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Updating the Theme

Keep your Label One theme up to date to get the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.

Before You Update​

Backup Your Current Theme​

  1. Go to Shopify admin → Online Store → Themes
  2. Find your current theme
  3. Click Actions → Duplicate
  4. This creates a backup you can restore if needed
Always Backup First

Never update your live theme without creating a backup first. If something goes wrong, you can quickly revert to the previous version.

How to Update​

  1. Go to Shopify admin → Online Store → Themes
  2. Scroll down to Theme library
  3. If an update is available, you'll see an "Update available" badge
  4. Click Actions → Update
  5. Review the update notes
  6. Click Update theme

Method 2: Manual Update​

  1. Download the latest version from your purchase source
  2. Go to Shopify admin → Online Store → Themes
  3. Click Add theme → Upload zip file
  4. Upload the new version
  5. Preview the new theme before publishing
  6. If everything looks good, click Publish
Customizations Preserved

Theme updates preserve your customizations made through the Shopify customizer. However, any custom code changes will need to be reapplied.

After Updating​

Test Your Store​

  1. Browse key pages: Home, collections, product pages, cart
  2. Test checkout flow: Add items to cart and proceed through checkout
  3. Check mobile view: Verify responsive design works correctly
  4. Review customizations: Ensure your custom settings are still applied
  5. Test integrations: Verify apps and third-party integrations still work

If Issues Occur​

If you encounter issues after updating:

  1. Clear browser cache and test again
  2. Check theme settings to ensure they're still configured correctly
  3. Review release notes for breaking changes
  4. Contact support if problems persist: [email protected]
  5. Revert to backup if necessary

Custom Code Considerations​

If you have custom code added to your theme:

Before Updating​

  1. Document all custom changes
  2. Save custom code snippets separately
  3. Screenshot theme settings for reference
  4. Note which files were modified

After Updating​

  1. Reapply custom code to the new theme version
  2. Test thoroughly after each code addition
  3. Check for conflicts with new theme features
  4. Update code if new theme structure requires changes
Custom Code Risk

Custom code modifications are not preserved during theme updates. Always document your changes and be prepared to reapply them after updating.

Update Frequency​

When to Update​

Update immediately for:

  • Security patches
  • Critical bug fixes
  • Major feature releases

Update during low-traffic periods for:

  • Minor improvements
  • New features that aren't critical
  • Performance optimizations

Schedule updates:

  • Check for updates monthly
  • Plan updates during off-peak hours
  • Avoid updating during major sales events
Update Strategy

Test theme updates on a duplicate/staging theme first. Once verified, schedule the update to your live theme during low-traffic hours (typically late at night or early morning).

Staying Informed​

Update Notifications​

  • Check the Shopify admin for update badges
  • Subscribe to Panther & Cub newsletter for update announcements
  • Follow release notes for detailed change information
  • Contact support for update assistance: [email protected]

Version Numbers​

Label One follows semantic versioning:

  • Major updates (2.0.0): Significant changes, may require setup adjustments
  • Minor updates (1.1.0): New features, backward compatible
  • Patch updates (1.0.1): Bug fixes and small improvements
Release Notes

Always read release notes before updating. They contain important information about new features, changes, and any actions you need to take.

Troubleshooting Updates​

Update button not appearing:

  • Refresh your Shopify admin
  • Check that you're on the latest Shopify version
  • Contact theme support if issue persists

Theme looks different after update:

  • Check that all theme settings are still configured
  • Review release notes for intentional changes
  • Clear browser cache and test again

Features not working:

  • Verify theme settings are enabled
  • Check for app conflicts
  • Test on different browsers
  • Contact support with specific details
Support Assistance

If you're unsure about updating or encounter issues, contact our support team. We can help guide you through the update process or troubleshoot any problems.

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