How to change IMEI on Gigabyte PDA ? - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

how can i change IMEI in Gigabyte G-smart i ?
does unlocking mean changing IMEI ?
however i need changing IMEI of the pda !
the phone OS is "Microsoft Window Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition(AKU2)"
and complete description is here :
http://www.gsmarena.com/gigabyte_g_smart_i-1759.php
and one question more : is changing IMEI depended on the brand of the pda or it is depended on OS version for PDAs or ... ?
Thanks all for helps ...

it is dependent on the phone the model and the way of storing the IMEI, I dont think there is much info on IMEI changing on this site (and indeed the entire internet) because of the legality of it.
IMEI "repair" is a better way to put it... but its still probably illegal in your country. Use the search function on this site to see the methods used on HTC PDA's and also look around the net for something specific to your PDA. Chances are no other tools for other pda's will work.
Cheers.
Buncey.

Unlocking means that your phone can use any sim card from any gsm company.
It hasn't nothing to do with imei.

hm_fa_da said:
how can i change IMEI in Gigabyte G-smart i ?
does unlocking mean changing IMEI ?
however i need changing IMEI of the pda !
the phone OS is "Microsoft Window Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition(AKU2)"
and complete description is here :
http://www.gsmarena.com/gigabyte_g_smart_i-1759.php
and one question more : is changing IMEI depended on the brand of the pda or it is depended on OS version for PDAs or ... ?
Thanks all for helps ...
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u can unlock the device so you can use any other network simcard in your device, however, it is very illegal to change any IMEI of a handset . the only reason really that anyone would want to do this is if a handsert is stolen and someone tries to change the imei before the block signal is sent to that device.

joey jojo ,
It's not only the reason !!!
There are many people having problems with registering their IMEI in Service provider maybe for sudden draft law, so they can't use their device in network if they buy it from another country !

in which case the draft laws mean that it's ilegal
:S

I have not asked if it is illegal or legal , i just wanted to know if it is possible or no , so you can answer to the first question if you know , otherwise please ....

hm_fa_da said:
I have not asked if it is illegal or legal , i just wanted to know if it is possible or no , so you can answer to the first question if you know , otherwise please ....
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Whatever the legality (and it's not legal), you will not find the information here so please stop asking

Doesn't this forum have Moderators ? so if my thread is illegal , they can delete it and ... , otherwise why you are wasting time and forum bandwidth with not related answers to the question ?
i think it's better to stop it here !

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sx56 unlock with serial cable (manipulator unlock software )

i unlocked sx56 with serial cable and xda manipulator software 8 month before
i need to unlock one mobile more but
now i have serial cable but i lose the software
i need xda manipulator software to unlock my mobile
here is the picture of xda manipulator software
( www.xda-developers.com/manipulator )
i need this software if any buddy have it please upload
i will be very thanks full
with best regards
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAmanipulator
search and thou shall find
unlocking sx56??
how can u unlock the sx56. I know you have to use the serial cable and the xda manipulator software however i only have the cradle which connects through a usb connection to the computer.......
thanks in advance
xdamanipulator should have been removed, because it can change IMEI numbers, which is illegal.
Personally I have my stolen XDA back because the thiefs didn't know how to change IMEI numbers so I really feel strongly about this.
I read posts about the xda special edition rom v1.2 . I was wondering where i can download a premade special edition rom as in the forums it says that i have to make it myself and how would i instll this rom on to the sx56 using the cradale.
thanks once again
there is a link to in on the frontpage of this site
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/SpecialEditionROM
but it's an pretty old rom it's 2002 not 2003 and it's not even the newest 2002 thats why people recommend that you cook your own rom
if i wanted to just unlock the sx56 how can i do it with the XDAunlock tool.....this tool will unlock both the SIM lock and the SID lock???? whats a sid lock????
also where can i cook my own rom???
where you cook roms
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
about unlock then you can read about it here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAunlock
if it always work i dont know my xda were never locked
and not sure what sid lock is
thank you very much for the links rudegar!!!!!
thank you very much for the links rudegar!!!!!
M4io said:
xdamanipulator should have been removed, because it can change IMEI numbers, which is illegal.
Personally I have my stolen XDA back because the thiefs didn't know how to change IMEI numbers so I really feel strongly about this.
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You will find there are other reasons for wanting to change imei besides disguising a stolen/lost phone.
Rudegar said:
where you cook roms
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
about unlock then you can read about it here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/XDAunlock
if it always work i dont know my xda were never locked
and not sure what sid lock is
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I follwed the directions on this website on how to use xda unlock however when i run it on my pda it says "error getting unlock code"
???PLEASE HELP???!!!
unlocking sx56??
How can i unlock my SX56??? i have tried the XDAunlock however it gives an error which says "error getting unlock code" ...what does that mean?
I also read about installing a new rom...however i dont want any extra programs or software...i just want to unlock the pda phone.
ROM Version: A.20.17
Radio Version: A.20.10
Can someone please help me ive been reading all the forums and posts.........but no luck yet...
hope my sx56 will be unlocked after reading some infos here...i'll post result after i'll test the softwares.
just create an exe rom from lumpistefans website and put your sx56 on the cradle and establish a connection with you activesync then run the exe on your computer...
xdamanipulator should have been removed, because it can change IMEI numbers, which is illegal.
Personally I have my stolen XDA back because the thiefs didn't know how to change IMEI numbers so I really feel strongly about this.
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i agreeeee....... !!
but anyways......would stilll like to know whether its compatible with XDAII ??
Thanks
jeetz
Manipulator is NOT compatable with xda 2.

