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How to root samsung stratosphere easy.

I'm not sure if this the right place to post this-
-This is for the people who couldn't
Get the heimdall way to work.. follow these instructions: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-samsung-stratosphere-4g-on-android-2.3.5-gingerbread-how-to-tutorial/ all the way up to step 6.
Run s2 rooter
Root it
You might have to download superuser from the market as I had it installed already
Update the su binary from within the superuser app.. not mandatory but I did it..
And you will have root.
Things you'll need:
Usbdeview: http://download.cnet.com/USBDeview/3000-2094_4-10614190.html
if ADB isn't seeing ur phone unplug ur phone run usbdeview.exe uninstall the drivers that came from the phone plug phone back in and let them install wait for it to install ADB driver for the phone..debug mode enabled of course.
S2 rooter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=750990&d=1318718398
Have usb debugging enabled
Kernel and heimdall: is in the very first link at the top
If in need of help just email me [email protected]
I'm not very good with writing instructions but I could help directly

Here's a idea, can someone let me know if they think it will work. If the zimage is renamed to a .tar, would it be safe to flash the new tar with oden?
Rocky

Please advise that the source was from here if I am not mistaken
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/7840-kernel-guide-root-your-stratosphere/
heimdall flash -–kernel root-zImage
into rooting the Stratosphere, but the link you provided has a (-) missing in the command and it will not flash, if the creator of the blog, site, blah etc; corrects it, I would not use this link if I were to search again,
http://www.redmondpie.com/root-samsung-stratosphere-4g-on-android-2.3.5-gingerbread-how-to-tutorial/
heimdall flash –kernel root-zImage
A knoob will grow a tumor if he does not see it?
screwFACE_DROIDpower said:
I'm not sure if this the right place to post this-
-This is for the people who couldn't
Get the heimdall way to work.. follow these instructions: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-samsung-stratosphere-4g-on-android-2.3.5-gingerbread-how-to-tutorial/ all the way up to step 6.
Run s2 rooter
Root it
You might have to download superuser from the market as I had it installed already
Update the su binary from within the superuser app.. not mandatory but I did it..
And you will have root.
Things you'll need:
Usbdeview: http://download.cnet.com/USBDeview/3000-2094_4-10614190.html
if ADB isn't seeing ur phone unplug ur phone run usbdeview.exe uninstall the drivers that came from the phone plug phone back in and let them install wait for it to install ADB driver for the phone..debug mode enabled of course.
S2 rooter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=750990&d=1318718398
Have usb debugging enabled
Kernel and heimdall: is in the very first link at the top
If in need of help just email me [email protected]
I'm not very good with writing instructions but I could help directly
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rocksteady said:
Here's a idea, can someone let me know if they think it will work. If the zimage is renamed to a .tar, would it be safe to flash the new tar with oden?
Rocky
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Don't do it.

Help for installation of clockwork

hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??

DavideDroid said:
hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??
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You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.

You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful.
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/

superatmos said:
You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.
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I already have the SDK; the site from which i was following the tutorial have told me i miss the fastboot.exe, can you tell me where I can find it??
rubenflush said:
You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful. (i can't quote the url)
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But that is for the 4G version, is the same thing?

I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.

DeadBra1ns said:
I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.
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Thank you very much, tomorrow i try again following this tutorial

Yes same thing, sorry for late post.
Sent from my Nexus S using xda app-developers app

Kindle Fire HD 1st Generation (2012) v7.5.1 Root/Re-Root [Confirmed]

Hello guys,
Sorry if this is redundant but I did search before making this post so feel free to edit or remove moderators.
I had root prior to last update 7.5.1. Lost root and I could not re-root using Qemu/Root Many/KFAide and I spent a lot of time playing with the CMD prompts. So I was curious and tried Root Master 1.3.6. Sure enough it worked for me in 1 MINUTE!!! So I am only posting this in case there are others out there like me. I found this post to be helpful since it had a lot of pics so I will not put up my own pictures:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783447
Otherwise, the my cliff notes of the install is:
Copy/transfer Root_Master_1-3-6.apk to any folder on Kindle via usb cable (assuming you installed drivers already, if not search forum)
Install/Open
Select Mulai Root
Popup with two choices will appear Root/Batal (cancel): Select Root
Another popup will show strange characters/Batal: Select Batal this time
You're Done!
Last step: Clean up by going to apps and press/hold root master to remove from device (it's no longer needed since you are rooted and I read it may contain some kind of script that sends your device information to someone bored, however the root itself is safe - I hope!)
Also, four common terms you'll see when you open apps that asks for root permission not covered in the thread above:
jangan tanya lagi - do not ask again
Perizinan - Allow
Tolak - reject
di izinkan xxxxxxxxxxxx dapatkan izin - authorized xxxxxxxxxxxx to get "root" permission (xxx is the name of the app you are opening)
I will post up my version of the file I've used but I believe the file in the thread above is also identical.
Thanks to all and this forum,
Nano out
P.S. Another solution working to removing the Special Offers Lockscreen Ads is to freeze it with Titanium Backup ($$) or ROM Toolbox Lite (free) both can be found on the Google Play Store:
For ROM Toolbox Lite: Open after install, select app manager, click on Kindle Special Offers, select Freeze, then Yes. I'm unsure what the advanced freeze is but my ads are gone and still gone after reboot so I'm a happy camper.

