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Slangword's avatar
Slangword
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Allow files to open without preview in the mobile app, like they used to.

  Drop Dropbox used to open files with default apps without the preview function. That functionality has since been removed. That functionality was very helpful to those of us using atypical files ...
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Hannah
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3 years ago

Thanks for the ticket number, Mark!

 

I've passed your comments along and raised the priority of the ticket for you.

 

If you need anything else, please let us know.

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SusieSarasota
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

I'm having the same issue with KeePass, which is extremely frustrating, since I use it so frequently.  The workaround of using Open With from the 3 dot menu works, but is a hassle and is not how we should have to access it.  I hope Dropbox resolves this issue soon.  Thanks!

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    markm4663
    Helpful | Level 6
    3 years ago
    I don't have that problem with Google drive.
    If Dropbox doesn't fix the inside with they're next android release. I'm doing with Google drive.
    • markm4663's avatar
      markm4663
      Helpful | Level 6
      3 years ago
      I checked Google Play today.
      Turns out I was upgraded from the 9/21 (?I think) to a new release on 10/3. Still have the new, bad functionally having to use the "Open with...".
      I need to watch the new, upcoming feature video replay and see if there's anything in there on our issue.
      I might wait for one more release to see what happen, if anything.

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