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Orange UK .ruu /rom?

any one got a stock orange uk htc desire rom?? im returning mine tommorrow and i need it asap!

I am looking for the Orange ROM as well.

Whats the reason for returning it? There is a French-based ROM floating about, not sure if that will do the trick...

Stock Orange ROM has never seen the light of day, it's the risk you take debranding your phone

It's a shame, in a way, that no-one did a dump of the system & data partitions from an Orange-branded phone prior to flashing

Well there are 2 options, wait for the official 2.2 ruu to turn up.
or ask someone prior to rooting orange UK phones to take a dump (you will have to talk them through it.)

Lennyuk said:
ask someone prior to rooting orange UK phones to take a dump (you will have to talk them through it.)
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Just hope they don't ask for a demonstration first *snigger*
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PaulW21781 said:
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Just hope they don't ask for a demonstration first *snigger*
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haha
10char

I am running stock OrangeUK, I made a dump of the system but I didn't know what to do from there. If anyone can help me through I would only be too happy to give it a go!

Can you also dump boot and data please??
Then, if you know how to use FTP, I can give you access to my server to upload them to if you wish and I can host/get a flashable ROM done for those wishing to re-brand

Yeah, you will have to bare with me sorry, have formatted since I got the system folder. Also yes i know how to upload to ftps, will let you know when i have the files though!

How did you dump the orange Rom?
I was under the impression it wasn't possible and
people were waiting for orange based ruu to be leaked on HTC,web
I wish I looked into this more myself now, if it's possible...>_<oh badger

You can dump the stock partitions (system, boot, data, etc etc) the only thing which is needed then is to unpack these images, and to re-package it into a flashable update.
It's not so much a full RUU then, but more of a Clone
Either way, it will still then give the ability to re-flash a stock-RUU-based ROM for Orange, and/or have a stock Orange-based ROM with Root
Soon as I get the files from saitrix, I'll get on with it, and do 2 versions, 1 rooted, 1 stock.

I did a nandroid on my uk orange just after rooting.
Don't know if its possible to re flash the nandroid then do an unroot. If it is then i can zip it up and ftp it or put it on my ftp server.

raze1000 said:
I did a nandroid on my uk orange just after rooting.
Don't know if its possible to re flash the nandroid then do an unroot. If it is then i can zip it up and ftp it or put it on my ftp server.
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Pretty sure I did the same when I rooted where oh where would it be lol gotta snoop about my memory cards incase I've deleted it...

I have only been able to copy the system folder, it seems the other folders are protected for some reason.

Any news on this, sim locked my phone updating to the latest radio so i also need the stock orange ruu rom.

Andy` said:
Any news on this, sim locked my phone updating to the latest radio so i also need the stock orange ruu rom.
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Have you tried reinstalling older radio rom's? .20 works for me tho
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Dude, i'm running some crappy ROM on my HTC Desire, did you ever make the flashable RUU? I NEED IT

Bumping up an old thread here!
It looks like I may have a problem with my Desire's motherboard cos I have constant rebooting problems. I'm gonna need to return my phone to stock before I can send it back for repair.
Did anyone ever have any luck getting a stock orange uk rom?

[official] Problems with Telus OTA update.

So, just to keep telus update waiters in touch with whats going on with the OTA Froyo 2.2 update.
EDIT : The RUU is also avaiable ! You can continue to mess with your desire..and get back to the factory ROM if any problem:
[RUU] RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TELUS_WWE_2.25.661.2_Radio_32.49.0 0.32U_5.11.05.27 (thanks to football)
http://www.multiupload.com/T5H6PHUL33
The update is now available. Go to settings > about phone >check updates....to force the update.
Before launching it....be sure to have 90mo on the SD card free and 25mo on the phone.
http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Bravo_Fro....2-1.29.661.1_R_release_Pf7sjzjrgcmpsve12.zip
radio for those who just want that. http://www.mightyrom.com/mrx/MRX/Bravo/Radio/Signed/32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27.zip
For root users...if you have problems with installing the update or if you are sucked in a boot loop or if you get this message
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
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Do this:
On your Phone
1. open Astro and go to "download" folder
2. long-press and select "edit"
3. press "move"
4. press back button
5. press "edit" from the top menu bar
6. press "paste"
7. long press the file
8. press "edit", then press "rename"
rename to update.zip then press OK
Installation
*power off phone
*hold "volume down" and turn on phone
A screen should appear showing your phone's system searching for various files. Scroll down to “recovery” using the volume down button and press the “Power” button
*When you see the triangle with an exclamation point symbol, press the “Power” and “Volume Up” buttons at the same time. This may take a few attempts
*From the menu that appears, use the trackball to select "Apply sdcard:update.zip." Press down on the trackball to start.
*When the screen displays "Install from sdcard complete" use trackball to select "reboot system now" and wait for the phone to power back up.
I will put links to how to resolve different problems later...

