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[Q] Rooted - can't get OTA Lollipop

I used Purple Drake some time ago to root my device but I'd now like lollipop and would rather get that without wiping device (which I think is necessary for a custom ROM install).
First time I tried the OTA, it came up saying that it suspected rooting so wouldn't install. I unrooted but it still didn't work.
Following another thread on here, I tried to use LG PC Suite to fix the issue but I can't get PC suite to fix the problem.
So, can you help me?
I'd be happy with stock OTA lollipop (understanding that I'll lose root, possible permanently) if someone can work out how to get past the root check on the update (I don't have root anymore but it thinks that I might have)
I'd be happy with a custom ROM based on stock, if I didn't have to do a full wipe.
Any helpers?

tilda said:
I used Purple Drake some time ago to root my device but I'd now like lollipop and would rather get that without wiping device (which I think is necessary for a custom ROM install).
First time I tried the OTA, it came up saying that it suspected rooting so wouldn't install. I unrooted but it still didn't work.
Following another thread on here, I tried to use LG PC Suite to fix the issue but I can't get PC suite to fix the problem.
So, can you help me?
I'd be happy with stock OTA lollipop (understanding that I'll lose root, possible permanently) if someone can work out how to get past the root check on the update (I don't have root anymore but it thinks that I might have)
I'd be happy with a custom ROM based on stock, if I didn't have to do a full wipe.
Any helpers?
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There's a guide to flashing back to stock in the forum here, I think you need to flash something else too

Thanks - the only guide that I can see about flashing back to stock involves a wipe also.
If you can find a thread that allows a flash back to stock without a wipe, that would be ideal.

tilda said:
Thanks - the only guide that I can see about flashing back to stock involves a wipe also.
If you can find a thread that allows a flash back to stock without a wipe, that would be ideal.
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No such thing exists. If you are going to do a full and proper unroot or return to stock to take an OTA (as you should) your device will be wiped completely. If you would Bump your G3 and install a custom Lollipop rom (I highly recommend this), then you could upgrade to Lollipop by only wiping your system and data partitions, not your Internal Storage as well. You would lose all yours apps, but not the contents of your internal SD card. If you let Google auto-backup and restore all apps and data on the first boot, it will put everything back the way you had it before you're even used to the new Lollipop environment.

I have looked at the custom ROMs - is there a bumped ROM based on stock where "everything works"?

LG PC Suite let me install Lollipop even though I'm rooted?

OTA's get blocked if you're rooted

GuyInTheCorner said:
OTA's get blocked if you're rooted
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Thanks. That was why I started the thread but. thanks for confirming.

le3ky said:
LG PC Suite let me install Lollipop even though I'm rooted?
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I'll give this a go on another computer as whenever i tried the repair or update options,cut kept telling me That it couldn't check the update status. I had assumed That this was tied into the phone being rooted but possibly not.

I think PC Suite doesn't check if you're rooted (AFAIK, don't quote me on this one) but DON'T UPDATE WHILE ROOTED some.people have had bootloops and other issues after updating. Go back to KitKat, root and flash a pre-rooted Lollipop ROM

GuyInTheCorner said:
I think PC Suite doesn't check if you're rooted (AFAIK, don't quote me on this one) but DON'T UPDATE WHILE ROOTED some.people have had bootloops and other issues after updating. Go back to KitKat, root and flash a pre-rooted Lollipop ROM
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Thanks for the warning. I have been searching for a rooted Stock ROM but all of the ones that I have found have 'issues' where things don't work.

Whenever I try to do anything with PC Suite, it pops up a dialog saying "Cannot check update unavailability [sic]"
Has anyone else had that problem?

tilda said:
Thanks for the warning. I have been searching for a rooted Stock ROM but all of the ones that I have found have 'issues' where things don't work.
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best thing to do is wait, to be honest. Lollipop has only just started to roll out to most markets, so devs haven't realistically had much time to work their magic.
ChupaChups is a decent ROM (although I think it's for the international D855 only) and is based on 5.0, so try that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-chupachups-rom-t2941412
Also it's based on 20D which is fairly recent (my D855 only just got the 20E update)
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tilda said:
Whenever I try to do anything with PC Suite, it pops up a dialog saying "Cannot check update unavailability [sic]"
Has anyone else had that problem?
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nope. Have you allowed it through a firewall?

