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Document file names automatically change during Share
I'm using a Huawei Y7 Android 8.1.0. Everytime I select share for a PDF or DOCX file and select whatsapp or viber, the file gets renamed to a longer file name. In Whatsapp it shows 'NULL' in the thread. When opened within Whatsapp it shows long file name. Does anyone know how to stop this. It happen...
I'm using a Huawei Y7 Android 8.1.0. Everytime I select share for a PDF or DOCX file and select whatsapp or viber, the file gets renamed to a longer file name. In Whatsapp it shows 'NULL' in the thread. When opened within Whatsapp it shows long file name. Does anyone know how to stop this. It happens for file names less than 8 characters. My issue is I want to share the file with the name I have given but not a long meaningless code. All software including android and apps are updated. App caches cleared. Can anyone help?
bunkinet
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Apr 6, 2020, 05:14 AM
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Save Gmail attachment to different Gdrive
I have a personal Gmail (Google) account created some years back for my Android phone. Recently I have been given access to a new Gmail account by my employer. When I open the Gmail or Gdrive apps they both show the two accounts and allow me to easily switch between them (Gmail has a useful combined...
I have a personal Gmail (Google) account created some years back for my Android phone. Recently I have been given access to a new Gmail account by my employer.
When I open the Gmail or Gdrive apps they both show the two accounts and allow me to easily switch between them (Gmail has a useful combined *All inboxes* option too). So far, so good.
However if I open a mail sent by my employer to my work Gmail account and click on the *Save to Drive* icon on the attached PDF, the pop-up dialog box allows me to save the attachment only to my personal Gdrive account; it doesn't list my work Gdrive account at all.
So how do I directly save an attachment from my work Gmail to my work Gdrive?
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Rita
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Feb 9, 2022, 03:38 PM
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Gmail emails with images get stuck in outbox for 1-2 days
*Android 11; Samsung Galaxy A20; Gmail app (fully updated):* When I send an email that has an image, the email gets stuck in the Gmail outbox folder (status = Queued) for a day or two before eventually being sent. Details: 1. This issue started a couple of weeks ago. The Gmail app worked fine before...
*Android 11; Samsung Galaxy A20; Gmail app (fully updated):*
When I send an email that has an image, the email gets stuck in the Gmail outbox folder (status = Queued) for a day or two before eventually being sent.
Details:
1. This issue started a couple of weeks ago. The Gmail app worked fine before then -- ever since I got the phone years ago. I'm not aware of any changes that were made to my phone/settings that might have caused this issue.
2. The issue happens no matter what the file size is -- not just for large photos. For example, a screenshot of a small area of the screen also has this issue.
3. The network type is a cell data plan, not Wi-Fi. Although switching to Wi-Fi doesn't solve the issue either.
4. I tried resetting the Gmail app by un-updating the app (can't uninstall the app), then re-updating the app. That had no effect. I also cleared the app cache and data.
5. The issue happens regardless of the email recipient.
6. I don't have this problem when sending emails that have no attachments.
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Why are emails with attachments not being sent right away?
User1973
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May 5, 2023, 07:50 AM
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Can't open PDFs (and other files) from WhatsApp
I'm using a Xiaomi MI 9 SE phone (Android v11, MIUI Global v12.5.1). For quite a long time now, I've had the problem of not being able to open PDF files attached to WhatsApp messages I receive. When I double-click them, the app I choose either shows nothing, or immediately quits (depends on the app)...
I'm using a Xiaomi MI 9 SE phone (Android v11, MIUI Global v12.5.1). For quite a long time now, I've had the problem of not being able to open PDF files attached to WhatsApp messages I receive. When I double-click them, the app I choose either shows nothing, or immediately quits (depends on the app).
I tried to check the app permissions, and there are no permissions - that I know off - that WhatsApp is missing. I also tried updating WhatsApp, which didn't help.
I do not have this problem with other messaging applications, e.g. Telegram. Also, the different viewers / handling apps are able to open PDFs from other sources.
What's the cause of this problem, and what can I do about it?
