Checklist! - Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development

Hello guys
I have been dying to flash my blackstone for a while now but i was scared of damaging it.
Anyway i went through all the tutorials (tyvm to everyone) and i think i am finally ready.
I just want to check a few things before i go for it.
Please correct me if i am doing something wrong thanks in advance.
My spl is 1.14.0000.
so i need to upgrade it to official spl 1.54.
Question: 1. I want to use USPL i understand that dosnt void my warranty right?
I downloaded all files in cRaCKwHoRe's TUT
in order to do that.
I have also updated my usb drivers.
I have a copy of Duttys' 3.9 Rom.
Questions: 2. If i upgrade to spl 1.54 from that post i wouldent need to reswitch it ever to 1.14 for warranty purposes right?
3. Are their any risks at all of bricking the device while flashing?
4. I tried downloading the official rom upgrade why did i get a ''this rom is not for your device message"?
5. I read their is a way of flashing from the sd card i understand i need a BLACIMG.NBH file where can i get it is there a Tutorial for this?
6. My phone is Branded should i save/backup the stock branded rom just in case?
Sorry for the long post
Thank you.
Jay

j1978 said:
Hello guys
I have been dying to flash my blackstone for a while now but i was scared of damaging it.
Anyway i went through all the tutorials (tyvm to everyone) and i think i am finally ready.
I just want to check a few things before i go for it.
Please correct me if i am doing something wrong thanks in advance.
My spl is 1.14.0000.
so i need to upgrade it to official spl 1.54.
Question: 1. I want to use USPL i understand that dosnt void my warranty right?
I downloaded all files in cRaCKwHoRe's TUT
in order to do that.
I have also updated my usb drivers.
I have a copy of Duttys' 3.9 Rom.
Questions: 2. If i upgrade to spl 1.54 from that post i wouldent need to reswitch it ever to 1.14 for warranty purposes right?
3. Are their any risks at all of bricking the device while flashing?
4. I tried downloading the official rom upgrade why did i get a ''this rom is not for your device message"?
5. I read their is a way of flashing from the sd card i understand i need a BLACIMG.NBH file where can i get it is there a Tutorial for this?
6. My phone is Branded should i save/backup the stock branded rom just in case?
Sorry for the long post
Thank you.
Jay
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post this in the tutorial thread to get a answer..

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EVERY HERALD.be carefull.please do read this.

I had seen the Aserg using he USPL to flash his rom and radio.
GUYs:
DO remember,if you are not Hard-spl,your spl ipl is lower than 4.00.0000,Please don't run JUMPSPL or USPL-BETA3 by pof.
Trust me or you will find lots of bricks on street.
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If you are HTC 4350 OR VADEFONE OR T-WING.run official ruu update to WM6 frist,to make you IPL SPL upon 4.00.0000
If you think I am joking.keep on..
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check more here or here
And if ipl/spl: 5.04.0001/5.04.0000 from WM5??? That is possible?
ASerg said:
And if ipl/spl: 5.04.0001/5.04.0000 from WM5??? That is possible?
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that's ok. nothing at all.
safely.
Now I shall check up
I confirm. Thanks!
ASerg said:
I confirm. Thanks!
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please warn people in your post.
and why don't you use jspl.it's quick and safely.uspl too slow but simply use
i want to be able to flash my rom so that i could install the HTC RUU on my tmo wing ( it's actually a herald but i was stupid enough to put in the TMO RUU)
Do you know any way i could do that with instructions available?
Also, once i do it, would the phone become unlocked again or still locked Just wondering.
umchriswho said:
i want to be able to flash my rom so that i could install the HTC RUU on my tmo wing ( it's actually a herald but i was stupid enough to put in the TMO RUU)
Do you know any way i could do that with instructions available?
Also, once i do it, would the phone become unlocked again or still locked Just wondering.
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The HARD-SPL is a little more dangerous than the USPL... I can help you find ways to get any ROM you want on that phone easily enough, but UNLOCKING it again is the hard part. There's not 100% sure fire SAFE way of doing it.
welll, i just installed the hard-spl on my device and it went through
there's just one thing that gets me...
what's the difference with this hard-spl and HTC?
is the only difference is that the boot screen is different or are there more features?
For now, I just need a comparision of what the hard-spl has from the HTC one.
The Hard-SPL is a customer SPL. It's permanent, too. You will have to create your own customized RUU from now on, one that lacks the SPL. You can't flash RUU's that contain SPL because the SPL is now write protected. It's convinient, though, because now you can't accidently screw it up. (It's safe once you have it IN your device. Too many people brick their phones trying to get it in there in the first place, though.)
So now i won't be able to put in the HTC RUU anymore?
All right, sorry i'm being so stupid, but here's another question...
You said that i now have to make my own customized RUUs?
What do you mean by that?
If you don't mind, you could send me a pm, I don't want to spam this thread with my stupidity.
Now you can flash ANY rom you want.
ALL cooked ROms - really all - without the chance of bricking = your device is SAFE.
IF you respect this little thing
every RUU Rom Update Utility
contains:
1. Enterbootloader.exe
2. Rapitool.exe
3. RomupgradeUtility.exe (the one you start)
4. RUUGetinfo.exe
5. RUU ressource.dll
6. RUU_signed.nbh (that is the custom system OS - you can put every HERALD .nbh here postet in touchIT3 for example)
7. SPL.nbh ---- !!!!!!!! delete this allways!!!!!!!!! ------ (it is in all official RUU but delete it)
now you can flash with an official update tool all custom roms for you herald.
But donĀ“t use wing roms - the keyboadmapping is different.
There are good herald roms, too.
Good luck
umchriswho said:
So now i won't be able to put in the HTC RUU anymore?
All right, sorry i'm being so stupid, but here's another question...
You said that i now have to make my own customized RUUs?
What do you mean by that?
If you don't mind, you could send me a pm, I don't want to spam this thread with my stupidity.
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Dear Maestro Help upgrade to WM6
Dear Canonyang,
Have the following
Dopod C800 WM5 5.1.422 (Build 15633.3.2.0)
Can you please help me upgrade to WM 6
Gratefully
neelanjoo
canonyang_China said:
please warn people in your post.
and why don't you use jspl.it's quick and safely.uspl too slow but simply use
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[Q]SoftSPL

