Root? - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Questions & Answers

Has anyone rooted a Xperia XA1 Ultra yet? Came here to see if there was any activity and surprised to see little to no activity for this phone on XDA. Considering on picking an XA1 up to replace my Nexus 6.

quailallstar said:
Has anyone rooted a Xperia XA1 Ultra yet? Came here to see if there was any activity and surprised to see little to no activity for this phone on XDA. Considering on picking an XA1 up to replace my Nexus 6.
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After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:

janjan said:
After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
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can you please post root instructions you used

rxmann said:
can you please post root instructions you used
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See my thread later today or tonight.. Gonna upload the kernel source first and ready to go for every one.

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19.1.1.C.0.56 Update 2 FTF

Hi all
Here is the New update received on 9th OCT 2014's FTF
What's New
A massive battery life
great performance
new charging icon when phone is off
low memory issue after long hours is gone
music shuttering some time and stopping is gone
buttery smoothly animations no lags
switching apps is bit batter
and much more
Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ow0tu_i4RzalpXUm43aXR6UWc/view?usp=sharing​
chauhanjayc said:
Hi all
Here is the New update received on 9th OCT 2014's FTF
What's New
Massive Battery Improvement
Performance Tweak
Download Link: Uploading Now !!!​
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Still couldnt find the link!!!uploading still
kiran kumar k said:
Still couldnt find the link!!!uploading still
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my apologetics
my ISP is facing fiber cut issue
will be up soon
really sorry
chauhanjayc said:
my apologetics
my ISP is facing fiber cut issue
will be up soon
really sorry
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Hmm k bro
kiran kumar k said:
Hmm k bro
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@kiran kumar k
uploaded
I have a "virgin" phone, can I safely download this and flash using Flashtool?
I mean I have no unlocked bootloader or Xposed module thing... just stock firm.
p.s. Mine is the single sim, not dual sim.
chauhanjayc said:
Hi all
Here is the New update received on 9th OCT 2014's FTF
What's New
Massive Battery Improvement
Performance Tweak
Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ow0tu_i4RzalpXUm43aXR6UWc/view?usp=sharing​
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has the number md5 of file?
Andrey Piekas said:
has the number md5 of file?
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didn't get you what are you saying
i have prepared FTF from sony companion and flash tool
chauhanjayc said:
didn't get you what are you saying
i have prepared FTF from sony companion and flash tool
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Okay. Thanks anyway.
xdmatt said:
I have a "virgin" phone, can I safely download this and flash using Flashtool?
I mean I have no unlocked bootloader or Xposed module thing... just stock firm.
p.s. Mine is the single sim, not dual sim.
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No sorry
This for dual sim only
chauhanjayc said:
No sorry
This for dual sim only
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can you make a copy of the system/vendor folder for me
i need it for CM11
Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
can you make a copy of the system/vendor folder for me
i need it for CM11
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With pleasure
Will be uploaded very soon
Hi Chauhanjayc, can you kindly share the Build Number of the update 2? Thanks.
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jychow74 said:
Hi Chauhanjayc, can you kindly share the Build Number of the update 2? Thanks.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Its the same as before
19.1.1.C.0.56
@Ashwin Prabhunerurkar
http://d-h.st/Hq8
is this the new update released in mid october or the one before...
shubhamanand141 said:
is this the new update released in mid october or the one before...
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its the latest one
my T2 ultra dual has same lightning charging icon, when phone is OFF, after update, the 2nd system update..
rrd84 said:
my T2 ultra dual has same lightning charging icon, when phone is OFF, after update, the 2nd system update..
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MEANS
chauhanjayc said:
Hi all
Here is the New update received on 9th OCT 2014's FTF
What's New
A massive battery life
great performance
new charging icon when phone is off
low memory issue after long hours is gone
music shuttering some time and stopping is gone
buttery smoothly animations no lags
switching apps is bit batter
and much more
Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ow0tu_i4RzalpXUm43aXR6UWc/view?usp=sharing​
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I am point this line >~~> "new charging icon when phone is off"
It is same for me..
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& also is there some simple, OneClick root method..
i read your thread about rooting T2 ultra dual..
but it is complicated & time consuming process

