SM-G986W ROM chanege - Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions &

Hi,
Can i change rom in canadian SM-G986W to version with more languages? For example to some europian rom. The canadian one has only few language to choose. If yes, ten nie and to with rom? Can you please sens me some links?

I'm interested to know too. The W variant has no eSIM support. I would like to flash to a variant that does.

Hi to all! I've got SM-G986W as well. I'm sure that esim is just blocked there by software. If someone knows how to unlock it, u would be so kind!) Thanks!)

Hi guys, I finally got rid of my G986W. I've converted it to G986U1:
Firmware: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G986U1/TMB/G986U1UES3GWA2
SAMFW Odin Flash: https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
Just flash firmware with included Odin Flash (Add all files except HOME_CSC and don't use USERDATA).
I've flashed and my S20+ reborn as a true phone with eSim functionality and etc.

MGoris said:
Hi guys, I finally got rid of my G986W. I've converted it to G986U1:
Firmware: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G986U1/TMB/G986U1UES3GWA2
SAMFW Odin Flash: https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
Just flash firmware with included Odin Flash (Add all files except HOME_CSC and don't use USERDATA.
I've flashed and my S20+ reborn as a true phone with eSim functionality and etc.
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Were you able to add Canadian credit cards into Samsung Wallet?

I'm not from Canada, but firmware gives Samsung Wallet in default.

recordman said:
Мне тоже интересно узнать. Вариант W не поддерживает eSIM. Я хотел бы прошить на вариант, который делает.
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Use U1 instead of W (region XAA) rom , with the latest version of security patch, and latest version of Odin. Esim will be enabled. Software XAA without carriers soft etc..

RR0077 said:
Use U1 instead of W (region XAA) rom , with the latest version of security patch, and latest version of Odin. Esim will be enabled. Software XAA without carriers soft etc..
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Does everything work normally in Canada when switching? I need esim functionality and want to know if there is any downside to switching.

funrunner said:
Does everything work normally in Canada when switching? I need esim functionality and want to know if there is any downside to switching.
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Everything works perfect!)

RR0077 said:
Everything works perfect!)
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Esim, wallet, Ota update etc..

Can someone explain step by step what I need to do to get my W version to enable E sim?
I have Odin and the linked firmware above, however it looks like there is new firmware.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Firmware Download SM-G986U1 Free Download
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Firmware Download SM-G986U1 Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
Which one should I use?
Thanks

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SM-G975U/U1 - Firmware Downloads (TMB/SPR/VZW/TMK/U1 Unbranded)

