Hello,
Here is developed a small software who work on Windows called NexusLight, which allows you to create a ROM for your needs from the flash.
He was appointed NexusLight because I have only tested on the Nexus, but it should work with all phones / roms if the signature verification is disabled in the recovery.
This is actually an adaptation of the software GaospLight (frandroid forum) I had created for the Galaxy's first name.
It allows you to remove applications from the ROM but also to add.
The software interface is in French but in English except for description of the applications (in fact it is the language depending on the language of the OS)
Moreover a video presentation is often better than a thousand words I have made a video where you see the software in operation:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/eNXXEGTUnQA
Download Link
The program will automatically update itself if a higher version available.
Warning: Some antivirus software can detect as malware.
But it is totally wrong is due to the UPX compression when compiling software.
GalaxyUser
NB: I can't post un dev' forum because i'm a new member
Isn't it easier to use 7-zip or WinRAR to open the zip and add/remove any apks you want?
Does Zipping Unizpping Works ? Never tried it to asking ?
So...wow...
Umm?
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wpxbox said:
Does Zipping Unizpping Works ? Never tried it to asking ?
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You don't have to actually unzip the package. Just open it and add/remove apks from there. Though I think unzipping and re-zipping should work too
I agree this app is sort of silly since you can easily do the same thing with winrar/7zip. It might be useful if more features were added to it (e.g. change the kernel, change the boot animation, etc), until then...
7zip.
One zip to rule them all.
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I take no credit for this, I'm just spreading the word.
Credit goes to Neotelos_com from right here at XDA
A simple toolkit inspired by some others, primary goal is to provide a seamless solution for reliable apk editing/optimizing.
This tool uses aapt rather than 7zip for packing. That provides much better reliability and assurance of conformance to Android file standards, as the cost of slightly larger files.
Contains:
- 7zip
- roptipng
- aapt
- apktool
- zipalign
- signapk
He's also made sure all the libraries/binaries are up to date.
Have you seen mu baseball?
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I like how you spelled no "offence" lol
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Sjflowerhorn said:
Have you seen mu baseball?
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It's safe to say no, I have not.
Rootuser3.0 said:
I like how you spelled no "offence" lol
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Lol yeah I did that on purpose.
"In America, you would use the 's' spelling, offense. In Britain, the variant/alternate spelling would have 'c'."
I'm in America btw, I just felt like doing something different
Hey Tivo7. I know thread is a bit old, but I wanted to say thanks for the tool. I'm having some trouble recompiling. I apologize in advance, as this is the first time I've decompiled an apk before... I'm trying to add a couple .smali files to the SystemUI.apk. Everything seems to work great, but after packing the apk back up (using apkEdit/quickPack) and pushing to my phone, I discover that SystemUI.apk has not been parsed properly. Specifically, when I'm looking at the apk in my file manager it says "parse error: there is problem parsing this package."
If this thread isn't a ghost town... does anyone have any advice in terms of what I might be doing wrong? I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks again.
Edit: As it turns out I needed the APK Manager tool as well.
There is an awesome (non-root might i add) app for those who don't like your info being shared with anybody called PDroid that can be found here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357056
Among its huge feature arsenal is the ability to block app's from seeing your IMED, SIM details, sms/mms, etc. It consumes no battery life at all and is very customizable. the only downside is that you must make a patch for each device and each ROM. i took the liberty of making said patch for the Ba2tF CM7 ROM and have posted the CWM-flashable zips for your enjoyment. all you have to do is boot into CWM and flash. if for some reason you don't want your phone to be awesome you can flash the "restore" zip and the original files will be back.
I am not responsible for literally a single thing you do with these files. have fun.
If you found this helpful or just enjoyable to read the thanks button is somewhere down to the right.. but whatever you do, don't hold down shift while you press it!
UPDATE: PDroid is not yet compatible with ICS/CM9 but the dev is actively working on supporting this, so sit tight and i will update the OP when he does so.
Since it works on Ba2tf, would it also work on weekly/nightly builds?
It is very rom specific, i wouldnt use my zip for Ba2tF with that rom.
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Since it works on Ba2tf, would it also work on weekly/nightly builds?
