I didn’t get the update notice in WP admin either, says I am already updated.

I don’t think we should have to FTP the update, the purpose of the Theme Options is to just install the new update as is the case with other themes. Why would it be safer to FTP the theme, when FTP itself can be vulnerable.
I don’t think asking questions is being ” disrespectful” in any way.
Lets be realistic instead to improve the product.

I would appreciate the Change Log to see if there are any bugs in the new update, before I go to the trouble of FTP’ing the theme which could be futile in the end.
For instance, was the Layerslider plugin code updated also? Was the front page video fixed to actually work? Was the mobile menu fixed? I’ve been waiting for this for months.

Questions resolve problems.

Dear Rikard: I do not want to mess with code, I shouldn’t have to do that to fix the lack of an update for a plugin coded, in to the theme.
We’ve discussed this for a very long time now, over 6 months – this started in January or in 2016. I am going to look for another theme.
No response necessary.

I agree, Greg, I have the same Wordfence warnings on my site and this plugin Layerslider should be removed entirely from the theme code, for a true fix. It should be an option to the buyer, to install it or not. I am looking at another theme that has plugins as an “Option” which is not coded into the theme. It’s been over a month and a half for a fix for this.

Um. I updated to version 4.1.1 and expected the Layer Slider problem to be fixed.
Sadly, its not. I am still showing Layer Slider needs an update.
Current version with Enfold is 4.1.1 the latest version required is 6.5.5
Why, oh why isn’t this fixed.
Wordpress still shows a plugin needs an update.

June 12, 2017

Dear torndownunit:

I never stated Kreisi hasn’t addressed a security issue other than the Contact Form, but then again its only been 3 years using this theme and I don’t scour the forum for issues.

Your needs may be different than mine, so lets agree to disagree on child themes, not everyone
needs them.

The key is the solution to either remove or allow an option to use Layerslider. Many people don’t use it, don’t use Woo Commerce etc. Subjecting all users to the same LS issue is just not productive.

YOUR opinion of support is yours. End of discussion.

Freepixelweb: I am searching for other solutions elsewhere also. I’m outta here.

June 12, 2017
dear memsmaximus: I don’t wish to have to create a child theme, nor add any code to solve this problem. Its not up to customers to fix issues with 3rd party plugin updates.

Thank you torndownunit -you are right, security is a problem with a missing update of the plugin exposing enfold to that risk is not acceptable. If my security plugin indicates its needs an update-
then it needs an update. Waiting a month or more for an update is not acceptable.

The last time this happened, even the paid Layerslider customers on their forum were having issues with their own update. So the suggestion that we purchase Layerslider to receive their
updates, that’s not a solution either.

I see the solution as this:
1) Kriesi – when we download the theme make it optional to download the Layerslider plugin, don’t wire it into the theme code. Thanks for listening.

June 11th, 2017 There is another update for Layerslider again, the current version in Enfold is 6.4.0
The New Version from Layerslider is 6.5.0 and there is no way to update it. The theme developers must update the theme again. If possible, it would be nice to have an option for this plugin to remove it
completely or else we will go through this problem over and over again. Thanks.

It’s been about a month now, the first update by Enfold did not solve the problem with the Layerslider plugin and I am still getting warnings. Is there any news on when we can expect an update that either allows an option on Layerslider plugin (for those of us who don’t need it) and or an update that updates the plugin on an automatic basis that doesn’t cause breaking or disturbing the theme? Would appreciate a response from the developer.

April 6, 2017

Confirming that WordPress indicates there is a Plugin Update again.
It’s back. Hoping for a solution to this problem soon. Thanks.

March 29, 2017 Even after updating the Enfold Theme, this message still shows
an update is needed from Layerslider, same problem still exists

Wordpress 4.7.3
Enfold theme Version 4.0.4

Wordpress is still showing a red dot in admin that a plugin needs an update
Layerslider page shows an Update is still available at this time from 6.2.0 to 6.2.2. But its not accessible
to update. Still waiting for a fix on this.

Thank you Yigit – that is the most sensible answer I’ve received yet. There should be an “Options Button” on the demo content installs which could have avoided this problem, this is a suggestion. I am not a coder, so I don’t want to mess with php, (as probably 90% of Kriesi customers) so it would be better to offer it as an option, not a coded part of the theme. That is all I am saying.

As far as the alerts from Wordfence Security Plugin, I am glad they alert us to issues with Updates, its part of good security practices to Update WordPress, Plugins and Themes as soon as they are available.
Let’s hope the update comes soon.

There are many customers here that purchased the Enfold Theme, including me.
The WordFence security plugin is alerting us that the Code Canyon Layer Slider Plugin requires an update.
It is not up to the security plugin to fix this, they are alerting us that, there is a problem.

Since we purchased the Enfold Theme with the Code Canyon Layer Slider as part of the theme, it needs to be corrected by Kriesi and the developer of the Layer Slider and whatever arrangements he made with the Layer Slider developer for updates.
Right now, I cannot update it at all. That option is not available in the theme itself.

Now, since we have this Layer Slider as part of the theme, YOU (Kresi) should have given customers the option to remove it – if it is not necessary and if it is necessary.

If it is necessary, for the theme to function, there has to be an update for that slider for security purposes – and that comes from only you. (meaning if we remove the slider files, will that break the site, we don’t know).
Since you are selling a product with someone else’s product – your arrangements should be solid enough to include updates to every part of the theme you are selling.

If this is not the case, then you should instruct the customer up front on your sales page with ENVATO and tell people that.

Further, I don’t need it myself but I would like to know how and where the slider is so I can remove it myself.

This would be the best solution to this problem as it will only get worse as time goes on.
Right now, the slider needs an update and that is critical to the security of the theme and our websites.

I agree, the mobile page is not adjusting so it shows the text in a text block. I don’t know how to adjust it either.