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Save to Dropbox not possible in iOS Shortcuts
When using the file save dialog in iOS Shortcuts (formerly ,Workflows') the Dropbox target option is greyed out. Any idea how to fix that? It did work for me some time ago, but stopped for seemingly no reason. Additional info: * Dropbox iOS app is installed and user logged in. * Dropbox is enabled as a file location in iOS…
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iPad : How do I select all my files in Dropbox and export them in iCloud ?
Hello Dropbox users !, my Question : I have an iPad. What is the exact step to enable exporting all the Dropbox files, pdf, etc, to iCloud or to any other cloud storage app ? Is there a way to bulk export all or most of the files ? I cannot find any button or action allowing me to select one or all files and export them to…
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What’s included in my Dropbox plan? Plus edition
If you use Dropbox there are a ton of amazing features available to you, but different plans have different features so we want to make sure you know exactly what you have access to! This time, we’re going to focus on Dropbox Plus accounts - so listen up if you’re a Plus user. Here is a list of the features available to…
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Apple IOS Change to Upload Multiple Pics/Files to Dropbox
It seems that Apple have made changes to their IOS that limits the upload of pictures and files to a dropbox folder to one image at a time. Previous to the latest IOS upgrade you could select any number of images and upload them to a dropbox folder (I did this frequently) but now you can only do one image at a time. Apple…
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How to transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive without a computer?
I want to move all my files from drop box account to Google drive account w/o using a computer as for I don't have one.
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How can we get an older version of the Dropbox app for iOS?
I represent a scout band where we have recently been donated some older ipad 2's and cannot afford to purchase more up to date models. We are now unable to download the compatible IOS app from app store. How can I get hold of the odler app and get it on all of our Ipads?
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File requests: Best practices
My students turn in their homework with Dropbox requests once a week. They are children. It is convenient for all the students in the class to turn their work in to the same folder every week, week after week. After I receive it, I check it and move the checked file into a different (shared) folder that only each student…
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Suddenly can't drag and drop anymore
So I updated to the latest Dropbox app version on my Ipad Pro 2021 (which also is updated to the latest iOS version) and now I suddenly can't drag and drop any files anymore from my Dropbox app into other programs. I changed nothing in my settings and it was working perfectly until the updates hit. I do not get any…
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My Dropbox app says 'Please enter a valid e-mail address' when I'm trying to login
My Android phone say: Please enter a valid e-mail addrass. My address realy **@freemail.hu On Windows10 it is right.
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"Couldn't load file. There was an error loading the file" when viewing files on iPhone.
Recently I am getting the message "Couldn't load file. There was an error loading the file" on my iphone. I had the files resent to me, and I was able to open them at one time last night, but half an hour later, got this error message on 5 out of 6 files. (Please keep your responses simple. I am…
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Unable to access Dropbox via Files App on Apple iPad
My husband is unable to access Dropbox via the 'Files' App on his Apple iPad. This appears to be since the latest Dropbox app update on 6 April to Version 230.2.2 I have the same Dropbox account on my iPad and haven't updated the Dropbox app and I can still open and edit Dropbox files via the Files App. Any suggestions as…
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How do I transfer a file from Dropbox to iBooks when there is no option for iBooks?
I have latest version of Dropbox and latest version of iOS. There is no option even under "more" so that I can export from Dropbox to iBooks
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can't open excel files on iphone recently
I used to be able to open my excel files in dropbox, on my iphone. I still can open them on my ipad. I've tried reinstalling dropbox on my iphone but that hasn't worked. When I try to open an excel file I get a white screen with the name of the file in grey and the data bytes number in grey and that's it.
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I'm getting an error that the mobile app is not compatible with my Android device. Why is that?
As per my first image from the Android Play Store, It explains that the latest version of Dropbox is no longer compatible with my Samsung Galaxy TM235 :tired_face: The second screenshot shows the error when trying to login to either the latest version or the default build App that was on the device(2.4.4.8) Regaudless of…
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Camera Uploads with new phone
I upgraded to a new iPhone and logged in to Dropbox. When I turned on Camera Uploads, it began uploading ALL my photos, even though most were already backed up on my previous iPhone. How do I configure Dropbox to upload only the photos that have not been uploaded already? Thanks much.
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'Scan document' image on app has changed. Is there a setting to change it back?
