Photon Unlocking/Re-locking Bootloader - Motorola Photon 4G

I was curios to know if I am able to re-lock my bootloader after flashing CyanogenMod to get my 4G back... Anyone know if I can do this?

brianbrifri said:
I was curios to know if I am able to re-lock my bootloader after flashing CyanogenMod to get my 4G back... Anyone know if I can do this?
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Sure you can ! and its very easy there are 2 ways to do this , via full sbf flash and with the nopudding4u.sbf , heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519 scroll down until you see the Root/Unlock/Relock Method and Files section ( thanks to user Lokifish for making it easy to find )

manybreak said:
Sure you can ! and its very easy there are 2 ways to do this , via full sbf flash and with the nopudding4u.sbf , heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519 scroll down until you see the Root/Unlock/Relock Method and Files section ( thanks to user Lokifish for making it easy to find )
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Thanks for this! Sorry, I just came back to check haha. However, I'm currently running the 2.3.5 version and as it mentions, that version cannot be unlocked. Do you know if I am able to downgrade with the previously released SBFs?

Please use search as there are a ton of threads about this.
In answer to your question. No. you cannot downgrade. You can root and use Live ROM or "MOF 2.3.5.ish {locked}" and I think there may be one other locked rom.
manybreak said:
Sure you can ! and its very easy there are 2 ways to do this , via full sbf flash and with the nopudding4u.sbf , heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519 scroll down until you see the Root/Unlock/Relock Method and Files section ( thanks to user Lokifish for making it easy to find )
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Unlock/relock does not work on any AOSP/CM/MIUI ROM.

malware
All my systems flag that ezdownloader as malware. Is there a mirror?
Lokifish Marz said:
Please use search as there are a ton of threads about this.
In answer to your question. No. you cannot downgrade. You can root and use Live ROM or "MOF 2.3.5.ish {locked}" and I think there may be one other locked rom.
Unlock/relock does not work on any AOSP/CM/MIUI ROM.
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Rooting stock V20C (2.3.3)

Hi folks...
According to reports on this forum, some people seem to have managed rooting their stock 2.3.3 roms.
However, I don't seem to be able to do this
I used the official LG update tool to upgrade to V20C, and it looks like I have a perfectly working Gingerbread installation, but when I try to root (using Gingerbreak, which I thought should work), nothing happens (Gingerbreak keeps running without changing anything).
In the DEV forum FAQ, there is no information about rooting GB roms (yet).
If anyone who successfully did this, would care to comment, I'd be very much obliged
thanks
d
Install cyper avjit gb rom via recovery..its already rooted
Somyab said:
Install cyper avjit gb rom via recovery..its already rooted
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He cannot do any such thing with stock recovery. ("I used the official LG update tool to upgrade to V20C".) Duh!
@OP: See the recovery howto in my signature.
doktornotor said:
@OP: See the recovery howto in my signature.
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Either that or do this:
in ADB:
adb devices
adb shell
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
then open superoneclick and root (using psneuter).
Thanks, that worked fine. First time I tried I had some problems but I must have done something wrong
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USB debug must be enabled?
What to you mean with 'in ADB'?
ZatBaloo said:
What to you mean with 'in ADB'?
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Read the sticky threads for n00bs.
I mean I have no ADB.exe in andriod-sdk-windows\tools
ZatBaloo said:
I mean I have no ADB.exe in andriod-sdk-windows\tools
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Use the EXE installer since obviously you have no clue what you are doing.
crap... didn't see the text file. adb has been moved to platform-tools. sorry
Doktornotor seems to have disappeared (deleted?) and his signature's gone with him also, it's impossible now to search on his username.
Does anyone have a link to the thread where he describes how to root by flashing? I'm probably too stupid to wrap my head around the search function on this site because I really can't find the thread. (by the way I don't think it was the general thread where he tells you how to flash gingerbead)
dryhte said:
Doktornotor seems to have disappeared (deleted?) and his signature's gone with him also, it's impossible now to search on his username.
Does anyone have a link to the thread where he describes how to root by flashing? I'm probably too stupid to wrap my head around the search function on this site because I really can't find the thread. (by the way I don't think it was the general thread where he tells you how to flash gingerbead)
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I believe the file to be flashed was this, but I haven't tried it and I can't find the original thread either. :/
mihir287 said:
I believe the file to be flashed was this, but I haven't tried it and I can't find the original thread either. :/
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Thanks, I have the file but it's the thread that I need
EDIT: found it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146566 (3rd post) Maybe Ciaox should mention in his howto-repo that this contains info about rooting stock 2.3.3

Atrix official 2.3.4 bootloader unlock help!

