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The old method of restoring an AWS S4 QCN file no longer works, I've tried several. I'll start a bounty for someone to make a new method of AWS unlocking the ATT S4 Active so it works fully on T-Mobile. I've never done a bounty before so is there an official way to do this?
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The old method of restoring an S4 QCN file no longer works. I'll start a bounty for someone to make a new method of AWS unlocking the ATT S4 Active so it works fully on T-Mobile. I've never done a bounty before so is there an official way to do this?
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Greetings, I just picked up the Moto e5 Supra (cricket wireless). Gotta say the 5,000mah battery is awesome and the waterproofing is a nice feature. After not having an android since Note 2 I decided to move back from Apple after my iPhone 6s Plus had issues with the digitizer board flexing. Found this beauty of a phone for a great deal at a local Cricket store for $150..
I guess i have a few questions about this phone and rooting. To start can anyone confirm that this is the same as the Moto E5 Plus? Below is my phones info. Basically looking for confirmation. Also any other info on this phone and rooting/ROMS would be appreciated. it's been a while since i last had my Note 2.
https://imgur.com/a/sKRaBuO
According to this, it is in fact the e5 Plus with a different name.
I have the Boost Mobile (Sprint) E5 Plus XT1924-8 and it's the same specs. I was able to unlock the bootloader and root via the instructions on the E5 forum, just have to make sure to make a backup in TWRP.
Please help me unlock my bootloader. I have the cricket wireless varient. Says its ineligible to be unlocked. XT1924-6
It can't be done if it's from Cricket
any updates on this?
I just found this in my developer options for me e5 supra... this means I shpuld be good to go right?
http://imgur.com/gallery/xAreAmI
Cricket wireless
I am actually getting ready to start the root process myself I do remember about Motos was that the carrier didn't matter because Motorola comes unlocked . the carrier can hide that from you but the unlock process was actually on the Motorola website if you go to motorola.com or.net or whatever it is all the instructions you need are there to unlock the bootloader mode which by the way he happens to be the hardest part of the whole process all of its easy . I don't mind helping out where I can mix anyone needs it but TBH I'm not nearly as experienced as most these guys
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I am actually getting ready to start the root process myself I do remember about Motos was that the carrier didn't matter because Motorola comes unlocked . the carrier can hide that from you but the unlock process was actually on the Motorola website if you go to motorola.com or.net or whatever it is all the instructions you need are there to unlock the bootloader mode which by the way he happens to be the hardest part of the whole process all of its easy . I don't mind helping out where I can mix anyone needs it but TBH I'm not nearly as experienced as most these guys
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you have the moto e5 supra and have root?
anyone successfully rooted the supra device?
pretty sure this phone is not rootable due to bootloader being locked.
im not as experienced as some folks but the Motorola site doesnt allow this device to be unl
mentathf said:
pretty sure this phone is not rootable due to bootloader being locked.
im not as experienced as some folks but the Motorola site doesnt allow this device to be unl
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will motorola allow if paid off and completed 06 months contract?
Unlocking service for Moto xt1924-5 Cricket
Skype :djpowerblog
what’s app :8765873047
supra root
I have the same phone and I asked motorola for the release of the bootloader but to date there is no response, I need to root the metro e5 plus I just got it I will try to root it, but the one I want to root is the supra, Will someone have any method?
I need your help please, maybe you have the same firmware as me
today by accident, I tried to have root access, but my device died, and I need the firmware to revive it
Contact me if you can please, by this email [email protected]
jan fuentes said:
today by accident, I tried to have root access, but my device died, and I need the firmware to revive it
Contact me if you can please, by this email [email protected]
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try the lolinet website for moto E5 Plus (hannah) if your on cricket. flash the factory firmware and it has to be a build equivalent to whats currently flashed or newer.
Is root available for the E5 Plus sub-model for T-Mobile or MetroPCS? I believe it is XT1924-7 Hannah, but Motorola made like a dozen variants of this device and I can't find a clear answer. Many of the guides I found are for other sub-models, and I don't want to risk bricking the phone.
If there is a guide or method, can someone point me to it?
Thanks.
