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Little S.1
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7 years ago
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Stop autoplay when opening audio links (Dropbox iOS)

I use Dropbox for file management, including large audio files. When I open a Dropbox link in iOS Safari, I am taken to the iOS Dropbox app, and (unfortunately) the iOS Dropbox app automatically play...
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    Little S.1
    7 years ago
    I appreciate the help. Changing the URL or requesting desktop sites on a mobile phone might work, but it’s cumbersome as a workaround. As such, in iOS, shared links to audio files, links originally created by Dropbox, will autoplay when opened in the app. That is the default behavior that ultimately emerges. I’ll take the opportunity to request a global “off” button for autoplay in the Dropbox iOS app.
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Little S.1
Helpful | Level 5
7 years ago

Hi Walter,

I have now updated to 150.2

1) The Dropbox links I am using end in dl=0. They are the sharable links as created in Dropbox

2) On a desktop browser, my links to audio files do not automatically play

3) In order to replicate your process, I deleted and re-downloaded the iOS Dropbox app. When opening Dropbox links in a browser, I am now given the option to use the app or continue to the mobile website. If I go to Dropbox's mobile website, there is no autoplay. If I go to the Dropbox app, then yes to autoplay.

 

Hope that helps

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Walter
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7 years ago

Thanks for the additional information Little S.1!

Just a note here, I was referring to the desktop version of your mobile browser(s. For Safari, for example, you'd need to tap for a while on the refresh button on the page you are and request the desktop site's version.

Also, how's forcing the links' downloads working out for you? Did you give it a go at all (changing the dl=0 to dl=1 that is)?  

  • Little S.1's avatar
    Little S.1
    Helpful | Level 5
    7 years ago
    I appreciate the help. Changing the URL or requesting desktop sites on a mobile phone might work, but it’s cumbersome as a workaround. As such, in iOS, shared links to audio files, links originally created by Dropbox, will autoplay when opened in the app. That is the default behavior that ultimately emerges. I’ll take the opportunity to request a global “off” button for autoplay in the Dropbox iOS app.
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      Walter
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      7 years ago

      Glad to hear that you managed to resolve your concern in the end Little S.1 - I'll also be passing your suggestion to our team - thank you for this feedback.

      If there's anything else you'd like to add, don't hesitate to let us know; we're just a post away.

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