What bloatware apps can I safely remove? - AT&T HTC One (M8)

I have a stock ROM rooted on 4.4.2. Would love to know what bloatware/system apps I can safely remove.

Didn't you flash a debloated ROM already. If you want it lighter than you know you need S-off to flash an updated RUU to than flash Skydragon.
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AT&T HTC ONE M8

Wont be able to flash anything over 4.4.2,due to firmware requirements. And euro rom bases sem to be giving many folks issues unfortunately

I guess I'm just a lucky one @LightningKitsune
Cause I haven't ran into any issues running
Skydragon v3.0.1 with a non at&t firmware.I know feel like I'm leading you astray, I am sorry
AT&T HTC ONE M8

Not leading astray,more n more im seeing lately are issues with euro roms on att devices. Without soff cannot flash roms higher than was original software without issues.443-444 require the firmware update no matter if euro or us versions.
jball said:
I guess I'm just a lucky one @LightningKitsune
Cause I haven't ran into any issues running
Skydragon v3.0.1 with a non at&t firmware.I know feel like I'm leading you astray, I am sorry
AT&T HTC ONE M8
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jball said:
Didn't you flash a debloated ROM already. If you want it lighter than you know you need S-off to flash an updated RUU to than flash Skydragon.
AT&T HTC ONE M8
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I did not. The only difference between completely stock and my phone is TWRP recovery, deoxed, and root. I just added xposed framework. Can't a app remove those bloatware apps? Yeah I know a rom would be easier, but I cannot S-off without paying for it, and I'm not going to, at least not until the new year.

@LightningKitsune
Titanium backup is supposed to be able to delete apps
AT&T HTC ONE M8

jball said:
@LightningKitsune
Titanium backup is supposed to be able to delete apps
AT&T HTC ONE M8
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Alright, which apps that are considered bloatware are safe to remove via Titanium?

LightningKitsune said:
Alright, which apps that are considered bloatware are safe to remove via Titanium?
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Not sure cause I went straight for GPE
AT&T HTC ONE M8

jball said:
Not sure cause I went straight for GPE
AT&T HTC ONE M8
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I thought about doing that at one time. Should of, but didn't.

It appears that, possibly, greenify (donation version) has frozen a ton of apps, according to Titanium, since greenify is on Boost mode.

Also an issue youll have without the modified kernel and system protection module installed is if you remove them they will be there upon reboot

Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Also an issue youll have without the modified kernel and system protection module installed is if you remove them they will be there upon reboot
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Well that sucks, I guess freezing and disabling them is the best I can do then.

LightningKitsune said:
Well that sucks, I guess freezing and disabling them is the best I can do then.
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The beauty of freezing the apps (versus deleting them outright) is that if you experience issues you can always just unfreeze. Feel free to freeze whatever bloat you don't use.

redpoint73 said:
The beauty of freezing the apps (versus deleting them outright) is that if you experience issues you can always just unfreeze. Feel free to freeze whatever bloat you don't use.
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I would also make sure that you have a backup in Twrp. If anything goes wrong, you can always do a restore from recovery.

Well it seems I can in fact remove the bloatware. I removed twitter and Facebook, they stayed gone after multiple reboots (was tinkering with a Xposed module). And yeah, I'm going to do a TWRP recovery backup now.

Last post, I used a app called ROM Manager Pro (I had it from years ago when I used to be on a gs3), here are a list of apps that are safe to remove in /system/app. I would recomend having a ROM backup before doing this because even though I tested this to be working, humans are known to make errors. Obviously dont remove that you find that you may like or use often. Apps in this location have a special reason to be, they have more access to the phone then your average User apps, so if you uninstall one and then later decide you want it back, install them in the Play Store and then use a app to make it a System app. Obvoiusly Root is needed to to all of this, and this is on the default Sense ROM of 4.4.2. I personally kept the myATT app since I use it frequently, but it is uninstallable and shouldnt break your ROM (doesnt mean it wont, some people have reported that the apps reinstall themselfs, but I havent had that issue personally)
(basically anything that starts with "ATT_" in the apks)
ATT_Amazon_Kindle.apk (Amazon Kindle)
ATT_Beats_Music.apk (Beats Music)
ATT_CityID.apk (CityID)
ATT_DriveMode.apk (DriveMode)
ATT_Famigo.apk (Famigo)
ATT_FamilyMap.apk (FamilyMap)
ATT_HotSpot.apk (HotSpot)
ATT_Keeper.apk (Keeper)
ATT_myATT.apk (myATT)
ATT_Navigator.apk (Navigator)
ATT_SmartWifi.apk (SmartWifi)
ATT_YPmobile.apk (YP)
I would Imagine other apps are removable like Google apps. A app I have says its labeled as "should keep":
Gmail2.apk (Gmail)
Hangouts.apk (Hangouts)
Maps.apk (Maps)
YouTube.apk (YouTube)
Some other apps I have removed (I dont use these clients, I use clients like Talon):
Facebook
Twitter
Feel free to add or add input if these did not work for you, but they did for me. I used This app to see what apps are safe to remove and which you should keep, and those you shouldnt touch because they are key modules, in red text next to the size of the app. The good thing about this app is, if you want a app back that you deleted, you can do so within the app.
Obviously, I hold no resposibility of your actions if you break your phone somehow. You should always make a backup, even if you are 100% sure that something will work, just in the offcase it doesnt.

