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AmanSingh
4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
invalid_revision error while restoring file version through api
I am trying to restore file to an older version through API but it throws the error as shown in the picture.
What can be best solution to use through API ?
Hope for the quick reply.
Thanks & Regards
Aman
- Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
The /2/files/restore endpoint is the right way to restore a previous version of a file. An 'invalid_revision' error like that should indicate that the value you supplied in the "rev" parameter isn't usable though, e.g., it's not an actual revision value, or it refers to a version that cannot be restored (e.g., because it doesn't exist anymore).
If something's not working as expected/documented, I'll be happy to look into it, but I'd need some more information. In that case, reply with:
- the name and version number of the SDK/library you are using, if any
- the steps to reproduce the issue, including relevant code snippet(s), but don't include any access or refresh token(s)
- the full text of any error or unexpected output
- AmanSinghExplorer | Level 3
Hi,
Thanks for the response.
Actually I am trying to restore a deleted file through this API.
But its showing this "invalid_revision" error.
Also the file I am trying to restore is deleted within 30 days. (2-3 days before)
What can be the reason, anything to help here?
I am using Dropbox Java SDK v4.0.1
Error message I am getting - Exception in 2/files/restore: "invalid_revision"- ЗдравкоLegendary | Level 20
AmanSingh wrote:...
Error message I am getting - Exception in 2/files/restore: "invalid_revision"Hi AmanSingh,
How and where did you get the revision from, that gets refused here as an invalid? 🤔 Can you describe exact steps or, as Greg-DB has mentioned above, share some code snippet reproducing the issue?
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