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tianmaxk
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7 months ago

IOS Dropbox offline file need re-download if access from the Files app?

Hi,    I have a dropbox folder contain many pdf files set to 'available offline ' on my ipad. However, whenever I try to access these pdfs using the IOS Files app, it seems I will need to re-down...
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7 months ago

Apple devices are set up in such a way that sharing between apps is almost impossible. If you want them locally on the Files app you need to download them in to that using the files app I'm afraid

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