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James S.5
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago
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Android 14: Camera Uploads needs access to storage

Those of you who have this error:

 

1. In Android Settings, go to Apps. Select Dropbox. 

2. Click "Force Stop".

3. Click "Permissions". 

4. Click on "Photos and Videos". 

5. Select "Don't Allow". 

6. Restart Dropbox. Open Dropbox Settings.

7. Click on Camera Uploads. 

8. Dropbox will ask you for permission again. Select "Allow All". 

9. Done. It's fixed.

 

  • Hi Everybody,

     

    This should be fixed with the newest release, and the workaround should no longer necessary. Please update your apps and let us know if the access request persists.

     

    Regards,

    Ben

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  • NigerianKing's avatar
    NigerianKing
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    This is still an active ongoing issue as of today, 3 months after you said a fix would be issued. Thank goodness I found @James S.5 fix above today. 

  • evabbl's avatar
    evabbl
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    I've updated the newest version, still had the same problem. But thanks to the above tip it works again!

  • Mr-B's avatar
    Mr-B
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    Not touched Linux in a while but looks like chmod is sure getting complicated to set the right permissions these days.

  • Chris K.46's avatar
    Chris K.46
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    2024 Worked, be sure to follow all instructions to reset Android and DB settings.

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