I've been reading the wiki, but either it was not clear enough or i am dumb enough (^^)
can anyone pls clarify me? does SoftSPL need to be loaded on every system startup or just only on rom upgrade?
it seemed to me a better choice to use SoftSPL instead of HardSPL to not void warranty.
since OliNex (uber pro ty dudes) are developing a HardSPL is it possible to port/transform/whatever to SoftSPL?
best regards
tehCORE
tehCORE said:
I've been reading the wiki, but either it was not clear enough or i am dumb enough (^^)
can anyone pls clarify me? does SoftSPL need to be loaded on every system startup or just only on rom upgrade?
it seemed to me a better choice to use SoftSPL instead of HardSPL to not void warranty.
since OliNex (uber pro ty dudes) are developing a HardSPL is it possible to port/transform/whatever to SoftSPL?
best regards
tehCORE
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softspl aka sspl is only used for flashing spl's. You can't flash a rom using a sspl. Why do you think the Hardspl is created???????
thought
sspl -> temp fix
hspl -> perm fix
With the softspl you flash the hard spl and then you flash a rom with it
tehCORE said:
it seemed to me a better choice to use SoftSPL instead of HardSPL to not void warranty.
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no. imagine the following case... your device has no matching shipped rom for it... you flash a rom via sspl... flash gets interrupted... YOU're STUCK!!!
and warranty isn't voided with hardspl, just reflash to stock SPL before sending it in...
cmonex said:
no. imagine the following case... your device has no matching shipped rom for it... you flash a rom via sspl... flash gets interrupted... YOU're STUCK!!!
and warranty isn't voided with hardspl, just reflash to stock SPL before sending it in...
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oh did not know that, thanks for the enlightenment

