Need to see if your shared folder is taking up space on your dropbox 👨💻? Find out how to check here.
Forum Discussion
stephenbigcuddles
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Dropbox update android
Dropbox will not allow files to be opened, says needs update. Cannot see how to update the app.
- 3 years ago
You should be able to find the relevant option in the app's settings
On your Android device, follow these steps:
1. Tap the menu icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
2. Select "Settings"
3. Select “Clear Cache”Once this is done then please ensure you log out of the Dropbox application, then restart your device and log back in again.
kn03del
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Same problem, solution doesn't work for me (Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, all latest updates).
- opening via dropbox app > Word = "read only" message
- opening via dropbox app > Microsoft 365 (Office)" app = no such message window, but when trying to save (either disk icon or via check-icon and then "<--" icon I can only save as Copy.
I un-/re-installed the dropbox app and repeatedly deleted local files (app data / cache).
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years agoSorry to hear the issue persists, kn03del.
Can you let me know what’s your Dropbox app’s version? You can check this via the app’s settings.
- kn03del3 years agoExplorer | Level 4326.2.4
- Megan3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi kn03del, have you tried any of the troubleshooting steps mentioned throughout this thread, such as clearing your app's cache, or uninstalling, then re-installing the app?
Just asking, to make sure we're on the same page here.
If you could attach some screenshots of the error you get on your end when you work on the file, that'd be lovely.
- kn03del3 years agoExplorer | Level 4Megan, seriously? I stated that I did exactly all of this in my initial post.
Just asking, to make sure we're on the same page here.
Because I don't want to waste my time if user input is not taken seriously here.
About Apps and Installations
Have a question about a Dropbox app or installation? Reach out to the Dropbox Community and get solutions, help, and advice from members.
The Dropbox Community team is active from Monday to Friday. We try to respond to you as soon as we can, usually within 2 hours.
If you need more help you can view your support options (expected response time for an email or ticket is 24 hours), or contact us on X, Facebook or Instagram.
For more info on available support options for your Dropbox plan, see this article.
If you found the answer to your question in this Community thread, please 'like' the post to say thanks and to let us know it was useful!