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Get EXTRA 5GB testing latest Dropbox beta!

If you don't have Dropbox account CLICK HERE to open one and get initial 2.25GB* free instead of 2GB you would normally get without referral.
*must download and install dropbox client to pc for bonus to show.
**completing 'get started' will get you another 250MB for a total of 2.5GB shortly after registering
Now for the rest that do:
"Hi everyone!
Even though the holidays have passed, we're really stoked to give you guys one more present -- a new experimental release! Under the wrapping you'll find a bunch of new toys, including a brand new Camera Upload feature. Here are the release notes:
• Automatically uploads photos and videos in the background using Wi-Fi or data plan
• 500MB of free space on first photo uploaded automatically
• Upload files of any size (no more 180 MB limit!)
• Support for resuming file uploads when there are network issues
• Various performance improvements & bug fixes
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 5GB total (including the initial 500MB space).
[Update: this space is not separate from 5GB given for uploading on our desktop clients. Uploading from either desktop clients or Android app will count towards the same 5GB free space.]
Grab the APK directly from here:
http://db.tt/4ZL2gCdt
or scan this QR Code:
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=http://db.tt/4ZL2gCdt
Check it out and let us know what you think!"
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Those that would rather make that 5GB uploading form computer:
"Hello Forum users!
Another day another build. We're trying to snipe all the most common bugs. Keep plugging in those cameras!
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 4.5GB total. [Update: To clarify, you can get up to 5GB of free space with this feature, if you count the initial 500MB space for the first photo import].
1.3.12
500MB of free space on first photo import
Cleanup UI in Windows non admin installation.
Fix infinite restart of Dropbox when database was corrupted.
Fix import error on iPhone with lots and lots of photos.
Better Handling of out of quota issues on first photo import.
Other small fixes
1.3 Features
Importing of photos from cameras, phones, and SD cards.
Batch upload/download of files.
Windows: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.exe
Mac OS X: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.dmg
Linux x86_64: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86_64-1.3.12.tar.gz
Linux x86: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86-1.3.12.tar.gz
Notes:
Clients 1.3.5 and earlier had an auto-update bug. Please install this version so that your client will stay up to date!
The photo import feature is not available on Mac 10.4 and Linux.
For Android devices, it's best to use "Connect as Disk Drive". HTC Sync will not work.
To import from iPhone, make sure to unlock your phone and enter your passcode before importing, otherwise it will claim to find no photos.
If importing from your iPhone on Mac gives an import error, try hard resetting it--hold down the power and the home button for 5 seconds. This will reboot the phone; it shouldn't change your settings or delete data.
On Windows, this feature relies on Autoplay. Please enable Autoplay to use this feature if you have disabled it.
On XP and Vista, it relies on the Windows Image Acquisition Service. If this service is not started, please start the service and reinstall Dropbox to use this feature. On WIndows Server, you may have to install the Desktop Experience feature.
On Windows 7, newer devices that rely on Device Stage (in the Control Panel) will not show Dropbox as an import option until you select "Change Program" for the default.
The Galaxy Nexus takes a lot of time to connect on OS X because it likes to pretend that every image on the device is a photograph. We now estimate how long it's going to take and show you that in the progress bar but it's usually in the order of minutes. We're working to see if this can be improved.
As usual, we strongly recommend making a backup of your Dropbox before upgrading to this build as we'll need a few weeks to be certain of its stability. We will rapidly release new builds as necessary to snipe the most common issues as they arise."
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Enjoy and hury while beta testing lasts!

Thansk mate. Using the latest version now. Hope to get some more free space...

Note that only auto upload gives you free space. Manual selecting files no matter how big they are even from camera folder will not give you bonus space.
Easily solved though. Turn on autoupload in dropbox client (its limited to 25mb per file for GSM uploads but can be changed to unlimited if you so desire and your plan covers it) and take some 3-5 minute videos with 1080p resolution. Those quickly fill requirements and can be deleted after.
Sent from my GT-I9100

Thank you a lot! I'm just recording nothing for 5 minutes and record again. Gonna get 5gb in no time. I love Dropbox!