Audiovox XV 6600, model PH20A2 CDMA from Verizon

Anyone please help me to unlock this model. I have bought for sometime but could not use it. The details ;
ROM Version 1.35.00 WWE
ROM Date 12/10/04
Radio Version HA01_140
Protocol Version A43.3.301
PRL Version N/A
Ext ROM Version 1.35.113-WWE
Platform PPC
Thank you
Anton
asugiono said:
Anyone please help me to unlock this model. I have bought for sometime but could not use it. The details ;
ROM Version 1.35.00 WWE
ROM Date 12/10/04
Radio Version HA01_140
Protocol Version A43.3.301
PRL Version N/A
Ext ROM Version 1.35.113-WWE
Platform PPC
Thank you
Anton
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did you try this tools ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=24779
Dude, WTF are you talking about, lol!
It's a CDMA phone, it's not locked. No CDMA phones are. If you are talking about the "unlock code" to access the programming menu to enter the IMEI it's based off the ESN so you have to call the carrier to get it. It also come times depends how many times the phone has been programmed but not on this phone.
It's a Verizon phone, what carrier are you trying to activate it under? You are going to have to contact your carrier and see if you can get a tech to add it's ESN to their system and then have a tech install that carriers PRL file.
Hi, thanks for the tips.
So, what I have to do is bring the phone to the new carrier and ask them to add the ESN? Do they will need any unlocking code from Verizon? Please hep me to explain to them. Thank alot for your help
You can't just walk into a store or call their customer support. Hopefully you already have service and just need to do an ESN change. Also I presume the carrier you want is also CDMA correct?
You are going to cautiously ask a tech in a store if they know someone at corporate who can add an ESN to their system and you may have to make it worth his while. Then he is going to have to download that carriers PRL for you. Then he himself can do the ESN change and programming. Based on the ESN he should be able to figure the unlock code for the programming menu or he may have to do it over the air.
Lastly and very important, you are going to have to hard reset and install the ExtROM for your carriers version of that phone. If it's Telus or Sprint we can help you with that.
asugiono said:
Anyone please help me to unlock this model. I have bought for sometime but could not use it. The details ;
ROM Version 1.35.00 WWE
ROM Date 12/10/04
Radio Version HA01_140
Protocol Version A43.3.301
PRL Version N/A
Ext ROM Version 1.35.113-WWE
Platform PPC
Thank you
Anton
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Hello.
Did you unlock your phone?. How did you do it?. I have an Audiovox XV6600WOC (PH20A2 CDMA).I need to quit from Verizon because I am in anoher country and I would like to put new cell line.
Thanks in advance, Rol&
Dude, you have to do what I posted. Did you even read this thread? lol...
WHAT IS PRL?
92GTA said:
Dude, you have to do what I posted. Did you even read this thread? lol...
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Thanks 92GTA.
I went to my new carrier Telefonica del Peru:
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Priority 2
32385 [D] RM ?? (Peru)
32509 [D] RM ?? (Peru)
32511 [D] RM Telefonica Del Peru - Lima (Peru)
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But they couldn't give me a PRL.
WHAT IS PRL?
Is it a complex file?
Is it just a secuence of numbers?
Is it a special program *.prl?
Where can I find the infamous PRL to transer into the phone an update the old?. Currently appears PRL version 50224.
An the *.prl file appears in blank.
Thanks in advance.
Rol&
asugiono said:
Anyone please help me to unlock this model. I have bought for sometime but could not use it. The details ;
ROM Version 1.35.00 WWE
ROM Date 12/10/04
Radio Version HA01_140
Protocol Version A43.3.301
PRL Version N/A
Ext ROM Version 1.35.113-WWE
Platform PPC
Thank you
Anton
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is it possible to upgrade to wm5 / wm6 ?? i have the same spec..., with wm2003 se ROM : 1.36.00 wwe
many thanks
variabel_xxx said:
is it possible to upgrade to wm5 / wm6 ?? i have the same spec..., with wm2003 se ROM : 1.36.00 wwe
many thanks
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if its a harrier theres no wm5,wm6,wm6.1 nor wm6.5 for these phones sorry, but in the other hand if its a HCT blue angel the gsm variant then yes.
Not using Radio
I have an old Sprint PPC 6600 (PH20A2). It is not activated for service on Sprint. Since I am not using the Radio, will a Blue Angel ROM work for me to give me WM 5 or higher. I'd like to have this device run WM 5 or higher so I can test and use other WM programs before I use them on my Touch Pro.
Verizon XV6600 To MetroPCS ESN issue
I have everything working correctly, simply by loading the PRL and changing some options in the service menu (dialed ##778<talk> code:000000) I can contact MetroPCS, recieve notification of voicemail but I cannot make calls or receive them because the ESN is not is not registered with their company. I contacted them over the phone and spoke with them personally at a local store but they said they couldnt do it for this particular phone. So is there a way to change my ESN or clone the ESN of the phone I currently own and have service for?