Kia ora, when using the 'scan document' facility on the app it was saving a pdf image that looked like a genuine scan. Now the image looks like a photo. To my knowledge no settings have been changed. Does anyone have any ideas or guidance on how to get the scanned image back to the way it was?
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Sharing from iPhone Photos to Dropbox
Hi. I have an iPhone 12. When I am In its Photos, I want to share a photo to Dropbox, into my chosen folder. I select photo, then the share icon, then Dropbox in the available places/apps, and in the subsequent window the folder I want the photo to go in. All good BUT at that point it is just greyed out and I can’t do the…
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Cannot display pdf (pdf cannot be open)
Hi! I`m getting this message when trying to download a file through the link: cannot display pdf (pdf cannot be open) , on my phone. And I did change 0 to 1. Also, other users can`t download the file. And, I don`t think it has to do with my phone apps, since I have no problem downloading files sent by others. Am I doing…
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Automatic camera uploads saving my hidden photos, if so, where?
I use Dropbox to automatically backup my camera roll. I can see all the photos, videos, and screenshots in Recents. But how about the hidden ones? I think they used to upload but now I don’t know where/how to find them on Dropbox. If they’re not backed up, how do I? Thanks in advance!
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Photos uploading sideways
Portrait photos have today started uploading sideways. Has never done this before and was not like this yesterday. Today photos are sideways. Are these still a back up of original photo?
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Opening files from Dropbox on Pages/Numbers/Keynote iPad apps
I have the latest Dropbox App installed on an iPad Pro 2018 running iOS 12.1.4, as well as on my 2012 MacBook Pro. When trying to open Numbers/Keynote/Pages files in those iPad apps from my Dropbox, I get the message that "file cannot be saved." (There is no issue on the MacBook.) If I duplicate the file on my MacBook and…
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How to delete individual scanned pages when scanning documents on the mobile app?
There used to be an ‘x’ button on the top right corner of each scanned page in the scanning function on the mobile app, but I’ve just noticed that it has disappeared with the new update. Since scanning whole documents in one go without any mistakes would be difficult to pull off, I’m wondering if there is any way I can get…
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Where are "available offline" Dropbox files and folders stored on Android devices?
I know this question has been asked a million times (I've googled it), but I still can't find where my offline files are stored on my phone. I've looked in SD card>Android>data>com.dropbox.android>files, but it's empty. However, in the Dropbox app, I've marked a file as "Available offline", it shows the little green icon…
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Dropbox Not Syncing and reached device limit
I wake up this morning and with coffee in hand, go outside with my Pixel 3XL phone, and snap a couple pics of where I'd like to place my new custom-made address sign on my garage. "Send us some pictures of where you would like the sign to go, we will calculate the exact size needed". and the headache begins..... I noticed…
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Change preference to open Dropbox link in android app (not browser)
Hello! I was given the prompt to open Dropbox links in the android app or browser when trying to open a file. I accidentally selected the wrong option (always open in browser) and now I can't figure out how to get the link to open links in the app instead. How do I change this setting? Thank you.
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Photo backup on iPhone isn’t working
I’ve been using Dropbox to backup my iPhone and noticed recently it’s been really slow. Last night I went to back it up again but it just said it was starting photo backup, but it still hasn’t found any photos or videos. I’ve restarted the app, my phone and turned off photo backup and left it before trying again, I’ve…
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Phone Galleries and Camera Uploads
Hello, Phone: Oneplus 7 Gallery App: Oneplus gallery My regular photos, videos, and screenshots are uploading normally (automatically) to the camera uploads folder. However some "collections" don't. For example I have a tello drone that saves pictures to a seperate collection in the gallery and it seems that collection…
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I can't edit my Excel file when I open it on my iPad
Hi, I'm using Dropbox on my iPad and opening excel files in the Dropbox App. When I want to edit them, I'm tapping 'Open' on the file in the Dropbox app. Which then opens the File in the Excel app. The problem is that I am then unable to edit the document and am seeing an error message telling me that the file is ready…
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Cannot edit word document on iPhone Microsoft word app
Is there any advice how to edit the text of a word document opened initially from my Dropbox account that then opens into the Microsoft word app on an iPhone? The “pen” button to edit cannot be selected and I don’t see the icon for “I” anywhere to edit the text. Thank you.
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I can’t edit my Word documents on my iPad. I used to be able to do this.
I used to be able to open files on my iPad and edit in Word. I couldn’t create a new Word document which was fine. Now I can’t edit existing files in any way that I can figure out.