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GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

There's no "Set naming convention" option when selecting "Organize" from the menu.

Hello,   I am trying to change the default names given to the files I'm uploading to Dropbox.  I would like to rename all my files with the dates they were taken.    I read this can be done...
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GZ5
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Hey Nancy ! Thank you for replying to my post. 

Do you know why when I upload files the words "video/photo" are added while when you are doing this it doesn't? It drives me crazy 😅

 

As for the other issue: I upload files through the my I-phone and the Dropbox app. I noticed that when I upload photos that I've taken with my phone --> the creation date it accurate, but when I upload files that I received through apps (such as WhatsApp) --> the date changes.  

Thanks,

I am looking forward to hear back from you.

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Nancy
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2 years ago

Out of curiosity, have you also tested this via a different web browser and the same thing happens still? I mean regarding the word “photo” being added to your automated files.

 

Also, the photos that are being uploaded via your mobile app, are they being added to Dropbox automatically (via camera uploads) or are you uploading them manually?

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