Hi!
I'm having some doubts while trying to see which version of the Stock ROM should be installed depending on the model.
For example, I own the SM-G960F (European Model as far as I know), so when I look for all the Stock ROMs available I just look for the baseband to match with mine (based on my experience with previous devices). I've seen there's two different options on the website I use to this purpose : G960FXXU2 and G960FXXU4.
On my last device, I just had to look to the first 7 digits to match, but here they're talking about U2 and U4 baseband and I don't know what it means. An explanation would be appreciated as well as telling what constraints exist when flashing a Stock ROM.
Sorry for my bad english
JavierAlonso said:
Hi!
I'm having some doubts while trying to see which version of the Stock ROM should be installed depending on the model.
For example, I own the SM-G960F (European Model as far as I know), so when I look for all the Stock ROMs available I just look for the baseband to match with mine (based on my experience with previous devices). I've seen there's two different options on the website I use to this purpose : G960FXXU2 and G960FXXU4.
On my last device, I just had to look to the first 7 digits to match, but here they're talking about U2 and U4 baseband and I don't know what it means. An explanation would be appreciated as well as telling what constraints exist when flashing a Stock ROM.
Sorry for my bad english
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^^^^ no worries man ^^^^
usually the baseband increase is just indicating a revision or iteration update that has security patches updated and so forth. More often than not, you cant go back to a previous version once you odin flash a newer one. Unless there is something that has drastically changed between those two versions (which i doubt) id just go ahead and flash the newer one
youdoofus said:
^^^^ no worries man ^^^^
usually the baseband increase is just indicating a revision or iteration update that has security patches updated and so forth. More often than not, you cant go back to a previous version once you odin flash a newer one. Unless there is something that has drastically changed between those two versions (which i doubt) id just go ahead and flash the newer one
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The region of the Stock provided in that website is DBT, although I live in Spain which is PHE, does it matter? (even when the first baseband numbers are the same)
JavierAlonso said:
The region of the Stock provided in that website is DBT, although I live in Spain which is PHE, does it matter? (even when the first baseband numbers are the same)
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shouldnt matter much, if at all. most of the region locking applies to the usa from what i understand. Only difference that might pop up is the radio firmware and the bands it has for LTE
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I have this:
modelid: 0P6B20000
cidnum: VZW__001 ( I did supercid this, but still no luck )
I am unlocked and s-off.
I can't for the life of me find a 4.16.401.10 firmware that will flash on my m8. I'm having a weird audio issue that I'm pretty sure is coming from running the latest firmware instead of the 401. (notification sounds get clipped down to a quick blip when/if they play...all other sounds are ok )
Does anyone have any ideas? I keep getting model id fail when I try to flash what I have. Seems almost everything I find is for modelid: 0P6B10000 and cidnum: HTC__001. (international, I think)
Thanks in advance!
Scott
Think WWE firmware is GSM.. And your Verizon phone may not be..
flyera343 said:
Think WWE firmware is GSM.. And your Verizon phone may not be..
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Mine is WLV.
ScottyMCSE said:
Does anyone have any ideas? I keep getting model id fail when I try to flash what I have. Seems almost everything I find is for modelid: 0P6B10000 and cidnum: HTC__001. (international, I think)
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Those checks are there for a reason. 401 firmware won't work on your phone. The Verizon variant supports CDMA in addition to GSM (most call it a "CDMA" variant, with the understanding that some GSM bands are supported as well); as opposed to most other M8 versions, which don't support CDMA and are generically called "GSM" versions.
Different radios and different partitioning. Even if you got it to flash, it either would cause major issues or even brick the phone. So be glad you failed.
So what would my options be for installing ROMS that need 401? Do I have some weird bastardized version of the M8?
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Do I have some weird bastardized version of the M8?
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Basically, yes. Unless you are located in the US and use Verizon as your carrier; you never should have bought this version IMO.
But if that version supports your carrier's 3G and 4G bands (as applicable) it will work fine; but there are limitations with ROMs and firmware.
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So what would my options be for installing ROMS that need 401?
