yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] Wompatz:
If anyone has the problem, solution can be found HERE.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] boubaka:
Hello :o

(Original firmware BLN-L21C)

On my honor 6x i found two different Imei between dc-unlocker and Mui system.

The Imei on Mui system is same original box. (Imei 1 - Imei 2)

The Imei dc-unlocker is different (reading under boot-loader)

Is it normal or something is wrong ?

The phone was debranded to Oreo, later rebranded to original stock firmware. BLN-L21C.

My original unlock code was working under original firmware but not now.

Does problem is Imei ?

Anyone can help me please ?

thanks
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] oslo83:
Since you flashed an oeminfo from another device, you now have its imeis.

new BL code should be tied to that new imeis.

IMEIS shown in EMUI are cosmetic infos.

---------- Post added at 14:55 ---------- Previous post was at 14:53 ----------

If still on nougat, hcu-client could help you repair your imeis to original.

It can also set and read a new BL code for your 6x.
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] boubaka:
thanks for this answer.

I'm damned ! Hcu don't work under windows 10 :(

Is there any other solution please ?
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] oslo83:
It does work on win10. You re missing some Microsoft visual basic packages.

Nop, so far I think hcu-client (or one of its forks like hde-tool or sigkill) are the only tools available for repairing your imeis to original.

Another way would be to use a backup of your original oeminfo... (but I guessed you don t have it).
[Honor 6X Questions & Answers] boubaka:
I just have a backup Twrp Nougat but as my boot-loader is blocked i can't do anything....

Now i just have oeminfo BLN-L21C432 found on XDA....

Don't original personal phone.
[About XDA developers] mrhighoctane:
...type "xda" in Firefox, it brings you straight here. wow!
[About XDA developers] l3v5y:
That might just be because you've come here so many times before! :p
[About XDA developers] l3v5y:
Talking of addictions... I NEED COFFEEEEE!!! And a new ROM to flash... this one got boring after 30 mins...
[Amazfit] saulob:
I dont know if it's only me, but when I open the result map to see my workout path the map does not center on the path, it opens in the middle of the ocean

I have to "pinch out" a lot of times to zoom out and go manually to the right position

All my workouts have thi problem when opening to see the map, the gps get everything right, no problem there. Only when opening the map , it does not center on the right spot

When opening:

[IMG="Opened"]https://i.imgur.com/zKzeC7ul.png[/IMG]

After a lot of Zoom out

[IMG="Zoom out"]https://i.imgur.com/tEYQGSU.png[/IMG]

Is it only me? Or a app bug?

Thanks
[Amazfit] hercule18:
Clicking on the earth icon (bottom right) does not help?
[Amazfit] saulob:
Nothing. It only changes the map visualization when it's on the screen :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] pellajl:
The spec for the Tab S4 states the memory is "expandable up to 400GB via microSD card".

Has anyone tried to install a 512GB micro SD card?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] speedman:
Yes I have a lexar 512GB. Extfat and SDXD support to 2TB.

Enviado desde mi SM-T835 mediante Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] pellajl:
Thank you. Much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
Just a heads up, most OEM's only list the sd cards available at the time of launch. This is a proven fact that this size works but how can you say a 2 tb card will work if it hasn't been tested?

They will NEVER state that a higher card will work if it hasn't been tried as this is false advertising and can lead to being sued if later it turns out to be false.

Best advice, theoretical limit of SDXC is 2 Tb, if your phone/tablet can handle a 64gb sd card it should be able to handle anything up to that, beware of format though (FAT32, exFAT OR NTFS) as some devices are limited by software...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] drjoe1:
And this has been discussed before....

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s4/accessories/best-memory-card-t3937631

Per that thread, Ultramag also has a 512gb card

And I've used an external 1TB hard drive without problems; the system sees it as a USB storage drive. Only complication is that it is NTFS. How I wish NTFS played better with Android.

I've gone back and forth on which brand to go with for 512MB; most reviews suggests SanDisk Extreme has the best performance (higher read speeds + equal write speeds), but it is nearly twice the cost of Samsung, PNY, and others ($160ish vs $90ish). I wish I could get a 1 TB SanDisk, but way outside my price zone. I'm planning on going with PNY once my CC rewards Amazon card gets delivered.

