SMF 1.0.7 and patch for 1.1 RC2 released

[grantiago]

don't bother. the upgrade returns and error. Unknown column 'lmr.logTime' in 'field list' thanks.

[redone]

Connection problems can often be sorted by using repair_settings to repair your settings.php file. To be honest I have never had any issues upgrading SMF from the day I started using it. I would recommend anyone to uninstall your mod before upgrading.

[digidivakathy]

Total newbie here .  I just installed SMF via Fantastico and it told me I needed to upgrade.  However, it keeps saying there are files I need to change permissions on and asking me to fill in FTP info.  I have changed the permissions on all of the folders listed on that page via cPanel, still getting the message.  I gave it my ftp info, nothing happened, just keeps going back to the same screen.  What's up?

[chinathetimes]

Total newbie here .  I just installed SMF via Fantastico and it told me I needed to upgrade.  However, it keeps saying there are files I need to change permissions on and asking me to fill in FTP info.  I have changed the permissions on all of the folders listed on that page via cPanel, still getting the message.  I gave it my ftp info, nothing happened, just keeps going back to the same screen.  What's up?

Fantastico installs it into another database.

I seem to remember the process being posted into one of the stickies recently but here's an older reference:

Separate Databases:

If you have installed Mambo/Joomla and SMF with Fantastico, or you installed them in separate databases intentionally, you will need to grant permission to the database users to access each others' databases.  If you have your forum and CMS installed in separate databases, and you have not granted access properly, you will most likely run into the "_LOGIN_INCOMPLETE" error in Joomla.

Here's how to grant database permissions:

1) Go to your site's cPanel.  Click on MySQL databases. (Do not Proceed to PhpMyAdmin!)

2) Near the bottom of the page, you will find two dropdown menus side-by-side.  One is labelled "User:" and the other "Db:".

3) In the first dropdown, select your SMF database user, and in the second dropdown, select the  Mambo/Joomla database.  Click the button that is labelled "Add User to Db".

4) Now go back to the same page again, and do the same, adding your Mambo/Joomla User to your SMF database.

Now you are set up to run your forum and CMS in separate databases. 

This may not be the most up to date info so read through the stickies or do a search on Fantastico.

[digidivakathy]

Thanks, China...but first I'm simply trying to upgrade the SMF install to the newest version and can't do that.  Fantastico is installing 1.0.5 and it wants to upgrade to 1.0.7, but I can't seem to get that done...that's where I'm having issues.  Though it is definitely great to know your tip...I'll go take care of that now.

Thanks!

[TnK]

I will admit to not having read this entire thread......I apologize for that but I just have a coupla questions.

I am currently running, SMF 1.0.5....no Real problems other than error emails, that nobody can explain...So, do I really 'need' the upgrade?

and.....

"If you currently have installed 1.0.5, 1.0.6 or 1.1 RC2, you can do either of the following to upgrade:
* Use the package manager in your administration center - one click, and you're done."

I did that....and it still has me with SMF 1.0.5.....did I do somethin wrong?

TIA for any answers! and TYVM for SMF!

[Bigguy]

Well there`s alot more to the latest build than what you are currently running. I would consider an upgrade as soon as possible to the most recent version.

[TnK]

Bigguy, tyvm! 

Now, could you please tell me the easiest way to go about this???

BTW, another question I have....if any help is available....
if I go into FTP.....copy the entire directory onto a disc....would that be considered a 'backup' and would it include my SQL database? or would I have to backup that from somewhere else..(ie: my webhost?)
I am really clueless.....thankyousoverymuch!

[chinathetimes]

Doing a copy of directories backs up the programs only.

To back up your database requires you to go into your host ... if you have cpanel or another utility it's fairly easy.

[TnK]

thankyou, chinathetimes, I just hope I am as easy as ya say!! hehehe thanks again!

[chinathetimes]

thankyou, chinathetimes, I just hope I am as easy as ya say!! hehehe thanks again!

It doesn't get hard until you have to recover.

Then it becomes a tedious task of editing the complete backup into individual parts and sub parts so that you don't time out.

[Dannii]

I am currently running, SMF 1.0.5....no Real problems other than error emails, that nobody can explain...So, do I really 'need' the upgrade?

Yes. Even if you don't upgrade to 1.1, you need to upgrade to 1.0.7 which fixes a few security holes in 1.0.5 and 1.0.6.

[Thomas Z.]

Hello,

i get the following error when i click on update !
Can someone please tell me which files or folder i have to modify, i assume i have to set 777 for any folder.

An Error Has Occurred!
You cannot download or install new packages because the Packages directory is not writable!

[Bigguy]

In the folder that ALL the smf files are in, find the one called "Packages" and chmod/change the permissions on it to 777.

[Thomas Z.]

i have changed the complete packages folder to 777 but still the same message.

[Bigguy]

How did you change it through ftp. If so try changing it in your file manager in cpanel if you have it, sometimes ftp doesn`t work so good sometimes.

[Thomas Z.]

yes, through FTP
Where can i find the setting in Cpanel ?

[Dannii]

FTP should be fine. Try making a folder inside Packages called 'temp', and set it to 777 too.

[Thomas Z.]

interesting, i can't change the perm. of the folder temp.
I get the error: no access (500)

[Bigguy]

Try what eldacar said but the settings you are looking for are: In cpanel goto file manager. Go to the folder that has all the smf files and folders in it, click on the NAME "Packages" after that in the top right corner you should see some more options, click on  "Change Permissions" then in the same corner you`ll see check boxes, put checks in until it reads 777. If you have a no access it might mean you don`t OWN that file or folder in which case your host will have to change ownership back to you. (I think)