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[Release] HTC Sense Transparent LockScreen

Very old mod. Probably no longer works. Use at own risk. No longer supported by me.
ROOT REQUIRED
ONLY works on ROMS that include HtcLockScreen.odex.
So it wont work if you've flashed lwp patches, Sprint ROMS or anything that removes the .odex file.
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Originally created by JsChiSurf over in the Hero forums via my encouragement This version is made for the Eris, it is not the same as the Hero version (which doesn't work properly for us).
This is a modification of the STOCK HTC Sense lockscreen that removes the background so you can see your homescreen behind it.
*Users need to already be comfortable with using 'adb' I won't be providing support on that since there are numerous threads with instructions all around.*
**Before** pushing the apk into that folder, you'll need to FIRST perform the following steps to remove the stock lock wallpapers from loading, as well as any cached custom wallpaper you have applied. You can perform these via adb as listed, or if you have Root Explorer (on the marketplace), you can navigate to the folders listed and delete the items that way.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
cd /data/misc/lockscreen
rm *
cd /system/customize/resource
rm htc_wallpaper*
exit
Note: You may or may not have anything to delete in /system/customize/resource, so if you get an error message while using adb, don't worry.
HtcLockScreen.zip MD5: 9423D8C3D6CBBF3E084CD185130F9649
*APK NOTE: APKs are case sensitive, be sure you install this without renaming it, or it wont overwrite your original APK*
After you extract the zip to your sdk/tools directory perform the following (case sensitive):
Code:
adb push HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app
adb reboot
If you get "read-only" errors, try "adb remount" OR "adb shell", then, "su", then "mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system" and then the other commands.
EDIT: Clock-less version now available for download! Same instructions apply.
Clock-less Info: **Since some users may have performed the 'experienced users' steps below, an Android image has been added to 'lockscreen_topedge.png' so that it isn't 100% transparent.
If you want to remove this image: First, download the ZIP below with the PNGs, take any one of those and rename it to 'lockscreen_topedge.png, open the lock apk in your favorite zip file manager (winzip, winrar, 7-zip), navigate to "res\drawable-normal-mdpi" and drag your newly-renamed PNG in there. If a dialog pops up, be sure you select the option that has NO compression, this is usually called "Store."**
Make a post if you have any problems NOT related to 'adb.' Again, support is not provided for that.
Clockless Lock.zip MD5: B604B530E02C47DA81AD8B4563BE71D2
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Now some optional additional steps for **experienced users only** (I suck at tech support so if you ask something, I'll try to answer, but no guarantees):
If you put the PNGs included in the zip below into 'com.htc.resources.apk\res\drawable-mdpi', it will remove the HTC "Arc" on the lockscreen. Now, to create your own Arc replacement, all you'll need to do is go into 'HtcLockScreen.apk\res\drawable-normal-mdpi' and change the lockscreen_topedge.png to your liking A much easier change than fiddling with your resources apk everytime and its only 1 image to change, instead of trying to line up three. Of course, if you remove the Arc and do not change your lockscreen_topedge.png, you will have a completely invisible lockscreen, so don't freak yourself out, just make something for that PNG.
*Does not seem to work with Hero or Legend ROMs*

I've used adb push (to change my boot animation) but I can't say I know how to use it.
Can you specify which commands to use?
EDIT: do you have to have root for this?

Yes you have to have root. You would do 'adb install HtcLockScreen.apk'.

wshuman3 said:
You would do 'adb install HtcLockScreen.apk'.
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waahhh no X_X this isn't an app to be installed. you are overwritting the old one (after youve backed up!) the "install" command installs to data/app, which isn't what we want (but thanks for keepin an eye on the thread for me wshuman3 )
if you put the apk in your sdk\tools directory, then the command would be
Code:
adb push HtcLockScreen.apk system/app
you were correct about needing root tho

oh sweet!
one question though, what if your phone is locked? will it still show the homescreen?

Lemcott said:
oh sweet!
one question though, what if your phone is locked? will it still show the homescreen?
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please read the first post again before you post. your question is answered in both the thread title as well as the second line.
thanks!

no no no... okay I admit, i worded that question wrong.
if you phone is password protected, as in locked down, with the graphical password and all that. will it still show the homescreen?

Lemcott said:
no no no... okay I admit, i worded that question wrong.
if you phone is password protected, as in locked down, with the graphical password and all that. will it still show the homescreen?
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i believe it should still show you the home screen, considering with the normal lock app by htc in order to unlock it with the dot pattern, you have to pull the slider down, then it shows you the pattern. so going off of that, then it should still do the same thing, but instead of showing a pic on the lock screen, it shows the home screen, then you slide it down to unlock, which i would assume that it would then pop up the dot pattern.

