Rooting Nexus 7 on 4.3 - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there!
So I just OTA upgraded my Nexus 7 to 4.3 and I was thinking of rooting it.I know there are guides and stuff about doing it but its for the older versions.Can anyone comprehensively tell me how to root my device (JWR66V).
Thank you

Moonheart said:
Hi there!
So I just OTA upgraded my Nexus 7 to 4.3 and I was thinking of rooting it.I know there are guides and stuff about doing it but its for the older versions.Can anyone comprehensively tell me how to root my device (JWR66V).
Thank you
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This worked flawlessly for me. The only thing I'd add is that you have to turn the device off before rebooting into fastboot mode.

walpow said:
This worked flawlessly for me. The only thing I'd add is that you have to turn the device off before rebooting into fastboot mode.
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Thanks, I will check and edit my post if it works

Wugfresh has also updated his tool to accommodate 4.3 on the N7 2012.

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[Q] Nexus 7 jro03s root?

Hi I just got my nexus 7 this week and I'm super excited about it.
One problem i am on build number jro03s and dont know how to root this build number because Wugfresh his rootkit does not support this build.
I have searched the web and xda and the only thing I could find was something about doing a system update, only my nexus says I am up to date.
I am from the Netherlands please help me
Thank you.
Just do it in fast boot if you're worried
Sent from my Nexus 7
Thanks but I am scared i would brick my device or something, i like the one click methods more. nobody knows how i can use the toolkit?
Toolkits are more likely to brick your device than you... don't be lazy and Google how to do it manually.
Sent From My N7 via White Tapatalk
I use the "superboot" rooting kernel thingy, you just one-time boot it via "fastboot boot", works fine on the 4.1.1 (JRO03S) build as well.
I don't have a direct link at hand, but it's here, somewhere.
I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?
harmvv said:
I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?
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Please do not take this the wrong way.. But are you sure you are ready to own a rooted device.. This is the most open and easily unlock/rootable device.. Please be careful..
We really care about you and your device.. make sure you understand what you are doing before you do it.. And of course why..
good luck... and welcome to Nexus land.. Land of the free and open community
erica_renee said:
Please do not take this the wrong way.. But are you sure you are ready to own a rooted device.. This is the most open and easily unlock/rootable device.. Please be careful..
We really care about you and your device.. make sure you understand what you are doing before you do it.. And of course why..
good luck... and welcome to Nexus land.. Land of the free and open community
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Haha i think i am, i own a rooted htc decire only i rooted that one also with a one click method so i just wanna sure that i'm doing the right thing, maybe i just have to wait till the rootkit has the jro03s option?
harmvv said:
I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?
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Yeah, that's the one
Used it several times by now and always worked like a charm.
However, don't forget about the "bootloader bug", for "fastboot boot ...." to properly work, do a "fastboot reboot-bootloader" first.
Can someone with the JRO03S firmware confirm that the bootloader is still version 3.34? Just reboot into the bootloader and the version # will be displayed on-screen.
JRo03s works with Wugfresh rootkit
@oldblue910 - yes, the JRO03S firmware is still version 3.34.
harmw - This thread came at an opportune time as I just picked up my Nexus 7 yesterday. You can use the Wugfresh rootkit (http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/) just be sure to select NAKASI Android ***- Any Build (Under the Nexus 7 option) when choosing your model type and android version... when you first run the root kit. It works. I was clued in to this by reading a response from wugfresh himself here.
Note that it didn't work on my Windows 7/Ultimate/64 bit machine but did work on a spare Windows XP/32-bit machine. But this probably has more to do with conflicting usb drivers over anything else. Just keep at it! It was pretty painless if you follow the instructions to a t.
harmvv said:
Hi I just got my nexus 7 this week and I'm super excited about it.
One problem i am on build number jro03s and dont know how to root this build number because Wugfresh his rootkit does not support this build.
I have searched the web and xda and the only thing I could find was something about doing a system update, only my nexus says I am up to date.
I am from the Netherlands please help me
Thank you.
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Google Nexus 7 3G get stuck in APX Mode

