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i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.

You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
Sent from my PG06100 using xda app-developers app

x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
turkbot said:
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)

x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.

yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that

x2phrack said:
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug

CNexus said:
Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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Points to dead files / links

x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
Points to dead files / links
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again

CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?

x2phrack said:
not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)

[Q] Root Failure (All Methods Attempted) FIXED :D

Heres the issue. I am no noob at this whatsoever and have tried EVERYTHING. I have used every program I could find to attempt root and none can seem to gain root access. The install SuperUser or SuperSU and every time root fails even if said app is installed. Please help Im doing a talk on August 20th that I NEED this device for. All help appreciated. Thanks!

Im slightly confused as your sig says rooted stock
But anyway I recently got myself a Razr HD and I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 to root and unlock bootloader
My device was 4.1.2 and I did not want to downgrade but this one worked :victory:

More info needed. Is your bootloader unlocked? If not, which firmware are you on?

killrhythm09 said:
More info needed. Is your bootloader unlocked? If not, which firmware are you on?
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Nothings been modified. Plus I hope you know that to unlock the bootloader it requires root

dr_strangetrick said:
Im slightly confused as your sig says rooted stock
But anyway I recently got myself a Razr HD and I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 to root and unlock bootloader
My device was 4.1.2 and I did not want to downgrade but this one worked :victory:
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Thank you, I think I may have worked out my issue! I was using 1.2 of that program. I think thats why. Let me give this a go

Tried again with this guy and still got failure. I always get this:
[*]This May Take A Few Minutes
[-]Failure

Ok well what do you know. 3rd times the charm eh? I tried a third time this time after reflashing stock firmware, antennas, etc... Thanks!

Well done and welcome to the club

dr_strangetrick said:
Well done and welcome to the club
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Thanks haha xD Coming from a Galaxy Nexus GSM Dev Edition, this is oddly restraining. There seem to be only a few ROMs available for this device.

Quality is better than quantity

[Q] Phone hard bricked after unlocking bootloader

So it seems I've really put myself into a bad spot, here.
I recently rooted my phone (Verizon S3) using towelroot, which seemed to work exceedingly well, so I decided to try to make a NANDroid backup using ClockworkMod. I installed ROM Manager, set that up, and chose the "restart in Clockwork recovery mode option", which didn't work. I soon realized I forgot to unlock my bootloader so, at the recommendation of a few sites, used EZ-Unlock to try to do that. The app reported that it was successful, so I tried restarting my phone in Clockwork recovery mode again. To my utter horror, my phone did not turn on, and has not turned on since.
When I say that it doesn't turn on, I mean that it gives me no audio, vibrational, or visual feedback, almost like there's no battery in the phone. I've pulled the battery and also attempted to do the fix outlined in a video, but to no avail. (I would post the link if the forum allowed me to. The title of the video is "Unbrick hard bricked Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.3 Jelly Bean")
Feel free to scold me all you like for my irresponsibility and stupidity, it's probably deserved. Any help will be hugely appreciated, though! Thank you so much!
Edit: I guess I should mention that this is my first time doing this sort of thing to an Android device. However, I do like to think I "know my way around", as they say. (although I guess not enough to avoid messing things up!)

Velovix said:
So it seems I've really put myself into a bad spot, here.
I recently rooted my phone (Verizon S3) using towelroot, which seemed to work exceedingly well, so I decided to try to make a NANDroid backup using ClockworkMod. I installed ROM Manager, set that up, and chose the "restart in Clockwork recovery mode option", which didn't work. I soon realized I forgot to unlock my bootloader so, at the recommendation of a few sites, used EZ-Unlock to try to do that. The app reported that it was successful, so I tried restarting my phone in Clockwork recovery mode again. To my utter horror, my phone did not turn on, and has not turned on since.
When I say that it doesn't turn on, I mean that it gives me no audio, vibrational, or visual feedback, almost like there's no battery in the phone. I've pulled the battery and also attempted to do the fix outlined in a video, but to no avail. (I would post the link if the forum allowed me to. The title of the video is "Unbrick hard bricked Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.3 Jelly Bean")
Feel free to scold me all you like for my irresponsibility and stupidity, it's probably deserved. Any help will be hugely appreciated, though! Thank you so much!
Edit: I guess I should mention that this is my first time doing this sort of thing to an Android device. However, I do like to think I "know my way around", as they say. (although I guess not enough to avoid messing things up!)
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You need to report your post so it can be moved to the Verizon s3 forums where you can get help for your problem.