ECLIPS3's explanation is entirely correct. locking will not hide your homescreen. but then, if someone wanted to see your homescreen with the normal lockscreen, they would just have to slide down the Arc most of the way and they'd see most of it. not secure either way.
but i dont think thats what you were even worried about Lemcott. but explained it anyway

yep, you got it I'm not really worried about them seeing the homescreen (oh no! they saw my poor organizational skills! I'm ruined! haha) I just have my phone locked done mainly because my friends and I have a pretty long running epic war to change each other's facebook status'/tweets to very embarrassing things, nosey family members, and just in case i ever forgot it somewhere.
cant wait till i get my new phone in tomorrow and patch this sucker on. speaking of which, if i were to patch this after flashing on Jamezelle's sense-abloe 2.0, would it look just like the normal htc lock screen just transparent? or will it look like sense-able's lock screen but transparent?

Lemcott said:
yep, you got it I'm not really worried about them seeing the homescreen (oh no! they saw my poor organizational skills! I'm ruined! haha) I just have my phone locked done mainly because my friends and I have a pretty long running epic war to change each other's facebook status'/tweets to very embarrassing things, nosey family members, and just in case i ever forgot it somewhere.
cant wait till i get my new phone in tomorrow and patch this sucker on. speaking of which, if i were to patch this after flashing on Jamezelle's sense-abloe 2.0, would it look just like the normal htc lock screen just transparent? or will it look like sense-able's lock screen but transparent?
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it will look like the normal lock screen, just transparent. but you could edit the transparent lock screen to look like jameselles, just transparent. im sure someone would be willing to do that for you. i might, just dont have time right now.

I'll give it a whirl, but if anyone wants to race me be my guest, I'm pretty noobish when it comes to android/linux, but I'll give it my best.

Lemcott said:
if i were to patch this after flashing on Jamezelle's sense-abloe 2.0, would it look just like the normal htc lock screen just transparent? or will it look like sense-able's lock screen but transparent?
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99.9% sure your senseable lock would be in-tact, just transparent. since your senseable lock's graphics are stored in com.htc.resources.apk and this is only a change to your HtcLockScreen.apk

Running Ivan's 0.8T2, works like a charm. Thanks!
For all of those confused on how to install this, you simply unzip HtcLockscreen.zip on your computer, follow the instructions in the first post, then you:
Code:
adb remount
adb push HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app
adb reboot
and when your phone boots back up, you'll be looking at a shiny new transparent lockscreen.

Arcalyth said:
Running Ivan's 0.8T2, works like a charm. Thanks!
For all of those confused on how to install this, you simply unzip HtcLockscreen.zip on your computer, follow the instructions in the first post, then you:
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NOTE!: the code is case sensitive, make sure you capitalize as follows:
Code:
adb remount
adb push HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app
adb reboot

When I try this I always get the nexus 1 lock screen. I'm running Ivan's latest build.
I will try again on a fresh flash since I have been messing with stuff.
Edit: OK, fresh flash without wiping allowed me to change to the Transparent Lock Screen. Thanks gohamstergo.
btw, I have no idea what I changed to not allow this mod.

@silver: not sure but youre not the only one with the issue. no idea what causes it. seems rare tho

AWW, I thought I was special.
But, If anyone ever needs any "rare issues or bugs" found....

Thanks for posting this!
Would anyone consider making a "lockscreen" that is nothing BUT a photo/walpaper?
No clock, no arc, nothing?
Maybe just a "walpaper" or photo?
Or even better- Truly Transparent!
That would be cool!

TheAtheistReverend said:
Thanks for posting this!
Would anyone consider making a "lockscreen" that is nothing BUT a photo/walpaper?
No clock, no arc, nothing?
Maybe just a "walpaper" or photo?
Or even better- Truly Transparent!
That would be cool!
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If read the "advanced" directions in the OP, it basically explains how to do this, even though he was trying to tell you how to AVOID doing that. but I agree, I'd like it too. It would almost be like a security feature cuz only you would know where to swipe to unlock

[Q] VolUp + Home + Power doesn't work? And backing up framework-res.apk

Brand new phone, unlocked and unbranded. Came on the 'new' JM1. I've rooted it using the One Click Root.
Firstly, I am now trying to install the update.zip for the battery circle mod but for some reason the VolUp + Home + Power combo doesn't work. I press it all together then let go once the first boot screen pops up. What have I done wrong?
Secondly, I am also trying to backup my framework-res.apk. I understand this is in /system/framework/framework-res.apk, but my 'My Files' application can't seem to access this, even with hidden files shown. What am I missing?
Thanks.

