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alexsajno
7 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Android - Save file URL using file chooser
I used the File Chooser in Android Studio because it was difficult for me to do the login and use the download methods. I used file choosed with direct link ans after receiving the uri I converted it...
- 7 years ago
If you need non-temporary links, but also need to download from them programmatically, you can use the "preview" links, but modify them as documented here:
alexsajno
7 years agoExplorer | Level 4
But these link is permanent? It means I can use same link next month???
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
7 years agoThe preview links don't expire on their own, though they can be revoked by the user. So, as long as the user doesn't disable the link, or delete the file, yes, you'd still be able to use them after an arbitrary amount of time.
- alexsajno7 years agoExplorer | Level 4Okay but I am the user. I should creat a link for every file and then use the file chooser? or the link is created automatically by the app?
- Greg-DB7 years ago
Dropbox Staff
When using the Dropbox Chooser, Dropbox will automatically create the link to the file when the user chooses the file. The user does not need to go to Dropbox to create the link themnselves first.
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