You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.
Forum Discussion
What is really going to happen with CloudStorage?
Hi,
Luckily, my Dropbox folder is still in my home folder. I have Dropbox 179.4.4985 . Selective Sync and Smart Sync are completely off, all new files are on my hard drive by default. I'd like to keep it that way.
Is it possible to just not install this Dropbox update that will move my Dropbox folder?
Can I upgrade to Ventura 13.5 without having to update to a Dropbox version that moves my home folder?
Please inform neutrally. I'm not angry, I just want to make a decision that works for me.
Thanks
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi g v., thanks for messaging the Community.
On the new Mac OS, it wouldn't be possible to prevent the update to the CloudStorage, since it is a requirement for the new File Provider.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Several automatic backups point to the Dropbox folder in my home folder. Can I keep the Dropbox folder as it is and decide myself which things I want to keep there and which ones I migrate?
thanks.
Hi, is it possible to stop the upgrade to postpone it to a time where I have a week to organize things? Thanks.
- Calvin2DBX
Hi g v.,
Just chiming in here to help you better prepare for what's been discussed.
To recap, as my colleagues confirmed, any OS higher than 12.5 will see the app ask to update, eventually, since this is a requirement by Apple moving forwards with File Provider.
For now, there is only an option to start the migration, when you are ready. If the migration has not happened for you, leave it as it is (it doesn't do it automatically, so there's no postpone option.)
The only other thing I would add, if you are concerned about accidentally clicking yes to the update, is to sign out from the app. That way, you can be 100% certain that nothing in your existing Dropbox folder structure can change at all for now. However, keep in mind that while signed out, the files won't sync to the web or other devices. You can sign back in when you're ready.
I hope that helps!
Hi Calvin and Jay,
I am currently on MacOS 11.7.10 and my Dropbox folder is on an external drive, and it will have to stay on an external drive.
If I now upgrade to MacOS 13 or 14, I will presumably be required to update the Dropbox app - but can it update without using File Provider, so the Dropbox folder can stay on the external drive?
Hello everyone!
With my great delight, the small design company I work for decided to migrate from the awful OneDrive to Dropbox for Mac. While helping the owner test the new setup, I saw in setting that we're currently on the NON-FP version of the app.
While I understand that the old version was objectively better than the File Provider version, I'm wondering if it would be smart to force installation of the File Provider version to the entire team, rather than having them upgrade to FP down the line when the change is enforced for everyone. This article outlining the differences, notes that "While we recommend opting-in to the latest version of Dropbox for macOS on File Provider, this migration isn’t required for you to continue using Dropbox."
How long is the migration NOT going to be required? Is there an official timeline? Can we expect to use the NON-FP version of Dropbox for years to come, or is the migration going to be enforced in the near future?
Thank you very much
Edit: did I completely botch posting a new thread, or was my query merged with an almost-unrelated question?
