Updated PHP to 8.0, Can’t update WP

  • jerrypettit

    (@jerrypettit)


    4 years ago

    I read the READ THIS FIRST and am unable to “clear my cache/cookies” without getting “fatally” bounced out of access to website, so haven’t been able to do that.

    Haven’t used website in almost a decade. Trying to get up and running. Just had my PHP updated to 8.0 and I’m on an early 5 version of WP, but when I try and update to current version I get this message:
    Fatal error: Array and string offset access syntax with curly braces is no longer supported in /homepages/36/d161148513/htdocs/Music Site/wp-includes/script-loader.php on line 706

    …and no upgrade.

    GOOGLED that and learned about square brackets, etc., but don’t even know how to get to the script page being discussed, etc. At total loss on what to do.

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    You’ll need to at least be on WordPress 5.6.2.

    Try downloading WordPress again, access your server via SFTP or FTP, or a file manager in your hosting account’s control panel (consult your hosting provider’s documentation for specifics on these), and delete then replace your copies of everything on the server except the wp-config.php file and the /wp-content/ directory with fresh copies from the download. This will effectively replace all of your core files without damaging your content and settings.

    Some uploaders tend to be unreliable when overwriting files, so don’t forget to delete the original files before replacing them.

    If that makes no difference, try manually resetting your plugins (no Dashboard access required). If that resolves the issue, reactivate each one individually until you find the cause.

    If that does not resolve the issue, access your server via SFTP or FTP, or a file manager in your hosting account’s control panel (consult your hosting provider’s documentation for specifics on these), navigate to /wp-content/themes/ and rename the directory of your currently active theme. This will force the default theme to activate and hopefully rule-out a theme-specific issue (theme functions can interfere like plugins).

    Thread Starter jerrypettit

    (@jerrypettit)

    Thanks! I was afraid I’d have to manually upload the new version rather than simply click “Upgrade”. Looks like that’s what I’ll have to do.

    Thanks for the quick response.

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