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Android phone storage is filled with dropbox files that have never been opened on the phone
My phone is running out of storage because a very large number of my dropbox files are stored in the folder /storage/emulated/0/DocumentSync. Most of these were never opened on the mobile. I have no idea how or when they came to be downloaded. The cache was only a few megabytes, deleting it makes no difference. How can I…
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How to adjust the width of the document list on the iPad mobile app? I can't see my filenames.
Is it possible to make the document list wider in the IPad app, if so, how? I can't see the full name of most of my files and I am now at my wits end.
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Error 0x80080204 when updating or installing the Dropbox app on Win10 Mobile 1709 (FCU)
The installed DropBox version worked properly Trying to update from the Microsoft Store under Win10 Mobile 1709 Fall Creators update results in error 0x80080204. I then uninstalled DropBox. A new install now results in the same error 0x80080204.
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How can I upload files to Dropbox from a Xiaomi Redmi 4A?
I've been trying to get it to auto upload or sync with my account, but unlike my earlier Samsungs, I can't find how to do it. I have a full account, and the app is on my phone and PC. Kev
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Is it possible to use selective sync on an iPad?
Is this possible? I know how to selectively sync on my computer, but I can't figure out how to do so on my ipad. HELP!
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Is it possible to change the location of the camera uploads folder?
While uploading the pictures to Dropbox by default is uploading to Camera upload folder. How can I change the default location as I have 2 Iphone and would like to synchronize the pictures to Dropbox by enabling the camera upload option. If the pictures are going to be uploaded default in camera upload folder how can I…
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How can I select multiple photos under the Photos tab of the iOS mobile app? I want to move them
In the ios app on either the iphone or the ipad, at the bottom there is a row : Recents, Files, +, Photos, Offline. I select "photos". How do I select multiple photos there to move to a folder I have created within Dropbox? At the top right there is the option to select, but the only options I have there are "Delete" and…
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I'm unable to access my Dropbox files through the ES File Explorer Pro on my Android phone
I have ES File Explorer PRO installed on my android phone and suddenly i can't access my Dropbox files.
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"Sign-in Failed. Sorry, an unexpected error occurred. Please try again later" error from 2FA on iOS
Setting up a clean install of iOS 11.03 on an iPad Air. I'm trying to sign-in to Dropbox, with two-factor authentication. I enter my username and password Get the SMS with the 6 digit code. Enter Get the SMS with the 6 digit code. Enter Enter the code, and get the error message: "Sign-in Failed. Sorry, an unexpected error…
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Importing a file using UIDocumentPickerViewController no longer works on the iOS Dropbox app
My iOS app uses UIDocumentPickerViewController to export files from my app to a user's Dropbox account. This has been working just fine. It worked for me just a short time ago with an older version of the Dropbox app installed on my iPhone. I just updated to the latest Dropbox app (38.2.2 and now 38.3.4) and now when I tap…
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Why are there changes to my video bitrate and file size after uploading to the Dropbox iOS app?
I hope someone is able to tell me what is going on here.... I have made a 4k 60PFS recording on my iphone 8 plus. The file properties of this mov file is around 42 MB an the Bitrate is around 39000 KBPS..(see photo) When this file is uploaded to Google Drive the file properties stays the same...(as expected) However !!!…
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iOS11 UIDocumentPickerViewController does nothing after selecting an attachment
We're currenty testing an app for iOS11 support and bumped into a problem with the new UIDocumentPickerViewController. An action opens the new UIDocumentPickerViewController, iCloud Drive is shown by default, we're tapping on the Locations button and switch to Dropbox. When selecting an attachement, the viewcontroller is…
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The mobile app on iOS is stuck on 'Importing photos...', why?
My dropbox is set to auto import/upload my iphone photos, which it is doing. But it keeps telling me it's "importing photos..." and the menubar symbol is constantly the camera symbol that usually comes up when its importing. It's like its stuck. Any help? System: Macbook Pro, OSX El Capitan.
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I can no longer see the "Export" button on the Dropbox mobile app; I only see "Share".
Hi! I use dropbox to sync up my files from my computer to my mobile devices (iphone and iPad). When I tried this morning to save my files to my phone, I discovered that the "Export"-button was missing and had been replaced by a share button (profile with a plus sign next to it). So my question is: How do I download my…
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Can I use selective sync on my iPhone like I do on my desktop to save space on my phone?
The selective sync feature on the desktop is great. But I cannot figure out how to do the same on my phone. I don't want all of my dropbox to sync to my phone, only some. Is this possible?
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Is it possible to upload a whole folder through the Dropbox mobile app for Android?
Being that android devices have a file manager, I was really hoping you could copy a folder (including all files and subfolders inside the folder) and paste on to Dropbox inside a Dropbox folder. Is there any possible way to upload a whole folder of files from the Google Android operating system? I don't think this can be…
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Shared links in my PDF file don't work on when viewing on and iPhone or iPad
I have made a project to share informations using PDFs contained in my DropBox space, starting from a QGIS Cloud application. 1) In PCs: the links contained in these PDFs are working only if the PDF is effectively downloaded (I believe that in the PDF reader of DropBox, links don't work: correct?). 2) In iPhone/iPad there…
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My Dropbox direct download links don't automatically open/download on mobile anymore
All my Dropbox direct download links (ending in dl=1) won't automatically open/download on mobile any more. It was working yesterday but today, any of the links I test take me to the screen below. It used to start playing the audio clip from that screen. Here is an example link:…
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Can I play consecutive audio files on the iOS mobile app?
Is it possible to play consecutive audio files (same folder) from the Dropbox mobile app in iOS? I have no problem listening to a single file.
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My iPhone photos aren't uploading to Dropbox any longer, why?
OK I'm an idiot... my iPhone photos were uploading automatically and wirelessly to Dropbox. But I noticed they are no longer uploading and I don't see any istructions on the web that are helping. I am running the latest version of iOS and Dropbox. Help!
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When using camera uploads, does deleting a photo from camera roll also delete it from Dropbox?
I really like the idea of Camera Upload, but why when I delete a photo from my phone via my Camera or Gallery view, does this not also delete the photo from my Dropbox Camera Uploads folder? Is there any plan to address this?
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When will we be able to make folders offline on iOS devices?
I have been waiting very patiently for the ability to make folders available offline in the iOS app. It seems Android users have this function already. It has been asked for so many times going back years and still no sign on iOS. Then I saw this post:…
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How can I sync my Android contacts on the Dropbox app?
I have Dropbox up & running on 2 Android phones. I have ticked the box in Dropbox Settings to Sync Contacts on both phones. What am I supposed to do next? I can find no sign of any "contacts" on Dropbox and no syncing process happening. I can find no guidance anywhere in help or on a Google search. They all seem to say it…
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How can I export a PDF to the Procreate app?
I am trying to export a pdf file from Dropbox to Procreate. I've tried both help forums and google search and see that it should be possible. But I can't find a way in either app to set up those permissions. I'd appreciate any help.
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I installed the Dropbox app on my wife's iPad, but her files don't show up
I have been using Dropbox on my Win 7 desktop and Android Nexus 7 for about a year with good success. I just started my wife's retired (Factory resetL I used the Apple Dropbox app and set it up, I can get Dropbox but the files are not there like they are on the desktop and Nexus. I deleted it and reinstalled it but no…