[Q] USB Connectivity Issue on my S4 (i9500) for download mode - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

As the title says, I am having issues getting my laptop and other laptops to detect my S4 (i9500) on download mode. It did work early but now doesn't work. The funny thing is I can transfer data to and from it when it is fully booted.
I have tried:
Trying on different PC/Laptops.
Different USB Cables
Re-installing Samsung USB Drivers
Re-installing kies.
Removing and replacing the battery
Current setup:
16GB S4
ROM - MIUI v4.2.14
Android Version - 4.2.2.
Before it was running Stock TouchWiz 4.3, I ran into alot of battery drain issues to I tried hard and downgrade to 4.2.2 and Installed MIUI but I think that download mode is broken. The phone goes to download mode but it cannot be detected in the system or any system. It doesn't even make that USB sound when you plug it in.
Please help me out. Thanks in Advance.
PS: Dear Mods, If this is the wrong place to post such things, then please move it to the appropriate section. Thanks.

lordxentris said:
I think that download mode is broken. The phone goes to download mode but it cannot be detected in the system or any system. It doesn't even make that USB sound when you plug it in.
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Considering what you already have done, I'd say that your assumption is about right.
Your only chance to fix could be to put something what you can flash via Recovery mode (CWM)

spamtrash said:
Considering what you already have done, I'd say that your assumption is about right.
Your only chance to fix could be to put something what you can flash via Recovery mode (CWM)
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Anyway of getting a CWM zip of the official ROM? or something that will fix my issue?

lordxentris said:
Anyway of getting a CWM zip of the official ROM? or something that will fix my issue?
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Mate... RLY???
Isn't it obvious???

spamtrash said:
Mate... RLY???
Isn't it obvious???
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Sorry Bro. Under a lot of pressure and my head is not at the right place at the moment. Thanks for the help.

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[Q] "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue"...

I had no problem using QBKing77's guide to root my S3. I looked for the comparable thread when I got my S4.
I loaded up Odin but got an error saying there was no PIT partition. I put the phone into debug mode (not in the instructions?) and it seemed to work.
But then it failed half-way through. I was plugged into a USB port on the front of the computer.
Now I get the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I searched and found other threads for the S3 and other phones but would appreciate some help with the S4. Thanks.
Edit: are these the steps I need to take?
Edit #2: Uh, I guess those steps won't work since they will prompt me for a serial number and there doesn't seem to be a way to get that from a Galaxy S4 if it won't boot.
Help?
Does the phone boot into download mode? Have you tried flashing the stock firmware through ODIN?
nxtech3 said:
Does the phone boot into download mode? Have you tried flashing the stock firmware through ODIN?
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When it boots, it goes straight to the error. If I hold volume down + Home, it *will* go into download mode.
I didn't know what to flash with ODIN.
After the fiasco with the attempted rooting, I didn't want to chance flashing the wrong thing.
Thanks for the reply.
Edit: Can someone post step-by-step directions on how to flash stock firmware through Odin? (Or the link to the thread that probably already exists)
Preferably with a link to the exact ROM/firmware that I need?
Dougmeister said:
When it boots, it goes straight to the error. If I hold volume down + Home, it *will* go into download mode.
I didn't know what to flash with ODIN.
After the fiasco with the attempted rooting, I didn't want to chance flashing the wrong thing.
Thanks for the reply.
Edit: Can someone post step-by-step directions on how to flash stock firmware through Odin? (Or the link to the thread that probably already exists)
Preferably with a link to the exact ROM/firmware that I need?
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Look for CF-Auto-Root for jfltespr. That will get you rooted but will trip your Knox counter.
garwynn said:
Look for CF-Auto-Root for jfltespr. That will get you rooted but will trip your Knox counter.
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I have this file already downloaded: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
I started Odin 3.07 ("Run as administrator") and loaded the file in the PDA slot. I waited for "<OSM> Leave CS.." to appear in the "Message" box. I hooked up the Galaxy S4 but the COM port will not show up... trying different cables now... (it is plugged into the back of the computer...)
Dougmeister said:
I have this file already downloaded: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
I guess that's it?
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That's it. Make sure it's the current one and flash in PDA slot using Odin.
Will reboot, apply root, reboot back to stock and voila!
garwynn said:
That's it. Make sure it's the current one and flash in PDA slot using Odin.
Will reboot, apply root, reboot back to stock and voila!
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I can't get ODIN to recognize the S4 via the USB slot ("ID:COM" port stays blank). I even re-installed the S4 drivers. Any ideas?
I've tried 3 different cables, all plugged into the back.
Dougmeister said:
I can't get ODIN to recognize the S4 via the USB slot ("ID:COM" port stays blank). I even re-installed the S4 drivers. Any ideas?
I've tried 3 different cables, all plugged into the back.
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Not to sound silly but did you reboot into download mode?
garwynn said:
Not to sound silly but did you reboot into download mode?
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Not a silly question at all. I've been known to do that
But no, this time I was in "download mode". For some reason, it finally worked with one of the cables using a front USB port. (?)
Thanks for everyone's help. Crisis averted.
Dougmeister said:
Not a silly question at all. I've been known to do that
But no, this time I was in "download mode". For some reason, it finally worked with one of the cables using a front USB port. (?)
Thanks for everyone's help. Crisis averted.
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I've had dicey situations using download mode just like you've described on 2 different gs4's. I use heimdall, not odin, but same flakey results. The gs4's download mode appears to be very finicky about the quality of the usb cable and port. I never had any issue with download mode with identical hardware when I used to flash my gs2. So it's not you, it's the gs4. I finally got some reasonably reliable and consistent flashing results by using the usb ports on the back, and a high quality blackberry usb cable. In my case, the "bad" ports on the front are usb1.1, while the ports on the back are usb 2.0. So it seems to matter when flashing the gs4. So I would say avoid using usb 1.1 ports if your computer is old enough to have them.

