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.
Feedback: The Embedder Launched in Preview
New feature alert! Dropbox is previewing a new pre-built component called the File and FolderEmbedder. Simply paste a JavaScript snippet into your code and you’ve added the ability to turn Dropbox shared links into interactive, embedded previews. It’s never been easier to provide your users with the ability to view and interact directly with their Dropbox files and folders. You can read more about the Embedder on our developer blog or the Embedder documentation. We want your feedback! While in the Preview phase, we’re actively adding enhancements, new controls, and new supported filetypes to the Embedder. What features would you like to see? How do your users interact with their Dropbox files from your app? Please post your thoughts or ideas about the Embedder below.Willing to give us more direct feedback? This April, we’re offering a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card for folks that fill out this survey. Completing the survey counts as your entry into the sweepstakes*. Legal disclaimer: Navigating to the survey in this forum post will direct you to our Qualtrics survey website. All information you enter will be treated in accordance with the Dropbox Privacy Policy. Dropbox will never ask you for your password or billing information via invitations to surveys or in surveys themselves. *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Ends April 30, 2020 at 9:00pm Pacific Time. Must be 18+, have reached the age ofmajority in state of residence, and be a legal resident of the U.S. Sponsor: Dropbox, Inc. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Click here for complete rules.
why using Intent.ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT does not list the Dropbox?
Tried on Android Os 4.4, and above, if using Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT the android's file picker listsGoogle drives, Google Photos, Dropbox, etc. If usingIntent.ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT, there just are no apps (like Dropbox, Photos etc.) in the file picker's drawer except onlyGoogle Drive. How to list the Dropbox in Android's file picker drawer if using Intent.ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT? code snippet of using ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT and ACTION_GET_CONTENT are listed below: Intent openIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT); if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.KITKAT) { openIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT); openIntent.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_GRANT_READ_URI_PERMISSION); } openIntent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_OPENABLE); openIntent.setType("*/*"); startActivityForResult(openIntent, ANDROID_FILE_PICKER); Intent openIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT);openIntent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_OPENABLE);openIntent.setType("*/*");startActivityForResult(openIntent, ANDROID_FILE_PICKER);
