[SOLVED] [Q] 32GB PIT for GT-P5100? - Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi All
I have searched and searched but can not find a 32GB PIT file for my GT-P5100 (obviously 32GB version).
I need this since I was stupid enough to use a 16GB version while flashing (I know, was pretty stupid hey?)
The tab works 100% with 4.1 JB, just minus 16GB worth of storage!
Can ANYONE please let me know where to find a 32GB version partition file? (the Sammobile site only has 8GB and 16GB)
- OR can I use another type Samsung Tab PIT file?
Thanks for ANY help...
EDIT: This is solved, read on to see some epic assistance!

Hi. Did you use a PIT file when you flashed the ROM? If not, then I think you don't need one to put back your original partitioning neither - just try to flash back the original ROM (if you made a backup), or a ROM from the Development section which is exactly for the P5100 32GB. At least that's what I would try, as using PIT file is very risky, especially from a different device model.
What ROM did you flash btw? If it's a custom ROM, you could also ask the developper for a solution.

UNless you actually flashed a PIT file or checked off the repartition flag in oDIN then nothing should have affected your storage layout.

behemot24 said:
Hi. Did you use a PIT file when you flashed the ROM? If not, then I think you don't need one to put back your original partitioning neither - just try to flash back the original ROM (if you made a backup), or a ROM from the Development section which is exactly for the P5100 32GB. At least that's what I would try, as using PIT file is very risky, especially from a different device model.
What ROM did you flash btw? If it's a custom ROM, you could also ask the developper for a solution.
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Thanks for the help, I however did use the PIT file (still not sure why I did!) I also went back to the original ROM to see if somehow this would help. The Tab works without any issues, just partitioned to 16GB
I flashed with official rom, XXCLI5

oh, then I think you're right, using the original PIT file would be the best option... (unless there are system commands that allow repartitioning, but I couldn't find anything).
here you find some explanations about the PIT files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
then you might want to check this post, it gives a lead for a solution (even two - someone with unmodified partitions extracts for you the original pit file of the tablet, OR use this PIT file editor ):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33272807&postcount=4
tiOracle said:
I however did use the PIT file
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JOHN SA
tiOracle said:
Hi All
I have searched and searched but can not find a 32GB PIT file for my GT-P5100 (obviously 32GB version).
I need this since I was stupid enough to use a 16GB version while flashing (I know, was pretty stupid hey?)
The tab works 100% with 4.1 JB, just minus 16GB worth of storage!
Can ANYONE please let me know where to find a 32GB version partition file? (the Sammobile site only has 8GB and 16GB)
- OR can I use another type Samsung Tab PIT file?
Thanks for ANY help...
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Hi
I have a pit file for you because I have the same problem. To make a long story short I retrieved it from a working 32GB p5100. I varified the PIT file by using PIT Magic to compare it to the 16GB version. Unfortunately for some reason I cannot get odin to partition my P5100 with this PIT file. I assure you it is the correct file. See if you can use ODIN to install this file. If you are unsure if it is the correct file download pit magic PIT_Magic_v1.3.10_Release to varify.
Pit file attached !!!!!! Used txt to upload. rename type to pit
See if you have any luck repartitioning your internal SD. I think that if we can find the correct stock rom the re-partitioning will be possible.
If you can get this pit file to do what it is supposed to let me know. In the meantime at least we have the correct PIT file.
Regards
John S A

Thanks guys, will try this PIT and keep you posted...

johnbadger said:
Hi
I have a pit file for you because I have the same problem. To make a long story short I retrieved it from a working 32GB p5100. I varified the PIT file by using PIT Magic to compare it to the 16GB version. Unfortunately for some reason I cannot get odin to partition my P5100 with this PIT file. I assure you it is the correct file. See if you can use ODIN to install this file. If you are unsure if it is the correct file download pit magic PIT_Magic_v1.3.10_Release to varify.
Pit file attached !!!!!! Used txt to upload. rename type to pit
See if you have any luck repartitioning your internal SD. I think that if we can find the correct stock rom the re-partitioning will be possible.
If you can get this pit file to do what it is supposed to let me know. In the meantime at least we have the correct PIT file.
Regards
John S A
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Hi John SA, nope not working... In Odin getting "Re-Partition opetation failed."