Note: My situation is not the same as in Cannot open PDF files received on WhatsApp directly , where the user was getting an error message about not having the appropriate app for the content type.
einpoklum
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May 12, 2023, 09:42 PM
• Last activity: Sep 23, 2023, 05:45 PM
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Google Gmail on Android 12 now only share e-mail attachments with WhatsApp
A short while ago, on my Motorola cell phone, when I opened up an e-mail attachment I could select which app I would use to share the file/photo with. I was used to share through **WhatsApp**, but accidentally I checked an option to always share via WhatsApp. Now I cannot revert it back, so that I c...
A short while ago, on my Motorola cell phone, when I opened up an e-mail attachment I could select which app I would use to share the file/photo with.
I was used to share through **WhatsApp**, but accidentally I checked an option to
always share via WhatsApp. Now I cannot revert it back, so that I can choose
another app to do the sharing with.
By chance, someone ever found out a way to restore the choice of apps when
sharing a e-mail attachment through Google Gmail on Android 12 ?
I've searched through Google Gmail settings, but to no avail thus far.
Rd2023
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Dec 29, 2022, 07:35 PM
• Last activity: Jan 7, 2023, 01:20 PM
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Sending messages to iPhone with File attachment
I just switched phones and carrier, going from a Huawei P20 to a Samsung S20 FE 5G. I used to be able to easily send PDFs and other files via MMS (as long as the file didn't exceed a certain size). Since I changed phone/carrier, I am no longer able to send files to iPhone users. I still have the opt...
I just switched phones and carrier, going from a Huawei P20 to a Samsung S20 FE 5G.
I used to be able to easily send PDFs and other files via MMS (as long as the file didn't exceed a certain size).
Since I changed phone/carrier, I am no longer able to send files to iPhone users.
I still have the options to send files to other Android user, but that doesn't seem to be an option with iPhones, which is an absolute deal breaker for me as I rely on it quite a lot for work where everyone but me is using an iPhone.
Do you know of a work around or way that would allow me to send PDF files via "text message" as I used to? And I of course mean actual files, not links to cloud drive.
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for your help!
Allan Randolph
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Mar 17, 2022, 02:32 PM
• Last activity: Mar 19, 2022, 11:45 AM
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 default email attachment location
How can I change the default location on my Samsung Galaxy tab 4 for email attachments? When I download, say, a picture attachment it automatically sends it to internal device storage. I want to send my downloaded email attachments to my microSD card.
How can I change the default location on my Samsung Galaxy tab 4 for email attachments? When I download, say, a picture attachment it automatically sends it to internal device storage. I want to send my downloaded email attachments to my microSD card.
Shelly
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Nov 2, 2014, 09:00 AM
• Last activity: Jan 27, 2022, 05:00 PM
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I can't send a picture attachment within a text message - using NET10 (Motorola ATRIX 2)
I can't send a picture attachment within a text message - using NET10 (Motorola ATRIX 2) - have only had the service for a month and this is the first time I've tried sending a picture
I can't send a picture attachment within a text message - using NET10 (Motorola ATRIX 2) - have only had the service for a month and this is the first time I've tried sending a picture
Kora
(31 rep)
Apr 19, 2013, 12:39 AM
• Last activity: Jan 11, 2022, 08:03 AM
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Cannot upload arbitrary files using Chrome
Using for the first time latest Chrome (v30.x) on Android 4.0.4 ICS on a 1st Gen. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. To my huge surprise am not able to upload any files other than images or camera videos? In any webmail when I click attach a list of apps is displayed that includes Gallery, Camera etc....
Using for the first time latest Chrome (v30.x) on Android 4.0.4 ICS on a 1st Gen. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. To my huge surprise am not able to upload any files other than images or camera videos? In any webmail when I click attach a list of apps is displayed that includes Gallery, Camera etc. But the in-built file manager (My Files) is nowhere to be seen. Thinking there was a problem with it I tried many other file manager apps but none of them show up either. In stock Android browser though the in-built file manager is visible and allows me to select and upload files with any extension.
What could be wrong with Chrome and if possible how can I fix it?
