I am reviewing PUDDING information to unlock the bootloader and I have some concerns.
PUDDING Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
1. This guide posted in PUDDING says your phone must register as NS Flash Olympus and mine is registering (now) as SE Flash Olympus. Why is that? My phone "used" to register as NS Flash Olympus but no longer does and I am concern with any "issues" that may arise in RSD Lite due to that discrepancy.
Is there any way to get my phone to register back as NS Flash Olympus? Does it matter?
Guide: http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
2. I see this post regarding my situation from OTA Gingerbread (official, not the beta that was easily unlocked via the guide) to unlocking the Bootloader via PUDDING:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15953305&postcount=362
While it seems that people are getting by this fine, with my first issue I am skeptical and I also saw this thread that made me a bit more weary of the situation and hard bricking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165154
Is this something I should be concerned or worried about? The only note in that thread that concerned me was "If you managed to un-brick:" section.
System Version: 4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android Version: 2.3.4
Rooted: No
Please, save yourself time. If you just plan on being rude, flaming, etc...I don't care. I am just attempting to ensure I don't hard brick and the guides do not match exact specs in my situation. If I had a "fraction" of the time available to investigate, work, test, etc I wouldn't be here.
I used this on the official OTA and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I had the soft brick error as was to be expected, but just put the phone in fastboot mode and chose option 3 to fix it.
It did reset /data for me unfortunately, so I had to re-setup and reinstall my apps.
jkrohn said:
I used this on the official OTA and it worked perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I had the soft brick error as was to be expected, but just put the phone in fastboot mode and chose option 3 to fix it.
It did reset /data for me unfortunately, so I had to re-setup and reinstall my apps.
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Did you share the same problem as my concern #1?
Never even checked to be honest. I had used RSD to flash a few SBFs in the past though for this atrix, so I was not concerned.
Well, in short...I just used the method you posted above -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16520624&postcount=2
Worked just fine. No brick, safe and sound... I really do appreciate the extra info I somehow missed looking around for.
That's it! You just made me realize my problem. After my official update back to stock my phone comes up se flash not nf flash and it does not allow rsdlite or the moto software upgrade to see my phone when connected to pc hence I am unable to unlock again. Please post back if unlock is successful. I am betting its not while coming up se flash but maybe I am wrong.
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With the recent explosion of information, I'm getting a little confused on what steps I need to take (areas to read about) in regards to getting a custom ROM.
I sit on the last version of gingerblur.
Can anyone point me to what I need to do next/Where I should read? I'm getting things confused as there seem to be different ways to go about this, with different results. Many thanks in advance.
Ditto.
I stayed stock 1.83 and downloaded latest update, from what I read ... I can no longer unlock bootloader. Would be nice to see Ken P post another n00b guide like he did with gingerblur.
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No it IS possible to unlock using 2.3 OTA as a base.
However you will soft-brick it, then have to recover. It is a bit heartstopping.
I agree the info is a bit of a mess however its basically this method with a DIFFERENT PUDDING FILE (make sure you grab the one marked for AT&T 2.3 OTA).
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
As for the softbrick, more details in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I'm not an expert but hope above helps. FWIW yeah I used the script
These are useful posts bro. Thanks
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no worries. Just DON'T PANIC when it softbricks, and immediately (before the 5 second timeout) put it into fastboot mode, then keep going with fastboot oem unlock process seems to do the trick.
At least thats what the script seemed to do. Perhaps start a new topic to clarify with someone who did 2.3OTA unlock manually to confirm.
If I flash back to stock from Gingerblur, is it preferable to go to a certain version? Should I just use 1.8.3?
And does it matter if you use Service or Full? The only thing I can find is that "Full erases all your data and service does not." I assumed that flashing back to stock would erase everything regardless.
i will admit it def. is heart stopping to softbrick, but like he said just proceed with the fastboot unlock
I unlocked 2 days ago from OTA 2.3.4 using the full 4.5.91 sbf that includes pudding and preinstall root. I flashed the sbf using rsd 5.3.1 and then got a soft brick 0x1000 no os installed. I freaked out for a moment but after running the fastboot unlock commands the phone booted up and everything was smooth sailing from there out. Good luck!
