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bph2019
Helpful | Level 6
7 years ago
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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...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago

    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 .

Garrett's avatar
Garrett
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
Tom30 wrote:

I have an 8gb file, that take of course takes WAY LONGER to sync than it would, if it would only sync the differences.

Hi, my Veracrypt volume is 10GB...it only syncs the differences after indexing, and I did not rename the container. It seems like you are implying your volume is not syncing the differences and instead uploading in entirety?

  • marcelocarapa's avatar
    marcelocarapa
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    I think it's convenient for someone from Dropbox to share an update on the final pending solution.

    • John L.2's avatar
      John L.2
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      6 years ago

      Hi all,

      I think there are a couple of issues on this thread.

      1. Block level sync should be working for all file types.  Please let us know if that is not the case for you.  (previous post: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Files-folders/Block-level-sync-for-VeraCrypt-not-working-post-83-4-152-update/m-p/383392/highlight/true#M137525).

      2. There is an issue specific to these containers where they can change without the modification timestamp changing.  For this issue, you can uncheck "preserve modification timestamps" in the preferences for Veracrypt/Truecrypt.  We have also whitelisted files with .tc and .hc extensions to be checked even if the modification timestamps have not changed.

      Hope that helps.

      Thanks!

      --J

      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20
        6 years ago

        John L.2, In both cases, which you have describes (and not only), there is NOT a solution, but workarounds!

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