If it's not out tomorrow, I think that's gonna be the push I need to make one of those fancy goldcards and install an RUU version of Froyo. What does the telus one have anyway, EDGE disabled?
EDIT: Thanks for collecting this info; more than I knew before.

The telus update won't offer much as I know. They will put some of their crappy apps that you can't delete...add some feature in apps (music dowloading or ringtones downloading... with some downloadable stuff) and thats it.
Any developers on XDA could do this job within 1 week... Htc desire was out on july or august on Telus... and they struggle to get it done in time.
Gold card is not a bad idea at all. Avoiding warranty kinda hurt me.

ecitron said:
We've been waiting for 4 months now...1 week or two won't kill us.
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I got one of the very first Desires from Telus and had it running a custom ROM within three days.
I'm on 2.2.1 now. LOL!

no reason in loosing your mind over this
my phone is currently not working because of radio not compatible with froyo issue. And this RUU might possibly be the only i can fix my problem. No one on this forum was able to give me any help.
Every minute is too long of a wait. RUUs should be out the second a phone is out with the original rom and so on. Not when updates come up and the whole world had time to test those updates..and then..you know what..last minute we notice there's an issue. It's ok, it's not like people stuck in a 3 year contract with a nice paper weight as a phone can do anything about it either..

marinierb said:
I got one of the very first Desires from Telus and had it running a custom ROM within three days.
I'm on 2.2.1 now. LOL!
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Root and flash a custom ROM is an easy option... anyone can do it... but like I said... many people don't want to loose their one year warranty...
I'll wait to see what's in the update package... if too many ****ty telus's apps ... I will probably jump in the boat. Unbrand the phone with a gold card and get OTA updates directly from HTC seems to be the cleanest solution for me.
Come on Telus...don't disappoint us ...
btw: More then 50% Desire's owner (Canad) are not with telus... we all bought the phone at full price. And get stucked with telus's apps ( and you can't remove them) will defininetly be disappointing.

ecitron said:
Unbrand the phone with a gold card
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No need to do the goldcard thing. You can use Unrevoked.

ecitron said:
btw: More then 50% Desire's owner (Canad) are not with telus... we all bought the phone at full price. And get stucked with telus's apps ( and you can't remove them) will defininetly be disappointing.
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That could be the reason to why Telus took out the outright price. I'm with Telus and I even bought it outright then gave it off and bought another outright a month later.
And yes Telus are one of the worst for OS updates, the Hero just got the 2.1 update today. And the Milestone has been taking forever.

Good morning canada.
Last news from people who called this morning.
It will be the 28th, 29th, 30th and finally the last day for all the unlucky people 31st.
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I will call later in the day by myself and get u in touch.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Yeah my phone made a strange noise last night and i figured it was this update.
Telus is the worst with OS updates. It was a full year before the Black Berry os update came to the Storm. I tried to do some freaking out at the store to get a new phone style stuff when they told me the new update just came out. I told them it had been a year- why would I assume it would ever come out?
Ill wait to see what ****ty Telus apps they install (is that what is taking them so long?) before I decide what I want to do. I could unbrand or switch to a diff rom- but I think I like sense.

I can understand the "RAGE" about telus sucking at updates. But why are you guys so upset. they will release froyo, all the **** in it will be old as dirt. no one will use anything from it to build a custom rom. And if you want something good you will flash a custom one.
Its like telling the future, except im pretty much guaranteed to be right.
The only thing if at all im concerned about is the ril and the radio.
And maybe a telus voice call app cuz they have it on my account, but be ****ed if i know how to get it going right now.
As for telus and installing ****ty apps. they have been good about that lately, i expect to see little to no Telus apps on the rom. The 2.1 rom was devoid of anything telus but the home page.

