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Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer to an older one? new update.
Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer. I'm on a Mac (OS v. 12.6) and I just updated to the newest version today (10/25/22), and the dropbox folder has disappeared from my...
tym07 wrote:
Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer.
No, because even if you install the older version, it will automatically update almost immediately.
I just updated to the newest version today (10/25/22), and the dropbox folder has disappeared from my desktop and is only available on cloud storage.Storing the Dropbox folder in CloudStorage is a new requirement from Apple; not Dropbox.
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
tym07 wrote:
Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer.
No, because even if you install the older version, it will automatically update almost immediately.
I just updated to the newest version today (10/25/22), and the dropbox folder has disappeared from my desktop and is only available on cloud storage.
Storing the Dropbox folder in CloudStorage is a new requirement from Apple; not Dropbox.
Too bad. The reason why Dropbox was so superior to many other services was that folder on the desktop. Even Google Drive allows one to have a folder on the desktop.
- Megan
Dropbox Staff
Hi tym07, thanks for reaching out about this.
As part of the Dropbox for macOS update, the Dropbox folder must be located in ~/Library/CloudStorage, as you correctly pointed out.Some other things to note about the Dropbox folder location:
- Changing the location of your Dropbox folder is no longer supported by macOS.
- Due to the change of the Dropbox folder location, files that were previously linked in some third-party applications may need to be linked again.
- Storing your Dropbox folder on an external drive is no longer supported by macOS.
- Your Dropbox folder in Finder will now be found under Locations and no longer under Favorites.
- Individual folders can be moved from your Dropbox folder to Favorites for quick access.We hope that helps!
I prefer the older version of Dropbox where we can move files seamlessly as if it is a local folder and auto sync to cloud storage. I am not happy dropbox takes away this feature. What is the point of using Dropbox anymore ?
I too prefer the older approach to storing files in Dropbox. This change makes Dropbox practically unusable for me in MacOS. I rely upon the fact that Dropbox replicates my files across all of my devices. If I ever lose access to Dropbox for any reason (perhaps Dropbox servers are hacked or undergo a massive DoS attack), I still have my files on my devices. I rely on the fact that I can open a text file in my favorite text editor, edit it, save it, and have it replicated across all of my devices.
This change effectively makes Dropbox useless to me on the Mac. I might as well use iCloud Drive instead of Dropbox.
I wish I had realized what this was going to do to me when I blithely clicked "Accept" when Dropbox prompted me to move all of my files.
This is a shame. I have been a long time user of Dropbox (since 2007). I can no longer recommend it.
Megan wrote:...
As part of the Dropbox for macOS update, the Dropbox folder must be located in ~/Library/CloudStorage, as you correctly pointed out....
- Changing the location of your Dropbox folder is no longer supported by macOS.
...Megan, Yes and No!!!
There are multiple interfaces provided by MacOS 😉. What interface particular developer will select (i.e. Dropbox development) is up to the developer (Apple doesn't force you, just provides different opportunities). So, NO - Dropbox (or any other application) CAN use whatever available and "no longer supported by macOS" is nothing more than pure try to excuse! 🤦 On other side - YES, the selected interface mandates your application to select mount point in ~/Library/CloudStorage. Only mountpoint name may be changed (i.e. Dropbox folder). 🤷 That's it unfortunately, but AGAIN - the choice is up to Dropbox! The underlying layer is still available - FUSE. 😉 There are no such limitations - you just need to keep application syncing ability; not to rely on Mac sync system (as you are doing on Dropbox application recent versions).
And for that reason, I am giving up on Dropbox. There are many competitors which can fulfill the way I want to work with my files.
I don't want an iCloud copy.
I work with files and keep them as an automated copy on Dropbox.
Now it will be Pcloud or Onlime as an example instead.
They are even cheaper than Dropbox
Pcloud is one of payment
and on Onlime it is unrestricted volumes.
Really bad step by Dropbox
