🔄 Update Guide

Keeping your POS system up to date ensures better performance, new features, and improved security. Updating Advance Point of Sale – Next POS is safe and simple — just follow the steps below.

⚠️ If you’re using a customized version, please read the warning at the bottom before proceeding.

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📥 Step 1: Download the Latest Version

• Go to your CodeCanyon Downloads section.

• Download the latest release ZIP of Advance POS.

• Extract the contents to your local machine.

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📂 Step 2: Upload Files to Server

• Use FTP or cPanel File Manager to upload the new files to your existing installation folder.

• When prompted, overwrite/replace existing files.

❗ Do not delete or overwrite the following:

• .env file – contains your app configuration

• /storage or /uploads folders – stores user-generated content like receipts, labels, backups, etc.

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🛠 Step 3: Run the Updater

In your browser, visit:

https://yourdomain.com/install.php

• The system will automatically detect your existing setup.

• It will skip the fresh install and only apply necessary updates.

• Once complete, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.

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🧹 Step 4: Clear Browser Cache

After updating:

• Clear your browser cache, cookies, and local storage.

• Do a hard refresh.

  Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows)

  Cmd + Shift + R (Mac)

This ensures that your updated UI loads correctly.

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⚠️ Customization Warning

🚫 Running a customized version?

Updating will replace all core files, and your custom features will likely be lost.

If you’ve added:

• Custom modules

• Edited blade views

• Tweaked core logic

…then you should not update automatically.

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✅ After the Update

Once you’re back in the dashboard:

• Go to Settings → App Configs and verify your configurations.

• Test the following areas:

  • POS operations

  • Sale/return flows

  • Barcode scanning

  • Printer and receipt output

  • Notifications (email, SMS, WhatsApp)

  • Cash register handling

Apply UI or branding customizations again if any were overwritten.

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💬 Need Support?

If you’re on the default version and face any issues:

📧 Email: [e-mail]

Please include:

• ✅ Your purchase code

• 🌐 Your domain URL

• 📝 A brief description of the issue

We’ll get back to you within 2 business days.

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