Automatic Updates

How Updates Work

All updates for the Flavor Starter Theme and WP eCommerce Core Plugin are managed through the Flavor Core Plugin — a lightweight license and product manager that serves as the single entry point for your Flavor ecosystem.

When a new version is available:

1. Flavor Core checks the update server automatically (every 12 hours via cron)
2. If a newer version exists, an "Update to vX.Y.Z" button appears on the Flavor Dashboard
3. Click the button to download and install the update — no need to visit the WordPress Updates page

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Updates are not shown in the WordPress Dashboard → Updates page. The Flavor Core Dashboard (Flavor → Dashboard) is the single place to manage all product updates.

Update Requirements

To receive updates:

• The Flavor Core Plugin must be installed and activated
• Your license must be active and not expired
• Your domain must be activated for the license
• Your server must be able to reach license.flavorteam.dev

Checking for Updates

Updates are checked automatically every 12 hours. To manually check:

1. Go to Flavor → Dashboard in your WordPress admin
2. Click the "Check for Updates" button
3. If updates are available, product cards will show the update button

Product Updates

Each licensed product (Theme and Plugin) has its own card on the Flavor Dashboard:

• Current version is always displayed
• When a newer version is available, an amber "Update to vX.Y.Z" button appears
• Click to download and install — the process runs automatically
• Plugin updates include automatic component backup and restore

Component Updates

Components (payment gateways, shipping couriers, ERP modules, etc.) are shown in the Component Tabs section of the dashboard:

• Each installed component shows its current version
• When a component update is available, an update badge and button appear
• Click to update the individual component

Component updates are checked alongside product updates during the automatic 12-hour cron cycle.

Version History

Check what's new in each version:

• Theme Changelog — All theme version changes
• Plugin Changelog — All plugin version changes
• Modules Changelog — Individual module version history

Rolling Back

If an update causes issues:

1. Restore from backup — Always back up before updating
2. Upload previous version — Download the previous ZIP from your portal and upload manually
3. Contact support — Report the issue at bug.flavorteam.dev

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Always back up your site before updating. While updates are tested thoroughly, your specific configuration may have unique requirements.