[REQUEST] Theme with Android L navigation

Hello Devs & frends....Here i request to all that plz provide me theme with Android L style navigation button for Non-root Xperia phone....I tried maximum theme but all worthless..... plz help me
Maybe that theme??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796130
adamdvd said:
Maybe that....
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Already tried.....only wallpaper is showing..... not others element
imElectronica said:
Hello Devs & frends....Here i request to all that plz provide me theme with Android L style navigation button for Non-root Xperia phone....I tried maximum theme but all worthless..... plz help me
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what device
and rom?
Ambor said:
what device
and rom?
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Device: Xperia E3 dual
Rom: Stock, Non-root
imElectronica said:
Device: Xperia E3 dual
Rom: Stock, Non-root
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I wondered bro
root is probably required.
It's nothing bad I root my weekly Z2. Guarantee is not lost, at least in Poland it is. I sent the phone which was the root for Sony Poland (service).
Ambor said:
I wondered bro
root is probably required.
It's nothing bad I root my weekly Z2. Guarantee is not lost, at least in Poland it is.
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To do root is not my query Sir, query is the Tool required to root like Pc etc, If it getting root via stock recovery like Samsung then it'll be okay.....Any other solution Sire.
imElectronica said:
To do root is not my query Sir, query is the Tool required to root like Pc etc, If it getting root via stock recovery like Samsung then it'll be okay.....Any other solution Sire.
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It really depends on the device and the firmware installed in it
I dont know if flashtool works, but i think it should, try checking in general forums of your handset for rooting guides
hasn4179 said:
It really depends on the device and the firmware installed in it
I dont know if flashtool works, but i think it should, try checking
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Still There is rooting method available for xperia E3
imElectronica said:
Still There is rooting method available for xperia E3
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I think you should give 2-3 months, this phone is just released, it will take time for devs to find a hole to root the phone

Can't Update my Z1 Compact

Hey guys, I have a rooted Z1 Compact running stock Xperia ROM on 4.4.2 (Build number 14.3.A.0.757). I never seems to show the update for 4.4.4 though. Does anyone know how I can manually update it to the stock Xperia 4.4.4 (not stock Android)? Thanks a lot!
marcolorenzo said:
Hey guys, I have a rooted Z1 Compact running stock Xperia ROM on 4.4.2 (Build number 14.3.A.0.757). I never seems to show the update for 4.4.4 though. Does anyone know how I can manually update it to the stock Xperia 4.4.4 (not stock Android)? Thanks a lot!
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Read this thread. All the instructions and required download links are in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
simonwil said:
Read this thread. All the instructions and required download links are in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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Cheers mate, much appreciated!
Wait for 2 or 3 days! You will get lollipop
vyaskd said:
Wait for 2 or 3 days! You will get lollipop
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Is it coming so soon?
Roxygamer said:
Is it coming so soon?
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It's supposed to come after 14th
vyaskd said:
Wait for 2 or 3 days! You will get lollipop
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Yeah I've been thinking about that as well. But if I flash 4.4.4 using the guide mentioned above, will it not automatically update to Lollipop when it's available?

