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9876543210
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I'm getting an error that the mobile app is not compatible with my Android device. Why is that?

  As per my first image from the Android Play Store, It explains that the latest version of Dropbox is no longer compatible with my Samsung Galaxy TM235 :tired_face: The second scree...
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  • Daphne's avatar
    Daphne
    5 years ago

    Hello there 9876543210, I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with this!

     

    Is it possible that you're device is running an OS version lower than 6.0?

     

    The minimum requirements for the Android app is that your device is running 6.0 or later.

     

    Let me know if this is the case!

9876543210's avatar
9876543210
Explorer | Level 4

Hello Daphne 

many thanks for your reply and the details within.

I checked and , My tablet is only on Android version 5.1.1 (sadly) I booked an appointment with the Tablet manufacturer with the hope that they can suggest how I might update the build or load and older version.

As a Dropboxer would you know what the latest version of Dropbox that is compatibile with older Andriod versions please?

 

Kind regards MB

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9876543210
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I did check here: not-supported However that page only (now I look again) seems to show Computer builds not Andriod or IOS

 

Is there another page or location I could have checked please?

 

Thanks again MB

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    5 years ago

    Hi 9876543210, it isn't possible to install an older version of the Dropbox mobile app, since it won't be able to sign into your account if it isn't on Android 6.0 or higher.

     

    I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If there's any additional information you require, please let me know.

    • 9876543210's avatar
      9876543210
      Explorer | Level 4
      5 years ago

      Thanks for explainig

      not want I want to hear, but at least I stop wasting my time trying different fixes

      Jay wrote:

      Hi 9876543210, it isn't possible to install an older version of the Dropbox mobile app, since it won't be able to sign into your account if it isn't on Android 6.0 or higher.

       

      I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If there's any additional information you require, please let me know.

       

      • STP2021's avatar
        STP2021
        New member | Level 2
        4 years ago

        There are still a lot of people which use older tablets. Good to know you don't want to keep them as your customers.

        I am really disappointed with Dropbox and will look for other ways to keep and sync my files.

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