I would like to know the same as I just got the Metro variant.
unfortunately I don't think we'll be able to because I ran my metro variant on the bootloader website for Motorola and it tells me that my device is not eligible for unlock even though my option is checked to unlock
So idk
I got mine to work and unlocked the bootloader
How I rooted my MetroPCS Moto e5 plus
I followed the unlock bootloader thread, then used the instructions at forum thread named:
Recovery TWRP Root TWRP and Root for Moto E5 Play (James) by CodyF86
There is a plus version download there for fstab.ecom for decryption.
FYI: if phone boot says bad key, that means bootloader is unlocked. Once rooted mine says N/A
Haven't tested unlimited tethering yet.
Phone is ROOTED and DECRYPTED! Enjoy!
Keo
not sure if this helps but i wrote a step by step guide on my blog with instructions on how to unlock the bootloader (used my metro variant for this one)
https://techtezz.wordpress.com/2018/12/27/how-to-bootloader-unlock-moto-e5-plus-all-variants/
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I got mine to work and unlocked the bootloader
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how did you unlocked the bootloader? mine says thats its does not elegible un the motorola site
thank you
xavcasgar said:
how did you unlocked the bootloader? mine says thats its does not elegible un the motorola site
thank you
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Just rerain it again on Moto unlock and it went through
Background: I am writing this short guide for people like me that want all the info about the T-Mobile 6T unlock capabilities. None of this is my work. I wanted to have a central thread where T-Mobile users can discuss the T-Mobile specifics of this device.
When you purchase a T-Mobile branded OP 6T the device will be SIM and Bootloader locked. Many great people here on XDA found ways around the SIM and bootloader lock. I am simply compiling it all here in one simple thread to be a resource for us T-Mobile users. In this guide you will be directed to the proper resources to SIM and bootloader unlock your T-Mobile 6T and return to T-Mobile software fully unlocked. It doesnt matter if your device is paid off or not. You are bypassing the 40 day wait for a paid off device to SIM unlock!
This is a high level overview for someone that wants quick info and links. All of the info is on XDA but scattered in various threads. I found bits and pieces here and there in those threads so I decided to make a dedicated T-Mobile thread for any T-Mobile user that needs help with the complete process in one simple thread.
So here goes...
Step 1: Convert device to international ROM and unlock the bootloader. Thanks to @AnonymousTipster for this thread! Follow the steps here: T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!) NOTE: You MUST use version 9.0.11 to unlock the bootloader (If you flash a newer version make sure you use the patched exe files). After converting to the International version (and going through the set up process) go to Developer options and select OEM Unlocking and turn it on. Now reboot to bootloader and issue the command "fastboot oem unlock" to unlock the bootloader. You are now on the international ROM with your bootloader unlocked.
Step 2: Root and Recovery: Thanks to @mauronofrio for this thread! Now you can root and install recovery on your device following the steps here: [RECOVERY][3.3.0-2][fajita]Official/Unofficial TWRP recovery for OnePlus 6T (Stable).
Step 3: Unlock the SIM . Thanks to @nika_bego for this thread. Follow the steps here: Guide SIM UNLOCK T-MOBILE version all type of IMEI supported.
---NOTE: At this point you can call it quits and keep device as is which is now both bootloader and SIM unlocked on the international firmware (I recommend updating to the latest beta's) or you can continue on with the guide to return to T-Mobile firmware while maintaining SIM unlock (which will lead to boot loader unlock)...
Step 4: Convert back to T-Mobile Device: Thanks to @Dark Nightmare for this thread. Now use the MSM Tool to revert back to the original T-Mobile firmware from here: [TOOL] T-Mobile OnePlus 6T MSMDownloadTool [Firmware 9.0 v1 & v2] This will RE-LOCK your bootloader but not the SIM. You only need to do this if you want to keep the T-Mobile firmware for the updated RCS app, etc. Once the bootloader is re-locked it will take 7 days to get the unlock token shown in the next step. There will be a few security updates once you flash the original firmware back. I would update before unlocking bootloader.
Step 5: Legit Unlock Bootloader Thank OnePlus for this NOTE: Take all OTA's before unlocking. Once unlocked you will no longer receive OTA Updates. You are now on T-Mobile firmware and SIM unlocked. You can proceed to unlock the bootloader the legit way now. Simply follow the steps here: How to unlock bootloader for OnePlus 6T (T-Mobile edition). NOTE: It does take an entire 7 days for the unlock token.
