What is really going to happen with CloudStorage?

Hi g v., thanks for messaging the Community.

On the new Mac OS, it wouldn't be possible to prevent the update to the CloudStorage, since it is a requirement for the new File Provider.

If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

Hi Jay, you mean if I don't upgrade to 13.5 I'm safe? 

the info page says "Note: While we recommend opting-in to the latest version of Dropbox for macOS on File Provider, this migration isn’t required for you to continue using Dropbox."

Hi g v., sorry to jump in here! 

If you're using an OS that's higher than 12.5, you will be asked to update your app eventually, since this is a requirement by Apple. What is your OS at the moment? 

I have 13.4.1(c) and the upgrade to 13.5 is possible but I didn't do it yet because I can't invest the time at the moment to deal with the consequences of all the Dx rearrangements.  So I am putting off 13.5 - unless you say that this won't force me to update Dx now. Will Dx force me to update immediately if I install 13.5? 

I should add that I never use Smart Sync. As far as I understand, it is only Smart Sync that requires the use of the new File Provider API. So I would be fine with the old Dx app as long as it works and just won't update the Dx app (while keeping the macos up to date) if that is at all possible without too much nagging from the Dx app.  

The File Provider API is more than just marking files as available offline or online-only. There are a lot of backend changes which affect how cloud services interact with Mac OS.  Some of the changes were listed in my original article I posted. 

Bear in mind that the Dropbox desktop application does update itself automatically, and the rollout to File Provider will eventually include all compatible Mac OS devices.

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Several automatic backups point to the Dropbox folder in my home folder. Can I keep the Dropbox folder as it is and decide myself which things I want to keep there and which ones I migrate?

thanks. 

Hi, is it possible to stop the upgrade to postpone it to a time where I have a week to organize things? Thanks. 

Hi g v.,

Just chiming in here to help you better prepare for what's been discussed.

To recap, as my colleagues confirmed, any OS higher than 12.5 will see the app ask to update, eventually, since this is a requirement by Apple moving forwards with File Provider.

For now, there is only an option to start the migration, when you are ready. If the migration has not happened for you, leave it as it is (it doesn't do it automatically, so there's no postpone option.)

The only other thing I would add, if you are concerned about accidentally clicking yes to the update, is to sign out from the app. That way, you can be 100% certain that nothing in your existing Dropbox folder structure can change at all for now. However, keep in mind that while signed out, the files won't sync to the web or other devices. You can sign back in when you're ready.

I hope that helps!