I have been using the Envato Toolkit Updater for the previous updates (except from 4 to 6 when i did the whole import script etc.).
Is it safe to use the Envato Toolkit to update from 6.7.2 to 7.1.1 or is it better to delete the old theme completely and then just drag and drop the new one? I have a bit of css-modifications in the costume code and a lot of fonts and other settings withing the settings of the theme. How do I get these to come with to the new theme if i do the delete and drag and drop? Is it enough to just do an export theme settings from withing the theme panel (i.e. is the export made from 6.7.2 compatible with the 7.1.1 version of the theme)?
Sorry for lots of questions, just want the update-process to go as smooth and quick as possible 🙂
Hi,
The update should go smoothly and no settings should be lost as the settings are kept in the database including custom code added in the theme panel. It’s best to always do a back-up just in case. The ftp method is the safest one as if an error occurs in the update process, you will have to delete the files and upload the new theme files anyway. We recommend using the ftp method and follow this guide: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme-2/
Please also make sure to update your plugins as well (visual composer and social counter)
Thanks.
