hey guys, im from the UK and have not got the .69 or .402 update ( unbranded and unlocked ) could i flash the germany .402 firmware and it would have no consequences?
many thanks
J
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
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Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
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kbadone said:
Yes! My phone came with UK unbranded firmware and flashed the German unbranded 2 days ago. Works like a charm! Actually I highly recommend doing that ASAP cause the UK firmware is known for getting released 2 weeks later after a new firmware gets rolled out! So you don't have to worry about waiting for future updates...
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acheney1990 said:
Yes I flashed to the new German update from .55 in Canada and works well.
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I'm new to Sony myself, after 4 Samsung flagships.
Anyone care to give to some insights about what to do? Except Untick 'data' under 'wipe' when I get there? I have Taiwan Z2 on .69 which i got OTA from my previous .55
I downloaded this file "D6503_17.1.1.A.0.402_DE Unbranded.ftf" which i believe is the unbranded Germany .402
Thank you!
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If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
Jay01 said:
If I unlock my bootloader, will that wipe the data off the phone?
Edit: actually do I need to unlock bootloader to install the latest firmware?
thanks
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Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
stanley08 said:
Yes. unlocking bootloader will wipe the data on the device, so DO BACKUP.
And no. You don't need to Unlock BL to flash Stock ROM. Only to flash custom kernels and ROMs and which is not even always the case
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Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
Jay01 said:
Thanks mate - so flashing a stock ROM won't wipe my phone?
Sorry for the N00B questions, I've always had a Nexus, now jumped ship to Xperia
Thanks again
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No. Flashing stock won't wipe ur phone. I did so yesterday, with Sony Updater Service (SUS) And it asked if i wanted to wipe or not. I chose not to wipe. And it didn't. Everything working fine till now... Look at my Signature, I also.. Got to be Recognized on xda for Helping Samsung Users. But i'm a Sony Noob.
Cheers!
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Ive seen this on the arc section and it works !
Do not try this if you have an unlocked bootloader or if you dont know what your doing! I'm not resposible if you break or brick your phone!
If you're already on a rooted .184/.181 firmware and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware. If not:
- Backup the apps you need (if you have root)
- flash to .184 UK firmware with the flashtool (Do a clean install or else you will have alot of force closes)
- heres the .184 UK firmware and the flash tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
- Use Gingerbreak http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765 or Superoneclick to root your device
- Update your Play using a OTA(over the air) update(Got to settings->About phone->Software update)
- Restore your apps
- Enjoy your rooted 2.3.3!!!
NOTE !!! : The only thing you should do after you flash and before ota update is to root and nuthin more.
NOTE 2: The Generic UK firmware works worldwide. Doesn't matter what phone you have except for the Verizon model. So if you have an AT&T R800a dev/google conference unit or UK or Rogers or France or any other phone. It will work It will not brick your phone
emann56 said:
Ive seen this on the arc section and it works !
Do not try this if you have an unlocked bootloader or if you dont know what your doing! I'm not resposible if you break or brick your phone!
If you're allready on a rooted .181 and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware. If not:
- flash to a 3.0.A.2.181 firmware with the flashtool
- Use Gingerbreak or Superoneclick to root your device
- Update your Arc/Play using a OTA(over the air) update(Got to settings->About phone->Software update)
- Enjoy your rooted 2.3.3!!!
Note this only works on .181 firmwares
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I just saw this too in the arc section does it actually work?
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thatsupnow said:
I just saw this too in the arc section does it actually work?
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Only xperia plays that would work are from NZ or canada. Both of them comes with .181 Ive been waiting for an OTA update but no dice. thatsupnow didnt you say you got one?
Yea man I've flashed the UK generic awhile ago and I've had this ota update for a bit now but didn't want to update didn't want to lose root
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Yea man I've flashed the UK generic awhile ago and I've had this ota update for a bit now but didn't want to update didn't want to lose root
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Check your build number. UK generic is .184 not 181
Yea I just saw that sorry I'm on .184
Well damn where can we get a .181 ftf file? Or do they exist for this phone
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does it work with the 3.0.A.2.184?
need to wait til the weekend to try it~
uccoffee said:
does it work with the 3.0.A.2.184?
need to wait til the weekend to try it~
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No it does not work with .184 just tried it downloaded the update went thru its process then rebooted phone and said could not update phone
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I just looked on the phone and pc companion and I dont see the update, has anyone else in Canada done this yet?
