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Okay so I updated my Nexus S to 2.3.2 through ROM Manager, and when I tried to flash the Trinity kernel after I updated I ROM Manager said it was gonna shut down my phone to flash it, but it just sat there. Then I tried different functions in ROM manager, but I got "Error running privileged commands" (or something like that) I then checked Superuser and ROM Manager was simply not in the list. It did not say that it was declining access, but it also didn't say it was allowing. I decided that I would restore to my backup, but when I went into the recovery it was not the ClockworkMod recovery. It was the stock recovery, but I didn't have any options. At that point I decided to uninstall ROM Manager and install it again hoping it would ask for privileges. It did not.
Any ideas?
open ROM manager and flash clockwork recovery (the first thing on the menu)
When I try to do that I get "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!"
Taquitoz said:
When I try to do that I get "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!"
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Sounds like you're not rooted.
If you're not rooted, the only way you're going to get into clockwork is to use fastboot.
I'm pretty sure that I'm rooted. I was running on Trinity prior to the update. And I still have Superuser.
Superuser apk doesn't necessarily mean you're still rooted with proper permissions.
At least check your /system/bin directory for the su binary (different than the superuser app) and that it has executable permissions.
You could also open a terminal app on the phone and just type su and hit return.
Okay so I downloaded a terminal emulator and typed 'su'
I got permission denied. Does this mean I have to root my phone again? If I will will I have to delete all data?
Taquitoz said:
Okay so I downloaded a terminal emulator and typed 'su'
I got permission denied. Does this mean I have to root my phone again? If I will will I have to delete all data?
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Yes, it means you must root again.
No, you won't lose everything again if you follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931865
Good luck.
edit: you just need to get into clockwork (via fastboot) and then re-run the su update zip file, it will reinstall the su binary and fix any bad permissions.
Sorry for asking for the specifics, but could you explain how one could go about doing that?
Boot into fastboot.
fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img
Boot to recovery.
Mount system.
Flash a zip from the SD card and select the superuser .zip.
Taquitoz said:
Sorry for asking for the specifics, but could you explain how one could go about doing that?
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The link I provided gives step-by-step instructions on how to do it, and links to more complicated steps if you're not too sure about them.
The post just above this does give the basic steps, though.
Hi,
I have my Transformer on 3.2, and it's rooted.
I'm trying to get Netflix patched, and it looks like I should use Clockworkmod to install that patch from my micro-SD card.
I've found a way to update CWM on a different forum.
How do I get it installed initially?
I tried using Rom Update, but it doesn't list the Transformer as an option.
Is there another way to flash zip files on 3.2?
Thanks!
Which method did you use to root the TF with? Usually an option to push CWM to the tablet after the rooting procedure.
If you're rooted, another option is to use Root Explorer or any file manager that have root access.
You can move the patch to /system/lib/
I used Brk's Rootkit Script.
It had the option to root, Install SU, and install Busybox.
Now that I know the correct path is /system/lib, I'll do it manually. Thanks!
I see that you use the Prime mod. It sounds like that might be more feature rich... maybe I'll look into it.
baseballfanz said:
Which method did you use to root the TF with? Usually an option to push CWM to the tablet after the rooting procedure.
If you're rooted, another option is to use Root Explorer or any file manager that have root access.
You can move the patch to /system/lib/
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Hello,
I need to root a CAT b10 telephone. I tried using superuser program but it didn't work. I can't find any documentation for this phone in Internet.
Do you know a method to root this phone?
Thanks.
cabrerachaparro said:
Hello,
I need to root a CAT b10 telephone. I tried using superuser program but it didn't work. I can't find any documentation for this phone in Internet.
Do you know a method to root this phone?
Thanks.
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You have to root this phone via RECOVERY. Use attached file and UPDATE FROM SDCARD.
Also you must not update (after recovery root) SUPERUSER app via android-market to newer version!!! If you'll do it, then it all comes broken. And you have to do it once again.
ninr said:
You have to root this phone via RECOVERY. Use attached file and UPDATE FROM SDCARD.
Also you must not update (after recovery root) SUPERUSER app via android-market to newer version!!! If you'll do it, then it all comes broken. And you have to do it once again.
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Hi,
I followed the instructions but I'm getting Force Close message for superuser app. Even applying factory reset.
cabrerachaparro said:
Hi,
I followed the instructions but I'm getting Force Close message for superuser app. Even applying factory reset.
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OK, that's no problem.
