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[Q] Newbie question, please don't kill me!

So I had an old cyanogen mod flashed on my phone and nothing was going wrong. I think I flashed it in late November 2010, early December 2010. So I was fine with that and then I got bored. So I flashed the Dilli ROM and the market stopped working so I flashed to Serendipity and that's where the real problem started. Every time I would get a call, I would lose service automatically and the call would fail. I just thought it was a problem with the way I flashed it. So I then flashed the Phoenix ROM hoping that would fix the dialer problem but it didn't. I am currently on the newest phoenix ROM and I can download apps from the market, send and receive texts, make calls and even use the internet. The only thing I can't do is receive calls. I know when a call is coming because the phone starts to ring but before it shows me who is calling, it automatically loses service and fails the call. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Is there anything I can do? Any information would really help. Thank you!!

Have you tried flashing to stock?
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You might need to flash to stock then flash a different rom
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curti.nogg said:
Have you tried flashing to stock?
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How does one do this?!

Rehab5656 said:
How does one do this?!
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The fact that you flashed multiple roms without knowing how to flash back to stock is idiotic. Flashing back to stock is the one thing you should know how to do because it can save your phone.
Read this ENTIRE guide and follow it step by step or you will continue to run into the problems you are having. These anomalies cant be diagnosed by us because your phone probably has files from numerous roms on it by now. Flashing back to stock and using a master clear allows you to diagnose issues much easier.
The guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364

Another wow!
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bulletproof1013 said:
Another wow!
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+100
If u have everything backed up. U may want to try a master clear also.
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Hey noob, how about next time you post in the CM7 sticky instead of opening a new thread?

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That's most likely the modem. Find out what modem CM7 uses and as long as it's the same base as you're using now (i9000/i897), find the CWM for that modem and flash it.

Miami_Son said:
Hey noob, how about next time you post in the CM7 sticky instead of opening a new thread?
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Wow really?... Not saying the op did everything right but do you really need to slam him like that? Xda is supposed to be about sharif knowledge not tearing people apart
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crystalhand said:
Xda is supposed to be about sharif knowledge not tearing people apart
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"Sharif he don't like it, rock the casbah, rock the casbah" ;p

crystalhand said:
Wow really?... Not saying the op did everything right but do you really need to slam him like that? Xda is supposed to be about sharif knowledge not tearing people apart
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You call that a slam? Tearing him apart? You must be a liberal. The ROM-specific stickies are here for a reason. All these posts outside the stickies just make sharing that knowledge you speak of harder. Why is it so hard to comprehend that if there's a sticky with a dedicated subject that maybe that's where any posts on that subject should go? XDA is also about rules and they exist for the benefit of all.

Please use a search before opening a new thread or post rom questions in the provided Q&A rom thread.
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[Q] Galaxy S Bricked

My phone is bricked...i can go to downloading mode but the pc is not deteting the device..Plss help

insomniaxhead said:
My phone is bricked...i can go to downloading mode but the pc is not deteting the device..Plss help
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U should look in threads first, as the video said, "you are not special there are 4million users and someone has proberly asked the q before u" you like the 10th person this week who I have helped with this prob, here is the link u need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25995727
Reinstall windows drivers to make it connect.
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W1nst0n said:
U should look in threads first, as the video said, "you are not special there are 4million users and someone has proberly asked the q before u" you like the 10th person this week who I have helped with this prob, here is the link u need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25995727
Reinstall windows drivers to make it connect.
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I have same problem, Odin does not pick up my phone and my three xp machines and one win 7, none of them work, the error was unknown device detected and installed. Tried reinstall all drivers Google can find still no luck. tried a jig , didn't help as I am able to get into download mode anyways, tried ADB to the phone no go, it says couldn't detect device.... I ran out if ideas......:banghead:
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Reinstall kies.
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W1nst0n said:
U should look in threads first, as the video said, "you are not special there are 4million users and someone has proberly asked the q before u" you like the 10th person this week who I have helped with this prob, here is the link u need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25995727
Reinstall windows drivers to make it connect.
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I tried that so many times...same result...

just wondering if you have this resolved? ...i haven't
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Did you try a USB jig to unbrick yuor phone?

tiberiuboboc said:
Did you try a USB jig to unbrick yuor phone?
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yes , but all it does is to put the phone in download mode which it can already done by the regular 3 button combo...problem is computer not detecting the phone so cant flash with odin..
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Install again Samsung USB drivers or try another PC.