Downloads:
Tools:
Modified Odin: AFH - credit to @Venom0642
Samsung USB Drivers: AFH
Firmware:
Starting with Bootloader v2 firmware, the S10+ no longer requires specific firmware for each carrier. You can flash any U build, and the phone will load up appropriate carrier "bloat" based on the SIM card inserted. You can still flash U1 firmware in order to have no carrier bloat.
SM-G975U1 Unlocked Firmware:
G975U1UES2BSIE - October 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
SM-G975U Carrier Firmware:
G975USQS2BSI4 - September 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
G975USQS2BSIA - September 2019 Patch Level - AFH Link
Old Firmware:
T-Mobile
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Sprint
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASC8 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD5 on AFH
G975USQU1ASDA on AFH
Verizon
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Metro by T-Mobile
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD9 on AFH
Xfinity Mobile
G975USQU1ASD3 on AFH
G975USQU1ASD7 on AFH
AT&T Firmware
Available in this thread, by @iBowToAndroid
U1 Unbranded Firmware
G975USQU1ASBA on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD3 on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD5 on AFH
G975U1UEU1ASD8 on AFH
*NOTE* This firmware is free of all carrier bloat, but will also cause you to lose some features, depending on your carrier.
TMO - Advanced Messaging and Video Calling
SPR - Unknown
ATT - VoLTE, WiFi Calling, Advanced Messaging
VZW - Unknown - used to be WiFi Calling, but it has been reported to work on the S10+
Downloads Moved to Post #2​The Samsung Galaxy S10 series of devices with Snapdragon chipsets are universally compatible with each other's firmware, and can be swapped between Carrier-branded and US unbranded. This thread is for the S10+ and you will find firmware links in the next post.​
Before downloading, please read some important notes:​
You must use a modified version of Odin to flash these firmwares
You can update to a newer build of the same carrier firmware and keep your data intact if you use the CSC HOME
You must be SIM unlocked if you are trying to use a SIM from a different carrier than you purchased the device from
Flashing the U1 Unbranded firmware will remove carrier bloat, but it will NOT affect SIM lock status
In order to convert between U and U1 firmware, you MUST factory reset and leave your SIM card in the device after flashing in order for the conversion to be successful
VZW Mirror link?
When can we expect a VZW mirror link?
Rweise13 said:
When can we expect a VZW mirror link?
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It wasn't available as of my posting the other day. I'm away for the weekend, but can check tomorrow night to see if it's available to grab.
Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
Sorry I'm a little new to Samsung firmware flashing. But I have an unlocked Snapdragon S10+ that I'm using on T-Mobile would I be able to flash this update and then been on the T-Mobile variant firmware or will I need to flash something different as this is a small update?
Looking to get all the benefits I can from T-Mobile firmware like advanced messaging that I heard the T-Mobile variants get.
Thank you!
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
EggNogg421 said:
Sorry I'm a little new to Samsung firmware flashing. But I have an unlocked Snapdragon S10+ that I'm using on T-Mobile would I be able to flash this update and then been on the T-Mobile variant firmware or will I need to flash something different as this is a small update?
Looking to get all the benefits I can from T-Mobile firmware like advanced messaging that I heard the T-Mobile variants get.
Thank you!
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
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You have an S10+ directly from Samsung? Yes, you can flash the T-Mobile firmware and will essentially have a TMO device. You will need to wipe your data in order to convert properly from U1 to U firmware.
Does the T-Mobile Firmware include all of the T-Mobile bloatware apps?
Galactic2 said:
Does the T-Mobile Firmware include all of the T-Mobile bloatware apps?
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Any non-U1 firmware will have the carrier bloat. Your SIM card determines what gets installed.
Added the U1 Unbranded firmware in Post #1
Can you flash the U1 unbranded firmware on a Verizon phone or do you need a U1 firmware for Verizon to remove all the carrier bloatware and restrictions?
bmielke929 said:
Can you flash the U1 unbranded firmware on a Verizon phone or do you need a U1 firmware for Verizon to remove all the carrier bloatware and restrictions?
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U1 can be flashed on all Snapdragon S10+ single SIM models. You will have to factory reset after flashing in order to convert properly.
Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
I have a verizon SM-G975U. It's unlocked and I use a TMobile sim. Can I simply flash the TMB firmware using odin on the verizon s10+ and it will be branded as Tmobile?
