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(note: Joomla 3.0.1 will be released at approximately 9am PDT on October 9th, 2012)
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{{notice|This tutorial will show you how to update from Joomla! 3.0.0 to 3.0.1. There is a bug in Joomla version 3.0.0's update component which requires a hotfix.|title=Please note:}}
  
This tutorial will show you how to update from Joomla 3.0.0 to 3.0.1, which is a bit different than normal.  
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If you use Joomla!'s FTP layer please see [[#Note-3|Note 3 below]].
  
If you use Joomla!'s FTP layer please see Note 3 below.
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== Backup your site ==
 
 
== 1. Backup your site ==
 
  
 
The update process is generally safe, but it's always a good idea to make a backup before updating. So  please go ahead and make a backup of your site now.
 
The update process is generally safe, but it's always a good idea to make a backup before updating. So  please go ahead and make a backup of your site now.
  
== 2. Install the hotfix patch via Extension Manager. ==
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== Install the hotfix patch via Extension Manager. ==
  
 
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===1 Go to the Install from URL tab===
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=== Go to the Install from URL tab===
===2 For the Install URL, copy and paste the following URL:===
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=== Copy and Past the Update URL===
http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/17575/76677/joomla_3-0-0_hotpatch.zip
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The URL for the hot patch is: http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/17575/76677/joomla_3-0-0_hotpatch.zip. Copy and paste this into the Install URL text box.
  
 
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== 3. Install ==
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== Install ==
  
If you have any difficulty installing from URL, download the file to your computer and install from there.
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If you have any difficulty installing from URL, download the file to your computer and install using Upload Package File.
  
== 4. Update to Joomla 3.0.1 via the Joomla! update component==
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== Set the Joomla! Update Server to Short Term Support ==
After getting the success message, go to Components >> Joomla! Update.
 
  
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Navigate to {{rarr|Components,Joomla! Update}} and click the Options button. Change the Update server to Short Term Support as shown below.
  
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[[Image:Version-3-0-1-update-image01.png|frame|none]]
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Click '''Save & Close''' to save the change.
  
Note #1: If you are not getting the "Note: Hot patch for 3.0.1 update is installed" message, then please repeat Step 2 or ask for some help from a trusted developer.
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== Update to Joomla 3.0.1 via the Joomla! update component==
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After getting the success message, go to {{rarr|Components,Joomla! Update}}.
  
Note #2: If you're not getting the "Joomla! update was found", click on Purge Cache button.
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[[Image:media_1349749557492.png|frame|none]]
  
 
If you see both of the above, Install the Update.
 
If you see both of the above, Install the Update.
 
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[[Image:media_1349745128572.png|frame|none]]
  
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== Notes ==
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:#If you are not getting the "Note: Hot patch for 3.0.1 update is installed" message, then please repeat Step 2 or ask for some help from a trusted developer.
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:#If you're not getting the "Joomla! update was found", click on Purge Cache button.
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:#{{anchor|Note-3}}If you use FTP, you might have to FTP the update package, you can download it here:{{-}}<span class="plainlinks">http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseBrowse&frs_package_id=6517</span>.
  
Note #3: If you use FTP, you might have to FTP the update package, which you can download at:
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<noinclude>[[Category:Version 3.0 FAQ]]
http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseBrowse&frs_package_id=6517
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[[Category:Version 3.0.0 FAQ]]
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[[Category:Version 3.0.1 FAQ]]
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[[Category:Update]]
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</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 20:53, 16 November 2014

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Please note:

This tutorial will show you how to update from Joomla! 3.0.0 to 3.0.1. There is a bug in Joomla version 3.0.0's update component which requires a hotfix.

If you use Joomla!'s FTP layer please see Note 3 below.

Backup your site[edit]

The update process is generally safe, but it's always a good idea to make a backup before updating. So please go ahead and make a backup of your site now.

Install the hotfix patch via Extension Manager.[edit]

Media 1349743656750.png

Go to the Install from URL tab[edit]

Copy and Past the Update URL[edit]

The URL for the hot patch is: http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/17575/76677/joomla_3-0-0_hotpatch.zip. Copy and paste this into the Install URL text box.

Media 1349749085366.png

Install[edit]

If you have any difficulty installing from URL, download the file to your computer and install using Upload Package File.

Set the Joomla! Update Server to Short Term Support[edit]

Navigate to Components  Joomla! Update and click the Options button. Change the Update server to Short Term Support as shown below.

Version-3-0-1-update-image01.png

Click Save & Close to save the change.

Update to Joomla 3.0.1 via the Joomla! update component[edit]

After getting the success message, go to Components  Joomla! Update.

Media 1349749557492.png

If you see both of the above, Install the Update.

Media 1349745128572.png

Notes[edit]

  1. If you are not getting the "Note: Hot patch for 3.0.1 update is installed" message, then please repeat Step 2 or ask for some help from a trusted developer.
  2. If you're not getting the "Joomla! update was found", click on Purge Cache button.
  3. If you use FTP, you might have to FTP the update package, you can download it here:
    http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseBrowse&frs_package_id=6517.