ERP v16 Clarifications

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Hi
I had some questions regarding v16 of erpnext (for frappe cloud users)

  1. Do we have an ETA on release date, I see RC1 as the status, typically how many rc are followed by frappe?
  2. I am a frappe cloud user - v15 - my instance will get updated automatically whenever offical release is done? or I have to do it?
  3. Migration & Backward compatiblitiy - I have few server scripts, large no of client scripts and custom fields - they will be compatibile or will break is my worry.

Any help or clarifications on this would be great.
Regards

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  1. Currently the release is set for 12th January 2026
  2. You will have to do it manually
  3. To be 100% sure, you can always test on a replica site. If all goes well, you can migrate your production site
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1. ETA: The final stable release is now scheduled for January 12, 2026 (postponed from December 6 for stability). Beta has been available since November 15, 2025.

2. Frappe Cloud Auto-Update: Major version upgrades (v15 → v16) are not automatic. You’ll need to manually initiate the upgrade from Dashboard → Actions → Version Upgrade once v16 is available on your bench type. Frappe Cloud handles the technical migration, but you trigger it.

3. Backward Compatibility: Custom fields should mostly work. Server scripts and client scripts may need adjustments due to API/UI changes in v16. Strongly recommend testing on a staging site first before upgrading production. Take full backups before any upgrade.

Reference: Official v16 Release Announcement

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@mihir-kandoi @rishabgupta
Thanks for the clarity