i also have 7.5.1 but stock. never been rooted. i downloaded this APK and followed the instructions... but it didn't successfully root it for me. so... now there's like a Perizinan rumah tangga app that i can't get rid in the app store.... so i'm factory resetting everything again hahaha i think it's malware
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this is great, this malware has survived a factory reset.... thanks a lot

JediFonger said:
i also have 7.5.1 but stock. never been rooted. i downloaded this APK and followed the instructions... but it didn't successfully root it for me. so... now there's like a Perizinan rumah tangga app that i can't get rid in the app store.... so i'm factory resetting everything again hahaha i think it's malware
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this is great, this malware has survived a factory reset.... thanks a lot
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follow the unrooting part mentioned in this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783447
this is the best method of rooting on 7.5.1:
http://akauntu.blogspot.com/2014/12/install-custom-rom-on-amazon-kindle_26.html

so i did follow both, the first link didn't do anything but load an app and hten it loaded an app that wouldn't go away even after factory reset. great.
secondly, i used the 'best method of rooting on 7.5.1' and the only difference i saw was using non-admin to run commandlines so that made some differences. but i'm not i still have root. the major issue is i can't reboot into fastboot... so that defeats the purpose since i can't downgrade to 7.2.3, which is needed to proceed.
any other tips?
according to a few root checker apps. i have root... but i just can't reboot into fastboot
lolwatpear said:
follow the unrooting part mentioned in this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783447
this is the best method of rooting on 7.5.1:
http://akauntu.blogspot.com/2014/12/install-custom-rom-on-amazon-kindle_26.html
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JediFonger said:
so i did follow both, the first link didn't do anything but load an app and hten it loaded an app that wouldn't go away even after factory reset. great.
secondly, i used the 'best method of rooting on 7.5.1' and the only difference i saw was using non-admin to run commandlines so that made some differences. but i'm not i still have root. the major issue is i can't reboot into fastboot... so that defeats the purpose since i can't downgrade to 7.2.3, which is needed to proceed.
any other tips?
according to a few root checker apps. i have root... but i just can't reboot into fastboot
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The first link I posted was to remove that app installed from root master where is says unrooting and "1.Open "Perizinan rumah tangga."
As for the second link, you should follow the youtube videos as well as some of the info isn't mentioned in the text. You need to make sure the kindle fire drivers are installed properly when using adb and fastboot. One time they were fine for me for adb, but when I went into fastboot, they weren't properly installed. So, I uninstalled them in the device manager and replugged in the kindle and they worked properly.
But since root checker apps are saying you have root, adb shell su -c "reboot bootloader" should get you into fastboot mode. Then you run that other tool to downgrade.

when i run that command i get connection io timer error and thats it. it will only reboot into recovery but never fastboot. i'm tryjng to make or acquire a fastboot cable. the original kindle usb cable is a fastboot cable right? i have to find it not sure where i stored it
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i dont have any other issues adb driverd and cmd run fine i just cannot get into fastboot no matter what i have used

JediFonger said:
when i run that command i get connection io timer error and thats it. it will only reboot into recovery but never fastboot. i'm tryjng to make or acquire a fastboot cable. the original kindle usb cable is a fastboot cable right? i have to find it not sure where i stored it
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i dont have any other issues adb driverd and cmd run fine i just cannot get into fastboot no matter what i have used
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you don't need a fastboot cable for that method. I don't have one myself and have no issue.
when you do "adb devices", does a serial come up?

yes i can run adb devices no problem. i know how to adb kill-server and restart the devices as well so it is detected. i have drivers properly installed as a ADB device under device manager. i can adb reboot and even adb reboot recovery but i can't run adb reboot-bootloader or adb reboot bootloader
and adb shell gets me non-su user prompt but i can't su into the root access #. when i run adb shell su -c "whatever" i get:
[-] connect ui: Timer expired
and that's it. when i run bin4ry rooting i get permission denied i'm guessing on places where it needs to get into fastboot screens.

bought fastboot and now i can get fastboot only through poweron process. which is good! i've downgraded to 7.2.3

July 2017
File: Root_Master_1.3.6_Cekas.apk
VirusTotal: 31 / 61
Root if you like to be hack !

