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Bill C.42's avatar
Bill C.42
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Transferring large video files over cellular data, not sending data twice, due to cell drops

I need to keep large video files (2-5 gb) sync'd between a stationary hard wired machine and a mobile laptop that is often roaming on very expensive international cellular data.  I need the files dow...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    2 years ago

    Hi Bill C.42 

     

    As Hannah said it will continue sync'ing from where the connection dropped (to the nearest 4mb). Thats how the desktop client works.

Hannah's avatar
Hannah
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Hey Bill C.42, thanks for posting to the Dropbox Community today!

 

You should be able to accomplish what you want, using the Dropbox desktop application.

 

Even if a computer gets disconnected, syncing will just stop and then resume from where it stopped, when the computer is connected again.

 

It won't sync the files again from scratch.

 

You can read more about the application here.

 

If you have any questions, let me know.

Bill C.42's avatar
Bill C.42
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Thanks, Hannah,   Maybe you added the wrong link?  That page didn't have any useful detail about the app or how it sync'd.  -Bill

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hey Bill!

     

    The article contains info on what the Dropbox application is and how to install it.

     

    Do you need any other info or have other questions?

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