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DD2002's avatar
DD2002
Explorer | Level 4
7 years ago

i Phone X cannot import photos -device is locked

When I plug into my iPhone X with my computer (Windows 10)  dropbox pops up a message ''Device is locked''  I tried all the ways that I read here in Dropbox support but nothing works . I choosed ''...
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  • Norah's avatar
    Norah
    7 years ago
     
    Hi DD2002, 
     
    As you mention that you already tried the steps that @Walt3R provided you with, next thing you should try is resetting your Camera Upload settings. This will allow your computer to automatically upload photos to Dropbox each time you plug in your mobile device. You can change your import preferences from the Dropbox application on your computer. 
     
    To do this, follow the instructions below:
     
    • Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen and then click on the gear in the Notifications panel.
    • Select "Preferences".
    • In the window that appears, click on "Change AutoPlay Settings".
    • In the AutoPlay settings, scroll down and choose the camera you want to change settings for. It will likely have "Import pictures and video using Dropbox" as the default.
    • Click on the drop-down menu and choose "Ask me every time" or choose a different application for importing.
     
    Let me know if this helps!
Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

Hey DD2002 - welcome to the Dropbox Community and thanks for reaching out!

This specific message you are seeing "Device is locked"  is generated by Apple for security reasons. As you already know, your device needs to be told to “Trust" the computer you are plugging into before Dropbox will be able to read any information from that device. 

Follow the steps outlined here to make sure that your mobile device is trusted by your computer:

Plug your iPhone into your computer.

  • Your computer will report that your device is locked.
  • On your mobile device, you should see a message that asks if you'd like to trust the computer that you are currently plugged into.
  • Tap “Trust" on your mobile device.

I understand you have already done this but we’ve found that it can take several attempts before the mobile device will fully register that you trust the computer, so you may need to try the steps above more than once to resolve this issue.

I hope this information helps and please let me know if this worked for you!

DD2002's avatar
DD2002
Explorer | Level 4
7 years ago
I did this already and nothing happens . Is there anything else to do ?
  • Norah's avatar
    Norah
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    7 years ago
     
    Hi DD2002, 
     
    As you mention that you already tried the steps that @Walt3R provided you with, next thing you should try is resetting your Camera Upload settings. This will allow your computer to automatically upload photos to Dropbox each time you plug in your mobile device. You can change your import preferences from the Dropbox application on your computer. 
     
    To do this, follow the instructions below:
     
    • Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen and then click on the gear in the Notifications panel.
    • Select "Preferences".
    • In the window that appears, click on "Change AutoPlay Settings".
    • In the AutoPlay settings, scroll down and choose the camera you want to change settings for. It will likely have "Import pictures and video using Dropbox" as the default.
    • Click on the drop-down menu and choose "Ask me every time" or choose a different application for importing.
     
    Let me know if this helps!
    • PZiedr's avatar
      PZiedr
      Explorer | Level 4
      7 years ago

      Windows 10 shows no DropBox icon in the system tray....

    • davedallafior's avatar
      davedallafior
      Explorer | Level 4
      7 years ago

      There is no, "change auto play," in any of the preferences I see.... (and I checked every tab)

       

      If someone would pick up a phone instead of just sending articles, (like everyone else does), I wouldn't feel like $200.00 went down the drain.

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        7 years ago

        If you're not seeingh this option at all I would suggest re-installing our software and try anew davedallafior!

         

        Spoiler
        To do this, follow the instructions below:
         
        • Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen and then click on the gear in the Notifications panel.
        • Select "Preferences".
        • In the window that appears, click on "Change AutoPlay Settings".
        • In the AutoPlay settings, scroll down and choose the camera you want to change settings for. It will likely have "Import pictures and video using Dropbox" as the default.
        • Click on the drop-down menu and choose "Ask me every time" or choose a different application for importing.

        Let me know how it goes.

        PS: Phone support is currently available to Admins on our Advanced or Enterprse plans - yet you can always log a ticket with our team if you like more account specific assistance here: https://www.dropbox.com/support

  • Sanchez's avatar
    Sanchez
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    7 years ago
    Hey DD2002, 

    Just wanted to check in with you, and see how this is going. Let us know.

    Have a great weekend :sunglasses:
    • WGPearman's avatar
      WGPearman
      New member | Level 2
      7 years ago

      Hello,

       

      I am now experiencing the same issues with my iPhone, trying to import my photos. I tried all the steps listed here, and still getting the "device is locked" popup, when the phone is trusted with the computer AND auto was reset... what more can I do? Can't find anything else on this subject beyond what has already been discussed. This is really frustrating.  

       

      Thanks for the help,

       

      WGPearman

      • marcdeschenes's avatar
        marcdeschenes
        New member | Level 2
        7 years ago

        The answer is stupidly easy and should have been fixed a long time ago.


        Unplug iPhone from PC.


        Right click on Dropbox icon, click on on gear (settings) icons and select Exit Dropbox.

         

        Plug in iPhone, Dropbox will autostart and voila!

         

        I can repeat this behavior every time I plug in the iPhone whilst Dropbox is running.

         

        Good luck! 

         

         

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