Turn Off Recent Files Feature

The mobile thread isn't exactly the same, though - it is requesting how to clear the recent files list, not pointing out that it was a douchey move to force the behavior on users without an option to turn it off. Right now, if anybody picks up my tablet and opens Dropbox, they get to see whatever I'm working on, unless I start jumping through hoops to lock the tablet down. I'd be better off copying files over manually or using a different app.

I know this is true for both iPhone and Android. I use a Samsung Note 4.  When I (and everyone else) opens the Dropbox app, the first thing that pops up is "Recents".  At one time, it was not there, now it is.  IF you read the comments EVERYWHERE, this is not acceptable.  If you care about your customers, you will listen and remove it.  Even if you allowed the ability to clear it, it is still NOT acceptable as it could be too late at that point if someone is standing beside me. Once the app is opened, the files are visible until it was cleared (but not possible to do this).  There just might be private photos in your "supposedly" secure app.  If someone is standing beside you and you open the Dropbox app,  there could be and it's happened to me and many others according to the forums, a photo that is TOTALLY private and it's too late, the damage is done.  Again, this is not acceptable and as far as I'm concerned (and many others), this is not something that is needed.  Someone in the development team seemed to think it was a good idea,,,,,,,,,,well, it isn't.  I know if it was an added (unsecured) "feature", then it can be removed.  Listen to your customers, they (us) made you big so listen to us.  I know there is a work around by making a shortcut to the folder you want to show when opening Dropbox, however this is not a fix.  This must be removed.  You claim that security is your top priority, then prove it and make us feel more secure.  We don't need files accidentally seen.
I hope to have a positive reply and the only positive reply would be that it is going to be removed.  The "Resents" folder I suppose could be there in a CLOSED state at the very least.  Not open and visible to prying eyes.  This is not an acceptable and I hope you are taking the 1000's of complaints seriously.

Greg

It can't be disabled and there's no way to clear the list. If you don't want to see it anymore, create a bookmark for the Files page and use it to enter the site. You'll bypass the Recents page that way.

I don't like the Dropbox Android mobile app forcing me to "recents" folder.  When I switch to "files" to view contents of specific folders, my device back button no longer takes me back a page.  It keeps bouncing me back to the same folder.  Something terribly wrong.  The previous app version did not do that.  Also, some suggested "bookmark the "files" folder page.  Well... if only there was a way to bookmark.  This version of the mobile app does not provide a way to bookmark.  So I deleted the app from my phone until Dropbox figures out a way to make it more friendly and faster like the previous version.  I don't need the frustration while they work the bugs out.

IT'S OBVIOUS BY THE COMMENTS FOLLOWING MY ORIGINAL POST THAT PEOPLE DO NOT WANT THE "RECENT" FEATURE. HOW HARD IS IT TO LET US DISABLE THIS FEATURE? I BET IT'S NOT AS HARD AS YOUR CUSTOMERS FINDING A NEW CLOUD SYSTEM. FIX THIS NOW...pretty please. 

It's clear users want some options related with Recent List

1- a button to clear the recent list

2- a button to disable recent list

3- a configuration options where users can filter recent lists

I don't like the recents feature because it shows private pictures I've view recently. If I have camera upload on and take some risque pictures for or with my SO I don't want those flashing up on the screen. You guys should offer an option to turn it off, or at least exclude some folders from ever showing up there... right now I have to keep a passcode on my app so it doesn't flash up pics I don't want to share at work or when my kids are around.

Seriously, think about this before you make a feature mandatory.

"This is one issue I always seem to have with Dropbox. What would be a junk file to one person may be an important file to me. Don't decide what is or isn't junk for us. Instead, give us the ability to filter the results ourselves."

A bit harsh, but I agree. Lots of developers or advanced users might want to have rapid access to those types of file. Personally, I think the best way to solve this would be to filter out those files by default since most people won't need them, but at the same time have a whitelist option where we can add specific folders or file extensions that the filter should ignore.

Marco- thanks for the response and screenshot. We're working on filtering out those junk files better. Will have an update soon.

What is the best way to make sure other users can't see your recent files?  I have people at work that do have access to my drop box.