I totally deleted a video from my Files app (emptied Deleted Items folder to so totally deleted). However I still have an icon for this video in my Recents folder which I can now not delete whatsoever. I get the message “The file could not be removed as it doesn’t exist”. This is ridiculous Apple! How do I clear these icons without having to totally uninstall the app and lose everything else I have in Files???
iPad Pro, iPadOS 26
A forced-restart will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
If for some reason after a few days and it still there, make a folder for it and see if you can move there or see if you can move a copy to the Photo app. If it is still there I wouldn’t make a big deal out of it. Lastly, try deleting an other video and see what happens.
Thank you for replying. Unfortunately these steps did not help clear the two items I need to get rid of. Even tried deleting again and still getting the same message.
The file could not be removed as it doesn’t exist
