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kd69
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

How to enable specific folder auto backup on my Android device to Dropbox?

Hi Dropbox Team,

 

I hope you are well.

Is this option available? Can you please let me know? I may be unable to find the setting.

I found this thread which leads me to believe this option is unavailable for android users?

I've selected a folder. I've successfully uploaded to dropbox. I have the free 2GB plan/account. I'd like to be able to turn on (enable) autosync or autoupload for that specific folder. It is the only folder I am backing up. I need the android device as a master.

https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-ideas/Can-we-have-the-option-to-automatically-backup-on-the-mobile-app/idi-p/460938

 

 

Thanks.

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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hey kd69, thanks for reaching out to the Dropbox Community.

     

    At the moment, the only thing you can automatically upload to Dropbox from your mobile device, is the photos in your gallery and screenshots folders through the camera uploads feature.

     

    There's no way to automatically back up other files, however, we appreciate your feedback on this.

     

    I'll make sure to pass your comments along to our team.

     

    If you have any questions, let us know!

  • kd69's avatar
    kd69
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    Thanks. Too bad. It renders the app not useful for myself.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    I understand where you're coming from, kd69.

     

    Rest assured that I will pass your comments along to our team, so thanks for the feedback.

     

    Let us know if you need anything else.

  • Riona M.'s avatar
    Riona M.
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago
    Please please PLEASE can we have this option. It makes no sense that I cannot backup documents as well as photos on my Android.
  • kd69's avatar
    kd69
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago

    There is no business case 🙂

    Its unfortunate but true I would say

  • smil3y11's avatar
    smil3y11
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Hi, I would also really like this feature, has it been added yet? thanks

     

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