Hello there guys!
Let's start a list of the bloatware per region! Bloatware = apps not by SE that appear on your phone after the update to 4.0.A.2.368 and cannot be removed.
Ordering this by customization, PM me or answer in the topic and I'll add them to the first post asap.
Global Generic is NOT a customization. When you're flashing the so-called global generic firmware with flashtool it's usually just a random Generic firmware. Global firmware does not exist. If you updated over Wotanserver you should know what your customization is. Otherwise try Googling your CDA (*#*#SERVICE#*#* -> Info -> Software -> Customization Version without the _RXD. I know it will usually say Generic World on that screen, but that doesn't matter. It says that on every Generic firmware.)
Germany (least bloaty) (flashable via Wotanserver: Generic Trade Germany)
- TouchNote
- Lets Golf!
Nordic:
- TouchNote (post card thing)
- Wisepilot
- NeoReader
- Lets Golf!
Nordic (Telia Branded)
- TouchNote
- NeoReader
- Lets Golf!
you can add facebook n youtube to that list
Nordic, Telia branded.
Touchnote
Lets Golf
Neo reader
Ambroos said:
Global Generic is NOT a customization. When you're flashing the so-called global generic firmware with flashtool it's usually just a random Generic firmware. Global firmware does not exist. If you updated over Wotanserver you should know what your customization is.
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It is just a random Generic firmware from where?
So global generic firmware is just a country/region generic firmware?
Mobage said:
It is just a random Generic firmware from where?
So global generic firmware is just a country/region generic firmware?
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The Global Generic files you see here on XDA from time to time are indeed always region specific. The only reliable way to find out your region is by checking the bookmarks your browser has by default.
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datagubben said:
Nordic, Telia branded.
Touchnote
Lets Golf
Neo reader
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No "get games" or "friends music" and similar junk? How does the Telia branding look?
Private-Cowboy said:
No "get games" or "friends music" and similar junk? How does the Telia branding look?
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Wondering about that too. Does the Telia branded have a "Get Games", "Get Extensions" and "Get Apps" thing by SE?
(and Fun&Downloads in active services)
Ambroos said:
Wondering about that too. Does the Telia branded have a "Get Games", "Get Extensions" and "Get Apps" thing by SE?
(and Fun&Downloads in active services)
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yes it does
Will then it is not less bloated than others.
Private-Cowboy said:
Will then it is not less bloated than others.
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every firmware have those sony apps, but some firmware may not include touchnote, neoreader and all that other crap
Ok then, Generic Trade Germany here. I have only ...
- Lets Golf!
- Touchnote
... as non-removable non-Sony apps. There is NO Neo Reader on the device. Four apps can be removed (UEFA, Experia Hotshots and two more - don't remeber the names right now). I have 213MB free RAM after boot.
I have to note that this is a clean install of the ROM via Wotanserver (my bootloader ist still locked) and not an update of the old version 3.
As much as I don't like Facebook to be on the device, the ROM is pretty non-bloaty as some of the Sony apps are quite useful.
That makes Generic Trade Germany the least bloated version out there!
It looks like it indeed. Strangely enough the update via PC Companion gets you Neo Reader and the junk. The same ROM clean via WotanServer doesn't. You start at zero though because WotanServer clears the device completely. I think that's good though because it avoids potential troubles with leftovers from older versions.
It's the second ROM on the list -> http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/4-0-a-2-368/language-download
Here are some quick and dirty shots of the 'clean' drawer ...
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5488/dsc0007bw.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5671/dsc0008ey.jpg
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3002/dsc0009dv.jpg
... with all removable apps removed and none installed yet.
What's the video application? Is it from SE?
That is Qriocity, video streaming from Sony -> http://www.qriocity.com/us/en/video.html
Ambroos said:
The Global Generic files you see here on XDA from time to time are indeed always region specific. The only reliable way to find out your region is by checking the bookmarks your browser has by default.
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What the hell? I know SE not sell kits with Generic World SI, but people do get them from SEUS, so I don't get it, how come it exists ? SE made it o note?
