Updtate 2.2.3 to 2.4.1 git error

[papaeredi]

  Failed to execute git show-ref --head -d

  fatal: git show-ref: bad ref refs/remotes/origin/2.0.2? (000000000000000000
  0000000000000000000000)

[loyiya70590d43]

Looks like there might be an issue with a Git reference in the "refs/remotes/origin/2.0.2" branch. The error message suggests a problem with the reference hash.

Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Remote Repository: Ensure that the remote repository (origin) is accessible and contains the branch 2.0.2. You can do this by running:

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   git ls-remote origin

2. Fetch Updates: Fetch the latest updates from the remote repository to make sure your local repository is up to date:

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   git fetch origin

3. Clean and Reset: Try cleaning your local repository and resetting to the remote branch:

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   git clean -xdf git reset --hard origin/2.0.2

4. Check References: Inspect the references in your repository and see if there are any anomalies:

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   git show-ref

5. Manually Remove the Reference: If the issue persists, you can try manually removing the problematic reference and fetching again:

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   rm -f .git/refs/remotes/origin/2.0.2 git fetch origin

6. Clone Again: If all else fails, you might consider cloning the repository again to get a fresh copy.

Remember to backup any important changes before attempting more drastic actions. If the problem persists, you may need to consult with your team or the repository owner for assistance.

[johnwebdes40a5]

Hello @papaeredi 

The error message you're encountering—fatal: git show-ref: bad ref refs/remotes/origin/2.0.2—indicates that Git is having trouble with a reference to a remote branch or tag

Check the Remote Branches

git branch -r

Remove Invalid References

git remote prune origin

Fetch the Latest Updates from Remote

git fetch origin

Verify with a Clean Clone

git clone <repository_url> <new_directory>

Hope it helps ! 

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