tiOracle said:
Hi John SA, nope not working... In Odin getting "Re-Partition opetation failed."
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Hi
Still have few tricks up my sleave to get Odin to restore my 32GB p5100 using the pit file.
When I have more time will play again.
I will be trying an earlier version of Odin next.
NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Regards
John SA

johnbadger said:
Hi
Still have few tricks up my sleave to get Odin to restore my 32GB p5100 using the pit file.
When I have more time will play again.
I will be trying an earlier version of Odin next.
NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Regards
John SA
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For interest, what Odin version are you using? I tried with 1.87
Also looked at the PIT file in PIT Magic, as you mentioned it does look ok. (LOOKS ok, I also compared this with the 8gb and 16 gb versions)
btw, Happy 2013 all!

behemot24 said:
oh, then I think you're right, using the original PIT file would be the best option... (unless there are system commands that allow repartitioning, but I couldn't find anything).
here you find some explanations about the PIT files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
then you might want to check this post, it gives a lead for a solution (even two - someone with unmodified partitions extracts for you the original pit file of the tablet, OR use this PIT file editor ):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33272807&postcount=4
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Thank you behemot24, learned quite allot from your links. However still battling

Heimdall http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/ has a utility to extract a pit file from a working device.

It works!!!
tiOracle said:
Hi John SA, nope not working... In Odin getting "Re-Partition opetation failed."
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This PIT file really works!!! A great thanks to author. But, for it became work you need modify it. First, you need to change file ext from .txt to .pit. Next, open this file by any hex-editor (i used HxD editor for this purposes) and remove all zeros in the end of file (C6 D6 48 F6 must be last bytes in the file). Save file and answer YES in change file size dialog. Now size of file should be 2132 bytes. Now You can use this file by ODIN with repartition option checked. After programming You must to boot into recovery mode (power on with volume down buttons) made swipe\factory and swipe\cache. Now space goes back.
I tested this half our ago on my P5100 which I was programmed with 16GB pit.
regards

Just wandering : what append if you would use PIT from 32Gb instead of 16 on a 16Gb tab?

Re: [Q] 32GB PIT for GT-P5100?
shark_max said:
Just wandering : what append if you would use PIT from 32Gb instead of 16 on a 16Gb tab?
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You would probably break your tablet
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MR
russian_wizard said:
this pit file really works!!! A great thanks to author. But, for it became work you need modify it. First, you need to change file ext from .txt to .pit. Next, open this file by any hex-editor (i used hxd editor for this purposes) and remove all zeros in the end of file (c6 d6 48 f6 must be last bytes in the file). Save file and answer yes in change file size dialog. Now size of file should be 2132 bytes. Now you can use this file by odin with repartition option checked. After programming you must to boot into recovery mode (power on with volume down buttons) made swipe\factory and swipe\cache. Now space goes back.
I tested this half our ago on my p5100 which i was programmed with 16gb pit.
Regards
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you are fantastic !!!!!!!!!!! Remember to use odin 3 v 1.70. Newer version did not work.
My pit file posted finally was used correctly by somebody with more knowledge than obviously myself.
My 32gb p5100 is now purring !!!!!!!!!!!!
Never give up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John sa

JOHN SA
tiOracle said:
Thank you behemot24, learned quite allot from your links. However still battling
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Here is the working pit file zipped after the input from the "RUSSIAN WIZZARD"
USE ODIN 3V1.7
STEPS
UNZIP ATTACHED ZIP P5100_32GB modded.zip
LAUNCH ODIN
SELECT PIT, SELECT REPARTITION, SELECT ROM OF YOUR CHOICE.
DESELECT REBOOT
UNPLUG AND REBOOT MANUALLY AFTER ROM COMPLETION BY HOLDING IN POWER AND VOLUME DOWN INTO RECOVERY MODE
DO FACTORY RESET
YOUR P5100 SHOULD NOW BE A 32GB TAB AGAIN.
ALL THE BEST
JOHN SA

johnbadger said:
Here is the working pit file zipped after the input from the "RUSSIAN WIZZARD"
USE ODIN 3V1.7
STEPS
UNZIP ATTACHED ZIP P5100_32GB modded.zip
LAUNCH ODIN
SELECT PIT, SELECT REPARTITION, SELECT ROM OF YOUR CHOICE.
DESELECT REBOOT
UNPLUG AND REBOOT MANUALLY AFTER ROM COMPLETION BY HOLDING IN POWER AND VOLUME DOWN INTO RECOVERY MODE
DO FACTORY RESET
YOUR P5100 SHOULD NOW BE A 32GB TAB AGAIN.
ALL THE BEST
JOHN SA
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You guys rock! Doing this right now...
Watch this space...