Upgrading to WM 6.5

I have a Touch HD ROM Version '1.14.405.3 (22273) WWE' ROM Date 12/09/08. Can this be safely upgraded?
SavoyardUK said:
I have a Touch HD ROM Version '1.14.405.3 (22273) WWE' ROM Date 12/09/08. Can this be safely upgraded?
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If you use Hard SPl or USPL yes!
how about me? i got 1.18.831.2 (23358) WWE
i was reading the tutorial but im all confused.
an0nymous89 said:
how about me? i got 1.18.831.2 (23358) WWE
i was reading the tutorial but im all confused.
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As long as you follow the correct procedure while using either USPL or HSPL you will be fine. Only difference between USPL & HSPL is that USPL is temporary and you are required to re-use it before evry flash to new rom or radio and HSPL is permanent so once its on you can continually flash new roms & radios without having to reuse it.
cRaCKwHoRe provided a nice and easy Dummys guide which can be found in my signature. Alternatively there is more information in the wiki
sweet thanks for the information. all these flashing stuff is so confusing. i will try to use HSPL.
Question: im reading the guide right now. I got 1.14.0000, so do i go straight to step 5? or do go to step 1? also do i need to download all these files?
an0nymous89 said:
sweet thanks for the information. all these flashing stuff is so confusing. i will try to use HSPL.
Question: im reading the guide right now. I got 1.14.0000, so do i go straight to step 5? or do go to step 1? also do i need to download all these files?
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Seeing as your following guide your query should really be in the guide thread and this one could be closed my MOD.
Your answer - If you have 1.14.0000 go to step (5) as guide states. Only download what is necessary.
If you plan to be a constant flasher I would ignore most of the guide as it states at start of it and just flash HSPL 1.56 before flashing new rom.
USPL is temporary and you would need to re-use it before every flash to new rom or radio. HSPL is permanent so use it once and never again!!

Bootloader problem

Guys, i've finally decided to flash my stock rom. It's orange one and info says is't SPL-1.14.0000
Now, but whenever i connect phone to computer it says "serial" on the bottom and i'm gettin warning usb device not recognized from computer.
Help pls..
Gixso said:
Guys, i've finally decided to flash my stock rom. It's orange one and info says is't SPL-1.14.0000
Now, but whenever i connect phone to computer it says "serial" on the bottom and i'm gettin warning usb device not recognized from computer.
Help pls..
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Hi, do you have installed the correct drivers??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524619
cheer dude, but i think i've sorted it. USB cable was connected through the hub, so pluged it in directly, voila! it worked lol..
Sorry for double post, bit noobish question.
so it shows my SP is 1.14.0000
what am is suppose to do next? use USPL or HSPL?
And what rom? first 1.56?
it's just way too confusing, well at least for me
Gixso said:
Sorry for double post, bit noobish question.
so it shows my SP is 1.14.0000
what am is suppose to do next? use USPL or HSPL?
And what rom? first 1.56?
it's just way too confusing, well at least for me
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You can use USPL or HSPL. USPL will change your stock SPL only for a moment, so you can't be worry about warranty.
HSPL will change SPL and replace it. You can also restore stock SPL and delete HSPL from device before you give back device to the service.
but can i use any desired rom straight away? if so, why do i need to know what my spl is?
Gixso said:
but can i use any desired rom straight away? if so, why do i need to know what my spl is?
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if you have stock ROM now and you want to change it to e. g. Miri 6.5 v25 ROM which is 1.56 based, you must first install official 1.56 ROM which replace youcy stock SPL to 1.56. Second you can flash it with USPL or HSPL to get e. g. Miri ROM.
rafalplus03 said:
if you have stock ROM now and you want to change it to e. g. Miri 6.5 v25 ROM which is 1.56 based, you must first install official 1.56 ROM which replace youcy stock SPL to 1.56. Second you can flash it with USPL or HSPL to get e. g. Miri ROM.
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Ah i understand, first of all i need new official rom, which is 1.56 and then i can use basically any desired rom. Does flashing 1.56 rom means i'm gonna loose warranty on my phone?
Gixso said:
Ah i understand, first of all i need new official rom, which is 1.56 and then i can use basically any desired rom. Does flashing 1.56 rom means i'm gonna loose warranty on my phone?