[URGENT] S4 completly stuck on anything I do

Hello,
I have really big problems with my I9500 basically, everything is not working. From the day I got it, I couldnt do anything (reinstalling firmware), now I can REACH recovery mode - finally. But thing is I have no idea what kind of firmware it is installed there, because If I want to instal SuperSU - I can't, towelroot does not root my phone either, when I enter recovery and try to install from SD card newest official firmware I received Installation Aborted. Odin does not work either, Kies - nope. Please, there must be something that could help me to solve this.
Defaultless said:
Hello,
I have really big problems with my I9500 basically, everything is not working. From the day I got it, I couldnt do anything (reinstalling firmware), now I can REACH recovery mode - finally. But thing is I have no idea what kind of firmware it is installed there, because If I want to instal SuperSU - I can't, towelroot does not root my phone either, when I enter recovery and try to install from SD card newest official firmware I received Installation Aborted. Odin does not work either, Kies - nope. Please, there must be something that could help me to solve this.
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You need to be in download mode for this to work.
_narcolepsy_ said:
You need to be in download mode for this to work.
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I have Android system recovery 3e - there is option ADB (which I assume is DOwnload Mode, right?) I tried that one too still does not work
No download mode is something completely different.
You should read this thread first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419762
Lennyz1988 said:
No download mode is something completely different.
You should read this thread first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419762
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I tried that too, but it open only factory mode in chinese
you must reinstall a stock rom with odin.
For this you need to access Download mode by pressing the down+home+power buttons.
Defaultless said:
I tried that too, but it open only factory mode in chinese
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If you don't have download mode then you have a fake i9500.
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Lennyz1988 said:
If you don't have download mode then you have a fake i9500.
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Is it possible to check by IMEI?
Yep, it's fake.
Thank you guys for providing me info. Now I will have a little conversation with guy who sold me this peace of crap

To mighty developers: Can ROM cause problems or damage USB connectivity?

