Upgrade 149 to 150

[markjl]

I am reticent about upgrading because I'm concerned that my custom theme may not be compatible.

 

I suppose I will have to do a trial upgrade first and then roll back if it doesn't work out.

 

If I do a complete server backup and database backup, I should be ok .... right?

Edited May 29, 2013 by markjl (see edit history)

[Bill Dalton]

Yes. But you could also make a working copy of your web site and try the upgrade on the copy. Most 1.4 themes will not work with 1.5.

[bellini13]

Your 1.4 theme will not work in v1.5, there is no reason to test it. If you must upgrade to v1.5, locate a new theme first, or hire a professional to upgrade your custom theme.

[entrancey]

my theme is for v1.4+ and its running on prestashop v1.5.4.1 after the upgrade. probably im just lucky.

 

http://www.prestashop.com/forums/topic/249845-template-update-from-147x-to-1541/

[bellini13]

luck has little to do with it, you likely just do not realize what issues you have

[markjl]

Well I'm looking at the extra modules I use.

As for the theme, if it doesn't work, perhaps I can at least save the modified CSS

[markjl]

Thanks for all the help ironing out the problems.

Got my upgrade done to v1.5.5

Using free theme from tpeigne which while simple enabled me to get up and running quickly

[benjamin utterback]

Yes. But you could also make a working copy of your web site and try the upgrade on the copy. Most 1.4 themes will not work with 1.5.

That is the best advice for any upgrades to your store. This minimizes the downtime on your live store and allows you to not only investigate the errors beforehand, but solve them at the source before you upgrade.