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jxrgen
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

How to deactivate smart sync

Hi, is there any way to completly deactivate the smart sync "feature"?   Since that was introduced the dropbox service became really messy. I use selective sync a lot, now I have always I add new f...
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kyle88204
Helpful | Level 5

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kyle88204
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

I just realized when I add a new file shortly after the cloud icon beside the file name disappears and the file seems to be available in offline mode.  If this continues then my problem seems to be solved. I just had to choose make available offline the current files I have in dropbox for those to be available.   Hopefully they don't touch this again.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Keep an eye on this, and let us know if you come across any problems in the future kyle88204! 

    • jxrgen's avatar
      jxrgen
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      so, is there a solution for current macOS systems too? Hannah Megan 

      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        2 years ago

        Hey jxrgen, the way the Dropbox for macOS app works, new files will indeed sync as online-only.

         

        As a workaround, you can make your entire Dropbox folder available offline.

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