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Please find bellow an easy way to root the new Galaxy Tab 8.9:
1. Download and install the USB drivers from here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/GT-P7310MAAXAR
2. Transfer the attached file root.zip to the galaxy tab 8.9, this can be done in different way as follow:
* If you send an email to an actual email account on your galaxy tab with the attached file, just open the email on your galaxy tab 8.9 and saved the attached file under the SDCARD
* Using Samsung Kies tranfer the attached file to the Galaxy tab 8.9 under SDCARD
* Or the last way to do it using ADB as follow: adb push root.zip /sdcard/root.zip
3. Turn off the Galaxy Tab 8.9
4. Turn on holding Volume Down button (right side one) + power button for 15 sec, until two icons show up on the scree
5. Release buttons and press once Volume Down button (right side one) to select "Recovery Mode" is the little box icon
6. Now Select "Recovery Mode" pressing once Volume Up button (left side one)
7. Wait until "Recovery Mode" screen show up
8. Use Vol down or Vol up to select apply .zip from sdcard and press power button to select the option
9. Look for the file root.zip under the SDCARD and select it with power button
10. Apply root.zip
11. and then Reboot
12. Install SuperUSer from the market and DONE!
Awesome, thanks. I'll have to try this when I get home.
Is it really that easy? I thought the 10.1 instructions were much more complicated (ie: having to burn a new bootloader with odin, etc.
phonic said:
Awesome, thanks. I'll have to try this when I get home.
Is it really that easy? I thought the 10.1 instructions were much more complicated (ie: having to burn a new bootloader with odin, etc.
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Yeap easy as hell, now happy camper already running root explorer and titanium backup... Now doing some teawks, deblotware, so far doing great...
mramirezusa said:
Yeap easy as hell, now happy camper already running root explorer and titanium backup... Now doing some teawks, deblotware, so far doing great...
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Have you figured out a way to get Netflix working? I've tried every apk I could find, but can't get it to stream videos. Always get the 12001 error. I've been trying to find a work around online, but nothing.
Thanks.
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Have you figured out a way to get Netflix working? I've tried every apk I could find, but can't get it to stream videos. Always get the 12001 error. I've been trying to find a work around online, but nothing.
Thanks.
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I've got Netflix working on mine with version 1.3.0 build 246, copied over from the APK I had installed from my Xoom. File name is com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk, and looks to be a user-edited version from a few months ago. Found it somewhere on XDA, probably in the Xoom forums.
Still waiting for a real release, though. HD streaming is lacking.
Does this root applicable to 8.9" 3G ?
I get this message when attempting to install the update:
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 6)
I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient.1.3.apk
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient-1.apk
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk
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The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
Skrilla360 said:
I get this message when attempting to install the update:
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 6)
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Ummm it seems you have the wrong file because my attached zip file is "root.zip" insteed of package.zip as you posted
recovery mode
i cant get my 8.9 to boot into recovery, ive pressed voume down and power for 20 plus seconds and it doesnt do anything at all, still blank. please help!
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I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
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I just tried the same thing too... Downloaded the one listed above (246 version) and I still get that error saying it cannot connect, when I attempt to play a movie from my queue. Any ideas?
mramirezusa said:
Ummm it seems you have the wrong file because my attached zip file is "root.zip" insteed of package.zip as you posted
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I am using the correct file
schillaj said:
i cant get my 8.9 to boot into recovery, ive pressed voume down and power for 20 plus seconds and it doesnt do anything at all, still blank. please help!
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Turn the device off. Then, hold down the power and volume down button at the same time until the little android symbol comes up on the screen, then release both buttons. Use the volume key to select the recovery mode option.
This is built into the bios of the device, so I doubt it's something wrong with yours. Most likely you are missing something.
fyi the volume up and down buttons are backwards... well to me at least .....
power is on the top left and the left volume rocker is vol down...
also i downloaded the file and i get the same error about error 6 and it mentiones package.zip...
weird
never could get it to work, but I used the 10.1 method and worked just fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074802
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never could get it to work, but I used the 10.1 method and worked just fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074802
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Interesting. Looks almost identical to the method in this post except for:
1) The 10.1 method has you use adb to initiate the recovery mode.
2) The 10.1 ZIP file has two minor differences:
a) The script has a shout out that gets displayed.
b) It includes the superuser app apk
Outside of the file differences, both being irrelevant for the actual 'rooting', I don't see anything of consequence that would make one work but not the other. I'll have to try it when I get home though since I forgot my GT.
