I'm a noob. I think I need help. I can't install the 2.3.6 update, because my phone's rooted. Or something. Something's wrong. Are there any other rooted users who aren't having trouble with this? I would normally post this in the root only thread but I really need help. I've looked at all the other guides and I still don't understand...please...haha
I really want to UNroot my phone and I've seen the fxz method it's just I understand nothing of it. I tried installing the ADW and all that stuff but it just doesn't seem to work. If anyone can walk me through this, step by step that would be greatly appreciated.
Another little question, is the factory reset delete the root or does it just bury it a little? I factory reset it from inside the phone, not the boot menu, does that make a difference?
Thanks!
Chrisruns said:
I'm a noob. I think I need help. I can't install the 2.3.6 update, because my phone's rooted. Or something. Something's wrong. Are there any other rooted users who aren't having trouble with this? I would normally post this in the root only thread but I really need help. I've looked at all the other guides and I still don't understand...please...haha
I really want to UNroot my phone and I've seen the fxz method it's just I understand nothing of it. I tried installing the ADW and all that stuff but it just doesn't seem to work. If anyone can walk me through this, step by step that would be greatly appreciated.
Another little question, is the factory reset delete the root or does it just bury it a little? I factory reset it from inside the phone, not the boot menu, does that make a difference?
Thanks!
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What problems have you had installing the OTA. The easiest way to install 2.3.6 would be to install Bootstrap. Then install 2.3.6 as a restore
Curious about this as well. Does doing a factory restore get rid of root?
red12355 said:
Curious about this as well. Does doing a factory restore get rid of root?
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Doing a restore does NOT get rid of root
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I suspected as much. Thanks.
I keep getting a failed update install. it will download properly. It will then proceed to reboot. When loading the update with the little android in the center of the screen it will load about...1/3 of the way, then flash a triangle with an exclamation point and proceed to boot normally. Once booted it tells me, "Update Failed."
What is this "bootstrap"?
Chrisruns said:
I keep getting a failed update install. it will download properly. It will then proceed to reboot. When loading the update with the little android in the center of the screen it will load about...1/3 of the way, then flash a triangle with an exclamation point and proceed to boot normally. Once booted it tells me, "Update Failed."
What is this "bootstrap"?
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Boot strap allows you to boot into CWM.
Patience is a virtue. Learn and live it.
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Hi,
I tried doing the Oneclick root with my Epic that is running 2.1 Eclair. When I installed Titanium and busybox it said phone is rooted. BUT when I start the phone in Manual mode to install update it only has 4 options:
Reboot
Install update
Wipe data
Wipe Cache
When I scroll down and select Install update it starts the process and then says e.signature verification failed update aborted. Is there something I am not doing right? I tried to unroot and reroot the phone but still get the same thing.
When I try the Root process with Oneclick Software for Samsung Galaxy One Click root it says the phone will restart and to select reinstall packages but I do not have that option. It still has the options shown above.
I know when I did my Hero and Evo I could get root and install Roms with no problems.
Can someone help please.
From reading you just need to install clockwork and then install roms and stuff. The kernels include a root, so install clockwork and install the rom I have in my signature. It already includes a kernel so that helps by one less thing you have to do. The one in my signature I have had no issues at all.
I installed rom manager (which is clockwork, right?) and tried to install a rom that way but when it reboots it goes to the same screen and gives the same message.
KateC1 said:
I installed rom manager (which is clockwork, right?) and tried to install a rom that way but when it reboots it goes to the same screen and gives the same message.
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How are you rebooting into recovery? It sounds like you're hitting the stock recovery. Shut the phone down entirely and hold Vol -, Camera, and power. Keep holding until after the Samsung logo goes away.
Does this bring you more options?
If you still get nothing, try this instead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808103
Nope.... Same options. I will read the link you provided.
Also, Busybox says that my phone is rooted then I click install and it says I do not have nand unlocked. Maybe this is the problem?
KateC1 said:
Nope.... Same options. I will read the link you provided.
Also, Busybox says that my phone is rooted then I click install and it says I do not have nand unlocked. Maybe this is the problem?
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I might be wrong here, but I'm pretty sure getting nand-unlocked is a part of the rooting process. Perhaps the root didn't work entirely for you, I had a lot of problems using the 1 click root with my first epic because of timing, I had to open the batch file and replace the ping 127etc (the delays) with a pause command because the phone took too long to respond and the second half of the rooting process would fail. Try the link I posted, it worked out well on my first phone.
