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tbox's avatar
tbox
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Can't set passcode on mobile app

I have an Android phone (Android 12) and installed Dropbox on my phone and the app is not allowing me to set a passcode. I click the slider to enable passcode and it prompts me for passcode and then says "Passcode set", but the slider unsets itself and the passcode doesn't get set.

 

Any suggestions?

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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    3 years ago

    Hey tbox, welcome to our forum!

     

    Can you send me the app version that your Dropbox app is running on your phone? 

     

    Also, I’d like you to clear the app’s cache via its settings and reinstall it on your device, before trying to set a passcode again. 

     

    Let me know how this goes.

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    3 years ago

    Hey tbox, welcome to our forum!

     

    Can you send me the app version that your Dropbox app is running on your phone? 

     

    Also, I’d like you to clear the app’s cache via its settings and reinstall it on your device, before trying to set a passcode again. 

     

    Let me know how this goes.

    • tbox's avatar
      tbox
      New member | Level 2
      3 years ago

      Thanks for your reply Nancy.

       

      I am using version 280.2.2 of the app and I did as you suggested. That seems to fix the problem for me.

       

      Thanks again!

      • marvf's avatar
        marvf
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago
        I have the same problem using 310.2.2 on a galaxy s22 running Android 13. Deleting the cache and reinstalling the app does not fix this. It's a dangerous flaw in that anyone gaining access to my phone while it's unlocked has access to Dropbox. I cannot set a fingerprint without having a passcode configured, so I must log off after each use of Dropbox which is a hassle.

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