UK support told me that there no suck region as Global Generic and it's not SE ROM, but a custom ROM. try to explain ? because ARC and NEO got Global ROM,
also a X10 with 2.1 has Global..maybe it's a ROM for dev's...
E15i said:
What the hell? I know SE not sell kits with Generic World SI, but people do get them from SEUS, so I don't get it, how come it exists ? SE made it o note?
UK support told me that there no suck region as Global Generic and it's not SE ROM, but a custom ROM. try to explain ? because ARC and NEO got Global ROM,
also a X10 with 2.1 has Global..maybe it's a ROM for dev's...
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It's never a global ROM. Never. I can check by flashing them and then looking up the region in EMMA and when a global ROM is placed online it is usually just German, UK, Scan or HK generic. There is no real difference though. But the "Global Generic" firmware does not exist on the servers of SE.
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Btw, when you delete junk you also have to delete the apps under system/etc/product/applications. Or these will reinstall after a restart... uefa.com and Neoreader did that in my case.
Depends how you define 'restart'. A normal reboot will do nothing, they will still be gone. They will come back after a factory reset though - and can be uninstalled again. But how often do you do that?
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Depends how you define 'restart'. A normal reboot will do nothing, they will still be gone. They will come back after a factory reset though - and can be uninstalled again. But how often do you do that?
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Not in my case. Whenever it shuts down due to instability or battery removed it reinstalls those apps. A normal restart will not trigger it indeed. Trust me, I could not find this reinstall problem for a few months until a saw the 2 apk files by accident and now no reinstalls anymore. It's quite annoying when your phone lags due to installing of bloatware.
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Hey guys, I don't s'pose someone who's debranded from vodafone would be kind enough to upload there backup copy of the replaced files?! My computer was kind enough to delete my back ups >_<
Any help would be great
Which? UK? Germany? Netherlands? They are different...
My apologies, should have said. I'm after the UK Vodafone generic files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663203&page=10
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Originally Posted by MightyMuna
noob question:
If I debrand my handset, will I lose all my data, settings, apps, etc? if so, does anyone know a good back up software, Sony Ericsson PC Suite does not work for X10.
Thanks.
Yes.
SE PC Suite doesn't work with the X10. Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0 does though.
You are able to back your messages up to a SD card and sync your contacts to google. However, i am not sure about the application side of things.
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Uhm i'm not quite sure what that has to do with the generic files i'm after. Just so that if need ever arise i can re-brand the phone.
I have a copy of the Vodafone UK firmware files.
Let me know if these are ones you need?
Yes they are and i would be very grateful for them :-D
Right Click Save As - Vodafone UK Firmware BaseBand 1.0.14
All done.
You my friend are a fantastic individual and I thank you
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You my friend are a fantastic individual and I thank you
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Happy to help mate.
Hi All,
Just wanted to let you all know that I just upgraded my X10a to 2.1 global generic. I was running this FW X10a R2BA026 0001 CUSTOMIZED GEL/LUSTER WHITE NAM_1. After updating to 2.1 and checking the hidden service menu, my software was as follows:
Model: X10a
Phone Software Version: 1227-4612_2.0.A.0.504 GENERIC - user
File system version: WORLD-1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
Customization: 1234-4820
OK here is how to flash the firmware.
Download Flash Tool and follow the instructions here (Posts #1 and #3 have nice explanations) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
ENJOY!
yay finally is here xD
well contact bin4ry he's our best guy for this things
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Hi All,
Just wanted to let you all know that I just upgraded my X10a to 2.1 global generic. I was running this FW X10a R2BA026 0001 CUSTOMIZED GEL/LUSTER WHITE NAM_1. After updating to 2.1 and checking the hidden service menu, my software was as follows:
Model: X10a
Phone Software Version: 1227-4612_2.0.A.0.504 GENERIC - user
File system version: WORLD-1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
If someone can tell me how I can upload it or give it to someone who can decrypt it to share that would be helpful for everyone.
