Cannot create or activate new child theme

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  • Avatar: Chie
    Chie
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    May 7, 2024 at 04:28

    I initially installed XStore and a child theme but had issues with it. I figure it was quicker to just re-do everything that keep trying to figure out what was wrong – so I deleted the site and started back up. However, when I tried to install a child theme I get the error: “Can not create or activate new child theme. Please contact our support.”

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    Avatar: Tony Rodriguez
    Tony Rodriguez
    Support staff
    May 7, 2024 at 05:48

    Hello, @Chie,

    Thank you so much for purchasing our theme and contacting our support center.

    Please try to install a new child theme on your site. The new child theme archive is attached in the private content area.

    We kindly recommend that you take a complete backup of your site before proceeding.

    We hope this helps. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

    Best regards,
    The 8Theme Team

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    Avatar: Chie
    Chie
    Participant
    May 7, 2024 at 13:15

    I installed it but the demo content wasn’t pulled in as well. I did a live preview and there was no demo content.

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    Avatar: Tony Rodriguez
    Tony Rodriguez
    Support staff
    May 7, 2024 at 13:19

    Hello, @Chie,

    Thank you for your response.

    1/ Check System Requirements:

    Ensure that your web hosting environment meets the minimum requirements for the XStore theme. Please set Php version 8.0 and the increase max execution time & max input vars minimum 3000 -Check the image for specific requirements here: https://imgur.com/Cyzquf8

    For this please contact your service provider and ask them to fix it.

    After that, Please clear your browser cache and check again.

    2/ If the issue persist, Please provide screenshot of the problem, let us know which demo you want to import on your site and we would appreciate it if you could create temporary wp-admin access and share the details via the private content area. This will allow us to review your settings and better understand the issue at hand and help you.

    We kindly recommend that you take a complete backup of your site before proceeding.

    Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Kind Regards,
    8theme team

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    Avatar: Chie
    Chie
    Participant
    May 7, 2024 at 13:45

    I am on PHP 8.0.30 and I’ve hit the min for max execution time too, says 120 and I am at 120 at least.

    Added login info in private content area.

    Even if I reinstall the file you sent, it does not trigger the demo content being pulled in. The child theme I was trying to put is on the first screenshot I shared – kids toys (https://xstore.8theme.com/elementor2/kids-toys)

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    Avatar: Tony Rodriguez
    Tony Rodriguez
    Support staff
    May 7, 2024 at 14:14

    Hello, @Chie,

    Thank you for providing the wp-admin login details.

    We are pleased to inform you that your issue has been successfully resolved. Our team has activated the child theme on your website and successfully imported the “Kid-Toys” demo.

    For your reference, we have uploaded screenshots to the private content area of your site. You are now able to edit the site according to your requirements.

    We hope this resolution meets your expectations. Should you have any further inquiries or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Best Regards,
    The 8Theme Team

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    Avatar: Andrew Mitchell
    Andrew Mitchell
    Support staff
    May 7, 2024 at 16:57

    Dear Chie,

    Choosing our theme reflects your commitment to quality, and for that, we’re genuinely grateful. As we constantly strive to elevate your experience, your feedback is an invaluable gift. Could you kindly take a moment to rate our product with 5 stars on ThemeForest?

    Click here to share your insights: https://themeforest.net/downloads

    Your support fuels our journey, and we appreciate it more than words can express.

    Best Regards,
    The 8Theme Team

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