Joomla/Update Joomla by Hand

Update Your Joomla Version 1.5.10 to 1.5.12 (latest version). Importent: before doing this backup your site!

You can manually update your Joomla version. Follow these commands:

Step 1 - Go to the direct folder

• Go to the Joomla folder
  • cd /var/hda/web-apps/joomla/html
    • You can type ls to list the files.

Step 2 - Download the Joomla patch

• Download Joomla patch 1.5.10 to 1.5.12.
  • wget http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/10548/41310/Joomla_1.5.10_to_1.5.12-Stable-Patch_Package.tar.gz

Step 3 - Unpack

• Unpack the tar archive.
  • tar -zxvf Joomla_1.5.10_to_1.5.12-Stable-Patch_Package.tar.gz
    • You can typels to list the files.

Step 4 - Remove downloaded patch

• Remove your downloaded patch.
  • rm Joomla_1.5.10_to_1.5.12-Stable-Patch_Package.tar.gz
    • You can typels to list the files.

and your done. Enjoy your updated Joomla version!