I contacted Samsung and they have not released the BYOD update yet like they have with my S9+, where the firmware automatically updates with whatever sim card is in the phone.
S10Plus said:
I have a verizon SM-G975U. It's unlocked and I use a TMobile sim. Can I simply flash the TMB firmware using odin on the verizon s10+ and it will be branded as Tmobile?
I contacted Samsung and they have not released the BYOD update yet like they have with my S9+, where the firmware automatically updates with whatever sim card is in the phone.
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Not sure what BYOD update you're referring to. You can flash the U1 firmware and have a phone working on T-Mobile, but without Advanced Messaging and Video Calling from the dialer. Or you can flash the TMO firmware and have all features supported, including the light bloatware included.
NotATreoFan said:
Not sure what BYOD update you're referring to. You can flash the U1 firmware and have a phone working on T-Mobile, but without Advanced Messaging and Video Calling from the dialer. Or you can flash the TMO firmware and have all features supported, including the light bloatware included.
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Thanks.
When I change sim cards from one carrier to another carrier, it automatically changes the firmware. It does it on my S9+. Example: I have a verizon sim in my S9+, everything is all verizon, bloatware, startup screen etc. If I put my Tmobile sim in, it changes everything to tmobile, splash screen and all tmobile bloatware and verizon is removed. After looking to see why it does this, it's an update from Samsung that they put out called BYOD (bring your own device.) Only available for s8 and s9 models right now.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/
I thought it would have done it on the S10+ but it's not available yet.
S10Plus said:
Thanks.
When I change sim cards from one carrier to another carrier, it automatically changes the firmware. It does it on my S9+. Example: I have a verizon sim in my S9+, everything is all verizon, bloatware, startup screen etc. If I put my Tmobile sim in, it changes everything to tmobile, splash screen and all tmobile bloatware and verizon is removed. After looking to see why it does this, it's an update from Samsung that they put out called BYOD (bring your own device.) Only available for s8 and s9 models right now.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/
I thought it would have done it on the S10+ but it's not available yet.
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Hmm. I'd be surprised if the S10 series don't already support it, and the rep you spoke to was confused. The S8 and Note 9 did it fresh out of the box, verified personally by me when I switched both of my TMO devices to VZW for updates not yet available to TMO.
NotATreoFan said:
Hmm. I'd be surprised if the S10 series don't already support it, and the rep you spoke to was confused. The S8 and Note 9 did it fresh out of the box, verified personally by me when I switched both of my TMO devices to VZW for updates not yet available to TMO.
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Nope, it doesn't support it yet. I wish it did but I guess I'll just flash the firmware to TMobile's.
S10Plus said:
Nope, it doesn't support it yet. I wish it did but I guess I'll just flash the firmware to TMobile's.
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The note 9 support on pie maybe if you flash the U1 firmware?
NotATreoFan said:
You have an S10+ directly from Samsung? Yes, you can flash the T-Mobile firmware and will essentially have a TMO device. You will need to wipe your data in order to convert properly from U1 to U firmware.
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I have a question if you don't mind. I just flashed my S10 Plus unlocked U1 version to the AT&T variant of the U version firmware. Right now I am on G975USQU1ASAT. I believe the G975UQU1ASBA is the newest update. I don't see the update on my phone via OTA though. Is it just slower for AT&T or I will need to flash it manually using Odin for all updates going forward?
beethoven1854 said:
I have a question if you don't mind. I just flashed my S10 Plus unlocked U1 version to the AT&T variant of the U version firmware. Right now I am on G975USQU1ASAT. I believe the G975UQU1ASBA is the newest update. I don't see the update on my phone via OTA though. Is it just slower for AT&T or I will need to flash it manually using Odin for all updates going forward?
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Do you have VoLTE and WiFi Calling available? If you do not, then AT&T isn't recognizing your IMEI and won't push the OTAs to you.
NotATreoFan said:
Do you have VoLTE and WiFi Calling available? If you do not, then AT&T isn't recognizing your IMEI and won't push the OTAs to you.
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Yes I can use VoLTE and WiFi calling after flash from U1 to U. This is actually the main reason why I did the flash. I am a bit concerned about no OTA update yet though.