GuyInTheCorner said:
best thing to do is wait, to be honest. Lollipop has only just started to roll out to most markets, so devs haven't realistically had much time to work their magic.
ChupaChups is a decent ROM (although I think it's for the international D855 only) and is based on 5.0, so try that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-chupachups-rom-t2941412
Also it's based on 20D which is fairly recent (my D855 only just got the 20E update)
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nope. Have you allowed it through a firewall?
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Yes, it is allowed through the firewall. I'll try on another machine.
I may also give ChupaChups a go if it is compatible with my D855. Thanks for the recommendation.

tilda said:
Yes, it is allowed through the firewall. I'll try on another machine.
I may also give ChupaChups a go if it is compatible with my D855. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I've tried a different machine connected to a different network and not only do I get this error message but when I ask PC Suite to see if there is an updated version of the PC Suite software, it complains that it isn't connected to the internet on both machines.
Does anybody have a link to a version of the software which is known to work?

GuyInTheCorner said:
best thing to do is wait, to be honest. Lollipop has only just started to roll out to most markets, so devs haven't realistically had much time to work their magic.
ChupaChups is a decent ROM (although I think it's for the international D855 only) and is based on 5.0, so try that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-chupachups-rom-t2941412
Also it's based on 20D which is fairly recent (my D855 only just got the 20E update)
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nope. Have you allowed it through a firewall?
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tilda said:
I've tried a different machine connected to a different network and not only do I get this error message but when I ask PC Suite to see if there is an updated version of the PC Suite software, it complains that it isn't connected to the internet on both machines.
Does anybody have a link to a version of the software which is known to work?
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If nobody can help with this, is there an easy way to remove the rooted flag?

Hey guys, im jumping on this thread as im in the same boat with OP, im on stock rooted kitkat and just got the OTA update but id rather keep root so our only option here is a custom ROM i suppose?
Couple of questions here... Do we need a customer recovery? If yes which one?
And, is AndroidNow HD or ChupChups the best lolipop rom?
Thanks guys and thanks OP for creating this thread

This worked for me!
GO to this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-unroot-ota-using-lg-pc-suite-pc-t2802286
You will find your answer there.
tilda said:
I used Purple Drake some time ago to root my device but I'd now like lollipop and would rather get that without wiping device (which I think is necessary for a custom ROM install).
First time I tried the OTA, it came up saying that it suspected rooting so wouldn't install. I unrooted but it still didn't work.
Following another thread on here, I tried to use LG PC Suite to fix the issue but I can't get PC suite to fix the problem.
So, can you help me?
I'd be happy with stock OTA lollipop (understanding that I'll lose root, possible permanently) if someone can work out how to get past the root check on the update (I don't have root anymore but it thinks that I might have)
I'd be happy with a custom ROM based on stock, if I didn't have to do a full wipe.
Any helpers?
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hello,
use LG mobile support tool and additional function go in the upgrade error recovery, it does not delete the data, it returns the file system in place, I made this method because I what worries
sorry for my bad english

Spookymulder62 said:
hello,
use LG mobile support tool and additional function go in the upgrade error recovery, it does not delete the data, it returns the file system in place, I made this method because I what worries
sorry for my bad english
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So trying to update doesn't work and keeps your phone as it was before?
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[Q] [HELP] Unrooting LG G3 V10l

Hi guys i'm new to all this soo here is what i did.
I recently rooted my lg g3 V10l-EUR-XX and now i want to unroot it ... but the problem is that i found only the kdz file without the dll file ...
Can you please help me find it or if it's possible to downgrade it from v10l ? Sorry if i said something strange or impossible but i'm a complete newbie with the roots and stuff

If you download the LG PC Suite and click on "Restore Upgrade errors" it should reflash the current version, but i'm not sure as it might download the latest which is lollipop.
You could also flash your KDZ file using the LG Flash Tool. Without the need for a DLL file.

