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James S.5
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Android 14: Camera Uploads needs access to storage

Those of you who have this error:   1. In Android Settings, go to Apps. Select Dropbox.  2. Click "Force Stop". 3. Click "Permissions".  4. Click on "Photos and Videos".  5. Select "Don't...
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  • BenDBX's avatar
    BenDBX
    2 years ago

    Hi Everybody,

     

    This should be fixed with the newest release, and the workaround should no longer necessary. Please update your apps and let us know if the access request persists.

     

    Regards,

    Ben

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BenDBX
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Hi Everybody,

 

This should be fixed with the newest release, and the workaround should no longer necessary. Please update your apps and let us know if the access request persists.

 

Regards,

Ben

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Mr-B
Helpful | Level 6
11 months ago

Still seeing this issue on app v358.2.2 (12-Dec-23) where it keeps asking for storage permissions to enable camera uploads even though it already has Permissions to access Photos and videos. The workaround to remove all perms first etc. works.

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