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daniele f.'s avatar
daniele f.
New member | Level 2
9 years ago

No longer able to choose upload folder from Android

In version 14.2.2 of the Android app, and probably already in the previos one, on Galaxy Nexus, when I try to upload to Dropbox from any location (gallery, Camscan, etc.), I can no longer choose the ...
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  • Simon G.15's avatar
    Simon G.15
    9 years ago

    I think i found a solution to the problem by accident today!

    When I press the Android stock Back button, it will automatically go back to the previous parent folder!

    I am using Nexus 6P.

Simon G.15's avatar
Simon G.15
New member | Level 2

I think i found a solution to the problem by accident today!

When I press the Android stock Back button, it will automatically go back to the previous parent folder!

I am using Nexus 6P.

TiShma's avatar
TiShma
New member | Level 2
6 years ago
You're a life saver. Because it's not only dropbox. I had several apps "prevented" from uploading, since they have defaulted to a folder too big to open. And your simple solution works for all

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