Yay!!!
Again, you guys rock. It is sooooo awesome to see 'Total space 25,99GB'
This one is SOLVED!

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Pit File Required - GT-P6810 WIFI (32GB)

Hello All,
Just wondering if anybody happens to have a .pit file for the 32GB wifi version?
Let's just say I didn't read instructions... and my tab is showing as a 16GB instead of 32.
Require a 32GB version pit file for the GT-p6810 to re-partition and get it back to normal.
Thanks in advance
bangkenny said:
Hello All,
Just wondering if anybody happens to have a .pit file for the 32GB wifi version?
Let's just say I didn't read instructions... and my tab is showing as a 16GB instead of 32.
Require a 32GB version pit file for the GT-p6810 to re-partition and get it back to normal.
Thanks in advance
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Hi, usual disclaimer - use at your own risk. Here's why:
1) I extracted this from mine with heimdall, it is a binary so I have no idea if it extracted correctly.
2) I never flash pit, so this has never been used.
Suggest you compare with another poster before using.
Including the text version (also extracted from same device with heimdall) so you can see what is supposed to be in the binary.
Hope it helps
davp said:
Hi, usual disclaimer - use at your own risk. Here's why:
1) I extracted this from mine with heimdall, it is a binary so I have no idea if it extracted correctly.
2) I never flash pit, so this has never been used.
Suggest you compare with another poster before using.
Including the text version (also extracted from same device with heimdall) so you can see what is supposed to be in the binary.
Hope it helps
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You are a legend. Worked like a treat, I've got a '32GB' tablet again.
Thank you so so much for your help. I'd buy you a beer if I could
Glad it worked! Enjoy your tab.
Cheers
davp said:
Hi, usual disclaimer - use at your own risk. Here's why:
1) I extracted this from mine with heimdall, it is a binary so I have no idea if it extracted correctly.
2) I never flash pit, so this has never been used.
Suggest you compare with another poster before using.
Including the text version (also extracted from same device with heimdall) so you can see what is supposed to be in the binary.
Hope it helps
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Please help me, Pit for P6800 32GB.
davp said:
Hi, usual disclaimer - use at your own risk. Here's why:
1) I extracted this from mine with heimdall, it is a binary so I have no idea if it extracted correctly.
2) I never flash pit, so this has never been used.
Suggest you compare with another poster before using.
Including the text version (also extracted from same device with heimdall) so you can see what is supposed to be in the binary.
Hope it helps
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Hi, I was wondering if it is this file (but then the 16GB version) of the pit-file that I should use and change in orde to increase my system memory?
If so, how do I get the correct pit file for my device, and how do I change it ?
Any idea's (or is my idea a stupid one ? it's just that my device is hellishly slow because the system mem is Always so low...)

[Q] need pit GT-P6800 32GB

where can I get a pit file for galaxy tab p6800 32gb
I got on sammobile only for p6810
please help me sir
imaniacsz said:
where can I get a pit file for galaxy tab p6800 32gb
I got on sammobile only for p6810
please help me sir
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Could you go to this site? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886. I want to give you my pit file but I do not know how to extract it . I have tab p6800 32gb
cakrabayu said:
Could you go to this site? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886. I want to give you my pit file but I do not know how to extract it . I have tab p6800 32gb
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Have you tried "Heimdall flash"? it has function to extract pit from device..
biopsin said:
Have you tried "Heimdall flash"? it has function to extract pit from device..
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I go to download mode in my tab. Using heimdall to download pit. But. I got the below error message:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
heimdall need it own driver to be install to recognize your device on windows... it work just fine if you use it on linux
imaniacsz said:
where can I get a pit file for galaxy tab p6800 32gb
I got on sammobile only for p6810
please help me sir
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Really apologize bro... I could not help you further by providing my tab p6800 32gb PIT file. It seems there is compatibility issue with Heimdall in windows 7. My pc has already been dual boot window 7 and windows 8. I hope you could get help from other member soon or you could use pit file from the link I gave to you.
I edit my 16G PIT to 32GPIT for you. I don't know the real size of 32G so I just double the data partition to 28G+. you may lost a few hundred M.
The PIT file:
http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/MDIDBFYPUMXZ
Goodluck!
daniel_hk said:
I edit my 16G PIT to 32GPIT for you. I don't know the real size of 32G so I just double the data partition to 28G+. you may lost a few hundred M.
The PIT file:
Goodluck!
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Can You make 64gb PIT for subj?

