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Can't open keepass through Dropbox
I tried logging on to keepass it says go to provider which is Dropbox but now Dropbox comes up with KDB files can't be previewed it never said this before am on A71 Samsung Android
Hi all, thank you for your feedback on this. We've passed it on to the team for their consideration.
For now, if you want to open a file with the KeePass app, you can do so by tapping the three dots (in browse or in the preview screen) and selecting the "Open With..." option.
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
Digger1960 wrote:
... now Dropbox comes up with KDB files can't be previewed
That sounds like you're trying to open the files in Dropbox, rather than in Keypass.
I tried logging on to keepass it says go to provider which is Dropbox
Can you provide the exact steps (please be specific) of how you're trying to open your Keypass file? Screenshots of each step would be best, if you can.
Rich--
I will respond for my own case. Two easy steps...
1. Open the Android Dropbox client.
2. Tap on the name of my .kdbx file.
This always worked splendidly in two friendly steps until breaking last week with the "Can't preview..." message.
Thanks for your assistance.
--Kevin
Hi I tried opening in keepass first but see attached screenshots
- Hi Rich
Sometimes when I have not used keepass for a while it won'tet me open keepass it says go to provider so I normally than go to Dropbox where the updated passwords get backup and I just used to click on it and it opens up keepass I'll send you a screenshot or 2 and thanks Hi rich
It's hard to explain but if I haven't opened keepass for a week it won't open the directory doesn't look right so after I try to put in password I get message go to your profider I only know is if I go to Dropbox where the updates from keepass gos than I usually click on it and keepass opens up and it's fine
The first screenshot shows you the directory doesn't look right and second screenshot is error I get and third shot is after I gone through Dropbox if this makes sense
Thanks for help
- Walter
Dropbox Staff
Hi all, thank you for your feedback on this. We've passed it on to the team for their consideration.
For now, if you want to open a file with the KeePass app, you can do so by tapping the three dots (in browse or in the preview screen) and selecting the "Open With..." option.
- I have used Keepassdroid with Dropbox for years. I learned to open Dropbox and click the kdbx file to launch keepassdroid. If I started with keepassdroid, the local kdbx filename was different each time - apparently a temp scratch file. But for the past few weeks, I get the same error others have reported (".kdbx files can't be previewed"). The "open with" workaround works, but a direct solution would be appreciated. I am using a Pixel 6 running Android 13 Build # TQ3A.230901.001.C1, with Dropbox version 346.2.20, KeyPassDroid version 2.6.8.