Thanks....So far I have removed the Oneclick root from it and now it says the phone is not rooted. My next step is to root again... Hope it works.
Worked great! Thank you!!!
KateC1 said:
Worked great! Thank you!!!
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Awesome, Glad to hear you're up and running, Now you get to do the fun stuff (roms!!!!)
Yup.... Already got my Rom of choice installed and happy... Did not take long at all.
Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.
pedrohell said:
Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.
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Welcome to the club. Take a look at all the sections for the tablet and make sure you read the stickies too.
Method #2 and youl be good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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Let me ask you this, why no flashing? As far as I know it's either Odin or flash. You need to get a custom recovery on it in order to root.
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Also with the s2 the recovery and kernel are in one. This is not.
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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No problem, but it don't get any easier than odin or recovery.
pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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There was an Exynos exploit method but Samsung patched the security hole a few updates ago.
The method in the link that was posted does alter your flash count and that can be correct but you are the owner of the device and if you are not comfortable flashing you tablet I wouldn't.
I have flashed mine and tried a few rom's but I always ended up resetting my flash counter and going back to stock.
Folder mount works great and that was the reason I rooted in the first place but you can store your files on the ext drive and transfer them back and forth manually but I found with my fast wifi I'm better off re-downloading the data along with "Helium - App Sync and Backup" to backup and restore my data and you do not need root, only draw back is that you have to have a computer connection for backup and restore to work.
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Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.
I don't think you read that right. You're not flashing a ROM, just a custom recovery through ODIN, then a root app. It's actually very simple. (Any simpler and I would be concerned about rogue app exploits)
Fyi: I'm also new to Samsung devices and bought my tablet this week. Rooted it this morning by following the stickies, but sticking with the stock ROM for now. I'm more than happy with the tablet so far.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app
pedrohell said:
Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.
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There is no flashing a rom with method 2. You Odin the custom recovery then you have to flash the superuser into the system. You need superuser to get root and Odin is the easiest way.
Trust me we have all been in your shoes about being nervous, I've been doing this a long time and this method is really easy.
You can also use this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
It does require ODIN but as has been stated this is the norm. You are not replacing any kernels or flashing another rom, you are just adding the root components. Using this method also leaves stock recovery intact...
If you woory about flash counter then run triangleaway after to reset the flash counter and recoveries....
I found doing this, doing a factory reset from settings then reflashing the Stock rom using Mobile ODIN pro gave me a stock standard, but rooted, rom with all statuses "Official" and 0 flash count....
A lot of work I know but then worthwhile things generally require it...
Ok, I followed the Method 2 made everything like on video, after pressing Power+Volume Up, I entered on STOCK Recovery, not the CWM,even so, I apply the .zip and I get:
MANUAL MODE
--Appling Multi-CSC....
Applied the CSC-code:LUX
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
--Install /sdcard....
Finding update package....
Opening update package....
Verifying update package.....
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:signature verification failed
I also retryed and turned off auto-reboot in Odin before starting the process but I get the same thing, now what should I do?
Its not rootable?
Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.
pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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I see that I'm probably too late now to answer the OP.
But maybe others can be interested.
I find that the easiest way to root (without odin and without installing a custom recovery) is Framaroot.
It uses some Exynos exploits, and has been also recently updated by the developer to counteract Samsung's patches.
It may work or it may not work on some devices and with some of the more recent firmware.
In any case giving it a try doesn't cost anything. It's just an app.
If it works the app can also be used to temporarily remove the root.
For me it worked with Firmware N8000XXCLL3 and I know that it works with some more recent fw too.
Furthermore it doesn't change the counter and even the Devices Status remains "Official". Well, actually the devices status may change to "Custom" after few days with the tablet on, but it returns Official after a simple reboot.
pedrohell said:
Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.
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Awesome to hear! I ran into the same thing you did, forgot to go straight to recovery from odin.
Enjoy!
Stuck
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.
brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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What were your options on the page right before that? What option did you select to initiate that?
Maybe try using the files from here instead:
http://droidviews.com/2013/root-and...ung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-n8010-n8013-n8020/
bigtoysrock said:
I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.
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Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same
brix696 said:
Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same
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I would use the touch cwm, and what rom are you trying to install?
Hello I'm a user of a Sky Vega Iron (IM-A870)
And I need desperate help.
It's not an ordinary boot loop I wish it was, here's the story.
I rooted my phone just to let you know.
So I installed the wrong version of cwd recovery on my phone and so when I go into recovery mode the screen will turn like this.
imgurDOTcom/iOFieHG (sorry I can't you links yet cause I'm new)
But it wasn't a big deal I just didn't use it.