PIT File

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Can you tell me, what is the function of PIT file? sorry i'm noob
freshtanto said:
Can you tell me, what is the function of PIT file? sorry i'm noob
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These 2 XDA threads offer information on PIT files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816449
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
Basically, I'd only ever use a PIT file if Odin threw up an error relating to it, 99% of the time these are not needed when using Odin unless you've screwed up your devices partitions.
It's handy to have this file saved as a backup though just in case that ever happened
okey i got it now, thanks it's really hepful :good::good::good:
invalid pit for t310
This file is also necessary to build packages for Heimdall. FYI
This file is also necessary to build packages for Heimdall. FYI
Your pit-file kill my tablet..............
MNKF said:
Your pit-file kill my tablet..............
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How, a little more information would be nice?
What model did you use it on; T310, T311 or T315?
What options did you tick in ODIN?
I compared the same PIT file to one extracted with heimdall on my T310, all entries/contents were the same, it came from a T311 firmware package but T310 firmware packages also have the same file. T315 uses a different named PIT file hence why I was uncertain.
Just now I've even compared it to another PIT file off the SamMobile forums that a Moderator posted for the T310, everything is the same, ODIN will reject it if it isn't signed as well.
https://www.diffchecker.com/cta675hS
I didn't force you to use the file, nor was this a guide in anyway, your device must have been in a bad way for you to consider using it.
In any case I've now removed the file.

Can any one give me a pit file of galaxy note pro p900

thanks a lot
Please use Heimdall Suite to extract a pit file
[email protected] said:
thanks a lot
Please use Heimdall Suite to extract a pit file
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???
.pit file p900
I used, heimdall download-pit --output p900.pit
on ubuntu studio 14.04
I became only a 0 kb file with nothing in it :/
and I cant attach it sry
of course the tab was in download mode
and all libs were installed
hope could help you
prohackerbro said:
I became only a 0 kb file with nothing in it :/
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I got same result. Not sure if I'm doing it wrong or if heimdall is not compatible....
Tried on windows 8.1, same result. Empty pit file.
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
still thank all the guys above.:laugh:
Did you find a PIT file for the SM-P900?
Did you ever have any luck getting the pit file for the SM-P900? I need one for the 32 gb wifi only one.
Thanks
jopop said:
Did you ever have any luck getting the pit file for the SM-P900? I need one for the 32 gb wifi only one.
Thanks
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Hi guys,
not sure, if you still need it...
I got mine using this tool: EFS Professional v2.1
It's about 3.37 KB...
Hope, it helps.
Cheers,
bruzzy
bruzzy said:
Hi guys,
not sure, if you still need it...
I got mine using this tool: EFS Professional v2.1
It's about 3.37 KB...
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Did that app provide you with the pit file or did it extract it from your device for you? Something seems to be not right about my device since I am unable to flash the XAR firmware but am able to flash others. So someone suggested that the partitioning might be off. To do that I need to find someone with a working pit file.
Jo Pop
jopop said:
Did that app provide you with the pit file or did it extract it from your device for you? Something seems to be not right about my device since I am unable to flash the XAR firmware but am able to flash others. So someone suggested that the partitioning might be off. To do that I need to find someone with a working pit file.
Jo Pop
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ugghhh I too need a non-screwed PIT because I think something's wrong with mine. One day it just failed to save files. Flashed the one ROM I could find but it has issues downloading from market for me so I think partitions are messed.
enkryptik said:
ugghhh I too need a non-screwed PIT because I think something's wrong with mine. One day it just failed to save files. Flashed the one ROM I could find but it has issues downloading from market for me so I think partitions are messed.
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Have you tried running FolderMount? It might be able to fix your writing issues
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
Comcast was at fault. Downloaded the file over vzw and was perfect. Thanks for the suggestions. Also side note, comcast has been at fault for my cod ghosts map packs failing I believe.
[email protected] said:
thanks a lot
Please use Heimdall Suite to extract a pit file
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Here
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-pro-12/help/untouched-pit-file-v1awifieuropen-pit-t3127751
Hi
Can somebody help me? I need the pit file for my SM-P905M.
I updated its firmware to lollipop and I've been presenting several issues with it (have tested lot of variants) but now the problem is the internal memory. The internal memory works as expected initially but some days later (after wiping and flashing) locks as read only and the only working solution is wipe and install all over again. I've been reading about the problem and seems like the partition table is corrupted, so I hope any of you can help me with the PIT file to wipe and flash once again my tablet and make it work properly.
Thanks in advance... and sorry for the sloppy english (non-native).

