Upgrade vShare 2.8.1 to vShare 2.9
You will need MySQLi to run vShare 2.9 as PHP MySQL extension is deprecated on PHP 5.5.x.
Backup
Before you start upgrading, take backup of your site including database and files.
If you are using version older than 2.5, you need to upgrade to vShare 2.5 or higher before upgrading
You can see upgrade instructions for older versions of vshare at vShare Upgrade Guide
If you are not familiar with installing scripts, don't do it yourself. Paid vShare upgrade service available from [email protected] for $5. If you are using too old version, its better get paid upgrade service, so you don't have to do multiple upgrades yourself.
Template Changes
We tried not to change web site template files. So most of the front end templates will work with out any change.
templates/admin folder need to reupload as all admin area templates are changed in vShare 2.9.
If you have custom modifications, do not delete or rewrite existing templates folder.
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I suggest you to move the files and folders to a temporary folder, so you can refer them if needed. File Manager in Cpanel Control panel will allow you to move files and folders. If you move large files, wait some time until it finished.
Uploading vShare 2.9
Download vShare 2.9 from Members Area or from
http://buyscripts.in/download/vshare_2.9.zip
Use email used to purchase to get download link.
Extract the zip file. Delete following files and folders (these folders and files already present in your server.)
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Upload rest of the file to server.
Make sure you don't overwrite file include/config.php in server.
Run upgrade script
After you uploaded new files, you need to run upgrade.php to upgrade database.
http://yourdomian.com/install/upgrade.php
After upgrade finished, delete the install folder.
Common Errors
1. Fatal error: Uncaught --> Smarty: property 'rendered_template' does not exist. This is because you have old compiled smarty templates exists in templates_c folder. Delete all smarty template cache files (*.tpl.php) from templates_c folder.