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t84a
New member | Level 2
4 years ago
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Deleting files does not free up space

I deleted about half of my files and then permanently deleted them in the "Deleted Files" section.  It still says I'm about out of space. Is there something else I need to do?
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    t84a
    4 years ago

    It was my SMS backup program.  All solved.

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t84a
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

I used my PC and deleted them.  My Plan states "Using 5.23 GB of 5.5 GB".  Most of the files were pictures.  I deleted several hundred pictures as well as the folders.  It would be nice if Dropbox had a way to look at my storage usage by folder.  Thanks Mark. I appreciate your help.

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t84a
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

So now my account shows 5.7 of 5.5 despite deleting more files.  So is there no way to get support other than the Chat bot or this community? 

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    t84a
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    Ok, so I just permanently deleted my files in Deleted and my usage increased to 5.83.  This is getting funny.

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      t84a
      New member | Level 2
      4 years ago

      It was my SMS backup program.  All solved.

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