Guys…For the upgrade is it just a matter or uploading the whole theme again ?
I have the same question.
Same here. Does that mean I lose any of my customizations?
You will only lose customizations if you edited the files themselves. But your Custom CSS, Analytic code, category, post changes will all remain the same.
Just do a backup of the current folder to your desktop.
/public_html/YOURFOLDER/wp-content/themes/Newspaper
Then drop in the new 6.3.1 version. Tell it to overwrite all files.
I did this on my site without any issues.
But you should look at: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme-2/
https://forum.tagdiv.com/install-via-ftp/
The video will give you an idea if you do it via FTP.
I followed the instructions and updated the theme via Method C (WordPress zip upload) and lost my custom CSS that I entered at the Appearance tab. Sucks but I will rewrite it.
One question I have- it says in the Best Practices to reset the Cache.. How do I do that?
Which plugin are you using for Cache? Or are you using a CDN?
Hmm I’m not using a cache plugin but it seems like I should after reading about it for bit..
I just migrated from Shopify so I am new to the WordPress platform.. Which plugin do you recommend? I’ll install it.. Thanks for the quick reply.
Hi,
If you update from Newspaper 4 then note that Newspaper 6 is practically a new theme, the code structure was modified and the old custom modifications(or custom css) have to be rewritten.
If you refer to the latest update then yes, you have to save the custom code modifications (or backup the current theme) on you local hard disk, install the latest version and reapply the code modifications. The css added in Theme Panel -> Custom CSS is not affected because it’s saved in the database and you only update the theme files.
The best practice is to backup the side before updating (usually there’s a backup option in the cpanel/host administration area). If you use a cdn or a cache plugin clear the cache (purge cdn files).
Thank you!
I am updating from Newspaper 6 to the lastest version of Newspaper 6. You’re saying I can just upload it through WordPress using method C without losing any of the settings from the Theme panel, correct?
That’s what I did- from 6 to 6.xx and Method C tells you to remove (delete) the theme and re-install it.. I lost my customs CSS that I entered at the theme panel..
