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g v.
2 years agoCollaborator | Level 10
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 ...
g v.
Collaborator | Level 10
Hi Jay, you mean if I don't upgrade to 13.5 I'm safe?
the info page says "Note: 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."
Megan
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi g v., sorry to jump in here!
If you're using an OS that's higher than 12.5, you will be asked to update your app eventually, since this is a requirement by Apple. What is your OS at the moment?
- g v.2 years agoCollaborator | Level 10
I have 13.4.1(c) and the upgrade to 13.5 is possible but I didn't do it yet because I can't invest the time at the moment to deal with the consequences of all the Dx rearrangements. So I am putting off 13.5 - unless you say that this won't force me to update Dx now. Will Dx force me to update immediately if I install 13.5?
- g v.2 years agoCollaborator | Level 10
I should add that I never use Smart Sync. As far as I understand, it is only Smart Sync that requires the use of the new File Provider API. So I would be fine with the old Dx app as long as it works and just won't update the Dx app (while keeping the macos up to date) if that is at all possible without too much nagging from the Dx app.
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