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Luis Sosa 's avatar
Luis Sosa
Explorer | Level 3
3 months ago

"File is stored in an incompatible server location" error when opening Office files on Android

Device: Xiaomi 12T

Operating System/Browser (if using the web)
Android
Dropbox App Version/Browser Version
Dropbox 442.2.2

Question or Issue
A few days ago I couldn't open any excel or word file from Dropbox, like I did before. Dropbox shows this message: "example.xlsx is stored in an incompatible server location". How can I fix this problem? Why is happening this? 

4 Replies

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 months ago

    Hey Luis Sosa ​! If you still want to attach your screenshot here, and you’re having any issues, please let us know.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 months ago

    Hey Luis Sosa ​, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

    You should be able to attach a screenshot to your next reply, by clicking on the camera icon at the bottom of the reply box.

    Otherwise, you can just copy it and paste it into the reply box, that should work too.

  • Luis Sosa 's avatar
    Luis Sosa
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 months ago

    Yes, of course, the message is in spanish. 

    How do I post a screenshot? 

    I have a Dropbox Plus account. 

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    3 months ago

    Are you on a Dropbox for Business or Teams account at all?

    Could you post a screenshot of the error?

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