Darke5tShad0w said:
You need to report your post so it can be moved to the Verizon s3 forums where you can get help for your problem.
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Oh, my mistake. I'll do that right away. Thank you!

Velovix said:
Oh, my mistake. I'll do that right away. Thank you!
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No problems. This is the forum for the International version and we don't have locked bootloaders so you will have more chance in there than you will here.

can you get the phone to go in to download mode? that power+home+vol down

Timothy08 said:
can you get the phone to go in to download mode? that power+home+vol down
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No, unfortunately, I cannot. I hope I'm not already out of luck.

Velovix said:
No, unfortunately, I cannot. I hope I'm not already out of luck.
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Was your phone on android 4.3 before you tried to unlock bootloader? If so, that isn't good.

sjpritch25 said:
Was your phone on android 4.3 before you tried to unlock bootloader? If so, that isn't good.
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Uhh, yes, it was.. Any suggestions?

Velovix said:
Uhh, yes, it was.. Any suggestions?
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Maybe try looking at the unbrick thread in the q&a?

Velovix said:
Uhh, yes, it was.. Any suggestions?
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Do what the guy above suggested. Oh just so you know when you are on 4.3 you can not unlock your bootloader. Only root. Also once on 4.3 you can not downgrade to any earlier firmware versions. You can thank Verizon for that.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

YevOmega said:
Maybe try looking at the unbrick thread in the q&a?
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If you're referring to "[GUIDE] Debrick your bricked SCH-I535! [BOOTLOADER/HARDBRICK]", I have tried that a few times. I guess I could give it a few more shots if that's my only option.

Sandman-007 said:
Do what the guy above suggested. Oh just so you know when you are on 4.3 you can not unlock your bootloader. Only root. Also once on 4.3 you can not downgrade to any earlier firmware versions. You can thank Verizon for that.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
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That's awful. I guess I was looking at a guide for a non-Verzion phone. Thank you for the information, though.

So, if I understand my situation, I guess the question now is: How can I lock my bootloader back up while it's hardbricked, correct?

Velovix said:
So, if I understand my situation, I guess the question now is: How can I lock my bootloader back up while it's hardbricked, correct?
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No. Your only focus is on getting the phone to boot back up. The only method that we have to do so is the bootloader/hardbrick thread by SpryroDazee posted at the top of our Q/A section.

SlimSnoopOS said:
No. Your only focus is on getting the phone to boot back up. The only method that we have to do so is the bootloader/hardbrick thread by SpryroDazee posted at the top of our Q/A section.
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Alright, I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the help!

Velovix said:
Alright, I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the help!
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-bootloader-downgrade-service/
This might help. Try mobile tech videos. they can Jtag and downgrade for you.

[Q] Total Noob, trying to brick my phone

Hi everyone,
I am new to android mods. I just bought a used vzw M8 running 4.4.4. I unlocked and got S off using sunshine. Rooted with WS2, and verified. Installed SuperSU. Stock otherwise. I have installed the SDK on my laptop. I can't get any devices to show up when i use the adb devices command.
I am trying to figure out how to disable the OTA for Lollipop. Does anyone know if the OTA will re-lock or bypass my root? Can you help me disable if it is an issue?
Eventually, I'd like to go to a different (cleaned up) ROM and 5.X, but i need to make sure the evil red monster doesn't mess up my work first. I have spent several hours searching the forums, and have made some progress. If there are any detailed posts to point me to, I'd appreciate any and all help.
Thank you,
Dustin