I wasn't able to get into recovery mode using "ADB Reboot Recovery" directly, it would just power down my tablet
This works for me:
-hold it in landscape mode with power button at upper left
-push and hold the power button for a few seconds, let go...
-As soon as you see the Galaxy Tablet 10.1 wording on the screen, press and hold the left half of the volume rocker button. As long as you do this before you get to the "SAMSUNG" word screen you should soon see the "Android with envelope" and "Android downloading" icons.
-Hit that left volume rocker to select the "Android with envelope" icon, then hit the right volume rocker (which acts as an 'enter' key)... Now you should be in the Recovery Mode boot screen.
-Once you get into the Recovery Boot Screen, the volume rockers act as error up and down... the Power key is the 'enter' key. Apply the update from SDCard, and reboot.
Took a few tries, but eventually got it.
I used the following file (won't let me post links, sorry)
h t t p : / / l t s .c r / b q f
Worked like a champ!
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I wasn't able to get into recovery mode using "ADB Reboot Recovery" directly, it would just power down my tablet
This works for me:
-hold it in landscape mode with power button at upper left
-push and hold the power button for a few seconds, let go...
-As soon as you see the Galaxy Tablet 10.1 wording on the screen, press and hold the left half of the volume rocker button. As long as you do this before you get to the "SAMSUNG" word screen you should soon see the "Android with envelope" and "Android downloading" icons.
-Hit that left volume rocker to select the "Android with envelope" icon, then hit the right volume rocker (which acts as an 'enter' key)... Now you should be in the Recovery Mode boot screen.
-Once you get into the Recovery Boot Screen, the volume rockers act as error up and down... the Power key is the 'enter' key. Apply the update from SDCard, and reboot.
Took a few tries, but eventually got it.
I used the following file (won't let me post links, sorry)
h t t p : / / l t s .c r / b q f
Worked like a champ!
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Thanks for the info. Did you do this on your 10.1 or 8.9? I ask because your instructions said the "10.1 wording on the screen."
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phonic said:
I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
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This is where I got it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177955&page=1
I have the US 8.9 WiFi tablet. Haven't gotten around to rooting yet, so it's still stock.
Hi guys,
Since I have updated my S3 with this version (Swisscom), I have a quite annoying bugs....
I cannot go into parameter anymore, error....
And I cannot update my phone with an other firmware via Odin as I cannot go into Download Mode (reboot everytime when I press on volume Down and On/Off buttons or update it via Kies which does not find my phone....
Any help prior I burn this phone ?
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Hi guys,
Since I have updated my S3 with this version (Swisscom), I have a quite annoying bugs....
I cannot go into parameter anymore, error....
And I cannot update my phone with an other firmware via Odin as I cannot go into Download Mode (reboot everytime when I press on volume Down and On/Off buttons or update it via Kies which does not find my phone....
Any help prior I burn this phone ?
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You can't get to download mode at all? If not, I'd get the phone replaced.
HuguesDePayns said:
Hi guys,
Since I have updated my S3 with this version (Swisscom), I have a quite annoying bugs....
I cannot go into parameter anymore, error....
And I cannot update my phone with an other firmware via Odin as I cannot go into Download Mode (reboot everytime when I press on volume Down and On/Off buttons or update it via Kies which does not find my phone....
Any help prior I burn this phone ?
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You have to press volume down, home button and the power button to get into download mode. Is that what you were doing?
Also, wrong Galaxy S3 forum, the international forum would probably be of better assistance.
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I have a a501, it was on alexandria III and it was taking forever to boot so I figured i'd update the firmware with ICS out.
I installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619913 via CWM/recovery menu ver 5.5 or so and rebooted, power + volume up didn't give me a menu so I tried to reinstall the ICS bootloader, it installed like the time before except I got messages from my recovery menu like it couldn't write logs to disk (thought that was fine - thought it was being overwrote) so restarted my tablet and... nothing was unresponsive (black screen no blacklight) so I held the power button down until it shut down.
I've tried power/volume up, tried using the reset button to get into APX mode - didn't see the tablet on my computer(But I may have been impatient), tried power/volume down repeatedly, unplugged the battery and rebooted - nothing.
After I shut it down it's responsive like it's functioning somewhat, it'll turn on and off but no blacklight and nothing on the screen or vibrations.
USB debugging is on, I don't know my id
Anyone with similar problem? How did you fix it? :\
edit: apx mode is indeed working
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I have a a501, it was on alexandria III and it was taking forever to boot so I figured i'd update the firmware with ICS out.
I installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619913 via CWM/recovery menu ver 5.5
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"This bootloader can only be flashed using nvflash. You can use the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1622425"
This is from the OP of the thread you linked to...and is the reason you have ended up "bricked?" If you had followed the guide you would have saved yourself alot of grief....You cannot, I repeat, cannot flash the bootloader or an ICS rom via cwm
I've tried power/volume up,
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This is "fastboot mode" only available on the unlocked bootloader
tried using the reset button to get into APX mode
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to get into APX MODE use a paper clip to press and hold the reset button,
then press and hold the power button for 3 secs and release it - after another second release the reset button.
Your tab screen will be black and the power light will be on
- didn't see the tablet on my computer(But I may have been impatient),
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yeah, impatience can cause alot of problems - to fix this you must have the acer drivers installed and the USB drivers from the android sdk
I don't know my id
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you must get this to have any hope of recovering your tab - go to the cpuid link in my sig - theres a guide there by "srbeen" on how to retrieve your cpuid with linux - the only other way i know for someone in your position is "usbdeview" - that is in the same post,
Anyone with similar problem?
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yup, recently the forum is full of posts like yours
How did you fix it? :\
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Patience and following instructions to the letter!!! You must use nvFlash to fix this - I have given you enough info for you to recover your tab BUT you cannot do anything without your cpuid - so I suggest you begin by reading the cpuid guide thoroughly first - everything you need is in there...
As Dibbs informed, when you update your bootloader to V8, you can only do this via NVFlash.
For those of us who installed all Skirlax_CZ bootloaders, the CWM function did not arrive till Version 4 of the bootloader. Only then could you CWM the bootloaders. But..... you had to be on a version 4 bootloader "First", before you could CWM the subsequent versions of the bootloader.
If you are just starting out, then you must use NVFlash to initially install any version of the bootloader.
MD
This has probably been mentioned before...but I will try anyways. I tried galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/ but it didn't work. Then I tried CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8 and it put my phone in a permanent boot loop and says recovery is not seandroid enforced!!! This is my work phone so I really hope someone can help.:crying:
So it says that about recovery and then what? You must give more info.
But I'll save you the trouble.
Go into download mode and flash stock firmware and start over. Do not use cf auto root this time. Lets get your device working. I can easily help you but you must follow my direction
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This has probably been mentioned before...but I will try anyways. I tried galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/ but it didn't work. Then I tried CF-Auto-Root-hltecan-hlteub-smn900w8 and it put my phone in a permanent boot loop and says recovery is not seandroid enforced!!! This is my work phone so I really hope someone can help.:crying:
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If you are currently on 4.4 then use this one instead.
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If you are currently on 4.4 then use this *removed* instead.
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It keeps bootlooping and wont let me access download mode. Starts recovery and then says not seanddoid enforced and reboots and will not respond to and key combinations to reboot in any mode.
denisclagace said:
It keeps bootlooping and wont let me access download mode. Starts recovery and then says not seanddoid enforced and reboots and will not respond to and key combinations to reboot in any mode.
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I don't think download mode can be messed up unless in a very serious instances.
Just to make sure, here's how to access download mode;
- remove battery and put back in but don't press power
- press Vol Down + Power + Home Button all at the same time until the warning message appears on the screen, then let go of all the buttons
- press Vol Up to enter download mode
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I don't think download mode can be messed up unless in a very serious instances.
Just to make sure, here's how to access download mode;
- remove battery and put back in but don't press power
- press Vol Down + Power + Home Button all at the same time until the warning message appears on the screen, then let go of all the buttons
- press Vol Up to enter download mode
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it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
denisclagace said:
it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
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Thers no way from what you've told us that you did that you're unabke to enter dl mode. You've either done something else that you failed to mention or you're not entering dl mode properly. Keep teying amd make it happen
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denisclagace said:
it doesnt work...keeps rebooting and rebooting.
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If you cannot put your phone in download mode through button presses, then I think you're only option is a jig short of sending it in for a repair.
markbencze said:
Thers no way from what you've told us that you did that you're unable to enter dl mode. You've either done something else that you failed to mention or you're not entering dl mode properly. Keep trying and make it happen
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Actually I tried DL mode right after hey_joe mentioned it just to see if I missed anything but it didn't work. I had tried it before as well but figured why not try it again. Both recovery and download modes are inaccessible. The only things I have done are the 2 processes I mentioned above, then I tried to get into DL (power, home, volume down) but no warning message came up...it just rebooted. and recovery mode (power home and up) a few times but got frustrated after it kept simply rebooting. I finally called a Telus tech support and they told me to try kies but it won't even detect the phone at all.
