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If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the {{{currentseries|}}}.x earlier than version {{{currentstable|}}}) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. | If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the {{{currentseries|}}}.x earlier than version {{{currentstable|}}}) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. | ||
To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include: | To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include: | ||
*'''[[Patching|Package Manager Updates]]''', | *'''[[Patching|Package Manager Updates]]''' -- the easy way to update, one minor version at a time. Look for an [[Patching#Download_the_patch_through_the_admin_panel}update available]] message in the administration center. Follow the '''update your forum''' link to download the update patch, then apply it using the Package Manager. If all install tests pass, and you are able to apply the patch, this approach will retain all your installed mods. | ||
*'''[[Updating|Small Update]]''' | *'''[[Updating|Small Update]]''' or '''[[Upgrading|Large Upgrade]]''' might be your best bet if '''Patching''' does not work for you. The procedure is similar to the initial SMF install, and will require you to first uninstall all mods, then reinstall them afterwards. | ||
If you are new to using SMF, and [[Patching]] did not work, you may wish to ask for help in the SMF support boards before deciding on the best course of action. | |||
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Template documentation
Template documentationThis template is used to produce easily-updatable documentation on which version of the SMF software the user should install. Example:
{{Which version
|currentstable=1.1.13
|currentseries=1.1
|firstinseries
|deprecatedseries=1.0
|obsoleteseries=0.0
}}
- currentstable The current stable version of the SMF software -- the first listed on the downloads page
- currentseries The series to which the current stable version belongs (1.1.13 is in the series 1.1)
- firstinseries If the current stable version is the first in a new series (2.0, 1.0, etc), include this parameter. Otherwise, leave it out.
- deprecatedseries (optional) The currently deprecated series; the series which is no longer current. With the release of 1.1, the 1.0 series became deprecated. Still supported. No new features to be added. Important bugfixes possible.
- obsoleteseries (optional) Any previous series which is no longer supported, and for which no new bugfixes are to be released
| The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Which version/doc. (edit | history) Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox (edit) and testcases (create) pages. Please add categories and interwikis to the /doc subpage. Subpages of this template. |
