SMS Backup to dropbox in text file
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Quickly and easily enable Applets using Android SMS and Dropbox.-
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New messages to Dropbox
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Sync your text msg with Dropbox and save space
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SMS in dropbox text file
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Send or receive an SMS when there is a new shared file link added to Dropbox
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Send or receive an SMS when there is a new shared file link added to Dropbox
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Back Up sms to DropBox
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If Any new SMS received, then Create a txt file in Obsidian.
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Backup All Your SMS Messages To #Dropbox
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Build your own Android SMS and Dropbox automations
Triggers (If this)
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Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
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New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
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Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
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New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
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New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
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New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
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New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
Queries (With)
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History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
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File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
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List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
Actions (Then that)
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Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
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Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
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Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
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Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
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Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
How to connect Android SMS and Dropbox
Find or create an Applet
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