Full firmware with pit file

Hi
My device came with ILO product code.
I played with few (official) firmwares and after initializing my device using smart switch, I can no longer return to my original firmware. It's turns out that the initialization through smart switch used a pit file with very little place for "hidden.img"
Every firmware with above average hidden partition fail with odin.
Where can I get pit file for my location or even better - full firmware with pit included?
Thanks in advance
Sammobile?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Their firmware's are stripped down - without the file I need
help
Same problem here.any help?
Hi
we meet again
I found this firmware
http://www.gsmforum.ru/threads/221072-G920F-(Galaxy-S6)?
it contains pit with 100MB for hidden.img
I downloaded but haven't flashed yet,
too many flashed in the last couple of days.
edit:
just compared the 100mb pit with the one currently on my phone using this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
the differences are - larger hidden.img in expense of userdata
Thread moved to proper forum.
omrij said:
Hi
we meet again
I found this firmware
http://www.gsmforum.ru/threads/221072-G920F-(Galaxy-S6)?
it contains pit with 100MB for hidden.img
I downloaded but haven't flashed yet,
too many flashed in the last couple of days.
edit:
just compared the 100mb pit with the one currently on my phone using this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
the differences are - larger hidden.img in expense of userdata
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Hi
That kinda make sense to me.cause before i flash a european rom with pit file i had less user data i don't remember exactly but it was like 200mb less.
Would u share that new pit with larger hidden.img?i mean just the pit.i will test that and share the resault here
I can still flash one or two more roms.
Have fun
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nlmly8wc8bdm3ql/ZEROFLTE_EUR_OPEN_HIDDEN100M.pit?dl=0
I can confirm this worked for me.
omrij said:
I can confirm this worked for me.
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well it didn't for me.again fail on hidden.img proccess
any special recepie?i just used the pit file with XSG firmware and odin 3.10.6
I added the pit to the tar and than flashed the tar. Without ticking something special in odin.
omrij said:
I added the pit to the tar and than flashed the tar. Without ticking something special in odin.
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How do you do that?
If you're on windows - download 7zip and make a new tar with all the files from original firmware+the pit file
ok,just double checking to make sure i do not make any more mistakes.i should put the pit file here right?
Yes
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when you choose to add files to archive
just select in archive format - tar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkx36acw8u3cch5/Screenshot 2015-05-26 00.56.22.png?dl=0
If you prefer, you can do it in another way
download this file
https://mega.co.nz/#!oJF1nAAS!bHpoSXEiBBLLYtj4HYQZUDvCcvLwUUgNin3wJLeT3eI
flash it (and only it) as csc
reboot again to download mode and flash XSG (original - without added pit)
Very Nice Thanks for the INFO. :good:
I only want to know why PIT can brick your device?
omrij said:
If you prefer, you can do it in another way
download this file
https://mega.co.nz/#!oJF1nAAS!bHpoSXEiBBLLYtj4HYQZUDvCcvLwUUgNin3wJLeT3eI
flash it (and only it) as csc
reboot again to download mode and flash XSG (original - without added pit)
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Thank you very much

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