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Kacy
New member | Level 2
5 years ago
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Error message "couldn’t communicate with a helper application" when opening a file

Couldn't communicate with a helper application.   i am using an iPad, I see all my folder and I can see the document in the folder, but I cannot open it.  I don’t know what to do and the message ...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    4 years ago

    Could you try going to the Locations tab in the Files app, and then removing Dropbox, rebooting the device, and then re-enabling Dropbox?

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nashvillenewman
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

I would beg to differ that this is a “solution” I tried this once and now it’s happened a second time. What am I supposed to do keep deleting the app every time it happens? I pay $150 a year for my Dropbox. This shouldn’t happen.

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Megan
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4 years ago

Hey nashvillenewman, thanks for posting here today! 

 

Can you let me know the version of the OS that you're using? Also, what is the version of the app installed on your device? 

 

Any screenshots of the message you received, are more than welcome.

 

Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!

  • nashvillenewman's avatar
    nashvillenewman
    Explorer | Level 4
    4 years ago

    OS 15.6 

    Ver 292.3

    ”Can not communicate with the helper application.”

    This happens when I try to save a file directly to Dropbox from Affinity Photo and Google Drive

    • Jay's avatar
      Jay
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      4 years ago

      Hi nashvillenewman, does this error only occur when saving from these apps, or is it for any other app as well?

      • nashvillenewman's avatar
        nashvillenewman
        Explorer | Level 4
        4 years ago

        Also happens when I’m trying to move from my Files folder on my iPad to Dropbox

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