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7 years agoNew member | Level 2
Why are my Dropbox folders not showing in the iOS Files app on my iPhone?
iphone 6
latest ios
in dropbox ios app (and on Mac Desktop), both my DB accounts show up.
In mail, go to "attach file" and no DB accounts show up in Locations.
In ios Files, no DB accounts show up in Locations.
This happened last time there was a major ios upgrade, and we had to stand around while DB blamed Apple.
(Please join this with the same issue feedback I just sent, that DB just acknowlkedged with a link that I can't open using these credentials - add feedback to THIS Q&A please, not the other way around)
- Hi there, in the iOS Files app, could you try tapping the ‘Edit’ button on the top right and see if the Dropbox locations are there, but deselected.If so, try enabling them, tap ‘Done’ and see if this works for you now.Keep me posted with any updates.
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- Fiona6 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Thanks for the screenshot Mpm2019.
Have you tried reinstalling the Dropbox app on your iPad. If not, please try and let us know if it helps.
Thank you for your patience!
- Mpm20196 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Hello,
I deleted Dropbox app and reinstalled it. I deleted some of my Science files and uploaded the new ones again.
Nothing seems to work. I send you two more recent snapshots.MPM
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- Fiona6 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Thanks for the updates. So sorry reinstall did not help. :unamused:
I got your back. Look for my email. I used the address associated with your Community profile.
We will continue from there, so I can check some account related details and help you the best way possible.
Let me know if you received my email.
- Smac16 years agoNew member | Level 2
I am experiencing a similar problem only on IPad Pro (IPhone XS works fine)... Dropbox is selected yet comes up with content unavailable ... unknown error.... frustrating have tried toggling off the Dropbox rebooting iPad still same..... i can see all files in the Dropbox app but the apple file app cannot connect and therefore Mail will not see Dropbox files for attachments....
- Fiona6 years ago
Dropbox Staff
So sorry to hear that Smac1. Thanks for joining the topic.
Please let me know if you have already tried reinstalling the Dropbox app and take the steps again for Dropbox files to show in your files app.
If the issue persists, please post screenshots of the errors you are receiving.
Thank you!
- Thomashat96 years agoNew member | Level 2
I have done this same step and am able to get it turned on in Files, but it still does not have that option to attach files from Dropbox.
- Nguonchandy6 years agoNew member | Level 2Hello,
In file app on IOS why I can’t create folders or move folders? It work not good if comparing with OneDrive or BOX.
Chandy - Daphne6 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey there, thanks for joining the discussion!
Can you let me know if you're still having this issue Thomashat9? If so, can you let me know exactly where you're running into an issue?
Can you see the files but not attach them, or are you not able to see Dropbox as an option?
It seems that you're trying to perform an action that isn't currently supported Nguonchandy, you can check out which actions you can perform here.
To create folders, you would need to create folders within the Dropbox mobile app. Also, while you can move files from the Files app, it's not currently possible to move folders.
Let me know what you find!
- Fileslover6 years agoNew member | Level 2
My Dropbox icon on files app not only disappeared all of a sudden, but could not find on editing.
- Daphne6 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey Fileslover, I hope you're well today!
If you're not seeing the option to enable Dropbox within the Files app, can you send me a screenshot of the options you do see when you tap "Edit" when you're in the Files app "Locations" menu?
Also, which version of the Dropbox mobile app do you have installed?
Keep me posted!
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