[Bug]: Google Drive Pro syncing creates copies of same files rather applying edits to the file

Author: zhmstrCreated Jun 14, 2025Updated Sep 4, 2026
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What happened?

Syncing with Google Drive Pro creates a copy of file with changes rather of applying changes to original file. Also, reverts your changes to the original version it were.

Image Screenshot showing the folder with Google Drive Desktop

Remotely Sync settings

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What OS are you using?

Windows

What remote cloud services are you using? (Please choose the specified one if it's in the list)

others

Version of the plugin

0.5.2.5

Version of Obsidian

1.8.10

Using password or not

  • Yes.

Ensure no sensitive information

  • I ensure that no sensitive information is submitted in the issue.

Source: remotely-save/remotely-save