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you can get 1.56 ROM on official HTC Website- you You'll not lose the guarantee
but
Every unofficial ROM from XDA it's the loss of the guarantee, but you can restore stock ROM and go to service...
rafalplus03 said:
you can get 1.56 ROM on official HTC Website- you You'll not lose the guarantee
but
Every unofficial ROM from XDA it's the loss of the guarantee, but you can restore stock ROM and go to service...
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wonder if could help me more, just tried to install official update to 1.56 but it says it's not compatible with my device.
Gixso said:
wonder if could help me more, just tried to install official update to 1.56 but it says it's not compatible with my device.
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so you have to get deviceID from guy who can download it. Then you can install it using USPL/HSPL
Gixso said:
wonder if could help me more, just tried to install official update to 1.56 but it says it's not compatible with my device.
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dnload and install hspl 1.56 olinex from the tutorial thread..
no need to update to official rom... jus a waste of tim..
if u dont want hspl then dnload 1.54 stock from the same thread and flash it.
use uspl nex tim onwards to flash new roms.
updatin to officials is a waste of time..
that's exactly what i'm doing right now. Downloading 1.54 update and then will install it and put on dutty'r extreme i think it's called. Is that correct procedure?
Talking about 1.56, what i ment is that i've downloaded updated and it wouldn't install. So guess will have to do it through the bootloader. Am i correct?
Last think i want is to damage my "gem" lol..;-)
Gixso said:
that's exactly what i'm doing right now. Downloading 1.54 update and then will install it and put on dutty'r extreme i think it's called. Is that correct procedure?
Talking about 1.56, what i ment is that i've downloaded updated and it wouldn't install. So guess will have to do it through the bootloader. Am i correct?
Last think i want is to damage my "gem" lol..;-)
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well to dnload the update u need a serial number..
nd u always can flash from bootloader as it is the safest way.
the best advise i can give u is install hspl 1.56 olinex..
this is because in future if nethin goes wrong wid ur usb port u still can flash stock rom and spl.
if u use uspl it will not be possible...
and in any case fr warranty purposes also ull change spl from 1.54 to 1.14.
so why not 1.56.olinex to 1.14.
involves the same steps rite!!
cvchetan said:
well to dnload the update u need a serial number..
nd u always can flash from bootloader as it is the safest way.
the best advise i can give u is install hspl 1.56 olinex..
this is because in future if nethin goes wrong wid ur usb port u still can flash stock rom and spl.
if u use uspl it will not be possible...
and in any case fr warranty purposes also ull change spl from 1.54 to 1.14.
so why not 1.56.olinex to 1.14.
involves the same steps rite!!
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May i ask you for a link? i can't find the 1.56 hspl olinex
Gixso said:
May i ask you for a link? i can't find the 1.56 hspl olinex
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Try a little searching next time and abide by forum rules. HSPL 1.56 can be found here
Fallen Spartan said:
Try a little searching next time and abide by forum rules. HSPL 1.56 can be found here
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cheers for you help, will do next time harder. Noob here and all is so confusing. Hope i ain't bothering anyone..
Gixso said:
cheers for you help, will do next time harder. Noob here and all is so confusing. Hope i ain't bothering anyone..
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and hey dont be afraid to ask any questions..
it's better to ask the stupidest question rather than killin ur fone..
cvchetan said:
and hey dont be afraid to ask any questions..
it's better to ask the stupidest question rather than killin ur fone..
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yeah i know been reading whole day, guess i will have a go now, just bit scared to brick it
got usb updated, got WMDC updated, got framework , ..
Gixso said:
yeah i know been reading whole day, guess i will have a go now, just bit scared to brick it
got usb updated, got WMDC updated, got framework , ..
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You won't brick your phone. Thats why we are here, to prevent that happening. If your unsure of something, ask away. We can help you. All I ask is that you read and search first before posting.