Joe
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] drjoe1:
So I got my new card. I couldn't be happier. My write speed has gone from 15 MB/s to 50 MB/s. Read speed is 80MB/s.

My old card:

SanDisk 400GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - up to 100MB/s read speed and no write speed specified, Class 10, U1, Full HD, A1

My new card:

PNY U3 Pro Elite MicroSD Card - 512GB, Class 10, U3, V30, A2, up to 100MB/s read speed and up to 90MB/s write speed

I don't pretend to fully understand all the techno babble related to micro SD cards -- U-This, V-That, Class-Whatever, Up-To-Speed that isn't attainable in real life. But this is noticeably faster for transferring from internal memory to the external card.

Go for the highest speed ratings you can -- it is worth it.

Joe
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Questions & Answers] Flexximilian:
FYI, because I read $160 for a 512GB card, I just bought a SanDisk Extreme 400GB at Amazon.de (ASIN B07FCQRN9K, sold and shipped from Amazon) for EUR 74. It's back at EUR 99 right now, but I bet it will some down again before Christmas. Also the Samsung 512GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSDXC Evo Select (ASIN B07MKSGZM6) is at $65 right now. That's the same card as the Samsung Evo Plus, it's just a rebrand for Amazon. It has pretty lousy *random* write speeds, and thus no A1 or A2 rating, but is fine for sequential writes, so if you're worried about copying larger files from internal storage, it should be just as fast as a SanDisk Extreme doing that.

And I just see that amazon.com has the 400 GB extreme for $78 right now, so if you don't strictly need the extra 112 GB, you can save the extra 50-60 bucks. So these days, if you aren't setting your mind on a specific model you can get good value for the money.
[Other SmartWatches] pialletti:
good morning. I kindly ask if there is a way to uninstall the system apps from the ticwatch pro. anyone knows? thanks
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] sumitsindhu:
Volte is not supported except for Jio.Working for anyone?
[General Questions and Answers] rger:
Hi

I need loaders for LG G5 H850 (.mbn, .elf). Please help
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waseem55:
guys i have lg g4 mobile mobile have firmware problum now

my mistake i am installing wrong firmware in mobile

big problum i think mobile refurbished main board printed show H815

but fastboot mode and comport show ls991

before i am try all kdz like 815p 815tr works fine

now mobile have basband problum ime null also

mobile accpted only h811 dead boot recovery i am try flash one of h811 back up bin file mobile on but hang and camera not works baseband unown

ls991 and h815 dead boot recovery not working no lg logo show

now mobile not accpted ls991 h811 h815 any firmware i am try kdz and tot files also but not succfull plzz help me guyss

sorry for bad english
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/

Introduction

LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 10 (Q), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.

Bugs

What's working:

Boot

Audio Playback

RIL (LTE/CALL/SMS)

DT2W (Double tap to wake), for now you have to use Kernel Adiutor or other kernel tweak apps to enable it.

Camera / Camcorder

FM Radio (Not-tested)

WiFi

Hotspot (2.4Ghz / 5Ghz)

Bluetooth

GNSS GPS

NFC

USB (ADB/MTP/PTP)

IR Blaster

Sensors

Proximity / Light Sensor

Touch

SELinux is Enforcing

Hardware Encryption

What's not working:

You tell me.

Installation instructions

Download the zip(s).

Install a compatible Recovery

Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM (Optional)

Wipe data & cache partitions of your device (required when coming from stock!).

Flash ROM.

Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.

Supported models:

m7: m7ul, m7spr, m7vzw

Downloads

Recovery : Official TWRP

Gapps : Open Gapps Arm 10.0

Rom : Download

Sources

HTC MSM8960 Android Dev

Donate

DONATE To Me

Big Thanks

LineageOS Team.

@Flyhalf205

@icxj1

@R1ghtC

@gimmeitorilltell

All M7/MSM8960 contributors.

XDA:DevDB Information

LineageOS 17 for One M7, ROM for the HTC One (m7)

Contributors

tarkzim

Source Code: https://github.com/LineageOS

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

ROM Firmware Required: Stock 5.X

Based On: LineageOS

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2019-09-19

Last Updated 2020-08-09
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
Changelogs

2020/09/14

Updated with September security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

2020/08/09

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r41 with August security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

2020/07/13

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r40 with July security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

2020/06/18

Upstream updates and fixes.

Removed LiveDisplay 2.0 HAL for now since the kernel drivers are buggy.

