Update old install
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I created a project a long time ago, close to version 1 of retropie, inside a NES and I love my theme and settings but wanted to update the retropie version. Is there a way to do that without impacting my theme, games, coverart, and splash screen?
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@demost we would be able to, at least, answer your question if you were able to provide useful info about your system. Just like the read-this-first post recommends.
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@meleu sorry the device is in my classroom and it's the weekend, I'll get the info when I'm back. Just wanted to know of this is something possible. What info is it you need?
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@meleu this was the guide I used, there is also a life hacker link but it seems the info on that site has been updated since 2013. http://jamesparsons.com/2013/11/raspberry-nes-project
I also used this video
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@demost RetroPie from v3.8 onwards (iirc) only works on Raspbian/Debian Jessie 8. You will most likely have Squeeze or Wheezy. I believe you can update but I am informed a fresh start is the recommended route to take.
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@demost You could of course back up all your personalised settings, theme, art, roms etc and transfer them across to a brand new image.
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@demost I would recommend the official documentation.
https://retropie.github.io/RetroPie-Docs/First-Installation/
from an image that old. just start fresh from scratch. it is much easier now than it used to be.
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@AlexMurphy thanks for the advice. How do I do a backup?
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@demost Please read through the documentation - eg https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Updating-RetroPie/#making-a-backup-option-1
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@BuZz thanks, I know how to make a back up image, I'm looking to do a fresh install now because my version of retropie doesn't have an update option. But I want to back up my configuration, spashsceen, Roms, cover art, and theme. Is the folder tree the same on the new versions? Could I just copy and paste those folders?
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@demost A lot of stuff has changed - you will need to study new configs vs old etc.
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