is it worth buying a s9 korean version?

i've been trying to buy a s9 locally but most of it are really sketchy or have a cracked display. so i checked ebay for one and a Korean seller is selling a SM-G960N for 280$. its the same price locally but i says its a really good condition one. the questions i have are,
1. Korean version seems to have a lot of bloatware but i can hopefully root or use cmd to remove them. i want to know if that's possible?
2. found of google that korean version phones don't have Lte or cant use it a country besides Korean that's what i read at least. is that real? it seams weird if it is.
3.could i re flash a international version firmware to it so that samsung pay will work?
that's all the questions i have hope they get answered soon.
thanks!!
ranidulak said:
i've been trying to buy a s9 locally but most of it are really sketchy or have a cracked display. so i checked ebay for one and a Korean seller is selling a SM-G960N for 280$. its the same price locally but i says its a really good condition one. the questions i have are,
1. Korean version seems to have a lot of bloatware but i can hopefully root or use cmd to remove them. i want to know if that's possible?
2. found of google that korean version phones don't have Lte or cant use it a country besides Korean that's what i read at least. is that real? it seams weird if it is.
3.could i re flash a international version firmware to it so that samsung pay will work?
that's all the questions i have hope they get answered soon.
thanks!!
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1. Yes, you can root and remove bloatware, but i alway flash G965F Custom ROM for my G965N. G965N can use G965F TWRP Recovery too.
2. I live in Vietnam and i can use LTE on my G965N without any problem.
3. You cannot flash odin stock rom G965F on G965N, but you can use custom rom G965F on G965N. Samsung Pay will be gone when you flash TWRP,...
minhnewpro said:
1. Yes, you can root and remove bloatware, bu
t i alway flash G965F Custom ROM for my G965N. G965N can use G965F TWRP Recovery too.
2. I live in Vietnam and i can use LTE on my G965N without any problem.
3. You cannot flash odin stock rom G965F on G965N, but you can use custom rom G965F on G965N. Samsung Pay will be gone when you flash TWRP,...
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Really appreciate the quick reply and thanks for the info!
minhnewpro said:
1. Yes, you can root and remove bloatware, but i alway flash G965F Custom ROM for my G965N. G965N can use G965F TWRP Recovery too.
2. I live in Vietnam and i can use LTE on my G965N without any problem.
3. You cannot flash odin stock rom G965F on G965N, but you can use custom rom G965F on G965N. Samsung Pay will be gone when you flash TWRP,...
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Hey bro. Can you help me somehow. I have Galaxy S9+ G965N and I want to convert it to G965F(I saw somewhere it can be convertet G965F/DS it Dual Sim variant as well). Can you provide us some download link for the G965F ROM on Android 10?
Jeton.S said:
Hey bro. Can you help me somehow. I have Galaxy S9+ G965N and I want to convert it to G965F(I saw somewhere it can be convertet G965F/DS it Dual Sim variant as well). Can you provide us some download link for the G965F ROM on Android 10?
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You can flash G965F rom on G965N by using TWRP recovery. I changed my phone to S10 5G recently so i do not have One UI 2.5 for S9+. With One UI 2.1, you can try it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682934101
minhnewpro said:
You can flash G965F rom on G965N by using TWRP recovery. I changed my phone to S10 5G recently so i do not have One UI 2.5 for S9+. With One UI 2.1, you can try it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682934101
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Bug?
Zomby77 said:
Bug?
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it depend on developer, and i think my rom do not have bug
minhnewpro said:
it depend on developer, and i think my rom do not have bug
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Thanks
ranidulak said:
i've been trying to buy....
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What did you go for in the end?

S20+ SM-G986W can use firmware SM-G986U Tmobile????

Anybro out there know if Canadian S20+ SM-G986W can flash SM-G986U ? The reason I ask because Canadian firmware take LONGGGG time to update. And I saw Android 11 firmware on the Tmobile. Please let me know. Thank you very much for your time, and much appreciated.
I flashed my SM-G981W with the G981U1 firmware (CSC XAA) back in April 2020 and now I'm running G981U from t-mobile (CSC TMB with OneUI 3.0) with no issues so far outside of samsung pay not accepting my CC due to it wanting a zip code and not a postal code. I use google pay anyway so it wasn't a deal breaker for me.
maydax said:
I flashed my SM-G981W with the G981U1 firmware (CSC XAA) back in April 2020 and now I'm running G981U from t-mobile (CSC TMB with OneUI 3.0) with no issues so far outside of samsung pay not accepting my CC due to it wanting a zip code and not a postal code. I use google pay anyway so it wasn't a deal breaker for me.
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Thank you for your reply. WHILE reading your response, I am on one UI 3.0 T-Mobile too. It worked on 986W Canadian version.
maydax said:
I flashed my SM-G981W with the G981U1 firmware (CSC XAA) back in April 2020 and now I'm running G981U from t-mobile (CSC TMB with OneUI 3.0) with no issues so far outside of samsung pay not accepting my CC due to it wanting a zip code and not a postal code. I use google pay anyway so it wasn't a deal breaker for me.
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Out of curiosity did you have to change your devived CSC to install the the T-Mobile firmware or just downloaded and install via SD through recovery?
StatikBlue said:
Out of curiosity did you have to change your devived CSC to install the the T-Mobile firmware or just downloaded and install via SD through recovery?
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Nope. I used Odin to flash the image I downloaded using Frija and then used the HOME_CSC_OMC_OYN_xxx file as the csc.

