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DonGlover's avatar
DonGlover
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Can't open xlsx files on my mobile device

Recently (maybe the last month to month and a half) I have been unable to open Excel files on my Mobile device.
Android S21 Plus
Prior to that I could open and edit them just fine.

When I try to open an xlxs file, I get the message:
File type not supported
Couldn't download file. Please try open in another app.

Any ideas what has changed?

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hey DonGlover, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Can you please clarify if you're having an issue when previewing the files on the Dropbox mobile app or when opening and editing them through the Excel app on your phone?

     

    Does this only affect .xlsx files or other file types too?

     

    If you can also send me a screenshot of the error message, I would greatly appreciate it.

     

    Thanks in advance.

    • DonGlover's avatar
      DonGlover
      Explorer | Level 4

      Thanks for the response. It turns out this change only affects encrypted xlxs files.

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hey DonGlover, sorry to jump in, but when you say encrypted, do you mean the files are password protected? 

         

        Are you able to open them normally after downloading or exporting them to your device? 

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