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WIP: Blocking OTA's

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Try this out!
Okay, as far as I know, the app named DeviceManager.apk does the job of updating. I have just freezed it with Titanium. It can also be uninstalled. My device hasn't been updated yet (I keep my wifi on 24x7).
Alright rjmohit, I'll look into it. Thanks!
Currently i am still on 1.4.0, if i farked up my NT and need to do the 8x interrupt powerup to get system restore, will any steps (i.e. allow wifi to be turned on to complete the initial registration process) update the NT to 1.4.1 before I get a chance to use Indirect's original zergrush method to root it again?
Thanks.
It shouldnt
rjmohit said:
Okay, as far as I know, the app named DeviceManager.apk does the job of updating. I have just freezed it with Titanium. It can also be uninstalled. My device hasn't been updated yet (I keep my wifi on 24x7).
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do you mean "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4"? thats the closest to "DeviceManager.apk" i see in TB.
tep065 said:
do you mean "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4"? thats the closest to "DeviceManager.apk" i see in TB.
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yeah thats the one
tep065 said:
do you mean "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4"? thats the closest to "DeviceManager.apk" i see in TB.
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I froze the one you mentioned and my software version is currently listed as "unavailable" so... possibly
dodgepot said:
I froze the one you mentioned and my software version is currently listed as "unavailable" so... possibly
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lol same here i guess thats why my software version says unavailable... because i uninstalled devicemanager.apk
rjmohit said:
Okay, as far as I know, the app named DeviceManager.apk does the job of updating. I have just freezed it with Titanium. It can also be uninstalled. My device hasn't been updated yet (I keep my wifi on 24x7).
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I did it on all 3 of mine, got them in time before update occurred. Thanks for the info. The freeze even hold through reboot. Great find!
tep065 said:
do you mean "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4"? thats the closest to "DeviceManager.apk" i see in TB.
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Well, yeah! That exactly is the one!
For those of you who are unhappy with the 'unavailable' software number, you can head on to the nook color forums to deactivate OTA updates w/o disabling DeviceManager!
But as far as I know, this is the safest method, as the other methods mentioned there dont seem foolproof with the NT.
Has anyone tried to see if this method loses ability to put have off Barnes and Noble store. I dont books or apps available for purchase anymore.
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DATRUTH141 said:
Has anyone tried to see if this method loses ability to put have off Barnes and Noble store. I dont books or apps available for purchase anymore.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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Yes, by freezing devicemanager, you no longer have access to "shop" and if you try and shop online instead, the book, etc. will not sync to your library. So if you actually like using this as an E-reader the way it is designed (rather than using kindle app instead), then hope the FOTAkill.apk does the trick.
Sooooo where can i get fotakill.apk?
I rooted mine earlier with gapps but do not have it.
Fyi, i used the method mentioned on the nook color forum; sqlite to edit fota value from "auto" to "manual" in database and my B&N Store seems to be working fine. Device info still shows version 1.40 also.
dermotti said:
Sooooo where can i get fotakill.apk?
I rooted mine earlier with gapps but do not have it.
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You can find it in the first post of the rooting thread, under "Download Link for rooting script:" Inside the Nook&Zergy.zip file under system/app
Mod: If I posted in the wrong place, please let me know. I am new to all of this.
On my rooted NT/not de-bloated, I just received the OTA at ~7:45pm PST, it took ~3 mins to download then installed successfully. I had confirmed that FOTAkill.apk was in system/app yesterday so this did not block it.
Note: I have been using my NT with WIFI ON waiting for the OTA to hit hoping to confirm(not discount) Indirect's theory related to FOTAkill.apk.
Here is a review of my initial NT rooting success, the OTA update and current outcome of no root/no functioning gapps:
12/15:
1. Rooted using Indirect steps.
2. Installed Gapps (of course)
3. Did not de-bloat
4. Confirmed NT root access and installed terminal emulator, File Mgr, Root Explorer
After rooting: (all good)
Button Savior works
Android Market works
Amazon Apps Store works
B&N Apps works
Several launchers work. (Go, ADW, LauncherPro, VTL Launcher)
Use ADW Launcher EX regularly
Some issues with widgets not starting.
Google Services Framework error re-curring inconsistently but not detrimental to functioning.
12/21: Saw XDA post of OTA 1.4.1 warning:
Kept reading XDA forums to assess impact and wait for ideas on solutions
Saw Indirect post that FOTAkill.apk was installed in his rooting process.
Confirmed FOTAkill.apk was present in /system/app on my NT
Installed OTA Rootkeeper
Decided to wait for OTA update to see what happens
What I did not do:
No devicemanager.db edits as suggested by yaggermr post
No Titanium Backup freezing of .apks
No de-bloating (Unsure if proven that this would prevent but assume it does)
I did not confirm FOTAkill.apk permissions but had not changed them. (They should have been whatever they were when this file was delivered in root/gapps process.)
12/22: OTA update received
What was in place that I hoped would work:
FOTAkill.apk
OTA Rootkeeper(don't really know how to use this but think I did the protect and back up.)
Outcome:
Button Savior works
Launcher selection works as does the Launchers
Android Market does not open and the icon weirdly small on dock
Gmail not working
Amazon Apps Store opens and downloads but app install is blocked as non-B&N content.
All other previously loaded apps work. (that do not require root access)
Lost root access.
Next steps:
Full factory reset or sdcard approach seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20502705&postcount=1
Then:
Edit devicemanager.db approach seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20499801&postcount=2
Or
Freeze devicemanager.apk seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20513770&postcount=6
FOTA kill didnt work, time for plan B. Most OTA's check the build.prop through recovery which means I'm modifying the build.prop to change to a nook color and see what happens. It should in theory work.
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johninsf said:
On my rooted NT/not de-bloated, I just received the OTA at ~7:45pm PST, it took ~3 mins to download then installed successfully. I had confirmed that FOTAkill.apk was in system/app yesterday so this did not block it.
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Then I can verify that blocking appears work. I'm in the same area and didn't receive an update.
I had frozen "DeviceManagerService 2.3.4" with Titanium pro. I also previously freeze "cloudservice 1.0" and com.bn.cloud.svc 2.3.4", and have not defrost them.

