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jjbveld
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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Waiting to sync (Mac)

Since yesterday, Dropbox won't sync files on my iMac. The app constantly says 'syncing 175 files', but nothing happens Manual upload does work. So apparently there is nothing wrong with the interne...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    2 years ago

    Is it possible to see which files are syncing based upon the icons of the folders in Finder?

     

    If so try moving the folder/directory out of Dropbox to say desktop, let it sync to clear icon/up to date and then return it the folder. That usually works. 

Mark's avatar
Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
2 years ago

Is it possible to see which files are syncing based upon the icons of the folders in Finder?

 

If so try moving the folder/directory out of Dropbox to say desktop, let it sync to clear icon/up to date and then return it the folder. That usually works. 

  • 3d's avatar
    3d
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    I am having exaclty the same issue.  Just keeps saying "syncing 1518 files" but nothing happens and dropbox icon in mac menu bar has an X in the lower right hand corner".

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
      Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
      2 years ago

      Sorry to hear about this, 3d.

       

      Which version of the Dropbox app do you currently have installed? You can see what by hovering over your Dropbox icon.

       

      Have you also checked out this article for some possible troubleshooting steps?

      • jcglf's avatar
        jcglf
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        Same boat here. Mac OS 14.5. DropBox v203.3.4712. Stuck or hung up "waiting to sync" 2641 files. I have turned off and on. Logged out and in. Deleted DropBox and reinstalled. And still hung "Syncing 2,641 files." Please advise.   

    • mapledudu's avatar
      mapledudu
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      I having exactly the same issue but in Mac.  Just keeps saying "syncing 15 files" but nothing happens and Dropbox icon in Mac menu bar has an syncing circle 

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
        Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
        2 years ago

        Hey mapledudu - sorry to hear about this.

         

        Does the issue persist after rebooting your computer or quitting and relaunching the Dropbox desktop app? 

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