Bootloader

Does anybody know if this phone bootloader is unlockable?
Thanks!
aftnoon2 said:
Do anybody knows if this phone bootloader is unlockable?
Thanks!
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Yes it is..
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
janjan said:
Yes it is..
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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Thank you very much!
It becomes more interesting to me, I am looking for something to improve my Samsung Note 3 without ruining my pockets, and this Sony is one of the best candidates
EDIT: Well, what I see on Sony web is the XA1 and XA Ultra, not the XA1 Ultra.
But, maybe XA1 and XA1 Ultra have same bootloader?
aftnoon2 said:
Thank you very much!
It becomes more interesting to me, I am looking for something to improve my Samsung Note 3 without ruining my pockets, and this Sony is one of the best candidates
EDIT: Well, what I see on Sony web is the XA1 and XA Ultra, not the XA1 Ultra.
But, maybe XA1 and XA1 Ultra have same bootloader?
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It should work even you take XA1. That is why they need IMEI number to sort out. I just download the kernel source and need some info to build custom recovery. I successfully build kernel.
janjan said:
It should work even you take XA1. That is why they need IMEI number to sort out. I just download the kernel source and need some info to build custom recovery. I successfully build kernel.
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Sorry, but I don't understand you very well.
Do you mean : 1. We can take XA1 method for XA1 Ultra?
2. Do you have a XA1 or XA1 Ultra, and you have downloaded the kernel sources, so you can build a custom recovery?
This would be a great news for me... even if I don't get the phone yet.
aftnoon2 said:
Sorry, but I don't understand you very well.
Do you mean : 1. We can take XA1 method for XA1 Ultra?
2. Do you have a XA1 or XA1 Ultra, and you have downloaded the kerne sources, so you can build a custom recovery?
This would be a great news for me... even if I don't get the phone yet.
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I mean you can choose xa1 from the list and continue the process/ steps to unlock the bootloader. I ordered XA1 ultra and waiting for shipping. Regarding to kernel yes.. I downloaded the kernel source and build a kernel .. I am going to build TWRP recovery. But to do that I need some information etc to start working with custom recovery.
After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
janjan said:
After 4 days working. I am now enjoying my XA1 ultra. Rooted+my own kernel build from source and even with working custom recovery twrp. :good:
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would that work with just the XA1?
diosdetiempo said:
would that work with just the XA1?
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Probably yes. I need to fix a small issue first. I am going to open a thread with a quide and ROM.
janjan said:
Probably yes. I need to fix a small issue first. I am going to open a thread with a quide and ROM.
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cant wait
Would unlocking the bootloader have any impact on the phone such as high image noise/poor image quality?
If not, what are the negatives of unlocking the bootloader?
Previously on my old Xperia Z2, unlocking the bootloader removes image enhancements and introduces noise in the camera...
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
quailallstar said:
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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Yes, use XA1, no issue. We all did the same. Root and recovery is working without any problem.
quailallstar said:
I don't find the XA1 Ultra under the bootloader unlock list either. What model do I choose from the list - the XA1?
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
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kanej2006 said:
Yes, use XA1, no issue. We all did the same. Root and recovery is working without any problem.
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Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
quailallstar said:
Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
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Use flashtool to get the future updates.
quailallstar said:
Thanks for that info. How would system updates work once I have rooted the phone? Is there a step by step?
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The only way to update is by using flashtool to manually update. However, you will need to root once again after updating using the same method as before.
Also, to update via flash tool, you will need to get hold of the FTF file to update.
whats the update?
Beanzy420 said:
whats the update?
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What do you mean? There is no update at this time. Flash by going to the beginning of the thread and follow the instructions.
Sent from my Xperia XA1 Ultra using XDA Labs
no this is bs I cannot use xa1 instructions to unlock my xa1 ultra its not the same I got error while unlocking the bootloader
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s
plusmce said:
no this is bs I cannot use xa1 instructions to unlock my xa1 ultra its not the same I got error while unlocking the bootloader
FAILED <remote: Command not allowerd>
finished . total time: -0.000s
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Same here. Is yours by any chance also a Canadian unit? Perhaps they're being inexplicably locked here. (Mine is from Wind/Freedom, and the service menu lists the bootloader as not allowed to be unlocked)