[Q] Titanium Backup incompatible

I tried to download TB from the market today and it shows as incompatible with my device. I did search the XDA Noteforum for similar errors and though just about every ROM thread popped up I haven't found a good match with my problem . Anyone else have this or can point me to a fix? I'd like to start flashing a couple ROMS on this phone (have flashed several Captivate ROMs in the past) but I'd like to be able to backup prior to doing so. CWM is installed and a ROM backup has been made already.
I have an ATT Note, Stock Rom, Mashi Root.
Thank you!
Dynablue said:
I tried to download TB from the market today and it shows as incompatible with my device. I did search the XDA Noteforum for similar errors and though just about every ROM thread popped up I haven't found a good match with my problem . Anyone else have this or can point me to a fix? I'd like to start flashing a couple ROMS on this phone (have flashed several Captivate ROMs in the past) but I'd like to be able to backup prior to doing so. CWM is installed and a ROM backup has been made already.
I have an ATT Note, Stock Rom, Mashi Root.
Thank you!
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If your rooted should not be an issue, mashi root....
try clear cache from gplay app and try again also you can dl from your pc from gplay...
Thanks! Cleared cache in manage applications and cleared data as well.
The only TB that shows up in phone market is Pro Key which doesn't work without free version. Even clicking on the more from this developer option doesn't show free.
On the PC it shows as incompatible with both my phones (Captivate and Note).
More ideas?
Dynablue said:
Thanks! Cleared cache in manage applications and cleared data as well.
The only TB that shows up in phone market is Pro Key which doesn't work without free version. Even clicking on the more from this developer option doesn't show free.
On the PC it shows as incompatible with both my phones (Captivate and Note).
More ideas?
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Maybe your not rooted...as you might think you are....? Are your other rooted apps working?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
I used this method to root?
When i was on stock...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
Rooted per your link, used Root Checker (mentioned in the last pages of the thread) and I have root access. Still no joy on TB. Hesitate to flash w/o it, ya know. Want to try the Blackstar ROM but don't want to lose everything. Have done SMS and Call log BU, CWM recovery shifted to PC, most data is on External SD but still want to be cautious.
We can always upload the apk for you and you can install it that way if other methods fail
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@Dynablue:
What country are you in? Some apps are restricted. I had to change my CSC code when I was out of the US so I could use the US market.
See system/csc/ and open the sales_code.dat file and see if the code is ATT.
The only other reason is your dpi settings are not the default.
Southern Cal but not far enough down to worry about hooking a Mexican tower. Mayhaps I'll need to install that .apk
Appreciate the assistance.
Dynablue said:
Southern Cal but not far enough down to worry about hooking a Mexican tower. Mayhaps I'll need to install that .apk
Appreciate the assistance.
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Here's the link for the app developer's website. http://matrixrewriter.com/android/files/TitaniumBackup_latest.apk
rangercaptain said:
@Dynablue:
What country are you in? Some apps are restricted. I had to change my CSC code when I was out of the US so I could use the US market.
See system/csc/ and open the sales_code.dat file and see if the code is ATT.
The only other reason is your dpi settings are not the default.
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Do you know how I can get tmobile apps to show on the note playstore? Specifically TMOs visual voicemail
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wyldkard said:
Do you know how I can get tmobile apps to show on the note playstore? Specifically TMOs visual voicemail
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No. But I can help you with VVM:
http://m.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/tmobile-visual-voicemail_nwok.html
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For any missing apps you can unzip a stock t-mobile rom and pull out any apk you need.
Thank you for the link. Wonder why it was being so difficult?
Thia suggestion is for both members with the funky market. What I do sometimes is google for the old app then let it auto update.
http://androidadvices.com/download-android-market-version-344-apk-widget-support/
Get the old market apk, install it, and let it upgrade.
One more option is an app called Market Fixer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kstudio.marketfixer
Have you modified your DPI?? Or are you on stock 320 DPI???
Dynablue said:
I'd like to start flashing a couple ROMS on this phone. . . .I have an ATT Note, Stock Rom, Mashi Root
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@escabar:
Dead on with the dpi thing, that's the cause of a lot of the incompatibility problems. I can' tell if stock means no dpi adjustments.