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First off, what is your current firmware (OS number on hboot screen)?
But for the VZN variant, it goes beyond just the firmware. Unless the ROM specifically supports the Verizon version, the ROM won't work without some modifications (kernel).
So your choices are either:
1) Flash ROMs that specifically support Verizon, or
2) Flash an "international" ROM, then flash a custom kernel or Verizon kernel. For details on this method, you can probably look in the Verizon M8 section.
Which version should I look for?
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Which version should I look for?
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Which version of the M8? I'm not suggesting you get rid of what you have. But your ROM choice is either limited, or you need to do some tinkering to get "international" ROMs to work.
I'll get another m8, no problem there. I'm on Verizon, so what do I get?
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I'll get another m8, no problem there. I'm on Verizon, so what do I get?
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Since VZN is your carrier, the VZN version of the M8 is what you want. If you switch to another version, it won't even work on VZN since they are a CDMA network (voice and 3G).
You are just subject to the ROM limitations I mentioned. Plus, you can't flash any other firmware beside VZN firmware.
I asked before (and you didn't answer) what is your current firmware (OS number in hboot)?
Sorry. 4.17.605.5
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Sorry. 4.17.605.5
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Your firmware is up to date (Lollipop). That's as good as you can hope on the VZN version, since you can't flash any other firmware.
I completely understand that, but now I'm back to what I've been searching like crazy for. 401 for VZW.
ScottyMCSE said:
I completely understand that, but now I'm back to what I've been searching like crazy for. 401 for VZW.
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You've completely missed my point, and an extremely important one. No firmware for the "GSM" version of the M8 (including 401) is going to work on your VZN phone. If you try to flash a 401 firmware, and it passes signature checks you will probably brick the phone.
You can only flash 605 firmware on your phone, due to partition and radio differences. You are already on the Lollipop Verizon firmware (4.17.605), you need not mess with the firmware at all; and I suggest you stop trying to do so.
I assume you want a custom ROM. My recommendation is to pick one that explicitly states it supports the Verizon version.
My bad. Now I feel stupid. I was under the impression that they had the same firmware VERSION for different carriers. Sorry for the n00b questions.
I am running Viper and am having a weird audio issue (like I described in the first post) and it says on the ROM page that it's for the 401 firmware. This is from the Verizon forum, too. That's where my confusion is. If I could get the crazy notifications problem solved, I'd be done. It does the same thing on LeeDroid and IC as well. But I've been running the same 605 firmware the whole time. That's why I got to thinking I had the wrong firmware and that was possibly causing the issue.
Scott
ScottyMCSE said:
My bad. Now I feel stupid. I was under the impression that they had the same firmware VERSION for different carriers. Sorry for the n00b questions.
I am running Viper and am having a weird audio issue (like I described in the first post) and it says on the ROM page that it's for the 401 firmware. This is from the Verizon forum, too. That's where my confusion is. If I could get the crazy notifications problem solved, I'd be done. It does the same thing on LeeDroid and IC as well. But I've been running the same 605 firmware the whole time. That's why I got to thinking I had the wrong firmware and that was possibly causing the issue.
Scott
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Just a thought from me, have you tried flashing the stock Verizon RUU and checking if your sound problem still exists? It may be that the ROMs you are using are causing the problems with sound.
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My bad. Now I feel stupid. I was under the impression that they had the same firmware VERSION for different carriers. Sorry for the n00b questions.
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They have the same 4.xx version (Lollipop firmware) for each carrier.
But by definition, the 401 in the number 4.16.401 is actually a carrier specific number. Meaning 401 specifically and solely applies to the Euro unbranded CIDs. And 605 in 4.17.605 refers specifically to Verizon.
It a somewhat esoteric piece of knowledge, so you only know what you know; and its understandable if you misunderstood or misinterpreted.
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I am running Viper and am having a weird audio issue (like I described in the first post) and it says on the ROM page that it's for the 401 firmware. This is from the Verizon forum, too. That's where my confusion is. If I could get the crazy notifications problem solved, I'd be done. It does the same thing on LeeDroid and IC as well. But I've been running the same 605 firmware the whole time. That's why I got to thinking I had the wrong firmware and that was possibly causing the issue.
