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Renaming files on the Android app adds a "-1" to the filename and removes their extension.
Device
Lenovo Tab P12 Operating System/Browser (if using the web)
Android 15 Dropbox App Version (if using the app)
440.2.4
When I try to rename a file, I see a second line which adds...
Hi kiuzjhtgrefwdsm
Thanks for reaching out.
I have a sneaking suspicion you're using the "Rename All" function and only have 1 item selected, hence this unexpected behavior.
I'd recommend working around this by renaming through the three dots next to the file instead.
Let me know how this goes. In the meantime, if this is the case, I'll mark this as a bug. If only 1 file is selected, this behavior should not occur.
I just want to add on to this issue that I am having the same issue except that when I use the checkbox selection method.
Methodology:
- Hold the file
- File becomes checked
- Top right "3 dots" options
- Rename
- Type the new name
- Select Rename when done
- If a single file is selected, the resultant file would have the -1.
I somewhat understand why this ended up happening, because this is setup for multiple files renaming, but I feel that it could be improved by doing an extra check if multiple files are selected or a single file. It would be a better alternative for users of both habits.
Some people are just used to checking the item before using the option due to other apps.
Update: This is app only, at least that's where I got the problem.
