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Coen Verbree
Copper Contributor
Jan 15, 2017

Onedrive readonly (green locks)

I've recently installed the latest preview build on the next-gen OneDrive client. I installed this version to test SharePoint document library syncing. I'm able to sync document libraries, but all fo...
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Michelle Porreca's avatar
Michelle Porreca
Iron Contributor
Sep 20, 2017

I have the same issue with One user only. Everyone else can sync the library without locks. Versioning is off and Check out is off from the get go so don't know why this one user has the issue

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    Oderbang
    Brass Contributor
    Oct 27, 2017

    I have the same green lock in "One drive" aka "OneDrive.exe" However i also have "One drive for busness" aka "GROOV.EXE" syncing the same share-point sites... and this works fine.

    So if this is a limitation of the "OneDrive.exe" 

     

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      Oderbang
      Brass Contributor
      Oct 27, 2017

      Ok so spent 45 mins on the phone to Microsoft to find out that there is another setting you have to turn off if your using it. (not just the check in feature but the approvals one also!)

      "Require content approval for submitted items?" needs to be set to "NO"

      This will also automatically set " Who should see draft items in this document library?" to "Any user who can read items" 

       

      These options can be found under "Library settings" -> "version Settings" 

      Hope this helps someone

      • LisaJo48's avatar
        LisaJo48
        Iron Contributor
        Jul 11, 2018

        Guess what worked for me? I went through this whole post until reaching Oderbang who said the approval setting needs to be set to NO.

         

        WELL, it was.....and always has been. Never once have I considered enabled the approval process for this library. However, out of desperation, I enabled Content Approval-> saved the change -> reopened library settings -> Version Settings -> disabled Content Approval and.....

         

        Low and behold I got a pop up from ODB saying 'You can now edit your files'. I opened my File Explorer....yes...wait for it....and the LOCK WAS GONE!

         

        Bless you Oderbang   

         

        TBC: will be checking with other library users who have sync it to the FE to see if this 'fix' also affects their experience. I'll let you know.

         

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