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MDF construction
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3 years ago

Dropbox for Surface pro 9 and S mode doesn't work the way I need it to.

Hey all! I have a surface pro 9 with the Dropbox for s mode app. It is very frustrating when you need to send an email and you can not use the drop box to attach a file. It does not show up as an opt...
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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi MDF construction, welcome to our Community! 

 

It's true that the S Mode app has more in common to our mobile app, than our desktop app in the sense that there's not a Dropbox folder locally to the device that'll allow you to keep your content there. 

 

If you wish for the files to sync to the device, you'd need to switch out of the S Mode, and then install our stable build. Want to give it a go?

 

Keep me posted!

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