Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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I updated today to Transmission 2.95-200810 together with TOS 4.2.12.

Everything went great except that now all my torrents 100+ are gone together with all my settings.

I noticed in the release page: Fixed: Seed file storage directory is changed.
If someone has already noticed this and already know the old/new settings directory and a safe way to move settings I would be gratefull.

My guess all that is needed is to move the old files in the right settings dir.

I will investigate this when I get home later, and if I find a solution will post it anyways.

The Location of Transmission's configuration directory is stated as:
/usr/local/transmission/
Can someone check before updating?
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Re: Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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We have found the problem, we will modify it immediately, and a new version will be released later. If needed, we can assist remotely.
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Re: Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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Hi, no need, I managed to fix it myself by issuing the following command while being logged as Admin (root) through SSH:

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cp -a /etc/transmission/. /usr/local/transmission/
Transmission needs to be stopped.

cp syntax is:

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cp -a /source/. /dest/
The -a option is an improved recursive option, that preserve all file attributes, and also preserve symlinks.

The . at end of the source path is a specific cp syntax that allow to copy all files and folders, included hidden ones.

Should I delete /etc/transmission/ folder, the new folder will be the default one?
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Re: Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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No, we will move /etc/transmission/ to the application directory.
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Re: Transmission 2.95-200810 Update - lost all torrents

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I upgraded to the new version, everything still works, please keep in mind I made the aforementioned operations.
Now the release notes properly state:
- Fixed, The seed file is moved to the /usr/local directory
Thank you!
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