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Styline's avatar
Styline
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago

AirDrop broken on MacOS Ventura

I'm using MacOS Ventura and I can't receive files via AirDrop anymore. My Downloads folder is inside my Dropbox as I'm using Dropbox Backup, so it is all inside the Cloud Library now. The Spotligh...
Desktop
desktop app
Dropbox Backup
Mac OS
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    You'll need to access the preferences in the desktop app, click the Backup tab, and then Manage Backup. From there you can remove the Downloads folder from the backup.

Nicks293's avatar
Nicks293
New member | Level 2

Still broken

cliffeotc's avatar
cliffeotc
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Wow! I find it hard to believe that there still is not a fix for this.


I have no access to AirDrop from my devices to my Macbook Pro.

Also, every time I go to delete something from my desktop, it says "Are you sure you want to delete this permanently?"


  • 967's avatar
    967
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Also having the same issue with airdrop files not showing up anywhere in downloads!

    What is going on?

    Super annoying and also ready to leave dropbox if not fixed

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