[dev] Enabling my sample theme app extension

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Topic summary

Issue: Enabling a sample Shopify theme app extension redirects to Shopify Partners settings with a message to refresh Shopify CLI to version 3.48.0+, despite the user running v3.68.

Context:

  • Building a Shopify app with a theme app extension following the official guide (linked).
  • Using the sample Shopify QR codes app.

Observed behavior:

  • The enable-extension URL from the terminal redirects to Partners settings.
  • Banner says: “Refresh the Shopify CLI tool to apply changes… Use version 3.48.0 or higher.”

Actions taken:

  • Followed the setup steps in the guide.
  • Verified CLI version (3.68).

Status: Unresolved; user requests help.

Key questions:

  • Why does Shopify flag the CLI as unsupported when it is v3.68?
  • What steps are needed to properly enable the theme app extension?

Notes: One link provided; no code or media central to understanding.

Summarized with AI on December 26. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hello everyone,

I am learning how to build a shopify app that comes with a them extension, and I am having issues with enabling the sample extension suggested by shopify here https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/online-store/theme-app-extensions/build.
-I am also using the sample shopify qrcodes app.

I did everything as mentioned, but when comes the moment to enable the extension, the url provided in my terminal redirects me to my app’s shopify partners settings. It always tells me :

“Refresh the Shopify CLI tool to apply changes to your extensions
You may be using an unsupported version of the Shopify CLI tool. Check that you are using version 3.48.0 or higher.”

I don’t get it, I use shopify 3.68

Could someone help me ? thank you

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