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Wanted to know if you will still get ota updates with a stock rooted phone?

Chwek13 said:
Wanted to know if you will still get ota updates with a stock rooted phone?
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Yes you will. But you'll lose root and CWM of you accept it.
Edit: if you have superuser paid version it does have ota survival but its not guaranteed to keep root.
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Ok thank u

Chwek13 said:
Ok thank u
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No problem.
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If you have a custom recovery or if you have removed sprint bloatware it won't go through. Just root us fine though
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On stock rooted Roms and some TW Roms yes. But i usually take the update on my stock rooted Rom. It tries to install and restarts the phone then i get a android with triangle screen. But, i pull the battery and restart and all is fine. No more ota notifications and everything remains the same...
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cd7 said:
On stock rooted Roms and some TW Roms yes. But i usually take the update on my stock rooted Rom. It tries to install and restarts the phone then i get a android with triangle screen. But, i pull the battery and restart and all is fine. No more ota notifications and everything remains the same...
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You know if you read in the general section. There is an ota notification kill. Then you dont have to worry about that. But to each their own.
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Has anyone tried Rootkeeper with this OTA? If so, can you provide feedback on the results?

[Q] Videotron OTA firmware update, can'T install?

I just woke up to find my videotron sgh-t999v received the OTA update , but when i tried to install it , it rebooted to CWM , and then failed?
Must i remove CWM and SU user in order to apply the update properly?

Yeah for ota you gotta have stock recovery and I got that update was hoping it was jb update lol
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htc fan89 said:
Yeah for ota you gotta have stock recovery and I got that update was hoping it was jb update lol
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Pardon my ignorance , but this is my first android device , with my first OTA update .. I searched high and low for methods of removing CWM but i''m confused, i saw methods involving using looper.zip , deleting /system/hijack/.. or using mobile odin to install the OTA . I couldnt find looper.zip anywhere, not even on clockworkmod.com . Which method will allow me to keep all my data ?
Thanks for helping this noob.

I just tried Mobile Odin , but same results.. update failed. What can i do?

So it fails when you try flashing stock recovery through odin, not really sure but this maybe you have to flash stock recovery and stock rom for the ota to work. This would cause you to lose your data, there's a thread about how to root a t999v try asking there
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The phone is rooted already, and i would really like to save my data. What is the best way to remove CWM ? Can i just deleted the files from my phone using ES file explorer + root access ?

Damn I seem to be in the same boat here. Mind you, I do have some apps (bloatware) frozen and even uninstalled. I think that this might be causing the problem. However, Titanium Backup seems to be hanging when I try to reinstall from my backups dammit!

Use kies. Download from samsung and follw directions and it should download and install it for you.
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I know it would work but UCK....I hate Kies. It installs a bunch of crap on your PC.
By the way, THIS IS NOT AN UPDATE TO JB!! Those are merely bug fixes for ICS. It will update from T999VVLALE6 to T999VVLALH2. Lets just say "I have my sources".

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I know it would work but UCK....I hate Kies. It installs a bunch of crap on your PC.
By the way, THIS IS NOT AN UPDATE TO JB!! Those are merely bug fixes for ICS. It will update from T999VVLALE6 to T999VVLALH2. Lets just say "I have my sources".
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Yeah its minor upgrade plus adds the brightness toggle in notification
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htc fan89 said:
Yeah its minor upgrade plus adds the brightness toggle in notification
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I also wonder if they fixed the incorrect value in the framework for "cell standby"...

lightpsycho said:
I also wonder if they fixed the incorrect value in the framework for "cell standby"...
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91 % discharging , 15m47sec on battery , screen is at 61% , and cell standby is 12%, i seem to recall the cell standby always being much higher, so maybe they did change the framework.
Updating via kies worked, it removed CWM and SU . Still Android 4.0.4 , but with brightness in notification bar.
Touch screen issues still persist in games like Worms, where after a moment they do not respond at all anymore.
T999VVLALH2
Not really worth the update.

