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Dropbox APP missing
The main reason why the construction company that I represent, had decided to start using Dropbox instead of a server are 2
1) Everything is in the iCloud no need to have computers with a lot of ...
Hey all, thanks for posting here!
Your feedback regarding our Dropbox desktop application has been very valuable, and I will endeavor to make sure your voice is heard.
I will pass on your comments to the relevant departments so that we can further improve our product.
Keep in mind that no features were removed and you can still use your Finder or File Explorer without an issue.
If you have any questions, or you're not sure how to achieve something on your app, this is why we are here to jump in and help.
Thanks a bunch!
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey all, thanks for posting here!
Your feedback regarding our Dropbox desktop application has been very valuable, and I will endeavor to make sure your voice is heard.
I will pass on your comments to the relevant departments so that we can further improve our product.
Keep in mind that no features were removed and you can still use your Finder or File Explorer without an issue.
If you have any questions, or you're not sure how to achieve something on your app, this is why we are here to jump in and help.
Thanks a bunch!
Hi Megan,
Thank you for response and for acknowledging the comments. I just want to make sure we are on the same page and that I’m not missing something. The desktop app is gone, correct? I can’t gain access to this feature any longer. Or is there some way to? I’m only asking because you stated that “no feature was removed”. The app operated completely differently than the finder integration and offered large visible captions that describe what is in a given folder. I believe all of those features are gone?
Thanks again for the response,
Thank you for response and for acknowledging the comments. I just want to make sure we are on the same page and that I’m not missing something. The desktop app is gone, correct? I can’t gain access to this feature any longer. Or is there some way to? I’m only asking because you stated that “no feature was removed”. The app operated completely differently than the finder integration and offered large visible captions that describe what is in a given folder. I believe all of those features are gone?
Thanks again for the response,
- Mark
Super User II
tdeboer you can do everything you could do via the app on the website instead, hence, no features have been removed. They are just accessed in different places now
Hi Mark ,
I disagree. The logic you are using is saying that because a flip phone makes phone calls and an iPhone makes phone calls they have the same features. It's just not the case. In the web browser version is VERY clunky and hard to navigate (very Window 95). Especially when we are brining on new people remotely, it does not serve the purpose of helping our organization stay organized. We had just built our entire information infrastructure in the desktop app and then DB removed that arm of their services. It is a completely optional task to download the desktop app, and the reason that I was given by DB as to why they got rid of it was because "a lot of people complained about the app." When I asked if they had sent out surveys to make sure that their dataset wasn't just biased by unhappy users that are usually much more vocal than those who are happy with a service, the reply was no.
So I understand the response... I am to use File Explorer for some features and be online to use other features. Wasn't the sole purpose of the DB desktop app to combine the two experiences?
