Where to Find and Manage Trash

This guide explains how deleted files are managed in FileBrowser and where you can access and control trash for each available storage location.

Trash Folder

FileBrowser can send deleted items to a trash folder when you're using one of the following locations:

  • On My iPad
  • USB Drives
  • iCloud
  • GoogleDrive

The Trash folder for files deleted from On My iPad can be accessed by choosing Open Trash Folder from the location's menu on the home page.

Find and manage FileBrowser trash (deleted items)

USB Drives & iCloud

To access deleted files on iCloud and USB drives, use the iOS Files app.

Find and manage trash (deleted items) from USB or iCloud

GoogleDrive

Google Drive has its own Trash folder which you can access in FileBrowser or online.

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Find and manage GoogleDrive's deleted items
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