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The API for Dropbox, a file syncing, sharing, and backup service.

The Dropbox API allows developers to build functionality directly into their apps. The API provides methods to read and write from securely. The API allows access to features such as file uploading, downloading, sharing, searching, and restoration. The API can be used across platforms such as , , , , or any other that can make HTTPS connections.

More information, including the specification of the Dropbox API interfaces, usage guidelines, and developer tools such as official SDKs can be found on the Dropbox API website

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Dropbox Sync API - Unsatisfied Link Error

I am trying to implement DropboxSync API in my existing Android Application. I have downloaded the DropboxSync API and copied all the libs in my Application's lib folder. I have also pointed the Native Library location to the libs folder where…
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getting error in DropBox integration to the iphone app

I am trying to integrate the DropBox to my iPhone app. But I get error like [ERROR] DropboxSDK: unable to link; app isn't registered for correct URL scheme (db-xpt9oxj57x9ftci) Can anyone help me to solve this?
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How to authenticate multiple accounts in Android dropbox sdk 1.5.1?

I need to authenticate multiple accounts I have searched the forum, and it seems like it is possible So I gave it a try, but I failed I had tried using the same API APP_KEY & APP_SECRET, it failed Both my session return the same access tokens…
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How to overwrite file with parent rev using Dropbox API in iOS?

I am developing an iOS application using Dropbox API. While uploading a file using the dropbox API, I just want to overwrite the existing file with the same name. How can I set the parent rev and what value? Thanks!
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Retrieve contents of a public Dropbox folder?

Is there a way to retrieve a list of the contents of a public Dropbox folder (preferably in PHP)? This is what a URL to a public file in Dropbox looks like: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1234567/publikPholder/textytext.txt One would think that jumping up…
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Data syncing with DropBox API and iOS

I have an iOS app which stores data in the local directory. I'd like to be able to sync this data between multiple devices running my app. Currently this is using core data, but I'd expect to have to change to some text-based file storage system to…
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How to list all files and folders in my dropbox using v2 api

I am using Python SDK and would like to retrieve all of my dropbox files and folders. I am using v2 of Python SDK of Dropbox. dbx = Dropbox("DROBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN") response = dbx.files_list_folder("/Apps/Marketing") for file in response.entries: …
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dropbox API v2 upload large files using python

I'm trying to upload big file (~900MB) via Dropbox API v2 but I'm getting this error: requests.exceptions.ConnectionError: ('Connection aborted.', ConnectionResetError(104, 'Connection reset by peer')) It works ok with smaller files. I found in…
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Authentication to dropbox on tvOS

I am using dropbox sdk in my ios mobile app ,it uses dropbox authentication fetches users files from dropbox in my application .. its working perfectly on my ios application and its uploaded on apple store . i want to make it available for tvos…
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Dropbox uploading within script

I have a form that allows a user to fill in several aspects and then choose a file to upload. When the form is submitted, I want write some code that saves the file to a dropbox account and gets access to a direct download link and places this in a…
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Edit a file name in Dropbox API

How to edit file or folder name using dropbox api? I was using this reference: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/core/docs Is there anything else? Is it even possible?
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Dropbox Datastore - Sharing data across user accounts

Is it possible to share data saved by an app across all user accounts that have the application?
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Allow Dropbox API to access my account on user's device

As a mobile developer, I'm looking for a solution that allows users of my application to download multiple .zip files that will add a "modular" feel to my application. I've used the Dropbox API in another app to allow users to backup items to their…
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How can I get the dropbox short url from Dropbox Chooser?

Is there a way to get the short url for sharing a document through the Dropbox Chooser?
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How to do Dropbox authentication in a single page app without opening a new window?

I have a single page app that integrates with other services such as Dropbox and LinkedIn. Dropbox, for instance, has great API and I got the authentication working by opening Dropbox's authentication link in another window. Once the user…
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