[Q] Help with Chevron/unlocking mango?

Hello, new to 'hacking' the WP7 but i want to flash a custom dev unlocked ROM to my phone, but i want to make sure i dont use the wrong ROM, so i was hoping someone could point me in the right direction?
I have a HD7 (T Mobile unlocked, US model, i'm in the UK if that makes a difference, also using o2)
It's currently running the official mango by the disconnect internet trick in zune.
Thanks in advance!
JeffaCakes said:
Hello, new to 'hacking' the WP7 but i want to flash a custom dev unlocked ROM to my phone, but i want to make sure i dont use the wrong ROM, so i was hoping someone could point me in the right direction?
I have a HD7 (T Mobile unlocked, US model, i'm in the UK if that makes a difference, also using o2)
It's currently running the official mango by the disconnect internet trick in zune.
Thanks in advance!
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any Schubert ROM will flash successfully to your HD7 with RSPL or HSPL installed.
with that said...
is either RSPL or HSPL installed?
if not... you will need to get that. DFT's RSPL/HSPL.
and here is a little how-to if you have the wrong SPL. see steps 2 and 8.
after that,
any ROM in the HD7 WP7 Development thread should flash fine.
sh4d0w86.
sh4d0w86 said:
any Schubert ROM will flash successfully to your HD7 with RSPL or HSPL installed.
with that said...
is either RSPL or HSPL installed?
if not... you will need to get that. DFT's RSPL/HSPL.
and here is a little how-to if you have the wrong SPL. see steps 2 and 8.
after that,
any ROM in the HD7 WP7 Development thread should flash fine.
sh4d0w86.
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Thats great thanks! just a few questions for you..
RSPL or HSPL? (sorry new to this ^^")
So if i install a nodo ROM (considering i'm currently on Mango) will it just roll back with no problems?
do i need to do anything specific with these ROMS that have different radio software versions? or can i just ignore them?
I'm trusting if i use the backup tool i can restore my text messages etc again, i dont really feel loosing them. :/
JeffaCakes said:
Thats great thanks! just a few questions for you..
RSPL or HSPL? (sorry new to this ^^")
So if i install a nodo ROM (considering i'm currently on Mango) will it just roll back with no problems?
do i need to do anything specific with these ROMS that have different radio software versions? or can i just ignore them?
I'm trusting if i use the backup tool i can restore my text messages etc again, i dont really feel loosing them. :/
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RSPL is, basically, a temporary SPL, which returns to OSPL (stock SPL) after reset.
HSPL is 'permanent' until you flash another SPL or return to stock.
both allow you to flash a custom ROM.
if you flash a RUU_Signed.nbh from a NoDo ROM it will 'roll back' fine, but will erase all data currently on the device.
but if you just flash the SPL_Signed.nbh from a NoDo ROM, it will only flash the Radio and SPL. i recommend task00 to flash this.
unfortunately, through Zune, SMS doesn't get backed-up.
sh4d0w86.
sh4d0w86 said:
RSPL is, basically, a temporary SPL, which returns to OSPL (stock SPL) after reset.
HSPL is 'permanent' until you flash another SPL or return to stock.
both allow you to flash a custom ROM.
if you flash a RUU_Signed.nbh from a NoDo ROM it will 'roll back' fine, but will erase all data currently on the device.
but if you just flash the SPL_Signed.nbh from a NoDo ROM, it will only flash the Radio and SPL. i recommend task00 to flash this.
unfortunately, through Zune, SMS doesn't get backed-up.
sh4d0w86.
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I've managed to roll my phone back using the zune software, i didnt know that was a option, so now it's back to NODO but with the problem of my SPL is set to v4.5 and the link you sent me here takes the SPL to 4.05 if i'm reading it right.. but DFT RSPL only goes up to 3.4... so have i hit a dead end completely? :S
JeffaCakes said:
I've managed to roll my phone back using the zune software, i didnt know that was a option, so now it's back to NODO but with the problem of my SPL is set to v4.5 and the link you sent me here takes the SPL to 4.05 if i'm reading it right.. but DFT RSPL only goes up to 3.4... so have i hit a dead end completely? :S
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nope. not a dead end.
quickest fix.
01. visit HD7 Radio Wiki, link in my signature.
02. download a stock NoDo or Pre-NoDo Radio for your device.
03. extract the SPL_Signed.nbh from the 'stock' folder.
04. flash SPL_Signed.nbh with task 00.
05. SPL has now been rolled back.
from there...
06. flash RSPL.
07. flash HSPL, if desired.
08. flash newer Radio, if desired, using RUU_Unsigned.nbh from desired Radio.
09. flash Custom ROM of choice.
sh4d0w86.
sh4d0w86 said:
nope. not a dead end.
quickest fix.
01. visit HD7 Radio Wiki, link in my signature.
02. download a stock NoDo or Pre-NoDo Radio for your device.
03. extract the SPL_Signed.nbh from the 'stock' folder.
04. flash SPL_Signed.nbh with task 00.
05. SPL has now been rolled back.
from there...
06. flash RSPL.
07. flash HSPL, if desired.
08. flash newer Radio, if desired, using RUU_Unsigned.nbh from desired Radio.
09. flash Custom ROM of choice.
sh4d0w86.
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Sorry another question, I had found this program for making backups, now for some reason i cant post on that thread but it wont restore after i installed the new ROM, i dont suppose you have any idea why? it says restored in 6. something seconds then restarts the phone with no changes :S
Thank you again for all your help ^_^
JeffaCakes said:
Sorry another question, I had found this program for making backups, now for some reason i cant post on that thread but it wont restore after i installed the new ROM, i dont suppose you have any idea why? it says restored in 6. something seconds then restarts the phone with no changes :S
Thank you again for all your help ^_^
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i unfortunately don't know.
best bet, is to ask the question on that thread.
i haven't ever tried using it to back up my device.
actually, i haven't ever backed up my device before.
too busy constantly flashing and testing my intrinsicROM.
sh4d0w86.

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