Wordpress update 3.7 Beware

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As many of you may already know most of the time its a good idea to wait on new WP updates, however, as often is the case many website managers and web masters, often hit the upgrade button without thinking.

Version 3.7 has some "Serious" Problems, I would avoid upgrading until they get it fixed, I had to spend about an hour "UN doing" an update that got stuck and resulted in a "NO Login" situation for the admin section, the only way to get out of that issue is to disable all plugins by renaming the directory.

Hopefully there will be a 3.7.1 fix for this issue, but until that happens I am not going to be upgrading to 3.7
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  • Haven't tried yet the new version. Thanks for letting us know this issue.
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  • Its a huge mess, (more so if you are using custom plugins)

    The one site I upgraded, has to be manually switched, by renaming the plugin directory then you can login to the admin section, make a post and then you have to change back the plugin directory so that the plugins will once again work,

    I cannot tell which plugin is causing the problem because the issue seems fixed in the main core files, so just fair warning, use a test (blank) install to see if you have any conflicts.

    I use wpclone, to test out most of the time, saves a lot of headaches.
  • Step 1: Backup

    Step 2: Relax

    Step 3: Update
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    • Agree.. and most important is be patient when we find error, take a breath not in hurry to do this or that changes..

      and wait until they fix the errors/ bugs
    • Appreciated
  • I never update when a new one comes out, I learned the hard way a longggg time ago

    Content to my site Is posted every hour, and It backs up every 2 hours, so I'm not too worried about the update. I will still wait though, because I don't feel like wasting time reverting to my backups If things go wrong.
  • I haven't seen any issues with it, although any upgrade interruptions will certainly wreak havoc.

    I'm not saying this is what happened in this case, but many upgrade issues come from theme and plugin authors not keeping up to date with the changes, and they have plenty of time to do that since there are usually several beta versions before the final release.

    I always keep my site(s) synced locally so I check there first, then do the upgrade to the live site(s), and I perform 2 full auto backups per day just in case there's any issue with upgrades or hackers.
  • Here's what my partners' blog gets when installing this version

    after first attempt it says

    "An automated WordPress update has failed to complete - please attempt the update again now."

    After second try, it says

    'Downloading update from http://wordpress.org/wordpress-3.7-no-content.zip…

    Unpacking the update…'

    And just stops there

    Please advise
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    • If you have Cpanel navigate to the file manager, or use FTP,

      look in the wp-content directory, locate a folder either named maint, or try upgrade, if you find anything in that folder, delete it and reboot your webpage,

      That should do one of two things, either you will see a return to normal operation or you will be able to upgrade, If it returns to normal operation just sit back and check things over.

      Then wait until 3.7.1 comes out.

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    • Download the latest wordpress version, then FTP to your server. Rename wp-admin and wp-includes folders (ie: wp-admin-old).
      Upload wp-admin and wp-include folder from the downloaded pack to your webhost. Browse your website and update the database (it will appear when browsing the website for the first time after upgrading files). Click OK (or Agree - don't remember), and that's it. Do not delete renamed wp-admin and wp-includes folder (if the upgrade will not go fine, all you have to do is to delete the newly uploaded wp-admin and wp-includes folders and rename the old ones to wp-admin and wp-include).
      Remember to backup your database BEFORE doing these steps.
    • Same problem here
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  • Fingers crossed, touching wood and all that other supersticious stuff.........upadted one of my wordpress sites with the new version. And it worked. No problems.............yet.

    JohnnyG11k: I'd suggest contacting the hosting company to see if they can roll back to last working version from backups.
  • So, is the problem with Wordpress or is it with the plugin/theme developers? 98% of the Wordpress issues/errors that come through our helpdesk are related the lazy developers using old/deprecated functions.

    Chances the Wordpress itself if the problem I'd say is pretty slim - the problems typically reside with the plugins & themes most of the time.

    As for the "atuomatic update" it's not hard to manually update. ALWAYS do a backup first - then just re-upload the new files.
  • Happened to me too, today. One of my clients have made an upgrade of the wordpress core and everything screwed up. I had to downgrade the wordpress to 3.6.1. The client uses eBussines theme from Elegant Themes. I also tried to upgrade the wordpress version, with no plugin installed. Same problem. The front-end was screwed up. I think the problem isn't the core but themes and plugins poorly coded.
  • Just wondering, if I just leave the install 'as is' (unsuccessful), and upgrade WP when a new version comes out, would it work? Will it show the very new version in the dashboard?
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    • Yes, it might be a good decision. However, if you can't upgrade the WP core in "automated mode", you might need to do it manually.
    • Back on topic,

      I will help you out if you like (no charge, totally free, no strings)

      Thats what warriors should be doing and it happens every day here on the warrior forum, there are a lot of good people on here and there are some that like controversy, they wallow in it like pigs.

      But you just have to mostly ignore them, unless they start to try to pee on your leg and tell you its raining, but always for every good deed a few will come out of the places where they hide (mostly under bridges Im told)

      But I digress,

      If you like PM me and I will help you get it fixed, )
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  • I have a couple of Wordpress blogs so thanks for the heads up
  • WP 3.7 most emphatically does NOT have 'serious' problems.

    WordPress upgrades are use-tested by thousands of beta testers before the version ever makes its appearance in public.

    If there is a problem, it is with your installation - an outdated theme or plugin. You probably ought to figure that out before blaming it on a WP update.
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    • Blaming Wordpress is easier! Then everyone jumps on the bandwagon & threads like this get created.
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  • Works perfectly for me :L
  • Since i have a few WP sites online now this was really some good intel Thanks for the update
  • I always find it's good practice to wait a few days after a new release before doing any updates, that way I get to hear of any gotcha's from other users - er! such as Tim has reported here :p

    Lee
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  • I updated a site I designed using the ElegantBiz Theme and all went smooth.

    Installed plugins later on.

    Guess I was lucky :-)

    G.
  • I tried it but didn't get any Error. i think its already fixed now!
  • @JohnnyG11k
    @BayonJose

    Did you get your WP installations fixed up and working properly with the 3.7.1 update?

    Just wanted to follow up with you guys to be sure your back on track.

    This topic is about any WP users who may have experienced an issue with the 3.7 update or upgrade, I will not respond to negative posts or name calling or those who disagree with opinions or facts.

    You are always welcome to create a new thread to address any issues you feel are or are not equal with your opinions.

    I will happily reply in any new thread to address such thoughts.

    As there are likely no more issues involving the 3.7 update this thread is considered closed.
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    • Then... what was your point to pick on others? I can accept that others can be right and I am wrong. Do you accept that? Let's not forget (if you did that, re-read your posts on this thread) who was the first to throw the rock. Now, when you saw that more than one person are disagreeing you, you don't want to talk anymore. Face it, this time you're wrong. I'm working with wordpress since 2003 (yeah... the since his birth) so it's difficult to tell me that a wordpress database is useless (or giving problems on reinstall) if exported through phpmyadmin. Maybe I'm a newbie here, on WF, but I can assure you that not a newbie when it's about wordpress.
  • I recently upgraded one or two of our clients' sites to the new 3.7 version. But so far we (or they the clients) haven't had any troubles so far.


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    Wordpress update 3.7 Beware

    As many of you may already know most of the time its a good idea to wait on new WP updates, however, as often is the case many website managers and web masters, often hit the upgrade button without thinking. Version 3.7 has some "Serious" Problems, I would avoid upgrading until they get it fixed, I had to spend about an hour "UN doing" an update that got stuck and resulted in a "NO Login" situation for the admin section, the only way to get out of that issue is to disable all plugins by renaming the directory.