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rotello
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Dropbox on Android suddenly unable to open Text / .MD file

I ve a shared folder on my android 11 (kernel 4.4.177) in there ive a text file FILE.txt , which i renamed File.MD (markdown) so i can share with my usual note editor on MAC. it has been working perf...
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Graham
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2 years ago

Hi rotello, pseo, TheViking and pmurkowsky  

 

First of all, I 'd like to thank you all for bringing this issue to our attention. I understand that this has been very frustrating for you all and would like to apologize for any inconvenience this has caused!

 

I'm following up with you all today to let you know that this issue has been brought to the attention of Dropbox engineers and they are currently working on a solution. As soon as we have any updates on this, we will let you know.

 

In the meantime, as a workaround, you should still be able to open your files using a desktop or laptop device.

 

Thanks again and please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. 

 

Have a great day,

Graham

 

  • TheViking's avatar
    TheViking
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago

    Hi Graham, Yes, it's still possible to open .md files on a PC. But being able to edit them on the go on my phone without having to install a separate app is a feature I've been relying on heavily. So please keep us posted on the progress with this issue.

  • pmurkowsky 's avatar
    pmurkowsky
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Hi Graham, could you provide a link to an APK of the previous version? I believe this bug was introduced in the latest version.

  • Rachel L.'s avatar
    Rachel L.
    Collaborator | Level 10
    2 years ago

    Just started my own similar thread on this, I can't edit HTML files in Dropbox anymore as of the most recent update, only text files. It's not a beta issue, I'm using 320.2.10. Dropbox Text Editor seems to function for text files only now. With HTML files it now only offers the options to view in browsers, not edit. There's no way to add any other apps to the "open with" list.

     

    Yes I could edit them on my laptop, but I do most of my work on my tablet when away from my computer. The app removing this option greatly eliminates previous functionality. I really hope this option can be returned in another update. ☹️

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