January patch release - 1.8.12

vimo

I use the extension manager for updates. When can i see this update?

Thx

huseyinfiliz

vimo When you click the Run Global Update button, or when you install or update any extension, the Flarum core will be updated automatically. Keep in mind that you will be asked for the database password, and you won’t be able to access your forum until you enter it.

Wlork

Thank you for new update 🙂

huseyinfiliz When you click the Run Global Update button, or when you install or update any extension, the Flarum core will be updated automatically. Keep in mind that you will be asked for the database password, and you won’t be able to access your forum until you enter it.

I would like to take this opportunity to ask a question. It will be possible to update to final version 2.0 with this extension manager ?

huseyinfiliz

Wlork Yes, you will only need to manually remove the extensions that are not compatible with 2.x beforehand. You can do this without using SSH.

One more thing: if you set now Minimum Stability to Dev in the Extension Manager, you can update to 2.x. (not recommend) Of course, you will still need to remove extensions one by one if they don’t have a 2.x release yet.

So, you either need to wait until all the extensions you’re using are updated for 2.x, or find suitable alternatives. To speed up the update process for extensions that are critical to you, you can contact the developer and consider making a donation, or ask another developer to take on the update.

I believe the transition to version 2.x will be quite straightforward.

Silvestrus

My forum is not working anymore. I tried to update one extension but I didn't get prompt to enter database password? Any suggestions?

Silvestrus

Can I revert somehow to 1.8.11 or update via terminal to 1.8.12 properly?

KBExit

Silvestrus as always, please check your logs first.We cannot troubleshoot blindly.

Silvestrus you cannot downgrade unless you have a backup I believe.

Silvestrus

Silvestrus ok, managed to make it work by installing symfony/http-foundation.

Silvestrus

KBExit is it safe to upgrade by using usual way of upgrade?

composer update --prefer-dist --no-plugins --no-dev -a --with-all-dependencies
php flarum migrate
php flarum cache:clear

Silvestrus

Silvestrus no go.

KBExit

Silvestrus something is blocking you from being able to update. Most likely an extension that's abandoned and locked to older dependencies. Again, what's in your logs? Additionally, what's your php Flarum info?

I have successfully updated several Flarum sites, some with 60+ extensions without issues so it's odd you're having conflicts right now. I guarantee it's an extension.

IanM

Silvestrus looks like you have symfony/http-foundation and/or symfony/http-client as direct deps in your composer.json. Try setting the versions of those to '*' and try the update again..

Additionally, you can also use composer why-not flarum/core 1.8.12 for deeper information on the cause

Wlork

huseyinfiliz Yes, you will only need to manually remove the extensions that are not compatible with 2.x beforehand. You can do this without using SSH.

Oh! Excellent news, that's very reassuring !

huseyinfiliz One more thing: if you set now Minimum Stability to Dev in the Extension Manager, you can update to 2.x. (not recommend)

Don't worry. I won't install a beta version. I'll wait until the final version and, above all, until the vast majority of extensions I use, are compatible (I made a little list and 16 are not in version 2.0, yet 😁).

huseyinfiliz So, you either need to wait until all the extensions you’re using are updated for 2.x, or find suitable alternatives. To speed up the update process for extensions that are critical to you, you can contact the developer and consider making a donation, or ask another developer to take on the update.

That's my fear.

I hope there will be volunteers to update if the original developer can't. But I'm waiting for the green light from @GreXXL before making any requests 🙂

Silvestrus

IanM I managed to install update it by updating all dependecies but forum is not working again.

Package "flarum/core" v1.8.12 is already installed! To find out why, run composer why flarum/core

I get 500 internal server error.

KBExit

Silvestrus looks like you're almost there now!

Silvestrus when I visit your site, it's asking for database password.

Edit...
Flarum encountered a boot error. Details have been logged to the Flarum log file.

Edit 2: looks like your site is online again!

Silvestrus

KBExit yes! Got it working. Well, it seems that Link Preview extension was causing trouble as well but I like that one. I will try to install it now and see if it works again.

Thanks everyone for the assistance! I appreciate.

KBExit

Silvestrus I know it's a paid extension, but Rich Embeds is extremely well polished.

Silvestrus

KBExit I know it's a paid extension, but Rich Embeds is extremely well polished.

I know it's little bit offtopic but I get error when I click on purchase.

KBExit

Silvestrus I wonder if it's because the Flarum homepage is managed by the other Flarum Entity that is splitting :/

GreXXL

Wlork I hope there will be volunteers to update if the original developer can't. But I'm waiting for the green light from @GreXXL before making any requests 🙂

The Flarum Foundation will be launching a bounty program (announcement will follow soon when I return from holday next week) to update FoF extensions and also some other important ones. Maybe its best to wait for that and then we can see whats happening.