In case anyone is having problems still or doesn't want to update through kies you can download the fw from the link below to install with odin.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=SGH-T999V&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
You have to register though.
Also appears to only be out for Videotron and Mobilicity.
If anyone has updated and rooted (or even if you havent updated yet) and is willing to grab a copy of the modem let me know.
I'm still looking for both the original and the updated ones from both Mobilicity and Videotron.
Thanks!
Edit: Direct links to the download pages.
Videotron: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/173149966/1ff667a/T999VVLALH2_T999VYVLALH2_VTR.zip.html
Mobilicity: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/173149930/c320b64/T999VVLALH2_T999VYVLALH2_MCT.zip.html
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DocHoliday77 said:
In case anyone is having problems still or doesn't want to update through kies you can download the fw from the link below to install with odin.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=SGH-T999V&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
You have to register though.
Also appears to only be out for Videotron and Mobilicity.
If anyone has updated and rooted (or even if you havent updated yet) and is willing to grab a copy of the modem let me know.
I'm still looking for both the original and the updated ones from both Mobilicity and Videotron.
Thanks!
Edit: Direct links to the download pages.
Videotron: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/173149966/1ff667a/T999VVLALH2_T999VYVLALH2_VTR.zip.html
Mobilicity: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/173149930/c320b64/T999VVLALH2_T999VYVLALH2_MCT.zip.html
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Hey thanks alot for those links! I hate Kies and there's no way I was gonna install it on my fresh Win 7 install!
Since it's the first time I'll be updating through Odin, could you tell me if my root and CWM will be preserved? By the way I installed Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper.

CWM will not. It will write its updated stock recovery. I have had both success and failure with ota rootkeeper, but I probably did something wrong when it failed. Should work for you though, just dont wipe data/factory reset before restoring root. Many others reported it working btw.
If you do lose root it shouldnt be a ptoblem to reroot the same way you did the first time.
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So has anyone updated successfully with root and want to grab that modem? Its really quite easy. If you're interested ill pm you the instructions. Still need all the ones I listed above.
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DocHoliday77 said:
So has anyone updated successfully with root and want to grab that modem? Its really quite easy. If you're interested ill pm you the instructions. Still need all the ones I listed above.
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I have rooted successful from this update, pm the details

Hey guys. I now have the updated Videotron modem. Will post it in my modem thread shortly. Thanks to HTC Fan for the modem!
Now I still need the following to complete the collection:
Mobilicity: Original VVLLE6. And Updated VVLLH2
Videotron: Original. VVLLE6
Again, just let me know here or pm me and ill send you the instructions.
Thanks!
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Update?

I just got the phone and its askin me to update.
now i rooted and unlocked bootloader.
what does this update break?

If the update is v8, and you have v7 installed, i've heard good and bad to if it works. If its the rumored v9, don't install yet.
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Veritass said:
I just got the phone and its askin me to update.
now i rooted and unlocked bootloader.
what does this update break?
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FYI to anyone else. You can't install ANY otas if you've unlocked. You must relock before flashing an OTA.

Shelnutt2 said:
FYI to anyone else. You can't install ANY otas if you've unlocked. You must relock before flashing an OTA.
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Out of curiosity, what would happen if someone tried to update while unlocked?
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If it went through and flashed you would most likely end up with a bricked device

bizzshow26 said:
If it went through and flashed you would most likely end up with a bricked device
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At which point you have to use LGNPST to restore back.
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Yep its a good thing we have that utility

My keyboard it's acting retarded. It is slow to load and locks up and puts the text at the top instead of after the word I just typed. I am using Swype. This has been going on since I got the phone.
Anyways, I am getting to the point. I rebooted my phone and it said "your update is complete" after the boot animation. I was on version 8 and I still am. I wonder what updated. I can't see an app doing that.
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The Jelly Bean update is rumored to be released tomorrow, so look forward to that!

TechNinja49 said:
The Jelly Bean update is rumored to be released tomorrow, so look forward to that!
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Share link plz or where the source came from.
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TechNinja49 said:
The Jelly Bean update is rumored to be released tomorrow, so look forward to that!
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Merry Christmas?

Ill believe it when I see it.
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korea recieved it!

Hey, just got my G today. I rooted using the GAIO tool, and havent learned the terminology for this phone yet. I have also unlocked the bootloader. now for the different updates in on 4.0.4, and there is a option to upgrade to (and I quote) "production-zv7_to_zv8_EMR1_inc" saying it will ensure my device is working at optimal performance. I have nothing but some text messages I could live with losing on it right now. So would I be able to update this with root, as long as I lock the bootloader? and can I have the link to a tool if there is one? I am trying to get a feel for this phone, then I will use what I learned from my Evo 4G to get a couple of decent roms going for people to try (Note: im not an android n00b, just dont want to brick my phone and get yelled at by parents). Also is the "V9" update supposed to be jellybean? Because I think I was mistaken that it was already out. if somebody can help me get the latest version and understand my current tools to use for my phone, it would greatly help me. A system dump would too.
EDIT: keyboard was acting up, so I updated it, and now stuck in CWM, which sucks. I am now installing LGNPST 1.3, and will try to figure out how to use it. I am also downloading the rooted factory images, and will try to convert those to .zip to flash in CWM. any help I would love!

