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+author: SchrodingersGat
+title: 0.16.8 Release
+---
+
+### 0.16.8 Release
+
+We have just released version 0.16.8 which includes a patch for a critical bug in the InvenTree package installer. We recommend that users upgrade to this version as soon as possible.
+
+- View the [release notes](https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/releases/tag/0.16.8)
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+author: SchrodingersGat
+title: 0.16.8 Release
+---
+
+## 0.16.8 Release
+
+We have just released version 0.16.8 which includes a patch for a critical bug in the InvenTree package installer. We recommend that users upgrade to this version as soon as possible.
+
+### Missing Translation Files
+
+Some users were experiencing reports of missing translation files when installing InvenTree using the package installer. The issue was identified and resolved in this release. Refer to the release notes (linked below) for more information.
+
+### Release Notes
+
+View the [release notes](https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/releases/tag/0.16.8)