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File under the ignored folder still cause sync issue
So, I have a folder named "Dropbox\!dev" within Dropbox directory where I store all my codes and programs. And I recently started using Visual Studio 2022 and it produce a lot of files under "Dropbox\!dev\.git and "Dropbox\!dev\.vs.". Problem is, when Visual Studio is running, dropbox gives warning that it can't sync some…
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Moving files/folders to online-only doesn't do anything
All my files are currently on sync'd to my laptops. However I would like one laptop to have most of the folders set to online only. I've used the Manage Hard Drive Space tool, but it doesn't seem to do anything. It says it's done. but the files are still on my laptop. I wondered if I had to manually remove the files, so I…
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Dropbox unstable in iPad OS Files App.
The problem I have is that Dropbox seems to crash when running on an iPAD via the apple files app. If I open an application that uses the files app, such as Pages or Final Draft, when saving to the Dropbox via the files app, it crashes the app and for the next 4 to 5 minutes if I click on drop box via the files app it just…
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"Sorry, this type of video cannot be saved to this device" error on my iPhone when saving files.
Hello, I can't save video files to my Iphone using Dropbox... I'm speaking about standard resolution short mp4 videos, the most common video to use ever. Can you let me know what I should do ? Thanks, Sincerely but upset 😉 Remi
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Added a file to Dropbox but can't find it online or when I try to import it to a 3rd party app
I have saved a movie file in a folder on my computer that is in Dropbox. Why can't I find the file when I try to import it into Adobe Premiere Rush, or why can't I find it on dropbox.com?
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Upload from external drive to web account stuck in queue
I'm trying to upload a large amount of files directly from an external drive thru a web browser. I have tried both Edge and Chrome and both are acting the same. It just sits there stating the files are in queue... I did manage to get one file to upload by itself. I let this sit overnight and nothing happened. I do not have…
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Camera Upload says new photos "have already been imported"
I have been using the "Camera Upload" feature for downloading photos from my iPhone to my Dropbox on my MacBook. 99% of the time it works great. For the past few weeks I get a message that says "All 631 photos from Justin's iPhone11 have already been imported", but I have at least 30 new photos. I have tried restarting my…
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Can new files in a network folder automatically update and sync to other devices with Dropbox?
We are trying to update a DropBox folder with any new files that appear in a Network Folder. From the Website we have uploaded the file location and it has created a new folder in the Drop Box location. Really what we want to happen is that When a file/doc is put into the Network folder it will then Synchronise with Drop…
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macOS File Provider version – How to "revert" a folder to not be offline
I've set folders to "Make available offline" but I see no way to "revert" those folders to the default state of the files being downloaded, but can be removed if space is low. The only thing I found that worked was to set the folders to online-only, then re-download the files. There has to be a better way to do this…
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Edit text files
Dropbox newbie. How can I edit a text file through my Google Chrome browser, Dropbox web page?
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Can you have someone upload to a folder without granting editing permissions?
We are hosting a 5K run/walk this spring for the Forgotten Warrior Memorial. I was trying to create a QR code where the general public could upload their pics of the event, but the only way I've found to do that is to allow editing permissions which isn't an option.
