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J-Reacher's avatar
J-Reacher
Explorer | Level 3
1 month ago

Syncing icons are missing on Mac OS

Application Affected Dropbox desktop app / newest update as of 2/3/2026 Device M3 iMac Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4795 Qu...
desktop
Mac
sync
mikemorgenstern's avatar
mikemorgenstern
New member | Level 2
21 hours ago

Check for a ghost FileProvider domain registration at

~/Library/Application Support/FileProvider/com.getdropbox.dropbox.fileprovider/Domains.plist

If present, it causes Dropbox to disable garcon on every startup. Removing it and re-enabling garcon via sudo pluginkit fixed sync icons for me.

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