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Java SDK - No refresh token?
Hey, i try to get the refresh token with the Java SDK (Android App). I start authentication with this: Auth.startOAuth2Authentication(getContext(), "abc"); And then in onResume: @Ove...
The startOAuth2Authentication method uses the old flow, which currently gives legacy "long-lived access tokens", which don't expire by themselves. Note that starting September 30th, 2021 Dropbox will no longer return new long-lived access tokens, so you should switch to the new flow.
The startOAuth2PKCE uses the new flow, which gives "short-lived access tokens", which do expire by themselves, as well as "refresh tokens", which don't expire by themselves.
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffYou should use the startOAuth2PKCE method instead of startOAuth2Authentication now. You can find an example here:
Greg-DB wrote:You should use the startOAuth2PKCE method instead of startOAuth2Authentication now. You can find an example here:
Yes, with the startOAuth2PKCE - Method i get a refresh token. Does the authToken with startOAuth2Authentication - Method never expire?
- Greg-DB
The startOAuth2Authentication method uses the old flow, which currently gives legacy "long-lived access tokens", which don't expire by themselves. Note that starting September 30th, 2021 Dropbox will no longer return new long-lived access tokens, so you should switch to the new flow.
The startOAuth2PKCE uses the new flow, which gives "short-lived access tokens", which do expire by themselves, as well as "refresh tokens", which don't expire by themselves.
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