Updating the SMF version I have (from 2.0.19 to 2.1.2)

[Tazzo]

Hi There,

I'm trying to update the SMF version I have (from 2.0.19 to 2.1.2) but I'm having a bit of trouble. Admittedly as an oldie I'm not as technically with-it as I could be.

I downloaded the 2.1.2 upgrade .zip - expanded it on my PC, then uploaded in into the Packages directory, in a folder of its own, using the suggested name 'shout' as in the instructions. It says the Package Browser will then discover this update - but unfortunately the Package Browser does not find it. I've been trying different things for hours.

The board is at hxxp:bsch.org.uk/bschchat [nonactive]

The PHP version is 7.3

I'm not sure how to proceed and wondered if anyone might have a suggestion or have encountered similar difficulty and solved it.

Best wishes, Tom

[Dzonny]

Hello there Tom.

Firstly, make sure you have a backup of all forum files and database as well, just to be sure!

Than, download large upgrade pack, as you did, and extract it in SMF root, so it should overwrite all files, and should be placed where settings.php file is.
Then proceed with upgrade process by running upgrade.php file through the browser.

Please see more info at Upgrading SMF documentation.

[Kindred]

in short, the upgrade of a major version release can not be done through the package manager.