I have the same problem
any luck for a solution ???
please help >>>

i must have heimdall one click for exhibit

heimdall one click for exhibit
Hey guys my exhibit is bricked. Download mode is the only thing i can do with it. I have tried every thing to fix it. Odin won't communicate with it, one click unsoft brick didn't help. But Heimdall one click will communicate with my phone. I tried to make one for exhibit but I'm just not knowledgeable enough to do it. I was watching a video on how to do it and I downloaded the stock firmware from samsung, but i didn't have all the files that the guy in the video was using and so I'm stuck. Can anyone help me with this or even better create me a Heimdall one click for exhibit so I can save a 150 bucks and not have to buy a new phone. Been working two days straight trying to get it running and now I'm fresh out of ideas. Thanks for anybodies help.

First wrong section...second I had the same problem and this is how I fixed it with Odin....go here and read the section on going back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G..... download this http://www.mediafire.com/?9f4lg67htlcfr5j follow directions on wiki and success
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smartguy044 said:
First wrong section...second I had the same problem and this is how I fixed it with Odin....go here and read the section on going back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G..... download this http://www.mediafire.com/?9f4lg67htlcfr5j follow directions on wiki and success
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I'm sorry this is in the wrong section. Thanks for the help but the link didn't bring anything up for me to read, but I can tell you that Odin won't communicate with my phone, which is why i'm trying to get a Heimdall for it.

if you follow my directions it will....i had the exact same problem with odin not seeing my phone and i followed the wiki and got the odin i linked you to and all was well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G

smartguy044 said:
if you follow my directions it will....i had the exact same problem with odin not seeing my phone and i followed the wiki and got the odin i linked you to and all was well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G
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I already have that version of Odin. I've already used it probably at least 25 times in various computers and ports and with various cords. Odin doesn't work for me. It won't communicate with my phone. I downloaded the link you gave me and tried it all over again even read the wiki again just to be sure and it doesn't work. Heimdall does work though and that's why i need a one click for it. I'm willing to try other stuff, but I've already tried a lot. I think Heimdall is my best bet.

If you recently bought it, send it too Samsung, I just hard bricked my phone by being stupid, and they gave me a 10$ credit on my account and are fixing it for free
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IRX120 said:
If you recently bought it, send it too Samsung, I just hard bricked my phone by being stupid, and they gave me a 10$ credit on my account and are fixing it for free
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naw Ive had it for about a year or so

[Q] Need help unlocking Exhibit sgh-t759 halfway done

Hello guys it's been a while since last time I enter this forum I came back because I need help unlocking an Exhibit sgh-t759.
I choose the method where you copy the nv_data file in the computer and that is where I'm stuck now.I have the file but don't know exactly where and what to look for.I can even send the file to someone who knows how to decipher the unlock code.Thanks in advance.

Someone misdirected you. This is the t679 forum.

maximus_pr said:
Hello guys it's been a while since last time I enter this forum I came back because I need help unlocking an Exhibit sgh-t759.
I choose the method where you copy the nv_data file in the computer and that is where I'm stuck now.I have the file but don't know exactly where and what to look for.I can even send the file to someone who knows how to decipher the unlock code.Thanks in advance.
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Yea wrong phone and idk what your doing, but I'm guessing you will need a hex decimal editor, post the link to the thread of where you found this info and maybe i or someone can help, mainly because im interested in free unlocking
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theAPANT said:
Yea wrong phone and idk what your doing, but I'm guessing you will need a hex decimal editor, post the link to the thread of where you found this info and maybe i or someone can help, mainly because im interested in free unlocking
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I'm trying to sim unlock my exhibit sgh-t759to use on a prepaid carrier I already rooted the phone and have the nv_data.bin file on my pc . Im supposed to get the code out of that file by using a text editor or a hex editor but I tried both but don't know what or where exactly that number is.
I've included(I think) the bin file so maybe one of you guys can take a look and help me unlock the phone.Thanks.

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I'm trying to sim unlock my exhibit sgh-t759to use on a prepaid carrier I already rooted the phone and have the nv_data.bin file on my pc . Im supposed to get the code out of that file by using a text editor or a hex editor but I tried both but don't know what or where exactly that number is.
I've included(I think) the bin file so maybe one of you guys can take a look and help me unlock the phone.Thanks.
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OK maybe try this http://easyunlockgalaxys2.blogspot.com i know it is for a different phone but maybe. Make sure to back up the bin file or you will ruin your phone.
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theAPANT said:
OK maybe try this http://easyunlockgalaxys2.blogspot.com i know it is for a different phone but maybe. Make sure to back up the bin file or you will ruin your phone.
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I think I do that as last resort , here is the link of the procedure I was trying to do.
http://nievesf.net/2012/10/unlock-t-mobile-samsung-exhibit-4g-sgh-t759/ is for this phone specifically I tried emailing the guy but no luck

maximus_pr said:
I think I do that as last resort , here is the link of the procedure I was trying to do.
http://nievesf.net/2012/10/unlock-t-mobile-samsung-exhibit-4g-sgh-t759/ is for this phone specifically I tried emailing the guy but no luck
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OK that looks easy im guessing i have a linux based system and ill check it out although you might have to wait till 5 or 6 central time cuz i have school
And don't try the above link i posted
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theAPANT said:
OK that looks easy im guessing i have a linux based system and ill check it out although you might have to wait till 5 or 6 central time cuz i have school
And don't try the above link i posted
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It's alright just post whatever you find and no i will not try that I read some more and it doesn't seem to safe .

