Will updating the theme remove custom settings, edits made to the code?

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RolandUdv
#204441
Dec 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm

Hello guys

I have just noticed that I am using Newpaper 8.0 and spot that 8.5 is already available with a lot of enhancements, bug fixes and a few new features.

Now, I do not have a child theme (I know its my fault), but I have the CSS, Adsense and other files backed up for safety purposes and for convenience. My question is, if i update the theme, will i lose my current website’s setup? (like the way blocks and other content are placed and the information within them) and any CSS, settings and the so included Adsense codes etc? (Javascript and others)

I will be making a child theme soon, but before I do that, i just wanted to clarify this.

Thanks a lot for the help in advance!
-Roland

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Bogdan B.
#204821
Dec 4, 2017 at 1:26 pm

Hello,

The child theme has nothing to do with the settings. A child theme is used for code modifications where you go in and hard-code changes in the theme files. If you just make theme settings, the child theme is useless.
Please create a full back-up of your install and then update your theme using this guide: https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-update-the-theme-2/
Your settings should be safe.

Thanks.

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RolandUdv
#205279
Dec 5, 2017 at 7:27 pm

Thank you, appreciate it! 🙂

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