File Checksum Failed

webcentric

Greetings, I am currently rolling through and updating my Joomla! websites to 5.25 from 5.23. All was going well until I came across a site that gave me a File Checksum Failed I have not seen this before. I tried to load up the new package vs just using the updater in Joomla! I have updated other Curb Appeal templates without issue. Please suggest fix?

saguaros

webcentric Hello

Could you clarify the steps you proceeded so I can replicate the same?

webcentric

saguaros

Currently the site is at Joomla5.2.3 when I use the Joomla updater I check the box that states I'm aware that a backup before any update is highly recommended. I click start update, then I get a redish pink box that says File Checksum Failed. I also tried to download the latest file and received the same message.

I have updated many other sites to Joomla 5 up to Joomla 5.25. But I have never had this error.

saguaros

webcentric I can't replicate the same issue at my end. Could you take a backup of your site and use the Joomla Upgrade Package?

webcentric

I have already tried that several times. I have tried to down load the latest update and use the J downloader, both present the same issue. I have updated other sites with the same template as well with no problems. My understanding is that it has something to do with an incorrect path folder. I can't really find the exact fix anywhere on line.

If you want access to test it out, I'll give it to you.

phill104

webcentric

In most cases this is a server related issue. Incorrect temp path, PHP settings, lack of disk space etc. it is more of a Joomla issue than one with a JA product.

Have you tried downloading the update package and using that to update rather than using the live online tool? Have you checked the path is correct in configuration.php?

webcentric

Yes, I have tried to use the Joomla updater to to advance the latest Joomla update as well as downloading the actual latest Joomla update file directly. I stated that in my opening message. I updated this site to J5.23 with no issue and multiple other sites up to J5.25 without issue. There is more than enough disc space.

How do I check for the correct path in the config.php file?

webcentric

This is from Joomla.org forum.

webcentric

Re: Could not open update site #79 "", URL: http://update.joomlart.com/service/tracking/j31/mod_s5_masonry.xml

Post by ceford » Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:19 pm
This is nothing to do with http/https. Cloudflare is blocking access to update.joomlart.com so it has to be a Joomlart problem. You can type in the xml file URL with either http or https and see for yourself.

webcentric

seems to b happening in J4.4 now as well.

saguaros

It's not possible to update our products via Joomla updater, you can use JA Extension manager component to update or simply download + install the latest version directly into your site (remember to backup your site first before updating)

webcentric

I understand. I am simply letting you know that this exists. I have attached another screen shot as this appears to be popping up now whether its J4 version or J5 version. I have tried updating the latest updates manually and it doesn't matter, these notifications are still showing up.

Have you looked in to why this happening?

webcentric

Cloudflare is blocking access to update.joomlart.com so it seems to be a Joomlart problem.

jimbondox

I went through this awhile back. I manually downloaded the extension masonry and installed it and it corrected the issue. the problem is the link to update points to nothing. I think I did a topic on it also, maybe search under my username.

jimbondox

https://www.joomlart.com/forums/d/48701-s5-masonry-module-update

saguaros

Hi Jim,

You can submit a new topic and share the URL of your site and the Super Admin credentials so I can check directly for you.

jimbondox

saguaros Thank you, I am past that, its no big deal - I just manually added.

As always, thank you.

Jim

saguaros

It's my pleasure 😉