Attached package contains few another packages....(update.zip is the same like I uploaded here before)
1. Try to use "Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip" (this should be enough but I don't know why it isn't)
2. Reboot
3. Look at Superuser app
4. If Superuser app doesn't work then use "update.zip" once again
5. Reboot
6. Look at Superuser app
7. Now it should be working if not you can update Superuser app from market and try above procedure once again
Root this phone is really long term job. But never give up!! This phone is useless without root. I have been rooting this phone more then week.
Good luck and post if will you be successful.
just wondering since you have some experience with the phone.is there a custom rom for this phone or just the original one?
All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
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All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
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Hard for me to understand where you're at exactly.
Did you actually boot into ICS before trying to re-root?
Sometimes when SuperSU updates you will have to go back into the application and reset permissions for all rooted applications.
If you can boot and if the previous SU is still there go into settings for the tablet and uninstall any updates for SuperSU then try to reset permissions in the app.
iCurmudgeon said:
All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
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Go into settings -> recovery- factory reset. Try one or both if needed:
1. Download the full Asus ICS .30 zip, verify MD5 (ensure file is not corrupted), unzip the file then copy the unzipped file called US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to the root of your internal, boot into stock recovery and let it flash.
or
2. Reformat your micro sdcard.
1) Download and unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Copied it to root of microsdcard, reboot your tablet and check your notification for software update.
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3) unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Rename this file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip then copy this to root of microsdcard. Power off your device, boot into recovery by hold power + vol down buttons, when you see white text release both buttons, you should see 4 icons. The icon "RCK" should be highlighted by default, just wait a few seconds and it should start flashing.
then renamed US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and
Thats OK said:
Hard for me to understand where you're at exactly.
Did you actually boot into ICS before trying to re-root?
Sometimes when SuperSU updates you will have to go back into the application and reset permissions for all rooted applications.
If you can boot and if the previous SU is still there go into settings for the tablet and uninstall any updates for SuperSU then try to reset permissions in the app.
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I finally managed to get back to ICS, then ran the rooting procedure. However, it always failed when it came to testing Superuser. Tried it four or five times. Then I tried installing the other Superuser apks. Every last one of them said the su binary needed to be updated, but every one of them failed to do so.
That's where I am right now. Unrooted ICS.
buhohitr said:
Go into settings -> recovery- factory reset. Try one or both if needed:
1. Download the full Asus ICS .30 zip, verify MD5 (ensure file is not corrupted), unzip the file then copy the unzipped file called US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to the root of your internal, boot into stock recovery and let it flash.
or
2. Reformat your micro sdcard.
1) Download and unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Copied it to root of microsdcard, reboot your tablet and check your notification for software update.
or
3) unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Rename this file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip then copy this to root of microsdcard. Power off your device, boot into recovery by hold power + vol down buttons, when you see white text release both buttons, you should see 4 icons. The icon "RCK" should be highlighted by default, just wait a few seconds and it should start flashing.
then renamed US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and
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Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
iCurmudgeon said:
Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
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Is there a previous version of SU installed or leftover?
See if it's still in running apps under settings.
If you're on ICS I'd try a factory reset and go from there.
iCurmudgeon said:
Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
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After you flashed superuser, did you launch the app?? you need to launch the app and it should prompt to update, do the update. Once done now you can test for root.
buhohitr said:
After you flashed superuser, did you launch the app?? you need to launch the app and it should prompt to update, do the update. Once done now you can test for root.
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I did launch the app and it did tell me the su binary needed to be updated. So I told it to go ahead with a normal install. Installation failed. Also tried the SU update fixer from the play store, and that failed as well.
You need to reflash your ROM... I get this often. I'm maintaining 6 devices for my family.
Lim Wee Huat said:
You need to reflash your ROM... I get this often. I'm maintaining 6 devices for my family.
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Yes, I would agree, this is the only way left for what to do next!
buhohitr said:
Yes, I would agree, this is the only way left for what to do next!
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Ouch. But didn't I do this when I downgraded from Jellybean back to ICS?
Can someone point me to a post how to do this?
iCurmudgeon said:
Ouch. But didn't I do this when I downgraded from Jellybean back to ICS?
Can someone point me to a post how to do this?
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Just do a factory reset, then follow my number 3 post. Also make sure you verify MD5 on the ICS .30 rom before flashing.
buhohitr said:
Just do a factory reset, then follow my number 3 post. Also make sure you verify MD5 on the ICS .30 rom before flashing.