Hey guys, im sure theres a thread about this already and please dont pick on me, i just cant find it for the love of me, plus my boss is on my ass about computer time.
can someone please point me in the direction of unlocking the bootloader on a atrix that came with the official 2.3.4 update. i really hate blur and i want to install a custom rom, i have superuser and cwm installed i just need to unlock the bootloader
thank you!
Dude wrong thread do not post in development why dont you read the fda rules before you post something else up again
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how do i move it to Q&A, again im trying to do this while my boss is on my case
Well before Mr. Clown jumps on and closes your thread, did you try to look at the thread about 4 posts up called
International House of Pudding?
just a thought
Post in Q&A next time, you will get hammered for posting in wrong section and possibly infraction if you do it to many times, I believe..
ya his method wont work as my bootloader is still locked i keep getting the fastboot oem unlock not implemented error, im about to stop trying soon
waldoelx7241 said:
ya his method wont work as my bootloader is still locked i keep getting the fastboot oem unlock not implemented error, im about to stop trying soon
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Did you try flashing the unlock sbf first with RSD Lite?
It's painful how unhelpful people are around here.
Did you already update to 2.3.4 over the Motorola servers? I thought I remember people saying that you're unable to unlock the bootloader on the final release build of GB :<
waldoelx7241 said:
ya his method wont work as my bootloader is still locked i keep getting the fastboot oem unlock not implemented error, im about to stop trying soon
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well you should try and flash Download ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root here through RSDLite 5.3.1 link
if that does not work you should try looking at
Guide for beginners
EDIT:
waldoelx7241 said:
It's painful how unhelpful people are around here
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Ummm I believe that I have provided helpful and informative information. Why recreate someone else guide's when it works and is already posted?
KefkaticFanatic said:
It's painful how unhelpful people are around here.
Did you already update to 2.3.4 over the Motorola servers? I thought I remember people saying that you're unable to unlock the bootloader on the final release build of GB :<
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You can still unlock, you will just have a soft brick that will fix when you issue the unlock commands. You just have to make sure that you use the fruitcakes through CWM if you need to go to an earlier build or else you will hard brick.
Here, since you're in such a rush, take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I would like to thank everyone who did help, after a few tries pudding was sucessful, thank you all!!!

Step By Step process to root Xperia S

As me as a noob face difficulties rooting Xperia s as I see:what: so I request any XS dev to prepare a step by step guide as you did on updating the Xperia s to ics. We need it
This thread is relevant to my interests.
18lama said:
This thread is relevant to my interests.
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Ofcourse to all of us,
\m/ :Xperia:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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What if I dont wanna UL bootloader
\m/ :Xperia:
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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Just Telling "use search button" to people with new thread isnt helpful and doesnt solves our problem, Clean your eyes look carefully "Step By Step guide" ? Can you see that, okay now put it in the search button- if you get what you want you are a genius. If no then you know what you are
\m/ :Xperia:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
scook94 said:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
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I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
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Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
K900 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
scook94 said:
Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
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Awww thank you soo much. You know what, you should be a moderator:sly:
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
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Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
andronym said:
Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
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Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
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OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
andronym said:
OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
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Can we flash directly with ICS Generic CH
\m/ :Xperia:
No!
1st Gingerbread then ICS!
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
18lama said:
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
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Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
K900 said:
Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
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I had done that. When using the flashtool I had kept that option checked but when I did successfully (no errors messages in flashtool) flashed and downgraded to GB from ICS, I was not able to download any apps from play store. I was also unable to login into google chat. I was able to use my gmail app without any issues though. Is this normal?
I did xda and google search on this issue about not being able to login to google chat etc, almost 90% of them said that you have to remove your primary google account which is not possible to do unless you root or do a factory reset.