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Any Lollipop firmware is typically okay for the current ROMs, it doesn't actually need to be a specific number such as 4.16.401. So you might be misunderstanding that part. What they actually mean, is that you need to be on 4.xx firmware, not 3.xx, etc.
I'm not that familiar with the intricacies of running the ROMs on the VZN variant, since its kind of an oddball variant (as discussed). But I have a feeling that as long as you are sure you are on 4.17.605 firmware, the issue is with the kernel, AROMA options, audio mods, or some other similar issue not playing well with your VZN variant.
On that note, are you running any audio mods (like Harmon Kardon or Viper4Android) or just the stock Boomsound?
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Einwod said:
It may be that the ROMs you are using are causing the problems with sound.
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I think you're right. I have a pretty good feeling that the issue is the ROM, kernel, AROMA options or something of the sort (and not firmware) causing the issue.
Thanks for the explanation.
I'm definitely on the 605 firmware.
I switched back to the Adrenaline ROM. Fastest ROM I've ever used. No sound issues SO FAR, but he's also using Buck's kernel. I'm thinking that may be why? This ROM is running HK audio, not Boomsound. The others I used I left the default Boomsound on.
Either way, the battery life on this ROM is just insane. I'm going on 48 hours now, and I'm just now at 50%.
On a slightly different note.... I've been trying to find a way to disable calendar notifications on the lock screen only. This is pretty much all I could find. Is there another way? (only want to remove from the lock screen, not notification bar or sound.)
Problem solved! I installed Google calendar app and turned on its notifications, then turned off notifications on the default calendar app. Worked perfectly...I still get the notification sound and task bar reminder, but no lock screen alert. The Google app synced my exchange server email, Facebook, etc. Whew...I really didn't want to return this phone.
G928IDVU1AOH2 Android 5.1.1 lollipop Official firmware Released today in VAU Australia (vodafone)
http://best-tech-reviews.com/update-sm-g928i-g928idvu1aoh2-android-5-1-1-7795/
Damn....I want to flash this so much on my tmobile (us) version :silly:
Is it possible to do that? I'm in the same boat.
I'm not very familiar with samsung modding, unfortunately
SolarTrans said:
Is it possible to do that? I'm in the same boat.
I'm not very familiar with samsung modding, unfortunately
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Yes it's possible but we need to flash on top our (tmobile) kernel.
I also can't find our tmobile frimeware tar (for odin in case of bootloop)
Damn....booooooring
Hmm I'm downloading the TMO firmware from SamsungUpdate to start, but it's gonna take another 6 hours because of their metered connection -_-.
We'll see how that works out, but ideally I'd be 100% debloated and rooted with Samsung Pay working.
Don't think that'll be possible, but at least we're dealing with unlocked bootloader devices haha
SolarTrans said:
Hmm I'm downloading the TMO firmware from SamsungUpdate to start, but it's gonna take another 6 hours because of their metered connection -_-.
We'll see how that works out, but ideally I'd be 100% debloated and rooted with Samsung Pay working.
Don't think that'll be possible, but at least we're dealing with unlocked bootloader devices haha
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where did you get the update from?
@Jduncan312
http://samsung-firmware.org/download/SM-G928T/i70w/TMB/G928TUVU1AOGD/G928TTMB1AOGD/
hello
any lucks for the SM-G928C ?
My edge plus is already on 5.1.1 - why the desire to download the same version of firmware from another country? Maybe I'm missing something...
That's not new
Guys, the phone is running great!
Updating for the sake of updating isn't always a good thing when out of the box it's actually working well!
When a device has problems there are threads everywhere of complaints. When a device works things are quiet usually with just the usual how to question. Of course everyone wants root, when it comes it comes. Be patient!
codee said:
My edge plus is already on 5.1.1 - why the desire to download the same version of firmware from another country? Maybe I'm missing something...
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I do not believe you have to do anything.
