iPad Files Will Not Delete

This is what I finally figured out how to remove the files that said they didn’t exist. I was able to MOVE them. 1. Created a folder named “bogus”. 2. Moved all the “non-existent ghost files into “bogus” folder. 3. Deleted “bogus” folder. GONE!!!

Closing the app didn’t work. I have rebooted a dozen times. (For as long as I’ve had an iPad, I do this reboot daily, and sometimes I let the battery run itself out, as I read someplace that can be beneficial). Nothing works. I created a folder named Bogus, and was able to move the 60+ files I’m unable to open or delete, into Bogus, so when I find a solution, they are all in one place to deal with. I’ve had this issue for many months, just now dealing with it. I’d really like to have a few of these files recovered. I’m considering wiping my iPad out & starting over. I hesitate to do that, as I’m concerned those bogus files will still be there on the backup.

If you are unable to delete the zero-byte files, perform a forced-restart of your iPad - as doing so will often resolve an isolated problem:

• On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
• On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

You are very welcome. I’m delighted that the provided direction resolved the issue.

I have the same problem, with numerous files on iPad. Rebooting iPad does not help.