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It does work just fine on Neutrino ROM which is based on the weekly builds.
I have created patches for Dorians Redpill, Ba2tf, Neutrino GT/GT+ will also be creating one for EE shortly. I will post the patches for the API for PDroid shortly.
BTW this privacy app is awesome! You just need Linux to create a API patch for your phone.
EDIT: I had to create a new post to add the attachments..... kept failing every time I tried to add here. See post below.
Below are the API patches required to run PDroid for the specific ROMs. RESTORE patch included to remove the patch if it doesn't work. lol Don't hold me responsible if they don't work or if something funky happens..... but it worked for every ROM I have tested it on.
Keep in mind you don't need to be rooted to run the app, but you need to be rooted to run the patch.
EDIT: Also remember if your ROM ever gets updated odds are you will have to create a new patch for the newest version.
I got a PM from the dev today who had some good news.. Previously the patch maker was only available for Linux..
The good news is that you now can make a patch for your ROM yourself. Check out the PDroid patcher for Windows in the PDroid thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19570091. Or download it directly: http://goo.gl/oztqS.
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Thanks for the info.
Setting up to try my hand at rom devel soon; once cm9 is a bit more stable ill build from git. Have compiled source for "true" linux but not android.
Since I'm making it security centric, this could be a nice addition. Will be researching further.
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I have been using LBE Privacy Guard, which revokes these permissions and more on an app-by-app basis. It's not ROM specific but a little time-consuming setting up rules for each app.
I don't have access to Linux unfortunately at the moment. Can someone make a patch for redpill-cm7?
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kshiuan said:
I don't have access to Linux unfortunately at the moment. Can someone make a patch for redpill-cm7?
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You don't need Linux. There's a link for the Windows version a few posts above mine.
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georgelopez said:
You don't need Linux. There's a link for the Windows version a few posts above mine.
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If you look on his original post (the developer's), you will see that there is a bug in the windows autopatcher. So yes...I do need Linux.
Oops...looks like I had someone on ignore who's done the work for me. Will send over a thanks anyways. Bygones.
schwann said:
If you look on his original post (the developer's), you will see that there is a bug in the windows autopatcher. So yes...I do need Linux.
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You're absolutely right. Seems like the developer updated his OP right before I posted. Although, it does say to check back soon.
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Can anybode made a patch for Neutrino ROM 1.4-S ?
What exactly does this do? If it's good, I might as well cook it in Neutrino
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What exactly does this do? If it's good, I might as well cook it in Neutrino
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357056 read this.
Perfect patch for manual changing permissions of appz.
zhuchella said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357056 read this.
Perfect patch for manual changing permissions of appz.
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WOW, that's pretty sick!!
Notorious544d said:
WOW, that's pretty sick!!
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it is! if you do bundle it make sure to also bundle the app or put a link to the market or something so users know!
schwann said:
I don't have access to Linux unfortunately at the moment. Can someone make a patch for redpill-cm7?
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Semi OT but...
If you have a cd drive, dvd drive, or usb drive you can run pretty much any nix distro in a "live cd" environment.
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it is! if you do bundle it make sure to also bundle the app or put a link to the market or something so users know!
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My update will have the tweak and the app integrated
I can't thank you enough for the patch n1ckr0th. I've been using droidwall and an app called permissions to stop other apps from sending my data out. Now it's up to me who sees my real data. I understand that a lot of companies make their livings on advertisements and the like, but why do they have to know about and acquire my personal data for me to play a game or run a process that allows me to work more effectively. It's issues like this that make me want to learn how to code for android and write some great apps that won't steal everything on your device that it can see. Hmm, actually that's a good idea. Thanks again.
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Hi.
If someone have improvement advices for this thread PM me.
This won't work for sense ir smth similar.
I'm not responsible for bricked(or smth similar) devices cause of ROMS ported by this method.
I don't know if this works for non-aosp/cm based ROMS. You may need to do some more things to get it working.
Try to use the same android version for both ROMS For 4.2.2 use Cm For 4.1.2 use Stock ROM.
You won't have a compatible source code. This means you can't update the ROM through syncing and recompiling. But you won't need a Linux distro fot this Method.