SELinux is now Enforcing again.

2020/06/07

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r37 with June security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

Added LiveDisplay 2.0.

Kernel memory management updates, Switched to MEMCG instead of Android LowMemoryKiller.

Added DT2W (Double tap to wake), for now you have to use Kernel Adiutor or other kernel tweak apps to enable it.

Fixed reboot timeout problems, now reboot to recovery/bootloader are both working.

2020/05/11

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r35 with May security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

2020/04/12

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r33 with April security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

2020/03/08

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r31 with March security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

Kernel updates.

Switched back to SELinux Permissive.

2020/02/13

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r27 with February security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

Fixed GPS crashes on previous build.

2020/01/12

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r23 with January security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

Bring back battery icon customizations.(By LOS team)

Enabled USB Fast Charge by default.

Added QC Time Service.

Fixed Bluetooth Audio routing.

Tweaked WiFi drivers, connections to 5G AP still unstable, but 2.4GHz is solid, i guess it's a hardware problem.

2020/01/04

Updated to LineageOS 17.1.

Updated to Android 10.0.0_r18 with December security patches.

Upstream updates and fixes.

SELinux is now Enforcing!

Fixed Proximity/Light Sensor.

Fixed Video playback artifacts issue.

Added KeyDisabler for disabling physical touchscreen buttons.

Fixed DRM HAL, rollback to Clearkey/Widevine 1.0 implementations.

Updated Kernel LowMemoryKiller drivers to 3.18 for better performances.

Updated Kernel SDFAT drivers.

2019/12/08

Upstream updates and fixes.

Fixed Camera/Camcorder.

Fixed Flashlight Torch.

Fixed FMRadio. (Not-tested)

Kernel PowerManager / Wakelocks updates.

Tweaked UI performances a little bit.

Fixed an issue which causes random reboots while using Wi-Fi.

2019/10/05

Upstream updates and fixes.

Fixed error messages after boot on previous builds.

Fixed Audio.

Fixed NFC.

Fixed WiFi.

Added back support for all variant.

Fixed media codec issues for video playback.

2019/09/19

Initial release of LineageOS 17.0 for M7.

Flashing might give you an error but it's fine, just ignore for now.

The System is unstable for alpha builds, and constantly crashing by NFC and Camera daemon, which is draining your battery, don't consider it as a daily driver.
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
Screenshots

here!
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
Reserved

Mine
[One (M7) Android Development] Andrea224:
Completely unexpected! I'm gonna try it asap, thanks
[One (M7) Android Development] daywalk3r666:
nice to see android 10 on our device.
[One (M7) Android Development] mva113:
Cool!!! We hope that you will succeed. A very pleasant surprise!
[One (M7) Android Development] ppawan:
amazing job done by Dev [MENTION=6407372]tarkzim[/MENTION] :) go go go !!!

Just let me know if you want me to test your builds i'll be more than happy to support.
[One (M7) Android Development] grishaiozhig:
Wooow. That's unexpected!! Praying for camera and NFC fix but gonna try it out right now
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
new build released

Upstream updates and fixes.

Fixed error messages after boot on previous builds.

Fixed Audio.

Fixed NFC.

Fixed WiFi.

Added back support for all variant.

Fixed media codec issues for video playback.
[One (M7) Android Development] mnsane:
Just one problem for me now.

Gestures navigations are superbbbbb! UI is snappy fluid than any ROM ever for HTC m7.

When I try to root by magisk it goes bootloop the ROM doesn't even boot.

And I can't find an SU file.

help me to root it. I want to re install it.

Thank you so much for giving such amazing experience for a phone that old.
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
Use Magisk 19.5+
[One (M7) Android Development] Zentom:
Thank you for building a Q ROM for a device so old! Though I was wondering what your main focus would be, your Android Pie ROM or Android 10 one? Or are you going to build them side by side?
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
Actually i will just focus on Q from now, since Pie is stable enough for me. (at least)
[One (M7) Android Development] grishaiozhig:
Thank You for your support of this ancient but still incredible device! Hope it will live forever
[One (M7) Android Development] chibuzorotu:
How do I get 19.5?
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
There is a subforum for Magisk.
[One (M7) Android Development] chibuzorotu:
Not the official one

Cos is only up to 19.4 in the official one
[One (M7) Android Development] tarkzim:
That's official Canary version which is still the testing version for 10.0...
[One (M7) Android Development] Wys_Carzy:
Not recognizing China Telecom SIM，device：M7VZW
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] Buumis:
Hey

So I had problems with my camera not focusing when trying to take pictures from very close distances (small figures within 10-15 cms), it was all blurry - I tried different options and decided that software changes didn't help the problem so I ordered a new camera module and changed the part. I read that dropping the phone might lead to the lenses getting somehow disoriented and there's only solution to change the module..

