MovieEra Update Guide
How to update your MovieEra installation safely without losing data
Always backup your database and uploaded files before updating. This guide will help you update safely without losing any data.
What Gets Preserved During Updates
✅ Protected Data
- All movies and TV shows
- User accounts and settings
- Uploaded logos and favicons
- Site configuration (.env file)
📦 Update Package Contains
- Latest application code (v1.3.0)
- New features and bug fixes
- Database migrations
- Does NOT include storage/ or images/
Pre-Update Checklist
1. Backup Your Database
Create a backup of your MovieEra database:
mysqldump -u your_username -p your_database_name > movieera_backup.sql
2. Backup Your Uploaded Files
Download these folders from your server:
- •
public/images/logos/ - •
public/images/favicons/ - •
storage/app/public/logos/ - •
storage/app/public/favicons/
3. Note Your Current Version
Check your current version in the admin panel footer or dashboard.
Update Process
Method 1: Safe Upload (Recommended)
Extract the update package
Download and extract the update files on your computer
Upload all files
Upload to your MovieEra directory - you can safely overwrite all files
Visit the update page
Go to https://yoursite.com/update
Start Update
Click "Start Update" and wait for completion
Method 2: Manual File Management (Advanced Users)
For extra caution, preserve these files before uploading:
- •
.env(your configuration) - •
.installed(installation status) - •
public/images/logos/(your logos) - •
storage/app/public/(uploaded files)
Then upload update files, restore preserved files if needed, and visit the update page.
What Happens During Update
Verifies installation status
Adds new features to database
Ensures optimal performance
Rebuilds configuration cache
Version 1.4.2 - What's New
Enhanced Requests & Production Ready
New Features:
- Visual grid layout for user requests
- Admin requests interface with thumbnails
- Enhanced request validation
- Fixed admin import functionality
Technical Improvements:
- Better error handling
- Enhanced TMDB poster fetching
- Improved duplicate detection
- Production-ready interface
Troubleshooting
Update Page Shows "System Not Installed"
Cause: Missing .installed file
Solution: Create an empty file named .installed in your root directory
Database Connection Errors
Cause: Incorrect .env configuration
Solution: Check your database settings in .env file
Missing Images After Update
Cause: Accidentally overwrote upload folders
Solution: Restore from your backup
Rollback Process (If Needed)
If something goes wrong, you can rollback:
-
1
Restore database backup:
mysql -u your_username -p your_database_name < movieera_backup.sql -
2
Restore your file backup
-
3
Contact support with error details
Support
Getting Help:
- • Check logs:
storage/logs/laravel.log - • Visit MovieEra Community
- • Check documentation
- • Email support
Include When Contacting Support:
- • Current MovieEra version
- • PHP version (
php -v) - • Error messages from logs
- • Steps you followed
Your installation should now be running version 1.3.0 with enhanced request system and all the latest improvements. Visit your admin dashboard to explore the new features.
Happy streaming! 🎬✨