Thanks!
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Can you please tell me what does it indicate about country in the secret menu?
it is located in SERVICE INFO - MODEL INFO and then model, country and brand. so what does it tell about country?
this is because CUSTOMIZED GEL/LUSTER WHITE NAM_1, what you are talking about is not yet released by sonyericsson.
the only GENERIC FW for x10a released is the BRAZIL GENERIC, which is CUSTOMIZED BR.
Also for your query about how to upload your firmware to this forum, you can get better help from the senior members like arkedk or im_iceman or many others.
cheers...
jigar.in said:
Can you please tell me what does it indicate about country in the secret menu?
it is located in SERVICE INFO - MODEL INFO and then model, country and brand. so what does it tell about country?
this is because CUSTOMIZED GEL/LUSTER WHITE NAM_1, what you are talking about is not yet released by sonyericsson.
the only GENERIC FW for x10a released is the BRAZIL GENERIC, which is CUSTOMIZED BR.
Also for your query about how to upload your firmware to this forum, you can get better help from the senior members like arkedk or im_iceman or many others.
cheers...
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Hi,
The country is WORLD..no other country is specified. The CUSTOMIZED GEL/LUSTER WHITE NAM_1 was my 1.6 firmware before I updated through SEUS and got the current 2.1 version.
I will contact the senior members and see what they say.
Thanks.
This is the LAM release.
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This is the LAM release.
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Yes, I think so. But, I am assuming SE renamed it to world generic? At least this is what the software info says on my secret service menu. One thing I noticed is that the Wisepilot app comes pre-installed on 2.1 as supposed to downloading from the SE app store in 1.6.
I had LAM generic 1.6 and had wisepilot installed
maybe is LAM cause SE MX release their fw and lam is controlled by mexico xD
can't wait to reflash it with lam yay
I believe that the line:
File system version: WORLD-1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
will be on all 2.1 updates regardless of region as this "WORLD" string only depicts the file system version which is a common thing amongst all 2.1 updates. The "1-2-5-6" string "may" mean the UMTS band it supports.
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I believe that the line:
File system version: WORLD-1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
will be on all 2.1 updates regardless of region as this "WORLD" string only depicts the file system version which is a common thing amongst all 2.1 updates. The "1-2-5-6" string "may" mean the UMTS band it supports.
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Oh ok. I did not know that sorry. So I assume that the 2.1 version I have is generic LAM?
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Oh ok. I did not know that sorry. So I assume that the 2.1 version I have is generic LAM?
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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Yes.
I am more curious with CDA 1233-8200 as it is also for X10a with the country as AMERICA.
I have not been able to find out if it is branded or not. It is definitely not the AT&T branded one as another user has confirmed that their's is different than this one.
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Yes.
I am more curious with CDA 1233-8200 as it is also for X10a with the country as AMERICA.
I have not been able to find out if it is branded or not. It is definitely not the AT&T branded one as another user has confirmed that their's is different than this one.
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Hmmm that's interesting. Did they update to 2.1 yet or still on 1.6? I'm in the USA and would like to have the generic for north america. Not sure how different it is from the LAM one?
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I used the LAM when on 1.6 and it was great for me. I am now using the Generic World version on my X10a as I couldn't wait unit the "a" version hit. Have been running it without a hitch.
I believe that mystery CDA is still on 1.6. Hopefully someone has some insight on this code and can shed some light to what it actually is.
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I used the LAM when on 1.6 and it was great for me. I am now using the Generic World version on my X10a as I couldn't wait unit the "a" version hit. Have been running it without a hitch.
I believe that mystery CDA is still on 1.6. Hopefully someone has some insight on this code and can shed some light to what it actually is.
