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Reshma
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Is there any way to update a File using API's or Java SDK Methods?

Is there any way to update a File(doc, pdf, txt) uploaded from my local machine into Dropbox web app using API's or Java SDK Methods?   From Dropbox web app , we can update the doc file by choosi...
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    Reshma
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    Okay !! I'm aware of this upload functionality.. So we don't have any update api's or sdk methods for files right ? all we can do is upload another versions of files. Is my understanding correct ?

    • Greg-DB's avatar
      Greg-DB
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      3 years ago

      I'm not sure I follow. Can you clarify what functionality specifically you're looking to implement? You can use the upload methods to overwrite existing files with new data, for instance.

      • kenzy's avatar
        kenzy
        New member | Level 2
        9 months ago
        I don't think so this is possible . It gives conflict error when I tried

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