Did you install the HTC drivers? If not install HTC sync manager (I think that's the name) and it'll install them for u then u can uninstall HTC sync manager and you should get adb to recognize your device. Ota will not relock your device. It will take off root tho. But you can just flash custom recovery and flash su in there. I'd suggest since your s off to flash dottats s off 5.0.1 ruu over in the development section once you get adb working. It is also pre rooted and will get up and running on lollipop.
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dustinoob said:
Hi everyone,
I am new to android mods. I just bought a used vzw M8 running 4.4.4. I unlocked and got S off using sunshine. Rooted with WS2, and verified. Installed SuperSU. Stock otherwise. I have installed the SDK on my laptop. I can't get any devices to show up when i use the adb devices command.
I am trying to figure out how to disable the OTA for Lollipop. Does anyone know if the OTA will re-lock or bypass my root? Can you help me disable if it is an issue?
Eventually, I'd like to go to a different (cleaned up) ROM and 5.X, but i need to make sure the evil red monster doesn't mess up my work first. I have spent several hours searching the forums, and have made some progress. If there are any detailed posts to point me to, I'd appreciate any and all help.
Thank you,
Dustin
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Check this thread out for blocking the OTA http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/block-ota-updates-t2871520 It is also my understanding that just being rooted will cause the OTA to fail. I may be wrong about that, however.

MotoTurbo said:
Did you install the HTC drivers? If not install HTC sync manager (I think that's the name) and it'll install them for u then u can uninstall HTC sync manager and you should get adb to recognize your device. Ota will not relock your device. It will take off root tho. But you can just flash custom recovery and flash su in there. I'd suggest since your s off to flash dottats s off 5.0.1 ruu over in the development section once you get adb working. It is also pre rooted and will get up and running on lollipop.
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I did install the drivers exactly the way you suggest. My computer recognizes the phone as a drive. I just can't get it to show up on ADB. Thank you for the suggestion on the ruu. I may just let the OTA come though today to get rid of the message. Then, run the ruu when I figure this out more.

BladeRunner said:
Check this thread out for blocking the OTA http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/block-ota-updates-t2871520 It is also my understanding that just being rooted will cause the OTA to fail. I may be wrong about that, however.
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Thank you. I've been looking at that post mainly. Hopefully I'll figure out what they're talking about once I get into the phone on ADB.

dustinoob said:
Thank you. I've been looking at that post mainly. Hopefully I'll figure out what they're talking about once I get into the phone on ADB.
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Maybe try dottats HTC fastboot exe. Its in the main ruu thread in general section. Its in 2nd or 3rd post I believe And check adb there, might be the sdk
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Here's the link to post
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Makes me want to brick mine too sometimes.
dustinoob said:
Thank you. I've been looking at that post mainly. Hopefully I'll figure out what they're talking about once I get into the phone on ADB.
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Somethings just can't be explained. Check this out. I have to use my 6 year old laptop with AMD Phenom II x4 because my desktop Intel i5-3570 cant send sh1t to my phone. It's always something. After trying to figure it out for hours, I gave into the PC Gods. I'm sure Dottat could solve it in 2 mins or less.
I only post to let you know others share your frustration. Honestly, if I didn't have an unlimited data plan, I might not even bother with modding anymore. I will follow your post, waiting for a solution too.

dustinoob said:
Thank you. I've been looking at that post mainly. Hopefully I'll figure out what they're talking about once I get into the phone on ADB.
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To use adb/htc_fastboot with the copy i have on the thread you were already linked all you need to do is unzip the file. You don't install adb/htc_fastboot... You just unzip and use. So long as your drivers are installed correctly.

