try to update to 5.4.2.2

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hello,

under my update tab it says there's a new version released oct 6 2011 version 5.4.2.2
is that really the latest update.
anyways, my question is that when I try to update it, I get this msg.

•The directory /kunden/homepages/32/d153503348/htdocs/app153718589/updates must be writable by the web server.

what do I do? I bought a theme and would like to use it but I need to update first!!

thank you

 
johnpaulb replied on at Permalink Reply
johnpaulb
Hello ilproductions,

I recommend checking the permissions for the /updates folder, or any of the folders above it, as it can inherit the permissions.

Most of the time folder permissions are set to 7-5-5, and files are 6-4-4.

Each forward slash (/) indicates a folder level, so I would start on the bottom and work my way up, for example:
1. /updates
2. /app153718589
3. /htdocs
4. /d153503348
5. /32
6. /homepages
7. /kunden

If you are not familiar with working with file permissions, you may have to contact your host, as the process can differ.

If you have a cPanel, this article on Changing File Permissions may be helpful:
http://www.webhostinghub.com/support/website/how-to/how-do-i-change...

I hope this helps,

-John-Paul
cgrauer replied on at Permalink Reply
cgrauer
You cannot update directly from 5.4.x to 5.6.x. First make the update to 5.4.2.2, than do another update to 5.5.0 and after this you will be able to update to 5.6.0.2!

c5 stores the updates (i.e. the new core files) in the /update folder and for this needs to have write permissions for this folder (and eventual subfolders). If it doesn't exist, create it and set the permissions to "chmod 777".

And never forget to backup your database and your custom files before updating!