Xperia T3 Android 7.0

I was searching for Xperia T3 custom ROMs and I didn't find any ROMs for it except for the stock ROM and the other ROM that I found, the guy said it wasn't tested if it was buggy. Also I never found a 7.0 ROM for it but I also found duplicate vids which were fake, because people said it in the comments. Guys will you develop a ROM for it or can I find the stable 6.0 ROM?
Written on the Xperia T3
I could help you getting LineageOS 14.1running. I did It with some help for Xperia E3 (now we are trying to fix camera)
You would need a new device tree repo, old vendor files adapted for Nougat, new kernel on 3.4.X...
Since I don't own this device I can't test so the work is more difficult but I can help you ?
rmnhg said:
I could help you getting LineageOS 14.1running. I did It with some help for Xperia E3 (now we are trying to fix camera)
You would need a new device tree repo, old vendor files adapted for Nougat, new kernel on 3.4.X...
Since I don't own this device I can't test so the work is more difficult but I can help you
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I think those phones are cheap. Mines unlocked.
SonyXperiaUser14 said:
I think those phones are cheap. Mines unlocked.
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? What do you mean?
rmnhg said:
? What do you mean?
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I don't know. I can wait until someone makes a rom for it
Yes, even i searched for custom roms but cudnt find any.. Requesting for a custom rom...
Thnx!!!
ramitjames said:
Yes, even i searched for custom roms but cudnt find any.. Requesting for a custom rom...
Thnx!!!
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I've started to port kernel on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_kernel_sony_msm8226
And device on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_device_sony_seagull
When I finish kernel, I will be able to build the ROM
rmnhg said:
I've started to port kernel on https://GitHub.com/Sony-Yukon/android_sony_msm8226
And device on https://github.com/Sony-Yukon/android_device_sony_seagull
When I finish kernel, I will be able to build the ROM
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Awesome!! Thank you...
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
rmnhg said:
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
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Hi. I have a Sony Xperia T3, too. But my version is D5102, not D5103, and almost no one could create the rom for my D5102. Could you help me? Please!
Thanks, Dat.
btdat2506 said:
Hi. I have a Sony Xperia T3, too. But my version is D5102, not D5103, and almost no one could create the rom for my D5102. Could you help me? Please!
Thanks, Dat.
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Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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My D5102 doesn't have recovery partition so the recovery is placed in the /root. And it doesn't have bootloader update to run newer android version. Do you think is it possible to make my device (D5102) to run a newer androidm?
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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Here
rmnhg said:
Yes, my plan is to make the ROM compatible with all variants. But I need CPU-Z screenshots from stock ROM to know which sensors are working on this device.
I guess I could send you a TWRP recovery to test if kernel works.
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Is there anything else you need?
btdat2506 said:
Here
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Ok, that's the info I wanted.
Thank you.
btdat2506 said:
My D5102 doesn't have recovery partition so the recovery is placed in the /root. And it doesn't have bootloader update to run newer android version. Do you think is it possible to make my device (D5102) to run a newer androidm?
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Thanks for this info too. I have Xperia E3 with two bootloader versions: stock and new one.
We are using stock to run LineageOS 14.1 and it doesn't have recovery support, but it has a partition named FOTAKernel which works as recovery partition. We can use it to store recovery and modify boot.img to launch it after pressing a volume key. We can also store recovery ramdisk on boot.img so we have solutions for this. Don't worry.
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btdat2506 said:
Is there anything else you need?
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Right now no, but maybe later I need more.
Thanks for helping
rmnhg said:
Ok, that's the info I wanted.
Thank you.
Thanks for this info too. I have Xperia E3 with two bootloader versions: stock and new one.
We are using stock to run LineageOS 14.1 and it doesn't have recovery support, but it has a partition named FOTAKernel which works as recovery partition. We can use it to store recovery and modify boot.img to launch it after pressing a volume key. We can also store recovery ramdisk on boot.img so we have solutions for this. Don't worry.
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Right now no, but maybe later I need more.
Thanks for helping
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Also, i heard from my friend that because my device doesn't receive the bootloader update from sony but the d5103 does. Does this affect to the ability to run newer os?
btdat2506 said:
Also, i heard from my friend that because my device doesn't receive the bootloader update from sony but the d5103 does. Does this affect to the ability to run newer os?
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I used to think that before but if you configure kernel ok it will boot on stock bootloader.
What I'm doing is to take device tree from all variants from stock kernel to create the new kernel. It should make it work with stock bootloader.
rmnhg said:
Hello guys,
I need a little help with this. As I don't own this device, I need information about its sensors. Could any of you install CPU-Z and take screenshots of all the tabs?
Thank you
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Mine is d5102 as well.
Here are the screenshots.
Thanx.
rmnhg said:
I used to think that before but if you configure kernel ok it will boot on stock bootloader.
What I'm doing is to take device tree from all variants from stock kernel to create the new kernel. It should make it work with stock bootloader.
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How's it going? Is it ok?
btdat2506 said:
How's it going? Is it ok?
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I've not ported some drivers yet, this weekend I'll try to finish kernel.
EDIT: I will wait to start Christmas to continue the work because I'm a bit busy these days, I'm sorry.

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