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ldorigo
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

How can I "reset" dropbox on linux (clearing cache didn't work?)

I keep my desktop and laptop synced using Dropbox (with the added benefit of online backups).   A couple of days ago, for no apparent reason, Dropbox on my laptop started re-uploading/downloading...
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Jay's avatar
Jay
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3 years ago

Hi ldorigo, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

There can be various reasons as to why the Dropbox desktop application would force a resync of the entire Dropbox account.

 

Currently, there isn't a way to restart it like you're asking. Are there any files that don't have the green icon on them should that they're synced?

 

This will help me to assist further!

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ldorigo
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Hi,

 

I'm not sure, I don't use a file manager - but using `dropbox-cli filestatus`/`dropbox-cli ls`, it looks like most files are currently being synced?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    3 years ago

    What version of the Dropbox app are you running?

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      ldorigo
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      I'm on v183.4.7058

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        Hannah
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        3 years ago

        Thanks for this info, ldorigo.

         

        Since a few hours have passed now, can you check if the sync status of the app is still the same?

         

        Or is it progressing?

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