Updating the Theme

Keeping your theme up to date ensures access to the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes. Below is a safe process for updating the Elemento Shopify theme.

Before You Update

Shopify does not automatically transfer custom code changes (Liquid, CSS, JavaScript) or custom settings between theme versions. Before updating:

  • Back up your current theme by duplicating it.

  • Document any custom code or use a version control system (e.g., Git).

  • Test the new version before publishing it live.

Step 1: Duplicate Your Current Theme

To create a backup:

  1. In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Themes.

  2. Locate your current Elemento theme.

  3. Click Actions → Duplicate.

  4. This will create a copy in your Theme Library.

Step 2: Install the New Theme Version

Option A: From Shopify Theme Store

  1. Go to the Shopify Theme Store.

  2. Search for Elemento.

  3. Click Add latest version.

  4. The updated version will be added to your Theme Library.

Option B: Upload a ZIP File

  1. In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store → Themes.

  2. Click Add theme → Upload zip file.

  3. Select the .zip file of the new Elemento version and upload it.

Step 3: Reapply Customizations (If Applicable)

If you have made code customizations:

  • Open both your old and new themes in the code editor.

  • Manually migrate changes or use a theme diff tool to compare files.

  • Pay attention to changes in theme.liquid, custom sections, or snippets.

If your changes were only made via the Theme Editor (Customizer), your settings will not automatically transfer. You can:

  • Manually replicate the settings in the new version.

  • Use third-party tools like the “Theme Settings Transfer” app (optional, not officially supported by Shopify).

Step 4: Preview and Publish the New Version

  1. In Theme Library, click Preview next to the updated version to check it on your storefront.

  2. If everything looks correct, click Actions → Publish to make the new version live.

Best Practice: Version Labeling

To stay organized, rename your duplicated and edited themes using version labels like:

  • Elemento v1.1.0 – Live

  • Elemento v1.0.2 – Backup

  • Elemento v1.2.0 – Customizing

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