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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.

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Bill C.42
Explorer | Level 4

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

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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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