Now is the deal I decided to update my phone to stock kitkat that the vega devs supported themselves with vega station(the stock updating app)
And when it started installing it suddenly went into cwm.
I wasn't that worried at the moment just tried pulling the battery out and rebooting but...it started a boot loop.
I can't navigate cwm because of the way it is and I'm stuck. Is there another way to factory reset? or to get out of the loop?
Maybe a way to get rid of cwm and get back to stock recovery mode? Please help I need help until tomorrow! (personal reasons)
I searched online hours for solutions yet I can't find one.
Please help. I'm begging anyone out there.
Thank You
Cottyn said:
Hello I'm a user of a Sky Vega Iron (IM-A870)
And I need desperate help.
It's not an ordinary boot loop I wish it was, here's the story.
I rooted my phone just to let you know.
So I installed the wrong version of cwd recovery on my phone and so when I go into recovery mode the screen will turn like this.
imgurDOTcom/iOFieHG (sorry I can't you links yet cause I'm new)
But it wasn't a big deal I just didn't use it.
Now is the deal I decided to update my phone to stock kitkat that the vega devs supported themselves with vega station(the stock updating app)
And when it started installing it suddenly went into cwm.
I wasn't that worried at the moment just tried pulling the battery out and rebooting but...it started a boot loop.
I can't navigate cwm because of the way it is and I'm stuck. Is there another way to factory reset? or to get out of the loop?
Maybe a way to get rid of cwm and get back to stock recovery mode? Please help I need help until tomorrow! (personal reasons)
I searched online hours for solutions yet I can't find one.
Please help. I'm begging anyone out there.
Thank You
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this seems like a bit of a pia, but it looks like the only way i can find. click the link under the video for detailed text instructions.
Thanks but failed
Thank you so much but it didn't work.
Thinking of going to a service center and getting it factory reset.
Think it'll work?
Cottyn said:
Thank you so much but it didn't work.
Thinking of going to a service center and getting it factory reset.
Think it'll work?
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not sure, cant hurt to try.
bweN diorD said:
not sure, cant hurt to try.
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Is there a way to factory reset by myself?
I have to fix it today but the service centers are closed for sundays.(once again personal issues)
Thank you again
Cottyn said:
Is there a way to factory reset by myself?
I have to fix it today but the service centers are closed for sundays.(once again personal issues)
Thank you again
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you would need to get to one of 2 places, i thought you couldn't get to either, settings (from booted up) or recovery.
but factory resetting would only remove any data, it will not restore any files or fix your busted cwm.
bweN diorD said:
you would need to get to one of 2 places, i thought you couldn't get to either, settings (from booted up) or recovery.
but factory resetting would only remove any data, it will not restore any files or fix your busted cwm.
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Oh so then factory resetting won't get me out of my boot loop?
Cottyn said:
Oh so then factory resetting won't get me out of my boot loop?
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i cant say that for sure, all im saying is, factory reset does nothing more than wipe data.
if there is an issue in there causing your problem, then yes it will fix it. if your problem is caused by a software issue, then no it will not.
bweN diorD said:
i cant say that for sure, all im saying is, factory reset does nothing more than wipe data.
if there is an issue in there causing your problem, then yes it will fix it. if your problem is caused by a software issue, then no it will not.
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Okay thank you for everything really
I've given up I think there's nothing I can do.
Next time I get a phone I'm not screwing with it
Cottyn said:
Okay thank you for everything really
I've given up I think there's nothing I can do.
Next time I get a phone I'm not screwing with it
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lol, ok, no problem.
I feel the pain
Cottyn said:
Hello I'm a user of a Sky Vega Iron (IM-A870)
And I need desperate help.
It's not an ordinary boot loop I wish it was, here's the story.
I rooted my phone just to let you know.
So I installed the wrong version of cwd recovery on my phone and so when I go into recovery mode the screen will turn like this.
imgurDOTcom/iOFieHG (sorry I can't you links yet cause I'm new)
But it wasn't a big deal I just didn't use it.
Now is the deal I decided to update my phone to stock kitkat that the vega devs supported themselves with vega station(the stock updating app)
And when it started installing it suddenly went into cwm.
I wasn't that worried at the moment just tried pulling the battery out and rebooting but...it started a boot loop.
I can't navigate cwm because of the way it is and I'm stuck. Is there another way to factory reset? or to get out of the loop?
Maybe a way to get rid of cwm and get back to stock recovery mode? Please help I need help until tomorrow! (personal reasons)
I searched online hours for solutions yet I can't find one.
