Cannot update to 4.2.2

  • Resolved chaa_OKC

    (@chaa_okc)


    9 years, 5 months ago

    I’ve installed WordPress from the Ubuntu repositories, which are never up to date so I have 3.8.5.

    I’d like to be current with 4.2.2, but attempting to update via the Dashboard insists that I have the latest version.

    Should I simply replace all the files (except for customizations as described in the codex) from a downloaded copy, or is there a way to force updating through the Dashboard? I have added FTP_MODE=Direct to php.config, and am able to install plugins and update themes. Only the core files themselves are insisting that 3.8.5 is the latest.

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  • Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    try MANUAL updating. Download a fresh copy of the WordPress .zip file to your computer, unzip it, and use that to copy up all files and folders EXCEPT the wp-config.php file and the /wp-content/ directory. You may need to delete the old copies of files & folder on your server before uploading the new ones. Read the Manual Update directions first.
    – If you haven’t already done, always backup everything (including your database) before doing any actions, just in case something really goes wrong.

    Thread Starter chaa_OKC

    (@chaa_okc)

    Thanks, Tara. That did the trick perfectly and my locally installed test site is now up to current revision. I used the “Simple Backup” plugin to back everything up nicely, but had no problem even though it was far more than a two-revision jump!

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    you are welcome ??

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