This Zotero database requires Zotero 5.0.97-beta.1+586a6f1dd or later.

snoopyzhao · March 8, 2021

After try the beta version of Zotero, and then return to 5.0.96. It gives Error message:

This Zotero database requires Zotero 5.0.97-beta.1+586a6f1dd or later.

Current version: 5.0.96

Please upgrade to the latest version from zotero.org.

Is it possible to use the 5.0.96 to open my Zotero database.

dstillman · March 8, 2021

No. From the beta page:

note that beta versions occasionally update the database such that downgrading isn't possible without reverting to a backup copy of zotero.sqlite in the Zotero data directory or waiting for the next release version of Zotero

That's the case with this version.

Note that if you don't want to use the internal PDF reader or new note editor yet, you can just turn those features off from the General pane of the preferences.

Malia.Kader · May 20, 2021

I can't get the new version and Zotero is not updating it for me!

dstillman · May 20, 2021

@Malia.Kader: I'm not sure what you mean here. If you're experiencing a problem, please explain exactly what the problem is and what you've tried.

lionhunter · August 26, 2021

I have the same problem. Where can I exactly download "Zotero 5.0.97-beta.1+586a6f1dd or later"? I don't see the link.

dstillman · August 26, 2021

The beta page is linked above. (Note that you downloaded it previously if you're getting this message.)

dclunie · August 30, 2021

Where can one get a specific beta version, rather than the latest beta (all that seems to be available from the "beta page")?

I ask because the latest beta is broken, and I need an "older" beta (preferably the earliest that will support the database, i.e., 5.0.97-beta.1+586a6f1dd in this case).

warguelles · August 30, 2021

See the first Announcement, here in the Forums.

dclunie · August 31, 2021

Sorry, can't find the "first Announcement" - I only see "Recent Discussions" and no option to find "Announcements"

warguelles · August 31, 2021

https://forums.zotero.org/discussion/91449/add-ons-broken-in-the-latest-beta-version-bbt-zutilo-etc

dclunie · August 31, 2021

Oh, I see ... thanks ... that worked ...