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      Draco @aaronssh
      last edited by

      @aaronssh Upgrading SG-5100 from 23.01. Hit the same certificate errors, and the same @pdavis steps fixed things for me.

      23.05 is installed, all packages updated, and it seems to be running fine.

      I hope Netgate can figure out what is going on with their certificates...

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        Dobby_ @Draco
        last edited by

        @Draco said in 23.01 -> 23.05 upgrade failed:

        I hope Netgate can figure out what is going on with their certificates...

        Let us imagine you buy a license, and install your
        pfSense. Please don´t get me wrong here, but Netgate is earning their money with that licenses.
        So now you will be able to DD (disk dump) the
        entire HDD/SSD and play it back to many devices
        let us imagine they are all total identically to the
        first hardware, and now you have paid once and
        have "installed" it ten times (10x) so you have not
        paid nine times (9x) and now all that units will be
        updating and/or upgrading at the same time, it
        will be not working. But for a single unit (device)
        you could install and upgrade once the other
        upgrades have to wait then a small time frame
        during the cert. lease time is renewed. Thats it
        like I see it from here, I could be wrong, or
        totally not hitting the point fir sure.

        #~. @Dobby

        Turris Omnia - 4 Ports - 2 GB RAM / TurrisOS 7 Release (Btrfs)
        PC Engines APU4D4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense CE 2.7.2 Release (ZFS)
        PC Engines APU6B4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense+ (Plus) 24.03_1 Release (ZFS)

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          McPie
          last edited by

          This is what worked for me:

          System / Update
          Update Settings / Click on Save

          Go back to System Update tab and then it lets you upgrade to 23.05

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          • peteP
            pete
            last edited by pete

            Upgraded the Jetway to 23.05 via the console this morning. Worked but I lost all of my add ons.
            Note: I did this all live while swapping cables here leaving both firewalls on.

            Switched over to the Qotom which was at PFSense CE.
            Updated that one over to 23.01 via the console. Took a while to update. Worked and all of my add ons were upgraded.

            Version	23.01-RELEASE (amd64)
            built on Fri Feb 10 20:06:33 UTC 2023
            FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
            
            *** Welcome to Netgate pfSense Plus 23.01-RELEASE (amd64) on enigma ***
            

            Will wait a day or so to upgrade to 23.05. Will backup configuration and restore it to the Jetway.

            • Pete

            Auto mater
            23.09.1-RELEASE (amd64)
            built on Mon Dec 11 12:24:00 CST 2023
            FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
            PFSense + Qotom - Master
            PFSense + Jetway - Backup
            PFSense + Jetway - Backup
            PFSense + Generic - Backup

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              Gertjan @pete
              last edited by

              @pete said in 23.01 -> 23.05 upgrade failed:

              Worked but I lost all of my add ons.

              Add ons ?

              Stick a note on that box : Upgrade ? Use console ! ( ! ).

              Because with the console, the same procedure looks far more cool (ok : joke).
              And you've got a free bonus : if something goes wrong you would be the first to know the 'why' part.
              Like, for example, "when pfSense reboots with the new kernel and thus new pfSense version, maybe it couldn't make the WAN connection work".
              Then it proceeds with every installed "pfSense GUI package" :
              remove it, and
              re install it.

              The thing is : removing is easy, and can be done without any network active.
              Re installing needs .... the WAN to be 'UP'.

              You would have made the WAN work, and - after a manual reboot, WAN would be up ... and now the "re install" would go on just fine.

              All this is just my theory, as I'm upgrading pfSense using the console for the last 10 or more years now.
              Waiting to see if something happens ...

              I guess I've been a victim of the second major advantage of the console access : When you are ready to see the error in the face .... you can't see it .... as it won't happen 😊

              So, go for that post-it.

              Btw : pfSense GUI package info is still present in the config.
              Just re install them.
              Now you will confirm another golden rule : use as few as humanly possible.
              Don't remember which ones ?
              Open the config file : you can even use msword if you want to.
              Look up the list, as it is in there.
              Now, install them all one by one.
              Do a reboot for good measures.
              Re test them all.
              Done.

              ( don't forget the post-it )

              No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
              Edit : and where are the logs ??

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              • peteP
                pete @Gertjan
                last edited by pete

                @Gertjan

                Thank you. I meant packages. Yes here only have gone to the console when editing configuration files et al which I should never do anyhow.

                Will back up running box and restore it to the Jetway in the next few days.

                Historically though have used the GUI rather than the console.

                It was easier on the WAF doing this at 4 AM this morning.

                Now trying to update a generic 3865 6 port generic firewall with no markings on it. It has a hard time booting and I do not know why.

                • Pete

                Auto mater
                23.09.1-RELEASE (amd64)
                built on Mon Dec 11 12:24:00 CST 2023
                FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
                PFSense + Qotom - Master
                PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                PFSense + Generic - Backup

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                • peteP
                  pete
                  last edited by

                  Updated Master to 23.05 via console. Upgrade worked fine:

                  Version	23.05-RELEASE (amd64)
                  built on Mon May 22 15:04:36 UTC 2023
                  FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
                  
                  The system is on the latest version.
                  Version information updated at Wed May 31 22:03:37 CDT 2023
                  
                  • Pete

                  Auto mater
                  23.09.1-RELEASE (amd64)
                  built on Mon Dec 11 12:24:00 CST 2023
                  FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
                  PFSense + Qotom - Master
                  PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                  PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                  PFSense + Generic - Backup

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                    ErikV 0 @McPie
                    last edited by

                    @McPie this worked for me. Thanks!