Thats it, your done! You are now fully unlocked and running t-Mobile version of the software (or moved on to other ROMS all together). You can now have root on the latest T-Mobile ROM or stick with a custom ROM.
Feel free to discuss all things T-Mobile in this thread.
Big thanks to the following people for posting all original work: @AnonymousTipster, @mauronofrio, @nika_bego, @Dark Nightmare
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@Scott You still on the stock kernel after unlocking everything or have you flashed a custom kernel on it?
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@Scott You still on the stock kernel after unlocking everything or have you flashed a custom kernel on it?
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Im running stock kernel.
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Im running stock kernel.
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Cool beans. From a technical standpoint flashing a custom kernel would still be possible right?
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Cool beans. From a technical standpoint flashing a custom kernel would still be possible right?
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100%
I just choose to run stock because I want to keep the device as close to stock as possible. I am pretty happy with this phone the way it is out the box. The only reason I rooted was to install AdAway.
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Cool beans. From a technical standpoint flashing a custom kernel would still be possible right?
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Custom kernels can be great and all. But the stock ones are still very well optimized overall and this phone is constantly giving me 7-8 hours SOT with both custom kernels and stock. Sure, there's the argument of debloating and lightening. But I think stock provides a decent enough experience that doesn't lose out on much important stuff
Nice work but step 2 isn't required. After giving the fastboot OEM unclock command, let it wipe as normal, then before letting it reboor, force it back to bootloader mode by holding vol up, down, and power till it reboots, then just hold power and volume down and it enters bootloader aka fastboot mode. Then give fastboot erase modemst1 and then fastboot erase modemst2. Then reboot. It is also worth mentioning msm 9.0.12 can be used now as long as u run it with the factory patched exe file from the intl conversion thread that was posted with 9.0.11.. Gets you all up to date, a bit faster. Take anonymous tipsters patched exe and copy to msm 12 directory. FYI,.every kernel and ROM for both the intl op6 and op6t work for our phone. Identical. Pixel experience by markash and treskmod actually run better on the phone than stock oos, with about 9-10 hrs sot. .. one plus dropped the ball on ram MGMT, especially with 8gbs of ram and them not utilizing it. Lastly if u stay on TMO firmware, I have a giant list of hacks I'll put together for the strictly stock users. Build prop edits that should be included to begin with.
Scott said:
Background: I am writing this short guide for people like me that want all the info about the T-Mobile 6T unlock capabilities. When you purchase a T-Mobile branded OP 6T the device will be SIM and Bootloader locked. Many great people here on XDA found ways around the SIM and bootloader lock. I am simply compiling it all here in one simple thread to be a resouce for others looking to do the conversion to an unlocked device.
In this guide you will be directed to the proper resources to SIM and bootloader unlock your T-Mobile 6T and return to T-Mobile software fully unlocked. It doesnt matter if your device is paid off or not. You are bypassing the 40 day wait for a paid off device to sim unlock.
This is a high level overview for someone that wants quick info and links. All of the info is on XDA but scattered in various threads.
Step 1: Convert device to international ROM and unlock the bootloader. Follow the steps here: T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!)
Step 2: You will need to root your device with Magisk using TWRP. Follow the steps here: [RECOVERY][3.3.0-2][fajita]Official/Unofficial TWRP recovery for OnePlus 6T (Stable)
Step 3: Unlock the SIM by erasing modemst1 and modemst2. Follow the steps here: Guide SIM UNLOCK T-MOBILE version all type of IMEI supported
Step 4: At this point you can call it quits and keep device as is. Or... You can MSM Tool back to the T-Mobile firmware from here: [TOOL] T-Mobile OnePlus 6T MSMDownloadTool [Firmware 9.0 v1 & v2] This will RE-LOCK your bootloader but not the SIM.
Step 5: You are now on T-Mobile firmware and SIM unlocked. You can proceed to unlock the bootloader the legit way now. Simply follow the steps here: How to unlock bootloader for OnePlus 6T (T-Mobile edition)
. NOTE: It does take an entire 7 days for the unlock token.
