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Dropbox Location Change on MacOS 12.6
Just installed DropBox update v157.4.4808 on a MacbookPro 13,3 running MacOS 12.6. DropBox location was moved by installer to ~/library/CloudStorage and alias moved from "Favorites" to "Locations" i...
Thanks for clarifying that for me OldMacGuy - much appreciated.
Full support for macOS 12.5 and higher has started rolling out. Broader availability will begin in November as we work to preserve the reliability and quality of our sync experience. You will be notified when you’re eligible enroll your other device as well.
So, in essence, this is an update to ensure that the Dropbox desktop app continues working seamlessly on your devices and what you noticed is actually part of this process.
We currently have a private beta, which will be more widely available in October. If you’re interested in joining, you can turn on early releases.
I hope this helps!
Has Dropbox even explained the reason for this change?
Seems like they’re going to force me and many others to cancel our paid Dropbox plans, which is probably not what they want. It’s not even like they have a new, higher-priced product that they’re trying to push us towards.
Are they just lazy about addressing and solving the issue, or are they that ignorant of their customers’ needs?
Or, is it truly a new limitation on Apple’s part? If so, is Dropbox working on a workaround solution? If they are, they should have someone knowledgeable reach out and let us know before we all cancel our paid Dropbox accounts.
Seems like they’re going to force me and many others to cancel our paid Dropbox plans, which is probably not what they want. It’s not even like they have a new, higher-priced product that they’re trying to push us towards.
Are they just lazy about addressing and solving the issue, or are they that ignorant of their customers’ needs?
Or, is it truly a new limitation on Apple’s part? If so, is Dropbox working on a workaround solution? If they are, they should have someone knowledgeable reach out and let us know before we all cancel our paid Dropbox accounts.
It is a limit of newer versions of macOS, but there are also workarounds on other cloud services (using symlinks).
However, my experience is that it's not consistent. I have a hackintosh running the latest macOS 12.6 up until a few days ago, and it did not force my dropbox to move. I have the same experience on my MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro. One of my user accounts still has the Dropbox connected to an external SSD. So it's obviously still possible. Dropbox FORCES the change sometimes, and definitely with a new install.