Dear all
I just have a big problem that I still cannot solve by myselft and all the things I searched on Internet
I downloaded the Android 4.3 stock rom from Google dev site. Then, I tried to install it by Google Nexus Toolkit 1.6.4 but it was not successful
( Perhaps the universal driver is not fully compatible with Windows 8, I often have this problem on Windows 8 )
Then I changed to use Google Nexus 7 Toolkit v5.0.0 and flash the stock ROM
This tool could do a little bit further. It extracted, deleted user data, send file to machine but after that, it flashed unsuccessfully
The screen is still in bootloader mode. So I decided to press Start to check whether the ROM had been installed successfully or not
And it said boot failed
I turned off the device and then couldn't turn it on till now. I plugged into laptop and it said lacking of APX driver.
I searched and know that this is a mode only for NVIDIA processor devices
I tried so many ways on Internet to turn it on, but still cannot
So can you help me wake it up ?
Thank you so much
Sorry for bad English
thangpq.fuhl said:
Dear all
I just have a big problem that I still cannot solve by myselft and all the things I searched on Internet
I downloaded the Android 4.3 stock rom from Google dev site. Then, I tried to install it by Google Nexus Toolkit 1.6.4 but it was not successful
( Perhaps the universal driver is not fully compatible with Windows 8, I often have this problem on Windows 8 )
Then I changed to use Google Nexus 7 Toolkit v5.0.0 and flash the stock ROM
This tool could do a little bit further. It extracted, deleted user data, send file to machine but after that, it flashed unsuccessfully
The screen is still in bootloader mode. So I decided to press Start to check whether the ROM had been installed successfully or not
And it said boot failed
I turned off the device and then couldn't turn it on till now. I plugged into laptop and it said lacking of APX driver.
I searched and know that this is a mode only for NVIDIA processor devices
I tried so many ways on Internet to turn it on, but still cannot
So can you help me wake it up ?
Thank you so much
Sorry for bad English
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Having the same problem like u. ANdroid 4.3
However, i download the 4.2.2 version, using same procedure to do, it works.... i`m thinking about the 4.3 image file got problem?
evangelism said:
Having the same problem like u. ANdroid 4.3
However, i download the 4.2.2 version, using same procedure to do, it works.... i`m thinking about the 4.3 image file got problem?
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My problem is cannot wake up my device.
thangpq.fuhl said:
Dear all
I just have a big problem that I still cannot solve by myselft and all the things I searched on Internet
I downloaded the Android 4.3 stock rom from Google dev site. Then, I tried to install it by Google Nexus Toolkit 1.6.4 but it was not successful
( Perhaps the universal driver is not fully compatible with Windows 8, I often have this problem on Windows 8 )
I tried so many ways on Internet to turn it on, but still cannot
So can you help me wake it up ?
Thank you so much
Sorry for bad English
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Not completely sure, but I have seen this before, I think you got the bootloader corrupted somehow.
tikoracer said:
Not completely sure, but I have seen this before, I think you got the bootloader corrupted somehow.
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Yep so what is the solution for this ?
I searched for nvflash but it seems that it's not for Nexus 7 ( at least now )
thangpq.fuhl said:
Yep so what is the solution for this ?
I searched for nvflash but it seems that it's not for Nexus 7 ( at least now )
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As per now... you are stuck in APX mode. No solution for that in the Nexus 7 device. Asus cover that in warranty, you´ll have to go that way... It happened the same to me.
Ashade said:
As per now... you are stuck in APX mode. No solution for that in the Nexus 7 device. Asus cover that in warranty, you´ll have to go that way... It happened the same to me.
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Thank you . I already sent it to the Warranty service
thangpq.fuhl said:
Thank you . I already sent it to the Warranty service
