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App for older Android tablet?

Hello! I have an older tablet - Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 running Android 4.2.2 - that I had Dropbox installed on, until I had to do a factory reset. Now, I can't install from Google Play store, as the current version is not compatible with my device.

Is there any way I can get an older version of the app that will work with my device?

Thanks!

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Dorian

Hi JediKaiti

Thanks for posting!

Have you checked out Dropbox's old versions database?

https://dropbox.en.uptodown.com/android/old

If I remember correctly you're gonna want a version in the 2.4.x series.

Hope this helps

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Dorian

Hi JediKaiti

Thanks for posting!

Have you checked out Dropbox's old versions database?

https://dropbox.en.uptodown.com/android/old

If I remember correctly you're gonna want a version in the 2.4.x series.

Hope this helps

jedikaiti

Thank you so much!

Oddly enough, I tried downloading version 16.2.4, but when I look at what's installed, it says 28.2.2, and is working fine.

Dutchie

Like JediKaiti i use a samsung tablet running android 4.2.2 .

Is there a way of finding the right older version of dropbox for this android version without having to use trial and error?

Thanks

Dorian

Hi Dutchie!

Great question!

Unfortunately, I haven't found a comprehensive source for this information, but you can usually deduce what version is appropriate by reading through old forum posts on various fora. The link below will give you a chronology of the various Dropbox for android versions, you can correllate that with the chronology of the Android versions to limit the possibilities.

https://www.apk4fun.com/history/1124/

https://dropbox.en.uptodown.com/android/old

apkadvisor

The Android ecosystem has a ton of apps for your tablet, and a number of apps are optimized for larger screens. just download and install in your tablet from apk advisor

eyedr90

I downloaded an older version for my Motorola Xoom because my tablet was not compatible with the newer versions. At least it will let me sign in but then tells me my Dropbox is out of date and to go to Google Play to download the latest version which does not work.

Mark

Dropbox depreciated a lot of older API versions a few months ago.

Unfortunately if you cannot download a newer version you will need to just use the Dropbox mobile website.

alamar88

Thanks that did the trick. First deleted my old Dropbox app from my tablet, then just downloaded and opened the "28.2.2 Version" and volah works like a CMAMP :laughing:

Jon2001

Does Dropbox control the apks on this page? I'm a little worried about downloading a file with malware or a virus that's been added to the code.

Thanks,

Jon

Mark

No it doesnt, sorry.

Jon2001

Thanks. Have you heard of anyone having trouble with any of the dropbox downloads? I have heard of hackers modifying downloads on legitimate sites like Google's Chrome store, so I guess nothing is completely safe, but one likes to try :-).

Skodajohn

I need a dropbox app to run on android 4.3 - does anyone have a link to a download site please.

Ian Wilkinson

Hi I have a similar problem below. I have tried an older version 188.2.6 and also 180.2.2 and each time I get the error message “there is a problem parsing the package”
I have a Samsung GT - P7500 that is running Android version 4.0.4. Thanks

Walter

Hi all; I hope this finds you well!

I'm afraid if your device doesn't meet our minimum requirements, you won't be able to install our official mobile app.

I know it's not the answer you were looking for, but I hope this helps clear things up.

Please let us know if you have any other Dropbox questions.