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Is LAN sync functional on the Mac OS version of Dropbox? How can I tell it is working?
Hello, I have a drobox of about 800gb and when I added a Macbook Pro 2015 to dropbox it has been syncing for about 5 days and still has 750gb to go. My M1 Macbook Pro on the same hardwired network is fully up to date. 1) Even without LAN sync I would have expected it to be way farther along since I have a 1G fiber…
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File size zero bytes for online-only files on Apple M3 (Silicon)
I need to see file size in my Dropbox folder in my Mac. I just moved to a new Mac with M3 Pro (Silicon) processor and for online-only files it shows zero bytes. On my intel processor Mac I see the file size for each file correctly even if they are online only. Is this a bug on M processors? How to fix it? I followed this…
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I got an alert that Dropbox wants to modify something in my MacOS
When logging into my Mac, I got an alert that an attempt by "Dropbox, Inc" to modify something in my system, was blocked, and that I should open the "Security&Privacy" in my System Preferences to enable it. Indeed, I found there a message 'System software from developer 'Dropbox, Inc.' was blocked from loading. I can't…
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Offline files not downloaded when accessed programmatically (macOS)
Not sure where best to address this question, but it would appear to be API-related... We've got an existing app which has been working OK until recently on both Windows and Mac platforms, which accesses XML files stored in the user's local Dropbox folder. (The app is mainly cross-platform C++ with a thin layer of…
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Issue with Dropbox not syncing changes on MacBook Air (Early 2015) with macOS Monterey 12.7.6
Hello everyone, I'm using a MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) with macOS Monterey 12.7.6 and have updated to the new Dropbox version. I've been experiencing issues with file syncing. The status indicates files are up-to-date, but others accessing the same folders report not receiving the correct, synced versions (e.g.,…
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Dropbox vs. Ventura nightmare (191.4.4995)
Welp, week two and the "new" Dropbox update continues to reek havoc on my iMac. I've read a lot of community threads, and can already ****** out that this is not a "beta" version. I've installed DB version 191.4.4995, on Ventura 13.6.1, and now I've updated to Ventura 13.6.4. After countless system restarts, the Dropbox…
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I can't delete my documents even after stopping syncing and removing Mac OS device
I recently downgraded to Basic and downloaded all documents stored (I had two computers synced) on Dropbox. I did this with both computers, stopped the syncing process, and delinked them in security settings. I was able to successfully delete the stored documents for one computer, but not the other. Which is causing a…
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High CPU Usage after updating MacBook Pro to MacOS Monterey (12.3)
I installed the latest MacOS update (Monterey 12.3) on my MacBook pro last night and now Dropbox is almost continuously syncing files and ****** my CPU usage. Fans are running almost constantly, and battery life has been dreadful as a result. Anyone else experiencing this? All my files are fully synced so I have no clue…
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Dropbox is stuck on 'Starting...' on my new Mac computer.
I just used Migration Assistant to move to a new MacBook Air. Clicked on the Dropbox icon in the menu bar - it said Starting. I have uninstalled Dropbox and reinstalled it. When I start up the computer - and click on the icon - it says Starting. So far I have waited for an hour. I used Activity Monitor - and it doesn't…
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One of my folders just disappeared on my Mac, how can I get it back?
Hello, One of my main folders on my Dropbox just disappeared in my finder. It is there, because I checked it in my browser. But I work from my finder, bcuae I use Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects etc. For some crazy reason, my Dropbox says it is syncing 46,254 files: I can not call anybody or start a chat. I can not…
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Files Shared Between Computers; "Make available offline" & "Make online-only"
Hello all. I'm a music producer and I work between two different Mac computers (a Mac mini desktop setup and a MacBook Pro for when I'm on the go). I'm currently using a folder inside of Dropbox to store all of my DAW song files (DAW stands for "Digital Audio Workstation"; it is the software I use to produce my music and…
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Can I delete the Dropbox context menu items in Mac Sonoma 14.4.1?
