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Stevord's avatar
Stevord
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

Dropbox folders icons keep changing on Mac.

I'm on a macbook pro and on Sonoma 14.6.1  I have a number of folders containing photos for my clients to download.  Normally, i get the little green check mark box showing it's all done. But for t...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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Hey Stevord, let's jump right into this! 

 

As a first step, would you mind clarifying the Dropbox version you're using on your Mac? If you hover over your little Dropbox icon, next to your WiFi, you should be able to locate that. 

 

Also, do you use Dropbox with File Provider? If so, then your Dropbox folder should be located under ~/Library/CloudStorage. 

 

Keep me posted! 

Stevord's avatar
Stevord
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

Thanks. 
Dropbox version 208.4.5824


And i'm attaching a screen shot of the 'sync' page. 

Hope this helps. 

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 months ago

    Thanks for the additional information and the screenshot too Stevord 

     

    Could you try the latest, stable version of the app from this page and let us know if this persists?

     

    As for the expected changes with the Dropbox desktop app for Mac OS on File Provider, you can have a look here. 

    • DBX_Pedro's avatar
      DBX_Pedro
      Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
      2 months ago

      Hi Stevord,

       

      We just wanted to quickly check in and make sure this issue is resolved. 

       

      Could you please confirm?

       

      Feel free to reach out to us anytime. 

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