[Plugin: Background Manager] Get PhP error when activating plug in

Got the same error:
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING

When I replace the backslashes with forwardslashes on
background-manager.php, it proceeded but got an error again
because of the other backslashes found within the plugin files.

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in (…)/wp-content/plugins/background-manager/background-manager.php on line 45

This error is due to the PHP version you are using. The plugin requires PHP version 5.3 or better.

I will add this to the FAQ, as well as making this requirement more clear (it is stated in the “Installation” page, however).

Technical reason: The plugin makes use of namespaces, as well as other features available in the most current versions of PHP 5.

Ok, it works now! Updated my PHP version ??

How does one update his PHP version?

I thought only the hosting company the server is located can do that?

How does one update his PHP version?

I thought only the hosting company the server is located can do that?

It really depends on your hosting provider.

Some hosting providers, like OVH, you can set a variable in the .htaccess file, specifying which version of PHP to use.

Others you need to specifically ask them to upgrade PHP or move you to a server with a newer version.

If you have your own server, check the OS instructions on how to upgrade (ie., on Linux distros using ‘apt-get’, ‘yum’ or ‘pacman’).

How the use this plugin in PHP Old version? like 5.2.5 plz inform.

Hi!

I’m sorry, but this plugin will not work with any version older than PHP 5.3.

You may try its predecessor WP Flickr Background.

Thanks for the updates… I have use the WP Flickr Background but fade in/out effects it’s not working, and Change Frequency the its too long, I thing time use in 5 to 10 sec.