More and more user are reporting troubles and problems after an update made automatically by Installatron.
This tool is used at some providers (e.g. GoDaddy).
If OpenCart was installed by it, an update is maded automatically (somewhere).
But OpenCart - especially when modified - will not work afterwards as expected!
That update can lead to a suddenly stopped webshop.
See for example:
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How can this be avoided?
1. Never (!!) use Installatron to install OpenCart
2. Use always the official page to download the desired version: https://www.opencart.com/index.php?rout ... ad/history
3. Install OpenCart manual, howto see (e.g.): https://www.opencart.com/blog/how-to-in ... -beginners
Can I update my OpenCart webshop?
Of course - at any time (if you know how).
But beware, updating means also to check BEFORE if the installed extensions and addons are compatible with the new version.
Also if the used theme (if not the default) is also compatible.
Updates within a branch (e.g. 1.5.x, 2.x or 3.x) will almost work (e.g. using the integrated updater) - IF NOT MODIFIED!
Updates from one branch to a higher (1.5.x > 2.x or 3.x | 2.x > 3.x) will not work without manual editing - especially if you have additional extensions installed, and/or using a custom theme and/or have modifications!
Of course you can spend a lot of money for such a service, but not needed - all what they do you are able to do by yourself.
Again: DO NOT USE INSTALLATRON!
This tool to install and update looks good and easy, but at the end it is NOT!
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Great recomandations, But this problem show in all host with automatic upgrade.
I never enable thi soption.
Yesterday I have a problem with a autentication ´s module becouse php version was 8.0. Not recomend. Better user 7.4
I never enable thi soption.
Yesterday I have a problem with a autentication ´s module becouse php version was 8.0. Not recomend. Better user 7.4
I definitely experienced this after Installatron ran a sub version update to 3.0.8. I was able to use Installatrons backup to revert it to 3.0.6 which appeared to solve the problem and the site ran again. My followup question then is whether the failure to run properly was simply that installatron ran the update and how IT does so or is there something not compatible with the update and my stack?
After reversing to a saved backup I'm now seeing some odd (scary) issues where updating products is failing in two peculiar ways
1.) The page displaying after the update is producing informatted error codes, not a page.
2.) The product updates but it truncates options to only 4 options on some items which should have as many as 8 or 9 + option selectors. That isn't going to work at all. Is that also from Installatron or perhaps some other aspect of the update?
After reversing to a saved backup I'm now seeing some odd (scary) issues where updating products is failing in two peculiar ways
1.) The page displaying after the update is producing informatted error codes, not a page.
2.) The product updates but it truncates options to only 4 options on some items which should have as many as 8 or 9 + option selectors. That isn't going to work at all. Is that also from Installatron or perhaps some other aspect of the update?
StormDesigns, Inc. Website Design and Web Application Development - plus graphic design and print media.
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One week ago (17th January) one person contacted me.
Told me, that he is one of the founders.
One statement was this:
Wondering how serious they really take this issues?!
Generally, it does not make sense to offer a "update" for OpenCart - the more if it is done in an "automatic" way.
Nearly every OpenCart instance is modified, either by extensions or "hard coded" (the latter should be avoided in every circumstances!).
Even an update from 3.0.3.7 to 3.0.3.8 will make troubles this way, the more an update from e.g. 3.0.2.x to 3.0.3.x
As long as OpenCart's core is not build the same way like Joomla (for example), updates make really absolutely no sense.
Or the update checks prior for modified files and summarize them - then the store owner can decide by himself if he wants to continue (and live with the result).
Told me, that he is one of the founders.
One statement was this:
I answered him in very long email - since then .. nothing.To stop this behavior, we\'ve immediately updated our OpenCart package to block the Installatron update process with a warning that prompts the customer to verify compatibility of installed themes, extensions, and custom edits. In these cases, we strongly recommend a manual update.
Wondering how serious they really take this issues?!
Generally, it does not make sense to offer a "update" for OpenCart - the more if it is done in an "automatic" way.
Nearly every OpenCart instance is modified, either by extensions or "hard coded" (the latter should be avoided in every circumstances!).
Even an update from 3.0.3.7 to 3.0.3.8 will make troubles this way, the more an update from e.g. 3.0.2.x to 3.0.3.x
As long as OpenCart's core is not build the same way like Joomla (for example), updates make really absolutely no sense.
