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Forum Discussion
My files have a cloud icon; how can I make them sync to the computer?
After installing a new dropbox, the photos stopped syncing normally. They are visible as small previews, while the files have a cloud icon. How to return the previous mode of operation so that the files are always on the local machine?
I also use dropbox to sync photos with my phone and I really don't like the new behavior
Hi Hannah,
i have the exact same problem - Dropbox markers even say that the file is "available offline" while the other icon (seems like an iCloud icon) says "not loaded". In fact these files have a filessize nearly as big as the actual file but have to be downloaded again when I want to open them.
this results in apps unable to open individual files as they seem "broken" before being downloaded again.
toggling those files on "available offline" does not change a thing.
seems to be an overlapping issue of iCloud and dropbox.
are there any solutions by now?
I have the same problem. This new "upgrade" has no solution as far as I can see. It will be a nightmare to download each photo so I can use them on LR or bridge when I have more than 25000 ones. Luckily most of my files are saved on an external drive. Time to say goodbye to dropbox
