Update from Fully Modded version

Updating from a previous version of Fully Modded phpBB is generally quite easy if you follow the steps below. First you should make a copy of your existing config.php and keep it in a safe place!

You can leave alternative templates in-place but you should note they will not function correctly with this new release. It is therefore recommended you switch back to subSilver if you are currently using a different style (Override all of your users too), then un-install any extra themes you may have added. More details about compatible themes is discussed Here.

i. Preparing the Directory Structure

You need to create and move some existing directories containing uploaded files to their new locations.

NOTE: If you are updating from a version older than the last release click Here for previous directory structure changes. Older structure changes must be made step-by-step to avoid losing any online file data.

  • NO structure changes

ii. Preparing the File Structure

Next, delete ALL the existing Fully Modded phpBB files from your forum root directory, EXCEPT for the following directories listed below, do not leave any other directories or files on the server otherwise you may encounter errors later.

  • Keep the images/avatars/ directory
  • Keep the images/links/ directory   (Only if you have added custom link images)
  • Keep the images/shop/ directory   (Only if you have added custom shop item images)
  • Keep the images/smiles/ directory   (Only if you have added custom smilie images)
  • Keep the mods/games/ directory   (Only if you have added custom games)
  • Keep the mods/toplist/images/ directory   (Only if you have added custom toplist images)
  • Keep the modules/ directory
  • Keep the templates/subSilver/images/icons/ directory   (Only if you have added custom icon images)
  • Keep the templates/subSilver/images/ranks/ directory   (Only if you have added custom rank images)
  • Keep the templates/subSilver/images/themes/ directory
  • Keep the uploads/ directory

With this complete you can upload the new Fully Modded phpBB files (see New Installation for details if necessary). Once complete copy back your saved config.php, replacing the new one.

iii. Executing the Update

Your board will now be disabled.

You should execute the file install/update_to_latest.php from your browser which will make a number of database changes. You may receive FAILURES during this procedure, they should not be a cause for concern unless you see an actual ERROR, in which case the script will stop.

Once the update process has completed click Here to complete the update.