maxs15 / maxs15/react-native-screcorder

Cannot delete videos from device

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Description

I'm trying to remove videos after they have been uploaded using react-native-fs. Even though react-native-fs is unlinking the file and it cannot be accessed anymore, the memory footprint for the app does not change. Is there a way to remove the recorded video files?

I raised this issue with react-native-fs repo but it might have something to do with where the videos are stored.

https://github.com/johanneslumpe/react-native-fs/issues/41#issuecomment-171796722

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Research direction

Start by tracing where recorded videos are stored and how deletion is handled after upload; the issue does not name a source file or test. Review the linked react-native-fs discussion for storage-related context. Done means uploaded recordings can be removed from the device without the reported memory footprint remaining.

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Assessment

Tech stack
objective-c, react-native
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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