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I tried to search through forums and not finding anything helpfull.
I have 2.2 on my incredible. At first when I tried to root with unrevoked it would do the first reboot and then say waiting for reboot. Then it would breifly say something like waiting to settle then give me a error about lost communication and try again.
I tried a couple of times and same issue. Then after coming back to try about 2 hours later, I can't run the program any more. I get a unexpected error. Any ideas on how to fix both issues?
I followed the guide and uninstalled those programs that it listed. And installed the drivers that it needed.
do you have the latest version of unrevoked?
I do or at least I think I do. I went to their page and got it directly from them.
I got the program running again, guess my comp needed to be turned off for awhile. But I still get comm lost unexpectedly with phone error.
I can hear the usb sound being played for something being connected and disconnected. Any ideas on how to stop that?
If you ever had HTC sync installed on your pc there are two apps that need to be uninstalled. Both are called HTC 'something'. Go to Add/Remove programs and make sure both are gone.
Also, did you read the unrevoked faq? There are other programs that can cause problems if installed on your pc.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3
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SkyRaider Sense 3.5
Radio 2.15.00.11.15
can U please help me out? I'm trying to root and upgrade to Android 2.2 on my htc mytouch 3g slide but when my phone is on recovery mode, cmd adb doesnt show my phone is in recovery, all its shows is that my device is in offline mode....I can't move to the next step without this.....Please help me, I need specific instructions.
Thanks
Flo_baby:
I would go to the MT3G forums, and start there. U likely wont get alot of help in the Droid incredible forums. Since its two different phones and one is cdma the other is gsm they are also two different beast entirely
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I tried searching for a solution to this but am having a hard time finding anything.
Basically, I am trying to root my friend's Incredible for him with unrevoked and I'm having some trouble.
First I got a message that there was a problem with the CID backup. I talked to some people from the unrevoked team and they gave me a fix but they then said that he had a weird unusual file they would have to look into.
So then I tried again for the hell of it and instead of that error message I got one saying that root failed perhaps my firmware version isn't supported.
Does anyone know if a firmware version isn't supported and if there is a manual method using adb?
Thanks for any help
I am also trying to root a friends right now. I have the hboot drivers installed, but it just says "Pushing Recover" forever and never does anything. Sucks!! I have rooted quite a few Evo's without a hitch........this is a realy bummer
I've rooted my incredible without any issues in the past, that seems kind of strange.. hopefully unrevoked team can get that figured out for you.
Yeah, I've rooted a bunch of Evos and I don't think any of them went through with out a flaw and I had to use adb for all but one.
Is it a SLCD incredible? I had an unusually hard time with my lady's inc. Meanwhile mine was rooted first time. Wonder if changes between the 2 shipments happened? I just kept trying and eventually it went. Hardest part was to get her computer to accept the ADB Drivers...
I'm not sure, would that be in the about phone setting or is it associated with a certain hard ware version? How many times did you try it cause I think we did at least five haha.
Also were you getting similar error messages?
You can tell by the screen itself. If there's a backlight its an SLCD. But sadly I have no idea if it really makes a difference. It took me 3 tries and it randomly worked. I changed nothing in my method.
You don't remember the error messages you got were do you?
I personally don't know how you could tell which one you had. Maybe google search your phone's model number or hardware version to see there are any answers out there.
I used a Mac to root my Inc and it went smoothly after two tries haha. The Mac version does not require you to install drivers, so if you want to try that method have at it.
if you go into settings/about phone/hardware, and if under hardware version it says 0002 its "amoled" and if its says 0003 its "slcd".
Im stupid stuck on the first step and Ive been at it for a week now, I just want to Root, then Ill never need to PC plug the phone again.
The problem is my Evo 4G ONLY connects to the pc to charge. Ive tried fixes, sorry, Ive wasted time on fixes and help posts; I did just successfully install 3.29.651.5IMG.zip from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448, but that was just been an update.
Anything Terminal Emulator, HBOOT or RECOVERY I can do, thanks for the help, google searching is pulling up all androids, allphone models, all Dates, I keep getting 2009 results.
ALSO, to anyone interested in Metro Flash, the 10 dollar phone flashing service from Metro PCS; in Nevada, found out yesterday, MetroFlash isnt available because the setup or network is/are changing or something. I forgot the specifics, but the rep said that even if I went and did it in CA, it wouldnt work in NV because of that.