BareBum-ZVB

Well here's the continuation of BarePapA. But now with ZVB!!
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Proudly Presents...
BareBum ​
See Post #2 for info's and extra stuff's
What is has:
This first version is the ROM, Kernel, and Modem
Rooted
busybox
init.d kernel support
Selinux permissive
SD card fix
increased mixer paths - louder sound
LG Backup to /data
Sprint VoiceMail to /data
Version 1 and on - Kernel and Rom only
Install:
Clean install!!!
In TWRP, select Advanced, Wipe, then /system, /cache, /dalvic, and /data. DO NOT select internal or ext SD!
Flash Rom
Update profile/prl. Then "Activate Device"
Go to "Settings, More, Mobile network, and select anything but "Global
If you have install issues --- See this post
Change logs :
Code:
[B]V2 - V1's removed apps, and...[/B]
[B]sys app[/B]
LG Weather
LG Weather service
LG Weather Theme
[B]priv app[/B]
MLT
LGIA
LGAction Manager
LGApplication Manager
LGConcierge
LGEasy Home
LGMyGuide
LGMyWellness
LGTasks
LGUpdateCenter
LGVoice Command
LGVoice CommandService
LIAInformant
LIAMrGDBlogger
LIA4URecomender
[B]V1[/B]
Init.d scripts
build.prop tweaks
Sprint boot ani and sounds removed
[B]Apps removed:
system apps:[/B]
Books
Chrome
Cloud print - moved to /data
Drive
Gmail
Google TTS
Hangouts
Google KB moved to /data
Maps
Google Music
Newsstand
Play Games
Google +
Steet
Swype
talkback
Videos
You tube
[B]priv apps[/B]
Data Optimizer
Box
File Manager
McAfee
ThinkFree
Lookout
Sprint installer
SprintID
Connections Optimizer
Sprint Zone
[B]Base version[/B]
Mainly stock, but with some sugar. NO APPS REMOVED
Rooted
busybox
init.d kernel support
Selinux permissive
SD card fix
increased mixer paths - louder sound
LG Backup to /data
Sprint VoiceMail to /data
Donators - THANK YOU - Never asked for, but very much appreciated!!!
 @Kemocybr
Downloads: Each Rom is it's own ROM. Not an Update
BareBum_V2 - Dirty flash from V1 SHOULD be fine. So wipe /system /dalvic and /cache. Any other ROM, clean flash.
BareBum_V1
BareBum_L_Odexed_Stock
XDA:DevDB Information
BareBum, ROM for the Sprint LG G3
Contributors
engine95, HPTesla, seanskiT!
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-09-28
Last Updated 2015-09-27
Files, info and stuffs
Files, info and stuffs​
These are already included in the ROM's. But in case anybody wants them for whatever.
SD_Card_Fix
Increased Mixer Paths
Stock_ZVB_init.d_Kernel
_____________________________________
All modems in this folder
_____________________________
Just in case
ZVB_RPM,TZ_partitions
ZV4/6 rpm,tz partitions
___________________________________
Host files
Blocking-host-files
Stock-host-files
________________________________
ALL ZVB stock Keyboards- flashable. ALL LG Keyboards
This will install all Stock LG KB's to /system/app. Remove before install any you don't want. Or after install. in a rooted explorer, /system/app and delete the appropriate folder.
_______________________
Dialer code info
Backup your EFS first!!! Just to be safe - In the FAQ
A dialer reset may be required for a lot of the issues. In order, easy to most invasive.....
##UPDATE#
or
##SCRTN#
or the biggie - which fixes bootani and Wifi calling
##RTN# - requires your MSL. You will need to either call Sprint. Or, follow THIS
Thanks! I was just in the process of pushing autoprime's ROM when I saw you created this one. I'll test it out now.
Is the ZVB modem in your folder the same as from autoprime's thread? Any reason to NOT flash it along with the new ROM?
SilverZero said:
Thanks! I was just in the process of pushing autoprime's ROM when I saw you created this one. I'll test it out now.
Is the ZVB modem in your folder the same as from autoprime's thread? Any reason to NOT flash it along with the new ROM?
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Yes. It's already included.
But it does not have the RPM, TZ Partitiions that his does. You can see post#2 if you want those.
engine95 said:
Yes. It's already included.
But it does not have the RPM, TZ Partitiions that his does. You can see post#2 if you want those.
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I never understood what those partitions were or why I'd need to worry. A while back I did a full wipe and nuked my whole phone, so I did a stock recovery using LG's tools and factory images to zv4, I believe, then went from there through BarePop and BarePapA. Coming from that I should be okay, right?
SilverZero said:
I never understood what those partitions were or why I'd need to worry. A while back I did a full wipe and nuked my whole phone, so I did a stock recovery using LG's tools and factory images to zv4, I believe, then went from there through BarePop and BarePapA. Coming from that I should be okay, right?
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autoprime explains those partitions in his thread. But those of us on ZV4 bootloader seem to have issues with them.
It won't hurt anything to flash ZVB. And if there's issues, just flash back to the ZV4 ones.
ATM I'm still using ZV4 partitions.
Check out prime's thread fo some info on them.
You shouldn't have any issues. Just do a clean install As this is a whole new ROM
It's basically prime's rom with the fixes we like added. That's all. Bone stock with some sweetness.