Please help. I'm begging anyone out there.
Thank You
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I am going through a similar situation here. I was using Choi Mobil Recovery and was trying to flash a custom ROM. It's now in BootLoop and there is nothing I can do!
fakesoul said:
I am going through a similar situation here. I was using Choi Mobil Recovery and was trying to flash a custom ROM. It's now in BootLoop and there is nothing I can do!
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what variant of vega iron you were using and what rom youre trying to flash?
Hi,
I'm kind of a newbie with phones but good with computers so:
I used the following Fix for the call volume issue on my OPO:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/tool-jlouder-v1-0-rc2-makes-your-phone-call-louder.69733/
Seems that because of this Fix I get an error when trying to run the the update OTA or sideloading.
I get following error:
E error in tmp sideload package.zip status 7 installation aborted
Others who have used this fix have same issues. Any easy way out??? I'm not rooted and otherwise stock.
"I think it's the volume fix that changes the md5 checksum on the xml file and therefore kills the update."
Thanks In Advance,
Ken
kenfb1 said:
Hi,
I'm kind of a newbie with phones but good with computers so:
I used the following Fix for the call volume issue on my OPO:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/tool-jlouder-v1-0-rc2-makes-your-phone-call-louder.69733/
Seems that because of this Fix I get an error when trying to run the the update OTA or sideloading.
I get following error:
E error in tmp sideload package.zip status 7 installation aborted
Others who have used this fix have same issues. Any easy way out??? I'm not rooted and otherwise stock.
"I think it's the volume fix that changes the md5 checksum on the xml file and therefore kills the update."
Thanks In Advance,
Ken
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Don't you have a stock backup?
If you don't, have you tried reverting the values?
Wait... if you're not rooted then how did you perform the change in the file in the first place? Did you root, do the change and then unroot?
Like what badjoras said, revert back to the stock file and then apply the OTA.
I haven't followed up on the whole OTA readings, but there are zips out there that will bypass the check of the files. You can try looking into those as well.
zephiK said:
Wait... if you're not rooted then how did you perform the change in the file in the first place? Did you root, do the change and then unroot?
Like what badjoras said, revert back to the stock file and then apply the OTA.
I haven't followed up on the whole OTA readings, but there are zips out there that will bypass the check of the files. You can try looking into those as well.
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Hi,
Not rooted, I just followed the steps in the fix I posted above.
To revert back to stock file, will that wipe all data? Don't want that.
I'm not great at the phone stuff yet , still learning but trying to be careful.
Can I sideload the previous version without losing data??
Recovery on this phone option is "wipe data factory reset???"
Sorry for being a dummy, it's a big learning curve for me,
Thanks, Ken
Hi
kenfb1 said:
Hi,
Not rooted, I just followed the steps in the fix I posted above.
To revert back to stock file, will that wipe all data? Don't want that.
I'm not great at the phone stuff yet , still learning but trying to be careful.
Can I sideload the previous version without losing data??
Recovery on this phone option is "wipe data factory reset???"
Sorry for being a dummy, it's a big learning curve for me,
Thanks, Ken
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Hi,
After trying several options, I'm still in Limbo with this.
Can't get the update to install, still looking for ideas.
Ken
So my S6 Edge (O2UK) is stuck in a recovery bootloop, It can go into download mode.
Things I have tried
Reflashing firmware (Odin fails at hidden.img)
Clearing cache etc in TWRP
The bootloop was caused by SuperSU as it asked me a question about TWRP recovery and something obviously corrupted or is badly configured.
Any help is appreciated!
Have you solved your problem? I've got exactly the same....
Could anyone help on this?
Got the same f***ing problem here
Please someone help me in this:crying:
adnanhaque said:
Please someone help me in this:crying:
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In the future, when it prompts to root, don't swipe to allow it.
Now reflash the rom, either stock or custom.
Sent from my SM-G925F
O I fixed it. I just factory reset my phone and it worked. It was my dad's idea..
artur93pl said:
Have you solved your problem? I've got exactly the same....
Could anyone help on this?
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I also have G925F.
Open Samsung Kies on your computer, plug your phone in. Select tools then firmware upgrade and intilisation. Let it do its thing. I was in same place but not because up super SU but because of the Dm verity.zip i forgot to flash over the top of TWRP.
I tried all sorts going back to stock worked to get it running. And I wont be messing with root on Sammy devices anymore. Too much to go wrong, and most tuts at rooting are not complete. Get a One