vBulletin 4.2.1 BETA 1 is now available for download (DO NOT UPGRADE LIVE/PROD INSTALLS)
 

We are pleased to announce the release of vBulletin 4.2.1 BETA 1.

This is an early evaluation release of 4.2.1. While QA has tested most of the fixed issues in this release, additional code changes are in progress, and functional regression testing has not yet been completed. As such, vBulletin 4.2.1 BETA 1 should not be used to upgrade your live sites.

What's New in vBulletin 4.2.1 BETA 1?

• Activity Stream: Forum Sidebar - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-15099
• Activity Stream: CMS Widget - - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-15353
• Navigation Manager: Add option for tab to be a drop down menu - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-15023
• Activity Stream: Dynamic population of new content - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-15095
• Allow a target to be set in the Navigation manager URL - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-14981
• Change maximum allowed activity stream Items Per Page to 150 (from 30) - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-15089

19 issues were fixed in preparation for Mobile Suite v1.4, which will be released soon and supports iOS6.

Version 4.2.1 also brings 120 bug fixes, which can be viewed HERE.

A list of all JIRAs can be viewed HERE.

Please visit members.vbulletin.com to download a copy of vBulletin 4.2.1 BETA 1.

You can discuss the 4.2.1 BETA 1 release - HERE

Please note: There is no official support for this build. If you upgrade your forums and things break, you may not receive answers.