Okay – thank you. I’d like to get the code change and give that a try.
Thanks again for all the help.
Mike
You needs to look at the file /simple-press/sp-startup/sp-load-install.php
Down at line 376 is a function named sp_version_checks().
Right at the top of that function add a return statement as below:
function sp_version_checks() {
return '';
NOTE: That is return followed by two single quote marks with no spaces between them.
This will bypass the version checks. Hostgator will pass those checks in any case so that is fine.
The underlying problem will need addressing as the same call is made for update checking etc., but we can cross that bridge later. I will be starting a conversation my end to see what we can do to get a better level of reporting on this condition so hopefully we can get something in place before the next SP update.
Now – fingers crossed that that bypass works for you!
That did it! Thank you both so much for your help. AMAZING support!!!
Now my only concern is ensuring I keep the plugin up-to-date with the latest SP version. I’ll keep an eye on your website to look for updates and then figure that out when the time comes.
Thanks again!
Mike
I dont think you will see any errors like on the install… that checks required versions vs for updates… but you may find your stuff getting out of date… but maybe now installed and running, the other checks will work…
shot in dark… but any chance you are running php 7? and ssh within wp admin for updates? asking because it seems the ssh2 port for php 7 is broke and thus it breaks the wp updater… probably not much chance, but thought I would check…
okay, thanks… its more related to the wp updater anyways, but playing with all straws here…