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Hey
If you are still on the 1.83 version, then I recommend this way:
1) Unlock your bootloader.
2) Install CWM.
3) Flash any 2.3.4 custom rom you desire.
Thats what I did 4 days ago, and everything went smooth, without any soft bricks, of heart failure.
I used this great tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
But, you can do it however you desire.
Hope it helped
scarpachi said:
If I flash back to stock from Gingerblur, is it preferable to go to a certain version? Should I just use 1.8.3?
And does it matter if you use Service or Full? The only thing I can find is that "Full erases all your data and service does not." I assumed that flashing back to stock would erase everything regardless.
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Can anyone provide advice on these questions? The first commenter seems to be getting all the comments/advice.
I am on latest Gingerblur, and its my understanding that I need to get back to stock first.
scar I believe thats the case. In either event it couldn't possibly hurt. All the guides and testing has been done using one of the stock variants as base. I wouldn't even attempt it using gingerblur myself
Was able to flash back to full1.83, unlock bootloader, root and add rom. Aside from my mistake of picking wrong recovery the first time (and bootlooping) everything went smooth.
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I bricked one Atrix already a few weeks ago, and have since gotten another...(don't wanna think about it)..
I had toyed with unlocking it, and 'rooted' using the gingerbreak method. I was then, bored, one day and installed CWM paid version(Since I had it on my Nexus One, and it popped up under 'my apps'). Out of curiosity I installed the bootloader via CWM, thinking it would fail before it broke anything..wrong.. It froze after a reboot, but after taking the battery out and back in came back up. Didn't think any more about it, and figured i'd finish the unlocking/flashing part some other time..
Meanwhile the annoying pending system update kept going off, and I inadvertently clicked download... it downloaded, so I figured might as well install and not worry about roms since with root I was able to use the google adhoc wifi apk, which is what I care about most. The install was stuck in an infinite loop. It would 'fail to load RSD', if you took the battery out it boot to android then reboot automatically for system update over and over. I tried using the RSD lite program at this point to flash back to stock rom, and ended up hard bricked...
So, forgive me for being a complete noob as I never had an issue with my nexus one. I am at 4.1.83, android 2.2.2. and baseband 1.7.15.. Which of the many tutorials and post should I follow? How safe are they? Did I brick because I had a partial 2.3.x install, and flashed back to a pre 2.3 base? I've read many post, but definitely a bit gun shy of bricking another Atrix. The phone keeps bugging me to update, and I keep hitting 'cancel'.
I'd like to unlock the boot loader for custom roms.
I'm also a heavy linux user, majority of tutorials seem to only imply windows with RSD lite? can this not be done with adb, and fastboot via linux?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I would personally go HERE Read through the entire post, then read it again. And go with the ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root
That of course is after reading and re-reading THIS post! (also linked in the post above mine.
Just my opinion.. and make sure you read and nkow what to expect!
xploited said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
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That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
jmorgan6 said:
That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
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Nope, don't update. It's safer to unlock BL while you are still at 4.1.83, you just need to download the correct unlock file from the pudding thread.
Otherwise the unlocking steps are exactly the same.
The easiest steps to unlocking are here:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
From there you can flash CWM in one minute.
From there you can flash any rom via CWM in two minutes.
Good luck and don't do anything stupid.
im already rooted (used the old fashion command way)
i also need a good recovery (someone recommend the best one) ( i need to be able to do nan droid backups )
im going for jokers ICS rom ^.^
so please i need walk throughs that work with my version of atrix
system version = 4.5.141.mb860.att.en.us
model= mb860
android version=2.3.6
baseband = n_01.77.37p
webtop (not that i care) =wt-1.2.0-110_oly-6
kernel=2.6.32.9 [email protected] #2
build#=4.5.141
i appreciate the help!
also what is the downside to this? would i not be able to use the official ICS update?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
This is a great thread for new users. I suggest you read it thoroughly. If you have questions ask after you have read up on the process that you are asking about.
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Well I did read that ,actually if you look in my signature I already have a backflop running 2.3.4 on cm7. I am looking for what people think is best for the atrix. and the process for the new 2.3.6 update that caused some upset.
