Downloaded files always corrupted

Hi everyone,

since i update to J3.3.6/Flexicontent 2.2.0, all files downloaded are corrupted. I can download, but can't open files.

I have 4 type of files, everything is corrupted when downloaded (mp3, pdf, zip, dwg).

None of them can be read.
- I tried to delete them, then re-upload them, didn't work.
- I tried to download them via FTP -> files are OK
- I tried to upload them in media folder, then in secured folder, nothing worked
- I tried to change file access, nothing worked.
- I tried FlexiContent v2.2.1RC, didn't work
- I tried with file.php from github, didn't work[/list]

It is a big trouble, because the website is online, and i can't find a clue to find out where this problem come from.

Anyone else got the problem?
Any idea to solve this?

Hello

the reason for corrupt download files is (almost always) PHP notices/warning printed before HTTP header


there is a fix for 1-2 such cases already in FLEXIcontent v3 dev


you can make a patch to avoid the notice


just open the downloadable file in a TEXT editor

and view it at the very top
you should see a PHP notice / warning

copy it here

I downloaded a PDF, opened it in text editor, and here are the firsts line :

It seems to be a problem with set_time_limit()
When i look in joomla/php parameters, this function is disabled.

I changed the line 2240 of controller.php to add an "@".
It's not clean but as you said, files are OK now.
If there is a better fix, i'll take it

Thanks for your help and your great job.

Hello

yes that is the fix that we added in FLEXIcontent v3

we added check if set_time_limit is disabled