Delete Files

Delete Files

To delete individual files in TOTAL for Mobile:

1. Open TOTAL for Mobile. If you are in a report, you must save and close to return to the file manager.

2. Tap the report you want to delete to view additional file options, and press Delete.

   Android Devices

   

   Apple iPad

   

   Apple iPhone

   

3. After pressing delete, depending on the where the file is being stored, you're prompted to Delete the file or choose which version(s) to delete:

   Android Devices

   

   Apple iPad

   

   Apple iPhone

   

   When available, you can choose:

   Delete Local

   Deletes the copy stored on your device, but keeps the version on the cloud.
   
   

   Delete Cloud

   Deletes the copy stored on the cloud, but keeps the version on your device.
   
   

   Delete Both

   Deletes the report from both your device and the cloud.
   
   

   Cancel

   Cancels the action without making any changes.

   
   

   Once you've made your selection, the file is permanently deleted from the selected location(s).

Delete multiple files

To delete multiple files at once in TOTAL for Mobile:

1. Open TOTAL for Mobile. If you are in a report, you must save and close to return to the file manager.

2. Tap the menu icon ( ) on the upper left and press Select Multiple Files.

   

3. Tap to select each file you wish to delete.

   Android Devices

   

   Apple iPad

   

   Apple iPhone

   

4. Press Delete on the upper right.

5. After pressing delete, depending on how many files are selected and the number of locations at which they're being stored, you're prompted to Delete the file, Delete All files, or choose which version(s) to delete:

   Android Devices

   

   Apple iPad

   

   Apple iPhone

   

6. When available, you can choose:

   Delete Local

   Deletes the copy stored on your device, but keeps the version on the cloud.
   
   

   Delete Cloud

   Deletes the copy stored on the cloud, but keeps the version on your device.
   
   

   Delete Both

   Deletes the report from both your device and the cloud.
   
   

   Cancel

   Cancels the action without making any changes.

   
   
   

   Once you've made your selection, the file is permanently deleted from the selected location(s)

Restore deleted files

The number of days your deleted reports are stored can be configured to 1, 4, or 7 days. To learn how to change this setting on your particular device, click here.

To restore deleted reports:

1. Open TOTAL for Mobile. If you're in a report, save and close the report to return to the file manager.

2. Tap the menu icon () on the upper left and press Deleted Files.

   

3. Tap on the file(s) that you want to restore and press Restore on the upper right.