Thanks for this!

freemini said:
Thank you a lot! I'm just recording nothing for 5 minutes and record again. Gonna get 5gb in no time. I love Dropbox!
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Fastest way (tip i saw on g+) is to use beta desktop client provided in first post with those blank videos (you can put any avi or mp4 video on usb as well as long as it is in the dcim/camera foler and has not been uploaded to dropbox before and note 'renaming does not work') and use autorun dropbox import function.
must connect in mass storage mode or just plug microsd card ( usb reader and external hard drive does work as long as you keep proper folder structure dcim/camera). allow import to complete then in dropbox client 'pause syncing'. go to dropbox 'camera uploads' folder and delete files. again in dropbox client 'resume syncing' and thats it.
you just maxed 5GB without wasting all that time and bandwith!
note:you must have at least 4.5GB in pics and videos plus that one initial picture
another note: your maximum in pics and videos you want to import can not be greater than total dropbox ammount available to you or it will fail to sync properly. so best keep it around 5 just in case.

The free space is forever?
thanks for the apk

technically yes. well for as long as they are in business or they decide to take it away lol.

Awesome thanks for bringing this to xda....
Cheers

after dropbox, google music, onlive, hulu and all the "cloud solution" available, i wondering how they will sell big storage ( and expensive ) phones

it didn't add 5GB to my free space. And to many many other users (I checked other websites). So it is fake!

golcheck said:
it didn't add 5GB to my free space. And to many many other users (I checked other websites). So it is fake!
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It has worked for me, definitely not fake

TvBTvB said:
It has worked for me, definitely not fake
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how did you do that?
---------- Post added at 10:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:05 PM ----------
Oh I got it....for every 500MB of photos I get additional 500MB, up to 4.5GB.....

golcheck said:
how did you do that?
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1 (Not required) Exit dropbox (right click tray: Exit)
2 Collect 5GB of .avi's on your pc (If you have 5GB storage space, if you have 2GB, collect 2GB of .avi's)
3 Copy the .avi's to your phone in DCIM/Camera folder
4 Install/Update your desktop(Windows etc. Not android!) dropbox client from the first post
5 Make sure dropbox is running
6 Connect your phone in mass storage mode
7 From the action pop-up in Windows choose: Import with dropbox
8 Wait until import is complete
9 While dropbox is uploading the files (After indexing!) right-click the tray icon and select 'pause syncing'
10 Delete the avi's from Dropbox/Camera Uploads folder
11 Right-click the tray icon and select 'resume syncing'
12 Done!
Thanks to Idan73 of course!

golcheck said:
it didn't add 5GB to my free space. And to many many other users (I checked other websites). So it is fake!
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Reread all 3 of my posts on this page dealing with this and you'll have your solution.
Sent from my GT-I9100

TvBTvB said:
2 Collect 5GB of .avi's on your pc (If you have 5GB storage space, if you have 2GB, collect 2GB of .avi's)
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Just small correction and explanation on this.
You can put 5GB of videos right away because you initially have 2GB at least and as long as you have at least largest individual file size free in the account you'll be fine. Cause it will be auto bumped by 500MB increments.
My note in one of the posts above referred to people with for example 4gb free trying to sync 17gb i read somewhere.
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TvBTvB said:
1 (Not required) Exit dropbox (right click tray: Exit)
2 Collect 5GB of .avi's on your pc (If you have 5GB storage space, if you have 2GB, collect 2GB of .avi's)
3 Copy the .avi's to your phone in DCIM/Camera folder
4 Install/Update your desktop(Windows etc. Not android!) dropbox client from the first post
5 Make sure dropbox is running
6 Connect your phone in mass storage mode
7 From the action pop-up in Windows choose: Import with dropbox
8 Wait until import is complete
9 While dropbox is uploading the files (After indexing!) right-click the tray icon and select 'pause syncing'
10 Delete the avi's from Dropbox/Camera Uploads folder
11 Right-click the tray icon and select 'resume syncing'
12 Done!
Thanks to Idan73 of course!
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Thanks to you and Idan73. Worked as a charm

select all
I would like to see the feature select or/and deselect
Cheers

Idan73 said:
Fastest way (tip i saw on g+) is to use beta desktop client provided in first post with those blank videos (you can put any avi or mp4 video on usb as well as long as it is in the dcim/camera foler and has not been uploaded to dropbox before and note 'renaming does not work') and use autorun dropbox import function.
must connect in mass storage mode or just plug microsd card (some reports suggest usb reader and external hard drive does not work). allow import to complete then in dropbox client 'pause syncing'. go to dropbox 'camera uploads' folder and delete files. again in dropbox client 'resume syncing' and thats it.
you just maxed 5GB without wasting all that time and bandwith!
note:you must have at least 4.5GB in pics and videos plus that one initial picture
another note: your maximum in pics and videos you want to import can not be greater than total dropbox ammount available to you or it will fail to sync properly. so best keep it around 5 just in case.
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Could you be a little more clear? IE can you use USB sticks?