KickingWriter said:
If you download the LG PC Suite and click on "Restore Upgrade errors" it should reflash the current version, but i'm not sure as it might download the latest which is lollipop.
You could also flash your KDZ file using the LG Flash Tool. Without the need for a DLL file.
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Because i have been reading a lot of post this week and everything messed up. That's why i didn't see that the LG Flash Tool doesn't require .dll file. I just brought my LG to stock and everything is fine ... Thank you for ''enlighting'' me ! :good:

In fact i have one more question ... probably a silly one but still. When the LG was still rooted i got an update for v20e i think but i didn't install it because i assumed that it will be bad and it will ''brick'' my phone ... and now when it's stock i don't have that update. What should i do or it is just a matter of time the update to show up ?

blue7rex said:
In fact i have one more question ... probably a silly one but still. When the LG was still rooted i got an update for v20e i think but i didn't install it because i assumed that it will be bad and it will ''brick'' my phone ... and now when it's stock i don't have that update. What should i do or it is just a matter of time the update to show up ?
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Since you device in now unrooted there will be no problem in updating. The update may show up some time, but you can always flash it if you want to.
NOTE: Lollipop CAN NOT be rooted.

blue7rex said:
In fact i have one more question ... probably a silly one but still. When the LG was still rooted i got an update for v20e i think but i didn't install it because i assumed that it will be bad and it will ''brick'' my phone ... and now when it's stock i don't have that update. What should i do or it is just a matter of time the update to show up ?
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KickingWriter said:
Since you device in now unrooted there will be no problem in updating. The update may show up some time, but you can always flash it if you want to.
NOTE: Lollipop CAN NOT be rooted.
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and this can take between an hour and several days, so either wait for it or flash as suggested.

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TonyStark said:
and this can take between an hour and several days, so either wait for it or flash as suggested.
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Thank you for all the help guys ... Some things are clearer to me now :good:

[Q] Downgrading to KK ROM - Three UK

Hi,
First time poster, long time trawler... thanks for all your info over the years.
I have a specific question about downgrading to KK from L on my branded Three Mobile UK.
I had rooted on KK and was loving it, everything was working great.
Three kept pushing the OTA at me, but because of root it wouldn't take.
Borrowed a PC (I run mac for work) to run LG Suite and (back up first) fix upgrade errors to unroot to take OTA.
For some reason it bricked it...it just sat on Firmware update at 0% forEVER. Wouldn't boot past it or recognise the device anymore.
Had to use the Mobile Support tool to bring it back to life... although this resulted in an upgrade to 5 anyway.
I'm really not a fan of L. Won't go into details as to why it sucks, but I want to go back to KK and root, and then wait for L to get root options.
I've never flashed a ROM before, however there's a ton of resources here so I will give it a go.
I want to go back to the exact same ROM that came with the device which I THINK I have tracked down to - D85510g_00 via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53606494
and
http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-firmware-checking-the-software-version-and-update-history
Can anyone confirm that would be the right one... Is there any reason why I shouldn't use this ROM?
I want to go with what works, and not risk bricking it by installing an unbranded ROM in case they've used some sort of security measure that I'm unaware of... or am I just being a noob?
TL : DR
ON Lpop, want KK back... downgrade to D85510g_00.kdz for 3 UK (Hutchinson) branded ROM - Correct?

Fitz-Gibbon said:
Hi,
First time poster, long time trawler... thanks for all your info over the years.
I have a specific question about downgrading to KK from L on my branded Three Mobile UK.
I had rooted on KK and was loving it, everything was working great.
Three kept pushing the OTA at me, but because of root it wouldn't take.
Borrowed a PC (I run mac for work) to run LG Suite and (back up first) fix upgrade errors to unroot to take OTA.
For some reason it bricked it...it just sat on Firmware update at 0% forEVER. Wouldn't boot past it or recognise the device anymore.
Had to use the Mobile Support tool to bring it back to life... although this resulted in an upgrade to 5 anyway.
I'm really not a fan of L. Won't go into details as to why it sucks, but I want to go back to KK and root, and then wait for L to get root options.
I've never flashed a ROM before, however there's a ton of resources here so I will give it a go.
I want to go back to the exact same ROM that came with the device which I THINK I have tracked down to - D85510g_00 via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53606494
and
http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g3-firmware-checking-the-software-version-and-update-history
Can anyone confirm that would be the right one... Is there any reason why I shouldn't use this ROM?
I want to go with what works, and not risk bricking it by installing an unbranded ROM in case they've used some sort of security measure that I'm unaware of... or am I just being a noob?
TL : DR
ON Lpop, want KK back... downgrade to D85510g_00.kdz for 3 UK (Hutchinson) branded ROM - Correct?
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as lang as you have an d855 it will not be bricked and the brand apps wikll be automatically reinstalled as soon as you hav an working internet connection

