When I Airdrop something it goes in a folder called Private/TMP. I want it to go to Downloads folder. How do I change that? I am using Sonoma.
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Mac Studio (2022)
Problem solved!
Turns out that the problem was related to Dropbox!
After installing Sonoma 14.4, the only Downloads folder on my harddrive was the one pertaining to Dropbox. Seems like MacOS cannot send Airdrop files to this folder - I guess because it's not recognised as a "system" Downloads folder.
I renamed the Downloads folder under the Dropbox tree (I named it "Downloads db") and then created a new "system" Downloads folder in my root directory (I'm not a techie so don't know the right term...but right under the main folder carrying my name).
I then restarted my laptop and now Airdrop nicely sends my files to the "system" Downloads folder and Dropbox automatically created a linked folder to the Dropbox Downloads (db) folder meaning I can easily move files there for Dropbox sharing.
Seems like MacOS and Dropbox were not synchronised for this update which causes the problem in the original thread. As I'm not a techie, I don't know if this explanation is understandable, but it does solve the issue.
Unfortunately I like my download folder to be backed up on a dropbox. This should be an easy fix for Apple as it only happened recently with a new OS update. Like the lack of a forward delete key, the customer just has to live with it I suppose.
This is what I know and I will continue after I hear back from DropBox support document regarding MacOS File support
This is listed on DropBox Help center
I believe the work around that is suggested in this thread is to turn over "selective sync" on the default user Downloads Folder on your DropBox Sync Setup. This did not work for me, The Dropbox support says AirDrop does not work if you are using DropBox Backup and to contact DropBox support for more information. Which is what I have done and will report my findings here
-silsurf
Why do you think AVG shouldn’t be there? I’ve been using it for virus protection for many years.
Torbinjo wrote:
Why do you think AVG shouldn’t be there? I’ve been using it for virus protection for many years.
Because it doesn’t do anything except make your Mac less secure.
Can you please expand on that? In which way does it make my Mac less secure and if that's the case, what should it be replaced with?
You do not any third party security/antivirus apps. Those apps just slow your system down and can cause program running issues.
Torbinjo wrote:
Still I have my airdrop private/tmp issue though.
I see now you are not the OP— disregard. Start your own thread.
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Thank you for posting the solution!
Torbinjo wrote:
Problem solved!
Turns out that the problem was related to Dropbox!
This was already included in the 1st post above to the OP.
Can anyone help with this issue - 4 hours on the phone w apple unsuccessful
Thank you for posting this solution. After spending more than 2 hours chatting with Apple Support, they still hadn't resolved it. But your solution worked immediately.
If you know the cause is Dropbox and you haven't yet been able to resolve, see the solution by Cindyvrella. It worked for me and you might want to consider testing it.
good thought, thanks!!
Same computer, same issue how did you end up fixing it exactly???
did you ever find a solution?
How to change where AirDrop files are saved on macOS