TWRP is the the recovery that works best for the OG.
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Zv8 updated fine for me using survival mode in superSU pro. Good luck and besides for a few phones TWRP is just plain superior.,
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well I got my problem fixed, and I hope we can get a rom or two out soon. I have contacted alot of Devs lately, and might be helping with a few projects either as a tester, or a chef/developer.

Update

Okay my phone been saying I can update it now, which I still haven't done it yet one cos it really not a big file i noticed & two it seems everyone got some issue with it soft bricking the phones... My question is what did the update do? & anyone got the update w/o soft brick & is rooted?
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No clue. But if you haven't touched anything in the /system partition (I.e. removing the bloatware, installing 3rd party drivers from apps like viper4android, using xposed, etc etc) then the install should go just fine.
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Update summary
Effective January 8th, 2014, a software update for the LG Optimus G Pro (E980) will be available to AT&T customers. Customers will be able to update over the air via Wi-Fi.
Software update includes
Closed Captioning: Closed captioning option will appear in full screen mode for video files that are closed captioning supported.
Battery and Data icons in AT&T apps folder: You now have quick and easy access from your device home screen in the AT&T folder to manage data usage or optimize battery life.
Dual camera: You can take still photos using the front and rear camera at the same time.
Video pause and resume: You can pause and resume while recording a video.
Smart video: With eye detection, if you stop watching a video, the video will pause.
Home button LED: You can set the home button LED for "Favorite" contacts. Go to "Favorite" contact > Edit > Home Button LED.
Unused apps: You can set notifications for unused apps at: Settings > Apps > Menu key > Unused apps.
http://www.wireless.att.com/support/...rialId=1107330
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someone said if you aren't rooted already and take this update then you won't be able to root and if you take this update while you have a custom recovery installed you will soft brick your phone.

deadenz said:
someone said if you aren't rooted already and take this update then you won't be able to root and if you take this update while you have a custom recovery installed you will soft brick your phone.
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I tried the update. On my GPro was rooted on stock Rom. Got stuck in horrible CWM boot loop had to restore with LG R&D test tool... was kinda scared for a minute.
"Klaatu Barada Nikto"

So how do we do this update? Go back to stock & root it but dont flash a custom recovery? This is so much work for that lil update.

Seeing as this is question #3648596925385925486526595 about the matter, just don't update. Its not that big of a deal. Its still 4.1.2 nuff said
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joe3681 said:
Seeing as this is question #3648596925385925486526595 about the matter, just don't update. Its not that big of a deal. Its still 4.1.2 nuff said
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okay tyvm all I wanted to know if it was worth it...

It doesn't have anything but data and battery monitor. Dual camera but I thought somehow it already had
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Well I got bored & my curiosity got the best of me so I updated it... So as to my question, dont have custom recovery but be rooted before you update or you wont be able to root after update... :0p
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Yep and having cwm installed when you update will result in cwm flash
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joe3681 said:
Yep and having cwm installed when you update will result in cwm flash
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it'll result in a soft brick from what I hear.

I did both already one wit custom recovery which soft bricked my phone, had to factory reset it using lg flash tool. After i did that I rooted using universal didnt flash nothing & jus updated & its fine. So yea dont update if you have custom recovery installed
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esimon311 said:
I tried the update. On my GPro was rooted on stock Rom. Got stuck in horrible CWM boot loop had to restore with LG R&D test tool... was kinda scared for a minute.
"Klaatu Barada Nikto"
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haveing same issue flash tool now working it says low battry

lakshyamodi65 said:
haveing same issue flash tool now working it says low battry
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•Follow the steps in madmack thread to get yourself back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
•Then you can root wit Universal Root
(Do not install or flash any custom recovery)
•Update
Now u can
•Install your custom recovery using FreeGee
Good Luck ;D
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SDChargerGurl said:
•Follow the steps in madmack thread to get yourself back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
•Then you can root wit Universal Root
(Do not install or flash any custom recovery)
•Update
Now u can
•Install your custom recovery using FreeGee
Good Luck ;D
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not working it says bettry low and it is charged 90%

lakshyamodi65 said:
not working it says bettry low and it is charged 90%
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there were other people having this same issue. look through the threads for it.. I don't remember where I saw it but it's in there somewhere.

