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

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 Zotero Team
    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.
  • I can't get the new version and Zotero is not updating it for me!
  • dstillman Zotero Team
    @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.
  • 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.
  • The beta page is linked above. (Note that you downloaded it previously if you're getting this message.)
  • 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).
  • See the first Announcement, here in the Forums.
  • Sorry, can't find the "first Announcement" - I only see "Recent Discussions" and no option to find "Announcements"
  • Oh, I see ... thanks ... that worked ...
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