Actually its very easy.
firstly follow this tutorial: http://www.fesilo.com/forum/android/guides/113-guide-guide-to-port-roms-fast-and-easy to get a booting ROM
then download this Tool -> http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/ it makes de/re-compiling very easy.
now you just have to fix those anoying bugs
to fix Phone.apk FC.
Be sure to put in the submenu smali API level to Android 4.2.2(in VTS) and tick use smali debug output and in the submenu build tick use old signature
Decompile telephony-common.jar from both ROMS.
Copy the X3RIL.smali found in /com/android/internal/telephony from the .jar of your base ROM (cm 10.1,stock rom) to the .jar of the ROM you're trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
Decompile framework-res.apk from both ROMS.
open /res/values/arrays.xml
press Control+f to use the search function.
enter auto
copy the arrays config_autoBrightnessLevels,config_autoBrightnessLcdBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessButtonBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessKeyboardBacklightValues to the .xml off your ROM and overwrite the old ones.
then copy and overwrite power_profile.xml and storage_list from your base ROM to the ROM your trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
actually this was the magic.
I hope I forgot nothing. Please Excuse me If I did. It's half past 23 here and I had a very exhausting Weekend.
I will update this thread in a few days to make it more userfriendly
You can PM me if you have Questions.
BIG THANKS TO SNXO FOR GIVING ME THE KNOW-HOW TO FIX BIG ISSUES.
and sorry for my English
reagards tobixdev
Thanks..
Very Interesting and useful..
Infact i find some guide simple to try...
Good Job!
Very nice Tobi good job :thumbsup:
Hopefully that gives power to the people for making some good Roms and Programms for us. It isn't that difficult to do just a little bit reading and then learning by doing.
Best regards SnXo
Notice that will work with every rom. The easy way is snap from HOX but you can choose Roms from others too... To keep it iesy you should have the same resolution and Androidversion nothing more... That's it!
Maybe a admin can make this as sticky that would be nice
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SnXo said:
Very nice Tobi good job :thumbsup:
Hopefully that gives power to the people for making some good Roms and Programms for us. It isn't that difficult to do just a little bit reading and then learning by doing.
Best regards SnXo
Notice that will work with every rom. The easy way is snap from HOX but you can choose Roms from others too... To keep it iesy you should have the same resolution and Androidversion nothing more... That's it!
Maybe a admin can make this as sticky that would be nice
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thanks
anyone tried yet ?
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tobixdev said:
thanks
anyone tried yet ?
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I tried a while ago with this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603.
The end result was a bootloop. I will maybe try to do it again when I have more time.
this doesn't work with sense without additional work.
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tobixdev said:
Hi.
If someone have improvement advices for this thread PM me.
This won't work for sense ir smth similar.
I'm not responsible for bricked(or smth similar) devices cause of ROMS ported by this method.
I don't know if this works for non-aosp/cm based ROMS. You may need to do some more things to get it working.
Try to use the same android version for both ROMS For 4.2.2 use Cm For 4.1.2 use Stock ROM.
You won't have a compatible source code. This means you can't update the ROM through syncing and recompiling. But you won't need a Linux distro fot this Method.
Actually its very easy.
firstly follow this tutorial: http://www.fesilo.com/forum/android/guides/113-guide-guide-to-port-roms-fast-and-easy to get a booting ROM
then download this Tool -> http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/ it makes de/re-compiling very easy.
now you just have to fix those anoying bugs
to fix Phone.apk FC.
Be sure to put in the submenu smali API level to Android 4.2.2(in VTS) and tick use smali debug output and in the submenu build tick use old signature
Decompile telephony-common.jar from both ROMS.
Copy the X3RIL.smali found in /com/android/internal/telephony from the .jar of your base ROM (cm 10.1,stock rom) to the .jar of the ROM you're trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
Decompile framework-res.apk from both ROMS.
open /res/values/arrays.xml
press Control+f to use the search function.
enter auto
copy the arrays config_autoBrightnessLevels,config_autoBrightnessLcdBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessButtonBacklightValues,config_autoBrightnessKeyboardBacklightValues to the .xml off your ROM and overwrite the old ones.
then copy and overwrite power_profile.xml and storage_list from your base ROM to the ROM your trying to port.