Does anyone know if there will be a way to flash a custom recovery again with this update? I really want CWM back
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MrKite4 said:
Does anyone know if there will be a way to flash a custom recovery again with this update? I really want CWM back
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Yesh once you do the update without any custom recovery installed, use freegee from the market to get it back
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free

SDChargerGurl said:
Yesh once you do the update without any custom recovery installed, use freegee from the market to get it back
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.shell.freegee_free
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Have you tried it and it worked? I tried it once before after I restored my phone from a soft brick caused by the update, then I ran freegee and it would show the screen where it says the bootloader was unlocked with the LG logo then jump to another screen with just the LG logo and just kept looping in that boot forcing me to do another restore. I don't know if something went wrong and that's why I didn't work
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MrKite4 said:
Have you tried it and it worked? I tried it once before after I restored my phone from a soft brick caused by the update, then I ran freegee and it would show the screen where it says the bootloader was unlocked with the LG logo then jump to another screen with just the LG logo and just kept looping in that boot forcing me to do another restore. I don't know if something went wrong and that's why I didn't work
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I actually made this thread because of all i was hearing bout it soft bricking the phones. I didn't wanna update it if it wasn't worth it. Well I did it anyways yes I did do it once with a soft bricked then restored it like i said in a thread earlier & was successful

Htc One M8 How to stop update?

I don't want to upgrade to lollipop and I've frozen the updater app, but I still get these terrible popups that ask me to update. I've rooted, s-offed, installed twrp, and completely modded the system, so there's no way the update would work anyway. If anyone has a way to get rid of these popups, please help.
Running 4.4.4
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miapuffia said:
I don't want to upgrade to lollipop and I've frozen the updater app, but I still get these terrible popups that ask me to update. I've rooted, s-offed, installed twrp, and completely modded the system, so there's no way the update would work anyway. If anyone has a way to get rid of these popups, please help.
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Yes. Flash a custom ROM. There are several that are very near stock (I recommend MaximusHD). Being on the stock ROM is what is prompting you to update via OTA.

xunholyx said:
Yes. Flash a custom ROM. There are several that are very near stock (I recommend MaximusHD). Being on the stock ROM is what is prompting you to update via OTA.
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Pardon?

I would love to try a custom rom but the htc One M8 I'm asking about is my dad's and he was reluctant to even let me do what I've done so far. I need a stock solution. Would doing the update and letting it fail keep the pop-up out of my hair for a while? Is there an activity I can freeze in some system app from Rom Toolbox or something?
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miapuffia said:
I would love to try a custom rom but the htc One M8 I'm asking about is my dad's and he was reluctant to even let me do what I've done so far. I need a stock solution. Would doing the update and letting it fail keep the pop-up out of my hair for a while? Is there an activity I can freeze in some system app from Rom Toolbox or something?
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No. It won't.
Tell your Dad not to worry.
Since you are still running the stock ROM, go to settings > about > more, and post what it says next to build number.

The build number for me wasn't exactly where you said but that's ok. On a side note it really sucks that you can't copy things like build number right from the settings.
Build Number: 3.28.605.4 CL390638 release-keys
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miapuffia said:
I don't want to upgrade to lollipop and I've frozen the updater app, but I still get these terrible popups that ask me to update. I've rooted, s-offed, installed twrp, and completely modded the system, so there's no way the update would work anyway. If anyone has a way to get rid of these popups, please help.
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Freeze CheckinProvider.apk too

I'll try that thanks.
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Sorry fat thumb.

I've frozen all the apps mentioned but after a reboot the problem persists. If I flashed a stock rom would it go away?
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Try use a root explorer to rename those two apks to .bak then reboot.
CheckinProvider.apk --> CheckinProvider.bak
updater.apk --> updater.bak
That's how I do it.

Sorry I wasn't specific, but what I meant by freeze was that I renamed them to .app. This didn't fix anything though.
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Then the software updates tab is gone, right ?
Also try change this in build.prop
ro.config.htc.enableCOTA=1
to
ro.config.htc.enableCOTA=0
Other than this, no more idea.

I'm very confused. What update tab exactly are you referring to, and I don't even have that line in my build.prop according to Rom Toolbox.
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I mean when you go to settings - about - you don't see software updates on top after you froze those apks.
I'm outside and replying you on mobile. Can't attach a screenshot.
Can you attach here your build.prop then I'll check it later when I'm home
(in next two hours)

I don't see anything about an update in About but I don't remember seeing one earlier either. Either way an update button is not what is annoying. The pop-up is my only concern. My dad won't update android manually and it would fail anyway but a phone that bullies it's user ever few minutes to update is unbearable. Is there an easy way to upload a file here from my phone without linking to a Google Drive file?
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You don't see that because you already froze the apks.
I never attach anything from phone, only from PC. Just zip the build.prop and attach here, no need dropbox or gdrive.