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How do I troubleshoot file deletion from S3 in Laravel Media Library


here are the key steps to troubleshoot file deletion from S3 in the Laravel Media Library:

1. Check the AWS SDK Version: The search results indicate that a bug in the `aws/aws-sdk-php` library version 3.209.31 caused issues with deleting files from S3. Updating to version 3.211.x or later should resolve the problem.


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2. Verify Permissions: Ensure that the IAM user or role used by your application has the necessary permissions to delete objects from the S3 bucket. The policy should include the `s3:DeleteObject` action.

3. Test Deletion Directly: Try deleting the files directly from the S3 console or using the AWS CLI to see if the issue is specific to the Laravel Media Library package or a more general S3 access problem.

4. Check Soft Deletes: If you are using soft deletes in your Eloquent model, the package may not be able to properly delete the associated media files. Try using the `forceDelete()` method instead of the regular `delete()` method.

5. Inspect the Deletion Process: Review the code where you are deleting the media files and ensure that you are using the correct methods, such as `$media->delete()` or `$yourModel->deletePreservingMedia()`.

6. Increase Logging: Enable more detailed logging in your application to capture any additional information about the deletion process and any errors that may be occurring.

7. Check for Disk Configuration Issues: Ensure that your S3 disk configuration in the `config/filesystems.php` file is correct, including the bucket name, region, and any other necessary settings.

8. Test on a Different Environment: Try reproducing the issue on a different environment, such as a local development machine or a staging server, to rule out any environment-specific problems.

9. Reach Out to the Package Maintainers: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider opening a new issue on the package's GitHub repository and providing the relevant details, such as your Laravel and package versions, the error messages, and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot the problem.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve any issues with deleting files from S3 using the Laravel Media Library package.

Citations:
[1] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/issues/2816
[2] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/issues/1543
[3] https://laracasts.com/discuss/channels/general-discussion/laravel-spatie-media-library-delete-single-media-file
[4] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/discussions/3151
[5] https://spatie.be/docs/laravel-medialibrary/v11/basic-usage/retrieving-media