Mullicious said:
Could you be a little more clear? IE can you use USB sticks?
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Right in the middle "some reports suggest... " yes that includes sticks... Haven't tested personally. You could try and let us know. If it works for you I will change post accordingly.
@tvbtvb has made concise step by step rewrite of this few posts up ^^^.
Sent from my GT-I9100

[BETA][APK]Dropbox 2.0.9[MAXIMUM 4.5GB BONUS!]

from this thread
Hi everyone!
Even though the holidays have passed, we're really stoked to give you guys one more present -- a new experimental release! Under the wrapping you'll find a bunch of new toys, including a brand new Camera Upload feature. Here are the release notes:
• Automatically uploads photos and videos in the background using Wi-Fi or data plan
• 500MB of free space on first photo uploaded automatically
• Upload files of any size (no more 180 MB limit!)
• Support for resuming file uploads when there are network issues
• Various performance improvements & bug fixes
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 5GB total (including the initial 500MB space).
[Update: this space is not separate from 5GB given for uploading on our desktop clients. Uploading from either desktop clients or Android app will count towards the same 5GB free space.]
Grab the APK directly from here:
CLICK!
or scan this QR Code:
QR
Check it out and let us know what you think!

This is for PCs and MACs: (original thread)
Another day another build. We're trying to snipe all the most common bugs. Keep plugging in those cameras!
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 4.5GB total. [Update: To clarify, you can get up to 5GB of free space with this feature, if you count the initial 500MB space for the first photo import].
1.3.12
500MB of free space on first photo import
Cleanup UI in Windows non admin installation.
Fix infinite restart of Dropbox when database was corrupted.
Fix import error on iPhone with lots and lots of photos.
Better Handling of out of quota issues on first photo import.
Other small fixes
1.3 Features
Importing of photos from cameras, phones, and SD cards.
Batch upload/download of files.
Windows: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.exe
Mac OS X: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.dmg
Linux x86_64: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86_64-1.3.12.tar.gz
Linux x86: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86-1.3.12.tar.gz
Notes:
Clients 1.3.5 and earlier had an auto-update bug. Please install this version so that your client will stay up to date!
The photo import feature is not available on Mac 10.4 and Linux.
For Android devices, it's best to use "Connect as Disk Drive". HTC Sync will not work.
To import from iPhone, make sure to unlock your phone and enter your passcode before importing, otherwise it will claim to find no photos.
If importing from your iPhone on Mac gives an import error, try hard resetting it--hold down the power and the home button for 5 seconds. This will reboot the phone; it shouldn't change your settings or delete data.
On Windows, this feature relies on Autoplay. Please enable Autoplay to use this feature if you have disabled it.
On XP and Vista, it relies on the Windows Image Acquisition Service. If this service is not started, please start the service and reinstall Dropbox to use this feature. On WIndows Server, you may have to install the Desktop Experience feature.
On Windows 7, newer devices that rely on Device Stage (in the Control Panel) will not show Dropbox as an import option until you select "Change Program" for the default.
The Galaxy Nexus takes a lot of time to connect on OS X because it likes to pretend that every image on the device is a photograph. We now estimate how long it's going to take and show you that in the progress bar but it's usually in the order of minutes. We're working to see if this can be improved.
As usual, we strongly recommend making a backup of your Dropbox before upgrading to this build as we'll need a few weeks to be certain of its stability. We will rapidly release new builds as necessary to snipe the most common issues as they arise.

"For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus"
Do you have to leave them forever, or in time can you delete them and still retain the free 500mb?
I used the DT app and uploaded 600mb of photos... no additional "500 mb" yet rewarded and normally they are instant on that like they were when I sync'd my first photos from my Prime. So, not sure what the angle is?

