I am looking for clarity about the procedure for upgrading SMF when TP is installed.
I had this experience while attempting to upgrade SMF: I did not unstall TP. I upgraded to smf 1.1.3, and went to reinstall tp 0.9.8 to fix any overwrites of TP files. The obvious thing to do was to re-upload the 0.9.8 package, but the smf package manager said it already existed and must be deleted first to upload it. When I went to delete it, I was warned that I might not be able to uninstall it. I tried to uninstall it first but was told that this package does not have an uninstaller. I deleted the 0.9.8 package and was presented with the option to "Apply Mod" the 0.9.8 package. When I selected to "Apply Mod" I was told that the mod was already installed and I should "uninstall the old mod first to avoid problems, or ask the author to create an upgrade from your old version.ââ,¬Â
My tentative conclusion is that, unless I want to do manual code checking and fixing, and unless I happen to know that a particular SMF upgrade does not overwrite TP files, the following procedure is necessary in order to upgrade SMF when TP is installed:
Back up the database.
Uninstall and/or delete the files in the forum folder.
Install the version of SMF that matches the database.
Restore the database. (Maybe not needed depending on the uninstall/install.)
Upgrade SMF, which also upgrades the database if necessary.
Install a version of TP that is compatible with the new version of SMF.
Install any other desired compatible packages.
Install a TP theme or themes.
Am I missing anything or out to lunch? Is there a better or easier way? Or is this all correct and complete?
Thanks.
Use the big upgrade package from SMF (the procedure with smf you have all the info on their site)
When you have updated SMF, install tp back to the forum using the package manager or manuall install if the manager dont work for you.
The databases will be intact as you only replace the files, and not anything in the database.
Thanks very much.
This is what I did:
Download the Large Upgrade SMF 1.1.3 zip to my PC.
Unzip in an empty folder.
FTP the files to the existing forum folder and relative subfolders.
Run upgrade.php and get all "success" messages.
Delete upgrade.php manually (in my case).
Log into forum as administrator.
Go to Package Manager.
Delete the TP package (it still existed, so maybe I did something wrong).
Upload the TP mod file TP_0983.zip in the Package Manager,
and select Install Mod.
At that point I got a message as follows:
The package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF.
OK. Am I missing something? Is there a better way?
Thanks again!
DId you use a previous download that you had for TP? I would suggest you clear your cache in your browser and download it again. Then try to install.
Each time I delete the TP package from within Package Manager, download the TP package, and click the "Apply Mod" button in Package Manager.
As you suggested, I cleared the browser cache by invoking Tools Options, and deleting temporary files, history, cookies, saved passwords and web form information from my Internet 7.
I then entered the Package Manager, deleted the TP package, downloaded it, clicked the "Apply Mod" button, and got the same error message "The package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF."
Do you get this error with other mods as well?
EHHUURR....
When you cleared your cache and temp internet files, did you really DOWNLOAD a NEW package from here ?
Or did you upload the same package you used before when you got the error ?
Cleare everything again, and then browse to our download section and download the package from there again. make sure you actually DELETED the one you have been trying from your computer.
You should probably check the permissions on your packages folder as well.
I downloaded TP_0983.zip from tinyportal.co.uk and compared it to my old TP_0983.zip and discovered to my surprise that it was different. There out to be a law, lol!
I went to the package manager, deleted the TP package, "downloaded" the newly downloaded package, and it did not encounter the error. It reported all successes, so I clicked "install."
Internet Explorer browser reported "cannot display the webpage" so I waited a while to give it time to complete the process, closed the browser page, and entered the site. TP was duly installed. Thank you both so-o-o-o much.
If I had a larger site, should I expect a problem when the browser reports it cannot display the webpage like that? Is this a predictable and likely problem for me with my present server settings? Or can I coast along?
Thanks again.
Some times a shared server can act just the way you describe.
But if you have a dedicated or even your own server it should load up under a second with all defaults.
Great. The baulky browser made me think the browser was waiting on a lengthy install process that could time out, but from what you are saying that should never be a problem.
I'm complete. Thanks again.
I use Fantastico. Fantastico upgraded me to SMF 1.1.3. I just had to remove the old TP_0983.zip from /Packages then upload the newest TP_0983.zip I got from here. Logged into SMF, clicked Admin, clicked Packages, clicked Apply Mod for Tiny Portal... it installed.
Everything works great. Nice work TP team!
Thank you for this great portal.
It turns out that there are two versions of the mod file TP_0983.zip in people's hands. The difference is in the files both called package-info.xml. The old one is dated March 17, 2007 and the current one is dated June 26, 2007.
With all due respect, it would not be hard to help people from being confused about this. A brief explanation on the download page next to the file TP_0983.zip might state that the file was changed on June 26 to fix the installation, and there are is no change to the files that are installed, but if you have the older version and need to reinstall, be sure to download the fixed version. The bottom line, be sure to tell people what they need to know.
The good news is, of course, that the actual file (when you get it) works like a dream! Thanks again.
There are only one TP Package in the download section that works with the package manager, the other one is the manuall install package.
We have pointed out that the full package have been replaced with an update and for members to clear their cache and temp internet files to get the updated package.
Make sure that YOU dont have an older package on your PC that you accidently upload to the package manager instead of the newer version, cause in the downloads here on this site, there is only one package for the manager available.
There is an explanation actually in the download. The problem is, the downloads need to be changed to reflect the download comments which aren't done yet. :) Will work on this though. Thanks!