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Andy50's avatar
Andy50
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Photo Location Information in Android App

When viewing photos it is possible to look at a subset of the 'Exif' data associated with a photo by clicking on the appropriate symbol (ⓘ in the Android App).

The Android version shows the location (GPS) data. However, this appears to be wrong and in some cases, nonsensical. As an example, one photo is reported to have Latitude 108.035 N, Longitude 21.2805 E. Windows file properties and other apps report the correct location (approx. geo:51.951 N,1.348 E). Obviously 108N does not exist in the real world!

Anyone know what is wrong with Dropbox?

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    Welcome aboard the Community, Andy50

     

    Can you let me know what’s the app version of the Dropbox app you’re using on your Android device? 

     

    When did you notice this issue in the first place? 

     

    Keep me posted for more updates!

    • Andy50's avatar
      Andy50
      Explorer | Level 4

      Thanks for your reply. The Android app version is showing as 322.2.4 - on both a phone and a recently acquired tablet. The issue applies to both devices.

      I noticed the problem yesterday when reviewing photos on the tablet where the information 'button' is more visible.

      A screen-shot of the information panel (from the phone) is attached as is the relevant portion of the Windows file properties from a PC.

      Dropbox reports very different locations for photos taken within a short distance of one another which makes me think it is referencing an incorrect element of the EXIF data.

      Another point to note is the presentation of the exposure time. Conventionally, photographers use reciprocal values - i.e. 0.0015625 sec is usually shown as 1/640 sec. I can provide more examples if that help though generally I would not want to post location data in a public forum. The photo referenced below was taken in England and the Windows location data is correct.

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        Thanks for the screenshots, Andy50! I’ve removed your location data due to security reasons. 

         

        Can you let me know if you see the same thing on the Dropbox website or just the mobile app?

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