I am running SMF1.1.2 and I want to install some of the MODS available. I try to install MODS via the Admin -> Download packages. I then browse though the list of available packages, but I always get this error message, when I choose to download a MOD:
QuoteThe package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF.
Am I doing something wrong?
have you tried making sure its the latest version?
http://mods.simplemachines.org
Yes, I have made a "Detailed Version Check" from SMF's admin panel, and I am running latest SMF version. What can be wrong? ???
Make sure your package dir has been ChModed to 777.
I can confirm that my package dir is CMHModed to 777. I was that already, so unfortunately that doesn't do it....
Then try to make a temp directory in package dir.
Make sure that the temp dir is chmod-ed to 777 too.
Which temp dir? Where is that dir located?
First make a temp dir in Package dir and then ChMod it to 777
I have now created a temp dir. I have placed it here: smf/packages/tempdir
An I have CHModed the dir to 777.
If this is correct, then what do I do now?
Quote from: weissefar on April 15, 2007, 06:22:34 AM
I have now created a temp dir. I have placed it here: smf/packages/tempdir
An I have CHModed the dir to 777.
If this is correct, then what do I do now?
You should chmod 777 the Packages/ directory, too.
Now try to install a mod. Make sure that the mod you're installing is for the SMF version your forum is running.
Wait you did a thing wrong did you named it "tempdir"?Or if you did rename it to "temp"
Indeed. The temp dir must be named temp, not tempdir. So its path should be this:
smf/Packages/temp
Quote from: Dragooon on April 15, 2007, 06:31:18 AM
Wait you did a thing wrong did you named it "tempdir"?Or if you did rename it to "temp"
No wonder systems don't work, when people make such mistakes :o I have corrected the folder name now ;)
QuoteNow try to install a mod. Make sure that the mod you're installing is for the SMF version your forum is running.
I thought that only compatible mods were shown, when browsing mods via admin panel. Is that a wrong assumption?
I believe that is a correct assumption when browsing (like you are), but not when uploading.
OK, go ahead: browse for a mod that you like and try to install. Do you get any errors?
I have now done as instructed and I then try to install a mod. I do as I explained in my first post, and I try to install this mod:
97. RSS Feed Icon for boards [ Download ]
Package Type: Modification
Version: 1.1
Author: vbgamer45
Location of file: http://mods.simplemachines.org/downloads/376/feed.zip
Description: Adds a feed icon on the board index for each forum.
But the error is still there.....!?! Any suggestions...?
Download the mod and try the upload option. Does it work?
The following fix works if ALL of these are correct (in other words, check about these first):
1) you can browse mod servers from within your forum;
2) you can install mods by downloading them and using the upload option;
and:
3) a directory named temp exists inside the Packages directory and both are chmod-ed to 777.
Fix for Package Manager:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=158979.msg1020561#msg1020561
If you don't have access to phpMyAdmin or are afraid to use it, use this alternative fix:
1. Go to Admin > Packages.
2. Click on the Download Packages tab.
3. Delete the Simple Machines server (its URL is not valid anymore, that's why):
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg262.imageshack.us%2Fimg262%2F5824%2Fdeleteserveruc6.png&hash=cf97cc17aca3ad32914f1aa4a40bddafcd20785f) (http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5824/deleteserveruc6.png)
4. Add the server again - with the same name, but with the current URL:
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg83.imageshack.us%2Fimg83%2F6964%2Faddserverwr8.png&hash=11800fc2d6d47379a8eac401c87908870adfc20e) (http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6964/addserverwr8.png)
Problem solved - it is working! :)
But I guess there must be many SMF users out there, who will experience this problem!!! :o
Thanks for your help ;)
Quote from: weissefar on April 15, 2007, 09:22:57 AM
Problem solved - it is working! :)
But I guess there must be many SMF users out there, who will experience this problem!!! :o
Thanks for your help ;)
You're welcome! :)
Can you please tell us what did you do to solve the problem, so that other users can apply the same solution to the same problem?
Thank you.
Sure, I just did as you explained :)
As you said the problem was that the mod server settings were wrong, so I followed this instruction from you:
1. Go to Admin > Packages.
2. Click on the Download Packages tab.
3. Delete the Simple Machines server (its URL is not valid anymore, that's why):
4. Add the server again - with the same name, but with the current URL: http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods
Once again - thanks a lot for your help! ;)
im sure this will be fixed in an upcoming release :P
Quote from: weissefar on April 15, 2007, 10:40:43 AM
Sure, I just did as you explained :)
Once again - thanks a lot for your help! ;)
You're welcome! I'm glad the problem is solved.
Quote from: Sarge on April 15, 2007, 08:10:07 AM1) you can browse mod servers from within your forum (PHP is not running in safe_mode, and allow_url_fopen is on in php.ini);
Sarge I would like to state for the fact that allow_url_fopen does not need to be enabaled. I personally have this set off in my own php.ini
SMF uses fsock to open a connect to the mod site in question and get needed information.
Quote from: SleePy on April 16, 2007, 05:23:47 PM
Quote from: Sarge on April 15, 2007, 08:10:07 AM1) you can browse mod servers from within your forum (PHP is not running in safe_mode, and allow_url_fopen is on in php.ini);
Sarge I would like to state for the fact that allow_url_fopen does not need to be enabaled. I personally have this set off in my own php.ini
SMF uses fsock to open a connect to the mod site in question and get needed information.
Post is corrected. Thanks for the info.