I have my play rooted only.
Hi guys,
So far this methode only works with the .181 global generic firmware(1247-1061) on the Arc.
I think if you flash the global generic .181 firmware for the play this methode should also work for you guys.
good luck!
kistigun said:
Hi guys,
So far this methode only works with the .181 global generic firmware(1247-1061) on the Arc.
I think if you flash the global generic .181 firmware for the play this methode should also work for you guys.
good luck!
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I don't think there is a .181 firmware for flashtool for the play just the .184
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I don't think there is a .181 firmware for flashtool for the play just the .184
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someone at the arc forum did the same with the uk generic .184 arc firmware
kistigun said:
someone at the arc forum did the same with the uk generic .184 arc firmware
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Did the same? Likes someone on the arc forum had .184 and did the ota update and it worked?
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No it does not work with .184 just tried it downloaded the update went thru its process then rebooted phone and said could not update phone
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thatsupnow , please do not give incorrect info.
the 184 uK generic actually work!
use flashtool and flash to 184 UK, gingerbreak, and OTA = 2.3.3 with root!
please push up my thanks meter if you are happy with my post.
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thatsupnow , please do not give incorrect info.
the 184 uK generic actually work!
use flashtool and flash to 184 UK, gingerbreak, and OTA = 2.3.3 with root!
please push up my thanks meter if you are happy with my post.
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And where would i find the 184 generic?
uccoffee said:
thatsupnow , please do not give incorrect info.
the 184 uK generic actually work!
use flashtool and flash to 184 UK, gingerbreak, and OTA = 2.3.3 with root!
please push up my thanks meter if you are happy with my post.
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Whoa wait a minute!, it didn't work at all when I tried it AFTER I had uninstalled all the apps on the safe list, and plus it was also said to have just been working on .181 so I take what I previously said back and I'm pretty sure I confirmed it working also BEFORE you put this up
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thatsupnow , please do not give incorrect info.
the 184 uK generic actually work!
use flashtool and flash to 184 UK, gingerbreak, and OTA = 2.3.3 with root!
please push up my thanks meter if you are happy with my post.
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remember there is lots to search thru BEFORE you go and make sensationalist claims like "giving wrong information" out just a thought tuff guy!!
I can confirm that this is not working for me. I've flashed the UK generic 1.84 a while back. I've removed some bloatware after rooting with gingerbreak.
Today I read this thread and gave it a try. It downloads the update and when I click ok it shuts off and does it's thing with the four dots. When it reboots it goes through the Sony txt and bootup anim and then the lock screen and says it's unable to update?
I've tried it twice. My phone is sim unlocked from purchase. Could it be the removed bloatware or a modified framework that causes it?
Regards Dousan...
e: I did it OTA.
help......
i have a strange problem i was on 2.3.3 unrooted
i tried to downgrade to the uk generic firmware in this post with
flashtool, it flashed ok i restarted phone but
when phone goes to desktop its blank just the darkblue wallpaper with nothing on it
kust the time in the top right taskbar and the signal strenth and the simcard symbol with a red x on it and the battery status bar
and that it.
it wont scroll left/right for more home screens, none of the buttons do anything
apart from power button and volume up/down
when i scroll the notification bar down it just says emergency calls only
and then in the top left its got the numbers 1980 3 8
what the hell is goin on
my fone boots up but i cant use it in any way
Is the OTA update available everywhere? Mines on 2.3.2 but if i try to OTA it says im already on the latest firmware.
Hi,
i have purchased Sony Ultra Z C6806 from Bell, there software still 4.2.2 and build number 14.1.B.1.532
Software is Old, and i would like to flash it to the Android KitKat Version 4.4.X how is this possible? and for sure i dont Care if my phone become Unbranded
Or how can we convert the bell C6806 to Ultra Z C6806 google play Edition.
please if you have any suggestion how to do it let me know.
Thanks.
ziadsa said:
Hi,
i have purchased Sony Ultra Z C6806 from Bell, there software still 4.2.2 and build number 14.1.B.1.532
Software is Old, and i would like to flash it to the Android KitKat Version 4.4.X how is this possible? and for sure i dont Care if my phone become Unbranded
Or how can we convert the bell C6806 to Ultra Z C6806 google play Edition.
please if you have any suggestion how to do it let me know.
