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Ruud3's avatar
Ruud3
Explorer | Level 3
5 months ago

Delete document results in an error: "your device doesn't have an app to display this type of file".

I'm trying to delete a document, but I can't because I get the message: your device doesn't have an app to display this type of file.

 

Anyone know how I can delete the file?

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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    5 months ago

    Hi Ruud3, welcome to our Community! 

     

    I'm assuming that you're trying to delete a document inside your Dropbox folder, locally on the device, right? 

     

    Have you tried using these steps, in order to delete the content online? If so, what is the results?

     

    Let me know more!

    • Ruud3's avatar
      Ruud3
      Explorer | Level 3
      5 months ago

      The three dots are not displayed.

      • Ruud3's avatar
        Ruud3
        Explorer | Level 3
        5 months ago

        I get only the message: your device doesn't have an app to display this type of file.

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