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Jenna W.1
New member | Level 1
11 years ago
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can drop box delete photos after uploaded?

I always take loads of pics and run out of space on my phone, it would be amazing if drop box would upload to account then delete from my phone? is there an option for this as I can't find one?
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  • Mariedb's avatar
    Mariedb
    11 years ago

    Hi there! 

    If you have the Dropbox app installed on your mobile device, you can open up the app and go to the "Photos" tab. There, you will see the decreasing number of photos being uploaded as they are syncing on your account. 

    Once all your photos are uploaded or once a photo appears in the "Photos" tab, you can delete it from your mobile device. We do not delete the photos on your mobile device for data security purposes. 

    Many thanks for the feedback though, I'll make sure I pass it along :) 

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Mariedb
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11 years ago

Hi there! 

If you have the Dropbox app installed on your mobile device, you can open up the app and go to the "Photos" tab. There, you will see the decreasing number of photos being uploaded as they are syncing on your account. 

Once all your photos are uploaded or once a photo appears in the "Photos" tab, you can delete it from your mobile device. We do not delete the photos on your mobile device for data security purposes. 

Many thanks for the feedback though, I'll make sure I pass it along :) 

  • JesperA's avatar
    JesperA
    New member | Level 2
    9 years ago
    You did in Carousel Mariedb :) then why not in the native app?
    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
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      9 years ago

      It was documented that it would come Jesper but sadly never did :(

       

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