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Yeah, that would definitely be helpful. Hope someone can help us
I might try to reflash my phone to 1.6 generic lam and see if there's any success nd will tell you, sadly can do that in like 2 or 3 days, kinda busy today tho
got a confirmation from SE LAM that the update is already out
will do it tomorrow
ok reflashed to 026 LAM and updating to 2.1
around 30 mins to confirm that is world generic just do me a favor put the keys to press so i can check the hidden menu
In the key lock screen, press "home > back > back > home > back > home > home > back.
alankstiyo said:
ok reflashed to 026 LAM and updating to 2.1
around 30 mins to confirm that is world generic just do me a favor put the keys to press so i can check the hidden menu
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Great. waiting to hear back from you...
ok here's all the information
phone software version
1227-4612_2.0.A.0.504 GENERIC- user
file system version
WORLD 1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
customation version
1234-4820_R5B
dunno if you need something else
alankstiyo said:
ok here's all the information
phone software version
1227-4612_2.0.A.0.504 GENERIC- user
file system version
WORLD 1-2-5-6_2.0.A.0.504
customation version
1234-4820_R5B
dunno if you need something else
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That's the one I have. I've attached a screen shot.
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That's the one I have. I've attached a screen shot.
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well, i will try it tonight.
@batman_112
can you try changing to Brazil generic firmware using arkedk's method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824711
can anyone attach a screen shot of BRAZIL GENERIC firmware and also AR GENERIC
thank you
I just got my new Xperia Play unlocked brand new from hong kong.. set language to English (australia) but I still have chinese writing where I guess 'Games' is meant to be on the main UI.
Anyways of totally scrubbing the software and flashing a stock English ROM?
I've also noticed a whole bunch of Chinese apps installed and chinese keyboards.
Is there any way I can flash a stock english ROM need help.
Also, the phone has been updated to the latest firmware via the SE PC Suite
Flashing it to the generic uk firmware. You should be able to do it easily since phones from hk is sim unlocked. Do you know if your phone is brand new or second hand? Go to the play development section and look for the uk generic firmware.
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yeah its brand new and SIM unlocked.
if I flash it, am I still going to be able to update it via SE Companion suite when updates are available?
Thanks heaps! I downloaded the latest stock UK ROM and flashed with Flashtool and now its up-to-date and all normal english settings and apps!
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH MATE!!
Hi,
this is unbranded Central Europe tft rom.
MOD EDIT:
Links weren't working, PM me with the correct links and I'll put them in.
Flash with Flashtool.
Enjoy
wawu1991 said:
Hi,
this is unbranded Central Europe tft rom.
docs . google . com/file/d/0B5U8qHTI_Kf-MUc1em5UdGQ1d00/edit
www . speedyshare . com/WU9u6/C6603-10.3.A.0.423-Central-Europe-1.ftf
Flash with Flashtool.
Enjoy
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in flashtool its show me only software
Xperia Z JB 4.1.2 (build 10.1.A.1.350) Software Update Content Erase Developer World
how i can flash 4.2.2. ??
EDIT
I have ready done upgrade to 4.2.2 everything working now its little faster now. My question why sony software update not show me this update ??
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BlackAngel
Hi,
Do you have branded device (o2,orange,tmobile or something)
IMO Sony update shows only generic firmware update...
Do you have any issues with this ROM ?
Bart
blackangel82 said:
I have ready done upgrade to 4.2.2 everything working now its little faster now. My question why sony software update not show me this update ??
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Where did you buy your phone? What's the SI number? This can be found on the box of the phone and perhaps also on your receipt.
Apollo89 said:
Where did you buy your phone? What's the SI number? This can be found on the box of the phone and perhaps also on your receipt.
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I bought my phone in UK phone4you in O2 network
SI 1270-5659.4 EN
Regards
blackangel82 said:
I bought my phone in UK phone4you in O2 network
SI 1270-5659.4 EN
Regards
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This means that you had Generic UK firmware, which still hasn't received any updates other than 10.1.A.1.434.
Apollo89 said:
This means that you had Generic UK firmware, which still hasn't received any updates other than 10.1.A.1.434.
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anyway i flash this firmware because i need extra option in messages, because when i write text in polish language i can use only 70 letters in one message this options convert all extra letters from language
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that feature workings fine ...