suljo94 said:
as lang as you have an d855 it will not be bricked and the brand apps wikll be automatically reinstalled as soon as you hav an working internet connection
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Champion!
Thanks for your reply. Will borrow a PC again and give it a whirl tonight.
I have the KDZ file, USB drivers and LG Flash tool already downloaded... and intend on following this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
I have seen in the second method mentioned in that guide - TOTs and DLLs, could you confirm that these are different paths to the same goal? Either I need KDZ or I need TOT & DLL... but I don't need KDZ and TOT and DLL? Have I understood that correctly?

Fitz-Gibbon said:
Champion!
Thanks for your reply. Will borrow a PC again and give it a whirl tonight.
I have the KDZ file, USB drivers and LG Flash tool already downloaded... and intend on following this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
I have seen in the second method mentioned in that guide - TOTs and DLLs, could you confirm that these are different paths to the same goal? Either I need KDZ or I need TOT & DLL... but I don't need KDZ and TOT and DLL? Have I understood that correctly?
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yep that sounds about right

All good.
Back on KK and rooted again.

Modem not working after going back to MM?

Hey,
I'm on 6.0 and i cannot seem to get the modem to work on my phone.
Is it because i was on rooted 5.1 before that, and root loses modem?
But i upgraded to 6.0 and that loses root, but mobile data still doesn't work.
Does anyone have a fix for this?

TheLatios381 said:
Hey,
I'm on 6.0 and i cannot seem to get the modem to work on my phone.
Is it because i was on rooted 5.1 before that, and root loses modem?
But i upgraded to 6.0 and that loses root, but mobile data still doesn't work.
Does anyone have a fix for this?
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You haven't provided very much information.
I'm presuming you used LGUP-NEW and upgraded straight to 6.0 without first refurbishing with a stock 5.1 (i.e., an unrooted stock version for your specific country/carrier), before upgrading to 6.0? If so, that may be where the problem arose.
You could try a factory reset with what you have installed - not sure it will solve, but worth a try.
The next thing I would suggest is refurbishing with the appropriate stock 5.1 for your country/carrier - confirm that the modem and mobile data is working before then upgrading with the appropriate 6.0 stock kdz.

sdembiske said:
You haven't provided very much information.
I'm presuming you used LGUP-NEW and upgraded straight to 6.0 without first refurbishing with a stock 5.1 (i.e., an unrooted stock version for your specific country/carrier), before upgrading to 6.0? If so, that may be where the problem arose.
You could try a factory reset with what you have installed - not sure it will solve, but worth a try.
The next thing I would suggest is refurbishing with the appropriate stock 5.1 for your country/carrier - confirm that the modem and mobile data is working before then upgrading with the appropriate 6.0 stock kdz.
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IIRC I used the refurbish option when I went to 5.1, then rooted, then got rid of root before upgrading to 6.0, which is where I'm at today.

TheLatios381 said:
IIRC I used the refurbish option when I went to 5.1, then rooted, then got rid of root before upgrading to 6.0, which is where I'm at today.
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How did you get rid of root?

sdembiske said:
How did you get rid of root?
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I used the unroot option in supersu

TheLatios381 said:
I used the unroot option in supersu
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That's what I suspected.
Unfortunately, when you have used the root injection method on an H812, the interaction with SuperSU is not straightforward nor fully understood (refer to the thread at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/reverse-engineering-lg-g4-root-t3628778 where steadfaster X, ReeS86 and I explored this issue in part). If you re-read the root injection thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586), you will note that the suggested way to lose root is to refurbish first with the stock 5.1 kdz you used in the first place with LGUP-NEW, then upgrade to 6.0 with it.
Back up your data fully and using LGUP-NEW, refurbish with the 5.1 stock KDZ you used in the first place and see if you regain your modem and mobile data - if you do, then upgrade to 6.0.

