Can't attach files to emails in iOS

Stephjaz · ‎05-26-2018

Hi,

I cannot seem to attach a file from my Dropbox into my email using gmail.

When I click on the attachment icon it does not give me the the file source of Dropbox, Just my ipad and Cloud are my choices.

I am using an iPad and do a lot of emailing from it.

Jay · ‎05-27-2018

Hey Steph!

Is the Dropbox folder appearing in the Files app on your device? I’m assuming that you have installed our mobile app?

What version of iOS are you running? Are you able to export files from your Dropbox app into the mail app? Is this the iOS Mail app, or the official Gmail app?

Thanks in advance!

Jay
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
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Jay · ‎05-27-2018

Hey Steph!

Is the Dropbox folder appearing in the Files app on your device? I’m assuming that you have installed our mobile app?

What version of iOS are you running? Are you able to export files from your Dropbox app into the mail app? Is this the iOS Mail app, or the official Gmail app?

Thanks in advance!

Jay
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
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Jicnon · ‎08-01-2018

Make sure you have the Dropbox app installed on the iOS device and that your account is registered through the mobile dropbox app. If you already have done that make sure the app isn't being blocked from any permissions in the settings.

rangsridhar · ‎10-18-2018

Yes, the Dropbox and the folders along with files appear. But when I touch the file it doesn’t get loaded in the email. The iOS version used by me is 12.0.1.

OS version which I am using is 12.0.1.

rangsridhar · ‎10-18-2018

Hi Jay,

yes, I have the Dropbox app installed. In the email, when I want to add a file stored in Dropbox as an attachment, the Dropbox opens and shows all the folders and files. However, when I choose a file by touching it, it doesn’t get attached in the email. The iOS version being used by me is 12.0.1.

Thanks for your time.

-arangsridhar

annettecam · ‎10-18-2018

Im having the exact same problem, could it be the latest update

rangsridhar · ‎10-18-2018

I am facing this problem since the earlier version of the iOS.

Jay · ‎10-19-2018

Hi @rangsridhar, @annettecam, are you both using the official Gmail app on iOS, or the default iOS Mail app?

Jay
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rangsridhar · ‎10-19-2018

Hi Jay,

Yes, I am using the mail ID [removed by moderator] Thank you. Looking forward to receiving your suggestions and advice.

-Sridhar

ronzo · ‎10-29-2018

i just got a new iphone and backed everthig up. Same problem as you guys..

when i open tab from ios email on my phone No files are shown... but when i open the DropBox App everything is There..

is there a fix for this??

Can't attach files to emails in iOS

Can't attach files to emails in iOS

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