While yes, both are version 5.1.1, if you look at the last 4 digits of your firmware build number you should see AOGD. The new firmware build number ends in AOH2, showing this is a newer build date. Nothing major, probably just a few under the hood changes, which usually means a liitle better performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/help-understand-android-build-t1655863
crowlaw said:
While yes, both are version 5.1.1, if you look at the last 4 digits of your firmware build number you should see AOGD. The new firmware build number ends in AOH2, showing this is a newer build date. Nothing major, probably just a few under the hood changes, which usually means a liitle better performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/help-understand-android-build-t1655863
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what about the root-ability?
If you are rooted on an older firmware, and you flash a stock rom via Odin you will lose your root access. So long as your phone model can be/is rooted on your current firmware, after you flash the newer firmware just follow the same steps to root your phone again.
crowlaw said:
If you are rooted on an older firmware, and you flash a stock rom via Odin you will lose your root access. So long as your phone model can be/is rooted on your current firmware, after you flash the newer firmware just follow the same steps to root your phone again.
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any differences between the OS Firmware, Build Number, or Baseband?
Hello everyone!
My apologies if this has been answered anywhere else; searches failed me and I feel too noobish and scared to perform this based on more "generic" guides, especially that I've found some warnings around the net about the normal methods not necessarily applying to this model - which is why I'm looking for instructions specific to this model.
So, my Xperia Z1 Compact model is SO-02F - the Japanese one with Docomo stuff. What I would like to do is completely get rid of the stock software & bloatware and install an absolutely clean, generic Android that will work with this model. No Sony, no Docomo stuff - pure Android and that's it.
Here are the phone's basic details:
Model number: SO-02F
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270049-78
Kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-g99c83e1
Build number: 14.3.B.0.362
If any other info is needed, just let me know and if there are any threads that already answer this comprehensively - feel free to redirect me...
Thanks a lot for your help!
To install a completely clean version of Android you would need to unlock the bootloader, but the Docomo version of Z1C has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. You are limited to either using stock firmware or modified firmware based on stock. As an owner of SO-02F I understand why you'd want a clean Android on it. Docomo firmware is one of the worst examples of bloat I've ever seen. However, international versions of Z1C firmware (model D5503) are better, though still a little bloated. I suggest you just flash a US D5503 firmware.
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To install a completely clean version of Android you would need to unlock the bootloader, but the Docomo version of Z1C has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. You are limited to either using stock firmware or modified firmware based on stock. As an owner of SO-02F I understand why you'd want a clean Android on it. Docomo firmware is one of the worst examples of bloat I've ever seen. However, international versions of Z1C firmware (model D5503) are better, though still a little bloated. I suggest you just flash a US D5503 firmware.
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Thanks a lot, Ummmbra; I just got the phone reset to factory settings, so I'm now thinking about flashing it with an appropriate region firmware; the question is, is it actually safe to flash D5503 firmware onto SO-02F?
Safe
WzSy said:
Thanks a lot, Ummmbra; I just got the phone reset to factory settings, so I'm now thinking about flashing it with an appropriate region firmware; the question is, is it actually safe to flash D5503 firmware onto SO-02F?
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it's safe. but lose FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai) and some docomo features. that's all
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it's safe. but lose FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai) and some docomo features. that's all
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Thanks a lot for confirming! I actually already went with it and all seems to be working fine. The only problem that remains is that the phone still seems to be adjusted to other frequencies, resulting in, for example, GPS issues...
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every time i search for a stock rom i find XAS and SPR versions , what is the difference between them ?
i read a comment that the XAS version is kinda for developers builds, is that correct ?
Mohannad_Almasharqa said:
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every time i search for a stock rom i find XAS and SPR versions , what is the difference between them ?
i read a comment that the XAS version is kinda for developers builds, is that correct ?
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I don't have enough information about the difference but my device was on SPR and now it changed to XAS.
No thing is different except that Yellow sprint logo changed to Samsung logo and some csc features changed.
My device still working.
I think maybe if any subscriber of sprint network could notice a little more changes.
Since I am not a Sprint subscriber so I don't notice any difference.
