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Unable to delete Word file in an Android Device
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I am trying to delete a file but Word (android GalaxyNote5) is saying I do not have permission to delete
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Anonymous
2017-12-28T05:04:07+00:00 Simply download the download manager from the Play Store. You will then see all your downloads in this app. Then long press the file you are trying to delete. Then tap the garbage can at the top. File deleted.
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Anonymous
2017-11-26T13:52:01+00:00 I have also exactly same problem with Samsung galaxy tab s3, some email attachment null.doc what can't delete and not find with file browser.
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Anonymous
2017-11-12T22:26:57+00:00 I have the same problem. Does anyone of you know how to fix this? It is really annoying. I have sensitive files on my phone, I do not know where (I cannot find the data using Explorer), I cannot delete as well.
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Anonymous
2017-10-17T17:19:21+00:00 I did not create the files. They were Word documents attached to emails sent to me by other people.
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