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Selective Sync not working, can't sync folders to the app
I just got a new computer (Mac) and when downloading the app it asked me to select folders. I only selected a couple thinking I can update this later. However I can't figure it out. Following the Selective Sync article ( https://help.dropbox.com/sync/selective-sync-overview) it states click on Preferences and then the Sync…
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Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open
Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open. I have background refresh on. I tested this a number of times and photos don't appear in my camera uploads on the Dropbox website unless I open the app on my iPhone. I don't want to have to keep opening the app to have photos uploaded. Is there any way to fix…
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Dropbox still opens files in ignored folders
I have a folder inside Dropbox that I'm trying to use for some hobby C++ development using MS Visual Studio I followed the process to have Dropbox ignore the temporary build folders (like /x64 and /.vs) In Dropbox I can see that this did indeed stop Dropbox from syncing any of the files in those ignored folders However,…
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Dropbox never finishes syncing - Windows 190.4.6383
I had used Dropbox for limited files because I didn't have enough storage and was using OneDrive to manage some online sharing to my phone but I hated it so paid to get more storage, dumped OneDrive, and did some cleanup on my PC before copying everything to Dropbox. In the midst of all this Dropbox was no longer able to…
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Can't un-exclude directories with `dropbox.py exclude remove <directory>` on Ubuntu 20.04.2
I have a Linux machine (running Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, "Focal Fossa") upon which I am running a "headless" Dropbox daemon as per here: https://www.dropbox.com/install-linux The Dropbox daemon is up to date: ``` $ dropbox.py version Dropbox daemon version: 125.4.3474 Dropbox command-line interface version: 2020.03.04 ``` This…
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Cant view a folder on my windows pc but i can see it on my macbook
Hi, i am in a shared folder in dropbox. I can view this folder from the webversion, the app on my macbook and the app on my phone. But the application on my windows pc doesnt show this folder. Other folders im in i can see. Hopefully someome can help me out!
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Backing up of more than one drive
Is it really true that I can only back up one drive, even though I have folders on my C drive and E drive? That seems rubbish.
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The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC.
L'app non sincronizza più con il PC cpon Windows 11 - Grazie ----------- The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC - Thank you
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Dropbox not syncing with others I share documents with.
I cannot seem to get my documents to sync with the other I share with. They can't see my revisions and I can't see theirs
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What is this Sync Status
Every 20 seconds - it's doing me head in I can't seee what its trying to do Adrian
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Taking photos in the iOS app doesn't save in the same folder
Prior to release 358.2 whenever I would take a photo from within the app, the photo would upload to whatever folder I was currently in. Now whenever I take a photo, I have to navigate back to the folder I'm already in again to get it to upload to that folder. Is there a setting that has been changed? Can it be changed…
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Folder updates in progress
Hi guys, I want to share folders with some users in my test team. My test folders only contain 1 file of about 3MB, I tested with only 5 users. But every time I share, I get an error message "Folder updates in progress". I've tried using incognito browsers, many different ones, and I've also tried waiting until the next…
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Cannot Make Files Online-Only On Mac
I am essentially out of space on my computer despite having plenty available in the cloud, and the hundreds of gB's I'm using are taking up space on both my dropbox and my computer itself. When I right-click the file within Finder, there is no option to "make online-only". I have already turned this feature on as well as…
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No progress/percentage bar for syncing files on the desktop app
Hello, I am using the desktop version of Dropbox on a Macbook Pro. I have been syncing files from my external hard drive into the Dropbox app. Nowhere does it show me the progress of how much has been uploaded, and how much time/ percentage is left. It's been 7 days-- and it's literally still going. I can see the cloud and…
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I downloaded my iCloud photos as a .zip file, and need to save the content to Dropbox.
Hi everyone, i want to get my photos and videos off icloud and into dropbox for safe keeping, I downloaded all of my photos etc (in a zip file) but I can not do anything with the file! i tried to cut and paste into my picture file on the computer - no luck windows cant open it. I've no idea how to get the file into…
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Where is Copy Dropbox Link?
Folks, I used to be able to R clik the folder I want to share and 'Copy Dropbox Link'. Now with a new puter and windows 11, I dion't see that option? how do I share a folder now??
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I want to have more than one cloud Backup service such as Dropbox and iCloud.
I am considering Dropbox as an ADDITIONAL cloud backup resource. I am confused how to best start this. Also, I do not want to disable my iCloud - I want BOTH iCloud and DropBox cloud backups active. I'd appreciate sme guidance even a simpleton like me can understand. Thank you!
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Syncing Dropbox with local PC
I recently purchased a new computer and am trying to get my Dropbox files on my local computer. Some are there but not many. How do i activate the download/sync process?
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Files take forever to sync from one Mac computer to another
I often (attempt to) use dropbox to transfer files from my laptop to desktop computer. Some days this simple process takes far too long. I just placed a simple 500k file in my laptop dropbox. The file says synced in dropbox. 17 minutes later in my desktop, the file still is not in my drop box which also says synced. I have…