FYI:MetroPCS flashes the rom and then clones the ESN numbers, so its perfectly legal in Florida.
sumokid said:
I have everything working correctly, simply by loading the PRL and changing some options in the service menu (dialed ##778<talk> code:000000) I can contact MetroPCS, recieve notification of voicemail but I cannot make calls or receive them because the ESN is not is not registered with their company. I contacted them over the phone and spoke with them personally at a local store but they said they couldnt do it for this particular phone. So is there a way to change my ESN or clone the ESN of the phone I currently own and have service for?
FYI:MetroPCS flashes the rom and then clones the ESN numbers, so its perfectly legal in Florida.
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+1.
This forum has been vital in helping my in every aspect in getting my 6600 from VZW to Sprint. Now I just need to change the ESN number over to a sprint one so I can use the phone.
Any thoughts? Its just something to use in the interim until a more permanent solution arises.
Help?
i don't really know about the harrier and also i don't really have a clue about cdma networks, we don't have stuff like that in europe, but anyways, i was curious and googled "ESN number" and guess what popped up 3rd in search, a way to change it. at least for normal phones, anyways, here's the link, maybe it can help you:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2051233_change-esn-number.html
and by just looking at the screenshots, it actually might work, since all that is just dependable of a virtual com port, assigned to usb and seems independant from the phone's os, just need the modem drivers.
and maybe this might help you too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=846264&postcount=6
i really don't know whether any of that was helpful, but since i am already here and there are hardly any harrier users around, might anyone want to explain to me, why there even is such a problem? maybe i could help and search things more effectively then, basicly i just know about gsm, and my phone works with any card, and my card works with any phone, my carrier does not know about my imei, my brand, my phone model or my position. they just know my name, birthday and address, they don't even have my bank information or anything.
that is why i don't get all the lockings and restrictions and probably am a poor help right now.
greetz and best luck
Chef_Tony
Chef_Tony said:
i don't really know about the harrier and also i don't really have a clue about cdma networks, we don't have stuff like that in europe, but anyways, i was curious and googled "ESN number" and guess what popped up 3rd in search, a way to change it. at least for normal phones, anyways, here's the link, maybe it can help you:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2051233_change-esn-number.html
and by just looking at the screenshots, it actually might work, since all that is just dependable of a virtual com port, assigned to usb and seems independant from the phone's os, just need the modem drivers.
and maybe this might help you too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=846264&postcount=6
i really don't know whether any of that was helpful, but since i am already here and there are hardly any harrier users around, might anyone want to explain to me, why there even is such a problem? maybe i could help and search things more effectively then, basicly i just know about gsm, and my phone works with any card, and my card works with any phone, my carrier does not know about my imei, my brand, my phone model or my position. they just know my name, birthday and address, they don't even have my bank information or anything.
that is why i don't get all the lockings and restrictions and probably am a poor help right now.
greetz and best luck
Chef_Tony
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Yes, I've tried that several times before, but the phone never uses a specific port when connecting via USB or blue tooth. It never shows up/is recognized on QPST even when connected to the cradle, and or in Bootloader mode. It seems that, unfortunately, in order for QPST to connect to the phone, the phone needs to be in DM (daig mode) which doesnt seem to exist because the code ##diag+talk or ##diag# nor any supplied before manages to set the phone in said mode. I've spent countless hours searching the net looking for an answer and so far nothing has come up. Which is why I decided to post here. My last and most recent discovery has been dmrouter.exe but so far I havent been able to try it. If it works I'll post it as a solution here. If it does not then I think I'm going to sell my phone and buy a blackberry...
Sorry guys, but no luck. The most i managed to do was dump the ROM to the SD card and play with the data. I'll have to look deeper into it to determine how to change the ESN since its quite a bit of data.
here is a link to the instructions if you're interested in giving it a try yourselves:
http://www.myehud.com/ppc6600/upgrade/204instructions_3.txt
have fun and good luck.

