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Yendi
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Can't update to File Provider on Mac OS: some file types not supported.
I'm seeing in the Preferences -> Sync that I cannot use Dropbox for macOS on FIle Provider on one of my computers. I'm trying to figure out why it works on some computers and not others.
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Max J.5
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
That would be great, thank you.
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
2 years agoNo worries! Please reply to my email, when you get the chance Max J.5.
- fcarp2 years agoNew member | Level 2
So I have the same issue and am getting the "You are not eligible for the new Dropbox for macOS on File Provider at this time" message.
I just was on chat and the gentleman on the chat box said "Unfortunately, that update is provided to your device when it is eligible. When your device is deemed eligible via Apple's eligibility and priority system, your receive a notification allow you to update."
After I asked for some clarification he said this update is issued by Apple who developed this update and that Apple "has it's own priority and eligibility system according to Apple devices." He then pointed me to Apple's customer service.
Is this truly an update coming from Apple? That makes zero sense to me.
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