Ok that's what i got, I believe it should be an eight digit code so that eliminates most of that. The limit of trys you get to unlock is either 3 or 10 so... Hopefully i helped, good luck

theAPANT said:
Ok that's what i got, I believe it should be an eight digit code so that eliminates most of that. The limit of trys you get to unlock is either 3 or 10 so... Hopefully i helped, good luck
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already tried 59579417 and 15731961 and there are 6 attempts left...yes I tried 2 other combinations trying to download the samsung unlock app to see if it works

i cant find the /efs folder with root explorer, even doing a scan /. search

Wrong forum
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This is the t679
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bpayton28 said:
i cant find the /efs folder with root explorer, even doing a scan /. search
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OK too bad I guess using this won't work. In theory something like what is described is how it should work, but I guess our phone is storing that data elsewhere.
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Hey i don't mean to be a party pooper or anything, but this is a publicly accessible forum on the internet, and unlocking phones is illegal....
http://bit.ly/WVDBAt

jetstream131 said:
Hey i don't mean to be a party pooper or anything, but this is a publicly accessible forum on the internet, and unlocking phones is illegal....
http://bit.ly/WVDBAt
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I and I'm sure others are well aware of the law however the entire basis of the rule is under the pretence that you do not own the phone because it is under contract and each monthly installment will get you closer to actually owning the phone. I however bought this phone without a contract and android under the GPL licensing is open source therefore in my case I can unlock the phone (which tmobile all ready did for me). So on a superfluous layer I can see why you think it is illegal but it is not.
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Can't down load update

I have kingroot installed no custom rooms and software version 4.3. I have tried to update my software and it stops at about 25% every time. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

You will have to do the Restore to MJ5 tutorial in the general section.
Root normally screws up the update.
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What if i wanted to remove everything from the phone root/safestrap and go back to stock?

Root doesn't screw up the update- Kingo does. I was in your exact shoes.
I did the MJ5 restore, rooted, did the OTA update and then did step 10 again for root. Works perfectly. Then I did Drakey's GPS Fix and now everything works great.
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Pscheoverdrive said:
Root doesn't screw up the update- Kingo does. I was in your exact shoes.
I did the MJ5 restore, rooted, did the OTA update and then did step 10 again for root. Works perfectly. Then I did Drakey's GPS Fix and now everything works great.
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I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Root will mess up an update. Kingo roots the device, that is it.
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graydiggy said:
I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Root will mess up an update. Kingo roots the device, that is it.
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Perhaps anecdotal, but I went in circles with Kingo. Couldn't unroot, couldn't update. Its method of rooting is not the same as other 'conventional' ways.
After restoring and rooting via the MJ5 restore process, I updated to NB4 with no issues. I didn't need RootCloak or anything of the sort. There are others. I haven't read of others successfully updating w/Kingo root. I could be wrong.

I did remove the root using kingroot web site but the safestrap was still there. I could not up date the phone. So i reinstalled kingroot again and iam back to square one, a rooted phone but cant up date.

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I did remove the root using kingroot web site but the safestrap was still there. I could not up date the phone. So i reinstalled kingroot again and iam back to square one, a rooted phone but cant up date.
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open safestrap uninstall recovery then go to your app manager and uninstall bootstrap then unroot

So here my problem like an idiot i tryed to unroot with out deleting any of the apps and programs (safeboot,titanium). So i had to to reroot and the safestrap is still there. I have dont see this file in application manager, but if i restart my safestrap comes up on my screen. Its safstrap 3.71 (twrp v2.6.31) i dont see a delete button.

Thewiskeydude said:
So here my problem like an idiot i tryed to unroot with out deleting any of the apps and programs (safeboot,titanium). So i had to to reroot and the safestrap is still there. I have dont see this file in application manager, but if i restart my safestrap comes up on my screen. Its safstrap 3.71 (twrp v2.6.31) i dont see a delete button.
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you need to reinstall safestrap then do what i wrote above

Thank You for the information and your time.

need a guru
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you need to reinstall safestrap then do what i wrote above
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I have been buried in XDA threads for a few years trying to learn as much as I can (thanks for that by the way)
The title of this thread is Can't download update so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
Plus over time I have come to learn that jerrycoffman45 is damn good at this stuff...
First off when I go to the MEGA site (https://mega.co.nz/#!Hd1QnA7b!MV5i7du4oim9zKLArQl51tTYiymqIXMhaALsMjFHRyQ) to download the "Coming from JB" for KNOXRAID KITKAT ROM V5.1 it works normal until it gets to 99 percent.
I've tried it on all 4 of my computers with the same result = is there another way I can get it?
Secondly, after I install the AllianceROM (thank you RErick) and am setting it up, my phone starts playing the boot animation like it keeps restarting like every other minute or so.
I really want to use the AllianceROM and could not find anything related to this when searching the thread or the entire forum.
Any help would really be appreciated!!!

