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hirayasmin's avatar
hirayasmin
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

The recipient of my file can't open it on her phone, after downloading it

hey i sent a video file through drop box account she received it downloaded it but its not openig in her phone

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    2 years ago

    hirayasmin wrote:

    hey i sent a video file through drop box account she received it downloaded it but its not openig in her phone


    Is the video in a format that her phone understands? Does she have an appropriate app on the phone to play it? Without details of the error she's receiving it would be difficult to guess what the problem is. Is there a screenshot showing the error? Has she tried viewing it on a computer?

  • hirayasmin's avatar
    hirayasmin
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago
    Tell me what kind of app is necessary to open the file in Android phone
  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    hirayasmin, what’s the file extension of the video you shared with her?

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