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Sebastian S.13's avatar
Sebastian S.13
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Lost Dropbox custom icon on Dropbox folder (v163.4.5456 for MacOS)

Hello!   I just updated Dropbox to v163.4.5456, which moves the Dropbox folder from my custom location to ~/Library/CloudStorage.  It also changes the icon for the folder which now is the same as t...
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Sebastian S.13's avatar
Sebastian S.13
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago
Hello Megan,

I'm fine, thank you, and hope you're doing great!

The actual folder is where it can only be. Library/CloudStorage.

The folders in the dock are actually short cuts. When you drag and drop a folder there it creates a direct access.

Thank you for your reply!
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Crosbie
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

I have this same issue/request.

 

I also keep a Dropbox folder link in my Dock; actually an alias, I assume. It used to conveniently display a Dropbox logo nonetheless; but with the recent update, it has lost this logo and I'd like to add it back.

 

Perhaps this is something that needs to be changed on Apple's end rather than Dropbox's?

 

Paul

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    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hey Sebastian S.13 and Crosbie, sorry to jump in here.

     

    This is actually a known issue that we're having, and our team is currently looking into it.

     

    We'll keep you updated on any new info, once we have it.

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