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Well, I tried, but when I rebooted with the power and vol-down buttons, I only got an "Android" icon and something else to its left, no RCK at all. The pad rebooted eventually and I was stunned when Superuser started working! I immediately ran Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, then let the tablet update to 4.1.1. I then ran SuperSU and it said the su binary needed to be updated. I told it to do a normal install. "Installation failed." Said bad words in several languages and tried again. Update of SU binary succeeded.
Restored root. Success. Now restoring last Titanium backup backup.
I'm still worried, though. The symptoms would seem to point to flaky or at least unstable flash memory. What do you think?
I gotta decide whether to get a Samsung Galaxy Note tablet (7-inch) or the updated Nexus 7 tablet when they come out. I don't trust this TF700 anymore..
mudge
I have the same problem, but didn't downgrade!
I have the same problem, except I have not tried to downgrade.
The first problem I noticed after the OTA update was that Bluetooth simply would not turn on. Going through the steps to fix this problem I noticed that OTA Rootkeeper "kept root", but any time I try to use su, it fails to work.
I managed to fix bluetooth using ADB, but I am still left with su and superuser that do not work. Is there a way to fix this from ADB by twiddling with permissions somehow?
IT Wannabe said:
I have the same problem, except I have not tried to downgrade.
The first problem I noticed after the OTA update was that Bluetooth simply would not turn on. Going through the steps to fix this problem I noticed that OTA Rootkeeper "kept root", but any time I try to use su, it fails to work.
I managed to fix bluetooth using ADB, but I am still left with su and superuser that do not work. Is there a way to fix this from ADB by twiddling with permissions somehow?
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Seems like now there is a way to root if you already on JB, no need to downgrade to root.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613 .
buhohitr said:
Seems like now there is a way to root if you already on JB, no need to downgrade to root.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613 .
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The su and busybox binares and SuperSU.apk get installed, but any time I try to use root permissions I get an Access/Permission Denied error. I used the root method you gave me and everything seemed to work properly... The only thing I see that may be wrong is that the su binary is owned by "root root" rather than "root shell" like everything else is. If I try to chmod it using ADB I get permission denied errors.
Now I'm just frustrated and don't know what to do. Nothing seems to work with the 4.2.1 stock ROM. I don't want to have to unlock the bootloader because I chose not to void the warranty (didn't enable nvflash) when I first got my tablet.
I think I'm just screwed at this point. Does anyone have any ideas? I did manage to get bluetooth working, but I still can't seem to get my TF700 rooted. Without root, Titanium Backup can't restore my apps...
IT Wannabe said:
The su and busybox binares and SuperSU.apk get installed, but any time I try to use root permissions I get an Access/Permission Denied error. I used the root method you gave me and everything seemed to work properly... The only thing I see that may be wrong is that the su binary is owned by "root root" rather than "root shell" like everything else is. If I try to chmod it using ADB I get permission denied errors.
Now I'm just frustrated and don't know what to do. Nothing seems to work with the 4.2.1 stock ROM. I don't want to have to unlock the bootloader because I chose not to void the warranty (didn't enable nvflash) when I first got my tablet.
I think I'm just screwed at this point. Does anyone have any ideas? I did manage to get bluetooth working, but I still can't seem to get my TF700 rooted. Without root, Titanium Backup can't restore my apps...
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Since motochopper has the ablility to root JB, you should remove superuser root (open supersuser and select remove root then reboot), then re root using motochopper if needed.
I finally managed to fix the problem, though I did it the long way...
I downloaded the stock 9.4.5.30 US ROM zip file, extracted it, renamed the extracted zip file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, and copied it to a microSD card. I booted to recovery and installed the zip file. Once it was installed, I went to Settings --> About Tablet --> System Update --> Check Update. I had to update this way twice to get to a clean, stock JellyBean 4.2.1 (US_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329).
Once I was up to date, I ran the Motochopper root tool and it worked! I have no idea what it was about my tablet that prevented su from working after the update to 4.2, but thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
IT Wannabe said:
I finally managed to fix the problem, though I did it the long way...
I downloaded the stock 9.4.5.30 US ROM zip file, extracted it, renamed the extracted zip file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, and copied it to a microSD card. I booted to recovery and installed the zip file. Once it was installed, I went to Settings --> About Tablet --> System Update --> Check Update. I had to update this way twice to get to a clean, stock JellyBean 4.2.1 (US_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329).
Once I was up to date, I ran the Motochopper root tool and it worked! I have no idea what it was about my tablet that prevented su from working after the update to 4.2, but thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
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Can you tell us what the owner,group and permissions of the /system/bin/su binary are now ?
sgtrwe said:
Can you tell us what the owner,group and permissions of the /system/bin/su binary are now ?
