void-linux / void-linux/void-packages
Dropbox has old version that doesn't log in
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Description
Is this a new report?
Yes
System Info
Void 6.18.52_1 x86_64
Package(s) Affected
dropbox-2026.03.20_1
Does a report exist for this bug with the project's home (upstream) and/or another distro?
No response
Expected behaviour
Login to be possible
Actual behaviour
dropbox 2026.03.20 -> 2026.05.06 https://www.dropbox.com Old version doesn't log in (creates wrong login link and even if loging in through browser gives download link
Steps to reproduce
Just try to log in
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with the dropbox package in void-packages and compare the packaged version with the login behavior at https://www.dropbox.com. Reproduce the reported login attempt, then verify that it produces a usable login flow rather than the wrong login link or a download link.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 62/100