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Thibault26
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

"Upload couldn't be completed" error when uploading a .mov 46 GB file from the iOS app

i recorded a podcast on my iphone but when i try to upload it on the dropbox app so i have it on my pc to edit, i keep getting the same error saying the upload couldn't be completed and that the file...
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Mark's avatar
Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
2 years ago

Are you keeping Dropbox open?

 

If not you may find it easier to connect the phone to the computer and let Dropbox sync that way. 

  • Thibault26's avatar
    Thibault26
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    yes i am, and when i connect my phone to my pc via USB it doesn't show up in my files.

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

      Hey Thibault26, are you able to open and play the video file on your phone as normal?

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        Thibault26
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Yes, works completely fine.

        kind regards

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