Update from phpBB version

If you are currently using phpBB updating to Fully Modded phpBB is generally quite easy if you follow the steps below. First you should make a copy of your existing config.php and keep it in a safe place!

You can leave alternative templates in-place but you should note they will not function correctly with Fully Modded phpBB. It is therefore recommended you switch back to subSilver if you are currently using a different style (Override all of your users too), then un-install any extra themes you may have added. More details about compatible themes is discussed Here.

i. Preparing the Directory Structure

You need to create and move some existing directories containing uploaded files to their new locations.

  • CREATE a new directory in your forum root directory named uploads/user_avatars
  • MOVE all user uploaded avatars (usually stored in the images/avatars directory) to the new uploads/user_avatars directory
  • MOVE any avatar gallery directories in the images/avatars/gallery directory up to the images/avatars directory, then DELETE the images/avatars/gallery directory

ii. Preparing the File Structure

Next, delete ALL the existing phpBB files from your forum root directory, EXCEPT for the following listed below, do not leave any other files in place otherwise you may encounter errors later.

  • Keep the cache/ directory
  • Keep the images/avatars/ directory
  • Keep the images/smiles/ directory
  • Keep the uploads/ directory

With this complete you can upload the new Fully Modded phpBB files (see New Installation for details if necessary). Once complete copy back your saved config.php, replacing the new one.

iii. Executing the Update

Your board will now be disabled.

You should now execute the file install/update_to_latest.php from your browser which will make a number of database changes. You may receive FAILURES during this procedure, they should not be a cause for concern unless you see an actual ERROR, in which case the script will stop.

Once the update process has completed click Here to complete the update.