Upgrade To MyBB 1.8.17 Pre-Release

[Ronshaan]

so me using 1.8.16 should download file changed file only?
isn't it?

checked your site, it seems to work i guess.

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has anyone upgraded to 1.8.17 pre release and having any issues,?
after the mess of 1.8.16 i want to hear others before i do that myself.

Hmm... yea... read my post #1. I was the one that originally started this thread.

sure.
after the last update i fear doing upgrades b4 hearing others

Yes, download the Changed Files.
Make sure you run the UPGRADE.PHP script. Read the instructions carefully!!
If you fail to do this, then you will have problems.

i always run it like

my site name/install 
by deleting the lock file that is in install file.

and installing the upgrade like this always.
is it something new that wasn't before?

[Shade]

The procedure has not changed. When you upload all the changed files (if migrating from 1.8.16) or the whole file list (if migrating from 1.8.15 or below), delete install/lock and proceed by reading the on-screen instructions as they come.

[Ronshaan]

okay i will do that and hopping it will solve the problems 1.8.16 had.

[Shade]

Do note that if you are using a custom theme, you will also need to check the changes made in templates which are not applied automatically to custom themes. 1.8.16 introduced some crucial security fixes which needed edits to certain templates, resulting in many (duplicate) support requests.

[Serpius]

so me using 1.8.16 should download file changed file only?
isn't it?

checked your site, it seems to work i guess.

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has anyone upgraded to 1.8.17 pre release and having any issues,?
after the mess of 1.8.16 i want to hear others before i do that myself.

Hmm... yea... read my post #1. I was the one that originally started this thread.

sure.
after the last update i fear doing upgrades b4 hearing others

Yes, download the Changed Files.
Make sure you run the UPGRADE.PHP script. Read the instructions carefully!!
If you fail to do this, then you will have problems.

i always run it like

my site name/install 
by deleting the lock file that is in install file.

and installing the upgrade like this always.
is it something new that wasn't before?

Prior to the upgrade, you can delete the entire /install folder.
It's not needed after the Upgrade is completed.

1. Delete the /install folder
2. Upload all of the changed files into their respective folders including the ones that go into the /root folder. Some websites have /public_html as their root, which is what I have for mine.
3. Go to your browser and input your website URL with the /install/upgrade.php like this:  http(s)://yourwebsite.com(net)/install/upgrade.php
4. When you see the Upgrade window, follow all prompts, then the upgrade should be completed.

That's it. Not hard, but you have to do it the right way.

[Ronshaan]

sure i will do that.

Do note that if you are using a custom theme, you will also need to check the changes made in templates which are not applied automatically to custom themes. 1.8.16 introduced some crucial security fixes which needed edits to certain templates, resulting in many (duplicate) support requests.

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so me using 1.8.16 should download file changed file only?
isn't it?

checked your site, it seems to work i guess.

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Hmm... yea... read my post #1. I was the one that originally started this thread.

sure.
after the last update i fear doing upgrades b4 hearing others

Yes, download the Changed Files.
Make sure you run the UPGRADE.PHP script. Read the instructions carefully!!
If you fail to do this, then you will have problems.

i always run it like

my site name/install 
by deleting the lock file that is in install file.

and installing the upgrade like this always.
is it something new that wasn't before?

Prior to the upgrade, you can delete the entire /install folder.
It's not needed after the Upgrade is completed.

1. Delete the /install folder
2. Upload all of the changed files into their respective folders including the ones that go into the /root folder. Some websites have /public_html as their root, which is what I have for mine.
3. Go to your browser and input your website URL with the /install/upgrade.php like this:  http(s)://yourwebsite.com(net)/install/upgrade.php
4. When you see the Upgrade window, follow all prompts, then the upgrade should be completed.

That's it. Not hard, but you have to do it the right way.

oh okay .. well started copping files at this point i didn't delete install file, i will delete that file and copy it again.
will follow your steps

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My problem seems to be there,

same error

Authorization code mismatch. Are you accessing this function correctly? Please go back and try again.

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even created new theme from the ACP
even that doesnt work for me, same error after upgrade

[DiegoPino]

Testing 2

1. Download again the files Pre-Relase 1.8.17 from Drive Google with Firefox Browser. 
2. Upload the files to server
3. Run the Script

4. End the Upgrade
5. MemberList or Member Profile Display Correct the Group Image and User Star 
6. in showthread.php Not Display


Resume: Download file changed file only and that was my test from Firefox Browser.

Only used Default theme, Test online.

1. Member list test
2. Showtread. Test

[Ronshaan]

even copied all files from mybb1817 still ... the same error.
seems like im the only one who didn't come out of this error.

[terzier]

New package 1.8.17

failed. upgrade process is just spinning on the same page. not running on the next (page) process
[show page error 524 cloudflare]

is there any other solution?
because in all my websites that use MyBB happens like this

[Wires]

even copied all files from mybb1817 still ... the same error.
seems like im the only one who didn't come out of this error.

You still have to apply the changes manually to your custom theme.

MyBB 1.8.17 does NOT automatically fix the login postkey issue when using a custom theme.

Edit: In fact, you’re free to PM access to your cPanel so I can upgrade your forum and then apply the correct changes.