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                      constantin
                      last edited by

                      Who has this errors when is trying to upgrade the pfsense from 23.01 to 23.05?

                      [23.01-RELEASE][admin@xqwer]/root: pfSense-upgrade 
                      >>> 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: 
                      Processing entries............. done
                      pfSense repository update completed. 549 packages processed.
                      All repositories are up to date.
                      >>> Upgrading pfSense-upgrade... done.
                      pfSense-repoc-static: invalid signature
                      failed to read the repo data.
                      failed to update the repository settings!!!
                      failed to update the repository settings!!!
                      
                      

                      In the GUI I got this message:

                      Another instance of pfSense-upgrade is running. Try again later
                      

                      I google it and I found this forum that is says that is solved but this is not working for me.
                      (SOLVED) pfSense+ Plus upgrade from 23.01 to 23.05

                      Any one know why I cannot upgrade?

                      thanks.

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                        SteveITS Galactic Empire @constantin
                        last edited by

                        @constantin Did you try the suggestions above or in the other thread?

                        System / Update
                        Update Settings / Click on Save

                        or
                        https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/upgrades.html#upgrade-not-offered-library-errors

                        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
                        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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                          constantin @SteveITS
                          last edited by

                          @SteveITS I did tried all those option without success.

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                            pete @constantin
                            last edited by

                            @constantin

                            On a rebuild here from scratch waited a day to update from 23.01 to 23.05 via the console. All repositories / updates worked after a day.

                            • Pete

                            Auto mater
                            23.09.1-RELEASE (amd64)
                            built on Mon Dec 11 12:24:00 CST 2023
                            FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT
                            PFSense + Qotom - Master
                            PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                            PFSense + Jetway - Backup
                            PFSense + Generic - Backup

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                              netblues @pete
                              last edited by netblues

                              Something isn't right.
                              Downloads seems to stall at various points

                              Have tried rebooting.
                              No internet issues too.

                               pkg-static clean -ay ; pkg-static install -fy pkg pfSense-repo pfSense-upgrade
                              The following package files will be deleted:
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.05~9076a69f3e.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.19.1_1~6eedfbfed3.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.05.pkg
                              The cleanup will free 9 MiB
                              Deleting files: 100%
                              All done
                              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.
                              The following 4 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):
                              
                              New packages to be INSTALLED:
                              	pfSense-repoc: 20230530_2 [pfSense]
                              
                              Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
                              	pfSense-repo: 23.01 -> 23.05 [pfSense]
                              	pfSense-upgrade: 1.0_58 -> 1.0_66 [pfSense]
                              
                              Installed packages to be REINSTALLED:
                              	pkg-1.19.1_1 [pfSense]
                              
                              Number of packages to be installed: 1
                              Number of packages to be upgraded: 2
                              Number of packages to be reinstalled: 1
                              
                              The process will require 17 MiB more space.
                              14 MiB to be downloaded.
                              [1/4] Fetching pfSense-repo-23.05.pkg: 100%    6 KiB   6.0kB/s    00:01    
                              [2/4] Fetching pkg-1.19.1_1.pkg:  70%    6 MiB   6.0MB/s    00:00 ETA
                              
                              

                              and

                              pkg-static clean -ay ; pkg-static install -fy pkg pfSense-repo pfSense-upgrade
                              The following package files will be deleted:
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.05~9076a69f3e.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.19.1_1~6eedfbfed3.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.05.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.19.1_1.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_66~c47029f80d.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_66.pkg
                              	/var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repoc-20230530_2~16eda60f02.pkg
                              The cleanup will free 14 MiB
                              Deleting files: 100%
                              All done
                              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.
                              The following 4 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):
                              
                              New packages to be INSTALLED:
                              	pfSense-repoc: 20230530_2 [pfSense]
                              
                              Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
                              	pfSense-repo: 23.01 -> 23.05 [pfSense]
                              	pfSense-upgrade: 1.0_58 -> 1.0_66 [pfSense]
                              
                              Installed packages to be REINSTALLED:
                              	pkg-1.19.1_1 [pfSense]
                              
                              Number of packages to be installed: 1
                              Number of packages to be upgraded: 2
                              Number of packages to be reinstalled: 1
                              
                              The process will require 17 MiB more space.
                              14 MiB to be downloaded.
                              [1/4] Fetching pfSense-repo-23.05.pkg: 100%    6 KiB   6.0kB/s    00:01    
                              [2/4] Fetching pkg-1.19.1_1.pkg:  80%    7 MiB   6.3MB/s    00:00 ETA^C
                              
                              

                              Are netgate servers under attack?

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                                constantin
                                last edited by

                                I am using AWS pfsense plus, there no internet issues.
                                and very strange that after running that command the upgrade worked. Last week that didn't worked.