Imei change ?

is there a solution to this yet I have been doing motos for a few years noiw and recently moved up to pda smartphones anyway I am in dier need of a imei change solution for the dash/s620/excalibur even if it is a pay service please provide me with a link i have been searching up and down
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851
i read that already actually i also saw the htc imei changer which does not work for the excalibur and i am well aare of the reprocussion (pardon my spelling) for changing an esn does anybody know where the imei is stored on these phones maybe in the registry any help for this issue as i said i am new to this whole pda phone thing and i am very adaptable thnks for your help
Based on my previous reading this would not be the case but, if IMEI's were the unique part in unlock Dash's this could provide a way to unlock them for free (with one known code).
did the imei check unlock already my phone is cid unlocked software unlocked and reflashed wih htc excalibur stable rom iwizard will not work with excalibur and yet there seems to not yet be a imei changer soluion for this phone there is someone however that knows the tasks that iwizard runs is this not somehow able to be ported to the excalibur i have found a pay service that supports g4 chips but excalibur is not listed so i dont not want to try it also still searching for the location of the imei and a way to access that location

How to modify the IMEI numbers ?

Who can tell me how to modify the IMEI numbers?
I want to modify it, I have used the Wizard IMEI number tools and Prophet IMEI number tools, but they are all no useful to help me.
Please help me to modify IMEI numbers!
wangrunfei said:
Who can tell me how to modify the IMEI numbers?
I want to modify it, I have used the Wizard IMEI number tools and Prophet IMEI number tools, but they are all no useful to help me.
Please help me to modify IMEI numbers!
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forgive me if im wrong but i dont believe this can be done for the hermes... well at least i havent read about it...
wangrunfei said:
Who can tell me how to modify the IMEI numbers?
I want to modify it, I have used the Wizard IMEI number tools and Prophet IMEI number tools, but they are all no useful to help me.
Please help me to modify IMEI numbers!
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See this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851
Probably no one will tell you here because, as I understand it, changing the IMEI is illegal.
If the phone works, why change it. If the IMEI is blocked then the phone is probably stolen... Just return it and buy your own.
wangrunfei said:
Who can tell me how to modify the IMEI numbers?
I want to modify it, I have used the Wizard IMEI number tools and Prophet IMEI number tools, but they are all no useful to help me.
Please help me to modify IMEI numbers!
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ach2 said:
Probably no one will tell you here because, as I understand it, changing the IMEI is illegal.
If the phone works, why change it. If the IMEI is blocked then the phone is probably stolen... Just return it and buy your own.
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I known it's illegal, but I find out when I update my radio to 1.41.00.10 from 1.27, my IMEI number have be modified, I don't known why, so, I will modify the numbers to old numbers, because I have a lot of software are registered by old IMEI number.
stewcp said:
See this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851
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I go and download the XDA manipulator, but, I haven't the serial cable, I have USB cable, this software cannot be used.
wangrunfei said:
I known it's illegal, but I find out when I update my radio to 1.41.00.10 from 1.27, my IMEI number have be modified, I don't known why, so, I will modify the numbers to old numbers, because I have a lot of software are registered by old IMEI number.
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Most software registration codes are tied to the "Name" under Settings... Owner Information... Identification... or possibly the "Device ID" under Settings.. System... About... -- not to the IMEI.
I'd check these first before you cause yourself too much heartburn...
Wrong subforum
This thread does not belong in WM6
nispen said:
This thread does not belong in WM6
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I'm betting this guy flashed one of the weird WM6 builds that changed the device id's on a few phones. We saw a lot of problems with TomTom, SlingPlayer, and some other apps because of this.
If the user above flashes back to WM5, or to the absolute latest WM6 builds, it will go back to the 'old' hardware id.
But yeah; I've never seen any software tied to the IMEI. Sometimes I wish it was (I'd be happy if it would tie to the IMSI, personally)...
Mod Action: Thread moved. Read vijay555's post on this plz.
jmat said:
I'm betting this guy flashed one of the weird WM6 builds that changed the device id's on a few phones. We saw a lot of problems with TomTom, SlingPlayer, and some other apps because of this.
If the user above flashes back to WM5, or to the absolute latest WM6 builds, it will go back to the 'old' hardware id.
But yeah; I've never seen any software tied to the IMEI. Sometimes I wish it was (I'd be happy if it would tie to the IMSI, personally)...
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wangrunfei said:
Who can tell me how to modify the IMEI numbers?
I want to modify it, I have used the Wizard IMEI number tools and Prophet IMEI number tools, but they are all no useful to help me.
Please help me to modify IMEI numbers!
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see this thread
here