Thats it, your done! You are now fully unlocked and running t-Mobile version of the software. You can now have root on the latest T-Mobile ROM with RCS capabilities.
Feel free to discuss all things T-Mobile in this thread.
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Thanks for posting this! Definitely easier to have all info in one place ??
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Lastly if u stay on TMO firmware, I have a giant list of hacks I'll put together for the strictly stock users. Build prop edits that should be included to begin with.
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Step two isnt required unless that is all you plan on doing is rooting. This guide just tries to link to the others guides. Just a high level overview.
Also, great idea. Great idea on creating a list of hacks. Definitely post a link to the thread when you create one.
Just followed this. Windows 8 was being a PITA for adb and fastboot so I upgraded it to Windows 10. BUT.. once I fixed the quirks with my laptop these steps went smoothly with no hiccups. Just gotta wait the 7 days now so I can use the Swift themer and make it look the way I like. Let's see how well this works completely stock for a week. When I first got this phone I immediately switched to international so I've never been able to experience the TMO firmware.
Thanks again for sharing this!
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Just followed this. Windows 8 was being a PITA for adb and fastboot so I upgraded it to Windows 10. BUT.. once I fixed the quirks with my laptop these steps went smoothly with no hiccups. Just gotta wait the 7 days now so I can use the Swift themer and make it look the way I like. Let's see how well this works completely stock for a week. When I first got this phone I immediately switched to international so I've never been able to experience the TMO firmware.
Thanks again for sharing this![/QU
Emilio are you speak Spanish ??? I need some help
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Emilio are you speak Spanish ??? I need some help
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What is the problem?
eapo15 said:
the.emilio said:
Just followed this. Windows 8 was being a PITA for adb and fastboot so I upgraded it to Windows 10. BUT.. once I fixed the quirks with my laptop these steps went smoothly with no hiccups. Just gotta wait the 7 days now so I can use the Swift themer and make it look the way I like. Let's see how well this works completely stock for a week. When I first got this phone I immediately switched to international so I've never been able to experience the TMO firmware.
Thanks again for sharing this![/QU
Emilio are you speak Spanish ??? I need some help
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En realidad no, pero tengo Google Translate jaja
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Maybe I'm seeing things.....so even though T-Mobile devices are locked (mainly because you're still paying for the device) you can still get root on the device?
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Maybe I'm seeing things.....so even though T-Mobile devices are locked (mainly because you're still paying for the device) you can still get root on the device?
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U have been able to do that, u can just bypass having to convince customer care to sim unlock it which gives you access to oem unlock which then allows u to flash twrp/ magisk and thus root...this is possible by unlocking the bootloader.
In overview..
Can sim unlock
Can unlock bootloader
Or just flash patched msm and bypass all of this
Can have dual SIM capability
Can run any software op6, op6t intl.
Can get unlock bin to legitimately and fully unlock device without needing TMobile to unlock anything.
JodyBreeze901 said:
Maybe I'm seeing things.....so even though T-Mobile devices are locked (mainly because you're still paying for the device) you can still get root on the device?
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Yep, just follow the links in the guide and you can unlock a fully locked device and root it.
Oh yeah..... I've been away for way too long.
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Oh yeah..... I've been away for way too long.
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Thats why I made this guide for T-Mo users. Not enough T-Mo users know you can unlock and root with the methods listed in this thread and other threads linked to.
Thanks for this guide. Just dropped my OP6 in my pool and need to get another phone asap. Was going to go to a TMO store tomorrow to get the 6T. If I pay for the phone in full and then follow steps 1-4 (I want root) and to leave it unlocked, will it be the same firmware/state as if I purchased from OnePlus directly?
Update: TMO is saying I need to have the phone for 60 before I can unlock it. Is that correct?
Thanks!!!
I just bought a carrier unlocked V405QA running V405UA20a. Confirmed with my t-mobile sim card.
My goal is to install Lineage 17.1 with root via TWRP and use it on t-mobile service. After reading a lot I’m still not 100% sure how to proceed.
The steps I think I should follow are:
Crossflash with a US unlocked rom (V405QA20a). Using this guide.
