Warnings and Installation Messages
There are two kinds of messages to pay attention to after you update your Joomla! CMS.
Warnings
Check for Warnings in the Information Panel of the System Dashboard.
If you don't see a green tick next to it then you know there are issues which may need your urgent attention.
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Click the Warnings link to view details.
Warnings should not be ignored but not all warnings imply that the world is about to end.
Here are some example Warnings.
PHP temporary folder is not set
This is a very common warning.
But as the message itself indicates, the fact that the PHP temporary folder is not set is not always a problem.
If you are not experiencing problems you can safely ignore this warning.
Maximum PHP file upload size is too small
When performing a 'manual update' you may see this warning:
- Maximum PHP file upload size is too small.
What does it mean?
The server limit is too low.
It is not uncommon for this limit to be set as low as 2 MB.
Updating the Joomla! CMS using the Upload and Update Method will typically involve uploading a zip file greater than 25 MB.
Solution
Contact your hosting company to request that they INCREASE the maximum size of PHP file that may be uploaded.
The Discover Screen
You could alternatively try updating the extension using the Discover screen after first uploading the extension's zip file to the TMP folder of your website server installation.
You will need to use the File Manager screen of your Hosting Account control panel or an FTP Client like FileZilla.
Could not resolve host: github.com
From time to time when updating your Joomla! CMS you may see this eerror message:
An error has occurred.
0 Could not resolve host: github.com
What does it mean?
It means that the connection to the repository holding the files required to update your Joomla! CMS has timed out.
There could be any number of reasons for this.
Solution
Be patient. Bide your time.
Try again later.
If the update is urgent and cannot wait then instead of using the:
Install the Update Button, use the
Upload and Update Tab.
Installation Messages
We recommend you review Installation Messages immediately after updating.
Look for a yellow box (with a number in it) displayed next to Installation Messages in the Information panel of the System Dashboard.
Click the box to view the message.
Never ignore security-related messages.
Example: following a Joomla! CMS update you might be prompted to edit your website's HTACCESS file.
Once dealt with, you can easily hide messages.
Read more: Installation Messages.
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