How to update from 6.0.1

I downloaded version 6.1.2 but when I try to install I get the rather confusing message "The pkg_visforms_subscription requires Visforms 6.1.2 or higher. The installed Visforms version is 6.0.1. Please update Visforms in order to be able to install the extension."  How to update?!

Hello Andrew,

Re: rather confusing message

The message you quoted describes the situation exactly, and I can only reiterate what was said.
The Visforms Subscription always requires the corresponding version of the free Visforms extension.

The behavior you described—along with its solution—is explained in the documentation.
Installation Instructions >> Visforms Subscription version too low:
docs.joomla-6.visforms.vi-solutions.de/e...tion-version-too-low

Re: How to update?

The installation and updating of the free base version of Visforms are described in detail in the documentation.
Installation Instructions:
docs.joomla-6.visforms.vi-solutions.de/e...erview-installation/

Note:

As with all installations and updates on Joomla, there are generally no separate, distinct procedures for "updates" versus "installations."
An installation implicitly becomes an update whenever it is not the *first* installation—that is, whenever the extension has already been installed previously.

Kind regards, Ingmar

Thanks for guidannce, I have to say this is the first time I have ever come across needing to install the free version over the paid version to then update the paid for version!

at least problem solved now, thanks!

Hello  Andrew,

I am also pleased that the issue with your installation has been resolved.
It is interesting to learn the reasons behind and the source of the confusion regarding the installation sequence.

We consider this to be valuable feedback, particularly for the Visforms documentation.
I have created an issue to address this by expanding the documentation:
Issue [VF-1717] Forum: Docu: Clarify product and installation dependencies between Visforms and Subscription

I have already updated the documentation to reflect your point and have published the changes online.
The relationship between Visforms and the Subscription, specifically regarding product dependencies and installation order, is now briefly summarized in three additional locations.

Subscription:
docs.joomla-6.visforms.vi-solutions.de/en/docs/subscription/
Manage Visforms Subscription >> Description:
docs.joomla-6.visforms.vi-solutions.de/e...product-description/
Manage Visforms Subscription >> Installation Instructions:
docs.joomla-6.visforms.vi-solutions.de/e...iption/installation/

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Ctrl + Shift + R.

Thanks for your contribution!

Kind regards, Ingmar