Root Hudl 2

****First of all, I am in no way responsible for you device bricking or marriage falling apart ****
*******or crazy monkeys with top hates ruining your life due to this guide of any files in it.******
Ok now thats out of the way
I have created a System Root img to follow on from Paul from Modaco's work for anyone who prefers that method. I have created another how to that is a bit more Noob friendly as it was asked for on another Forum, And as there isn't much going on in regards the Hudl 2 on here i thought i would get the ball rolling for the Hudl on XDA
Things you will need:
1. ADB drivers installed (pdaNet+ works well) Click Here
2. Paul's ADB & Fastboot tool (Post 1 of "How to root your Hudl 2) Click Here
3. The /System.img (Android-build.20150319.222108-System-image) Click Here
Step one:
Install all drivers and ADB Drivers (pdaNet+ will do this for you)
Step two:
Extract the ADB & Fastboot tool zip to the Computers desktop and place the system.img in that folder
Step Three:
Open the extracted folder "adbfastboothudl" hold "SHIFT" on your keyboard and right
click on some empty space in the folder, Then click "Open Command Window Here"
Step four:
Enable "USB Debugging" (In developer options)
Step five:
Connect your Hudl 2 in to your computer with the Hudl 2 USB cable that came with your tablet.
WAIT a few seconds for your computer to recognise the Hudl and install the drivers (the tablet may pop up
with an authorisation request, click yes)
Step six:
Back in the command window type "ADB-Windows Devices" without quotes (the tablet may pop up
with an authorisation request, click yes)
At this point your device ID should come up like this
List of devices attached
123232423PE387263 device
If you see this then you are ready to flash the Root /System.img
Step seven:
Type in the comand window
"adb-windows reboot bootloader" without quotes and hit ENTER
Then wait untill the Hudl enters Bootloader, Then type
"Fastboot-windows -i 0x1d4d flash system system.img" without quotes and hit ENTER
Once you have hit that second ENTER for the love of god do not stop it. It can take a while so let it do its thing.
It can take a while, Don't clock watch go make a cuppa.
Hope it helps guys. I know its a lot of steps but i have tried to make it as Noob friendly as possible.

Root Hudl 2 Any software version
I used the method that someone posted on MoDaCo's page. (post #559)
I'm not allowed to post links yet, but if you do a search for "modaco root hudl 2 page 28" it will take you straight there.
Very easy to do.

Any news with a fix for rooting this device with the 20150917 build?

I need the system image please
this link doesnt work more. Please could you assist me about how to find the download or if you please could upload again? thanks!
3. The /System.img (Android-build.20150319.222108-System-image) Click Here

Hello @shongohan
I have only just seen this, Ill upload it Friday (1st Sep) as i'm away with work and thats when ill be home, Hope that helps

Thanks
I am pretty sure that if I can upgrade to lollipop then will come with a new keyboard and solve my problem (the keyboard was deleted then I can not setup the resetted hudl2)
thanks!
bow9487 said:
Hello @shongohan
I have only just seen this, Ill upload it Friday (1st Sep) as i'm away with work and thats when ill be home, Hope that helps
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I have just checked but still is not available
https://mega.nz/#!kApgHJoD!wCZtMnKr6blBGGCaZkNI-jffImPOg7NsVSJY0YErlvU
bow9487 said:
Hello @shongohan
I have only just seen this, Ill upload it Friday (1st Sep) as i'm away with work and thats when ill be home, Hope that helps
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LGMS631 MetroPCS LG G Stylo Backup (Unbrick/Root) Android 6.0