Hi. All. I would like to ask some questions about Mac finder extesion option. As you can see below figure, I already have set extension option in Finder. However, I want to see just "Copy Dropbox link" option. Could I change this setting to remove other options? If you know, please answer me. My macbook version is Sonoma…
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Can't change the Dropbox account my Mac desktop app is linked to
I want my Mac desktop app to link to my preferred Dropbox account, rather than to an account which is now redundant. The app links to the redundant account by default and nothingI can do can change this. I have seen somewhere advice to go the DB icon > My account (avatar) > Preferences > Account tab > Click Unlink this…
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Setting Dropbox Transfer preference
Hi, I’m on a Mac using the v.206.4.6506 of Dropbox desktop app. Recently when I’m uploading files using Dropbox Transfer, I set the expiration date, let’s say one year later, and turn off the download notification slider. The file upload and it’s done. Everything is fine BUT when I do another transfer I have to set the…
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Type 'DropboxClientsManager' has no member 'setupWithAppKey'
I'm running SwiftyDropbox version 10.1.0 on XCode 15.4 with a MacOS deployment target of 14.5. When i copy and paste the code in the tutorial here: https://dropbox.github.io/SwiftyDropbox/api-docs/latest/ I get an error: SwiftyDropbox/DropboxClientsManager.swift:53: Precondition failed: Only call…
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Stuck "Indexing..." on macOS 14.5. I've tried everything.
Even before an upgrade, I was stuck on either syncing or indexing endlessly. Currently my comp is just endlessly "indexing..." at the bottom of the app menu. I've uninstalled and reinstalled many times, this has been a problem now for over two weeks. I've logged out, I've tried "fix permissions" and "fix hardlinks" several…
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Issue installing Dropbox Passwords on Mac - I don't receive the confirmation on my iPhone to log in.
Hello, I have just installed the dropbox application on my Mac. After signing in the program asks for a confirmation from my iPhone, however I don't get anything on my phone.... After clicking to ask to send the request again, the same thing happens.... After trying to install on my phone, the same thing happens....…
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Dates of Modified Folders By Other Users Not Updating
Ever since updating to File Provider on Mac (which fixed the issue with auto-downloading of files for Adobe projects, thanks) my Dropbox folder "modified" dates on my Mac do not update when the folders were modified by other users on our team. For example, if I modify a folder, and I've sorted by Date Modified, that folder…
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Recent files that I need are being taken offline automatically on my Mac.
Hello. Dropbox for Mac is automatically removing downloaded files, making them online-only. I understand this is meant to happen automatically (and can't be turned off?) for files that haven't been touched in a while, but I have content referenced by other video and animation software that is being taken offline without me…
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I need to be able to remove my personal folder -team- on my Mac device.
I want to disable my personal/private folder on my mac client. But its not possible to deactivate this folder in the selective synchronization.... why??? I can disable all Team Folder, but not the personal one. also not re-name it. Thats so 1995 windows style... I know that from OneDrive as well, and its very frustrating.
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Migrated to new MacBook: Dropbox files are showing but not accessible from new machine
I just finished migrating to a new MacBook Pro from my previous MacBook Air. Everything appears to have come over but none of my Dropbox files showing in the new machines Finder app are accessible. Is there a trick to disassociate them from the old laptop?
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Desktop app does not start on system startup up in macOS
Dropbox does not start on startup in Mac Os Ventura 13.4. It is set to start on start up in the app, and in OS settings but it's simply does not do that. Please help!
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Delay in Dropbox options appearing in the Finder context menu display on Mac OS
I'm on Mac OS 14.6.1 and when I try to bring up the contextual menu Dropbox options in the finder, sometimes there is a several second delay for the menu items to appear. The other contextual menu items show up when right clicking, but oftentimes, the Dropbox items do not show at first. It seems this may happen right after…
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files with .icloud extensions not opening
After upgrading to Mac Catalina OS, I found 408+ of my files in dropbox now have .icloud extensions and won't open. Apple says it is dropbox's issue. I need the files. How do I retrieve them from dropbox?
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Files not transferred from old Mac to new Mac
I was using free dropbox on old mac, bought new mac and upgraded to Plus on it but old Mac is not sharing or registering purchase of new plan. Please help me to access my files from old mac!
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My app has been stuck at syncing, & the number of files doesn't decrease.
I updated to macOS 14.6 yesterday or the day before yesterday. I'm not sure if the problem is related or not, but Dropbox is stuck at "Syncing 17 files". The number "17" doesn't decrease for hours. I've already restarted the machine and restarted the Dropbox app after the machine is up. I've also confirmed that * The…
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All of my devices show 0 bytes for my Scrivener files, except my MacBook Pro.
I use dropbox on ipad and 2 Mac's essentially for the app Scrivener. I saw last week that all my scrivener projects'size (it is packages = folders) was 0 byte. on my macbook they still had the correct size (a chance as since I trust dropbox I don't make backups of my dropbox folder, I know it's terrible) but the sync is…