Lock-N-Load said:
"For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus"
Do you have to leave them forever, or in time can you delete them and still retain the free 500mb?
I used the DT app and uploaded 600mb of photos... no additional "500 mb" yet rewarded and normally they are instant on that like they were when I sync'd my first photos from my Prime. So, not sure what the angle is?
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You have to use the camera upload option to automatically sync pics and videos.
You can delete them afterwards. I just made several 10 minute videos and the uploaded and i get my 5GB.
Opps hit the thanks on accident, freebie

I got a total of 5GB total, you get 500MB for the first upload and 4,5GB for every 500MB of photo+video you upload.

trailblazerz11 said:
You have to use the camera upload option to automatically sync pics and videos.
You can delete them afterwards. I just made several 10 minute videos and the uploaded and i get my 5GB.
Opps hit the thanks on accident, freebie
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Read post #1... you should be able to upload via desk or phone and earn the extras
So far, only vids and photos uploaded from my phone or tablet are earning the 500mb extras, desktop is not getting it done as claimed
UPDATE: I just did the Google Adwords method last night until this morning. I have been meaning to do it since I read about it month ago, but this whole thing prompted me to go for it. In 12 hours I spent $10 and got over 30 signups and maxed out my allotted free "referral" space - I only needed 27. So on a Free account, I now have just over 15gb of storage.

Lock-N-Load said:
"For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus"
Do you have to leave them forever, or in time can you delete them and still retain the free 500mb?
I used the DT app and uploaded 600mb of photos... no additional "500 mb" yet rewarded and normally they are instant on that like they were when I sync'd my first photos from my Prime. So, not sure what the angle is?
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After gaining the bonus you can delete the files.
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Get EXTRA 5GB testing latest Dropbox beta!

If you don't have Dropbox account CLICK HERE to open one and get initial 2.25GB* free instead of 2GB you would normally get without referral.
*must download and install dropbox client to pc for bonus to show.
**completing 'get started' will get you another 250MB for a total of 2.5GB shortly after registering
Now for the rest that do:
"Hi everyone!
Even though the holidays have passed, we're really stoked to give you guys one more present -- a new experimental release! Under the wrapping you'll find a bunch of new toys, including a brand new Camera Upload feature. Here are the release notes:
• Automatically uploads photos and videos in the background using Wi-Fi or data plan
• 500MB of free space on first photo uploaded automatically
• Upload files of any size (no more 180 MB limit!)
• Support for resuming file uploads when there are network issues
• Various performance improvements & bug fixes
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 5GB total (including the initial 500MB space).
[Update: this space is not separate from 5GB given for uploading on our desktop clients. Uploading from either desktop clients or Android app will count towards the same 5GB free space.]
Grab the APK directly from here:
http://db.tt/4ZL2gCdt
or scan this QR Code:
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=http://db.tt/4ZL2gCdt
Check it out and let us know what you think!"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Those that would rather make that 5GB uploading form computer:
"Hello Forum users!
Another day another build. We're trying to snipe all the most common bugs. Keep plugging in those cameras!
During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 4.5GB total. [Update: To clarify, you can get up to 5GB of free space with this feature, if you count the initial 500MB space for the first photo import].
1.3.12
500MB of free space on first photo import
Cleanup UI in Windows non admin installation.
Fix infinite restart of Dropbox when database was corrupted.
Fix import error on iPhone with lots and lots of photos.
Better Handling of out of quota issues on first photo import.
Other small fixes
1.3 Features
Importing of photos from cameras, phones, and SD cards.
Batch upload/download of files.
Windows: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.exe
Mac OS X: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/Dropbox 1.3.12.dmg
Linux x86_64: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86_64-1.3.12.tar.gz
Linux x86: http://dl-web.dropbox.com/u/17/dropbox-lnx.x86-1.3.12.tar.gz
Notes:
Clients 1.3.5 and earlier had an auto-update bug. Please install this version so that your client will stay up to date!
The photo import feature is not available on Mac 10.4 and Linux.
For Android devices, it's best to use "Connect as Disk Drive". HTC Sync will not work.
To import from iPhone, make sure to unlock your phone and enter your passcode before importing, otherwise it will claim to find no photos.
If importing from your iPhone on Mac gives an import error, try hard resetting it--hold down the power and the home button for 5 seconds. This will reboot the phone; it shouldn't change your settings or delete data.
On Windows, this feature relies on Autoplay. Please enable Autoplay to use this feature if you have disabled it.
On XP and Vista, it relies on the Windows Image Acquisition Service. If this service is not started, please start the service and reinstall Dropbox to use this feature. On WIndows Server, you may have to install the Desktop Experience feature.
On Windows 7, newer devices that rely on Device Stage (in the Control Panel) will not show Dropbox as an import option until you select "Change Program" for the default.
The Galaxy Nexus takes a lot of time to connect on OS X because it likes to pretend that every image on the device is a photograph. We now estimate how long it's going to take and show you that in the progress bar but it's usually in the order of minutes. We're working to see if this can be improved.
As usual, we strongly recommend making a backup of your Dropbox before upgrading to this build as we'll need a few weeks to be certain of its stability. We will rapidly release new builds as necessary to snipe the most common issues as they arise."
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Enjoy and hury while beta testing lasts!
Follow these and you'll be fine and save yourself whole lot of uploadin!
Idan73 said:
Fastest way (tip i saw on g+) is to use beta desktop client provided in first post with those blank videos (you can put any avi or mp4 video on usb as well as long as it is in the dcim/camera foler and has not been uploaded to dropbox before and note 'renaming does not work') and use autorun dropbox import function.
must connect in mass storage mode or just plug microsd card ( usb reader and external hard drive does work as long as you keep proper folder structure dcim/camera). allow import to complete then in dropbox client 'pause syncing'. go to dropbox 'camera uploads' folder and delete files. again in dropbox client 'resume syncing' and thats it.
you just maxed 5GB without wasting all that time and bandwith!
note:you must have at least 4.5GB in pics and videos plus that one initial picture
another note: your maximum in pics and videos you want to import can not be greater than total dropbox ammount available to you or it will fail to sync properly. so best keep it around 5 just in case.
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Originally Posted by Mullicious
SD card worked a treat, and plugging in my external HDD had the option to import too. All you need to do is create the folder "DCIM/Camera".
Got my extra 5GB already. Swhueet. My only worry is if Dropbox catch on; which they will. What will they do about it? Could they track who has been given large amounts of space, but not made any real difference in space in their online accounts? Could easily take the space back off us.
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Originally Posted by TvBTvB
1 (Not required) Exit dropbox (right click tray: Exit)
2 Collect 5GB of .avi's on your pc (If you have 5GB storage space, if you have 2GB, collect 2GB of .avi's)
3 Copy the .avi's to your phone in DCIM/Camera folder
4 Install/Update your desktop(Windows etc. Not android!) dropbox client from the first post
5 Make sure dropbox is running
6 Connect your phone in mass storage mode
7 From the action pop-up in Windows choose: Import with dropbox
8 Wait until import is complete
9 While dropbox is uploading the files (After indexing!) right-click the tray icon and select 'pause syncing'
10 Delete the avi's from Dropbox/Camera Uploads folder
11 Right-click the tray icon and select 'resume syncing'
12 Done!
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@theos0o best known for modding Skype from sgs forum has found a way to patch dropbox client into thinking we have regular htc phone, giving us aditional 3gb free for a year here

