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Waiting to sync (Mac)
Since yesterday, Dropbox won't sync files on my iMac. The app constantly says 'syncing 175 files', but nothing happens Manual upload does work. So apparently there is nothing wrong with the interne...
Is it possible to see which files are syncing based upon the icons of the folders in Finder?
If so try moving the folder/directory out of Dropbox to say desktop, let it sync to clear icon/up to date and then return it the folder. That usually works.
Mark
Super User II
Super User IIIs it possible to see which files are syncing based upon the icons of the folders in Finder?
If so try moving the folder/directory out of Dropbox to say desktop, let it sync to clear icon/up to date and then return it the folder. That usually works.
I am having exaclty the same issue. Just keeps saying "syncing 1518 files" but nothing happens and dropbox icon in mac menu bar has an X in the lower right hand corner".
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Sorry to hear about this, 3d.
Which version of the Dropbox app do you currently have installed? You can see what by hovering over your Dropbox icon.
Have you also checked out this article for some possible troubleshooting steps?
Same boat here. Mac OS 14.5. DropBox v203.3.4712. Stuck or hung up "waiting to sync" 2641 files. I have turned off and on. Logged out and in. Deleted DropBox and reinstalled. And still hung "Syncing 2,641 files." Please advise.
I having exactly the same issue but in Mac. Just keeps saying "syncing 15 files" but nothing happens and Dropbox icon in Mac menu bar has an syncing circle
- Walter
Hey mapledudu - sorry to hear about this.
Does the issue persist after rebooting your computer or quitting and relaunching the Dropbox desktop app?
Yes, It has been several days. It happened after I moved a 200M installation file from one computer, and then moved out from this computer. I suspected it was not completed syncing before I moved it out. I put it back and then resync but never works. I tried the methods to fix preference/account but failed. The dropbox does have access to the whole mac. Thanks