V1 is in the works and it'll be starting on the cuts and tweaks. I thought I had it about ready, but it broke WIFI Calling so I need to start over. Gimme a few days.
So im using aosp rom and wanted to know if i can just flash the modem in recovery to update it?
churchey360 said:
So im using aosp rom and wanted to know if i can just flash the modem in recovery to update it?
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Yup. Any of the lollipop modems should be fine.
engine95 said:
Yup. Any of the lollipop modems should be fine.
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Since this wasn't a major android update will NavelA kernel work with ZVB? I was asking because i know on my s4 i could do that with some updates that didn't have any big changes lol or would it cause it to not boot properly?
Edit: i tried NavelA kernel with Autoprimes ZVB rooted ROM and it works fine
V1 is up in the OP See/read change log
engine95 said:
V1 is up in the OP See/read change log
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Looks good, thanks for all the hard work. Is there going to be any more versions that will be more stripped down and minimal?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
The_Big_H said:
Looks good, thanks for all the hard work. Is there going to be any more versions that will be more stripped down and minimal?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
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At least one more. But not minimalist. Mostly weather, concierge and the LG tattletales.
But that'll all depend on what breaks doing it. I like to keep it all working if I can.
In post #2, I have added "Ad Blocking" and Stock host files. I absolutely hate ad's and the Blocking one blocks about everything, without needing an app. 2 problems though....
1. Some find them too restrictive and can't get to sites they normally would.
and
2. I seem to forget to remove it when I release a ROM. So these are here for... not if, but when I forget.
Is there a sprint changelog for zvb or something? searching about trying to figure out what is different in this update... appreciate all the time and work spent on us sprint folk. Thank You.
Deejayadhd said:
Is there a sprint changelog for zvb or something? searching about trying to figure out what is different in this update... appreciate all the time and work spent on us sprint folk. Thank You.
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Go here for the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63038430
It's just the stagefright fix. But there's other little things that always get modified.
engine95 said:
Go here for the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63038430
It's just the stagefright fix. But there's other little things that always get modified.
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Ayuh.. Thanks!
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
engine95 said:
In post #2, I have added "Ad Blocking" and Stock host files. I absolutely hate ad's and the Blocking one blocks about everything, without needing an app. 2 problems though....
1. Some find them too restrictive and can't get to sites they normally would.
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2. I seem to forget to remove it when I release a ROM. So these are here for... not if, but when I forget.
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Just so I'm making sure i have it right, the blocking ones are in the rom by default? Just wondering because i just finished installing V1 and all my apps and I'm getting ads.
On that note, i just want to say thank you for yet again providing us with a smooth stable rom. For taking the time to make it and upload it for us. It is truly appreciated as i flashed the stock one this morning and OMG I forgot how much crap they put on these things.
Anyway, thank you for making my phone usable.
Macguyver said:
Just so I'm making sure i have it right, the blocking ones are in the rom by default? Just wondering because i just finished installing V1 and all my apps and I'm getting ads.
On that note, i just want to say thank you for yet again providing us with a smooth stable rom. For taking the time to make it and upload it for us. It is truly appreciated as i flashed the stock one this morning and OMG I forgot how much crap they put on these things.
Anyway, thank you for making my phone usable.
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It's the regular ones. I'm almost done with V2, and yeah... I left them in there. But the regular ones are back in now.
Anyway, there's no issues flashing these back and forth. The host files that is.
Thanks. Glad to hear it. Yeah, I can't handle bone stock either. That's why I get these base roms out so fast.
@engine95
Going to diff ZVB kernel to see if they changed anything.
jcfunk said:
@engine95
Going to diff ZVB kernel to see if they changed anything.
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Thanks. I briefly looked at source last night, and there's about 3mb more in size. So I would guess quite a bit has changed.
Also, because you called me out in it in the past, zipalign and sqlite3 aren't executable either. I tried a few different ones with no luck.