Supersonic EVT2-3
Hboot 97
MicroP-041f
Radio 2.15.00.09.01
Build 3.29.651.5 cl252548 release-keys
Hardware v003
PC36IMG
Do you have HTC Sync downloaded to your cpu. IF you don't you need to, so that you will have the drivers that you need to start the process.
I tried versions 2.something and the version on the htc support site, thanks though.
log3an said:
I tried versions 2.something and the version on the htc support site, thanks though.
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And you are sure you are downloading the correct version. Are you on windows? 32bit? 64bit? Mac? All of that matters so you D/L the correct version otherwise your cpu will not recognize your phone and install the drivers. If its not doing that then it has to be that you aren't having the drivers installed correctly.
I've had a bad USB cable be the culprit of my computer not recognizing my phone. Mine would say "unrecognized USB device" though.
I would try another cable and report back.
Dude i friggin LOVE the help, but the port on the phone is screwed. i actually came back to elaborate on my response; Ive downloaded Most of what I could to ADB if it were working- JDK, Android SDK full, super 1 click, autoroot, unrevoked3, and several RUUs. Initially I followed directions, after nothing working, I experimented. Then I did a faulty usb port search, and all of the suggestions were 'unplug and replug' and such. Its defected.
Spencer my computer isnt responding at all to the USB plug, but thats what posts said, it could be the port or the cord or the pc usb port/hub. its my phone.
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Dude i friggin LOVE the help, but the port on the phone is screwed. i actually came back to elaborate on my response; Ive downloaded Most of what I could to ADB if it were working- JDK, Android SDK full, super 1 click, autoroot, unrevoked3, and several RUUs. Initially I followed directions, after nothing working, I experimented. Then I did a faulty usb port search, and all of the suggestions were 'unplug and replug' and such. Its defected.
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Oooooooh, well you're probably looking for help in the wrong place. You need to take the phone for repair. But I did see a thread on here someone posted about how to root without using a computer, but I didn't actually open it to see what the process was. Maybe that will help you out.
You know what Swaze, Im un and re-installing right now, its HTC Sync SETUP 3.0.551, the other was htc sync2.0.35. Be back after the reboot.
-Went into SERVICES too, Id 'manualed' a few items that I hadnt considered..
I didnt answer either, but I have win7 32 and 64bits installed on this pc, Ive been on the 32bit since the first day.
--And that wasnt it. I was hopeful it was the windows COM thing id disabled.
Try mailing the files to u then use a file explorer to move where u want them. Unless ur using an ruu I don't think u actually need connection.
If I remember right unrevoked has set it up where u can do everything. from your phone using a web site. Maybe I'm wrong.
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Do you have USB Debugging enabled on the phone?
sand thats actually something worth trying, use a root file explorer to copy/paste the flash-image files since I dont have S-Off. Nice, thanks dude.
This will probably sound like the dumbest idea EVER but why can't you just buy a card reader and put the images on the SDCard the old fashioned way? Seems easy enough to me, am I missing something? Also couldn't use just copy the files over using your DropBox? Thats how I do it.
or how about WiFi Explorer? its an app in the market lets you browse and copy files to your SDCard via WiFi.
sand thats actually something worth trying, use a root file explorer to copy/paste the flash-image files since I dont have S-Off. Nice, thanks dude.
Update- Root Manually
Following Sand's suggestion, I began google searches of the manual root processes, supporting information, etc.
Here's where we're at
I began by copying the flash-image to the proper system folders, using Root Explorer, File Expert works too. If you copy files to system/protected folders with an ordinary file manager, the permissions fail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-918275.html
So, the next step was to learn how to chmod to 775, for those lost READ THIS, its a nice guide on linux permissions and how to set them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-918275.html
And now Im watching Old Christine, eating a burrito. Ill post more if anyone's interested, if anyone has any tips or shortcuts for me, thatd be awesome.
Update
Just updated another post, and this is what I put
in no particular order,
ADB Over TCP/IP Help
this was the most recent attempt, Android lacks adhoc support though
ADB For Beginners
Commands like 'cp' and 'cat' are used interchangeably it seems, when I find a fuller command list incorporating more, this one will be replaced
Always Up To Date Root Guide
This is a great place for ideas if you're stuck, theyve put all the verified instruct-files on one page. I guess thats what moderators on forum sites do, consolidate information, this was just easy to read without weeding through any unrelated information
Evo 4G Root/Android Root
This was another promising page I came across, but the the 300mb zip failed installation. 'Main Version is Older', all the files in the zip were for like 1.0 and my Evo's radio is 2.15. Changing the Android-info.text in rom .zips to match my devices information was my next idea. Do not do it though, scanning google result lines said it could brick your android.
