'Can not upload the file' error when attaching from Dropbox to Gmail on Android

[erlend w.]

When I try to add an attachment from dropbox to a mail in gmail, I receive a message in gmail "can not upload the file". This error occurs only on one smartphone with android 12. If I do the same , with the same dropbox and google account, on an other android phone (android 11 )or an android tablet, there is no problem. Both phones have the same app version of gmail

[VickiBurbank]

I'm unable to send you a screenshot through this forum. Happy to text or email you if you like?

[meupatdoes]

My email is [personal info removed per the Dropbox Community Guidelines]

I would appreciate it!

[VickiBurbank]

Sent

[Jay]

Hi @Me420, could you clarify exactly what is happening step-by-step when trying to attach a file? Is it only for PDF files?

[gogettervj]

On Gmail app, not able to attach files from Dropbox app. Get error message saying not able to attach.

These are my files on Dropbox not shared files with restricted access etc. Facing this issue recently only.

OS and apps are all updated to the latest version. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling Dropbox too. Still doesn't work.

Mobile : Samsung S21 Ultra

[Jay]

Hi @gogettervj, I've merged you to this post, please could you try the troubleshooting above to see if this issue persists in other apps or different file types?

[Spcookie]

need help with attaching document to gmail from dropbox, they are adobe pdf documents and they wont attach, says couldnt attach file. they are not shared files..i do not share files

[Hannah]

Hey @Spcookie, sorry to hear about this issue.

Does this happen only with PDF files or other types of files as well?

Have you restarted the device at all, to see if it helps?

[erlend w.]

Come on, Hannah!! You know  better then this... 

[KathyMc4]

Scroll through this thread. The workaround is described several times.