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yvancg
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3 years ago
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Can't add dropbox files from my iPad anymore

I have been using Dropbox for years and one of the feature I really like is the ability to import files directly from the Dropbox folder (on my iPad). For example, if a website is asking me for a co...
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    yvancg
    3 years ago

    Ok so updating to iPasOS 17 seems to have resolved the issue.

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Hannah
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3 years ago

Hey yvancg, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

Is it possible that Dropbox is no longer added to your Files app?

 

Check out this article on how to add it and let me know if that helps.

 

Cheers!

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    yvancg
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    Thanks for the prompt reply.

    As you can see from the screenshot the Dropbox folder appears on the side. It shows the same on the Files app (and same error message).

    I haven't made any change on my setup so I believe this is a bug.

    I am upgrading to iPadOS 17 as we speak to see if this solves the issues. I am running DB on an iPad Pro M2 2023 if that helps.

    • yvancg's avatar
      yvancg
      Helpful | Level 5
      3 years ago

      Ok so updating to iPasOS 17 seems to have resolved the issue.

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