Last chance to get 5GB. New beta just came out that takes effect today, that lowers 5GB to 3GB.
"Yo ho ho, and a bottle of code!
We wanted to say a special thanks to all of our early beta users! Thanks to your feedback, we have been able to find and fix a bunch of bugs.
Starting today, new users of Camera Upload will get 500 MB after their first successful import. Users can also receive up to a total of 3 GB additional free space for photos and videos automatically uploaded via the desktop or mobile apps.
Forum build users who tested Camera Upload before today, either on the desktop or Android, will keep any additional storage space they received for trying the beta version, and will still be able to earn up to 5 GB."

thanks for the info bro! im going to try the avi trick right now hopefully its not to late

@theos0o strikes again!
Now bringing 23GB free for 2 years. Deal with dropbox and new HTC devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23705572

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The second best thing is that you get 5GB of storage instead of 2GB, and upto 32GB through referrals, unlike 16GB in Dropbox.
The last thing I love is that with SugarSync you can Sync entire folders with your phone unlike Dropbox, where you can only sync a file at a time.
Anyway instead of me talking about it have a try for yourself. Just click on this link SugarSync, to get 5.5GB storage instead of the 5GB that comes with it, or click the link in my Signature.
Hope you like it as much as I do.

Idea: How to increase your Skydrive Storage to 14, 32 or 50 gigs

Ok I have a theory. A friend of mine shares some of his files from his Skydrive to mine. When I open my Skydrive app and swipe to Shared page, there are his files. Okay so what does this mean?
Well.. if you create a new account (hotmail/outlook) you can then share all your folders/files with your first email account. All your files from your second account will be available on your Shared page in your Skydrive app of your first account.
Now if you had a hotmail account for a long time, you automatically get 25 gigs of storage. If you happen to have a second older account that means you can share another 25 gigs. Total 50 gigs of storage. If your second account is new, then you can share only 7 gigs. Total of 32 gigs of storage.
If you don't have old accounts then both newer accounts will have 7 gigs. Thus you could have a total of 14 gigs of storage.
Great huh? :good:
Now I haven't tried this out yet but I don't see why this should not work.