If I send this in will they be able see that I messed with the phone and void the warranty?
denisclagace said:
Actually I tried DL mode right after hey_joe mentioned it just to see if I missed anything but it didn't work. I had tried it before as well but figured why not try it again. Both recovery and download modes are inaccessible. The only things I have done are the 2 processes I mentioned above, then I tried to get into DL (power, home, volume down) but no warning message came up...it just rebooted. and recovery mode (power home and up) a few times but got frustrated after it kept simply rebooting. I finally called a Telus tech support and they told me to try kies but it won't even detect the phone at all.
If I send this in will they be able see that I messed with the phone and void the warranty?
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Sorry bud but I refyse ti believe based on just using cf auto root that you cannot access dl mode. Battery pull, hold home, vol down, then push and hold power (all three kept pressed)
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markbencze said:
Sorry bud but I refyse ti believe based on just using cf auto root that you cannot access dl mode. Battery pull, hold home, vol down, then push and hold power (all three kept pressed)
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if you read above I posted a link but because I am new so I split it up
but you should be able to piece it together anyhow I used 2methods...so are they going to know I messed with it and void warranty?
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Ok I have no clue what link you're referring to. You didn't post anything.
I assure yiu that you can enter dl mode. I ve seen so many posts with users just like you claiming not to be abke to do it but eventually they get it. Keep trying you will get it
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denisclagace said:
if you read above I posted a link but because I am new so I split it up
but you should be able to piece it together anyhow I used 2methods...so are they going to know I messed with it and void warranty?
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Like I said, you can easily get into download mode by using a jig so they would see knox tripped ( if yours was ) and also the custom system not to mention that when you power it on, it will show " Seandroid enforcing, etc... ). So yes I'm guessing they might charge you for an easy fix.
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Ok I have no clue what link you're referring to. You didn't post anything.
I assure you that you can enter dl mode. I've seen so many posts with users just like you claiming not to be able to do it but eventually they get it. Keep trying you will get it
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galaxynote3root*dot*com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
replace *dot* with . and it become a hyperlink. I used that tutorial and then when I restarted my phone after I saw that it didn't do anything i then did CF Autoroot. Then after everything was done I got the error and am unable to boot into download or recovery.
Try to remove battery & wait about 30 minutes.
Then put it back & press power. It works for me one week ago with the same issue.
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Disconnect the usb cable and then battery pull. I had the same problem. If u battery pull while thr usb cable is plugged in it is still getting power.
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I had the same problem. Pull the battery out and in again and press vol down, home and powerbutton till you get in download mode. Then volume down to restart phone. It will restart as normal.
The solution of this warning for me was to try different Odin (where the box is yellow instead of blue) and install CWM recovery.
I appear to have bricked my phone while trying to get back to stock firmware. I am using a galaxy s4 on verizon with windows 8 for reference. My problem is I cannot enter download or recovery mode. When I try to enter either of them it flashes for a second and then disappears. After that I have to remove the battery because the phone won't respond. The same thing happens on a normal boot so I am stuck. Also I am noticing that the phone boots up on it's own when I put the battery it. Could the power button be stuck or something? What can I do to get the phone back to working order?
POWER BUTTON FIX: Ok after some more research I found this which solved my power button problem (Can't insert the youtube video until I have 10 posts) but you basically flick the top and bottom of the phone near the power button to fix it.
Now I am able to go into recovery and download modes
futurepro62 said:
I appear to have bricked my phone while trying to get back to stock firmware. I am using a galaxy s4 on verizon with windows 8 for reference. My problem is I cannot enter download or recovery mode. When I try to enter either of them it flashes for a second and then disappears. After that I have to remove the battery because the phone won't respond. The same thing happens on a normal boot so I am stuck. My battery was fully charged before it was bricked so I don't think that is the problem. Can someone help me out? What can I do to get the phone back to working order?
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Hi mate ,
Just before suggesting any other kind of action , check you power button......maybe is stuck ( is not uncommon ), seems like is press all the time
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate ,
Just before suggesting any other kind of action , check you power button......maybe is stuck ( is not uncommon ), seems like is press all the time
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Yep, it looks like that was the problem. Thanks for the response. This thread can be closed mods.
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Yep, it looks like that was the problem. Thanks for the response. This thread can be closed mods.
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Great mate!!
Glad it was easy.