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Major Issue with theme update from v9.5.5 to v9.5.6: missing files in package

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  • arminunruhA Offline
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    arminunruh
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    wrote on last edited by arminunruh
    #13

    i will think about a solution to this.
    probably i can somehow turn off autoupdate via code
    cause its enabled by default by wordpress

    ah yea and probably i can switch the forum to https and keep the version history more up to date.

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      clnstz
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      #14

      Hello! Thanks for fast fixing. 3 out of 7 client websites crashed as they were on Auto update. But it affected it in different ways (2 fully down, 1 just the admin panel access).

      How can I install the corrected issues version without access to the Admin Panel? I no longer have access to the panel because of the error. Quite urgent, people are panicking as their business rely on it. Thanks!

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        wrote on last edited by
        #15

        basically you would access their FTP
        go to wp-content / themes

        and rename the folder "lay" to a different foldername

        then you will be able to access wp-admin again.
        in wp-admin go to appearance - themes and delete the faulty theme
        and install the one that works
        https://kernl-file-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/14-08-2025/05-42-39/lay.zip

        if you dont have FTP access, you can get the FTP credentials through their webhost control panel

        often webhost control panels also provide webftp, where you can just click through their FTP without having to get the credentials

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          arminunruh
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          wrote on last edited by
          #16

          basically this
          https://laytheme.com/troubleshooting.html#critical-error

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            clnstz
            wrote on last edited by
            #17

            Ok Thanks — Can I just check this will keep all existing Theme settings, Page Layouts, Content and CSS? No changes. Eg. The 'old' or existing site will be as was.

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              arminunruh
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              wrote on last edited by
              #18

              yea it will keep everything as it was.
              if you want i can also do it for you, you can send the infos i need to info@laytheme.com

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                #19

                Yes, everything will stay there. I solved the problem through database:

                1. Switch to an old theme:
                  UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'twentytwentyfive' where option_name = 'template';
                  UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'twentytwentyfive' where option_name = 'stylesheet';
                2. Login to Admin, delete the faulty theme
                3. Re-install Lay, activate theme
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                  #20

                  Ok great thanks, no it's fine we will do (some clients did a reset in panic.... need to get the back up up again). If I need any help, I'll write here.

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                    Yes, everything will stay there. I solved the problem through database:

                    1. Switch to an old theme:
                      UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'twentytwentyfive' where option_name = 'template';
                      UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'twentytwentyfive' where option_name = 'stylesheet';
                    2. Login to Admin, delete the faulty theme
                    3. Re-install Lay, activate theme
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                    @samuel.t thats a great way to do it too

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                      monospace
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                      #22

                      Anyways. Shit happens. Didn’t want to be in your skin yesterday ;)
                      Glad you’ve reacted quickly though.

                      Just a wish from my side: Please keep people informed if such a major issue happened. You have the licensees email addresses also for that reason.

                      The time you’ve discovered a major break happened and as well when it's been fixed, including a guide on how to restore functionality.

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                        #23

                        ah yea thats a good idea.
                        with the next lay update, auto updates will also get disabled

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                          #24

                          heres the guide: http://laythemeforum.com:4567/topic/11195/broken-website-since-yesterday-14th-of-aug.-how-to-fix-it

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                            #25

                            Ciao @arminunruh, can the corrected Theme file (V 9.5.7) take on the latest updates (9.7.0)? There is no Update package avail with it. Should we re-install original theme file and then update to 9.7.0 - this might break other bits though. What's the safest appraoch. Thank you!

                            (Excited to test out the new features!)

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                              mh the update should work!
                              https://kernl-file-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/04-09-2025/12-44-52/lay.zip

                              here is a link to the latest version
                              updating shouldn't break the website no

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