Thanks.
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GPe is not going to happen soon by the looks, two devs have bricked their Ultras so far...
I'm guessing that your ultra is locked to Bell? then the only option as far as I know is using Bell released firmware untill it is unlocked from Bell
blueether said:
GPe is not going to happen soon by the looks, two devs have bricked their Ultras so far...
I'm guessing that your ultra is locked to Bell? then the only option as far as I know is using Bell released firmware untill it is unlocked from Bell
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Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
ziadsa said:
Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
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Well if it is bootloader unlocked and you want 4.4 have a look at the omni or one of the two CM11 threads.
As for GPe no non GPe are running a GPe rom yet that I know of, there are a few builds that get some way through the boot process but not to a usable system yet
ziadsa said:
Hi,
my phone is unlocked, i have unlocked it already doe its sim lock free. but unlocking simlock has nothing to do with firmware flash.
so i guess nothing can be done for branded phone to be flashed with google play edition?
Thanks.
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Your phone is CARRIER-unlocked - that is not the same thing as having an unlocked bootloader.
As far as I am aware, ALL Bell Xperia Z Ultra's have a locked bootloader that *cannot* be unlocked.
If you plug your phone in to your computer and run the PC Companion - you can upgrade to 290 - you just cannot have root given the locked bootloader and that the only tested method to root at the moment requires an unlocked bootloader.
Hassan is of course completely right. He's been in pain for too long now, and I'm starting to understand that Bell is indeed the spawn of Satan himself.
You'll never be able to flash a non-Sony ROM on your Ultra, unless Bell chooses to give you the unlock key, or if the world's most competent dev figures it out himself (which has happened several times before, but don't count on it).
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So if I understand bell choose to lock our device right?! I think it's time to have a nice talk with a supervisor I didn't want to go bell but the Zu is exclusive to bell here.
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too bad we had bell bad software ,y phone crash 4 times a day and go dea screen and we are stuck at 4.2, bell is pain to update there devices, it takes years.
I'm on 4.3 dogg rom from bell Xzu just follow the thread
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Bell updated their device.
4.4.2 got released for our Bell model. Just hook up to PC Companion. Did my update today.
Now to see if root is available.
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ooppee said:
Bell updated their device.
4.4.2 got released for our Bell model. Just hook up to PC Companion. Did my update today.
Now to see if root is available.
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Root on Stock Sony 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader is only available via installing via a recovery, which can only be installed from a rooted device or via the exploit found in 4.2 (532).
Which means you will have to downgrade to 532, install [NUT]'s dual recovery (no need to root first, flash the C6806 rooted 757 zip in recovery and then flash the stripped c6806 757 ftf file.
Of course, you could have done that for a short while using the US generic / unbranded files posted in the dev thread.
As far as I know the bootloader is locked on the bell version and cannot be unlocked which is the reason I won't buy it even though they are selling used for cheap in my area
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pTeronaut said:
Root on Stock Sony 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader is only available via installing via a recovery, which can only be installed from a rooted device or via the exploit found in 4.2 (532).
Which means you will have to downgrade to 532, install [NUT]'s dual recovery (no need to root first, flash the C6806 rooted 757 zip in recovery and then flash the stripped c6806 757 ftf file.
Of course, you could have done that for a short while using the US generic / unbranded files posted in the dev thread.
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I'm in the same boat. I rooted my Bell Ultra Z right after I bought it, but then I accidentally upgraded to .757, and now I need to get back to 532 to be be able to root it and get rid of all this bell crap installed on the phone. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction? This is all so confusing to me because of the whole locked bootloader issue.
I'm so confused!!
I have Sony Xperia L C2015 - Android 4.2.2 - 15.3.A.1.17
I have done Root access successfully, and my Bootloader still locked, I used this method to root my phone " http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/root-firmware-15-3-1-12-t2591290".
Now I need to make Factory Reset to clean everything then Reroot then Install my apps in a clean condition .
Now the question is:
How to make factory reset and return back to the original condition of the phone?????
Knowing that I'm not an expert, so please anyone give an easy tutorial
I appreciate any help ... Thanks
Hello there.
The best way I would recommend is to flash stock firmware.
To flash stock firmware. You will need the following.
