Dropbox: Remove files from the smartphone
This step-by-step guide shows you how to remove Dropbox files from your smartphone. The procedure applies to both the iOS and the Android version of the app.
iOS: Remove Dropbox file
Open the Dropbox app on your iPhone.
- Under Files in your Dropbox folders, navigate to the file you want to delete.
- Tap on the file in the list and then on the menu icon with the three dots at the top right.
- At this point choose "Delete".
- Confirm again with "Delete".
Android: delete Dropbox file
Open the Dropbox app on your Android smartphone.
- In the folders that appear in your Dropbox, navigate to the file you want to delete.
- Tap the down arrow next to the file, then tap the "Delete" icon.
- At this point, swipe down a little and tap "Delete".
- Finally, confirm again with "Delete".