You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.

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idalindum
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Backing up photo library takes too long.

hi i just started using dropbox and i have shared apple id with my mom but i got one myself and i now dont have my own photos. I am backing up the photo library on my ipad that is signed into my moms...
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    Megan
    2 years ago

    Awesome idalindum! 

     

    It's ideal to keep the app open, and patience here is key. Since the number of files is decreasing that's absolutely positive. 

     

    Give it some time, and let me know if you need anything else. 

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idalindum
Explorer | Level 3

hi @megan its slowly decreasing its at 4425 now and i keep the app open and don't use anything else

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Megan
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2 years ago

Awesome idalindum! 

 

It's ideal to keep the app open, and patience here is key. Since the number of files is decreasing that's absolutely positive. 

 

Give it some time, and let me know if you need anything else. 

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