Note: Using Magento Marketplace is the preferred option to install/upgrade the Omnivore Extension.
To use this method, you must have a Customer Account on Magento Marketplace.
Installation
Before starting installation it is recommended that you disable Compilation in the Magento Admin if it is enabled
- Download the latest version of Omnivore by logging into your Magento Marketplace Customer Account.
- Find the Omnivore extension in Magento Marketplace.
- Choose your Magento Store Version from the dropdown
Add the extension to your cart, then click on the cart icon and click Proceed to Checkout then Click ‘Download’
Note You will also be able to see the extension under ‘Purchase History’ in the Magento Marketplace ‘My Profile’ section.
- Save the file to your desktop (or somewhere you will remember)
- Log into Magento Connect Manager in your Magento website admin (System > Magento Connect > Magento Connect Manager).
- In the section ‘Direct package file upload’ click ‘Choose File' and then ‘Upload’
- You will then see the file uploaded under Manage Existing Extensions
Return to Magento Admin and you will be able to see Omnivore in the navigation
- Re-enable the Compilation only if it was enabled before updating the extension
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Omnivore extension. Now you need to set up Omnivore and choose a marketplace to sell on
Next step: Set Up Omnivore and a Marketplace of your choice
If you are having problems installing the Magento Extension, read this article for detailed trouble shooting tips and help
Upgrade
Before starting the upgrade it is recommended that you disable Compilation in the Magento Admin if it is enabled
- Download the latest version of Omnivore by logging into your Magento Marketplace Customer Account.
- Find the Omnivore extension in Magento Marketplace.
- Choose your Magento Store Version from the dropdown
- Add the extension to your cart, then click on the cart icon and click Proceed to Checkout then Click ‘Download’
Note You will also be able to see the extension under ‘Purchase History’ in the Magento Marketplace ‘My Profile’ section.
- Save the file to your desktop (or somewhere you will remember)
- Log into Magento Connect Manager in your Magento website admin (System > Magento Connect > Magento Connect Manager).
- In the section ‘Direct package file upload’ click ‘Choose File' and then ‘Upload’
After the upgrade is completed, refresh your browser (CTRL+ F5) and clear the Magento cache.
Re-enable the Compilation only if it was enabled before updating the extension
Congratulations, you have just updated the Omnivore extension on your Magento 1 website.