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5 TopicsDropbox Finder Integration Flickering on macOS 26.2
I’m experiencing a persistent issue with Dropbox on macOS 26.2. The Dropbox folder in Finder (I'm using Dropbox on file provider) keeps flickering or refreshing every second. This constant refresh makes it very difficult to work with files. For example, when I preview a multi‑page PDF using Quick Look (pressing the space bar in Finder), the preview resets back to the first page every time the folder refreshes. As a result, I cannot scroll through or read the document properly. Additionally, the blue Dropbox icon that appears before the folder name (“Dropbox”) in Finder keeps turning on and off repeatedly, like a flickering bulb. This visual flicker happens in sync with the folder refresh and makes the issue even more disruptive. Details: Integration Affected: finder Device: MacBook Air M3 running macOS 26.2 (latest version) Dropbox: Version 238.4.6075 Issue: Dropbox folder in Finder refreshes every second, disrupting file previews and navigation Symptoms: Quick Look resets to the first page of PDFs Blue Dropbox icon before the folder name flickers on and off Steps to reproduce: Open Dropbox folder in Finder (the icon in titlebar flickers Steps to reproduce Secondary problems: Select a multi‑page PDF and press space to preview. Attempt to scroll to the second page. Finder refreshes, preview resets to page one, and the Dropbox icon flickers. This behavior is very frustrating and makes it difficult to use Dropbox with Finder, I expect it to act as a normal folder on finder!.54Views0likes3CommentsData loss: Boxcryptor classic files no longer readable
Integration Affected Boxcryptor classic 1.7.1 Device irrelevant Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 237.4.5655 Question or Issue Dropbox decided to update to windows files recently. This Update without warning did a) block my PC for at least a day b) ended up corrupting my encrypted files which I no longer can read. Please advise how to restore my files. This is likely the same issue as here, Dropbox's latest update leads to no access to Boxcryptor files. Can't copy or open them. | The Dropbox Community but the solution described there is to rely on old undynched folders which I do not have. Also, the topic is closed and does not let me continue. Text files end up with error message "cannot open .." Pdf will lead to "No file Permission ..." Excel: etc..149Views0likes10CommentsSelecting a Paper task in sidebar doesn't take me to the actual "to do" in large docs; page reloads.
Device - Macbook pro Apple M1 Max - 32GB Operating System/Browser (if using the web) - MacOS 15.6.1 (24G90) Dropbox App Version/Browser Version - Version 139.0.7258.139 (Official Build) (arm64) Question or Issue One of the most awesome features of Dropbox Paper, besides it's elegant, minimal display options , and smooth copy-paste with Apple Mail, is the task sidebar.I have looked for a replacement as Drop[box paper has aged, and nothing comes close. Unfortunately, the sidebar has stopped working the way it was designed. When I click on a todo in the task sidebar, it always forces a reload of the page (it did not used to, if I clicked on a task that was within this document.) AND, if the document is large, it does not scroll to a todo in a large document. This renders the Task sidebar almost useless as a navigation tool. Now I have to search text to match the todo, where the Task sidebar navigation used to be seamless. Attached is a document that exhibits the "full page reload" issue. And a screen recording of a larger file, where the todo list does not scroll. PLEASE fix this! This is CRUCIAL to our workflow with our many many clients. We do NOT want to migrate off Dropbox Paper! First, the document link: link removed by moderator Next the recording, please listen to the voiceover. link removed by moderator PLEASE HELP! Dave244Views1like6CommentsCan I change per-file permissions when using SSH certificates?
Until now, I've been syncing my SSH certificates in Dropbox. However, since a couple months ago, everytime I open the app I see this message: If I click "Give permission", this will grant read access to my certificate files, and the next time I try connecting to SSH using that certificate I will get an error and will have to manually remove the permission. If I click Cancel, I will get again this same message the next time I open Dropbox. My feature idea is having a more specific message that let users know which files have permission issues, with a way to just reject the permission changes and adjust the selective sync accordingly. The current way is a bit too uninformative and probably breaks systems for many others.92Views0likes1Comment