Read this before you update to Nextcloud 18

ℹ️ Support
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Please use the right way to update your installation: https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/18/admin_manual/maintenance/manual_upgrade.html

Some people just extract to update into the current nextcloud folder. This will not remove files from older version and can lead to unexpected results. For example: https://github.com/nextcloud/server/issues/18265

I understand that moving around those files is annoying. We know that apps/workflowengine/appinfo/database.xml is causing the issues. At least delete this file before running ./occ upgrade.

Please make sure to have a recent working backup (files, config, database, your data) as always :safety_vest:

Happy updating :rocket:

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How did you have that file on your disk? From alpha/beta/RCs?

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The file was part of Nextcloud 17. There are two ways to make database changes: The old way with database.xml and the new one with migrations. workflowengine app shipped with Nextcloud 18 is using migrations now instead of database.xml. If you just extract nextcloud-18.0.0.zip to your nextcloud directory (without removing the old files first as suggested) you end up with database.xml and migrations. database.xml has priority hence database is not changed.

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Works fine with manual update

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Do I need to delete some files before if I upgrade via Softaculous in CPanel or can I just upgrade?

Thanks