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erlend w.
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
'Can not upload the file' error when attaching from Dropbox to Gmail on Android
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 , w...
- 12 months ago
Hi Everybody,
I've spoken with our Engineering team about this, who have confirmed that the 'Attach from Dropbox' option no longer being available is the result of an update to the Android OS and Gmail app, specifically Storage Access Framework. This means that the option to Attach from Dropbox will no longer be available.
As others have stated, to attach files, you will need to select Attach File in Gmail, open the hamburger menu on the left, select Dropbox, then choose the files to be uploaded.
Regards,
Ben
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey gogettervj and Me420, thanks for the additional info.
Can we send you an email, so we can look further into this?
Chuck C.9
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Having same issue on S23 Ultra and Tab S7 FE. Just started today. Fully updated on Playstore on both devices. Please advise.
- Walter2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey Chuck C.9, sorry to hear about this.
Could you let us know the OS version of your device and the version of the Dropbox mobile app installed there as well?
Also, could you clarify what happens when you tap on the attach button within Gmail and select Dropbox?
- SM1192 years agoHelpful | Level 5I cannot attach any files to my emails from dropbox. I'm using a pixel 6 pro and Gmail.
- Hannah2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey SM119, sorry to hear about this.
Have you tried clearing your Dropbox cache, to see if that helps?
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