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Dropbox iOS app taking up 1.3GB of local app data storage but no offline files?
As you can see in the screenshot, the Dropbox iOS app is taking up 1.37GB of space in app storage alone. But I have no offline files.
Things I've done:
Made sure that I have ZERO fi...
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, andherand.
From what I understand, it’s the Dropbox cache that keeps taking up space from your device, even after the upload is complete, correct?
In this case, here’s what I’d like you to try as a test; clear the app’s cache via the app settings (just make sure there are no files uploading before that), uninstall the Dropbox app, restart your device and then, reinstall Dropbox.
After that, please try to upload a few files to the app and let me know if you’re still having the same issue.
I have noticed the size growing when uploading large files. It is almost like Dropbox is copying the file to a new location on the phone when transferring the file. Then when the transfer is complete the app never removes the transferred file from a temporary location adding wasted space to our devices.
I am using Dropbox version 310.3.2 iOS version 16.2 (20C65).
I am using Dropbox version 310.3.2 iOS version 16.2 (20C65).
Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffThanks for bringing this to our attention, andherand.
From what I understand, it’s the Dropbox cache that keeps taking up space from your device, even after the upload is complete, correct?
In this case, here’s what I’d like you to try as a test; clear the app’s cache via the app settings (just make sure there are no files uploading before that), uninstall the Dropbox app, restart your device and then, reinstall Dropbox.
After that, please try to upload a few files to the app and let me know if you’re still having the same issue.
- That worked. I got back my 2 gb of wasted space. thank you
- Nancy
Happy to hear that! If you need any further help, feel free to ping me.
- Hi, just read this thread from 2 years ago.
It’s now 2024 and the exact same problem has been identified as 2 years ago. Cache clearance does nothing, the terrible solution of having to completely delete and reinstall the application does work. But surely this needs a fix. I am running the most up to date IOS and App version.
Could you please let me know if a proper solution has been generated yet/if this has been taken on board as an issue and not just a “delete and reinstall” solution?
Cheers.
