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    Upgraded from 2.6.0 CE to Plus. Now I'm stuck.

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      jxsanche last edited by

      I managed to register the device and upgrade to pfSense+ successfully. Now running 22.01.

      When trying to upgrade to a newer version, the "System -> Update" dropdown branch still shows me "Latest stable version (2.6.0)" and there is no option for another "plus" version to upgrade to. Not only that, I also see the "Unable to check for updates" message.

      I followed the troubleshooting guide. Running the "pkg-static update-f" I see the message "No trusted public keys found". I followed the steps under "Rewrite Repository Information" but it doesn't change anything.

      What other options do I have?

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        reggie14 last edited by

        This sounds like what happened to me the first time I tried to update to Plus. I couldn't see an update in the webGUI, although I was able to attempt an update at the console. The update failed, though.

        When I recovered back to 2.6 CE and tried again, the webGUI saw an update. But the 23.01 failed again, though.

        Good luck.

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          jxsanche @reggie14 last edited by

          @reggie14 Oh so you "downgraded" to 2.6.0 CE and then tried again? Ugh, that sounds risky. Not sure I'm comfortable trying that..

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            reggie14 @jxsanche last edited by

            @jxsanche

            To clarify, I did a fresh install of 2.6 CE and restored my config. A slight pain, but not risky.

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              jxsanche @reggie14 last edited by

              @reggie14 Ah, got it. Makes sense. I'm hoping I don't have to go the re-install route! But if no options are suggested, that's what I'll end up having to do, sadly.

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                reggie14 @jxsanche last edited by

                @jxsanche As long as you have a backup of the config.xml file, reinstalls aren't so bad. Just stick the config.xml on the installation media.

                If it were just me, it wouldn't be a big deal. But I end up with an angry household when I muck with the router.

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                  euri last edited by

                  Hello all,

                  I ran across the exact same issue. Initial migration from 2.6 CE to Plus 22.01 successful, but after the reboot there's no Plus branch available in the update section.

                  I was hoping for some kind of workaround without having to re-install from scratch. Any tips from anyone, before resorting to wipe/re-install?

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                    Dobby_ last edited by

                    I would try out to march the following road, upgrading;

                    • install 2.6 CE (zfs)

                    • upgrade to 22.01

                    • upgrade to 22.05

                    • install 2.7 Dev (zfs)

                    • upgrade to 23.01 if needed

                    #~. @Dobby

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                    pfSense+ 23.01 (ZFS)

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                      euri @Dobby_ last edited by

                      @dobby_ thanks for the reply.

                      My initial installation was 2.6 CE (ufs; don't ask why...) and it went nicely to 22.01. And there I stuck, just like the OP.

                      If I don't find a workaround, I will resort in re-installing from scratch. Silver lining: I'll go to zfs this time.

                      Still I'm hoping to avoid the downtime, to spare myself from the household complaints :)

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                        rcoleman-netgate Netgate Administrator @euri last edited by

                        @euri I would reinstall and go ZFS anyway.

                        As of this afternoon you can go from 2.6RELEASE to 23.01 directly. ( @Dobby_ )

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                          euri @rcoleman-netgate last edited by

                          @rcoleman-netgate thank you Ryan for the reply. Everything points to this direction, so I will end up reinstalling. I'll sort out a backup internet connection for the downtime period and then I will proceed.

                          Thank you also for the tip that there's an upgrade path now directly to 23.01 👍

                          FWIW, I fetched the keys from git, so the "Unable to check for updates" error is now gone.

                          Cheers!

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