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Dropbox support for macOS 12.3
So I'm referring to https://help.dropbox.com/installs-integrations/desktop/macos-12-monterey-support
Does this mean it will be 100% safe to upgrade to macOS 12.3 as long as I keep Smart sync to Local, please?
You can never ever say its 100% safe - simply because you'd be using a Beta OS and also a Beta version of Dropbox. However, it should work well, but, be cautious of the fact it is beta at all levels.
I know previously at last minute notice Apple have changed how stuff worked in beta versions meaning stuff which used to work no longer did when updated to the next release so thats also something to be aware of.
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And now, over a year later, this sounds like the issue currently present on Mac Dropbox with using "online" files, because it uses kernel extensions that Apple have stopped supporting in latest versions of OSX.
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faebe07-05-2021 07:13 AMI'd like to extend this request to discontinue using deprecated kernel extensions and instead base the new version on Apple’s new File Provider framework for MacOS:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/fileprovider
Microsoft recently announced a similar move for OneDrive:
and:
gmon750Explorer | Level 312-01-2021 05:35 PMI will say this... I will be purchasing a new Macbook in 1st-quarter 2022. As a loyal Dropbox user for 10 years, this is the first time I'm considering jettisoning Dropbox if they don't provide native support for Apple Silicon.
Get your app updated and away from kernel extensions. Considering the size of your company, I find it disturbing that so little resources are allocated to keeping your software current. This is the kind of thinking usually applied to failing companies.- Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
So, if I understand correctly, the problem with Mac OS will be thoroughly solved by the end of November, and those of us who have been stuck in Mac OS 12.2 and the old version of Dropbox, will be able to update the Mac and Dropbox, and recover the full functions of Dropbox like before?
On the users end, what needs to be done and when?
Thank you for your help!
Catherine Bonargent
that is my understanding yes - we are still waiting.
until the new version is released or dropbox outlines a doc that shows us the user experience for the migration to the cloudstorage container i am not sure what the user experience will be like. once again - very little communication.
- This should have been a top priority to solve and release — I’ve already been forced due for this to change to Microsoft solutions while collaborating with clients, because they gave up on you Dropbox…
At least this will solve my issue, but this is really unprofessional to yet again great Mac users to badly.
One last question, will it work on macOS Ventura? The changes in Ventura should not affect dropbox as far as i know. The major change Dropbox is working on is moving to the new cloud storage container.
So... November came but i still see no change.
Anyone else noticed any improved dropbox behaviour in handling online-only files?
