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Stephen Armytage
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6 months ago

How can I make a shortcut to a Dropbox folder via the widgets on my Android phone?

Hey guys, I'm struggling to find a solution to establish a quick access link to a Dropbox folder on my Android Phone.  When I Google it, it says I can do that via the Dropbox Widget, and that's not...
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Nancy
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6 months ago

Welcome back to our Community, Stephen Armytage! Hope you’re doing great. 

My understanding is that you’re following these steps to create a shortcut to one of your Dropbox folders. Correct?

When saying that’s not available on your widget list though, are you referring to the Dropbox mobile app in general, or the specific folder you’re trying to make a shortcut of? 

Let me know, and we’ll go from there.

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