I am trying to use the HTCdev S-On method (a variant of it also shown here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426377) to install a new custom ROM on my Amaze 4G. The problem is that every ICS based ROM I find and like stipulates S-Off as a prerequisite. Are there any ROMs out there for this phone that can be used with S-On? If not, at what point in this method can I perform the wire trick to put this phone into S-Off?
NWsoccerfan said:
I am trying to use the HTCdev S-On method (a variant of it also shown here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426377) to install a new custom ROM on my Amaze 4G. The problem is that every ICS based ROM I find and like stipulates S-Off as a prerequisite. Are there any ROMs out there for this phone that can be used with S-On? If not, at what point in this method can I perform the wire trick to put this phone into S-Off?
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http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358477
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167596
All info that you need is above...read each and every...everything will be fine..
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shubham211995 said:
http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358477
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167596
All info that you need is above...read each and every...everything will be fine..
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Sorry, but I've seen those links before and they don't really answer my question. Besides, the first link is for ubuntu users, the second only shows the wire trick, but not where in the process it should be used, and the third link addresses upgrade from GB to ICS, which is not my case. I am already on ICS, on a T-Mobile branded amaze 4G and I use Windows 7, not Ubuntu.
NWsoccerfan said:
Sorry, but I've seen those links before and they don't really answer my question. Besides, the first link is for ubuntu users, the second only shows the wire trick, but not where in the process it should be used, and the third link addresses upgrade from GB to ICS, which is not my case. I am already on ICS, on a T-Mobile branded amaze 4G and I use Windows 7, not Ubuntu.
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Lol..for s-off you must use ubuntu...( you may use live CD?)
I have posted links for your reference...
If you have read correctly then in the 3rd.link on the 1st page there are so many links given for s-off.
There is no support for windows.so you must go with ubuntu.
Now got it?? Why I posted above links...the process of soff is same for all amaze....
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I use the VIPER Rom without S-Off and it is very awesome to boot. Better battery life I think.
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I have to admit that I'm a little confused. I'm just about to meet a guy to trade my current phone for the 3D.
Some of the things I'm reading lead me to believe that unlocking with the HTC method, rooting,etc will NOT let me run ICS once it's released.
If I get a phone on 1.50 today and unlock and then root using the posted methods, does that keep me from being able to run ICS ever?
If no, why wouldn't I want to use the HTC method?
As an aside, will wi-fi tether work with 4G if I run wifi tether?
Please help!
Thans
You will be ok. If your cell comes with 1.5 you can still root using htc method and you will be able to have ics and will be able to tether as well.
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colestein said:
I have to admit that I'm a little confused. I'm just about to meet a guy to trade my current phone for the 3D.
Some of the things I'm reading lead me to believe that unlocking with the HTC method, rooting,etc will NOT let me run ICS once it's released.
If I get a phone on 1.50 today and unlock and then root using the posted methods, does that keep me from being able to run ICS ever?
If no, why wouldn't I want to use the HTC method?
As an aside, will wi-fi tether work with 4G if I run wifi tether?
Please help!
Thans
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The method for flashing ROMs with the hboot 1.50 is that you flash it differently (through fastboot) though there are many guides out now that make it even more simpler. Anyway, the guides out now make rooting and flashing a piece of cake so don't worry.
1.50 S-ON = no worries, one more step, all good
Thanks Guys. I'm freaked out but am going to give it a try. After having a Photon and an Epic Touch, I'm so glad I have my 3D back, even on 1.50 bootloader. I missed this phone.
unlock coming soon
hboot 1.5 will be unlocked soon. and all is good with having s on unlock from htc. just another step!
Idk I'm not getting my hopes up on the new 1.5 hb unlock. You can flash roms in recovery the kernel won't flash tho. Fortunately this is android so there's an app for that.
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I was with blackberry for 7 years and recently made the switch to the HTC Evo 3D (gsm). While I love it, the email has been subpar although mostly due to godaddy sucking
I want to upgrade to ICS, but it seems so overwhelming compared to blackberry which i knew like the back of my hand and Im scared i'll brick it.
1) what is the most stable build of ICS for my evo, and
2) does anyone have a link to a good tutorial to flash/upgrade, I want to learn it well
Thank you I appreciate it greatly!!
je61
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535987 this guide should have everything you need. As far as the best ICS rom it looks like cool sense 3.6 is the one. I'm using a cdma evo3d so I can't say for sure. Just read read and read again before starting the unlocking of the bootloader and you'll be in good shape
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just found out this thing has the shooter_v or hboot thing already installed, so i cant follow the instructions. how do i reset this?
je61 said:
just found out this thing has the shooter_v or hboot thing already installed, so i cant follow the instructions. how do i reset this?