Unlock the bootloader using this guide. Since I have "Enable OEM Unlock" and I’m running Pie I think I should skip the V35 Bootloader section but I’m not sure.
Install TWRP and root using this guide.
There's also this guide from getdroidtips.com which seems simpler and covers steps 2 and 3.
Has anyone tried similar steps?
Is crossflashing required if I'm going to load Lineage anyway?
Can step 2 result in loosing fastboot?
Is getdroidtips guide a better approach?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
I'm trying to do this too
I have had a good few headaches from it, and still am not done. But most of my headaches I could easily say are my fault.
Crossflashing worked great for me, works with Tmobile
When I first unlocked I was able to use fastboot, get TWRP working, and run LineageOS. But after stuff messing up, I have now lost fastboot mode and don't know how to get it back
It's all possible, and not too hard. I personally followed the steps you think you should follow. But I'd recommend hearing what other people have to say first before you start doing things.
Edit : I got a sprint carrier locked one and made it unlocked
So I’m not 100% sure on the steps for unlocking that the getdroidtips.com guide gives you. I’m pretty sure it only works for European models. Honestly, the other two guides don’t look too crazy. Although, you may want to cross flash AFTER unlocking your boot loader. My v40 gets here sometime this week. I’ll try to follow the other guides and I’ll let you know how it goes.
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I'm trying to do this too
I have had a good few headaches from it, and still am not done. But most of my headaches I could easily say are my fault.
Crossflashing worked great for me, works with Tmobile
When I first unlocked I was able to use fastboot, get TWRP working, and run LineageOS. But after stuff messing up, I have now lost fastboot mode and don't know how to get it back
It's all possible, and not too hard. I personally followed the steps you think you should follow. But I'd recommend hearing what other people have to say first before you start doing things.
Edit : I got a sprint carrier locked one and made it unlocked
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How did you sim unlocked your Sprint phone? Tia
Metconnect2000 said:
How did you sim unlocked your Sprint phone? Tia
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Just google it, there are a ton of different guides. You can either contact sprint, or you can pay for an unlock service. Usually they are like 10$
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How did you sim unlocked your Sprint phone? Tia
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I just followed the 9008 method to make my phone be able to use my tmobile sim card.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v40/how-to/unlock-lg-v40-via-9008-root-t-mobile-t4042207
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I just followed the 9008 method to make my phone be able to use my tmobile sim card.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v40/how-to/unlock-lg-v40-via-9008-root-t-mobile-t4042207
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Thanks! I thought the guide is only for bootloader unlocked. Does it carrier unlock the phones too?
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Thanks! I thought the guide is only for bootloader unlocked. Does it carrier unlock the phones too?
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I'm 99% sure this method is only to unlock/mod the bootloader....and does NOT network/carrier /sim unlock anything. If there is a sim/unlock method that is do-it-yourself, it would require flashing a rom etc. I would love to be wrong here though.
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I'm 99% sure this method is only to unlock/mod the bootloader....and does NOT network/carrier /sim unlock anything. If there is a sim/unlock method that is do-it-yourself, it would require flashing a rom etc. I would love to be wrong here though.
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Thanks. That's what I thought too. Was puzzled by the earlier poster.
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I just bought a carrier unlocked V405QA running V405UA20a. Confirmed with my t-mobile sim card.
My goal is to install Lineage 17.1 with root via TWRP and use it on t-mobile service. After reading a lot I’m still not 100% sure how to proceed.
The steps I think I should follow are:
Crossflash with a US unlocked rom (V405QA20a). Using this guide.
Unlock the bootloader using this guide. Since I have "Enable OEM Unlock" and I’m running Pie I think I should skip the V35 Bootloader section but I’m not sure.
Install TWRP and root using this guide.
There's also this guide from getdroidtips.com which seems simpler and covers steps 2 and 3.
Has anyone tried similar steps?
Is crossflashing required if I'm going to load Lineage anyway?
Can step 2 result in loosing fastboot?
Is getdroidtips guide a better approach?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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Just follow the whole guide and definitely do not use getdroidtips. You still need the engineering abl to enable fastboot and run the unlock command
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Thanks! I thought the guide is only for bootloader unlocked. Does it carrier unlock the phones too?
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No it definitely doesn't...