(działa dobrze, sprawdziłem)
yes i can confirm as well its works stable and whats is more important for me have right now "saving mode" in text messages
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Device: Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
CDA: 1280-3230
Market: Germany
Operator: Telekom.de DE
Network: TELEKOM-LTE
Release: 14.5.A.0.283 / R5D
Android OS: 5.0.2
Size: 1.48 GB
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Download
Free Download Sony Xperia Stock ROMs
Any change log?
Thx
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Free Download Sony Xperia Stock ROMs
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about phone scree please, if updated.
The rest seems same.
Any difference?
Well, I haven't seen any difference yet.
I didnt check the older versions' smart screen lock options.
In this FW, there is one which unlocks it with you voice. I am not sure if the previous versions were having that option.
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The rest seems same.
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Looks that we have new modem and kernel, i hope that it will solve the battery drain
Wainting for your feedback
Regards
Read somewhere you should only flash this for the carrier i.e Telkom DE. Noob question, is this true?
Well, as it has some Telekom branding I would not flash it to my unbranded phone...
(tapatalked from mobile)
battery seems better on this, only went down 2% in 8 hours overnight.
bumjrah said:
Read somewhere you should only flash this for the carrier i.e Telkom DE. Noob question, is this true?
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louis0815 said:
Well, as it has some Telekom branding I would not flash it to my unbranded phone...
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This does not mean you cannot use it, just it can be different in appearance from standard unbranded roms - for example can have different boot logo (matching specific operator - here Telekom DE), different colours, theme, wallpaper (usually matching operator's logo etc) or have different / additional applications as per operator's choosing (or actually less of the applications).
I cannot say what is different here as I haven't installed it. Whether you choose to stick to unbranded roms (like louis0815) or don't bother with such differences is up to you. Also sometimes specific modules of ROMs (mostly radio) are tweaked for specific region and work better or worse depenting on your operators infrastructure (at least I remember some time ago it was true for some HTC roms)
billbond4 good news on the battery, thanks for the input! Please keep us updated.
when will an unbranded ftf be released?
szturchen_pl said:
This does not mean you cannot use it, just it can be different in appearance from standard unbranded roms - for example can have different boot logo (matching specific operator - here Telekom DE), different colours, theme, wallpaper (usually matching operator's logo etc) or have different / additional applications as per operator's choosing (or actually less of the applications).
I cannot say what is different here as I haven't installed it. Whether you choose to stick to unbranded roms (like louis0815) or don't bother with such differences is up to you. Also sometimes specific modules of ROMs (mostly radio) are tweaked for specific region and work better or worse depenting on your operators infrastructure (at least I remember some time ago it was true for some HTC roms)
billbond4 good news on the battery, thanks for the input! Please keep us updated.
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Well thank you @szturchen_pl does this fw have the call problem 270 had where the other caller cannot clearly hear your voice?
Hey guys!
Can somebody please comment on the branding?! Is it complete T-Mobile or only boot logo or no branding at all!?
And, even more important, can you produce a flashable ZIP with root and recovery!? I will try it myself but maybe somebody is more into this kinda stuff...
Regards,
Daniel
doenen said:
Hey guys!
Can somebody please comment on the branding?! Is it complete T-Mobile or only boot logo or no branding at all!?
And, even more important, can you produce a flashable ZIP with root and recovery!? I will try it myself but maybe somebody is more into this kinda stuff...
Regards,
Daniel
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i think we should hold our horses and wait 3 or 4 days for an unbranded ftf which has less crapy junk...
At boot up you get T-Mo branding and there is a few apps, most I could uninstall, but some I could only disable.
Is it possible to root it!?
If so there should be no problem to uninstall any app.
In xperifirm they have updated more tmobile firmwares e.g. poland and hungary and there is another carrier with .283 out there now. "Cosmote" from greece.
Ok, I am also German user and got an available update to .283.
But I have an unbranded FW 14.5.A.0.242 genericDE, so no T-Mobile branding^^
I brought only the kernel is the here included