[ROM] [VS985] [47A] >> Azadi << [BUILD R2129]

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Disclaimer:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU, YOUR COMPUTER OR YOUR PHONE BY YOU FLASHING THIS ROM. EVEN IF IT'S NOT YOUR'S, I'M STILL NOT RESPONSIBLE. I'M ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING ISSUES YOU MAY BE HAVING BECAUSE OF MODS, HACKS AND TWEAKS YOU'VE APPLIED YOURSELF.
So I decided to create my own rendition of what LG should have made Verizon release. So, here's the first and currently only 47A custom ROM...
Things I've moved from the stock 47A base:
All OTA Stuff
95% of all Verizon stuff
All Google Stuff, except Chrome
All Amazon Stuff
LG Contacts
LG Dialer
LG EasyHome
LG Email
LG Favorites Widget
LG Voice Mate
LG SMS
Some ringtones
and some random bloat​
I added the following:
The hotspot hack...
Googles Dialer (v2.3, not 1.01) has builtin VVM
Google Contacts
Outlook
Signal SMS
Motorola Alert
Some ringtones​
Features:
Systemless Root
BusyBox
Permission SELinux Boot
Boosted Volume Output
Systemwide DPI = 590
Deodexed​
Known Issues:
To come...​
Installation:
MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!
If you aren't already on the 35B bootstack, flash it.
I recommend TWRP 3.0 because it's what I used when recompiling everything.
Wipe data & cache...
Flash the full release and any updates WITH A HIGHER BUILD NUMBER.
Reboot and enjoy! (If you are asked to install SuperSU, DON'T!!!)
After flashing the full ROM, it will reboot one time before booting fully.
Keep an eye for updates. Keep your phone updated.
I am uploading updated full release builds every couple of days so if you need to reinstall for what ever reason, you won't have to download a ton of updates.
I've modified the original system.img instead of created extracted folder type of ROM for flashing like most people do. I find this MUCH safer for flashing.
Download
Credit for parts I used to make this go to
ViPER520. Check out his Viper4Android page for all your latest HiFi needs.
This Guy... roirraW "edor" ehT. For all of his efforts...
Microsoft for this email app that makes most stock email apps look like crap and feel like crap.
Open Whisper Systems for making the world more encrypted than it already was, and safer!
XDABBEB for this very God like gift to the grandfather account holders like myself of unlimited tethering...
And for all the other devs and blokes that bring us stuff that most people will take for granted. To you guys, THANKS!
Be honest... how many of you just read the credits in your head like the game show host talking about the prizes...
Questions & Answers...
Q: I don't see the VVM table in dialer?
A: This relies on your using Google Voice. Like the actual Google Voice app. You can have it co-installed with Hangouts and it won't effect anything. Verizon DOES NOT allow Google Voice to auto configure the settings. You'll have to do that manually. When it gets to the page that has 3 buttons, one will be skip, one is configure and the other is something else. Press skip. When you have completed that part and you are looking at Google Voice inbox screen. Go to the phones dialer. Type *71[Your Google Voice number] *90[Your Google Voice number] and *92[Your Google Voice number]. In 'call settings' of the phone's dialer, you'll see an option for voicemail carrier, make sure it's on "your carrier" not google voice.
Q: xCam doesn't work for me?!!
A: There's a new version on the Dev's page for Marshmallow. The other versions won't work.
Q: Google announced a newer version of their dialer and contacts app, why can't I update?
A: Once Google actually releases the next version, you can always download it from APKMirror and install it as if it was an updated app manually.
Q: Can I use Verizon's Visual Voicemail with this ROM?
A: Yes, download it from here and flash in TWRP.
Q: I don't seem to have root after flashing the full release and the updates... What can I do?
A: Flash this file...
Q: When I receive phone calls, no one can here me! What's going on?
A: The problem is you aren't running 35B bootstrap or if you are, your modem isn't 35B for some reason. Flash the 35B bootstrap.
Q: I am not running 35B bootstrap, where can I download it?
A: Click here...
Q: I can use "Ok, Google!" from any screen with this ROM?
A: Yes, download the patch from here and flash in TWRP.
Change Log
R2105 Release:
This is the release version recompiled with a major bug fixed and some other fixes.​R2106 Update:
Small SystemUI Tweaks​R2109 Update:
More SystemUI Tweaks
Removed LGCalendar
Added Google Calendar
Added HTC Keyboard​R2110 Update:
Fixed Volume Boost Levels​​R2114 Update:
Fixed HTC Keyboard FC's​​R2120 Release:
Based on 47A​​R2124 Release:
Minor fixes​​R2129 Release:
Minor fixes
Some system apps updated
Camera FPS Mod​​
Cool I will check it out and get back at u Thanks!
It's great to see devs still making roms for this phone. Thank you. Will check it out.
Thanks Roxana for sharing your Rom. Quick question since others may ask. Since you're using Google dialer then I'm assuming that advanced calling/video calling doesn't work through Verizon as well?
xposed supported?
toy028 said:
Thanks Roxana for sharing your Rom. Quick question since others may ask. Since you're using Google dialer then I'm assuming that advanced calling/video calling doesn't work through Verizon as well?
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That is correct. I'll be releasing a patch file people can flash to restore the stock dialer so they can have that.
Edit: I was just looking at the thread for the stock 46a rom release, Advance Calling doesn't work on it's correctly and a few have said it's due to us not having a 46a Bootstrap. It's one of the reasons I prefer Google Voice.