[Q] .:New Method to root Andoid:.

Hello,
I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. Bought this device last April. At that time I was completely new to rooting device. I didn't know what to do. I searched online about rooting device, read many post by users in various blogs and threads here in XDA. Then I was very curious to root my device. But even then, though i knew what rooting was and its merits and demerits, i had no idea how to root my device. So I started searching again for an easy and fast way to root my device. Then I came me across the framaroot thread here and thanks to the developer of Framaroot, I was able to root my android safely without any problems. It was a very useful app for beginners who had no idea about rooting.
After few months, I received a firmware update. I had no idea what changes it would bring about in my device. In a hope to find out the new features, I updated the firmware. But sadly, there wasn't any noticeable change. So once again I seeked the help of framaroot to root my device. I was left with an error message and didn't know what to do. Again by searching on Google, I came to know about the OTA update about which I had no idea prior to the firmware update. I realized that the OTA update was a curse to Android rooting and I was left with my boring stock rom without anything. Today again I searched all over the Internet for a very safe and easy method to root my device but couldn't find anything like the framaroot. So here I am kindly requesting, the deveopers to kindly update the already existing methodsor make a new easy method to root android devices so that people new to android can experiment and enjoy root features. Sorry for the long story, thought it might be useful by explaining everything in detail. Hope I have not violated any of the XDA rules. If I did, I apologise for that too but please don't remove this thread. It would be very nice if anyone can find a solution as there are many people in the same situation as I am right now.
Thanking XDA and all the developers for there services.
-superdroidboy
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
amirTor said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
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Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
superdroidboy said:
Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
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1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
Basically all the OP questions are answered in the faqs and guides .
Root is constantly updated as and when possible but its not a simple question of just making a new one . Read the relevant root threads .
Stock recovery
amirTor said:
1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
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Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
superdroidboy said:
Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
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No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
tallman43 said:
No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
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Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
superdroidboy said:
Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
tallman43 said:
Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
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Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
superdroidboy said:
Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
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If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
tallman43 said:
If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
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Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
Searched online. Couldn't find anything that tells the difference.
superdroidboy said:
Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
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Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
tallman43 said:
Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
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Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
superdroidboy said:
Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
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If you mean flashing through stock recovery no!! N7000 a different device Brick comes to mind I think you need to read the stickies a bit more if you are thinking of doing things like that!!

[Q] Cyanogenmod 10.2 on HOX+ International

I've searched and searched for a proper guide to do this, but without look. Somehow Google are not able to distinguish between the standard X and X+. Does anyone here have a guide thats broken down in all steps? I've never rooted my Android phone before, so need all the basics.
Thanks!
Morten_Hjort said:
I've searched and searched for a proper guide to do this, but without look. Somehow Google are not able to distinguish between the standard X and X+. Does anyone here have a guide thats broken down in all steps? I've never rooted my Android phone before, so need all the basics.
Thanks!
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Welcome on XDA!
for Root; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430358
On Post 2 the creator write how to unlock bootloader..
Kernel flash also with this tool all steps to install customrom in the treat from the Rom!
Warcliffe said:
Welcome on XDA!
for Root; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430358
On Post 2 the creator write how to unlock bootloader..
Kernel flash also with this tool all steps to install customrom in the treat from the Rom!
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Thanks! I'll give a go and let you know if it works
Hmm the app cant recognize my phone on Win7. And I'm not allowed to write this in the forum. So I'm no step further at the moment :l
I'm having the same issue. I have tried going through Cyanogenmod's website, which said device not recognised, which confuses me!?
paulmoody24 said:
I'm having the same issue. I have tried going through Cyanogenmod's website, which said device not recognised, which confuses me!?
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Yeah I think their auto-installer dont support the HOX+
Morten_Hjort said:
Yeah I think their auto-installer dont support the HOX+
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I haven't even managed to unlock bootloader through HTC's dev website!?

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