Can ROM somehow cause problems with USB recognising of my SGS4 I9505 ?
Charging is fine, but can't be recognized by PC.
Shall i try this damaged SGS4 with other ROMs flashing with custom recovery and SD card, or it can only be hardware problem, so no need to try other ROMS ?
My question is simple and i need simple answer (like yes or no). I won't explain how many threads i've checked- simply i'll tell what i've tried.
1. Dozens of cables
2. Few different laptops with different OS
3. A lot USB ports
4. Cleaning phone USB port
5. Replacing with another 2 USB boards from other SGS4
6. Hard phone cache and factory reset
7. Delete all drivers, reinstall em, also KIES, Error code i receive in device manager is 43. Tried to force Samsung drivers for this device, it accept them, but gives error code 10 - device can not start.
Phone can't be recognized in all modes. Last time it was connecting properly was when i flashed last ROM with Odin. It is STOCK rom. - I9505XXUHOB7_I9505YBTHOB7_DBT-Stock ROM Galaxy s4 and it has received several updates OTA from Samsung.
I have 2 more SGS4 which connects and works fine with all cables. They have never been flashed or rooted.
Shall i try this damaged SGS4 with other ROMs flashing with custom recovery and SD card, or it can only be hardware problem, so no need to try other ROMS ?
THANKS a lot in advance !!!
grosseader said:
Can ROM somehow cause problems with USB recognising of my SGS4 I9505 ?
Charging is fine, but can't be recognized by PC.
Shall i try this damaged SGS4 with other ROMs flashing with custom recovery and SD card, or it can only be hardware problem, so no need to try other ROMS ?
My question is simple and i need simple answer (like yes or no). I won't explain how many threads i've checked- simply i'll tell what i've tried.
1. Dozens of cables
2. Few different laptops with different OS
3. A lot USB ports
4. Cleaning phone USB port
5. Replacing with another 2 USB boards from other SGS4
6. Hard phone cache and factory reset
7. Delete all drivers, reinstall em, also KIES, Error code i receive in device manager is 43. Tried to force Samsung drivers for this device, it accept them, but gives error code 10 - device can not start.
Phone can't be recognized in all modes. Last time it was connecting properly was when i flashed last ROM with Odin. It is STOCK rom. - I9505XXUHOB7_I9505YBTHOB7_DBT-Stock ROM Galaxy s4 and it has received several updates OTA from Samsung.
I have 2 more SGS4 which connects and works fine with all cables. They have never been flashed or rooted.
Shall i try this damaged SGS4 with other ROMs flashing with custom recovery and SD card, or it can only be hardware problem, so no need to try other ROMS ?
THANKS a lot in advance !!!
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Does it get detected when you are booted into download mode?
Lennyz1988 said:
Does it get detected when you are booted into download mode?
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Yes it is detected, BUT not recognized. Odin can't see it.
grosseader said:
Yes it is detected, BUT not recognized. Odin can't see it.
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What does Windows see? What is the name that the device that is being detected?
Lennyz1988 said:
What does Windows see? What is the name that the device that is being detected?
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Unknown device in Universal Serial Bus controllers
Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)
You need drivers I've ran into this multiple times. What OS are you running on your computer?
agraceful said:
You need drivers I've ran into this multiple times. What OS are you running on your computer?
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PLS ! Read 1st post !
Just need to know has ROM anything to do with USB connectivity?
So should i bang my head and search for flashing without custom recovery, root and USB connectivity !? Is there any chances to flash that way another rom, an will it fix usb connectivity ?
If ROM has NOTHING to do with usb connectivity- then i'll just leave it that way! It is simple ! But no simple answer yet
grosseader said:
PLS ! Read 1st post !
Just need to know has ROM anything to do with USB connectivity?
So should i bang my head and search for flashing without custom recovery, root and USB connectivity !? Is there any chances to flash that way another rom, an will it fix usb connectivity ?
If ROM has NOTHING to do with usb connectivity- then i'll just leave it that way! It is simple ! But no simple answer yet
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Download mode is separated from the rom. So no, the rom has nothing to do with usb connectivity while in download mode. Another rom will not fix your problems.
grosseader said:
PLS ! Read 1st post !
Just need to know has ROM anything to do with USB connectivity?
So should i bang my head and search for flashing without custom recovery, root and USB connectivity !? Is there any chances to flash that way another rom, an will it fix usb connectivity ?
If ROM has NOTHING to do with usb connectivity- then i'll just leave it that way! It is simple ! But no simple answer yet
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I told you how to fix your problem. And nor I'll kindly tell you to piss off. I'm sick of ignorant people asking dumb questions. Use Google or gtfo.
Lennyz1988 said:
Download mode is separated from the rom. So no, the rom has nothing to do with usb connectivity while in download mode. Another rom will not fix your problems.
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There must be button Thanks ! 10x
agraceful said:
I told you how to fix your problem. And nor I'll kindly tell you to piss off. I'm sick of ignorant people asking dumb questions. Use Google or gtfo.
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Dude, i don't want to be irrogant or such ! sorry for my bad english or if it looks like i'm bad person!
But simply- i've explained that i have 3 abolutely equal phones GT i9505 and other 2 has connectivity and it is all fine with them, also it is written that i have wiped all drivers and reinstall em several times.
Do you think that there are special drivers for third Galaxy s4 ?
pls, don't be rude, and if we was trusting on everything in google....wtf we are doing here ?
agraceful said:
I told you how to fix your problem. And nor I'll kindly tell you to piss off. I'm sick of ignorant people asking dumb questions. Use Google or gtfo.
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Dude, i don't want to be irrogant or such ! sorry for my bad english or if it looks like i'm bad person!
You didn't told me anything that i haven't tried !!!!
But simply- i've explained that i have 3 abolutely equal phones GT i9505 and other 2 has connectivity and it is all fine with them, also it is written that i have wiped all drivers and reinstall em several times.
Do you think that there are special drivers for third Galaxy s4 ?
pls, don't be rude, and if we was trusting on everything in google....wtf we are doing here ?
Lennyz1988 said:
Download mode is separated from the rom. So no, the rom has nothing to do with usb connectivity while in download mode. Another rom will not fix your problems.
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There must be button "Thanks 10x"
P.s: I'm sorry for that posts! Though i can delete my previous replies !

