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howlman
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago
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Can’t upload PDF it says there is an issue with the name.

Hi! Since a few days back, I get an error message when uploading a PDF. It says there might me an issue with the name. But it still happens even with the simplest of names. Tried to log out/in, rein...
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  • dbuser-europe's avatar
    dbuser-europe
    3 years ago

    Working now! Problem solved with the new update of the Dropbox app from Apple Appstore. Thanks for fixing this! Cheers!

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi AmineParis, welcome to our Community! 

 

You should be able to attach your screenshot back to me, by clicking the camera-like icon. If you don't see it, try accessing the Community via a computer, and see if you can do it that way.

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AmineParis
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

 

 

 

 

And now it’s good ?

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    howlman
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    Mine behaves exactly like AmineParis describes. I’m trying to save a pdf-attachment from the iPhone mail app. Error message is the same as previously posted, as are the error messages inside the Dropbox app, once it is opened. 

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    Luciano A.1
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago
    It’s also happening even with .jpg files

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