Recompile and replace the one within your old one from HOX ROM.
actually this was the magic.
I hope I forgot nothing. Please Excuse me If I did. It's half past 23 here and I had a very exhausting Weekend.
I will update this thread in a few days to make it more userfriendly
You can PM me if you have Questions.
BIG THANKS TO SNXO FOR GIVING ME THE KNOW-HOW TO FIX BIG ISSUES.
and sorry for my English
reagards tobixdev
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ths very much
So, I have put together an actual Windows program for a lot of Rom Builders. I used to build a lot of Roms, but really don't do much of it any longer. What I know though, is the tool I built is extremely easy to use and very effective. I thought some of you would very much enjoy this tool. It will also allow a lot more people to start theming and tinkering It has built in Draw9 support and will automatically detect what versions of Java you have and allow you to select which one you would like to use.
So I am going to post it here for now in the Note 4 forum for a few of you to install it and check it out. It will support many phones, if not all. All you have to do is make sure you have some type of Java program installed on your PC. The rest is all self-contained and updated.
The first thing you are going to need to do after install is to go into setup and setup the paths accordingly, to your liking. Once this program is setup it runs great. I have built it with threading, so it won't lag as you are working along.
I will post some screen shots for you all to check out.. I would use these as examples of what your environment should look like. Also, make sure you pull the system, from the adb options tab, from your phone as the first step before doing anything else, it will use the framework files as needed to work. This path is also where your deodex setup paths of originals should point to, the pulled files for app and framework.
Enjoy !!!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B31X8bH_5Gl-eUtJODBhcUdPRDg/view?usp=sharing
Update: ** Updated file to fix a small issue.. ** EST: 10:24 p.m.
Thank you for this! Going to take a look into it here tonight!
Updated OP..
Made some modifications to the build..
Very Cool, thank you for creating this tool, I'm going to give it a try tonight after a few Christmas parties this evening.
Sounds like a useful tools. I will check it out when my retail phone gets rooted.
za33ck said:
Very Cool, thank you for creating this tool, I'm going to give it a try tonight after a few Christmas parties this evening.
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Oh great, it will be even better after a few drinks in you..
Can you post source code as well ?
This looks awesome, so what do we use? Do we take a Odin flash able ROM....I don't understand how to use it?
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bdorr1105 said:
This looks awesome, so what do we use? Do we take a Odin flash able ROM....I don't understand how to use it?
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You just plug your phone in and wait for it to detect it.
From there you need to setup the program, look at the screen shots.
gatesjunior said:
You just plug your phone in and wait for it to detect it.
From there you need to setup the program, look at the screen shots.
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So basically whatever mods you currently have you then make flushable?
I guess what I am asking is should we Odin the stock base that's odex, pull the folders with your program, deodex it and make whatever mods?
Biggest question, how do we make it flushable, I am extremely new to this
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So basically whatever mods you currently have you then make flushable?
I guess what I am asking is should we Odin the stock base that's odex, pull the folders with your program, deodex it and make whatever mods?
Biggest question, how do we make it flushable, I am extremely new to this
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So, I am assuming, you mean flashable. Look around for update.zip files associated with Android. You need to make sure you are rooted / dev edition in order to even pursue this. If you are then do some research on update.zip files and understanding our partition table for our phone or your phone, etc..
Wifi tethering unlock
I have my Note 4 DE ordered/shipped by Samsung. I have never used this program before, how easy is it to do your own Native WiFi Hotspot modification? Or is there any step by step I have missed somewhere? Basically, I am wanting to root, TWRP and then change a few things on my own.
Thanks!
gatesjunior said:
So, I have put together an actual Windows program for a lot of Rom Builders. I used to build a lot of Roms, but really don't do much of it any longer. What I know though, is the tool I built is extremely easy to use and very effective. I thought some of you would very much enjoy this tool. It will also allow a lot more people to start theming and tinkering It has built in Draw9 support and will automatically detect what versions of Java you have and allow you to select which one you would like to use.
So I am going to post it here for now in the Note 4 forum for a few of you to install it and check it out. It will support many phones, if not all. All you have to do is make sure you have some type of Java program installed on your PC. The rest is all self-contained and updated.
