🐞 Bug Report: Orphaned Filenames Persist in Recent List After Renaming (Android)

App: Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android

Version: Latest (October 2025)

Device: [Insert device model]

Android Version: 13.0

Location: Sweden

🔍 Summary
Renaming a locally stored PDF file outside of Acrobat Reader causes the original filename to persist in the Recent list. This orphaned entry cannot be removed individually and lacks the “Clear from Recent” option, even though the file no longer exists under that name.

✅ Steps to Reproduce
1. Open a local file named untitled.pdf in Acrobat Reader.
2. Rename the file to report_final.pdf using a file manager or external app.
3. Reopen Acrobat Reader and navigate to the Recent list.
4. Observe that untitled.pdf still appears.
5. Tap the three-dot menu next to untitled.pdf.

❌ Expected Behavior
- Acrobat should detect that untitled.pdf no longer exists and automatically remove it from the Recent list.
- Alternatively, the user should be able to manually remove the orphaned entry via “Clear from Recent.”

❗ Actual Behavior
- The orphaned entry remains indefinitely.
- The “Clear from Recent” option is missing or disabled.
- The only workaround is to clear the entire Recent list, which is excessive and undesirable.

🔒 Privacy & Usability Impact
- Users cannot manage their document history granularly.
- Sensitive or misleading filenames may persist without recourse.
- This undermines user control and violates expected UX norms.

💡 Suggested Fix
- Implement a background check to validate file existence and prune orphaned entries.
- Restore “Clear from Recent” functionality for inaccessible files.
- Optionally, allow users to long-press or swipe to remove any Recent entry regardless of file status.