sdembiske said:
That's what I suspected.
Unfortunately, when you have used the root injection method on an H812, the interaction with SuperSU is not straightforward nor fully understood (refer to the thread at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/reverse-engineering-lg-g4-root-t3628778 where steadfaster X, ReeS86 and I explored this issue in part). If you re-read the root injection thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586), you will note that the suggested way to lose root is to refurbish first with the stock 5.1 kdz you used in the first place with LGUP-NEW, then upgrade to 6.0 with it.
Back up your data fully and using LGUP-NEW, refurbish with the 5.1 stock KDZ you used in the first place and see if you regain your modem and mobile data - if you do, then upgrade to 6.0.
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Ah, gotcha. Will try when I have time.
EDIT: Mobile data still doesn't seem to be working on 5.1... even after refurbishing with kdz

TheLatios381 said:
Ah, gotcha. Will try when I have time.
EDIT: Mobile data still doesn't seem to be working on 5.1... even after refurbishing with kdz
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The first thing to do is:
Go into settings and check your baseband version. If it's unknown thats likely the reason for your issues and normally can be solved by wiping the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions.
Then please explain exactly what is working and what not. You say your "modem" is not working but this is not much information:
Do you have an issue to get cell service?
Do you have an issue to get mobile data/internet?
Do you have an issue to get specific mobile data/internet speeds(i.e. LTE, 3G,...)?
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steadfasterX said:
The first thing to do is:
Go into settings and check your baseband version. If it's unknown thats likely the reason for your issues and normally can be solved by wiping the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions.
Then please explain exactly what is working and what not. You say your "modem" is not working but this is not much information:
Do you have an issue to get cell service?
Do you have an issue to get mobile data/internet?
Do you have an issue to get specific mobile data/internet speeds(i.e. LTE, 3G,...)?
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It says my baseband version is MPSS.B0.2.5.c3-00070-M8992FAAAANAZM-1
And i have trouble getting mobile data fyi

Did you upgrade to android 7?

TheLatios381 said:
It says my baseband version is MPSS.B0.2.5.c3-00070-M8992FAAAANAZM-1
And i have trouble getting mobile data fyi
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Ok good. So this seems to be an apn issue then. The modem works fine when you get cell service and if you can call and the other site can hear you and vice versa.
There is a section in the hidden menu (check http://tinyurl.com/antirollg4 at the top you find the how-to get in) where you can reset the APNs which may help out here.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs

You can reset your apn in the H812 by going to Settings > Mobile data > touch on the 3 dot menu at the top right of the screen there > touch on Mobile networks > touch on Access point names > touch on the 3 dot menu at the top right of the screen > touch on Reset to default.
If that doesn't help you could delete and add the appropriate data for Koodo in New APN on the same last menu pop-up screen.

Repairing damaged recovery partition on Huawei Y560-U02 - Solved

I watched a few videos on YouTube on how to upgrade the Android O/S but none of them mentioned that it needs to unlock the bootloader 1st.
So before I found out that I need to unlock it I tried installing ROM before I knew that.
The phone came with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 and there is an official Lollipop for it that I want to install.
The device is rooted with Kingroot.
I tried the installations two times and the phone still works but I can no longer boot into recovery mode or fastboot mode. It just hangs and then I need to remove the battery to get it to work again.
I just want to restore it back to what it was before and then I will work on unlocking the bootloader.
I prefer to use tools that are free of cost.

Issue has been resolved.
I flashed the device with a pac file using SPD upgrade tool and now all is back to default.

Johncoool said:
Issue has been resolved.
I flashed the device with a pac file using SPD upgrade tool and now all is back to default.
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Hi. I recently messed up my phone (Y560-U02)! Please help me.
Can you please tell me where I can find the "pac file" and "SPD upgrade tool"?
Johncoool said:
there is an official Lollipop for it that I want to install.
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You meant un-official, right?

Sorry for the delay. I check the linked email once per month.
Do you still need help on this?
I thought that it was official Lollipop. But it does not exist for this phone.
Yes I can help you get it to what ever you need but it is not easy if you want to do more than just resorted it back to default.
I will tell you more if you still need it.