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No problem. Just hope you get it back fast.
Ashade said:
No problem. Just hope you get it back fast.
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I don't know if they can't fix it, they will give me a new one or not
Mee too
thangpq.fuhl said:
Dear all
I just have a big problem that I still cannot solve by myselft and all the things I searched on Internet
I downloaded the Android 4.3 stock rom from Google dev site. Then, I tried to install it by Google Nexus Toolkit 1.6.4 but it was not successful
( Perhaps the universal driver is not fully compatible with Windows 8, I often have this problem on Windows 8 )
Then I changed to use Google Nexus 7 Toolkit v5.0.0 and flash the stock ROM
This tool could do a little bit further. It extracted, deleted user data, send file to machine but after that, it flashed unsuccessfully
The screen is still in bootloader mode. So I decided to press Start to check whether the ROM had been installed successfully or not
And it said boot failed
I turned off the device and then couldn't turn it on till now. I plugged into laptop and it said lacking of APX driver.
I searched and know that this is a mode only for NVIDIA processor devices
I tried so many ways on Internet to turn it on, but still cannot
So can you help me wake it up ?
Thank you so much
Sorry for bad English
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Hey, the same with me, after trying to update to android 4.3 with nexus root tool kit 1.64.
In this case the bootloader was deleted. Waiting for the feedback of asus....
Based upon this evidence I suggest you don't use a tool kit to flash 4.3 and do it manually
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Ashade said:
As per now... you are stuck in APX mode. No solution for that in the Nexus 7 device. Asus cover that in warranty, you´ll have to go that way... It happened the same to me.
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What if I already unlocked the device, does it still cover in the warranty
jin_hw said:
What if I already unlocked the device, does it still cover in the warranty
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I'm not an expert but I would say there is no way for them to know at this point. So yes, you are covered. They need to completely wipe the device to get it back to life. This is something that happened to people updating OTAs as well, so it's not an uncommon issue.
thanhsubasa said:
Hey, the same with me, after trying to update to android 4.3 with nexus root tool kit 1.64.
In this case the bootloader was deleted. Waiting for the feedback of asus....
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The problem I think here is the not fully compatible driver with Windows 8
thangpq.fuhl said:
The problem I think here is the not fully compatible driver with Windows 8
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Hi,
How your Nexus been? I've just received the Nexus 7 with new mainboard replaced and... no fees. So happy!!!
Now it's time to sell it, get the new nexus 7, and expect it not to be that easy to brick. XD
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk HD
Ashade said:
Now it's time to sell it, get the new nexus 7, and expect it not to be that easy to brick. XD
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk HD
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Thank you. the warranty service told me that they had repaired it successfully. Tomorrow I'll take it
Glad to hear that. I cannot even imaging being without my tablet for one day, I don't want to think about weeks...
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk HD
Ashade said:
Glad to hear that. I cannot even imaging being without my tablet for one day, I don't want to think about weeks...
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk HD
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But I have been waiting for whole week
Actually, I don't have dual monitor system so I often use my tablet as ebook reader to read instruction while coding
Tried to update Nexus 7 4.2.2 rooted with Nexus Toolkit too..but got stuck at a APX mode Nexus 7.
Nothing could revive it, so had to send to Asus for warranty claim
They changed a new motherboard and all is well now.....with 4.3..but wifi reception still sucks