Tablet does not turn on after modding

Hi everyone, I have a sm-t580 tablet on which I installed twrp and a custom rom, recently I restarted the tablet in twrp and I cleaned all the partitions, I did this by mistakenly restarting the tablet in the operating system via twrp even if there is no there was no rom installed. Once this was done, the tablet restarted in download mode (fastboot), it was a bit in download mode and at that moment I was not there when I returned the tablet had turned off because it had downloaded.
I put the tablet in charge and now I can no longer turn it on even in download mode (fastboot) the screen turns on only when it is charging but in any case I cannot start it in any way in any mode.
Anyone know how I can fix it? Thank you very much who will answer me.
I managed to start it in download mode for a short time, I didn't have time to flash anything and the tablet turned off immediately after.
Maybe it has such a low battery that it cannot start, but since there is no ROM installed it does not even charge.
What can I do?
Ok, I resolve the problem
for future reference download mode is NOT fastboot mode.. theyre two completely different things
elliwigy said:
for future reference download mode is NOT fastboot mode.. theyre two completely different things
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Thanks
FedeTrifo06 said:
Thanks
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not sure what model the indian model is
FedeTrifo06 said:
Thanks
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Do you still have the download link for the one ui 2.0 on tab a 2016 (sm-t580) i really need it pls, there is no link on the thread.
Crosc said:
Do you still have the download link for the one ui 2.0 on tab a 2016 (sm-t580) i really need it pls, there is no link on the thread.
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So, first of all what you asked has nothing to do with the topic of this thread, and anyway, the thread you are talking about is obsolete, and the project has been abandoned for some time, there has never been a download link.

Note 4 flashing stock rom

Hi, i've beet trying to flash stock rom via odin and I always keep getting fail, now i can't use my phone, because it won't boot. I've downloaded the right file for the right model SM-N910C and at the end of the flash i just get fail, i flash on ap. Tried all the usb sockets on my computer, noting changed. When i try to power up the phone it says: " Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Tried 2 different roms and still nothing. Please help, i really need the phone asap
EmiliuxPlayz said:
Hi, i've beet trying to flash stock rom via odin and I always keep getting fail, now i can't use my phone, because it won't boot. I've downloaded the right file for the right model SM-N910C and at the end of the flash i just get fail, i flash on ap. Tried all the usb sockets on my computer, noting changed. When i try to power up the phone it says: " Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Tried 2 different roms and still nothing. Please help, i really need the phone asap
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Where did you download firmware from?
Which did you take (name it)?
Was it multipart or single part ROM?
(probably single as you only named AP slot)
Which Odin version used?
bmwdroid said:
Where did you download firmware from?
Which did you take (name it)?
Was it multipart or single part ROM?
(probably single as you only named AP slot)
Which Odin version used?
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i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?
rafayet1159 said:
i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?
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Smart Switch for PC maybe?
rafayet1159 said:
i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?
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Have you searched that forum?
As you own an Exynos phone while mine is Snapdragon I might not be able to help more.
bmwdroid said:
Have you searched that forum?
As you own an Exynos phone while mine is Snapdragon I might not be able to help more.
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I tried also
tried with smart switch and i get this error
w41ru5 said:
Smart Switch for PC maybe?
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bro i tried
@rafayet1159 you didn't say if flashing multiple part stock doesn't work either.
How do you define bricked?
bmwdroid said:
@rafayet1159 you didn't say if flashing multiple part stock doesn't work either.
How do you define bricked?
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not able to connect it with pc
windows says unrecognized usb. i tried flashing multiple stock files still no luck
rafayet1159 said:
not able to connect it with pc
windows says unrecognized usb. i tried flashing multiple stock files still no luck
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KIES installed or just SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones?
If the device manager said unrecognize usb then try to download the driver from Samsung Open Source. If it isn't working, try another cable (you can borrow it from one of ur friends)
bmwdroid said:
KIES installed or just SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones?
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already tried
AsrieltheGoat said:
If the device manager said unrecognize usb then try to download the driver from Samsung Open Source. If it isn't working, try another cable (you can borrow it from one of ur friends)
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tried but no luck
@rafayet1159 checked USB port on device?
Cleaned contacts?
Even if charging is working, data contacts can by dirty.
Different PC not working either?
bmwdroid said:
@rafayet1159 checked USB port on device?
Cleaned contacts?
Even if charging is working, data contacts can by dirty.
Different PC not working either?
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treid different pc cable cleaned port etc this problem showed up when i tried to flash stock rom after that not able to access my phone anymore
rafayet1159 said:
treid different pc cable cleaned port etc this problem showed up when i tried to flash stock rom after that not able to access my phone anymore
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Silly question: battery is full?
bmwdroid said:
Silly question: battery is full?
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yes. i dont know how to fix this problem. not able to use my phone for long time
rafayet1159 said:
yes. i dont know how to fix this problem. not able to use my phone for long time
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As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.
bmwdroid said:
As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.
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Let me try
bmwdroid said:
As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.
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can you give me the link of the forum?

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