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stringrazor
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

How to Access Download Link Using An Android Browser Not The APP?

I'm trying to share some files with a friend who does not have a dropbox account. He lives in a rural area, has limited internet access through his Android mobile device, and does not want to install the app. How can he download from the shared folder link I sent to him via a browser on his phone without having to install the app?

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    6 years ago

    Did you use a Shared Folder or a Share Link?

    A shared folder requires a Dropbox account. If you just want to provide view and download access without the need for a Dropbox account, use a share link instead.

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    Rich
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    If the device supports it, there's a Direct Download option under the elipsis (three dots ... ) in the upper-right corner of the page.

    • stringrazor's avatar
      stringrazor
      New member | Level 2

      When the GO TO FOLDER link is tapped from the email under Andriod, a page comes up saying YOU MUST INSTALL THE APP. There's no option for direct download under the elepsis. Perhaps if I shared each file individually rather than the folder they're in...?

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
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        Did you use a Shared Folder or a Share Link?

        A shared folder requires a Dropbox account. If you just want to provide view and download access without the need for a Dropbox account, use a share link instead.

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