Interesting, one should try, and report whether it's actually convenient or not.
About the 25GB for old accounts, I wonder how you get that. My hotmail address was opened more than 10 years ago, but yet I only get 7GB. Is there something required to do in order to get 25G. That alone would already be a great improvement for me. With the unused old account of my wife, that'll make 50GB

Little while a go MS offered a free 7gb->25gb upgrade to users who clicked it in their account. I think its not available anymore.

Prerna said:
Interesting, one should try, and report whether it's actually convenient or not.
About the 25GB for old accounts, I wonder how you get that. My hotmail address was opened more than 10 years ago, but yet I only get 7GB. Is there something required to do in order to get 25G. That alone would already be a great improvement for me. With the unused old account of my wife, that'll make 50GB
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You had to have used SkyDrive by this year. If you had files on it then your account stayed at 25gb else it got downgraded
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tboy2000 said:
Ok I have a theory. A friend of mine shares some of his files from his Skydrive to mine. When I open my Skydrive app and swipe to Shared page, there are his files. Okay so what does this mean?
Well.. if you create a new account (hotmail/outlook) you can then share all your folders/files with your first email account. All your files from your second account will be available on your Shared page in your Skydrive app of your first account.
Now if you had a hotmail account for a long time, you automatically get 25 gigs of storage. If you happen to have a second older account that means you can share another 25 gigs. Total 50 gigs of storage. If your second account is new, then you can share only 7 gigs. Total of 32 gigs of storage.
If you don't have old accounts then both newer accounts will have 7 gigs. Thus you could have a total of 14 gigs of storage.
Great huh? :good:
Now I haven't tried this out yet but I don't see why this should not work.
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Ok here's the situation: As of now, i think you might be right.
I just maneged to open my shared files on skydrive, and i saw lots of photos of an old friend of mine, with which i believed i shared an old window live blog or something...so theorically, it should be possible....u sir, are a genius!

Taurenking said:
Ok here's the situation: As of now, i think you might be right.
I just maneged to open my shared files on skydrive, and i saw lots of photos of an old friend of mine, with which i believed i shared an old window live blog or something...so theorically, it should be possible....u sir, are a genius!
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Aww thanks lol! Enough of a genius to get a thanks?
Surely we could piggy back email acounts. Open new accounts and share 7 gigs and another 7 gigs and another 7 gigs to your defualt Skydrive account???

Ok finally managed to test this. Works fine as I suspected. Put lots of files in my second hotmail account and shared with my first default hotmail account and naturally the files appear in my shared page of the official Skydrive app. I have a total of 4 hotmail accounts. Two 25 gigs and two 7 gigs so in theory (if I wanted to) I could have access to 64 gigs of files in my Skydrive app. Wahay!!!

What do you do with all these files? Why do you need 64GB on the SkyDrive, especially for WP7? Actually, my DropBox free 19 GB account still filled by 40% only (but I'm developer and share huge ISO's between my PC's)

tboy2000 said:
Ok finally managed to test this. Works fine as I suspected. Put lots of files in my second hotmail account and shared with my first default hotmail account and naturally the files appear in my shared page of the official Skydrive app. I have a total of 4 hotmail accounts. Two 25 gigs and two 7 gigs so in theory (if I wanted to) I could have access to 64 gigs of files in my Skydrive app. Wahay!!!
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Thanks for head up. I went dig out another account and it had 25G, so I have two 25G now. still get other accounts but won't bother too much right now. This is a great idea. of course, I'm far from using up my first 25G yet, but also I won't try to upload all my photos taken with my SLR neither.

sensboston said:
What do you do with all these files? Why do you need 64GB on the SkyDrive, especially for WP7? Actually, my DropBox free 19 GB account still filled by 40% only (but I'm developer and share huge ISO's between my PC's)
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The purpose of my OP is to inform users that they have the option to have access to increased storage from their default Skydrive account. How one utilises that storage is up to them.
I for one have all my PC documents on a specific category related to my passion (over 11 gigs) which is useful to have access to and numerous other media files.

sensboston said:
What do you do with all these files? Why do you need 64GB on the SkyDrive, especially for WP7? Actually, my DropBox free 19 GB account still filled by 40% only (but I'm developer and share huge ISO's between my PC's)
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I use Skydrive as a backup storage. With all the photos, documents and music I've gathered during 10 years 25gb is already too short for me.

whitealien said:
I use Skydrive as a backup storage. With all the photos, documents and music I've gathered during 10 years 25gb is already too short for me.
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what he said.