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xposed supported?
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Install of xposed is the same as for XDABBEBs 46a Rom release.
Why did you remove the stock sms/mms? So far rom seems fast and stable. In the stock google dialer when you make a call it looks like the lg dialer? Any ideas to make it look completely like google dialer.
rippedwarrior69 said:
Why did you remove the stock sms/mms? So far rom seems fast and stable. In the stock google dialer when you make a call it looks like the lg dialer? Any ideas to make it look completely like google dialer.
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I removed the stock SMS/MMS app because it's hideous. Android 6, aka Marshmallow, has a very refinded UX. LG is just starting to work in that direction. They just haven't got there yet. I could have put Google Messager instead of Signal. Signal is VERY similar to GM as far as the UX goes but has way more features and security to it.
Thank you for your work! I'm up and running, only thing i had trouble with was chrome not working due to an error. I tried clearing cache and data without luck so I ended up unistalling via TB and reinstalling from play store without issues. Everything else is smooth and quick! Thanks!
Realm11984 said:
Thank you for your work! I'm up and running, only thing i had trouble with was chrome not working due to an error. I tried clearing cache and data without luck so I ended up unistalling via TB and reinstalling from play store without issues. Everything else is smooth and quick! Thanks!
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Thanks for letting me know. I'll see what's up. What error was it that it gave? It is a beta. I'm going to be working on fixing any issues that everyone finds and getting the next release out soon. Also, if people can post their download speeds and what speed connection you have. I'm curious how Google is doing for hosting the file or if I need to find a faster place to store it.
For me I could not download direct to my phone, kept giving a fail message. To my PC it was okay. But AFH is always a good spot to upload things, my 2 cents.
clueless77 said:
For me I could not download direct to my phone, kept giving a fail message. To my PC it was okay. But AFH is always a good spot to upload things, my 2 cents.
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Sadly, AFH cost money and there are plenty of free services out there. I'm going to be testing out some other cloud storages soon.
I have been running this amazing rom since last night and it runs like a champ thanks for this sweet rom I really like the way its set up and gives you that stock/asop feel , Good Job Dev
By the way the stripper zip in the other thread basically turns that rom into this rom right?
bigmarv31 said:
By the way the stripper zip in the other thread basically turns that rom into this rom right?
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Mostly. I made that with no intent to release a full ROM. Now I'm releasing a full ROM. I'll be putting up an update tonight. I'm also going to be hosting it with Microsoft instead of my Google Drive... I found them to be A LOT FASTER.
RoxanaSchram said:
Mostly. I made that with no intent to release a full ROM. Now I'm releasing a full ROM. I'll be putting up an update tonight. I'm also going to be hosting it with Microsoft instead of my Google Drive... I found them to be A LOT FASTER.
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Thats great I was the 1st to post and have been running your masterpiece and its awesome looking forward to the update Thanks
RoxanaSchram said:
Thanks for letting me know. I'll see what's up. What error was it that it gave? It is a beta. I'm going to be working on fixing any issues that everyone finds and getting the next release out soon. Also, if people can post their download speeds and what speed connection you have. I'm curious how Google is doing for hosting the file or if I need to find a faster place to store it.
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I unfortunately can't remeber what the error was now and it's fixed so infant replicate. Sorry not much help. I did have trouble with the download as well. Took me about 5 or 6 times to get a complete download. Other than that it's been running great all day. Will the update be a dirty flash or clean wipe? I'm also giving the outlook Mail app a shot, I like it so far. Thanks again!
Realm11984 said:
I unfortunately can't remeber what the error was now and it's fixed so infant replicate. Sorry not much help. I did have trouble with the download as well. Took me about 5 or 6 times to get a complete download. Other than that it's been running great all day. Will the update be a dirty flash or clean wipe? I'm also giving the outlook Mail app a shot, I like it so far. Thanks again!
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I'm glad you are enjoying everything and that it's all running smoother. I've tried to produce an error with Chrome on first boot but I'm not able to. Might have been you're phone was already updating Google Services or something like that.
I'm already uploading the new update to Microsoft. It's going to be the full ROM just so I have a full copy on there. After this, it should be all incremental updates. This one and all that follow can be dirty flashed unless it's posted otherwise, which I hope never to have to do. Of course if you are having issues after flashing an update, wiping cache is always a good idea since I'm also working on framework stuff for future releases.