Visionary, No ADB
This is last because it was a bastard, long story short its not even for the Evo. The jerk.
Updated Again - ADB over Tcp/Ip Works, How to Root?
I was tethering when I found the Adb over wifi so I didnt test it- shouldve though. I connect now cmd tells me, but the 1 step rooters arent working. Before I waste another weeks chasing bad paths, what should I use?
After wasting so much time with your issue, why haven't you used the time to get the phone fixed/replaced?
I had similar issues when I rooted my phone. My phone kept disconnecting while the rooting process was taking place. The issue I found out was my USB cord. I went to the Sprint store and got a new one, then my computer (W7) detected my phone through disk drive.
The new cord worked, using the AutoRoot program found in the rooting section here, and it completed my root.
I hadnt thought of that
SteveGrandRapids said:
After wasting so much time with your issue, why haven't you used the time to get the phone fixed/replaced?
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SteveGrandRapids, youre a fricken GENIUS. Or an ass; I dont have Sprint. From another of my posts asking the same question:
''Uminchu I wish the problem was the port or plug. Then again if it were, the original owner wouldnt have sold it to me. My friend has had this phone sprint serviced twice, once at best buy when we thought it was the powermat malfunctioning. third time he just got a new phone, now I have this one and metro pcs; an account that Ive had for years now and have flashed two other phones to. ''
Thanks for the pollution.
log3an said:
SteveGrandRapids, youre a fricken GENIUS. Or an ass; I dont have Sprint. From another of my posts asking the same question:
''Uminchu I wish the problem was the port or plug. Then again if it were, the original owner wouldnt have sold it to me. My friend has had this phone sprint serviced twice, once at best buy when we thought it was the powermat malfunctioning. third time he just got a new phone, now I have this one and metro pcs; an account that Ive had for years now and have flashed two other phones to. ''
Thanks for the pollution.
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wow ever think flashing to another company might be doin something? my phone was a pita to root im a total noob ran unrevoked stopped pulled the bat. red triangle restarted unrev picked up quit third time it restarted the whole process but ran thru and rooted me so i dont know metro pcs..i see their booths but sprints always been good to me
compliments of the local repair center.
Needless to say, I'm not rooted. What's my options?
Unfortunately for you, you have to wait until a root method is available for the newest firmware. Or find someone with an evo that hasn't taken the ota update, and doesn't care about rooting and trade phones
Vinchenzop, I don't mean to steal someone's thread with this question but it looks like you answered his question with what might just be the answer to mine so I'll ask it here. I think (I know) I did something very stupid yesterday after I uploaded to 2.3.3 on my rooted phone. I did it from here, not the official update and when I was done I know I was still rooted because I restored everything with Titanium backup. Well, seems Titanium on the auto backup didn't back everything up every night like I set and some of the backups missed data or some programs just weren't there so I did a restore of my programs from My Backup Pro. Something in there must've unrooted me because now when I open Titanium it says, after the request for approval to use it pops up, Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and includes BusyBox, and try again.
When I open Wireless tether it says it's been granted superuser permission but then says unable to start tethering, is your devise rooted?
Help please.
If you have s-off in bootloader you're still rooted. Try going to recovery and flashing this superuser fix/reboot and your permissions should work again.
http://db.tt/9D4X8hg
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Just a quick reply, I'm on the road (pulled over) can't see my previous response but after that didn't work I went back into recovery and saw the option to reset permissions. You're a miracle worker. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm back to root.
RickMG said:
Just a quick reply, I'm on the road (pulled over) can't see my previous response but after that didn't work I went back into recovery and saw the option to reset permissions. You're a miracle worker. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm back to root.
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Glad you got it fixed man!
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Rick, check your pm
dirkyd3rk said:
If you have s-off in bootloader you're still rooted. Try going to recovery and flashing this superuser fix/reboot and your permissions should work again.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Glad you got it fixed man!
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dirkyd3rk, I just noticed my response and it was for anyone else having the problem that I had. I just wanted to say the response was meant to say that I downloaded the file you mentioned above which eventually is the reason I was able to get back my root. I just needed the one more step I listed above about going back into recovery after doing your instructions and that is when I saw the option to "Reset Permissions" which I never saw before your fix and that did the final trick. Thank you so much again.
p.s. I had to delete your link above because I do not have enough posts but all those who might need it can see it in your original response to me.
