Dropbox on iOS 8 - can't view RTF files??

[jtfolden]

I haven't seen it mentioned but...

Since upgrading to iOS 8, I can't view RTF files in Dropbox. These files were originally created by TextEdit and i have been viewing them using Dropbox's built-in editor for a year or so. Now, Dropbox acts like it's downloading the file and just says "Couldn't load file".

Anyone else seeing this?

I've deleted and re-installed Dropbox and have also deleted and re-added the RTF files to Dropbox.

Thanks,
John

 

[AllergyDoc]

They just updated the app. Maybe it's fixed now.

 

[jtfolden]

Nope. :-( I've been hopeful with each update but no...

 

[AllergyDoc]

You're right, I just tried it. I have Documents by Readle and able to "Open In" to it.

 

[jtfolden]

Thanks for confirming it. :-/

 

[AllergyDoc]

I sent a report, hopefully they'll fix it soon. And bump up the amount of storage on their free accounts while they're at it. Gotta compete with iCloud.

 

[nREMfan]

Any word on this? Dropbox app (both iPad and iPhone) won't load RTF files. So annoying.

 

[Phatpat]

Same problem here for a couple weeks

 

[kingdom23]

I emailed support about this problem last month. They said they are aware of it and are working on a fix. I got tired of waiting and now use Box which reads all my rtf files. It is a much better storage system all round and gives you much more free storage. I have now deleted Dropbox.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

This is not just a Dropbox problem. Goodreader on iOS8 is also (now) having trouble with RTF files. Some apps (like Notability can open RTF files) while others are now broken.

 

[bransoj]

I had an update for Dropbox earlier today and it mentioned fixing this issue in the update notes.