Update the theme

This guide explains how to safely update the Omniverse WordPress theme to the latest version while preserving your customizations and avoiding common update issues.

Keeping your theme updated ensures:

• Better performance and security
• Access to new features and improvements
• Compatibility with the latest WordPress and plugins

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Automatic Updates Using Purchase Code #

Automatic updates are the easiest and safest way to update the Omniverse theme. Once your license is activated, WordPress will notify you whenever a new update is available.

Activate Your Theme License #

To enable automatic updates:

1. Go to Dashboard → Omniverse → Theme License
2. Enter your purchase code
3. Accept the license agreement
4. Activate the theme

Once activated, update notifications will appear in:

Appearance → Themes

Simply click Update Now to update the theme.

All theme settings, configurations, and custom CSS remain safe during updates.

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Finding Your Purchase Code #

To locate your purchase code:

1. Log in to your Envato Market account
2. Hover over your username
3. Click Downloads
4. Find the Omniverse theme
5. Click Download → License Certificate & Purchase Code

This file contains your purchase code.

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Important Recommendation #

If you directly modify parent theme files, those changes may be lost during updates.

To avoid this:

• Always use a child theme for customization
• Avoid editing core theme files

This ensures smooth future updates.

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Updating Required Plugins #

After updating the Omniverse theme, make sure all required plugins are also updated.

The most important plugin is:

• Omniverse Core Plugin

To update plugins:

1. Go to Dashboard → Omniverse → Plugins
2. Update all required plugins

Keeping plugins updated ensures proper functionality and compatibility.

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Manual Theme Update Method #

If automatic updates are unavailable, you can update manually.

Steps: #

1. Download the latest Omniverse theme version from your theme marketplace account.
2. Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme
3. Upload the updated omniverse.zip file.
4. Click Install Now.
5. When prompted, click Replace Current with Uploaded.
6. After updating the theme, update the Omniverse Core plugin from the Plugins section.

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BAD_FORMAT Error During Update #

Sometimes you may encounter a BAD_FORMAT error during theme updates.

Common Cause #

This usually happens when:

• You transfer your website to a new domain
• The theme license remains active on the old domain

Solution #

Follow these steps:

1. Go to Dashboard → Omniverse → Theme License
2. Deactivate the license
3. Navigate to Dashboard → Updates
4. Click Check Again
5. Reactivate the theme using your purchase code
6. Try updating again via:
   • Appearance → Themes, or
   • Dashboard → Updates

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Theme Update Video Tutorial #

Watch our video tutorial for a step-by-step demonstration of updating the Omniverse theme safely.

This tutorial shows:

• License activation
• Automatic updates
• Manual update process
• Plugin updates

Following the video ensures your website stays updated with the latest features and improvements.