Install .apk from dropbox not possible anymore, "unable to send"

Question

Hi,

thanks for your great product!

I am developing some apps (well, more 'learning to develop' at the moment 😉 ), and at least a few weeks ago, the following worked for me:

* compile .apk file on my windows laptop
* copy .apk file to dropbox-folder on laptop
* open dropbox-folder on my android-10 smartphone
* click on .apk file on android
* click yes on permission-questions if needed
* open my new application on android

I have given Dropbox permission to install unknown apps. Everything worked fine!

However, a few days ago, I had to upgrade Android(security patch level 2020-05-01). Dropbox was upgraded as well (now on 188.2.6). If I now click on .apk file, I get the following error:

Unable to Send
  Your account admin has placed restrictions on sending files of certain types.

See attched image.

Please advice!

Thanks, Steven de Brouwer

JanHartzer · Answer

Steven,
This seems to be an Android problem. I can not install any apk from any source since the last android update. I can not even update any app that is apk based. All my permissions is set and allowed. Still searching for a solution.

Lusil · Answer

It does sound like you've got the permission set accordingly, @StevenDeB.

You can check out this thread too, where others have previously expressed similar concerns, and I'll also leave this discussion open in case any other like-minded users have additional input on the matter.

In the meantime, let me know of any updates. Thanks!

StevenDeB · Answer

Hi, @Lusil ,

thanks for replying!

Yes, I think the Dropbox app still has all the permissions. Specifically, it has the permission 'install unknown apps' (translating from dutch here) (Settings > Apps > Dropbox). For other permissions, it is allowed 'storage', and denied 'camera' and 'contacts' (which seems okay to me).
If you can point me where to look for other permissions, please advice!

I do not see any other OS updates pending. And just to be sure, restarting my phone did not help.

Thanks, and cheers,

Steven