[Q] Nexus 4 stuck at boot screen after kit kat update

:crying: My Nexus 4 is stuck at boot screen after installing the kit kat update.
Details of the phone:
- Not unlocked or rooted
- Even bootloader is locked
What I think could be causing it:
- Had installed kitkat google launcher and hangouts etc. available before the update
- google stock launcher and new launcher were showing as optional launchers along with some others I had installed.
- my internal memory left was just around 700mb of which I think the update took 239MB
Not able to figure out what to do
Solution needed:
Please let me know what to do.. in such a scenario. Do note that my bootloader is locked
PLEASE HELP!!!
Try sideload it. Guide
Thanks a ton
arffrhn said:
Try sideload it. Guide
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Hi,
Thanks a lot.. did that and followed the instructions in the video.:good:
And finally... my nexus is back.... :victory:
Cheers!! :highfive:
gklnair said:
Hi,
Thanks a lot.. did that and followed the instructions in the video.:good:
And finally... my nexus is back.... :victory:
Cheers!! :highfive:
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Glad it helps.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

[Q][HARD TROUBLE] Lost data, can't root and 4.4.2 kitkat cable connection issues

Hi,
I'm a newbie of this gorgeous forum, i've heard of it many times and so, i decided definitely to create an account.
I Have a Nexus 4, 4.4.2 kitkat with the Build KOT49H and about 2 weeks ago i've accidentally deleted, in explorer, 2,95gb mic records files of the program easyvoice recording. They were very important to me, so i stopped using the phone to avoid the overwrite of the hidden/deleted files.
I tried with two methods:
1) Hexamob File Recovery PRO [NEEDS ROOT] , i haven't got root never on my nexus, so the bootloader isn't unlocked too. I can't unlock it because it will wipe all the memory involving the data folders making a total format like the hard reset does. You could say: Backup it?
It isn't so easy, the files that i've deleted are hidden by the memory in the phone (this is why i'm trying to recover it...), unless i'll download or overwrite it putting other files on it, they will certanly be unrecoverable. I stopped using my telephone in order to find a solution to my problem.
So, i've forgot this way to recover my files, and the mean question i ask to you is: Can i root my device in order to use Hexamob without the wipe process?
2) Recuva, Dr Fone Wondershare for Android, Data Recovery, Restoration... ecc ecc
I even tryied to use Windows Softwares such as the mentioned above. But... "luckily" for me, how you should know, many Nexus upgraded with 4.4.2 reports bugs with cable connection with PCs.
Example: when i try to copy all the pictures to windows it give me strange errors ("The library, drive, or media pool is empty.") and i have to copy one to one files per time.
So all the softwares doesn't find the "Nexus 4 MASS STORAGE". I've tried reinstalling automatically and manually drivers many times. Nothing work.
I've only three possibilities to return to use my nexus. Or i wait a google update in order to solve the cable connection bugs, or i wait in april a Dr Fone Wondershare for Android Software Update release compatible with 4.4.2, or i ask to you, my only concrete salvation.
Thanks a lot to all. Really.
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
Sent from my Nexus 5
jd1639 said:
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Thanks for the reply!
I've mailed with them, check this:
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Created:Mon Mar 03 10:42:26 2014
Subject:Android 4.4.2 for Nexus 4
I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2 and recently i've deleted very important files and i tryed to use Wondershare for Android to recover it.
It can't well notice my phone because after the second step, it begins by analyzing and at 20% say "The model isn't recognised" and it stop working by restarting the phone.
Please, can you release a version of this software compatible with NEXUS 4 with Android 4.4.2 ?
It is very important for me, i can't use it unless you do it..
Thanks, really thanks, you could save me!
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Dear Fabrizio,
Thanks for contacting Wondershare. This is ..... here to assist you.
We're pleased to learn you're interested in our product.
According to your description,I'm awfully sorry to tell you that our current program does not support Android OS 4.4.2, and you could go following to check the supported devices,
wondershare url
Regarding to our program,our team are researching the new version which supports more devices, and it will be released in next month.Many thanks for your kind understanding.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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Dear Customer,
Thanks for your feedback, the supported version is planned in April, if you would like to use our update version in future, we will email you when the supported version is available. Thank you very much for your kind cooperation.
Yours Sincerely
......
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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How you've read they didn't mentioned about NEXUS 4 with 4.4.2, but i think the understood. I'm going to write another email in order to point out "specifying" that i'm using NEXUS 4.
Are you sure, i haven't no other solutions...? :crying:
Thanks..
I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
fabrollo said:
Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
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If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock the 4.4.2 in 2-3 moths maybe, isn't it possible?
so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
fabrollo said:
...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock, so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
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Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Ok... so i can't do nothing... :crying:
I think that i'll be able to wait years for a tool that will recover this files..... :crying:
jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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THE LAST HOPE!! Is it possible??
Dear Customer,
Yes the supported version will be compatible with Nexus 4 Unrooted.
Anything else we can do, please feel free to tell us.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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Root Samsung s8.

Hello guys,
Haven't been on the forum since I rooted my s3 years ago. I have now got a redundant s8 which I am looking at stripping right back and rooting with the intention of using it as a portable music player. After having a look round the forum it's not very clea to me what method I use to root my s8 and what Rom to use.
This is my build number:
PPR1.180610.011.G950FXXU5DSHC.
Any suggestions would be helpful
Many thanks
Paddee
Paddee87 said:
Hello guys,
Haven't been on the forum since I rooted my s3 years ago. I have now got a redundant s8 which I am looking at stripping right back and rooting with the intention of using it as a portable music player. After having a look round the forum it's not very clea to me what method I use to root my s8 and what Rom to use.
This is my build number:
PPR1.180610.011.G950FXXU5DSHC.
Any suggestions would be helpful
Many thanks
Paddee
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You can start by using this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
spawnlives said:
You can start by using this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
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Thanks spawnlives! Whoops too late lol. I've locked my phone keeps staying in boot loop with red warning at top and cant boot to twrp. Currently trying to flash current firmware but not having any luck lol
Paddee87 said:
Thanks spawnlives! Whoops too late lol. I've locked my phone keeps staying in boot loop with red warning at top and cant boot to twrp. Currently trying to flash current firmware but not having any luck lol
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What issues are you having?
spawnlives said:
What issues are you having?
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Odin kept getting stuck on setup connection etc. After a bit more research needed newer version of odin and to reinstall my phone drivers on my PC. Managed to get it flashed so just leaving it plugged into my pc for 7 days. Hopefully not having a sim in it for those 7 days will affect it? As I have my sim in my new phone. Thanks again!

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