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Enable ipadOS Dropbox app for Apple Vision Pro
Dropbox had to explicitly deny iPadOS app from installation on AVP as iPadOS apps are compatible and enabled by default. More than a year later and Dropbox still continues to keep the app blocked. At this point I will have to look at migrating to a different vendor for my cloud storage. I have yet to come up with any reasonable reason why Dropbox would make the decision to block their iPad app from installation on Apple Vision Pro.
My macOS Dropbox desktop app is stuck "reconnecting".
Application Affected Dropbox for macOS. Standard version (no File Provider version). Device MacBook Pro 2023 (M3 Max) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS 14.6.1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 232.4.5926 Question or Issue The app is stuck at launch non-syncing. At the bottom of the dropdown window from the menu bar is a message stating, translating from Italian, "reconnection in progress. this could take...". It stays like this forever, even after a system restart or an app quit and relaunch. It doesn't sync, it doesn't let me copy links. What can I do?
Why am I not eligible for File Provider?
Application Affected Dropbox file management, file provider not eligible Device Apple MacBook Air M2 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS15.6.1 (24G90) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 233.3.4753 Question or Issue Curious why my business Dropbox account is not eligble for file provider. Is it due to how many files we have? I'm using the lastest version and followed all the steps to allow access. Thanks, Peter
Is there an old version of Dropbox that I can install on a old iPad (A1458) using ios v10.3.3?
Application Affected Dropbox installation ) Device iPad - A1458 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Apple ios 10.3.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) ios wont allow me to install any version or via any major browser Question or Issue When I try to download dropbox app it says cannot install until I upgrade my ios to v15.5, 17+ or later. Unable to install later ios update as says Im already using latest version - ios v10.3.3. So question is am I able to download an older version of Dropbox (basic) that will work with my iPad under v10.3.3, and if so where would I find it to download - Have tried other sources but no luck.File Provider on Dropbox: Questions and Feedback
File Provider uses Apple's updated File Provider (API) to more deeply integrate with macOS and fix issues related to opening online-only files in third-party applications. Some of the changes you can expect to see are as follows: Sync Icons: Now managed by macOS, these match the updated system appearance. Sync Performance: Dynamically adjusted by macOS—may slow down to conserve battery or when your Mac runs hot. Dropbox Folder Location: Moves to ~/Library/CloudStorage; appears under Locations instead of Favorites in Finder. Third-Party Link Breaks: Files linked in third-party apps may need re-linking due to the new location. Favorites Access: You can drag individual folders from Locations to Favorites for quick access. Finder Toolbar Icon: Dropbox can no longer be added to the Finder toolbar—this is a restriction imposed by Apple. Unsupported File Types: Certain file types—like Photos Library, Final Cut Pro libraries, and Adobe InDesign Lock files (.idlk)—can’t sync via File Provider. Online-Only Storage Behavior: If your hard drive is low on space, files that aren’t marked “Available Offline” may become online-only automatically—so mark key files to keep them local. Disk Space Reporting: Only files marked "Available Offline" count toward local disk usage; online-only files won’t show—even if downloaded. You can find more detailed information on the changes to File Provider by visiting this Help Center article. Or if you’d like to see if you’re eligible for this update, you can find instructions on how to do so here. This thread is specifically to answer any questions you might have about File Provider on Dropbox and collecting your feedback. Our Community Moderators are available to assist with any issues, and the File Provider team will be monitoring this thread closely for your feedback.