Good is subjective my friend. If you find froyo old as dirt its ok... but four those who want to keep their warranty...we have no choice. The probability of loosing 600$ is enough to not make changes on our phone...that will result on loosing the warranty.
Your are not the first...and not the last person to tell us to root..unbrand and bla bla bla...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

ecitron said:
Good is subjective my friend. If you find froyo old as dirt its ok... but four those who want to keep their warranty...we have no choice. The probability of loosing 600$ is enough to not make changes on our phone...that will result on loosing the warranty.
Your are not the first...and not the last person to tell us to root..unbrand and bla bla bla...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Loosing warranty is relative to the knowledge of the user.
There is a pretty easy way to put the device back to factory software if you take the correct steps.
Thats if you have to. If the device is a brick before you return it then no harm.
ive already unrooted a telus desire, restored the stock rom from a nandroid backup (unrooted the backup) then flashed the radio back to the stock telus radio. after this i used fastboot to flash a stock recovery back on and lastly flashed the .83.0001 Hboot with fastboot, removing the s-off hboot. effectively returning the whole device back to stock. with all the correct software version numbers.

Juggalo_X said:
Loosing warranty is relative to the knowledge of the user.
There is a pretty easy way to put the device back to factory software if you take the correct steps.
Thats if you have to. If the device is a brick before you return it then no harm.
ive already unrooted a telus desire, restored the stock rom from a nandroid backup (unrooted the backup) then flashed the radio back to the stock telus radio. after this i used fastboot to flash a stock recovery back on and lastly flashed the .83.0001 Hboot with fastboot, removing the s-off hboot. effectively returning the whole device back to stock. with all the correct software version numbers.
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It's good to know that it is possible to return to the stock config. I think a lot of us "waiters" would get off the bench if we knew it was possible to go back to stock if necessary.
Juggalo_X, would you consider writing a step by step process for returning a Desire to the stock config? Since you have already done it...

The thread is not about how to flash a stock ROM.
I will pay to see you restoring a stock rom when The screen is dead or when your phone wont start...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

I got a Telus Desire, so here is my delema (and question)
1. Like HTC Sense and would like to keep it
2. Have a lot of reason to move to 2.2 (BT dialing)
3. want to root phone
I'm guessing there are stock HTC Desire rom floating around (from the factory unlocked desire) but are those rooted/rootable? I heard HTC has been making it harder and harder for us to root. And will rom for AMOLED work with sLCD phone?
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Oky did some more Google-ing and found this, might be useful to you guys
://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775
This is the rooted official Desire Rom
don't have time now but will have look through if this will work for our radio and sLCD issue.
if you guys already know, feel free to post and tell us
AlphaX

I tried a similar (probably the same) rom, but from this thread:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773997
I updated the radio to the latest, everything seems to be good and no bugs that I can see.

ecitron said:
The thread is not about how to flash a stock ROM.
I will pay to see you restoring a stock rom when The screen is dead or when your phone wont start...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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There would be no point in restoring a dead device.
I'm under the impression that you think htc checks the flash on every dead device? this is not so. its cheaper for them to replace the whole main board in a device rather then pay an engineer to remove the board put it on a bed of nails dump the rom via jtag routine and then analyze the binary images.
Also, If we're on the topic of paying me to restore a device with a blank screen send me one ill jtag it for fun and restore the device. How much you willing to pay? i need a Desire Z you know
On a side note, In the past 5 years ive probably sent at the VERY least 15 bricked devices back to HTC, WITH software that would void the warranty on them. and i have ALWAYS got my device returned fixed under warranty every single time.

Juggalo_X said:
On a side note, In the past 5 years ive probably sent at the VERY least 15 bricked devices back to HTC, WITH software that would void the warranty on them. and i have ALWAYS got my device returned fixed under warranty every single time.
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Pretty difficult to believe that. 15 bricked...
Also just about anyone (cell carrier, manufaturer via phone, etc) will tell you rooting, unlocking and modifying (removing bloatware) will void warranty. I have heard of people sending in devices with those and succeeding but not very often.

