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How to Recover a Deleted Google Sheet in Acrobat Mobile
Question details
The user needs to recover a Google Sheet that was accidentally deleted via Acrobat Reader Mobile and is now missing from both Google Drive and the Drive trash folder.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader Mobile, Google Drive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user attempted to clear a spreadsheet from their recent files list in Acrobat Mobile but mistakenly used the Delete option, permanently removing the cloud-synced file.
- Observed behavior
- The Google Sheet is completely removed from its original Google Drive storage location and cannot be found in the Google Drive trash.
Verify whether you were the original creator of the Google Sheet or if it was a file shared with you by another user, as this determines your recovery options.
Contact the File Owner or Creator
Use this solution if the file is completely missing from your own Google Drive trash, which often indicates the file was owned by someone else.
When a shared file is deleted from your view, it may only remove your access or shortcut. If the original owner still has the file, they can easily restore your access. If the owner also lost it, they are the only ones who can check their respective Drive trash to recover it.
Recall who originally created or shared the Google Sheet with you.
Contact the owner and ask them to check their Google Drive 'Trash' folder for the accidentally deleted spreadsheet.
Once the owner locates or restores the file, ask them to share the link to the Google Sheet with you again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did deleting the file in Acrobat Mobile remove it from Google Drive?
Acrobat Reader Mobile syncs directly with your connected cloud storage. Selecting the 'Delete' option instructs the cloud service (like Google Drive) to permanently delete the source file, not just the local shortcut on your device.
How can I clear my recent files in Acrobat without deleting them?
Instead of choosing 'Delete', tap the three dots next to the file in your recent list and select 'Remove from recent'. This hides the file from the app's history without affecting the original file in your cloud storage.
Can I recover a deleted Google Sheet if I am the owner?
Yes, if you are the owner, first check the Google Drive Trash folder. If it was recently deleted, you can right-click the file in the Trash and select 'Restore'. Files remain in the trash for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
What should I do if the file is permanently deleted from the trash?
If the file is permanently deleted and you use a personal Google account, recovery might not be possible. However, if you use a Google Workspace account, an administrator may be able to restore the file from the admin console within a limited 25-day timeframe.
