How can I update Flatboard without having completely install and configuring new.

The only Way I found untill now is to make a Backup and Download it.
Then delete the Folder on the server and Upload the Folder from the localhost.

If I then Upload the Backup and try to restore it it only says that I can´t take this Back, But does nothing.

So I end up having to configure everything anew and loosing all Data.

Is there no easy Way for Updating such as in the old version?

Thanks,

Hi JP,
I've updated the documention for this.
Please upload all the folders/files in this archive, making sure to leave the "stockage" folder untouched.
You can also back up all the plugin.json files and the "messages" folder for the Private Messaging plugin, as well as the "data" folder for EasyPages.

Sorry and thanks.
Backups are an important issue. But since Backups not working at all in the 6 that won´t help.
In the six I can´t either create Backups nor can I restore Backups.

And if I simpply Upload the Folder after Unziping, the install.php says that it is installed and index.php only shows errors.
if I delete the install.lock the install.php is not working anymore too.
The named Folders that should not be replaced are not part of the uploaded Files. So they don´t get replaced.

Thanks,

JPRuehmann

I understand how frustrating this can be.
Yes, there were indeed quite a few bugs in this version, especially with backup creation and restoration. These issues have been fixed in the next version, with an improved backup and restore system. The next backups and restorations from the Flatboard system will make it easier to handle updates in case of any issues. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Fred

No Problem, The only thing that has frustrated me was that after recover my Backup I could´nt login anymore.
But that was my failure, I had delete the 2FA account with that enabled the Backup was created.
And disabling in json.conf not worked.

Test the new version RC7, with the backup now working.

Creating a Backup works. I test the Recovery later.
Thanks,

With the new Version recover wont work after installing and Upload the Backups I can recover, but no Settings as Colors or 2FA are recovered. I can login without 2FA but can´t access the Admin Panel anymore.
If I recover a Backup without 2FA I can Login but can´t access the Admin Panel either.
In my Profile I will be shown as Administrator. The lock file says rc5,
Thanks.

Applied Corrections

Problem 1: Access to the Admin Panel After Restoration

Solution: Invalidate the cache for permissions and user groups after restoration.
Code Added:

• $cache->invalidatePermissions() — Invalidates the permissions cache
• GroupHelper::clearUserGroupsCache() — Invalidates all user group caches
• $cache->delete(CacheKeys::DEFAULT_GROUP_IDS) — Forces the re-detection of the admin group

Problem 2: 2FA Settings Not Restored

Solution: Invalidate the user cache when user data is restored.
Code Added:

• Delete cache files containing user:, group:, permission, or user_group in their keys.

Problem 3: Theme Settings (Colors) Not Restored

Solution: Invalidate the theme cache when themes are restored.
Code Added:

• $cache->forgetByTag('themes') — Invalidates caches tagged with 'themes'
• Manually delete cache files containing theme: in their keys

Technical Changes

• Added imports:
  use App\Core\Cache;
use App\Core\CacheKeys;
• Cache invalidation after each restoration to ensure restored data is used immediately.

Expected Results

After restoring a backup:

• Admin permissions are correctly reloaded → access to the admin panel works
• 2FA settings are restored and functional
• Theme settings (colors) are restored and applied
• All obsolete caches are invalidated to avoid inconsistencies

UPDATE SOON!

Thanks, Now I can Login correctly and access the Admin Panel.
But the Admin Panel is completely garbled, no Themes and Plugins show up and the Colors still Default.

Reupload the Themes and the Plugin Folder helped, But all Settings of them gone.

I get errors about ressources not found, Downloading the old Uploads Folder and Uploading it to the new Folder (Uploads Folder is Empty). The Errors gone.
Iam using complete Backups.

Thanks,

I have just released a new version that addresses a range of bugs. The backup and restore functionality is now 100% operational and includes a full backup of your Flatboard.

I've just tried. The old Backups not working, But I found a Way. I Downloaded the Themes, Plugins and Uploads Folders and the Backups from stockage/backups rename the Folder Flatboard_Pro to FlatBoard.new and Uploadet it. Rename FlatBoard to FlatBoard.old and FlatBoard.new to FlatBoard. Install FlatBoard, Upload the Backups to stockage/backups goto Forum Logout and In again, goto the AdminPanel > Backups recover the Backup. Upload The themes, plugins, Uploads Folder you Downloaded in the first step. It now should work. As last Step I created a new complete Backup, a new normal Backup and a new Archive.

Thanks, If te new Backups working with a new Install or a new Version?
I will try it out.

Thanks,

Why can

Editing own Posts not Working anymore.

Hm, on one Computer it Works, on the other not. Maybe because I was Loged in on both. ;-)
But how can I delete my obsolete Posts?

Thanks.

Important: Old Backup Incompatibility

Backups created with older versions of Flatboard cannot be restored automatically, as their manifest does not contain all the information required by the new version.

Recommended Migration Procedure:

1. Preventive manual backup of essential elements:

   • The stockage/ folder
   • The uploads/ folder
   • The theme.json and plugin.json files (if customized)
   • For plugins: the messages/ or data/ folders containing their data

2. New version installation:

   • Upload the new Flatboard files
   • Replace the old installation

3. Manual restoration (if necessary):

   • If replacing files has deleted data, restore your manually backed-up folders and files
   • Replace plugin data folders to their respective locations

Good to know:

Once the new version is installed, backups created from it will be fully compatible with the automatic restoration system. Make sure to properly configure what you want to include in your future backups!

JPRuehmann

Where are you experiencing this issue? Here on this forum or on your own Flatboard installation?

Here on this Forum.

It is the double Login.
If I Logout from both and re Login on one everything works fine.
If I Logedin on Both and try to Edit it Jumps to th Top of the Page.
If I Logedin on Both and try to Comment The Editor get opened with the last entered Text and an rotating Save.
If I then click in the Editor the Text disapears and if I enter Text and Save something got saved. sometimes the complete Text sometimes only a Part. Look above in this thread.

Thanks.

Added Client-Side Storage

• 🟡 Important: Fixed localStorage conflicts between multiple forums: Implemented automatic namespace isolation for localStorage
  • Resolves conflicts when multiple Flatboard forums are installed on the same domain
  • Automatic namespace generation based on unique hash of site name, base URL, and site URL
  • Uses JavaScript Proxy to transparently prefix all localStorage keys with unique identifier
  • Automatic migration of existing localStorage keys to namespaced versions
  • No code changes required in existing JavaScript files
  • Prevents data corruption, editor conflicts, and login issues when accessing multiple forums
  • Each forum now has isolated localStorage space: fb_{unique_hash}_
  • Fallback wrapper (FlatboardStorage) for browsers that don't support Proxy