Does this template not support PHP 8?

Chi-K

Does this template not support PHP 8? When i upgrade i get all kinds of errors, like

if I go to system information i get
htmlspecialchars(): Argument #1 ($string) must be of type string, array given

If i go to /shop i get
implode(): Argument #2 ($array) must be of type ?array, string given

But if i do not upgrade I get this warning instead
We have detected that your server is using PHP 7.4.33 which is obsolete and no longer receives official security updates by its developers. The Joomla! Project recommends upgrading your site to PHP 8.0 or later which will receive security updates at least until 2023-11-26. Please ask your host to make PHP 8.0 or a later version the default version for your site. If your host is already PHP 8.0 ready please enable PHP 8.0 on your site's root and 'administrator' directories – typically you can do this yourself through a tool in your hosting control panel, but it's best to ask your host if you are unsure.

Chi-K

This is my PHP version

PHP 8.1.14 (cli) (built: Jan 17 2023 16:55:32) (NTS)
Copyright (c) The PHP Group
Zend Engine v4.1.14, Copyright (c) Zend Technologies
with Zend OPcache v8.1.14, Copyright (c), by Zend Technologies

Chi-K

For ref:

https://github.com/ThingEngineer/PHP-MySQLi-Database-Class/issues/960

Chi-K

Seems related to T3

saguaros

Could you backup your site and install latest version of T3 framework first?

Chi-K

Hi its a test site. You may do anything you wish. But strangely I checked the latest version and its seems lower than the version installed in the site.

saguaros

Chi-K I can't install the latest version of T3 plugin version: 3.1.2 due to the permissions.

Could you try? https://www.joomlart.com/member/downloads/joomlart/t3-framework/t3-blank

Chi-K

I have fixed the permission and uploaded and updated to latest T3. still error persist

Chi-K

Side note i cant update megafilter either. some extraction error. thanks.

saguaros

With PHP 8.1, Joomla 3.x on is not ready for it so it will throw deprecated /warnings messages for core files of Joomla too.

Regarding to template, I fixed these messages for your site:

	Deprecated: preg_match(): Passing null to parameter #2 ($subject) of type string is deprecated in /bitnami/joomla/templates/ja_mixstore/html/modules.php on line 35

	Deprecated: htmlspecialchars(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /bitnami/joomla/templates/ja_mixstore/html/modules.php on line 41

I updated the same file:

//$badge          = preg_match ('/badge/', $params->get('moduleclass_sfx'))? '<span class="badge">&nbsp;</span>' : '';
	$moduleclass_sfx = $params->get('moduleclass_sfx');
	$badge = '';
	if ($moduleclass_sfx !== null) {
	    $badge = preg_match ('/badge/', $moduleclass_sfx) ? '<span class="badge">&nbsp;</span>' : '';
	}

//$moduleClassSfx = htmlspecialchars($params->get('moduleclass_sfx'));
	$moduleClassSfx = '';
	if ($moduleclass_sfx !== null) {
	    $moduleClassSfx = htmlspecialchars($moduleclass_sfx);
	}

I also see the error from 3rd party extension on your site called: Shortcode Ultimate plugins:

JROOT/plugins/system/bdthemes_shortcodes/config/inc/tools.php:294

I temporarily disabled these plugins so your site can work, you should contact the provider of this extension to get update for PHP 8.1

and J2Store as well:

Deprecated: strlen(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /bitnami/joomla/administrator/components/com_j2store/models/cartitems.php on line 38

Chi-K

Thanks so much..... its very sad shortcode ultimate doesnt work as so much of my site is built on it 🙁 I guess i have to hold off the upgrade then.

saguaros

Chi-K Let me know if you need other helps then 😉