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NCMonsterTree
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Shared file not syncing consistently from Ipad MS 365, but it will update from a computer
I have dropbox for business. I have some employees that are not dropbox team members but I would like them to update some shared files through dropbox for reporting purposes. It works seamlessly wh...
- 2 years ago
Hey Chris!
Long story short: yes.
It seems that it might need some time to sync the changes your colleague made to your account online, and then on the app.
If you're able to see the changes now, there's nothing to worry about. The first thing to keep in mind for future reference, is whether the changes someone made can be located online, or not.
If you can, then it's a syncing issue, and something to do with the app.
In any case, I'm glad everything is now back on track! I'll be one post away if you need anything else, thanks! 🤗
NCMonsterTree
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you,
Q1: yes, when they reopen it on their ipad the data is changed/updated.
Q2: He was sitting next to me on his ipad and I was checking to see if the update showed up on a desktop using the app.
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
2 years agoHey Chris!
Long story short: yes.
It seems that it might need some time to sync the changes your colleague made to your account online, and then on the app.
If you're able to see the changes now, there's nothing to worry about. The first thing to keep in mind for future reference, is whether the changes someone made can be located online, or not.
If you can, then it's a syncing issue, and something to do with the app.
In any case, I'm glad everything is now back on track! I'll be one post away if you need anything else, thanks! 🤗
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