Charles
(41 rep)
Oct 23, 2013, 10:47 PM
• Last activity: Sep 3, 2020, 09:47 AM
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Open attachment that contains forwarded email (MIME type message/rfc822)
When I forward an email with Mutt from my laptop, Mutt adds the forwarded email as an attachment with MIME type "message/rfc822". Unfortunately, Android's stock email client "com.android.email" version 8.1.0 displays the received email like this: 
Two things are wrong with that:
* It doesn't show the forwarded email's content.
* It doesn't show the content of the non-forwarded email, the body of the email I wrote in Mutt.
The email displays properly when using K-9 Mail.
Is there a way to make the email app show the email and its attachment?
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I'm on a Samsung Galaxy J5 running LineageOS.
Matthias Braun
(163 rep)
Jun 17, 2020, 02:23 PM
• Last activity: Jun 19, 2020, 09:40 PM
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Where is my Outlook attachment downloaded?
I use the [Outlook app][1] on my Android phone and I received an attachment in one of my emails. I downloaded it and it automatically opened with another app so I can read it. Now I want to retrieve it and make a copy, on my phone. Which folder in my phone should I search to find that attached file?...
I use the Outlook app on my Android phone and I received an attachment in one of my emails. I downloaded it and it automatically opened with another app so I can read it.
Now I want to retrieve it and make a copy, on my phone. Which folder in my phone should I search to find that attached file? I searched the Download and Attachments folders, without success.
Vince
(109 rep)
Nov 5, 2015, 02:26 PM
• Last activity: Dec 19, 2019, 11:52 AM
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Hide files from WhatsApp's possible attachments
I have a problem. I have some files in my android phone which I don't want to be shown on WhatsApp attachment possibilities. I created the `.nomedia` file inside the directory where the files are but WhatsApp keeps showing them. I changed the directory's name and even clear the WhatsApp cache howeve...
I have a problem. I have some files in my android phone which I don't want to be shown on WhatsApp attachment possibilities. I created the
.nomedia file inside the directory where the files are but WhatsApp keeps showing them. I changed the directory's name and even clear the WhatsApp cache however, when I try to attach a file WhatsApp keeps showing the directory with the old name and showing the thumbnails of the files even though the files can't be shared (since they don't exists anymore).
WhatsApp doesn't "see" the directory with the new name, however, I want to erase the thumbnails as well. Is there any possibility that doesn't imply to reinstall/clear the data of WhatsApp?
Thank you!
crscardellino
(113 rep)
Jul 6, 2017, 10:26 PM
• Last activity: Nov 26, 2018, 12:13 PM
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How can I view all of my attachments from gmail?
When I search in Gmail app for files that were attached to emails, Gmail can't find them. Is there a way to see all of my attachments from Gmail? 3rd-party apps would be acceptable too.
When I search in Gmail app for files that were attached to emails, Gmail can't find them.
Is there a way to see all of my attachments from Gmail? 3rd-party apps would be acceptable too.
user60695
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May 14, 2014, 02:26 PM
• Last activity: Sep 30, 2018, 07:18 AM
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Attachments disappearing from sent mail
I'm having an issue with sending attachments from Gmail on android. Whenever I send an attachment, it disappears from the message and is not delivered. Visiting Gmail through web interface confirms the attachment is not there. This happened to me using both my phone and tablet both running android 7...
I'm having an issue with sending attachments from Gmail on android.
Whenever I send an attachment, it disappears from the message and is not delivered.
Visiting Gmail through web interface confirms the attachment is not there.
This happened to me using both my phone and tablet both running android 7.0
To Do
(584 rep)
Feb 26, 2018, 09:57 AM
• Last activity: Mar 4, 2018, 08:45 PM
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Send pdf file as attachment to text message
Maybe this is a naive question, but I was wondering if I could attach a pdf file to a text message. I have a Sony Xperia M4 Acqua running on Android 5.0.
Maybe this is a naive question, but I was wondering if I could attach a pdf file to a text message. I have a Sony Xperia M4 Acqua running on Android 5.0.