15 bricked in 5 Sears. A reason to not listen to you. Not everyone has the time to mess with their phones that much...learn to jtag..etc..
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

can't root my htc

i have desire hd with android 2.2.1
i tried to use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
but the Visionary+ dos not root the device its just gets stuck.
i'v waited half a hour and as you can guess nothing...
i wold love some help from you ppl
BTW
i'm new here and loving it so far

Android 2.2.1? I guess your build number is 1.84xxxx is it? (Check at Setting >> About Phone >> Software Information)
If yes, then you have to downgrade your phone to be lower than 1.72xxxxx first in order to use Visionary+. Mine when I first bought it is already 1.32xxxxx. So I do not need to downgrade and can straight use Visionary+.

how do i do that?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003&highlight=root+guide
It only takes a minute to upgrade your phone to 1.72, but it took me an hour and 3 computers to successfully downgrade my phone .
I hope you have more luck!

lol i found this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996761
I am hoping it's THAT easy (it will take me like 1 hour to download the parts thou :/)
thx for all the help m8 hopefully i'll finish all that crap today and install new rom on my HTC
btw there are a bunch of them wich one is the bast for max battery life speed and coolnes
i sew that one looks like the original HTC but its rooted and runs android 2.3.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984045

Once you have started flashing new rom, you will be tempted to try all. Personally, I'm using ARHD 3.3 with nosense++ and I'm really happy with the battery.

i'll try them all lol like i have time for that
for now if all will go well i'll install ARHD V4 beta 7

fp581 said:
lol i found this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996761
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Oh jeez, how about reading a bit? That method is total bull****.
You have to use the proper downgrade method, it is a sticky. Foladko already linked it.

Yes just follow the guide given above and you'll be fine.
Cheers. =)

arg!! i installed the new rom but i cant change my keyboard any idea?
i need Hebrew can u help me one last time?

Well if you have a new keyboard installed, just go to some text input field, like SMS message, close the current keyboard by touching back button and then tap and hold the text field. Then you can choose another keyboard.

wow u are one of the best thx a lot for your fast help in everything!!

Want to update software...but it wont let me

Hi Guys...
im struggling here and im not sure where to turn next
Im in the UK and on the "3" network I have had my one x for about a month, i came from a wildfire so i wanted it rooted straight away so i could use TB
i rooted using this web page
http://www.redmondpie.com/root-htc-...workmod-recovery-and-supersu-how-to-tutorial/
but now im getting notifications there is an update which im quite interested in (im having problems with losing storage space...im now down to 5gb and i only have 2 albums and 1 video on there) so i click to install the update, but it takes me to a black screen with the android on its back and exclamation mark .....
can anyone help please, i quite like the current rom at the min so i would like to keep it the same, unless someone can show me one better
i have tried searching, but im getting more and more confused, im not very jargon and tech minded and the wildfire seems to be a lot easier
thanks for looking and please don't hate me too much

That's a ota update wich may course problems I would suggest usin arhd Rom its a stock based Rom.
I'm using arhd 8.1.0 and my phone runing supper smith and fast now its a very good Rom
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im getting notifications there is an update which im quite interested in (im having problems with losing storage space...im now down to 5gb and i only have 2 albums and 1 video on there) so i click to install the update, but it takes me to a black screen with the android on its back and exclamation mark .....<br />
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can anyone help please, i quite like the current rom at the min so i would like to keep it the same, unless someone can show me one better
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I think you need to decide whether you want the current ROM (which one?), something better or the OTA. After all, you only have one phone.

Manc said:
Hi Guys...
im struggling here and im not sure where to turn next
Im in the UK and on the "3" network I have had my one x for about a month, i came from a wildfire so i wanted it rooted straight away so i could use TB
i rooted using this web page
http://www.redmondpie.com/root-htc-...workmod-recovery-and-supersu-how-to-tutorial/
but now im getting notifications there is an update which im quite interested in (im having problems with losing storage space...im now down to 5gb and i only have 2 albums and 1 video on there) so i click to install the update, but it takes me to a black screen with the android on its back and exclamation mark .....
can anyone help please, i quite like the current rom at the min so i would like to keep it the same, unless someone can show me one better
i have tried searching, but im getting more and more confused, im not very jargon and tech minded and the wildfire seems to be a lot easier
thanks for looking and please don't hate me too much
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In order to apply OTA you need a corresponding stock recovery that matches your ROM version.

sorry, my current rom is the stock 1.28.401.9....

ok you lost me on stock recovery

Manc said:
ok you lost me on stock recovery
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If you haven't flashed a new recovery, only rooted, then:
fastboot oem lock
And apply the OTAs, you'll have two, 1.29.401.7 and 1.29.401.11, the latter fixes the storage issues.
You can then unlock and root again.

right relocked my phone (when i press volume down and start my phone it says ***relocked*** at the top) downloaded the update via the software update checker clicked install...then it reboots and on the HTC welcome page there is some red text (but flashes off too quick before i can read it) and then takes me back to the same screen where it says relocked at the top, but this time it says underneath it ***Security Warning***
anyone shed any light?

