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BrooklynGirl
3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
error message re: number of devices
I am using DropBox on three devices -- an iPhone, an iPad, and my desktop computer. We are allowed 3 devices with a basic membership. But, every time I try to use Dropbox on my iPad, I get an error m...
- 3 years ago
Hi —
Someone else I talked to suggested that I go into my account settings to see if Dropbox was still holding on to an old device that I no longer have. That was exactly the case. I deleted the old iPad I have not had for over two years and now am no longer getting the error message. But, if the problem pops up again, I will be back! Thanks for responding.
Walter
3 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey BrooklynGirl, sorry to hear about this.
Can you let us know how many devices you can see linked to your account on this page?
A screenshot of the exact error you're getting would be much appreciated too.
Thanks!
- BrooklynGirl3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Hi —
Someone else I talked to suggested that I go into my account settings to see if Dropbox was still holding on to an old device that I no longer have. That was exactly the case. I deleted the old iPad I have not had for over two years and now am no longer getting the error message. But, if the problem pops up again, I will be back! Thanks for responding.
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