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At-2-hi_low_s
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5 years ago
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Can't get folders lists for Error 409 "path/locked"

I am developing application that sends files, lists folders to Dropbox via API. When getting folders list by API as follows: "https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files/list_folder" or "https://api.dropbo...
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    At-2-hi_low_s
    5 years ago

    Thanks for your reply.

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Greg-DB
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5 years ago

A failed call with the "path/locked" error from /2/files/list_folder[/continue] means the path can't be listed because it is a locked folder. This can occur if the app is attempting to list a Dropbox Vault, for instance. 

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At-2-hi_low_s
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5 years ago

Thanks for your reply.

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