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2 months ago
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Gathering Support

Android widget pointing to a single file for previewing

Add widget for Android home screen which allows open Dropbox file with default Dropbox viewer (important) or with default system app (optional suggestion).

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    Walter
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    PS: In the meantime, perhaps shortcuts could help a tad? 
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      Dropbox provides a widget to open a folder. To open a file, the user needs to open the folder (maybe download all its contents?) and then open the file. These are redundant actions that take time. The "direct link" to a file will significantly speed up the opening of an important file.