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Is there a free version of Dropbox I can install on my iPad?
I use the free version of Dropbox on my MacBook and would like to share that folder on a newly purchased iPad (I've never used an iPad before). If I go to the iPad App Store and download it it seems ...
Now that I'm using the iPad app and not DropBox via a brower page... rtf files open. thanks
I should've had that the outcome I'm hoping for is that if I successfully install free Dropbox on my iPad it will sync folders that the 2 GB worth of files and folders I have on my Mac will actually *reside locally* on my iPad and I will not be at the mercy of a Wi-Fi connection to access them
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHey Paul D.4, awesome job on the details, thanks for that!
Sort answer is, yes. The app is free, and can most definitely be used with a free account.
I'm assuming that maybe you missed an "x" button, allowing you to proceed with a Basic account. Or, another thing for you to check on your end, is to make sure that you don't have more than 3 devices connected to your Basic account.
This might be the culprit there. If however, that's the case there, you might still be able to remove some unwanted devices, and sign in using your iPad.
Oh, and another thing I wanted to mention! When using our mobile app, your content doesn't sync locally. It's functioning more like the website.
But you can surely make content available offline, if you wish to work on it without the need of your WiFi.
Thanks Megan,
So far the only device where I really use the dropbox folder is on my MacBook. I have dropbox installed on my iPhone but I hardly ever use it. Can you clarify where I would encounter the x button? Would it be at the end of the install process where I'm presented with the different subscription options? When I reinstall I just want to make sure I'm looking for it in the right context.
I will read up on that link about making content available off-line.
-P
- Jay
Hi Paul D.4, you should have the option to complete the installation of the app without needing to upgrade.
Could you attach, or copy and paste, a screenshot of what you're seeing in your next reply in order to assist further?
Indeed the subscribe options screen seemed inescapable but Megan was right it's a window one can click "x" on the upper right to bypass. *Never* would have noticed that without help. Thanks.