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Oh, sure!
After a search through my PATH, I've found that 'su' no longer lives in /system/bin, but in /system/xbin, with busybox and dexdump and every POSIX command you can think of symlinked to busybox. It is owned by root:root.
I guess that's just the way the JB root method does it...
Hi guys android newbie here! My friend rooted my Nexus 5 and it was working fine for a couple of weeks. Yesterday I tried to open SuperSU and it didn't work! Other apps that required root didn't work either.
I have been looking around and it seems OTA updates may have screwed up my root. Every time I try to open SuperSU it says: "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" If you just upgraded to Android 4.3 (I have 4.4), you need to manual re-root. Consult the relevant forums for your device!" I have used root checker by joeykrim and it says "Sorry! this device does not have proper root access" (to confirm my root is busted).
My question is, is there any way to fix this without re-rooting? If I have to re-root, can I just directly re-root it again using something like Wugs rootkit?
Thank you very much in advance!
Just flash the newest version of supersu and you'll be good to go..... http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip
go to the play store, find supersu, install/update it, open tbe app and update your binaries.
simms22 said:
go to the play store, find supersu, install/update it, open tbe app and update your binaries.
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I've tried to insyall /uninstall, wiping the cache and data with no luck. Right when I open the app the supersu binary problem comes up and I can't even get into it!
seyba said:
I've tried to insyall /uninstall, wiping the cache and data with no luck. Right when I open the app the supersu binary problem comes up and I can't even get into it!
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cant even get into it?
Yea it says there is no SU binary installed. I think I've lost root access
seyba said:
Yea it says there is no SU binary installed. I think I've lost root access
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flash this with your custom recovery, its the latest supersu http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
bodooo said:
Just flash the newest version of supersu and you'll be good to go.....
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I can install/update to v1.8! I just can't open it. Gives me a "SU binary not installed" when I do!
Did you install/update from the playstore or flashed the new update?
simms22 said:
flash this with your custom recovery, its the latest supersu
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Sorry if this is a stupid question .. but how/ do I flash this or what program do i use?
My friend helped me root it so i have no idea on how to do this @@ Very sorry.
Hmmm... from the link I posted in one of my last post, you can just use a useful app called "flashify" and flash it that way (the easiest way) but you need that file that is in the link obviously to do so haha. So afterwards when in flashify you'll get 3 simple options, boot image, recovery image, and zip file. choose zip file, go into your downloads folder from the file explorer from the app (which it should be there if you downloaded it off your phone) and let the app do the rest
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Hmmm... from the link I posted in one of my last post, you can just use a useful app called "flashify" and flash it that way (the easiest way) but you need that file that is in the link obviously to do so haha. So afterwards when in flashify you'll get 3 simple options, boot image, recovery image, and zip file. choose zip file, go into your downloads folder from the file explorer from the app (which it should be there if you downloaded it off your phone) and let the app do the rest
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Ok so I can't open flashify either. It also says I have lost root access and my superuser is busted. I have attached a screenshot!
http://i42.tinypic.com/2mgw0v6.png
Of course, you don't have root access, silly me lol Well guess we'll have to do it the hard way (it's not really that complicated) ok read carefully. Power off your phone, afterward hold the power and volume down buttons which should get you into the bootloader, cycle trough the options with the volume buttons and when you see recovery mode select it with the power button, now depending on which Recovery you have you'll have to choose the option that says install or install from sd card, again, depending on which one you have this will be slightly different. After doing i believe the paths will be the same, chose 0/ then look for the download/ folder which you should have that supersu.zip file, if you're using twrp recover it should be touch screen and you simply select it and swipe to install, if you're using cwm (which i do) you'' have to scroll with the volume buttons and select the file with the power button to install. I hope I was as clear as i could be, good luck
after going into recovery mode, there is just a android robot with his chest open and an exclamation mark! can't proceed after that.
Ouhhh you don't have a recovery then, do you have adb or any kind of toolkit?
I have wugs toolkit. but every time i try to do anything at all on it. It says ADB device not found? That seems to be preventing me from doing anything as well.
Do you have the adb drivers installed or/and usb debug turned on in developer settings?
how/where do i install adb drivers? I have not done so, and i doubt my friend did it when he rooted.
I do turn on usb debugging when i tried to unroot/root on wugs toolkit
In wugs toolkit it has a walk-through on how to do so, i suggest you use the RAW drivers option
I must be blind to not have seen this before. Thank you very much for your help I'll let you know how it goes!