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What hboot are you?
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crpercodani said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535987 this guide should have everything you need. As far as the best ICS rom it looks like cool sense 3.6 is the one. I'm using a cdma evo3d so I can't say for sure. Just read read and read again before starting the unlocking of the bootloader and you'll be in good shape
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I'd try flashmaniac's method, it seems simpler...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23379815
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Afaik, ics still a leak version but so bugless, maybe you'll dind a minor unnecessary bug when using it.. Just in case you find a bug share it to the dev..
Before you're talking about ics for further more, you need to root your devices first in order to gain control of your phone:
1. Unlock your bootloader using htc method
2. And follow the guidance in this link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17250151
After this 2 step, if you wanna still to gain a permanent root in order to upgrade your baseband, radio, firmware etc, you need to s-off your evo, check this link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23379702
Careful for the last one, read it carefully or you gonna brick it...
Hope it helps..
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the most stable roms are the mwakious rom and the virtuous shooter
Thanks for the help guys. This is what my phone says currently when I hold down PWR+VOL DOWN:
SHOOTER_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.49.0008
i was using this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535987
but ran into so many errors. For example, heres a few steps:
2. Unlock your device the htcdev way. Visit http://www.htcdev.com and follow the instructions.
You can take a preview of all the steps in attached zip below.
3. Read this post by flashmaniac, http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...88&postcount=1
4. Read this post by happyhallsy8 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...58&postcount=1
5. Uninstall the HTC sync application from your computer.
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well I unlocked it using step 2 no issues, it seems 3 and 4 are irrelevant? But its not really worded or explained well. Is step 5 necessary too?
Now here's where I ran into real problems. I then proceeded to the next steps installing the clockwork mod which worked, i go thru the prompts etc to load the Zips to my SDcard, i then try to install from zip, error, i try to install custom rom from zip, error. I cannot proceed any further.
HELP!
do u need hboot 1.49.0007 for this or what?
mate its because you are still s-on. There's an app called flash image GUI which is what you need, flashing rooms from clockwork mod can only be done with s-off, I successfully gained s-off on my GSM evo with the 1.49 hboot using Revolutionary, its up to you whether you try for s-off or flash roms using the s-on method. Hope that helps.
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ok. now im following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17233858#post17233858
pretty straight forward.. except that when i get to step #4
(cd c:\adb
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p31 of=/mnt/sdcard/mmcblk0p31.img)
it tells me, permission DENIED.
what do I do? im in admin.. dont know what else i can do..
je61 said:
ok. now im following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17233858#post17233858
pretty straight forward.. except that when i get to step #4
(cd c:\adb
adb shell dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p31 of=/mnt/sdcard/mmcblk0p31.img)
it tells me, permission DENIED.
what do I do? im in admin.. dont know what else i can do..
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It means you aren't fully rooted, which Rom are you on?
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I am fully rooted. on the rogers ruu
je61 said:
I am fully rooted. on the rogers ruu
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Use a Rom like leedroid for that process, also if you just want ics you don't need s-off, install 4ext recovery and flash Roms like you were s-off...
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I thought I read we can still root this software update
But have to use HTC dev plus a script
Anyone confirm this and have a link to what I need to root the update
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Yeah but it uses the HTC unlock, so...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
Root will always be available.
HTC gave us a root method
But the annoying thing is that HTC gave us a root method that wipes your phone first.
I'm still waiting for a new temp root exploit so that I can run Titanium Backup first before I do the dev unlock.
I wonder if anybody is actually working on one, or if everybody just takes it on faith that *somebody* must be.
I bet if the HTC method wasn't there, people would be trying harder to find one.
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This tool works like a charm, and HTC has no idea you are rooted. I used it last night - took about 10 min. You pretty much download drivers and this app, and run the app. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
What's wrong with HTC Unlock?
I used HTC Unlock and it was a breeze. Given being a noob since this is my first HTC device i've tinkered with, it was quite painless
The only things wrong with it are that:
1. It wipes all your customizations so you have to start over from scratch, or from what some non-root backup app can restore which isn't much.
2. It doesn't give you S-Off, so you can't flash radio updates, but to me that's no big deal.
The biggest issue with HTC dev on the newest H-boot is that you cannot flash kernels normally through recovery
Never accept an OTA. S-Off is soooooo convenient
ronnienyc said:
This tool works like a charm, and HTC has no idea you are rooted. I used it last night - took about 10 min. You pretty much download drivers and this app, and run the app. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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Pretty sure they still know. It still has to extreact info from the phone to get token to unlock phone. You just don't see it happening but the program is contacting HTC to unlock the phone.
klbjr said:
Pretty sure they still know. It still has to extreact info from the phone to get token to.
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It is incognito.
I thought TWRP / HTC Dumlock could now flash kernels with S-OFF:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/07/team-win-recovery-project-2-2-1-adds-dumlock-for-boot-flashing-on-latest-evo-4g-lte-firmware.html
Regaw uses minimal user information in the unlocking process.
With that said, you can never be sure HTC doesn't know you unlocked it. Frankly, Its not going to matter if they know or know when your boot loader says relocked.
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Rxpert said:
The biggest issue with HTC dev on the newest H-boot is that you cannot flash kernels normally through recovery
Never accept an OTA. S-Off is soooooo convenient
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You can flash kernels with HTC dev unlock.
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I'm s off and I wanna get the new update complete with root and keep my s off can u guide me what to do and I don't have recovery yet I just rooted and then apply s off and that's all
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tech7 said:
I'm s off and I wanna get the new update complete with root and keep my s off can u guide me what to do and I don't have recovery yet I just rooted and then apply s off and that's all
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This thread has information about flashing a custom recovery in the OP and also links to the stock rooted roms that you can flash in recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830098
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pbarrett said:
I thought TWRP / HTC Dumlock could now flash kernels with S-OFF:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/07/team-win-recovery-project-2-2-1-adds-dumlock-for-boot-flashing-on-latest-evo-4g-lte-firmware.html
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With S-OFF you can flash anything you want. You dont need dumlock
Rydah805 said:
You can flash kernels with HTC dev unlock.
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Not through the normal channels with the new H-boot
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
pbarrett said:
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
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I would like to know this also
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pbarrett said:
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
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The kernel in the ROM doesnt get flashed. When going from sense to sense it isnt an issue because its still the stock HTC kernel
If you try flashing cm10 without pushing the boot.img the phone wont boot because it has an AOSP ROM and sense kernel
Abnormal channels would be your fastboot flash, htc dumlock, or flashgui
What's the problem.with not being able to flash the kernal thur recovery? You can still push it via fastboot. It not so much of an inconvenience that you would want to not have root and do tons of cool **** to your phone. Who cares if HTC knows you are unlocked? BFD!
Unlock your phone and enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed except flashing radios and kernal via recovery.
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Hi guys I am a new and very happy EVO 4G LTE user. Got my phone almost 2 weeks ago. Its a very sexy device.
But I am wondering if I am using my phone to its full capabilities. I haven't rooted or install any rom , but I am familiar with installing roms. I did it to my Evo 4G. I am no expert I id go through a bit of trouble to get it right.
I want to know what are some MUST HAVE things for this phone. Ive read about google now and I would love to be able to use an app like that. I think I have to install a rom for that and i am willing to do it. I am a bit scared to do the rom and flash a rom because I dont want to mess it up. Its running so nice right now. But if anyone is willing to help me and guide me in the right direction so I install some cool stuff and most important something that is well made. I want to see if you guys recommend me some roms and maybe a guide on how to root it and install roms and do it all correctly.
Thanks in advance and if you can post some links to maybe youtube vids that would be greatly appreciated.
Rooting is pretty straight-forward. It just depends on what hboot u have. Zedomax's root method is preferred to htcdevunlock, but if u plan to s-off the difference is minimal. Sorry if this is confusing. Do u know your hboot version? To find out turn phone off, then when turning back on hold down power and volume down until screen pops up. Look for hboot version # and remember that.
As far as a good stock starter rom with google now and multitasking fix I'd go with flex 360's stock w/ goodies. It has the beauty of sense but with the better battery life and speed of a custom rom. Actually haven't found a rom I like more since I left the og EVO.
What is the difference between s-on and s-off? What are the pros and cons of each on.
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The version is 1.19.0000
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Does that Rom flex 360 have any issues with WiFi or 4g. Cuz that's something I don't want to lose.
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The difference between son and soff is that soff gives direct write access to the partitions. Son does not allow you to flash the kernel unless in recovery or flash any firmware updates. There is a downgrade toolkit being worked on and it's looking good from all the talk going on in the thread.
om4 said:
The difference between son and soff is that soff gives direct write access to the partitions. Son does not allow you to flash the kernel in recovery or flash any firmware updates. There is a downgrade toolkit being worked on and it's looking good from all the talk going on in the thread.