A. Flast tool.
B. The firmware you want. (preferably 1.14 firmware)
C. Usb cable.
D. PC.
Follow the steps below.
Download the Flash tool.(links provided).
Download the Firmware, Stock FTF links provided.
Install the Flash tool and the drivers for your device.
Install fastbook and flashboot drivers too.
Click the thunder symbol.
Choose Flash mode.
Browse to choose the firmware you downloaded.
Power off your phone and connect your phone to the computer via USB while holding the power down button.
The phone will be flashed.
Once it is done, You will have your phone in factory settings.
Feel free to customize it.
Hit the thanks button if i helped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
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Thanks mate
Now there is two other things:
1- I had already downloaded the 15.3.A.1.17 firmware ftf, I afraid to be not the original one, and someone had edited it, how could I now that this firmware is the original one from Sony??
2- If it is the original firmware, then, once I flashed it with the flashtool, my phone will return to be unrooted and I'll receive the OTA updates normally as any unrooted phone?
Thanks for your effort bro.
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You will get OTA updates. Even with the 1.14 version. That version is not modified or anything. All FTFs are original ones. And All receive OTA updates as it will if it was never rooted. Unless you have an unlocked bootloader. Incase you have an unlocked bootloader, you have to lock your bootloader to get OTA updates.
Hit the thanks button if i have helped you.
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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EGY falcon said:
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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Feel free to ask me for any help you need. Even if you plan on upgrading your phone to KitKat viz the so many ROMs we have for our phone!
Another Question
I had read many people threads that they flashed firmwares but they had an issue, that the region is not true, like Hong kong or UK.
How could I know that this region is mine, and how can I check the region area on my phone ?
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Is that possible to return to the stock state by using Sony PC Companion directly without any flashing or anything that the luck is playing a big role ??
There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
EGY falcon said:
Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
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Where do you live? Check the firmware list to see if there is any firmware for your region. If not, download the world firmware
I live in India. So i download the Indian firmware. Well, I use the world firmware though
hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
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hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
the only problem i beleive you'll have is waiting till that country's update is released to get it
bboi26 said:
hey guys i have a z2 d6503 in canada with the unlocked boot loader option as yes and i am on firmware .55, how can i upgrade the firmware and will everything still work or will it have any issues flashing different country firmwares? any help would be greatly appreciated .
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On stock .55, if you unlock the bootloader you don't lose things like x-reality. But it looks like with the .402 update, you do. I know monx is prepping a workaround on his custom ROM, so that might fix it. You won't have any issues with different country firmwares, aside from what ron3000 mentioned regarding updates. But you have to relock your bootloader to get updates via PC Companion or OTA.
Just grab the latest version of Flashtool; you can lock/unlock the bootloader, flash firmware FTFs and kernels with it.
And of course .. be careful
Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
AttilaGolik said:
Hi All!
I have a T-Mobile version of Z2. If I flash the unlocked firmware version will I receive OTA updates for this? Or Sony checks my IMEI and give me update acorrdingly? I want to rid all of the T-Mobile bloatwares
Thanks!
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n3087 said:
Hi,
there are two ways to get rid of this:
1st install any official Rom via Flashtool (so your warranty isn't broken).
2nd way is to root device and just change the customer ID then you get the official Sony Firmare via Sony Update Service.
Via Flashtool you've got the option to flash back the T-Mobile Firmware.
Greets,
n3087
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Thanks! So, if I understand correctly if I flash the official unlocked ROM via Flashtool, after that when a new update comes in OTA I will get the T-Mobile version because the phone's customer ID?
Anyone else
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
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Pandemic said:
If you update with an OTA on an unlocked bootloader you will brick your device for sure so dont do it, just flash stock kernel and relock your bootloader and then you can update with an OTA.
Hope this is enough info.
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I'm talking about locked bootloader, but network unlocked. I bought my phone from T-Mobile, but with SIM unlocked and I think I will get the general firmware earlier than T-Mobile version, plus bloatfree.
Flash Generic FTF and all updates you receive via OTA will be for that Generic FTF, no T-Mobile stuff will be installed it if via OTA if you have network free firmware.
Hope that helps you
I am on T mobile Croatia. I flashed inernational rom with flashtool, after that i got 4.4.4 OTA same day it was released. No root, no unlocked bootloader.
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