This is how Nautilus works in the latest version. Trash isn't supported on MTP devices, and the new nautilus will just disable 'Del' in that situation. You have to shift-del or use the mouse. Old versions of nautilus or nemo still allow 'del'
** Changed in: gvfs (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid ** Also affects: nautilus Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gvfs in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1203692 Title: Can't delete files with Delete-Key on MTP-Device Status in Nautilus: New Status in “gvfs” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Bug description: When I want to delete a file on my device (Nexus 4), I have to use the right click context menu --> delete. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/nautilus/+bug/1203692/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp