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== Upgrading to JReviews 2.6 from JReviews 2.5 ==
  
  
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== Upgrading to JReviews 2.6 from JReviews 2.4 and older ==
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* Create a development site first to test the upgrade. You can use website cloning tools like [https://www.akeebabackup.com/  Akeeba Backup] for this purpose.
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* Uninstall GeoMaps and PaidListings add-ons via '''Remote Install & Update''' page in JReviews administration..
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* If you created the jreviews_overrides folder for customizations, disable the overrides in JReviews Configuration, o
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* Uninstall the S2Framework and JReviews components. Uninstalling JReviews modules and plugins is not necessary as these will be automatically upgraded when you re-install JReviews. Also uninstalling modules will result in the lose of all your existing menu  associations which is something you want to avoid.
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* Download the latest JReviews 2.6 package from the client area, your upgrades need to be valid or you need to order a new upgrades package.
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* Install the new S2Framework and JReviews and CLEAR the browser cache.
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* If you purchased any JReviews add-ons, install them from the remote installer in JReviews administration and CLEAR the browser cache.
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'''Extra step if you are using JReviews 2.3 or older'''
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* Go to the JReviews remote installer and install the '''Image Migrator add-on''' and then follow the instructions. You need to setup the storage settings for photos in JReviews Media Settings before you run the migrator.
  
  

Revision as of 09:26, 18 November 2014

Upgrading to JReviews 2.6 from JReviews 2.5

Upgrading to JReviews 2.6 from JReviews 2.4 and older

  • Create a development site first to test the upgrade. You can use website cloning tools like Akeeba Backup for this purpose.
  • Uninstall GeoMaps and PaidListings add-ons via Remote Install & Update page in JReviews administration..
  • If you created the jreviews_overrides folder for customizations, disable the overrides in JReviews Configuration, o
  • Uninstall the S2Framework and JReviews components. Uninstalling JReviews modules and plugins is not necessary as these will be automatically upgraded when you re-install JReviews. Also uninstalling modules will result in the lose of all your existing menu associations which is something you want to avoid.
  • Download the latest JReviews 2.6 package from the client area, your upgrades need to be valid or you need to order a new upgrades package.
  • Install the new S2Framework and JReviews and CLEAR the browser cache.
  • If you purchased any JReviews add-ons, install them from the remote installer in JReviews administration and CLEAR the browser cache.

Extra step if you are using JReviews 2.3 or older

  • Go to the JReviews remote installer and install the Image Migrator add-on and then follow the instructions. You need to setup the storage settings for photos in JReviews Media Settings before you run the migrator.