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BenDBX
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3 years ago
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Dark Mode for Dropbox on Desktop

Hello Everybody!
 
I have created this thread to provide updates on Dark Mode for Dropbox on Desktop. We are closing off the longer thread for general Dark Mode requests so that we can provide our community with updates for specific products, and so that requests don't get lost.
 
At the time of posting, our team is looking into Dark Mode for Desktop, but cannot provide a time frame for implementation. You can vote for this idea and comment here to show your support. I will update the status of this idea when we know more!
 
Regards,
Ben
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46 Comments

  • frankiegee's avatar
    frankiegee
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 months ago

    I switched over to Dark Mode today on my Mac. Thank you to the Dropbox team for taking care of this. What a relief! I can now use the desktop app without getting a headache.

  • Sin_Shadow_Fox's avatar
    Sin_Shadow_Fox
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 months ago

    What? No, it's common practice for services to stop supporting OBSOLETE operating services, which as far as i know Windows 7 isn't.

    Also what do you mean Windows 7 has been "replaced"? The last time i checked, the only operating systems microsoft have come out with since 7 were 8, 10 and 11, all of which have failed to surpass windows 7. Not to mention the chromium problem which is one of the leading reasons why many windows users are either moving back to Windows 7 or Linux.

  • Neal's avatar
    Neal
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    3 months ago

    Hi Lalia​,

    You can choose to have your theme reflect you system in the settings.

     

  • Neal's avatar
    Neal
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    3 months ago

    Hi Sin_Shadow_Fox​,

    I understand the concern but unfortunately it is common practice for services to reduce support for older operating systems as time goes on. Windows 7 was released 16 years ago and has been replaced by multiple operating systems since then.

  • Lalia's avatar
    Lalia
    New member | Level 2
    3 months ago

    Any guesses on whether Dark Mode will follow the system theme automatically on Mac?

  • Neal's avatar
    Neal
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    3 months ago

    I don't believe it will as Windows 7 will only be supported by the Simplified version of Dropbox.

    So unfortunately, unless you upgrade your OS, you won't have access to dark mode.

  • Sin_Shadow_Fox's avatar
    Sin_Shadow_Fox
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 months ago

    Well ,for now there is nothing to upgrade my OS to, unless i want to switch to Linux. So when will dark mode leave beta and be implemented in the public version?

  • Neal's avatar
    Neal
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    3 months ago

    Okay, this makes sense.

    So I looked into this and unfortunately for older OS, (like Windows 7), we don't support the latest Beta version. In regards to older versions being listed on the Client Release post I sent you, that seems to be an oversight that I'll address right now.

    Unfortunately, unless you upgrade your OS, Dark Mode will not be available.

  • Sin_Shadow_Fox's avatar
    Sin_Shadow_Fox
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 months ago

    I'm currently running Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1 (Build 7601: Service Pack 1) x64

    I downloaded the Offline Installer (64 Bit) for V233.3.4791 which i believe is the correct download of that version for my OS.