What is really going to happen with CloudStorage?

[g v.]

Hi, 

Luckily, my Dropbox folder is still in my home folder. I have Dropbox 179.4.4985 . Selective Sync and Smart Sync are completely off, all new files are on my hard drive by default. I'd like to keep it that way. 

Is it possible to just not install this Dropbox update that will move my Dropbox folder?

Can I upgrade to Ventura 13.5 without having to update to a Dropbox version that moves my home folder? 

Please inform neutrally. I'm not angry, I just want to make a decision that works for me. 

Thanks

[Jay]

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.

[g v.]

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."

[Megan]

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? 

[g v.]

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? 

[g v.]

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.  

[Jay]

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.

[g v.]

no one answering

[g v.]

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. 

[g v.]

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