*EDIT* I'm sorry I did realize this wasn't posted from my computer
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if ur on at&t !!
the best way to unlock is to use the automatic bootloader unlocker !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=automatic
for how to do it, here's a youtube video describing the same !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6a0BWquqAc
also do some research before doing it !!
and be sure, never flash sbf files or use rsd lite after unlocking the bootloader !!!
i unlocked my bootloader using the automatic unlocker (but i was on 2.3.4[4.5.91]) !!!
Well i need to unlock that to load custom roms right?
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It has been a while since I rooted/unlocked the bootloader of my phone, but if I remember correctly, I followed similar steps as these.
Currently, I am using CWMs Touch Recovery, can be downloaded from their site, then flashed to the recovery partition using fastboot, I'm sure you know how to do this if you rooted the phone via command prompt. Do a google search, otherwise and current recovery image will do find for what you need, but read the reviews before flashing, some fail hard.
Once that is all done, you pretty much are all set, CWM Touch allows for backups to be completed, flashes to occure and wipes to happen.
I would also suggest that instead of just sticking with just jokersax, I would also suggest to check out turls, also available from jokers site. I personaly find turls to be a little more stable, and I seem to have minimal issues with turls, but everytime I see an update is available, I still jump to that one just to see what is up, then I may or may not jump back down, only because I can
After using turls and jokers ICS images, I haven't seen any downsides compared to stock, CM7, or any variants of the like, I love me my ICS. As far as official updates go, I wouldn't be too concerned about that, unless if somewhere else documented, I don't think the ATRIX will be seeing any official updates, but if something does show up, there is a script available on this site to resotre back to stock, then updates should work just fine. This tool seems to do the trick, I've used it personaly myself, got me right back to the stock moto install.
Stock ics from moto is official for q3 its on there site ^.^. But i want is sooner. Im just worried the new 2.3.6 update might of changed something
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You have to flash an SBF File to your phone Via RSDLite your phone will reboot a few times don't be scared
Then go to command prompt and type in command
fastboot oem unlock
Will give you Unique ID
Then type in
fastboot OEM unlock ############ unique ID
Then bam Unlocked bootloader
Make sure you use the correct SBF File for AT&T
And make sure you have A fastboot.exe file in your android sdk
To flash CWM flash it through the app first then flash it to your phone via Command Prompt
On command prompt type
fastboot flash recovery recovery press shift should auto correct make sure it is in the same folder as your Fastboot.exe
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thank you so much! how hard is it to reverse this? ( the boot loader unlock) say if i need to RMA it to AT&T or something...also what do you guys use as a recovery and or what do you recommend?
Once you unlock your bootloader - you cannot reverse it - its permanent... you can never re-lock it.
so no more OTA updates?
Not easily - it can be done.... Most NEW Roms are built off the OTA's and are better than the stock releases..... OTA's are not really a big deal. Biggest issue with unlocking your bootloader is that it instantly voids any/all warranties.
*sigh* i know but mine is up as far as i know and i am already two years with the phone....so im just waiting for quad cores...
i was able to return my unlocked Atrix to AT&T by flashing the stock 2.3.4 blah.blah.91 sbf. This does not re-lock it but gets rid of the Unlocked msg at boot screen
thank you ! that's what i needed to know!
so can i install a new recovery before i unlock the boot loader? which would you recommend? as i need to do a nandroid >.< , i did all this on my moto backflip...a while ago..and well....it didnt need an unlock..
ianwardell said:
*sigh* i know but mine is up as far as i know and i am already two years with the phone....so im just waiting for quad cores...
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Atrix 4G has only been out for a year a and a few days..... lol.
They gave me an upgrade ......that's odd
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Wrong Version?
I am sure you guys are trying to help out, but most are missing an important fact in his request. I noticed this because I am looking for the same answer for the same version as the OP. 2.3.6
The solutions posted so far all refer to 2.3.4 and do not work with 2.3.6. The one updated thread with a link to a site that claims to work on 2.3.6, does not list the Atrix MB860 with 2.3.6, it does list it with 2.3.4.
This does not work, it gets an dialog box error "failed to chmod file: /data/local/tmp", then another that says "failed to get shell root"
The one thread that users claim it does work with 4.5.141.MB880.ATT.en.US, but that's not an option in the script. And they don't give a clue as to what steps they followed.
