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Block-level sync for VeraCrypt not working post 83.4.152 update
Greetings all,
After DB auto-updated to 83.4.152, I noticed that the block-level syncing doesn't seem to be detecting changes anymore for my VeraCrypt container.
Before the update, everytime I di...
Hi all, we've brought this to our team and wanted to follow up.
While we've presented a workaround: either by turning off the "preserve file modification timestamps" setting in the application or naming the file with a ".tc" or ".hc" extension, we want to be transparent about our current priorities and unfortunately, this means that we won't be able to delve deeply into this in the near future.
We're still tracking these reports, and will make sure to inform you right away of any changes.
Thanks for understanding .
Thank you for fixing the originally reported issue. I have tested Dropbox version 86 and it is NOW correctly syncing the VeraCrypt and TruCrypt files that were not working at time of reporting.
[The original request required Dropbox to notice when VeraCrypt and/or TruCrypt applications dismounted the volume file (even though the date didn't change) as that was the trigger to cause the block-level differential syncing.].
We appreciate the developer effort to get this fix done, and I'm glad to report it appears to be working correctly.
It appears that some new posters would like an additional functionality added to do block-level detection/syncing on other file extensions. I recommend this thread be closed and a new thread started if they seriously want developers to consider the new requests.
The fix only works if you're willing to identify your containers as such. If you are using anything other than the .tc or .hc extensions on your file containers, nothing is fixed.
In 86.4.146 is not working
You should probably start a separate support ticket to request that. They fixed the problem with .tc and .hc files only after I submitted a support ticket. (I don't think they fixed it simply due to forum comments). So, it might be more likely to be resolved if you submit a support ticket specifically requesting any file extension to be supported. I also thought the developers might not continue to monitor this thread if they consider the original issue fixed. That is why I suggested a new thread my get more traction. Plus, non-TruCrypt/non-VeraCrypt users might be more likely to chime in on a new thread that was not as focused on those two applications -- which might help you show other users want the same thing.
asimpson417 wrote:... I also thought the developers might not continue to monitor this thread if they consider the original issue fixed. ...
:grinning::laughing: If you thought developers are monitoring some thread on this forum you are wrong. Only PR-stuff (especially Customer service) observe what's going on here and react on support tickets. Julia20 already had mention the "solution" (or "fix") isn't final.
asimpson417 wrote:... That is why I suggested a new thread my get more traction. ...
Just opposite! More reactions on single place, more chance to be considered. :wink:
- Still waiting for good solution.
Still wating for a better solution. The delta sync from Dropbox works fine allways on all type of files and now is not working. If this continues like this I will leave Dropbox after more than eight years on a professional and business plans.
Thanks Dropbox for fix it and i will continue here.
Здравко schrieb:
asimpson417 wrote:... That is why I suggested a new thread my get more traction. ...
Just opposite! More reactions on single place, more chance to be considered. :wink:
I am totally with you Здравко .
We need a final solution with a final, public (=no beta) version + not only block-level sync limited to file-extensions but all files. And we need that soon. We have wasted and lost a lot of time.
Please but some pressure on this ticket Walter Julia20. We really want to see more progress here, this isn't funny anymore. Please be so nice to escalate that issue to some higher levels.
John L.2Dropbox Staff
Hi all,
Are you still seeing problems with block level sync on the latest stable version (v86)? The fix for .hc and .tc extensions was a workaround for the specific issue of syncing files even when the modification timestamp has not changed. Block level sync should be working for all file types.
--J
I see block-level syncing. The only issue I still see is that DB tray icon reports "Can't sync xxxx. File is locked" but it syncs it anyway. I suspect DB is detecting its own lock, since Truecrypt has no file handles open.
