there are a few key points regarding issues with Laravel Media Library and Amazon S3 in version 9.11.4:
1. AWS SDK Version Issue: The search results indicate that a bug was introduced in the `aws/aws-sdk-php` library version 3.209.31, which caused issues with deleting files from S3. Upgrading to version 3.211.x or later should resolve the problem.
2. Permissions Issue: 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. 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.
4. Disk Configuration: Double-check your S3 disk configuration in the `config/filesystems.php` file, including the bucket name, region, and any other necessary settings.
5. Downgrading to 9.11.3: Some users reported that reverting to version 9.11.3 of the Laravel Media Library package resolved the issue with deleting files from S3.
6. Temporary Uploads: There were also reports of issues with temporary uploads to S3 when using the Media Library Pro package. Switching to a local disk for temporary uploads and then moving the files to S3 seemed to work as a workaround.
In summary, the main issues appear to be related to a bug in the AWS SDK library, permissions problems, and potential conflicts with soft deletes. Trying the suggested solutions, such as upgrading the AWS SDK, checking permissions, and using `forceDelete()`, should help resolve the problems you're experiencing with version 9.11.4 of the Laravel Media Library package.
If you continue to have issues, it's recommended to open a new issue on the package's GitHub repository and provide the relevant details, as the maintainers may be able to provide further assistance.
Citations:[1] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/issues/2854
[2] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/discussions/3151
[3] https://github.com/spatie/laravel-medialibrary/issues/2816
[4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/70976347/problem-storing-laravel-medialibrary-pro-media-to-aws-s3
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/laravel/comments/xxjbnl/whats_up_with_spatie_not_touching_s3/