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kyle88204
Helpful | Level 5
10 months ago

Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open

Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open. I have background refresh on. I tested this a number of times and photos don't appear in my camera uploads on the Dropbox website unless I open the app on my iPhone.  

 

I don't want to have to keep opening the app to have photos uploaded. Is there any way to fix this?

 

I have the newest app version and IOS version. 

  • Hi kyle88204, let's jump right into this! 

     

    Have you tried disabling camera uploads and re-enabling it to see if this helps?

     

    If I were you, I'd also try clearing the app's cache, and checking again. You can do it this way:

     

    - Navigate to the “Account” tab.
    - Tap the gear icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
    - Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
    -Select "Clear Cache."

     

    Let me know of any updates!

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hi kyle88204, let's jump right into this! 

     

    Have you tried disabling camera uploads and re-enabling it to see if this helps?

     

    If I were you, I'd also try clearing the app's cache, and checking again. You can do it this way:

     

    - Navigate to the “Account” tab.
    - Tap the gear icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
    - Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
    -Select "Clear Cache."

     

    Let me know of any updates!

    • kyle88204's avatar
      kyle88204
      Helpful | Level 5

      Thank you! I tried this and it seems to be working.  I think it stops every time there is an IOS update or my phone restarts. Then I have to open the Dropbox app again before syncing starts. 

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