Grand Prime SM-G530R4 || Root & Xposed Framework || Quick Guide

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Samsung GRAND Prime - SM-G530R4 - LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOL2
Root (SuperSU v2.65) // XPOSED Framework (v80.0 Lollipop) // FlashFire (v0.27 BETA)​
More than willing to write up a full guide, however all of the instructions can be found right here on XDA, and I was just so thrilled to find a way to install Xposed, let alone a working (albeit beta) Zip flash utility.
Will void warranty.
Root Device w. CF-Auto-Root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
Find listing for: LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOF5 - this is the only G530R4 listing.
Samsung | SM-G530R4 | gprimelteusc | MSM8916 | LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOF5 | 5.1.1
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-Follow the XDA forum link above, then onward again to Chainfires' CF-Auto-Root Repository @ https :// autoroot.chainfire.eu
-This is the only firmware listed for the G530R4 device, it WILL work with any available Lollipop 5.1.1 firmware for the G530R4, use Odin tool included with CF-Auto-Root to flash.
-For me, this method did NOT restore stock recovery.img -- although I *think* it was because of KNOX / SELinux; either way it is a non-issue after FlashFire is installed next.
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Install XPOSED Framework w. - *Must* be done manually via custom recovery (not available for G530R4 to my knowledge) OR by using FlashFire v0.27 BETA
FlashFire v0.27 BETA *Required*- http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
- Do not proceed without this application.
-This tool is required to replace the function otherwise filled by a custom recovery capable of flashing .ZIP files directly to the device, from the device.
-MUST- Sign up for beta testing, to install the FlashFire beta APK this worked for me on the first try
- Note: FlashFire action queue will have a warning about Samsung write protection possibly causing issues if the Stock ROM is custom modified (i.e. such as after Rooting with CF-Auto-Root; this did NOT give me any problems; also, I did not change ANY default settings within FlashFire.
- Note: AFTER YOU FLASH THE XPOSED .ZIP the first boot will take much longer than usual, entire flash & boot took ~15 minutes for me.
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Xposed Installer APK http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
-Download either from PC or device; and install the APK on device
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[UNOFFICIAL][5.1.1/6][v80.0][11 Feb]Xposed for Samsung Lollipop/Marshmallow - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
XPOSED v80.0 SDK22 ARMv7 -
-The .ZIP file you want is "xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip" listed at the bottom of OP.
-Download .ZIP file and place it on the SD card of your device. Use FlashFire to flash the ZIP (I did not change ANY setting from default within FlashFire, follow all directions as specified for XPOSED installer, several appropriately timed reboots are required.
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-- Afterwards, be sure to download all of Chainfires' apps (they're all awesome) and donate.
-- The developer who ported Xposed v80.0 to Lollipop 5.1.1, wanam also has several Xposed Modules & apps worth checking out
-- And of course thanks to rovo89 for Xposed in the first place
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Flashed Xposed on my SM-G530AZ with no problems at all
THANKS!
I appreciate this post a lot, because I guess nobody has a G530R except us and a few others. I find this strange, because you can get USCellular from WalMart with this phone for a little over 100$ and it is only 45$/month for a decent amount of data (and is unlimited after). Anyway, just wanted to thank you for this and ask a few questions.
I was wondering if you have any suggestions or any tips for backing up, to prevent data loss. I used ADB to create a backup that way, but don't know what way is best. I don't care about time and am used to command line, so that isn't an issue. I just don't know Android OS well enough or the backup systems to know what is going to create a complete backup. I was trying Flashify, but am confused about what it is exactly saving and what is needed to restore. I want to make several backups. 1 complete (all apps included) and 1 just the OS. I don't know what is necessary for just the OS and want to make sure that I don't softbrick my phone. I was thinking the backup I made with ADB would be sufficient, but don't know if that covers the AOS. I also want to keep an OS backup on my phone and want to make it as small as necessary, to save space and keep in on my sd card. I don't know which is the better route to go and how restoring works with Flashify, since TWRP and CWD don't work. Do I always need to use Odin or ADB? What is the difference between those? Any help would be greatly appreciated... ESPECIALLY, since, like I said earlier, nobody has this phone. Also, I don't know if I should use the newer versions of Xposed or not. I have heard that they need supporting software and want to keep it simple. Do you know any good rooted-apps? What Antivirus do you recommend after rooting? I have it narrowed down to Bitdefender, avast, 360, CM Security, Kaspersky, or Norton. I believe I am going with Bitdefender, due to the free version being comparable to paid versions of the others. I am great with computers, but want to learn all I can before moving forward. I thank you for helping me with rooting the phone! I have other OS Copies and don't know how to tell if they are good or not... Is there a way? Will flashing them possibly softbrick or even hardbrick my phone if they are wrong? It is just so complicated with a Samsung and having a USCellular phone, since I am also worried about losing my prepaid service and having to buy a new one (if I accidentally clear their info). Finally, are there any apps you recommend for improving performance? I pride myself in boosting Windows this way, but have no clue when it comes to phones. All of this is an attempt to get the virtual gyroscope module to work, so I can play some decent VR games (since they require gyroscope and the ones that don't have crappy graphics). Please let me know if there are any knowledge base resources specific to this phone or any apps, rooting kits, rom apps, or custom recovery programs that are out there that you use. I would greatly appreciate it! ... sorry for droneing, but I am just so excited to find someone else using this phone! TYVM for what you already have done!
Hi guy great looking post I've been searching for a guy like this but Google always points me to g530h or some other model do u have a working custom recovery as well I can't find one and can't port one to save my life I'm at work but I'll try this as soon as I'm home
nick.squatta.reynolds said:
I appreciate this post a lot, because I guess nobody has a G530R except us and a few others. I find this strange, because you can get USCellular from WalMart with this phone for a little over 100$ and it is only 45$/month for a decent amount of data (and is unlimited after). Anyway, just wanted to thank you for this and ask a few questions.
I was wondering if you have any suggestions or any tips for backing up, to prevent data loss. I used ADB to create a backup that way, but don't know what way is best. I don't care about time and am used to command line, so that isn't an issue. I just don't know Android OS well enough or the backup systems to know what is going to create a complete backup. I was trying Flashify, but am confused about what it is exactly saving and what is needed to restore. I want to make several backups. 1 complete (all apps included) and 1 just the OS. I don't know what is necessary for just the OS and want to make sure that I don't softbrick my phone. I was thinking the backup I made with ADB would be sufficient, but don't know if that covers the AOS. I also want to keep an OS backup on my phone and want to make it as small as necessary, to save space and keep in on my sd card. I don't know which is the better route to go and how restoring works with Flashify, since TWRP and CWD don't work. Do I always need to use Odin or ADB? What is the difference between those? Any help would be greatly appreciated... ESPECIALLY, since, like I said earlier, nobody has this phone. Also, I don't know if I should use the newer versions of Xposed or not. I have heard that they need supporting software and want to keep it simple. Do you know any good rooted-apps? What Antivirus do you recommend after rooting? I have it narrowed down to Bitdefender, avast, 360, CM Security, Kaspersky, or Norton. I believe I am going with Bitdefender, due to the free version being comparable to paid versions of the others. I am great with computers, but want to learn all I can before moving forward. I thank you for helping me with rooting the phone! I have other OS Copies and don't know how to tell if they are good or not... Is there a way? Will flashing them possibly softbrick or even hardbrick my phone if they are wrong? It is just so complicated with a Samsung and having a USCellular phone, since I am also worried about losing my prepaid service and having to buy a new one (if I accidentally clear their info). Finally, are there any apps you recommend for improving performance? I pride myself in boosting Windows this way, but have no clue when it comes to phones. All of this is an attempt to get the virtual gyroscope module to work, so I can play some decent VR games (since they require gyroscope and the ones that don't have crappy graphics). Please let me know if there are any knowledge base resources specific to this phone or any apps, rooting kits, rom apps, or custom recovery programs that are out there that you use. I would greatly appreciate it! ... sorry for droneing, but I am just so excited to find someone else using this phone! TYVM for what you already have done!
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I know I'm probably a couple years to late to answer your question I just couldn't help myself... First of all since you would be familiar with flashfire to complete this guide that is what you Should use to take your back-ups since it will take everyone of the backups you listed plus it will let you choose the format whether it be .img. zip .tar etc
Second antivirus I honestly don't run one and don't know many people who do on their modded phones.
Third since you followed the guide of The OP and run Xposed greenify and amplify are musts for battery performance I also personally love luckypatcher and if you play Google Play games you will too...
Also if you know computers as well as you say you do their are many guides how to create a TWRP or CWM recovery here on XDA so you could always just make one for this phone.... The only reason there isn't one is most likely because a developer hasn't got sold of this phone seeing as how u.s. cellular is such a small company... Sorry if this was for nothing I just felt like I wanted to put in my two cents

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