Try using Internet Explorer or Chrome to download from Mega. It is a picky site.
Try to do a factory reset in the stock recovery. I have had to do that a few times right after installing a ROM to get it to boot properly.
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misterwright said:
I have been buried in XDA threads for a few years trying to learn as much as I can (thanks for that by the way)
The title of this thread is Can't download update so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
Plus over time I have come to learn that jerrycoffman45 is damn good at this stuff...
First off when I go to the MEGA site (https://mega.co.nz/#!Hd1QnA7b!MV5i7du4oim9zKLArQl51tTYiymqIXMhaALsMjFHRyQ) to download the "Coming from JB" for KNOXRAID KITKAT ROM V5.1 it works normal until it gets to 99 percent.
I've tried it on all 4 of my computers with the same result = is there another way I can get it?
Secondly, after I install the AllianceROM (thank you RErick) and am setting it up, my phone starts playing the boot animation like it keeps restarting like every other minute or so.
I really want to use the AllianceROM and could not find anything related to this when searching the thread or the entire forum.
Any help would really be appreciated!!!
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try downloading the mega app then downloaded it on your phone with that app now for alliance rom sounds like you might have a bad download if there is no md5 to check i try opening the zip on the computer usually if it is bad it will give a error if the download is good reread the op for the rom and make sure you are following the instructions to install the rom and this is not the right thread for this you should have started a new one if none of this works pm me
edit try what graydiggy said first

I was going to suggest the mega app, but since he seems to be having trouble with booting, it was pointless to mention.
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graydiggy said:
I was going to suggest the mega app, but since he seems to be having trouble with booting, it was pointless to mention.
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@graydiggy yeah i seen that but i was hoping he had a backup he restored i am a dreamer i know but from his post he does read and research before he does stuff so i thought there was hope

I don't want to be that guy...
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try downloading the mega app then downloaded it on your phone with that app now for alliance rom sounds like you might have a bad download if there is no md5 to check i try opening the zip on the computer usually if it is bad it will give a error if the download is good reread the op for the rom and make sure you are following the instructions to install the rom and this is not the right thread for this you should have started a new one if none of this works pm me
edit try what graydiggy said first
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I used to reed these threads and told myself that I would not waste the developers time with questions I could find the answer to my self...
That being said I did follow the instructions to the tee
I also tried creating a new fresh slot in safestrap and wiped it and flashed it a number of times following the examples given at different points of the threads
I have learned to follow the process that drakeymcmb has posted (wipe 3 times flash twice) on every install I do especially it its not working
I have 3 separate zip files downloaded to cover the corrupt file issue BUT I have not tried graydiggy's suggestion
If that does not work I will PM you if I figure out how to do that...
I try to give you as many thanks as I can and understand why people donate = you guys deserve it
Heck, I have paid good money for support as an IT manager and the techs were not as helpful as you guys are
One thing more, could you please direct me to the best thread to learn the proper protocols for XDA posting...
Thank you again

misterwright said:
I used to reed these threads and told myself that I would not waste the developers time with questions I could find the answer to my self...
That being said I did follow the instructions to the tee
I also tried creating a new fresh slot in safestrap and wiped it and flashed it a number of times following the examples given at different points of the threads
I have learned to follow the process that drakeymcmb has posted (wipe 3 times flash twice) on every install I do especially it its not working
I have 3 separate zip files downloaded to cover the corrupt file issue BUT I have not tried graydiggy's suggestion
If that does not work I will PM you if I figure out how to do that...
I try to give you as many thanks as I can and understand why people donate = you guys deserve it
Heck, I have paid good money for support as an IT manager and the techs were not as helpful as you guys are
One thing more, could you please direct me to the best thread to learn the proper protocols for XDA posting...
Thank you again
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oh no you are doing very well i wish more noobs did what you do as for the rules they are in the very first thread in this section and to pm just click on my nickname and you will see the option

Just Google "XDA Forum Rules". It will be right there.
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XDA is the best
graydiggy said:
Just Google "XDA Forum Rules". It will be right there.
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Thank you...
And hooray, I installed the MEGA app and the download died at 70 percent but I tried it again and it just completed
I'm in San Diego and the sun just set so I will have time to check it out
Oh, I'm downloading a fresh AllianceROM zip and will try your suggestion tomorrow
If you see some thanks coming from me from different places it is because of this
THANKS
Tom