Hello, you seem to be missing alot, and to be totally honest if i was you i would research ALOT more before attempting this mod, im dubious about this to say the least because of the many variants.
1. the combo will work, your just letting go too early, hold them all down until your in the Recovery Mode. I read somewhere, when the SGS logo pops up to release the power button for a split second and then hold it again. Dont know if theres any method in this but whereas before i had a few fails i get in everytime now.
2. even though you have rooted your device, 'My Files' has its root set to /sdcard/ so you wont be able to see the root using this app anyway. download Root Explorer from the market.
Again you must read more into what your doing before installing a random update that you dont know what it contains, if i was you id make it myself using your own framework-res.
To do this you can use APK Manager to decompile the package, then copy the original graphics and xml into the correct drawable folders, recompile it, open in winrar and copy the META folder, then you should be good
Alternately for backing up your framework-res you can open CMD and type
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk
a yea you need the android SDK installed for the above ^
hope this helped

sensi_ said:
1. the combo will work
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not necessarily
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754673

i only said this because im 90% sure that he is doing it wrong
he is letting go when the galaxy s logo appears, this isnt long enough

sensi_ said:
I read somewhere, when the SGS logo pops up to release the power button for a split second and then hold it again. Dont know if theres any method in this but whereas before i had a few fails i get in everytime now.
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This worked, thanks!
The update.zip I was installing was only for the battery circle mod and nothing else.
Thanks a lot for your advice too, I usually ask a lot of questions on IRC if I'm unsure about what I'm doing.

How make a rom for buzz wildfire?

How make a rom for buzz wildfire?
Who can help?

nino90 said:
How make a rom for buzz wildfire?
Who can help?
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See that box up to the right on the page with the magnifying glass next to it?
That's a search box. In that box you can type "how to make a rom" and then press the magnifying glass. It works wonders!
and if you have a specific question you can't find the answer for you can come back and ask that

I didnt find a good start either, so I was searching around for a while.
First I downloaded the SDK and put it in my C:\ directory.
Then, I downloaded and installed (detailed guide in the thread) the HTC Android Kitchen, and started out with this simple kitchen. Its very limited, but it helps you start. The ROM's you export there is safe too. If you load up a official RUU in there, it will remove the official recovery system etc. and add clockworkMOD, so you can always get back to your nandroid backups if something isnt working.
Then when you notice that its very limited you can download the APK manager , it helps you unpack apks, for instance the framework-res.apk, so you can easily change the .png's in there.
Then for editing "source", you can do this in Eclipse. <- Do this when you get the hang of everything, its complicated.
Hope it helped, and I hope ->I<- got it right!

Get CM 6/7 lockscreen on Sense ROM

like some i'm fond of the Sense UI, but not the slide-down lockscreen.
I prefer the CM lockscreen also known as the vanilla stock lockscreen, which consists of you sliding left or right to mute or unlock your phone.
Well after i managed to do some searching and reading up, i found that the Sense ROM contains the vanilla stock lockscreen, but overrides it with an apk of their own lockscreen.
follow these easy instructions to switch back and forth if you like...
**MUST BE ROOTED!!**
1. FIRST do a nandroid backup of your phone. (always a safe practice when changing anything on your phone)
2. go into Partitions -> and unmount your /System/
3. connect your phone to your PC via USB
4. go into your android SDK windows directory
(default) C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
5. type "adb devices" (minus quotation marks) and make sure your phone is recognized and listed in the output
6. type "adb shell"
7. type "mv /system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app/HtcLockScreen.bak"
8. type "exit"
9. type "adb reboot", and unplug your phone from the USB
and enjoy.
simply...you just renamed HTC Sense's lockscreen app. since the Sense UI can't find it, it goes back to the default vanilla stock lockscreen. if you want it, just simply nandroid restore or follow the instructions again and rename HtcLockScreen.bak to HtcLockScreen.apk
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only BUG i've found in using this method is if you use the HTC Sense Alarm clock you won't be able to disable the alarm from the lockscreen. you'll have to unlock your phone first and choose it from the alarm popup.
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found a stock alarm clock apk that will work with the vanilla lockscreen.
1.Put the file in the tools folder of your Android SDK
2.Reboot to Recovery
3.Mount System
4.Open CMD prompt
5.cd to tools folder (c:\android-sdk-windows\tools)
6. adb push DeskClock.apk /system/app
8.Reboot

Good info, thanks.