[Q] Is it possible to change the product code

Hi
my problem is that kies says it can not update my phone's firmware.
after searching the web,I figured out that my phone's product code must have been changed.
And I found out the product code can be changed with qualcomm tools.but I absolutely have no idea about it
Anyone can help?
best regards
roostaamir said:
Hi
my problem is that kies says it can not update my phone's firmware.
after searching the web,I figured out that my phone's product code must have been changed.
And I found out the product code can be changed with qualcomm tools.but I absolutely have no idea about it
Anyone can help?
best regards
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If kies cannot update your phone, first point to verify is the installed csc in Pre-Configuration setting. For kies to upgrade your phone, you need to install a full firmware for your region, and select the correct csc file in Pre-Configuration (after flashing).
Product codes don't change by themselves. So if you never changed yours, maybe it shouldn't have changed by itself. But if it did, then you need to revert it back to it's original.
Caution here, the process involved in changing product is not for noobs, so be careful if you choose to do so.
There are lots of tutorials on product code change in this forum. Just need a patient search to find them.
You can as well read this tutorial from another forum. I hope it helps out.
hi all,
Yes it's possible and it's verry simple, but you need to flash your phone twice.
Here is the solution:
Flash S8500XXJID (the only one capable of changing the product code).
Change your product code #272#HHMM# >>XEF for exemple.
Flash with S8500XXJL2 or other original fw for your region.
Enjoy!
Flash S8500XXJID (the only one capable of changing the product code).
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Who told you that?!!!!!
Any 1.2 FW is capable of changing the product code through the pre-config menu
the method that spacks mentioned is for the people who don't want to lose any data through flashing or pre-configuring their phones
Please dig in things more before talking about it
XXJID is not that special
Best Regards
mylove90 said:
Who told you that?!!!!!
Any 1.2 FW is capable of changing the product code through the pre-config menu
the method that spacks mentioned is for the people who don't want to lose any data through flashing or pre-configuring their phones
Please dig in things more before talking about it
XXJID is not that special
Best Regards
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We bet it works? and this version (S8500XXJID) is special?
I don't speek english enough to answer you... Dommage..
oh sorry ekhalid i didn't see that was you
all respect to you for the SHP hack
but with all respect to you in this case you are wrong
i changed my product code before with S8500JPKC1 & yes it is not XXJID
i think i did more tests than you so i know this
please forgive me if you fell that i was rude
Best Regards
mylove90 said:
oh sorry ekhalid i didn't see that was you
all respect to you for the SHP hack
but with all respect to you in this case you are wrong
i changed my product code before with S8500JPKC1 & yes it is not XXJID
i think i did more tests than you so i know this
please forgive me if you fell that i was rude
Best Regards
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I'm sorry TO.
I did not test with arabic FW but i'm sure that S8500XXJID change the product code whene changing region.
Here is the conversation about this product code (in french ) :
http://forum.hardware.fr/hfr/gsmgpspda/smartphone/unique-samsung-version-sujet_21066_539.htm#t604583
http://www.samsunguniverse.com/forum/s8500-can-work-with-qualcomm-tools-t199.html
Here are few experiences...
Best Regards

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