[Discuss] phpBB 3.1.1 Release - Please Update

noth · Post by **noth** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:11 pm

ok cheers

Volksdevil · Post by **Volksdevil** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:58 pm

Nice and quick update. I always dread them, but they always go smoothly. Just once previously I had an issue I think. Good going over a few years!

Dead Man · Post by **Dead Man** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:38 am

I am trying to update from 3.0.12 to the new version but I get these errors.

Warning: Unexpected character in input: '\' (ASCII=92) state=1 in /home/content/54/6674154/html/forums/install/index.php on line 110

Warning: Unexpected character in input: '\' (ASCII=92) state=1 in /home/content/54/6674154/html/forums/install/index.php on line 110

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/content/54/6674154/html/forums/install/index.php on line 110

Post by **Paul** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:40 am

You are using a php version lower as 5.3.3, which is the minimum for phpBB 3.1

arod-1 · Post by **arod-1** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:51 pm

Paul wrote:You are using a php version lower as 5.3.3, which is the minimum for phpBB 3.1

this seems somehow wrong, no?

this file (install/index.php) has a check for php version at the top. yet, some syntax that depends on php version appear further on (specifically, the namespace stuff at line 110).

i think the right thing would be to exile (almost) all of index.php to another file, leave only the php version check in install.php, and then require this other file once the php version is known to be good.
the error message that appears at the top of install/index.php, and reads

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die('You are running an unsupported PHP version. Please upgrade to PHP 5.3.3 or higher before trying to install phpBB 3.1');

is very reasonable, but b/c those version-dependent features will blow even loading this file, we are left with the cryptic messages Mr. Dead Man reported.

IMO, this is a bug.

peace.

naderman · Post by **naderman** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:06 pm

arod-1 wrote:IMO, this is a bug.

So please report it on the tracker.

Dead Man · Post by **Dead Man** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:03 am

How do I check what PhP Version I have than. I get confused with the 2 Numbers phpBB decided to make.
You guys seem to talk about phpBB 3.1.1 and phpBB 5.3.

You mean Database and BoardVersion? If so than how to I upgrade to the new Database Version?
Also how does that affect my current phpbb Site with the Edits I have made to it?

Post by **Kailey** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:17 am

Dead Man wrote:You guys seem to talk about phpBB 3.1.1 and phpBB 5.3.

Actually, it's 2 separate things. phpBB (the board software) is 3.1.1, PHP (the programming language) needs to be PHP 5.3.3 or higher. To check this on your 3.0.12 board, click on the SYSTEM tab, then click PHP information in the left hand menu. Your PHP version will be listed.

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Boardtalk.net · Post by **Boardtalk.net** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:22 am

Dead Man wrote:How do I check what PhP Version I have than. I get confused with the 2 Numbers phpBB decided to make.
You guys seem to talk about phpBB 3.1.1 and phpBB 5.3.

How to find out what php version you are using...
Go to ACP and on the Top Left (see image)

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Then on the top of the page you will see what php version you are using, like mine in the image below;

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Boardtalk.net · Post by **Boardtalk.net** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:24 am

Snap kinerity

Pony99CA · Post by **Pony99CA** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:53 am

Did the 3.1.1 update also fix the annoying "new" Private Message notifications (which is really an unread PM)? Or did it at least contain a way to easily find unread PMs?

It wasn't mentioned, so I'm guessing that it didn't, but I thought that I'd ask just to be sure.

Steve

Post by **Marshalrusty** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:55 am

Pony99CA wrote:Did the 3.1.1 update also fix the annoying "new" Private Message notifications (which is really an unread PM)? Or did it at least contain a way to easily find unread PMs?

It wasn't mentioned, so I'm guessing that it didn't, but I thought that I'd ask just to be sure.

No, we didn't quite get to that in this small release. It's in the tracker, however, so no chance of us forgetting

Dead Man · Post by **Dead Man** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:34 am

kinerity wrote:
Dead Man wrote:You guys seem to talk about phpBB 3.1.1 and phpBB 5.3.
Actually, it's 2 separate things. phpBB (the board software) is 3.1.1, PHP (the programming language) needs to be PHP 5.3.3 or higher. To check this on your 3.0.12 board, click on the SYSTEM tab, then click PHP information in the left hand menu. Your PHP version will be listed.

PHP.png

Alright thanks I found it.

It is PHP Version 5.2.17

So what should be my next steps now?

Post by **Marshalrusty** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:42 am

Look in your host's Control Panel to see if you can select a PHP version there.

If not, contact them and ask for something newer than 5.3.3

mamba · Post by **mamba** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:59 am

I must thank the team for this update. I came from 3.0.12 and now my board can be viewed properly on tablets and phones — wonderful! I was worrying about phpbb's lack of responsive design off and on for a few years now. So the update was sorely needed.

I did have a few problems converting but it was worth the hassle.

One complaint: I got an email notifying me to update the board from 3.0.12 to 3.1 (which I thought was spam from someone), but then when I got the 3.1.1 email I thought I'd better check here and saw the announcement, downloaded it thinking it was a normal update, then BAM! -- problems, new functionality, everything switched around, etc, all with no warning.

Now when software like Firefox updates they always have a page explaining exactly what's changed and where things have been moved to, what the new methods are to do x and y etc. I would have liked that. If it exists and I've missed it, please forgive me, but since it was not pushed into my face, as it should have been, I suspect some blame lies with the developers...

But anyway, thanks for the new software. I use it many times a day!