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No longer able to open .txt files in Dropbox editor on Android phone app, asked to convert to Google
Starting this week, I am unable to open my .txt files with the Dropbox Editor on the Dropbox Android phone app. I am now being presented with the following message: Upload to View This file type ...
Thanks for giving that a go! Good thinking.
What I want you to try next is to clear the cache of your Dropbox app (via its settings), and also reinstall it on your device.
Are you seeing the same error after that?
Nancy Thanks for the quick response Nancy. What is the best way to send over a screenshot? I am not seeing a way to add it to my original post or here in a comment
OS version: Android version 14
Dropbox app version: 358.2.4
Exact message text:
Upload to View
This file type can only be viewed if it is first uploaded and converted into a Google Docs file. Do you want to continue?
I generated an imgur link for the screenshot [removed per Community Guidelines]
File in question: DailyToDo.txt
- Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Hey again, anndinkc! Due to security reasons, I can’t click on the link you’ve posted. You can upload your screenshot though by clicking on the small camera icon above your message box on the forum.
- Jay
Hi anndinkc, are you certain that the text files are associated with the Dropbox text editor?
Could you check your default apps on Android for Dropbox?
