Please make sure you update your phpBB2 source files too, even if you run the update_to_latest.php file.
-If you have downloaded the full package you should follow the same general upgrade path as for "Upgrade from previous Release Candidate versions of phpBB 2". The exception to this being the need to switch or update styles. In addition there is generally little need to visit the admin panel (though it is adviseable).
-This package contains a number of archives, each contains the files changed from a given release to the latest version. You should select the appropriate archive for your current version, e.g. if you currently have 2.0.16 you should select the phpBB-2.0.16_to_2.0.17.zip/tar.gz file.
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ p,ul,td {font-size:10pt;}As for the other upgrade procedures you should run install/update_to_latest.php after you have finished updating the files. This will update your database schema and increment the version number.
-The patch file is probably the best solution for those with many Mods or other changes who do not want to re-add them back to all the changed files. To use this you will need command line access to a standard UNIX type patch application.
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ p,ul,td {font-size:10pt;}You should of course delete the patch file (or files) after use. As for the other upgrade procedures you should run install/update_to_latest.php after you have finished updating the files. This will update your database schema and data (if appropriate) and increment the version number.
-If you have non-English language packs installed you may want to see if a new version has been made available. A number of missing strings have been added which, though not essential, may be beneficial to users. Please note that at this time not all language packs have been updated so you should be prepared to periodically check for updates.