Question [S901U] Remove Carrier Bloat

Hey,
I've got an att locked S22, and att have gone and done a bunch of dumb stuff like locking rcs to their implementation and installing a bunch of stuff as system that I don't want etc. I'm wondering if it's possible to flash a non carrier-specific firmware to the NA S22?
Thanks
Yes, you can flash the unlocked software to the phone and it will convert it into a U1 model, with OTA updates and everything. Every S or Note series subforum has the instructions listed, except for this one for some reason.
You can follow the instructions here, just substitute the S901 for the S908 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s908u1-versions.4400511/page-56#post-86785943
entropism said:
Yes, you can flash the unlocked software to the phone and it will convert it into a U1 model, with OTA updates and everything. Every S or Note series subforum has the instructions listed, except for this one for some reason.
You can follow the instructions here, just substitute the S901 for the S908 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s908u1-versions.4400511/page-56#post-86785943
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Thanks for the reply, good to know!
entropism said:
Yes, you can flash the unlocked software to the phone and it will convert it into a U1 model, with OTA updates and everything. Every S or Note series subforum has the instructions listed, except for this one for some reason.
You can follow the instructions here, just substitute the S901 for the S908 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s908u1-versions.4400511/page-56#post-86785943
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so to be clear if I were to flash this firmware it's probably not going to brick my S901U correct?
Download Samsung Galaxy S22 SM-S901U1 ATT USA (AT&T) S901U1UEU2AVDC firmware
Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy S22 firmware SM-S901U1 from USA (AT&T) with S901U1UEU2AVDC and Android version 12
www.sammobile.com
You want the XAA version. That's the US Unlocked.
entropism said:
You want the XAA version. That's the US Unlocked.
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do you know if it's possible to dirty flash from U to U1 firmware?
I believe it will be a full wipe. Just back everything up to Samsung or Google.
@truemetro , were u able to successfully flash the global / non-carrier ROM to your phone?
I own att mobile s901u. Couldn't flash s901u1 xaa firmware.
What an I missing?
Have you been successful in flashing the non-carrier or global ROM onto your phone? krowd.darden.com
Suzen21 said:
Have you been successful in flashing the non-carrier or global ROM onto your phone? krowd.darden.com
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Hi...I succesfully flashed on my TMO version...try it.

Downgrade to Android 12, One UI 4 - because of broken ANT+ Support?

Is there a possibility to downgrade to the last Stock ROM?
How to do this?
It's because of the broken ANT+ Support. Custom ROM with ANT+ would be great too, but I can't find one with working ANT+. Any recommendations?
retorix said:
Is there a possibility to downgrade to the last Stock ROM?
How to do this?
It's because of the broken ANT+ Support. Custom ROM with ANT+ would be great too, but I can't find one with working ANT+. Any recommendations?
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You can flash Android 12 Firmware using odin.
Just download firmware files from Frija by typing your phones model number.
As for the CSC, the only one I know of with Android 12 as of now is KSA.
Once you get all the firmware files, place them in odin and flash while your phone is in download mode.
J521s said:
You can flash Android 12 Firmware using odin.
Just download firmware files from Frija by typing your phones model number.
As for the CSC, the only one I know of with Android 12 as of now is KSA.
Once you get all the firmware files, place them in odin and flash while your phone is in download mode.
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Thanks for your swift and helpful reply!
Is the wrong CSC a problem? I would need DBT for Germany unbranded.
Dispite of this, I can't find a Android 12 Firmware for my SM-G980F with Frija - not even with KSA.
retorix said:
Thanks for your swift and helpful reply!
Is the wrong CSC a problem? I would need DBT for Germany unbranded.
Dispite of this, I can't find a Android 12 Firmware for my SM-G980F with Frija - not even with KSA.
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Wrong CSC shouldn't be a problem as long as you have a sim card installed, but then again, it doesn't matter anyways since you want to stay on Android 12.
The S20 got updated into Android 13 in most countries.
Second way to do this is via those websites either Sammobile or samfrew where you just input your Phones model, CSC, and select what Android version you want.

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