So, I think I've managed to salvage my bricked Stylo, I somehow also managed to root my Fiance's LG G Stylo that's on the 6.0 update... this is a guide on how to flash a TWRP Recovery I made of a rooted LG G Stylo that is running Android 6.0 This can get you out of a brick or just give your spare phone root access.
Since I can't find any ways to fix this problem on the internet I'll post what I did here so hopefully I can get some other people out of deep water with their phone.
Stylo.zip​
I'm going to assume that if you are following these instructions you have already downloaded and extracted the .zip file named Stylo onto your desktop.
All of these files are in the Stylo folder, so you should only have to download Stylo.zip
Minimal ADB & Fastboot installer
LG Phone Drivers
TWRP Backup file
recovery.img
1. Install minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.1_setup into the folder you extracted Stylo.zip in
(Install PhoneDrivers if you have not already)
2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone
(If you are boot looping, you should still be able to boot into the bootloader with
minimal adb fastboot just plug it in and let it do it's bootloop while you try
booting into the bootloader really quick, this may take some trial and error)
3. Launch MAF32.exe
(This is Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
4. In the window that pops up type:
adb devices
It should look like this:
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> adb devices
List of devices attached
LGMS6318bb1ce9a device
5. Next you will need to type:
adb reboot bootloader
Now, the powershell screen should look like this:
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> adb devices
List of devices attached
LGMS6318bb1ce9a device
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> adb reboot bootloader
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo>
6. Once you are in the bootloader type:
fastboot boot recovery.img
(If you opened the PowerShell window by holding shift and using the right click menu,
the recovery.img file should load on its own, your PowerShell window should now look something like this)
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> adb devices
List of devices attached
LGMS6318bb1ce9a device
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> adb reboot bootloader
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo> fastboot boot recovery.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.367s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.380s
finished. total time: 0.379s
PS C:\Users\Hyperion\Desktop\Stylo>
7. Once TWRP boots up on your device you will need to navigate to Backup
Uncheck everything but boot
Start the backup process
(We are making a backup of boot
so we can take the name of the folder
it makes in /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS
and copy/paste that to the rooted backup file.
TWRP will create a backup of your
boot animation that contains your PHONE ID #
In my case it created a file named LGMS6318bb1ce9a )
8. Open your sdcard contents on your computer
navigate to /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS
Copy the name of the new folder that was created (Mine is LGMS6318bb1ce9a)
Open the Stylo folder on your Desktop \Desktop\Stylo\TWRP\BACKUPS
Paste the new folder name over the folder titled (Paste Here)
Overwrite the folder in /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS that contains
the boot animation with the new folder from \Desktop\Stylo\TWRP\BACKUPS
9. If you are not in TWRP on your phone any more, repeat steps 3. - 6.
10. Once in TWRP click WIPE in the top right, and Swype to Factory Reset
(Unless your backup file is being loaded from Internal Storage)
11. Navigate to RESTORE in TWRP, find your Backup file in the /TWRP/BACKUPS directory
LEAVE EVERYTHING CHECKED!
(If you uncheck anything the phone will not be rooted upon restore of the backup)
(Alternatively you can uncheck Data and have a fresh install of 6.0 with no root.)
The rooted backup should be installing 4144mb worth of data.
I left a few apps on the desktop that I figured would help some people out
Hope this worked for you, getting root on these phones is a *****.
-Mike
Screenshots were taken after the first boot of the Recovered device
Hardware Info
Software Info
Root Check

Can't make it past adb reboot bootloader, phone goes into a unlock mode and freezes up

I know a site that has the QFIL files necessary to actually unbrick a hard bricked Stylo H631. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link them ..but I will tell you they charge 11.99USD. I'm hoping to have the $ to do it Friday...if I can...I'll give it a try and post findings here
Sent from my ROOTED LG-TP260 Thanks to Messi yet again!!!

SoonersChuck said:
I know a site that has the QFIL files necessary to actually unbrick a hard bricked Stylo H631. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link them ..but I will tell you they charge 11.99USD. I'm hoping to have the $ to do it Friday...if I can...I'll give it a try and post findings here
Sent from my ROOTED LG-TP260 Thanks to Messi yet again!!!
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I'm still waiting from someone in the comments from that site to confirm it's not a scam.

I need to find out the pin test spots on the h631/ms631... anyone know of a diagram or schematic floating around??? If so, I may have this figured out...don't want to poke around on my only board and make it completely useless

SoonersChuck said:
I need to find out the pin test spots on the h631/ms631... anyone know of a diagram or schematic floating around??? If so, I may have this figured out...don't want to poke around on my only board and make it completely useless
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You mean a diagram of the emmc?

Anything that shows me where to touch to get the desired reaction
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Clk Dat0 gnd...those spots

When i type "fastboot boot recovery.img" in command prompt it comes up with a message saying "cannot load 'recovery.img': No such file or directory". Can someone help? The recovery file is on my desktop
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fixed my earlier issue but now when my device loads TWRP and i select to back up "boot", it fails.
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how do i open the sdcard contents on my computer?

trejose said:
When i type "fastboot boot recovery.img" in command prompt it comes up with a message saying "cannot load 'recovery.img': No such file or directory". Can someone help? The recovery file is on my desktop
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fixed my earlier issue but now when my device loads TWRP and i select to back up "boot", it fails.
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how do i open the sdcard contents on my computer?
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ya gotta check all the boxes possible after going into the MOUNT options when in TWRP. always before doing almost anything in TWRP. sometimes its persistant, sometimes not depending on device.
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trejose said:
When i type "fastboot boot recovery.img" in command prompt it comes up with a message saying "cannot load 'recovery.img': No such file or directory". Can someone help? The recovery file is on my desktop
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fixed my earlier issue but now when my device loads TWRP and i select to back up "boot", it fails.
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how do i open the sdcard contents on my computer?
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Enable MTP in the MOUNT options while in TWRP

I can't seem to get my T-Mobile Stylo 5 to go into fastboot mode. Adb reboot bootloader just reboots the phone for me. Maybe a downgrade is required?? Also I just used platform-tools adb and fastboot. Build# PKQ1.190302.001