EDIT: Took a leap of faith, man that turned my stomach ( this is my wife's phone, I don't want to brick it ). I can confirm that the latest link past page 85 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=automatic is valid as of 03/01/2012 and it is what I used. Followed the OP instructions and then then followed the prompts in the script. It did unlock, then I rooted and flashed CWM, option two.
Its the same as the 2.3.4 way. I figured it out an now have ics jokers rom
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I’m stuck in a rut. I got a Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T) last week and was trying to unlock it using the following instructions: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide#Unlocking_the_Bootloader
I installed RSD Lite 5.7, the Motorola Drivers, and downloaded the unlockable bootloader. I got to step 12, and then everything quickly went downhill. I got stuck on the horrid “Failed to boot 0x1000” screen, along with the list of options. I have tried booting into RSD, running RSD Lite, and loading the bootloader, but I get a “Device Interface” prompt…not exactly sure of the wording at the moment. I drained the battery last week messing with it, and had to buy a standalone charger (which I just received today).
I am not sure of the Android version/firmware version that was on the phone prior to doing this. I know, mistake #1.
My computer is recognizing the Atrix, but the RSD Lite is not able to install the unlockable bootloader (listed on the above site). I have downloaded one “Stock Restore” MFBSR.zip (I can’t seem to find the link to the thread) but this was not able to fix the problem. It recognized my device, but the Atrix wouldn’t accept any of the commands.
I am not sure of what to do, short of calling Motorola and trying to get them to help. I’m sure they would either want to replace it (charging me) or just basically tell me I’m SOL.
I wanted to try FruitCake’s recovery tool, and found the following thread, which has mirror links of some of the files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24472332#post24472332
I have no clue as to what I would use, so I haven’t even tried downloading one of them. I’m seriously at my wit’s end..I have been Googling and trying to avoid making a post about this. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am about to try the following directions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19986512&post=234
Also probably important to note that I tried unlocking it using Fastboot, but it was "Waiting for device" for forever and did nothing. When I try to go into Recovery, it says Magic Value Mismatch.
Thanks guys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857099
Try! Good Luck!
maggedo said:
I was stuck on the Moto Dual Core Screen as well. I used the automatic unlock MAIN program to unlock, root and install custom recovery. When I tried to flash epinter's CM10 ROM I got boot hang at the Moto screen.
You can RSD back to stock (e.g. I found the AT&T .151 sbf file and restored my phone to working condition on 2.3.6 GB).
In the end I figured out that the recovery in the auto unlock tool (both the telfar and CWM options) was borking the CM10 flash. I ended up:
1. RSD lite AT&T .151 GB 2.3.6 sbf file
2. Unlock Bootloader with automatic unlock
3. Root and install custom recovery
4. Boot into android
5. download goo.manager from play store
6. Install open source recovery with goo.manager
7. reboot into recovery
8. Make backup of everything
9. Flash JB CM10 & GApps
Phone is up and running w/o issues. A bit of googling should find you the necessary sbf to get you on your feet again.
Good luck!
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I am trying this...but when I am in RSD Lite, it says "Failed Flashing Process: Unable to retrieve interface handle (0x7027)". It does detect my device before this, saying Port Type: USB, IMEI/ESN/MEID: NA, and Status: Connected...
Please help!
KokoATL said:
I am trying this...but when I am in RSD Lite, it says "Failed Flashing Process: Unable to retrieve interface handle (0x7027)". It does detect my device before this, saying Port Type: USB, IMEI/ESN/MEID: NA, and Status: Connected...
Please help!
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http<delete>://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Go there and unlock your bootloader first.
Then flash the sbf above on post#2 again.
have u solve your problem?
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maggedo_defy said:
http<delete>://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
Go there and unlock your bootloader first.
Then flash the sbf above on post#2 again.
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He can't. Fastboot doesn't respond. Also he can't flash any SBF, everything fails.
Looks more like a hard brick to me...
