Upgrading to 3.7.0 - Question
 

Just a few questions about the upgrade before I go ahead.

I heard you either have to delete all your files or write over them through ftp.
Is this true? I thought I should ask before going ahead because it seems a little risky.
Also doesn't this mean I will have all my mods and templates deleted?

I am upgrading from 3.6.8 to 3.7.0.

you have to rewrite all your files and your templeates to be reverted back ... some mods latest versions are there upgrade that it will clear you , all the template edits will have to be reverted

Overwrite all of the files and revert your templates. Or, alternatively, you could compare the two versions and manually make all of the template edits.

All of the templates that need attention will be listed on the main page of the admincp when you log in after upgrading.

Your forum data is stored in the database, the files are what process the data and make it appear on your screen. Overwriting the files won't affect the actual data stored in the database (until you run the upgrade script).

You will need to revert custom templates, a message should appear in your AdminCP to highlight out of date templates. You will need to revert the templates (losing any customisations) or copy across changed code (can be confusing and time consuming). Most modifications should remain intact, however some make break (especially due to the security token update in 3.6.10 & 3.7).

Remember to take a back-up of your database before you make any major changes.