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This wikiHow teaches you how to make a file in your Dropbox available offline when you’re using an Android.
Steps
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1Open Dropbox. Look for the blue open box icon on your home screen or in the app drawer. Opening the app will display a list of folders in your Dropbox.
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2Tap the folder that contains the file.Advertisement
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3Tap the arrow next to the file's name. A pop-up menu will appear.
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4Slide the “Available offline” switch to the position. As long as this switch is on, you’ll be able to access this file in the Dropbox app without having to connect to the internet.
- It may take a few moments for the file to save to your Android.
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1. Open Dropbox.
2. Open the folder that contains the file.
3. Tap the arrow next to the file.
4. Slide the “Available offline” switch to the On position.