[Q] IMEI locked on Orange can i still root it.?

today i tried to get my contract phone unlocked from orange with an online shop, ive just had it for going on 2 years & the contracts nearly over BUT the guy emailed me back saying it had been rejected the only thing i can think of is that i recently sent it back for repair & now found this on their site.
"The handset to be unlocked must have been registered to an Orange account in their name for a minimum of three months"
even though my 2 year contract is just about up the replacement phone they sent me out will have a new IMEI number due to them swapping it over so in theory ive not had it 3 months..
So my question is will rooting this phone make it so i can then put in another sim card from another network.? or will it make no difference as i don't want to risk bricking it if its not going to work.?
many thanks for any advice given.

BaRoN30s said:
today i tried to get my contract phone unlocked from orange with an online shop, ive just had it for going on 2 years & the contracts nearly over BUT the guy emailed me back saying it had been rejected the only thing i can think of is that i recently sent it back for repair & now found this on their site.
"The handset to be unlocked must have been registered to an Orange account in their name for a minimum of three months"
even though my 2 year contract is just about up the replacement phone they sent me out will have a new IMEI number due to them swapping it over so in theory ive not had it 3 months..
So my question is will rooting this phone make it so i can then put in another sim card from another network.? or will it make no difference as i don't want to risk bricking it if its not going to work.?
many thanks for any advice given.
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Yes. The hack kit sim unlocks your device. However, not all sim unlock devices work with all Sims. There are certain Sims that are carrier locked.
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:good: Thank you. if there's a 50/50 chance of it working I will give it a go
all I need now is to find details of the hack kit sim that will work with my phone.
HTC Desire HD
Android 2.3.5
Sense 3.0
build number 3.13.61.5

im not having much luck so far..
ive found a few threads on here about rooting via Advanced Ace Hack Kit but when I click on the link to download the files im getting this. Nothing to see here, move along
great start NOT
can anyone point me to where it can be downloaded from.
thank you. :good:

It's linked in the OP of the Ace Think Tank thread in my signature.

BaRoN30s said:
im not having much luck so far..
ive found a few threads on here about rooting via Advanced Ace Hack Kit but when I click on the link to download the files im getting this. Nothing to see here, move along
great start NOT
can anyone point me to where it can be downloaded from.
thank you. :good:
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tau.shadowchild.nl
Find it there
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:good:
Great stuff, thanks very much guys for your help im now running the Tesco sim on my orange HD phone..
I did have some problems when trying to do the root via windows 8 & 7
win 8 wouldn't even take the drivers so that was end of that and win 7 it kept on failing when it came to downgrading my phone
So gave the Ubuntu cd boot a go & after working out how to use Ubuntu it worked fine.. :laugh: :good:
only downer now is im running the old style of HTC again
Android V 2.3.3
Sense 2.1
Baseband 12.56.60.25U
Build 2.50.405.2
is there no upgrade back to sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 like I was running before.?
thanks again.

BaRoN30s said:
:good:
Great stuff, thanks very much guys for your help im now running the Tesco sim on my orange HD phone..
I did have some problems when trying to do the root via windows 8 & 7
win 8 wouldn't even take the drivers so that was end of that and win 7 it kept on failing when it came to downgrading my phone
So gave the Ubuntu cd boot a go & after working out how to use Ubuntu it worked fine.. :laugh: :good:
only downer now is im running the old style of HTC again
Android V 2.3.3
Sense 2.1
Baseband 12.56.60.25U
Build 2.50.405.2
is there no upgrade back to sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 like I was running before.?
thanks again.
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You can flash any custom rom or stock ruu that you like now. Windows 8 is not working with HTC drivers...

im guessing when you say "stock ruu" that will take me back to the newer version..?
can I just do a upgrade on the phone or will it block it again..?
if not where do I get the stock upgrade from.?
many thanks again

BaRoN30s said:
im guessing when you say "stock ruu" that will take me back to the newer version..?
can I just do a upgrade on the phone or will it block it again..?
if not where do I get the stock upgrade from.?
many thanks again
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Once you are S-OFF, flashing a,ruu won't revert back that.
Go to the development section and see a custom ROM you like.
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