Or the update checks prior for modified files and summarize them - then the store owner can decide by himself if he wants to continue (and live with the result).
Full Stack Web Developer :: Dedicated OpenCart Development & Support DACH Region
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Disabling Updates?
Would it be ok though to use it to install the cart and write backups but disable the automated updates and also don't run any updates through installatron (unless this bad behavior can be addressed) I'm a little spoiled to how installatron can simplify and create UI's for technical services. I have a couple of OC's using it that seem fine, other than update related behavior, which brings me to another thing but should probably be a separate thread.
Is the issue isolated to running updates through Installatron or does even the initial install perhaps corrupt the installation?
Would it be ok though to use it to install the cart and write backups but disable the automated updates and also don't run any updates through installatron (unless this bad behavior can be addressed) I'm a little spoiled to how installatron can simplify and create UI's for technical services. I have a couple of OC's using it that seem fine, other than update related behavior, which brings me to another thing but should probably be a separate thread.
Is the issue isolated to running updates through Installatron or does even the initial install perhaps corrupt the installation?
StormDesigns, Inc. Website Design and Web Application Development - plus graphic design and print media.
www.StormDesigns.com
While I never use third party scripts to install anything, when there is a possibility to disable updates, then yes.
As said before, installing OpenCart (or any other system) the "normal" way, is always better.StormDesigner wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:58 amWould it be ok though to use it to install the cart and write backups but disable the automated updates and also don't run any updates through installatron (unless this bad behavior can be addressed) ..
What is the normal way?
As example OpenCart:
1. get the package from here: https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=cms/download
2. follow the install instructions, e.g. this here: http://docs.opencart.com/en-gb/installation/
The person who contacted me (and told me to be one of the co-founders) wrote, that they have already or will change their procedere to check (or at least highlight) for modifications.StormDesigner wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:58 amIs the issue isolated to running updates through Installatron or does even the initial install perhaps corrupt the installation?
Don't know if they have done that.
The only change I can see, is on their website:
But how many are reading this .. ?!WARNING: Incompatible OpenCart themes, modifications, and/or extensions will result in a broken website. If this website uses any themes, modifications, or extensions, it's very important to get confirmation each are compatible with the new OpeCart version prior to proceeding. Following the manual upgrade procedure outlined in the OpenCart documentation at http://docs.opencart.com/ is recommended in these cases, and creating a backup prior to attempting any upgrade is always recommended.
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Thank you OSWorx. Prior to using Installatron I did all manual installs and was familiar with and capable of doing so. I love that Installatron has a nice method for creating scheduled backups in case of something going wrong. When set up correctly it backs up 1x per month and 1x per week. So if there was ever a reason to revert I can go back to last week or a month back if the issue started before last week. I may have to see what options are available on cpanel to handle backup scheduling. If you have any suggestions on that feel free to share of course. - thank you.
StormDesigns, Inc. Website Design and Web Application Development - plus graphic design and print media.
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Every provider/hoster should offer backups.StormDesigner wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:34 amI love that Installatron has a nice method for creating scheduled backups in case of something going wrong.
The user can define how often they are made - the "problem" with backups are, that they are always a "snapshot" only at the time of creating.
If not, change your provider - as soon as possible!
Which means, a full backup (which makes sense and should be done regular!) will contain "old" data only.
While this may not so important with the files, the database tables contain only old data!
Which means, importing such an update means also, loosing data (the data between the import and the time the backup was made).
And it means, modifications - made due some reasons - are lost (have to be made again).
Making regular backups is always a very important task for webshop owners!
How many of you are doing them?
But to concluse: having an account which offers backups does not need installatron.
Not that I'm against them, but the way it is done currently, is not the way it should be done!
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Don't use GoDaddy if you are serious about running an ecommerce site. And don't use Installatron.
Use the current stable version 3.0.3.8 from https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=cms/download and follow its installation instructions.
Use the current stable version 3.0.3.8 from https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=cms/download and follow its installation instructions.
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I really appreciate the recommendations, but it seems that this problem occurs on all hosts with automatic upgrades enabled. I personally never enable this option. Yesterday, I had a problem with an authentication module because the PHP version was 8.0, which is not recommended. It would be better to use version 7.4 instead.
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