Nick
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Jun 16, 2016, 07:11 PM
• Last activity: Feb 10, 2018, 08:29 AM
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Samsung s7edge- can't open attachments on emails
I'm having recent trouble opening up PDf and other types of files on my S7. It was never an issue. I've tried freeing some storage, cleaning out the cache, and also one suggestion was to go into default settings in Applications. can anyone suggest something more specific.My default for internet is A...
I'm having recent trouble opening up PDf and other types of files on my
S7. It was never an issue. I've tried freeing some storage, cleaning out the cache, and also one suggestion was to go into default settings in Applications.
can anyone suggest something more specific.My default for internet is AOL
PS. If I go to downloads and open an old pdf file , no problem, it opens
mango061
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Jan 16, 2017, 03:43 PM
• Last activity: Dec 13, 2017, 01:10 PM
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Unable to upload attachments in the yahoo mail
I am currently using the Xiaomi Redmi 1S device with Android 4.3 operating system.I log-in through yahoo in my mi browser and try to attach an image.The problem comes in attaching an image under the attachments option. Steps Followed to attach an image:- 1)Clicked on Attachment icon under the mail....
I am currently using the Xiaomi Redmi 1S device with Android 4.3 operating system.I log-in through yahoo in my mi browser and try to attach an image.The problem comes in attaching an image under the attachments option.
Steps Followed to attach an image:-
1)Clicked on Attachment icon under the mail.
2)The browse page loads and i click on browse and select the image which i want to send.
3)After selecting the image it instead opens another blank page.
4)Tried going back and re-select the image but again upon selecting the image it opens a new blank page.
I cannot pin point where exactly the problem is(whether the WiFi or the browser).
**Note**:-The image gets selected under the browse option very rarely(i.e in 4 times i try the image gets selected only once and it get's difficult if i try to attach multiple images )
user285oo6
(1238 rep)
Oct 14, 2014, 12:01 PM
• Last activity: May 10, 2017, 10:35 AM
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How can I attach a file to an MMS message?
Can I attach files to an MMS message? I am looking for a way to attach files like doc, pdf, or zip and send them over MMS.
Can I attach files to an MMS message? I am looking for a way to attach files like doc, pdf, or zip and send them over MMS.
yasserbn
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Aug 16, 2012, 04:07 PM
• Last activity: Apr 14, 2017, 08:28 PM
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Unable to send attachment from Gmail using browser
I want to send PDF, and DOC file using Gmail on Sony Xperia. But there is no option to add attachment on Google Chrome, Firefox or Dolphin. Also, when I open Gmail on stock browser with desktop version, there is an option to add an attachment, but it doesn't actually add the attachment, and only tex...
I want to send PDF, and DOC file using Gmail on Sony Xperia. But there is no option to add attachment on Google Chrome, Firefox or Dolphin. Also, when I open Gmail on stock browser with desktop version, there is an option to add an attachment, but it doesn't actually add the attachment, and only text data is sent. How to send attachment using Gmail on phone?
sagar
(131 rep)
Mar 19, 2015, 07:05 AM
• Last activity: Dec 28, 2016, 07:26 PM
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Firefox Android adding random strings to attached file names
Firefox Android is adding '**tmp_random number-**' in prefix and '**-random number**' in suffix of the file name I attached to any website. I have tried Gmail and a number of website but it's changing my attached file name on all websites from 'Alam Resume.pdf' to 'tmp_123456-Alam Resume-1234567.pdf...
Firefox Android is adding '**tmp_random number-**' in prefix and '**-random number**' in suffix of the file name I attached to any website. I have tried Gmail and a number of website but it's changing my attached file name on all websites from 'Alam Resume.pdf' to 'tmp_123456-Alam Resume-1234567.pdf'.
I have double checked the file name of the file in question and found it correct. I even tried attaching different files but the issue is still there but when I use desktop browser to send same files it didn't add any number to the attached file name.
My Firefox Android version is 49.0.2
Android version is 5.1.1
Attaching files from ext SD Card
Alam
(169 rep)
Nov 1, 2016, 11:30 AM
• Last activity: Nov 2, 2016, 06:23 AM
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