Perhaps... (option number 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
soft bricked
KokoATL said:
I’m stuck in a rut. I got a Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T) last week and was trying to unlock it using the following instructions: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Atrix_4G:_Full_Update_Guide#Unlocking_the_Bootloader
I installed RSD Lite 5.7, the Motorola Drivers, and downloaded the unlockable bootloader. I got to step 12, and then everything quickly went downhill. I got stuck on the horrid “Failed to boot 0x1000” screen, along with the list of options. I have tried booting into RSD, running RSD Lite, and loading the bootloader, but I get a “Device Interface” prompt…not exactly sure of the wording at the moment. I drained the battery last week messing with it, and had to buy a standalone charger (which I just received today).
I am not sure of the Android version/firmware version that was on the phone prior to doing this. I know, mistake #1.
My computer is recognizing the Atrix, but the RSD Lite is not able to install the unlockable bootloader (listed on the above site). I have downloaded one “Stock Restore” MFBSR.zip (I can’t seem to find the link to the thread) but this was not able to fix the problem. It recognized my device, but the Atrix wouldn’t accept any of the commands.
I am not sure of what to do, short of calling Motorola and trying to get them to help. I’m sure they would either want to replace it (charging me) or just basically tell me I’m SOL.
I wanted to try FruitCake’s recovery tool, and found the following thread, which has mirror links of some of the files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24472332#post24472332
I have no clue as to what I would use, so I haven’t even tried downloading one of them. I’m seriously at my wit’s end..I have been Googling and trying to avoid making a post about this. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am about to try the following directions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19986512&post=234
Also probably important to note that I tried unlocking it using Fastboot, but it was "Waiting for device" for forever and did nothing. When I try to go into Recovery, it says Magic Value Mismatch.
Thanks guys.
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Did the same to mine about 5hr 's ago, but i found These SBF files (https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/atrix-sbf-files ) found the one i was running ,booted the phone into RSD mode again and ran it in RSD Lite ,took a while about 30mins but it worked .
hope this works for you
Hey,
I was on CM7, then I flashed Stock Gingerbread using CWM (Fruitcake, I think), I want to remove root and the "unlocked" sign when booting. I was searching this forum (and the rest of the internet ) for a couple of days and didn't find a solution. Either the links are dead or there is a person threating with hard brick. Does anyone know how to do this safely and has necessary files, please? Thank you in advance.
Wait, what exactly do you want to do?
If you want to just remove the text while the BL and everything else remains unlocked... That is impossible, you cannot do that.
If you want to re-lock your BL... well, that would probably be the only time (apart from when unlocking the BL) when you should reach for a SBF. There is no other known way to re-lock the BL.
Yep, I need to re-lock the BL, to get the phone to factory state (I know it won't actually re-lock the BL, just the sign will disappear). But I didn't find any usable SBF's, everybody is writing about hardbrick or the links are down. I found a couple of US ATT SBF's , but really don't know which one to use, I really don't want to brick my phone
Okay, I found this site with SBF's:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/89f588286a560e39/
I guess this one SHOULD put my phone back to factory state without root access and unlocked sign. Does anyone know, if it's safe? And if it's the only file I need to flash. Thanks
All the SBFs were removed here because they are too dangerous. For that same reason, you won't find many people here who will be willing to help you with them, not even say "yes, this one is good" or "no, don't use this one". It's just too dangerous and nobody wants to take responsibility for other people's phones like that. Not to mention, you failed to give any relevant information on your phone, so even if someone wanted to help, they can't.
What information do you have on mind?
Currently I'm running rooted unlocked stock gingerbread 2.3.4 (System version: 45.31.20.MB860.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU, Build number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20).
If flashing SBF is dangerous, is there any method to get back to factory state?
Yes, that would be the information needed.
Flashing a SBF is the only known way to remove the "Unlocked" text while booting; however you will still find very little support here for doing that - like I said, it is too dangerous, things can go wrong too easily.
You can flash a fruitcake to return the system to stock, but the "Unlocked" text will remain.
That's what I was afraid of So no one will tell me: "Yes, with your configuration you can flash this and you'll be fine."
Nevermind, I will send for repair like this (problem with touchscreen - fantom touches, quite common hardware problem on atrixes) and in the worst case I´ll just pay for the repair.
Anyways, thank you for help, I really appreciate it! :good:
People have been known to just flash over the stock firmware and send it in and be fine. A lot of service centers don't really care about the unlocked BL or even a custom recovery.
i think he can remove unlocked sign with flashing motorola logo. if i remember corectly
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Nope.