found this from another thread:
With regard to your images, have a look at:
https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/164999
https://www.chewie.co.uk/general/wordpress-image-upload-http-error/
With regard to your upgrade problems, try adding:
`AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
to the .htaccess file in your WordPress directory.
this fixed my issue. This can be closed. Thanks!