RickMG said:
dirkyd3rk, I just noticed my response and for anyone else having the problem I had I just want to say the response was meant to say that I downloaded the file you gave me which eventually is the reason I was able to get back my root. I just needed the one more step I listed above about going back into recovery after your instructions and then I saw the option to "Reset Permissions" which I never saw before your fix and that did the final trick. Thank you so much again.
p.s. I had to delete your link above because I do not have enough posts but all those who might need it can see it in your original response to me.
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No problem man either way you're back in business that's all that matters lol.
Ok, posting in this thread bc its the closest subject to what i have going on.
I got my evo replaced last night for antenna issues. Old one had Fresh on it, and i want it back.
I am using the same memory card as was in my old evo
current phone has 2.2 build 3.70.651.1
this thread says there isnt a way to root with latest OTA. But the read first thread under Q&A says that my build is supported.
So i followed the instructions under xHausx guide and im getting stuck.
When i run my autoroot.bat file as administrator it opens up dos prompt and says
'res\ini.cmd' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
ERROR Cannot load init file! Make sure you extract everything out of the zip!
I downloaded the autoroot 2.5 file through the mirror linked on the guide and extracted it. I have HTC sync 2.0.35. (i know there is a new version 3.0 available but as it just came out yesterday i am assuming that the version is not needed for this method)
Debugging is checked
Phone was in charging mode
Any thoughts?
Im trying not to get discouraged. This is what happens when you let someone else root it the first time and dont pay attention.
I think i posted almost all details that i could think of.
Randomsilliness said:
Ok, posting in this thread bc its the closest subject to what i have going on.
I got my evo replaced last night for antenna issues. Old one had Fresh on it, and i want it back.
I am using the same memory card as was in my old evo
current phone has 2.2 build 3.70.651.1
this thread says there isnt a way to root with latest OTA. But the read first thread under Q&A says that my build is supported.
So i followed the instructions under xHausx guide and im getting stuck.
When i run my autoroot.bat file as administrator it opens up dos prompt and says
'res\ini.cmd' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
ERROR Cannot load init file! Make sure you extract everything out of the zip!
I downloaded the autoroot 2.5 file through the mirror linked on the guide and extracted it. I have HTC sync 2.0.35. (i know there is a new version 3.0 available but as it just came out yesterday i am assuming that the version is not needed for this method)
Debugging is checked
Phone was in charging mode
Any thoughts?
Im trying not to get discouraged. This is what happens when you let someone else root it the first time and dont pay attention.
I think i posted almost all details that i could think of.
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Your phone luckily wasn't updated to the 2.3 OTA, so you can still root it. I have no experience with the Autoroot method, so unfortunately I cannot help you there. I can recommend using unrevoked instead to root your phone.
You'll need to uninstall HTC Sync, and download the modified drivers from the unrevoked site & install them. Download the latest version (I believe it's called reflashpackage.exe once it downloaded). Everything else you should already have covered - debugging on, charge only, etc. There are video walkthroughs of unrevoked on YouTube, if that helps you.
Once you've installed the drivers, plugged the phone in, and started unrevoked, it should only take about five minutes or so. The phone will reboot a couple of times, wait for it to say "done", then you're rooted. Unrevoked installs ClockworkMod, if you'd rather use Amon Ra you can get it from Rom Manager or from xda.
I'm sure that Autoroot is a great program, I just don't have experience with it. I've rooted with unrevoked once, and it was the easiest process I've seen for fully rooting/nand unlock.
Good luck!
...oh, and don't restore any nandroid backups from your old phone. User apps backed up with Titanium are fine, but nandroid backups are a baaaad idea.
(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)
Uninstall HTC sync would be my first thought...then start again with just the usb drivers.
Thanks, gonna try that method now. What better way to spend an evening right???
LOL
Ok.
Followed the instructions on Unrevoked.
Downloaded unrevoked 3.
installed drivers.
restarted phone,
opened unrevoked 3.
Program ran, then kicked off error “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?"
Looked up a few forums that says boot to bootloader and clear storage.
While doing this i noticed it says S-Off now.
Cleared storage, rebooted and ran unrevoked. It went through its little speal and rebooted the phone a few times.
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
Ok, so i found a thread that suggested downloading root checker.
it says i have root access.
So if im thinking correctly i just need to install a rom that i like?
Randomsilliness said:
Ok.
Followed the instructions on Unrevoked.
Downloaded unrevoked 3.
installed drivers.
restarted phone,
opened unrevoked 3.
Program ran, then kicked off error “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?"
Looked up a few forums that says boot to bootloader and clear storage.
While doing this i noticed it says S-Off now.
