23.05.r.20230511.0600 Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running

Bob.Dig

I get this error too, when I try to uninstall a package. It is a low RAM VPS on VMWare.
23.05.r.20230519.0600

stephenw10

At the CLI run pfSense-upgrade -c, what error is shown?

Bob.Dig

@stephenw10 said in 23.05.r.20230511.0600 Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running:

pfSense-upgrade -c

[23.05-RC][admin@pfSense.home.arpa]/root: pfSense-upgrade -c
pfSense-repoc-static: failed to fetch the repo data
failed to read the repo data.
failed to update the repository settings!!!
failed to update the repository settings!!!

I tried to uninstall the vmware package, maybe this is a no no.

stephenw10

Hmm, nope that should work. Does pfSense-upgrade -dc show anything (helpful) further?

Bob.Dig

@stephenw10 It is the same output.

stephenw10

Hmm, I expect something more there. Maybe try just: pfSense-upgrade -d
You can still choose not to upgrade if it actually works. Though I expect it to fail.

Bob.Dig

@stephenw10 said in 23.05.r.20230511.0600 Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running:

Hmm, I expect something more there.

Still the same output but it might be a special case, see this thread of mine.
But still "Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running" was introduced when I tried to uninstall something, in this case the vmware package.

pst

@stephenw10 I tried updating 23.05.r.20230519.0600 to 23.05.r.20230521.0305 using the GUI and still gives "Another instance running" (tested twice), but I ran the commands you suggested and for me that upgrade path worked:

[23.05-RC][admin@x.y.z]/root: pfSense-upgrade -c
>>> Updating repositories metadata... done.
23.05.r.20230521.0305 version of pfSense is available

[23.05-RC][admin@x.y.z]/root: pfSense-upgrade -dc
>>> Updating repositories metadata...
Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
pfSense-core repository is up to date.
Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
pfSense repository is up to date.
All repositories are up to date.
23.05.r.20230521.0305 version of pfSense is available

[23.05-RC][admin@x.y.z]/root: pfSense-upgrade -d
>>> Updating repositories metadata...
Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
Fetching meta.conf: . done
Fetching packagesite.pkg: . done
Processing entries: .. done
pfSense-core repository update completed. 15 packages processed.
Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
Fetching meta.conf: . done
Fetching packagesite.pkg: .......... done
Processing entries: .......... done
pfSense repository update completed. 549 packages processed.
All repositories are up to date.

The following 7 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):

Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
        pfSense: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense]
        pfSense-base: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense-core]
        pfSense-boot: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense-core]
        pfSense-default-config: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense-core]
        pfSense-kernel-pfSense: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense-core]
        pfSense-rc: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense-core]
        pfSense-repo: 23.05.r.20230519.0600 -> 23.05.r.20230521.0305 [pfSense]

<snip>

===> Keeping a copy of current kernel in /boot/kernel.old
>>> Removing unnecessary packages...
Checking integrity... done (0 conflicting)
Nothing to do.
System is going to be upgraded.  Rebooting in 10 seconds.

Broadcast Message from admin@x.y.z
        (/dev/pts/0) at 8:51 BST...

System is going to be upgraded.  Rebooting in 10 seconds.

The only issue I noted was that the pfSense box did not automatically start again, had to manually power it on :(

bcdouglas

@pst said in 23.05.r.20230511.0600 Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running:

pfSense-upgrade -c

I'm on 23.05.r.20230519.0600. Attempted upgrade to 23.05.r.20230521.0305 (still) gives me the "another instance..." error.

I tried the suggested commands but couldn't get past pfSense-upgrade -c.

I've seen this with all RC builds. I HAVE been able to upgrade using console option 13 without any trouble.

Shell Output - pfSense-upgrade -c
pfSense-repoc-static: invalid signature
failed to read the repo data.
failed to update the repository settings!!!
failed to update the repository settings!!!

Shell Output - pfSense-upgrade -dc
pfSense-repoc-static: invalid signature
failed to read the repo data.
failed to update the repository settings!!!

Shell Output - pfSense-upgrade -d
pfSense-repoc-static: invalid signature
failed to read the repo data.
failed to update the repository settings!!!
failed to update the repository settings!!!

bcdouglas

@bcdouglas Ok, I stopped being lazy and tried these commands via shell vs "Command Prompt" in the UI. All commands worked. So issue is UI-related.

Dobby_

@bcdouglas said in 23.05.r.20230511.0600 Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running:

I'm on 23.05.r.20230519.0600. Attempted upgrade to 23.05.r.20230521.0305 (still) gives me the "another instance..." error.

If you wait a day or in real 24 hours the lease of the cert is renewed and you can try it out again.