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Machzy
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1 month ago
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How do I get all my Camera Upload pictures to sync locally automatically?

I set my sync preferences to offline but Dropbox keeps downloading the pictures with 'Available when online' as the default: Device: iPhone 15 Operating System/Browser (if using the web): Win...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    1 month ago

    Hey Machzy​, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

    Does this only happen with camera uploads files? What about other files you add to your Dropbox account from other devices or from dropbox.com?

    Does the Dropbox desktop app sync files as normal otherwise? 

    Are you missing any right-click options for files or folders in your local Dropbox folder?

    Let me know and we'll go from there!

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Hannah
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1 month ago

Hey Machzy​, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Does this only happen with camera uploads files? What about other files you add to your Dropbox account from other devices or from dropbox.com?

Does the Dropbox desktop app sync files as normal otherwise? 

Are you missing any right-click options for files or folders in your local Dropbox folder?

Let me know and we'll go from there!

  • Machzy's avatar
    Machzy
    New member | Level 2
    1 month ago

    Hi Hannah​, here are my answers:

    • It looks like it only happens with camera uploads. I just uploaded a PDF to my Dropbox and it was available offline immediately
    • Desktop syncs files as normal
    • Right-click options are not missing

     

    Thanks to your comment, I right-clicked on my Camera Upload folder and changed it to 'Make available offline'. I should be good now. Thanks!

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
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      1 month ago

      Happy to help, Machzy​!

      If you need anything else, don't hesitate to let me know.

      Have a great day!

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