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vanit0
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1 month ago

I can't back up files from my external drive to my Dropbox mobile app via the Files app.

I cannot for the life of me sync my Dropbox to my iPad Pro. This is the only device I use to sync to Dropbox (by connecting an external drive to iPad Pro), so that i keep everything safe.  I have b...
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Hannah
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1 month ago

Hi there, vanit0, welcome to our Community.

Just to make sure we're on the same page, can you clarify the following?

connecting an external drive to iPad Pro

Any additional info or description of the steps you're following to achieve the syncing process you mentioned, would be helpful.

Also, by "my Dropbox", are you referring to the local Dropbox folder on your computer or your Dropbox account on the website?

Let me know and we'll go from there.

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