Cleared storage, rebooted and ran unrevoked. It went through its little speal and rebooted the phone a few times.
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
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Ya...depending on what was imaged in the process, you will probably have a stock rom installed afterwards. I've done two EVO's (004) in the last day using this:
http://www.multiupload.com/HSWSV16NU0
when you are done..your will have a stock rooted sense.
But it sounds like you got through everything well, so no need to redo anything..happy flashing?
I still haven't got my replacement, apparently EVOs are backordered. I told the Sprint store to NOT update it to gingerbread. Told them I use Netflix too often and to leave it alone They said no problem.
Stuke00 said:
I still haven't got my replacement, apparently EVOs are backordered. I told the Sprint store to NOT update it to gingerbread. Told them I use Netflix too often and to leave it alone They said no problem.
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I did notice when I picked the one up for my son yesterday at Best Buy, they were updated the two customers before me. Did the same thing...just took the box without him even opening it and did my own thing.
After 2 replacements in a week on mine..today the third one came in and had the same solar flare in the middle of the screen. The guy at the sprint store was now a little more sympathetic and went and got a new 004 out of the back and let me do the activation myself...whew..no update done on that one either!
Randomsilliness said:
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
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It's normal to have stock HTC Sense after you root (at least with unrevoked). Do you have Superuser in your app list?
bkrodgers said:
It's normal to have stock HTC Sense after you root (at least with unrevoked). Do you have Superuser in your app list?
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Yes i did have it. I copied my rom zip file over and installed it ... so i think everything is good.
Fresh 3.5
Tho my antenna is now going in and out a lot (which it didnt before the root, thats why i got the old one replaced due to it going in and out)
and 3g is SUPER slow.
Any ideas?
Ok before I begin I want to say I am not a total noob at this stuff, although I am not a master. I have rooted and installed roms, radios and Kernels on three different phones and I've also used adb to do some random things. I have only used them on windows pc's but never on an apple pc.
I got the HTC G2 to play around with, since I am not brave enough to do it on my SGS 4G. The first thing I did was install VISIONary+. I was able to acquire temp root but after tinkering with it I broke my R/W access(just an assumption). I decided to give up and go the good old ADB way.
I searched the forums and found solutions but they are only for intel based macs. I am running a PPC mac. I scoured the interwebz and have lucked out and found a guy who modified the files to works on PPC architecture's. He also stated that this was done on a Leopard laptop, Mine is tiger(yes i am to cheap and to fork out 150 bucks for a new OS) OS X 10.4.11.I am starting to feel my problem is the Tiger OS. When I connect my phone I enable debugging and connected it to my laptop. I open my terminal and type:
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""/Users/brianjaqua/desktop/android_ppc/adb""
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when I do that It gives me a bus error. I have also tried just double clicking the file to start adb that way and it gives me:
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""Last login: Tue Jul 26 13:10:59 on console
/Users/brianjaqua/Desktop/android_ppc/adb; exit
Welcome to Darwin!
brian-jaquas-ibook-g4:~ brianjaqua$ /Users/brianjaqua/Desktop/android_ppc/adb; exit
Bus error
logout
[Process completed]""
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I am stumped I have tried everything I can think of. When I did give up i tried installing the original rom that came with it to try and fix the R/W problem that VISIONary gave me. I tried a modified version that came with root already something that I was able to supposedly just do without rooting. The phone didn't even pick it up from the boot loader as being on my sd card, seemed to me like it just ignored the fact that it even existed. so i ditched it and went with a totally fresh pc10img.zip one that hadn't been tinkered with, yup same damn issue just ignored it's existence. Then I got Super excited when I found a leaked release of gingerbread on the interwebz. Every single darn person said boot loader acknowledged its existence and started to install it(even on unrooted phones) without an issue. But what did i get? a big **** slap to the face! once again my phone ignored its existence!!! WTF?!?!? So now I am stuck in the mudd while everyone else is enjoying the party. And yes Its on the root of my sd card.Any clue as to why it seems my phone doesnt want to install a pc10img.zip file? or why i cant use VISIONary+ or even why ADB is telling "**** you"? Any help would be greatly appreciated, even maybe just a nudge in the right direction or a "Hey Bro your not a total ****ing retard" would be greatly helpful. Thank you for reading my ramblings and such.
Make sure the pc10img.zip is all caps. If the mods were created on leopard I'm pretty sure you are SOL if running tiger. Don't use visionary for the exact reasons you mentioned above. Lion is only like 50 bucks.
Tiger is super outdated ya know
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