How to Delete Files Completely

Table of Contents:

1. Delete via Email
2. Delete on iphone
3. Delete on android

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Data Files collects from your device

1. read the contents of your USB storage
2. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
3. read the contents of your USB storage
4. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
5. view Wi-Fi connections
6. view network connections
7. measure app storage space
8. full network access
9. run at startup
10. prevent device from sleeping
11. modify system settings
12. read Google service configuration
13. update component usage statistics
14. receive data from Internet

1. Delete Files Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Files by Google:

1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.


2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Files using the form below:

Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Files to delete your account/data:

1. To delete your Files account, contact Files via email and provide the reasons for your request.
2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
3. Notify Files of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
4. Send the email to files-feedback@redacted... Login to see email.

2. How to Delete Files on Iphone

1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
3. Select the app, and click "Delete Files by Google".

3. Delete Files on Android phone

1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
2. Click on "Apps & Games".
3. Select "Files by Google" and Click "Uninstall".

1. Move your files to Google Drive or an SD card to save space on your device.

2. Free up space by finding old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, clearing cache, and more.

3. The Files by Google app uses less than 20 MB of storage on your device, it’s easy to use, and has no ads.

4. Keep your sensitive files safe with a PIN or pattern that can be different from your device lock.

5. Share photos, videos, apps, and more to Android and Chromebook devices around you with Quick Share.

6. You can also share to other cloud storage apps on your device.

7. Easily see how much space is left on your device, SD card and USB drive.

8. Sort files by size to understand what’s taking up space.

9. Get helpful suggestions to save space, protect your device, and more.

10. Files transfer quickly, with speeds up to 480 Mbps, even without an internet connection.

11. Listen to your music or watch your videos with advanced controls like playback speed, shuffle, and more.

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