When I update the Newspaper theme my website breaks down

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stonebug
#271831
Jan 16, 2019 at 11:20 am

Hi,
I am trying to update the Newspaper theme from version 9.1 to to version 9.2.1. using wordpress version 5.0.3
I use the theme with child theme enabled and speed booster modifications and WP Super cache plugin.
When I try to update via Envato Market plugin I get 2 instances of the theme show up and the only option is to install the theme (not update).
https://www.screencast.com/t/Dt0e9QjRAXx
When I try to update the theme via FTP (replacing ALL theme files) my website breaks down and if I go to Theme system status I still get version theme 9.1 and not 9.2.2 displayed. Neither the plugins display a button to update.

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Bogdan B.
#271915
Jan 16, 2019 at 4:33 pm

Hello,

This can happen if you altered the theme files and/or changed the theme name.
The best way to update is via ftp. Make a back-up of your install and simply delete your old theme and upload the new version. make sure to update your child theme as well because the child theme is not update proof. Test without any customization and without a child theme first.

Thank you!

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