                                Here are my output of

                                pkg-static clean -ay ; pkg-static install -fy pkg pfSense-repo pfSense-upgrade
                                
                                pkg-static: Repository pfSense-core has a wrong packagesite, need to re-create database
                                pkg-static: Repository pfSense-core cannot be opened. 'pkg update' required
                                The following package files will be deleted:
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.01~6ab0bb83bb.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.18.4_4~e5964fbef2.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-repo-23.01.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.18.4_4.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_61~4c43becbfa.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.19.1_1~6eedfbfed3.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_61.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-pkg-sudo-0.3_8~c582a59d93.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-pkg-sudo-0.3_8.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pkg-1.19.1_1.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_66~c47029f80d.pkg
                                        /var/cache/pkg/pfSense-upgrade-1.0_66.pkg
                                The cleanup will free 18 MiB
                                Deleting files: 100%
                                All done
                                Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                                pkg-static: Repository pfSense-core has a wrong packagesite, need to re-create database
                                Fetching meta.conf: 100%    163 B   0.2kB/s    00:01    
                                Fetching packagesite.pkg: 100%    2 KiB   2.3kB/s    00:01    
                                Processing entries: 100%
                                pfSense-core repository update completed. 15 packages processed.
                                Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                                pfSense repository is up to date.
                                All repositories are up to date.
                                The following 3 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):
                                Installed packages to be DOWNGRADED:
                                        pfSense-upgrade: 1.0_66 -> 1.0_61 [pfSense]
                                        pkg: 1.19.1_1 -> 1.18.4_4 [pfSense]
                                
                                Installed packages to be REINSTALLED:
                                        pfSense-repo-23.01 [pfSense]
                                
                                Number of packages to be reinstalled: 1
                                Number of packages to be downgraded: 2
                                
                                9 MiB to be downloaded.
                                [1/3] Fetching pfSense-repo-23.01.pkg: 100%    6 KiB   6.0kB/s    00:01    
                                [2/3] Fetching pkg-1.18.4_4.pkg: 100%    9 MiB   9.5MB/s    00:01    
                                [3/3] Fetching pfSense-upgrade-1.0_61.pkg: 100%   22 KiB  22.5kB/s    00:01    
                                Checking integrity... done (0 conflicting)
                                [1/3] Reinstalling pfSense-repo-23.01...
                                [1/3] Extracting pfSense-repo-23.01: 100%
                                [2/3] Downgrading pkg from 1.19.1_1 to 1.18.4_4...
                                [2/3] Extracting pkg-1.18.4_4: 100%
                                [3/3] Downgrading pfSense-upgrade from 1.0_66 to 1.0_61...
                                [3/3] Extracting pfSense-upgrade-1.0_61: 100%
                                You may need to manually remove /usr/local/etc/pkg.conf if it is no longer needed.
                                

                                I don't have an explanation why that worked today and didn't last week.

                                thanks.

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                                • pfsense16vP
                                  pfsense16v @SteveITS
                                  last edited by

                                  @SteveITS said in 23.01 -> 23.05 upgrade failed:

                                  https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/upgrades.html#upgrade-not-offered-library-errors

                                  I toggled back to the previous branch (23.01)...waited...and then toggled back to (23.05)....waited... and it worked. I can see the upgrade button again. I will try to upgrade this weekend

                                  Thanks!

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                                    netboy @pfsense16v
                                    last edited by

                                    @pfsense16v I am bumped into this discussion on google search - Can I upgrade from 23.01-RELEASE (arm64) to Version 23.05 without any issues? Are all the kinks worked out. I do not want to stuck by issues. Kindly advice

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                                      SteveITS Galactic Empire @netboy
                                      last edited by

                                      @netboy Not sure if you mean issues with the software, or issues with the upgrade process. There seem to be a stretch of people having "certificate" or other issues starting the upgrade. If you see that there are a few workarounds in this and other threads, basically getting it to update its repo info or certs or whatnot and proceed.

                                      There are pre-release release notes for a 23.05.1 version, indicating that's coming in the relatively near future. That fixes a bad bug with importing aliases, though there is also a patch to fix it in the System Patches package after upgrading to 23.05.

                                      Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                                      When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
                                      Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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                                        netboy @SteveITS
                                        last edited by

                                        @SteveITS Thanks as always.
                                        I am talking about upgrade issues.
                                        From your reply there seems to be something on the works to fix this
                                        I get a sense I should wait for the upgrade.
                                        I like my pfsense and help in this forum BUT why are there issues (mostly) during upgrade process.
                                        I am a bit concerned of late pfsene upgrades always have some problems. Last upgrade was a problem too. Now this.
                                        Would you advice for me to wait for the fix?

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                                          SteveITS Galactic Empire @netboy
                                          last edited by

                                          @netboy It’s up to you really. I generally try to wait a week before our first/test upgrade and another week or two before upgrading any clients just to watch the forums. Generally have had no serious issues as a result.

                                          Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                                          When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
                                          Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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                                            netboy @SteveITS
                                            last edited by

                                            @SteveITS I upgraded from 23.01 to 23.05 without a hitch! FYI

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