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RiaT
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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Dropbox says no internet connection when trying to sign in to the Android mobile app

I am trying to sign into Dropbox on my new Samsung phone.

 

Dropbox states “you need an internet connection to upgrade your account” when trying to sign on my new phone.  BUT I HAVE!

 

I am not trying to upgrade, just signing in.

 

I have uninstalled Dropbox on my old phone.

  • Hey RiaT, would you mind checking the connected devices section in the security page in your account settings, to double-check if you have less than 3 devices linked to your account already?

     

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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hey RiaT, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Are you seeing the same behavior both on WiFi and mobile data?

     

    Which version of the Dropbox app and Android are you using?

     

    Thanks in advance!

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

    Hello,

     

    Just tried Data only, it's the same.

    Andoid 13

    Dropbox v. 358.2.4

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

    Sorry, Android 14

     

    After filling in my email address and password I get as far as filling in the security code and then the “you need an internet connection to upgrade your account” pops up.

     

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Thanks for the additional info, RiaT.

     

    Have you tried uninstalling the app, restarting the device and then reinstalling it, to see if it helps?

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

    Yes, I have tried several times uninstalling the app, restarting the device and then reinstalling it.

    Installing it from google play and also from the Dropbox website on my computer.

    I don't understand why it lets me fill in the security code and then crashes.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    It is strange indeed.

     

    Can you send us a screenshot of the error, RiaT?

     

    Also, can you confirm that you have at least 500mb of space available on the device itself (not your Dropbox space)?

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

    I have a new phone with 256GB with 50GB taken up.

     

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

    Hey RiaT, would you mind checking the connected devices section in the security page in your account settings, to double-check if you have less than 3 devices linked to your account already?

     

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

    Hello,

    Just checked how many devices I have connected.

    Looks like I forgot to unlink my old phone 🙈🙈 Silly me 😂

    Everything is working now 😁

     

    Thank you for ypour help 👍

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

    Awesome news RiaT!

     

    If you need anything else, just give us a shout. 

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