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Cecilia W
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

How do I sync my Mac and iPhone?

Hi!   I am trying to empty my Mac computer and I want to transfer all my files and pictures through Dropbox. When I look at my Dropbox files in my iPhone they are not synchronized with what my ...
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Mark's avatar
Mark
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2 years ago

Dropbox should have an icon at the top on the status bar near the clock. When you hover over it it should say what the version is and something like 'up to date'. 

 

Dropbox can only run if it appears there. 

 

Go to the applications folder and open Dropbox again to make sure its running.

Cecilia W's avatar
Cecilia W
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
It says Dropbox XXX.X.XXXX and
”Starting…”
  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    2 years ago

    So, that means Dropbox isnt running or working. How long has it said 'starting' ?

     

    Have you tried a reboot of the machine?

    And then if that doesn't help reinstalling it from www.dropbox.com/downloading 

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