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Anna R.5
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

Dropbox support for macOS 12.3

So I'm referring to https://help.dropbox.com/installs-integrations/desktop/macos-12-monterey-support Does this mean it will be 100% safe to upgrade to macOS 12.3 as long as I keep Smart sync to Loc...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    3 years ago

    You can never ever say its 100% safe - simply because you'd be using a Beta OS and also a Beta version of Dropbox. However, it should work well, but, be cautious of the fact it is beta at all levels. 

     

    I know previously at last minute notice Apple have changed how stuff worked in beta versions meaning stuff which used to work no longer did when updated to the next release so thats also something to be aware of. 

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Mark
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You can never ever say its 100% safe - simply because you'd be using a Beta OS and also a Beta version of Dropbox. However, it should work well, but, be cautious of the fact it is beta at all levels. 

 

I know previously at last minute notice Apple have changed how stuff worked in beta versions meaning stuff which used to work no longer did when updated to the next release so thats also something to be aware of. 

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Anna R.5
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

Thank you Mark 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

OK, I think I understand that this newsletter and article was referring to betas now.

I was thinking that it referred to 12.3 stable release when it's coming.

  • DeepLightnin's avatar
    DeepLightnin
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    What about when Apple deploys the production (non-Beta) version of MacOS 12.3?  

    If I accept the 12.3 upgrade, will I still be able to open my online only files via Finder?

    Will there be any proactive communication from DropBox to guide Mac users through the current issue where MacOS 12.3 may not be compatible with the DropBox Legacy System Extension?

    Thanks

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
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      3 years ago

      Dropbox has always had client ready releases upon releases of updated OS's. I cannot foresee any issues or changes this time. 

      • DBgreen1's avatar
        DBgreen1
        Helpful | Level 6
        3 years ago

        Can you bring us any further clarification on the status of a macOS 12.3-compatible Dropbox, now we're nearly into mid-March and Apple is expected to announce the upgrade next week?

         

        Will all Dropbox users be automatically notified when a compatible version is released?

         

        Thank you.

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