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if u and up rooting and flashing a rom try mean rom!! :good:
If you hadn't quoted I wouldn't have caught my typo lol
Speaking as a noob my self.. if you really want ot root your phone.. listen to the folks on this forum .. they are extremely knowlegable and have helped me out of a couple of jams .. and just read alot.. this forum.. and any thing you can get your hands on
Viper rom is the best customizable rom and battery life is getting up there (currently challenging viper and awillis!) Meanrom most stock rom ever and its mad fast (version 4.8) stock with goodies aka flex360 rom is focused on multitasking and before that it was smoothest stock rom and was a deep sleeper (havent tried the recent version). Cm10 by deck is best aosp version of jelly bean (4.1) still a nightlie build but its daily driver worthy. These were the roms ive flashed and ran the past week.. i kept switching, hard to stay on one cause all of them are amazing. I personally flash for fun and to try the stuff that the devs have given us. Choose whatever fits u and satisfy u. Dont forget these are the devs choice to give us, so take what we have! Im sure there are other roms that r good its just i havent ran them cause theres too much but kudos to any devs that take their time on building a rom for us.
Btw Plz dont bash on my opinions im just saying
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Felixcgp said:
Does that Rom flex 360 have any issues with WiFi or 4g. Cuz that's something I don't want to lose.
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No issues with WiFi or 4g at all. Every rom has some little things wrong with it, but no more than stock does.
U want to use the htcdev unlock method to root. It's really easy, just follow the directions. I don't have the link since I'm on xda app. Just search EVO LTE forum for root. It's possible that the regawmod root method will still work, but they both use the htcdev unlock.
Also, flashing roms is going to be different than og EVO. U need to flash kernel separate from rom using flashGUI or adb tools via fastboot. Unless u decide to go s-off, then u can flash rom like you're used to
I'm running cleanrom 1.5 and I love it! I rooted mine in July so I'm sure there is a whole new way to root it now. But soff is pretty awesome. There are some great kernals out there and they can do wonders for your speed and battery life.
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hey guy i just got an evo lte its boot 1.12 if any of you kind folks would guide me on the best(EASIEST)way to root s off thanks in advance
ricohz said:
hey guy i just got an evo lte its boot 1.12 if any of you kind folks would guide me on the best(EASIEST)way to root s off thanks in advance
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Search zedomax root method for root. Then lazypanda for s-off. Just follow instructions to a T and u will be fine.
U lucky bc 1.12.
Another new user here. I'm rooted but everything else is still stock. I've got HBoot 1.12 so it sounds like S-OFF will be easy. After that do I need to update the firmware and/or radio or can I go straight to TWRP recovery and try out custom ROMs?
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Another new user here. I'm rooted but everything else is still stock. I've got HBoot 1.12 so it sounds like S-OFF will be easy. After that do I need to update the firmware and/or radio or can I go straight to TWRP recovery and try out custom ROMs?
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U can go straight to twrp now and flash roms all u want. Ur rooted and have hboot 1.12, so just install rom from twrp and ur good. If u had 1.15+ then u would have to flash the kernel seperate, but no need to worry about that.
If u want s-off u should probably just go straight from root to lazypanda since the closest thing to stock works the best. Just make sure u read everything u can and follow directions exactly and u will be fine.
As far as flashing radios u can do that, but go s-off first so u don't have issues here. S-off allows u access to all partitions on your phone. 1.12 is good on access as well but just not as much as being totally s-off.
Make sure u flash radios properly, never downgrade or u will brick most likely. Follow captain throwback's radio thread for further in depth tips.
Hey guys,
I was looking around at the other sub-forums trying to figure out how to turn S-ON, Relock my bootloader, and unroot the phone... was hoping someone could help.
I used DirtyRacun to turn S-OFF.
I got a replacement device and need to send the phone back to Sprint and wanted to send them a stock device.
diginkZ said:
Hey guys,
I was looking around at the other sub-forums trying to figure out how to turn S-ON, Relock my bootloader, and unroot the phone... was hoping someone could help.
I used DirtyRacun to turn S-OFF.
I got a replacement device and need to send the phone back to Sprint and wanted to send them a stock device.
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i kno u didnt search this fourm.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744700
evo401 said:
i kno u didnt search this fourm.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744700
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I saw that, but as I stated, I used DirtyRacun to turn S-OFF... I guess by your reply the methods are the same.
I didn't see it state anywhere in that thread the methods are the same.
I just tried the link you posted, using the RUU method, and of course it doesn't work...
What is your hboot+
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mrlakadaddy said:
What is your hboot+
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I see what I did wrong, looks like more than likely I was using the wrong HBOOT version of the RUU.
Once I get the correct one I think what the previous member linked to will work.
Thanks for the help guys!
If you go to unlimited.io and check the different methods of gaining S-Off, you'll notice that they are all linking to the same page. So the same method with work for any method.
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