[Android] Delete from device confirms "Some of the items aren't backed up [...]" for backed up assets #7552

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opened 2026-02-05 13:08:17 +03:00 by OVERLORD · 2 comments
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Originally created by @soxhi8 on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025).

I have searched the existing issues, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate report.

  • Yes

The bug

Deleting assets from the local device on Android now brings up a warning message every time, even when only backed up assets are selected.

Image Looks like the opposite issues of this previous one, when the warning was not shown at all: /issues/20699

The OS that Immich Server is running on

AlmaLinux 9

Version of Immich Server

v2.1.0

Version of Immich Mobile App

v2.1.0 build.3022

Platform with the issue

  • Server
  • Web
  • Mobile

Device make and model

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Your docker-compose.yml content

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Your .env content

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Reproduction steps

  1. Synchronise photo to server
  2. Select synchronised photo
  3. Delete from device
  4. Observe warning message

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Originally created by @soxhi8 on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025). ### I have searched the existing issues, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate report. - [x] Yes ### The bug Deleting assets from the local device on Android now brings up a warning message every time, even when only backed up assets are selected. <img width="1024" height="1019" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a0b633c8-a1da-4368-94e7-ec53c9b5a571" /> Looks like the opposite issues of this previous one, when the warning was not shown at all: /issues/20699 ### The OS that Immich Server is running on AlmaLinux 9 ### Version of Immich Server v2.1.0 ### Version of Immich Mobile App v2.1.0 build.3022 ### Platform with the issue - [ ] Server - [ ] Web - [x] Mobile ### Device make and model _No response_ ### Your docker-compose.yml content ```YAML N/A ``` ### Your .env content ```Shell N/A ``` ### Reproduction steps 1. Synchronise photo to server 2. Select synchronised photo 3. Delete from device 4. Observe warning message ### Relevant log output ```shell ``` ### Additional information _No response_
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@Actpohomoc commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025):

It seems the 'sync error' you are experiencing is likely related to this known issue: Enable backup - tapping the text toggles the toggle #23051 (or a similar synchronization bug).

The reason you might be seeing an error or a message about files that cannot be deleted is because the mobile app's synchronization status is broken. The app cannot confirm that the photos/videos have been successfully backed up to your server, and therefore, it prevents you from deleting local copies to avoid data loss.

Check the sync status of your newest photos and videos.

@Actpohomoc commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2025): It seems the 'sync error' you are experiencing is likely related to this known issue: [Enable backup - tapping the text toggles the toggle #23051](https://github.com/immich-app/immich/issues/23051) (or a similar synchronization bug). The reason you might be seeing an error or a message about files that cannot be deleted is because the mobile app's synchronization status is broken. The app cannot confirm that the photos/videos have been successfully backed up to your server, and therefore, it prevents you from deleting local copies to avoid data loss. Check the sync status of your newest photos and videos.
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@soxhi8 commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025):

As of https://github.com/immich-app/immich/pull/22958 the dialog does not occur for singular backed up assets, but still occurs once multiple assets are selected. Select two assets that are fully synced and backed up, select "Delete from device" and get the pop-up warning about asset being not backed up.
Please consider reopening the issue.

@soxhi8 commented on GitHub (Nov 2, 2025): As of https://github.com/immich-app/immich/pull/22958 the dialog does not occur for singular backed up assets, but still occurs once multiple assets are selected. Select two assets that are fully synced and backed up, select "Delete from device" and get the pop-up warning about asset being not backed up. Please consider reopening the issue.
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Reference: immich-app/immich#7552