Finally, I love the stock lockscreen rather than Sense's
Very nice. Thanks.

asiancuta said:
4. go into your android SDK windows directory
(default) C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
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you may want to update this they moved the files to C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\

sljenkins87 said:
you may want to update this they moved the files to C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\
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is there a new update to the Android SDK software?

Trying to locate the source of the problem, but since doing this hitting menu will unlock the phone. I know this is an option for CM Roms, however i'm running the Liberated Froyo Rom. I know they put in the trackball wakeup option, but i can't find any of the settings that would govern that and menu unlock. it didn't do this with the sense unlock screen.
other question, any way to make the answer call when locked screen be the stock one and not the sense one?

cegna09 said:
Trying to locate the source of the problem, but since doing this hitting menu will unlock the phone. I know this is an option for CM Roms, however i'm running the Liberated Froyo Rom. I know they put in the trackball wakeup option, but i can't find any of the settings that would govern that and menu unlock. it didn't do this with the sense unlock screen.
Minor bug, but worth the reward. May look into it when I have time.
other question, any way to make the answer call when locked screen be the stock one and not the sense one?
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There is an HTCDialer.apk in the phone's /system/app/ folder. I'm guessing renaming it may replace it. Not sure but worth a try. Just repeat the steps above just the same. I prefer the Sense dialer over stock tho.

It's not so much the dialer (or maybe it is) i have issues with . Right now when i get a call with the phone locked i get the sense answering screen (curved bar to slide up or down.) I'll do some playing tonight to see if that really is part of the dialer or not. I'm not overly familiar with all the software components of android, so it's a learning process for me.

Same here. Just trial and error and learning

you are amazing. i have been trying to sort out a solution to that hideous sense lock screen FOREVER! i love CM, but Liberated seems to run much faster on my phone, so i'm sticking with it.
now that you have fixed my lock screen complaint, i only have one other problem to sort out...skipping music tracks with volume button. i sure miss that feature from CM.

good info.. Although, mine wont work.. It says it cant rename, no such file or directory found. I have checked over and over and it really is in there. My spelling and slashes are perfect. Any ideas?

you need read/write permissions. boot into recovery and select Partitions and Mount System.
then connect in ADB and enter the command

zedbra said:
you need read/write permissions. boot into recovery and select Partitions and Mount System.
then connect in ADB and enter the command
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Yea that was in the directions previously stated, tried it, thanks though

Ditto with 92, I tried several different ways of getting this to work and got nothing. I for the life of me can not figure this out. Is there a way to post a screenshot of this? or get more info? I'm rolling on a FR008 ROM.
Thanks

I made a copy of froo8 zip in my downloads directory using Astro. Then opened the copy with Astro, deleted the htclockscreen apk. Booted to recovery, nandroid backup, install from zip, and installed the backedup froo8 zip.
Sent from my Liberated Aria thanks to attn1

Hey, I used this method to change the lock screen however when my phone is on silent the right volume slider is turned 90 degrees. Any idea why or how to fix. Sorry no pic because I'm on my phone.
Sent from my HTC Liberty using XDA App

My right volume slider doesn't change positions, Just colors. 90 degrees what direction? Mine points to left.
Sent from my Liberated Aria

Well i flashed the liberated 2.2.2 rom hfr003 and the issue seems to have gone away. Not sure what it was but the slider would rotate to look like you were suppose to slide it up rather that to the left.

Good info, thanks.

I have the FR008 rom flashed on my HTC Aria. Even with using the DeskClock.apk, I cannot turn off the alarm at all! (on the lock screen or after unlocking the phone)

Help!

Right... I need to put a file on my internal SD card..
Can someone please tell me how to access the Internal SD card? Thank you!

Connect your phone via USB then select to connect as an internal storage.
Or if it want Kies go to options, and chnge setting there.

If you are not rooted, open My Files or Astro and you are in the internal SD card. Drop the file in a folder if you need to or just loose.
If you are rooted, open Root Explorer and open the sdcard directory. Then do the same as above
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adam1460 said:
Right... I need to put a file on my internal SD card..
Can someone please tell me how to access the Internal SD card? Thank you!
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Lol, ok first off go to settings/wireless and network/usb settings and select mass storage. Then on your PC go to my computer, connect the phone via USB, on your phone you'll see a green android and a button under it that says "Connect storage to PC", tap it and the android turns orange, you're now connected. Open up the phone's internal SD in "my computer" when it's displayed.
Copy your file to the phone and when your done tap the "Disconnect storage from PC" button, the android will turn green again, hit the back button on your phone and unplug from your PC. All done.