Mohannad_Almasharqa said:
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every time i search for a stock rom i find XAS and SPR versions , what is the difference between them ?
i read a comment that the XAS version is kinda for developers builds, is that correct ?
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They are they same except for csc settings.
SPR will give you sprint branding and csc.
XAS will give you regular samsung branding.
If your using your phone global or gsm like me, I prefer XAS.
I notice most apps that unlock your sim will make it XAS to. So I believe xas sets csc to work better unlocked but don't quote me.
Did it remove that annoying hands free activation???
Which should world or GSM user choose;Sprint or XAF Samsung Note 4 firmware versions?
Hi, am a world/ GSM Note for user. My firmware keeps requesting for update just 60 seconds after prior update. My present software is SPR. My phone heavily discharge and i feel as incriminating the present firmware version and its regular demand for firmware update.
Someone, proposed i download and flash up my phone with latest firmware. At SamMobile, there are options for Sprint and XAF versions of firmware. Please anyone with an advice on selection choice and maybe a little comment.
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Did it remove that annoying hands free activation???
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Still there on the XAS version.
And for the boot sound it has the Note 3/ S4 version instead of the normal S5/Note 4 one.
Hi everyone hope you're doing excellent I bought a note 10 plus on november last year suddenly I stopped receiving OTA updates this have at&t logos but its unlocked already I work at an airline and I'm not using at&t sim card since I bought the phone and even with my country's sim card I received ota updates.
I was wondering if its possible to flash it to android 10 currently the phone is running android 9 but when I connect it to the pc smart switch says phone is up to date, same happens when I verify software updates from the phone.
Baseband version: N975USQU1ASGO
My questions are:
- Can I flash the phone using any of the android 10 firmwares in the forum? or do I have to make sure it will be compatible with some specific versions?
- If I flash the phone it will it still be unlocked?
thank you.
Don't know.
I would leave it on Pie; stable, fast and well behaved.
Scope storage and the trouble it may cause hasn't been dragged out into the sunlight yet... plus the older apks it probably will break that have no replacement.
If you do load Q let us know what you think.
Hi @DiegoSV93
DiegoSV93 said:
this have at&t logos but its unlocked ... and even with my country's sim card I received ota updates.
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From the lines above we know it's not locked but caution because it isn't rooted neither.
DiegoSV93 said:
I was wondering if its possible to flash it to android 10 currently the phone is running android 9
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Possible, yes ... if it's desirable only you can determine after acknowledging de pros and cons of the upgrade. As @blackhawk pointed out, there are some caveats to be considered. Nevertheless please be advised that this is your decision and none here can be responsible for mistakes or misfortunes that may occur. It's all on you.
DiegoSV93 said:
when I connect it to the pc smart switch says phone is up to date, same happens when I verify software updates from the phone.
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If these are real issues, I would suggest tackling them with the upgrade and if not solved, even downgrade back.
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Baseband version: N975USQU1ASGO
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Your baseband version if circa 2019-08-18 so ... pretty ancient for any device freak terms (like last century)
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My questions are:
- Can I flash the phone using any of the android 10 firmwares in the forum? or do I have to make sure it will be compatible with some specific versions?
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The above question has more than an answer:
a) The firmwares available in the forum are for rooted devices so the answer is NO. None firmware available here is fitted for you present setup (the "but" comes later)
b) Yep ... you have to keep compatibility of your hardware with the firmware you flash. Your devide is a N975U so you shall restrict only for the respective family.
And now comes the "but" ...
The firmwares in the below list shall fit your hardware. They are official Samsung releases for the hardware you've mentioned.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-10-plus/firmware/SM-N975U/USC/
The above list was filtered only with USA (No carrier) options because, as you've said, it's unlocked.
The complete list is @ https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-10-plus/firmware/#SM-N975U and it contains the carrier locked ones too.
You will have to search and read about "flashing with odin". To speed up the download use Samfirm after reading some howtos about it too ... https://samfirmtool.com/
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- If I flash the phone it will it still be unlocked?
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Yep ... pretty sure it will.
DiegoSV93 said:
thank you.
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U r welcome.
Nice regards.
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