Dropbox Camera Uploads Not Working
Workaround available iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
Camera uploads usually stall because the app lost photo permissions, background activity is restricted, or the upload got stuck. Update the app, re-grant full photo access, and toggle camera uploads off and on.
Most likely fix: Update the Dropbox app.
Symptoms
New photos and videos on the phone don't appear in the Camera Uploads folder, the app says it's uploading but nothing finishes, or only some photos upload.
Why it happens
- Photo access set to limited/selected photos
- Background App Refresh or battery saver stopping uploads
- Outdated Dropbox app
- Storage quota full
- Upload queue stuck
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Update the Dropbox app
- Install the latest version from the App Store or Google Play
2. Give Dropbox full photo access
- iPhone: Settings > Dropbox > Photos > Full Access
- Android: Settings > Apps > Dropbox > Permissions > Photos and videos > Allow
3. Toggle camera uploads
- In the Dropbox app open Account > Camera uploads
- Turn it off, wait a minute, turn it back on
4. Keep the app open on Wi-Fi
- Open Dropbox in the foreground while on Wi-Fi and charging until the queue clears
5. Sign out and set up again
- Sign out of the Dropbox app, sign back in, and run camera uploads setup again
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