Okay - But I need to put an update.zip file onto my phone. Which folder does it go into?

adam1460 said:
Okay - But I need to put an update.zip file onto my phone. Which folder does it go into?
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In the internal SD root directory. That is not in a sub folder...just in /sdcard.
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adam1460 said:
Okay - But I need to put an update.zip file onto my phone. Which folder does it go into?
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Just put it into the SD card as is, don't open any folders, if you have file extensions set to hidden on your PC it should just be "update", if there are files on your PC with extensions, such as .exe or .jpeg etc then it will be called "update.zip", the same applies to when it's on your SD, it should only end in .zip if everything else has an extension too.
What are you planning to flash? And do you know how to do it?
It helps if you give people an idea of what you're trying to do when you ask for assistance.

DMD9 said:
Just put it into the SD card as is, don't open any folders, if you have file extensions set to hidden on your PC it should just be "update", if there are files on your PC with extensions, such as .exe or .jpeg etc then it will be called "update.zip", the same applies to when it's on your SD, it should only end in .zip if everything else has an extension too.
What are you planning to flash? And do you know how to do it?
It helps if you give people an idea of what you're trying to do when you ask for assistance.
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I'm really sorry for not being specific.
Basically, I'm waiting for my phone which should be back tomorrow, so I can flash this theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037176
Marcus gave me a link to ROMKitchen and I cooked up my own rom!
I read the instructions, telling me to flash stock JVB which I have downloaded, a custom kernel which I have also downloaded and I have received instructions from Marcus telling me to install the theme via clockworkmod.
I'd really, really appreciate me if you gave me a step by step guide on how to install it

adam1460 said:
I'm really sorry for not being specific.
Basically, I'm waiting for my phone which should be back tomorrow, so I can flash this theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037176
Marcus gave me a link to ROMKitchen and I cooked up my own rom!
I read the instructions, telling me to flash stock JVB which I have downloaded, a custom kernel which I have also downloaded and I have received instructions from Marcus telling me to install the theme via clockworkmod.
I'd really, really appreciate me if you gave me a step by step guide on how to install it
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You want to know how to flash the theme with CWM right?
Ok, do you know how to get into recovery mode?
Hold Volume up + Home + Power button all at the same time, as soon as the black and white Samsung screen appears let go of the Power button while still holding Volume up + Home. Keep holding until recovery screen appears.
See the pic attached.
Use the Volume buttons to scroll up and down through the available options, and the Power button to select the one you want.
First thing you want to do is select the Backup and Restore option.
Make a Backup before you go any further.
Once the Backup is complete scroll to Install zip from sdcard, press the power button, you will be asked if you are sure you want to Install the update, scroll down a bit to confirm that you want to install and press the Power button again. The update will begin installing, once it's done you'll need to choose the reboot option, do so by using the Power button.
Your theme should now be installed.
I read through some of the thread in the link you posted, seems like some people had problems with it, so if your phone starts acting funny ask Marcus or some of the guys who had issues and resolved them, they will be in a much better position to guide you step by step if it causes problems.
Best thing you could do is to read up on flashing, roms, and kernels before trying them, there's a wealth of info already posted here, patience and research are better than a bricked phone.
Hope that helps and good luck

DMD9 said:
You want to know how to flash the theme with CWM right?
Ok, do you know how to get into recovery mode?
Hold Volume up + Home + Power button all at the same time, as soon as the black and white Samsung screen appears let go of the Power button while still holding Volume up + Home. Keep holding until recovery screen appears.
See the pic attached.
Use the Volume buttons to scroll up and down through the available options, and the Power button to select the one you want.
First thing you want to do is select the Backup and Restore option.
Make a Backup before you go any further.
Once the Backup is complete scroll to Install zip from sdcard, press the power button, you will be asked if you are sure you want to Install the update, scroll down a bit to confirm that you want to install and press the Power button again. The update will begin installing, once it's done you'll need to choose the reboot option, do so by using the Power button.
Your theme should now be installed.
I read through some of the thread in the link you posted, seems like some people had problems with it, so if your phone starts acting funny ask Marcus or some of the guys who had issues and resolved them, they will be in a much better position to guide you step by step if it causes problems.
Best thing you could do is to read up on flashing, roms, and kernels before trying them, there's a wealth of info already posted here, patience and research are better than a bricked phone.
Hope that helps and good luck
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Thank you very very much