Can't login after 4.2 update

  • Hello everybody,

    After an attempt to update to 4.2 version, WP starts the database error loop:

    “Database Update Required WordPress has been updated! Before we send you on your way, we have to update your database to the newest version.”

    I’ve tried to fix it via DB, but now I can’t login into my admin area, because the system returns no login error, but I can’t enter.

    Do you have any suggest to “force” the access to my admin area?

    thank you

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  • Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    Before we send you on your way, we have to update your database to the newest version.

    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.

    Thread Starter mm88

    (@mm88)

    Hello Tara, thanks for your reply.

    Point 3 of the manual says: “Deactivate plugins.”

    How can do that manually since I’ve non access to my admin panel?

    thanks

    You’ll need to connect via FTP and find /wp-content/plugins. Rename the plugins folder to something else, like plugins-deactivate.

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    read “How to deactivate all plugins when you can’t log in to wp-admin” if you need help.

    Thread Starter mm88

    (@mm88)

    Ok, now I’ve manually update WP and the login give me back again the “Database Update Required” page (with the loop problem).

    What can I do now?

    many many thanks

    Thread Starter mm88

    (@mm88)

    In my opinion, the problem is related to the “version.php”.

    But When I try to change “$wp_db_version” parameter the “login loop issue” comes back.

    I look forward for your help.

    thanks

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    Try manually resetting your plugins (no Dashboard access required). If that resolves the issue, reactivate each one individually until you find the cause.

    If that does not resolve the issue, access your server via FTP or SFTP, navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and rename the directory of your currently active theme. This will force the default theme to activate and hopefully rule-out a theme-specific issue (theme functions can interfere like plugins).

    Thread Starter mm88

    (@mm88)

    An update: my provider reported a problem with the database.

    thank you all for your help

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    Glad you got it sorted ??

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