The first thing you are going to need to do after install is to go into setup and setup the paths accordingly, to your liking. Once this program is setup it runs great. I have built it with threading, so it won't lag as you are working along.
I will post some screen shots for you all to check out.. I would use these as examples of what your environment should look like. Also, make sure you pull the system, from the adb options tab, from your phone as the first step before doing anything else, it will use the framework files as needed to work. This path is also where your deodex setup paths of originals should point to, the pulled files for app and framework.
Enjoy !!!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B31X8bH_5Gl-eUtJODBhcUdPRDg/view?usp=sharing
Update: ** Updated file to fix a small issue.. ** EST: 10:24 p.m.
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Nice,
I just pulled my /system/
Thanks!!!
radionerd said:
Nice,
I just pulled my /system/
Thanks!!!
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Great..
Greetings to all. I am new to this forum and I have a question for you experts.
There is a very old and abandoned app that I used to like a lot. It is very simple (the size was just 99KB). It is simply creating a floating icon above other apps that initiates screenshots.
When I tried to install and use it on my OnePlus 5, I got the message that this application needs to be updated.
The thing is that there is no update available for this app because the developer for his own reasons abandoned the project.
Could this be because of the modified Android version my device is running? Or is it because the app is no longer compatible for the latest Android versions in general? (My old device was under 4.4 KitKat)
Is there a way to resolve this manually perhaps by decompiling , editing and recompiling the apk?
Is there a way to recreate the same apk to be compatible with the latest bunch of Android versions?
Is there perhaps a way to avoid all the hassle and "trick" the app thinking that everything is O.K.?
Since I am a complete and utter n00b, please explain to me.
I wish to thank you all in advance for your time and effort to answer to me.
The apps' source code needs to be updated.
Do you have a link to the apps' source code?
Would also help to know what app you're talking about.
GameTheory. said:
The apps' source code needs to be updated.
Do you have a link to the apps' source code?
Would also help to know what app you're talking about.
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I have the apk file if that helps. I tried to private message you but I was not able.
How can I provide the source to you?
The link to the actual apk file is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zImcIf1lret_9XsCRawrj4FLPtbMGe7j
The app is creating a floating button/icon that allows to take screenshots of a specific (designated by the app and fixed) area of your screen. You can take multiple screenshots and evry single screenshot appears in tiny thumbnails on your screen, each one next to the other. All screenshots are getting erased automatically after a few seconds (don't recall how many, maybe 30 secs).
Yeah I have private messaging disabled. I prefer to do any communication on the forums.
As I mentioned, the source code needs to be updated. So if you post the source code I'd be willing to take a look.
No guarantees of course. Lots has changed in android over time. A lot of code has been deprecated. Don't know if it can be updated or if it's just better to start from scratch.
GameTheory. said:
As I mentioned, the source code needs to be updated. So if you post the source code I'd be willing to take a look.
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I really appreciate your willingness to assist.
As I mentioned I am not very android developing savvy, I have the classes-dex2jar.jar.src.zip here: ------------
Is this what you are looking for???
Let me know if I am mistaken.
I have also extracted all the contents of the apk using apk studio. Let me know if you need anything else.
D4MN4T10N said:
I really appreciate your willingness to assist.
As I mentioned I am not very android developing savvy, I have the classes-dex2jar.jar.src.zip here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wYB9STPq70LTc04YL1Yvpf2dY7-T1bZ2
Is this what you are looking for???
Let me know if I am mistaken.
I have also extracted all the contents of the apk using apk studio. Let me know if you need anything else.
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I did a little digging by decompiling the app so that I can look at the strings.xml to get the official app name. With the app name I did some research and concluded that the developer did not make it open source. This means its original java code is not public and therefore the app cannot be updated.
You'll have to find another app in the play store similar to this one for your use.
GameTheory. said:
I did a little digging by decompiling the app so that I can look at the strings.xml to get the official app name. With the app name I did some research and concluded that the developer did not make it open source. This means its original java code is not public and therefore the app cannot be updated.
You'll have to find another app in the play store similar to this one for your use.
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OK thank you for your time.