Help with root, new to HTC
Hi,
I have been on Samsung since ....well forever...lol. Can someone point me to the noob thread to unlock and root? I heard of this Sunshine thing...does that do it all?
Thanks...and sorry for the noobness.

handymanxda said:
Hi,
I have been on Samsung since ....well forever...lol. Can someone point me to the noob thread to unlock and root? I heard of this Sunshine thing...does that do it all?
Thanks...and sorry for the noobness.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51395737
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dottat said:
To use adb/htc_fastboot with the copy i have on the thread you were already linked all you need to do is unzip the file. You don't install adb/htc_fastboot... You just unzip and use. So long as your drivers are installed correctly.
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Thank you, dottat. I have installed and re-installed the driver. My computer can see my phone, and pull it up as a disk drive. I can open the SDK and ADB. In the CMD window, when I type "adb devices", it starts the daemon successfully. Then, under list of devices, it is blank. Any ideas? Could i have downloaded the wrong SDK/ADB package and need to get yours? I'm really green with this software and Linux in general, so I may be missing something. I'm hoping I can get comms worked out and load your RUU file soon. Can I go ahead and take the 5.0 OTA without worry? I have root, s off, and BL unlock. SuperSU fails to update.
THANK YOU!!!

Do you have Android Debugging checked under developer settings?
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MotoTurbo said:
Do you have Android Debugging checked under developer settings?
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That was it!! Thank you!

dustinoob said:
That was it!! Thank you!
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Yes! Yeah just remembered that this morning haha. Glad you got it working
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MotoTurbo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51395737
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Thanks! Looks like a lot of work...it's because Verizon locked things down? So am I right in saying I need to use Sunshine to get S-Off then do that Bootloader Unlock? Or do I need to unlock the bootloader?

handymanxda said:
Thanks! Looks like a lot of work...it's because Verizon locked things down? So am I right in saying I need to use Sunshine to get S-Off then do that Bootloader Unlock? Or do I need to unlock the bootloader?
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What Android version you running?
On 4.4.3 and over sunshine will s off and unlock bootloader together, but its a 50/50 chance. I personally used firewater and weaksauce but I was on 4.4.2 when I did it but VZW closed that exploit in 4.4.3.
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MotoTurbo said:
What Android version you running?
On 4.4.3 and over sunshine will s off and unlock bootloader together, but its a 50/50 chance. I personally used firewater and weaksauce but I was on 4.4.2 when I did it but VZW closed that exploit in 4.4.3.
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It is 4.4.3. Firewater chugged and spit...LOL...will try Sunshine and see if that unlocks the bootloader as well. Thanks!

Getting Root on SU6-7.3

Hello i have a droid maxx and i would like to root it so i can get ride of the bloat ware on there is there any way i can i have SU6-7.3. Thanks

Me too...

Check this out
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609

mungbeatle said:
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609
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This one is the one you want to use. These root methods are a bit complex but if you have all your drivers and programs properly set up it will work. Be warned though it will take about 4 hours to flash the system so make sure your battery if full before you start. When all is said and done you will have a debloated and rooted phone that runs great. Because of the write protection even with root you can't remove any files so your best bet is to use this tool to block what you don't want. I was running this ROM before I sold my Maxx last week, it was nice.

rootjunky on youtube
Rootjunky on youtube has one for 6.7. Might work for yours too

mungbeatle said:
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609
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I had seen that but i was not sure if it would work 6-7.3. i just was not sure if it would work and i was afraid of doing it and bricking my phone as i can just replace it.

Misterxtc said:
This one is the one you want to use. These root methods are a bit complex but if you have all your drivers and programs properly set up it will work. Be warned though it will take about 4 hours to flash the system so make sure your battery if full before you start. When all is said and done you will have a debloated and rooted phone that runs great. Because of the write protection even with root you can't remove any files so your best bet is to use this tool to block what you don't want. I was running this ROM before I sold my Maxx last week, it was nice.
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Ok thank you.

snoopy6489 said:
I had seen that but i was not sure if it would work 6-7.3. i just was not sure if it would work and i was afraid of doing it and bricking my phone as i can just replace it.
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Did you try that method, it worked.?

No I have not had time and I can't replace my phone at this time

snoopy6489 said:
No I have not had time and I can't replace my phone at this time
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Ok, thanks.

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