Upload file from mobile device

The issue you're experiencing is likely related to the file size limits set in your PHP configuration or the server configuration, despite your php.ini settings appearing to allow for larger uploads. Here are a few steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check PHP Configuration:

   • Ensure that the php.ini file you edited is the one being used by your server. You can verify this by creating a PHP file with phpinfo(); and checking the Loaded Configuration File path.
   • Double-check that upload_max_filesize and post_max_size are indeed set to 50M in the active php.ini.

2. Check Web Server Configuration:

   • If you're using Apache, check the .htaccess file or the Apache configuration files for any php_value settings that might override php.ini.
   • If you're using Nginx, ensure that the client_max_body_size directive is set to a value larger than your file size (e.g., client_max_body_size 50M;).

3. Check Laravel Configuration:

   • Ensure that your Laravel application is not imposing additional file size limits. Check config/filesystems.php and any middleware that might affect file uploads.

4. Error Handling:

   • Since you're not seeing the second log message, the validation might be failing. Ensure that the file type and size are within the allowed limits specified in your validation rules.
   • Add error logging to capture any exceptions or validation errors:

   public function store(Request $request)
   {
       Log::info('hi from store method');
       try {
           $request->validate([
               'file' => 'required|mimes:pdf,jpeg,gif,png|max:65536', 
           ]);
           Log::info('validation OK');
           // Proceed with file storage logic
       } catch (\Exception $e) {
           Log::error('Validation or upload error: ' . $e->getMessage());
           return back()->withErrors(['file' => 'File upload failed.']);
       }
   }
   

5. Check for Client-Side Issues:

   • Ensure that the mobile device is not causing issues with the file upload. Test with different devices or browsers to rule out client-side problems.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue with uploading files from a mobile device. If the problem persists, consider checking server logs for more detailed error messages.