Now after replacing the old module the camera app can use the front camera but when I swap to the primary back camera an error occurs and it claims it can't connect to the camera and the camera closes. Is this new module that should be for A2/X6 somehow still somehow incompatible or do you guys have any idea what might the problem?

I've tried to clear the data from the camera, I've reset the factory settings - no help.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] Aziziamran:
Well IMHO, this kind of thing is better leave it to the authorized people @ expert.. I mean you sent it to service center or phone shop and let they do the replacement.. Me itself have experience of dropping my A2 from second floor and screen is badly shattered.. Although I know how to replace it but I won't do that.. I ordered the replacement parts and then sent it to the shop and let them do it.. I just pay for labor cost..
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dhk.-:
PixelExperience for Redmi K20/Mi 9T [davinci]

What is this?

Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 9.0

Whats working?

Wifi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

FMRadio

NFC

Fingerprint reader

Lights

Sound / vibration

Facelock

Known issues

You tell me/SIZE]

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

Download Pie version from Google Drive

Download Pie Plus version from Google Drive

Translation

Help with project translation

Stay tuned

Our Telegram channel

Our blog

​

Android OS version: 9.0.0_r46

Security patch level: September 2019

Build author/Device Maintainer: DhK.-

Device Source code:

-Device tree:

https://github.com/DhKDc/android_device_xiaomi_davinci/tree/piepe

https://github.com/davinci-dev/android_device_xiaomi_sm6150-common

-Kernel:

https://github.com/davinci-dev/android_kernel_xiaomi_davinci

-Vendor:

https://github.com/davinci-dev/vendor_xiaomi

Source code: [url]https://github.com/PixelExperience[/url]

ROM Developer: jhenrique09

​
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dhk.-:
Changelog:

Pie version:

20190923

-updated to lastest davinci-dev fixes

Pie Plus version:

20190923

-updated to latest davinci-dev fixes

20190920:

-Initial Pie Plus release.

-NFC fixed

-all the fixes from davinci-dev team (Including HDR video)
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] pranjalm:
Excellent work ?

Will you support builds in future?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Barbiox Dogg:
Does the front camera works in this ROM?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] sergaypoke:
Is this better than the previous where ? Ty for the work
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Schnedi:
Thanks for the work :)

Boots perfectly, I found an issue

• OTG doesn't work

And a small feature I can't live without

• Color calibration

BTW, will you build plus version?

----------

----------

The other version is just a port, this one is specific for the 9T / K20.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] epicblue8:
Just say that the pop up camera has been fixed and the battery life has come close to what the stock offers . :)
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] sergaypoke:
Fck yeah let's go , do I need to flash miui before or just full wipe or partial wipe and flash ?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dhk.-:
I hope to become the maintainer for the ROM. Let's wait for 2 weeks.

Yes, it does.

Thx for the report about OTG, gonna check.

Sadly, PE does not include any features other than the Pixel ones, so I can't add Color calibration to this ROM if I hope to make this official.

I'm building plus version right now.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Schnedi:
If you are using another AOSP rom, wipe system, data, dalvik and caché and flash PE. It worked for me.

I understand. Great news

Thanks again!
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Benfatica:
What about if you are coming from miui?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Schnedi:
I will write the steps I do, maybe some of them are not needed, but never had a bootloop/brick, so, I always follow them

• Backup (OTG)

• Format data

• Factory reset

• Reboot TWRP

• Flash the rom

• Reboot TWRP

• [Optional] Flash GApps (not needed in this rom), flash Magisk and flash dm verity/forceencrypt disabler (I use my device decrypted)

• Reboot
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] sergaypoke:
Well so if my twrp ask for code mine it's encrypt right ? Do I need permissive 4 ?

What kernel should I use venom it's ok ?or 4.14 hairuka ?

Sorry for so many questions I don't want to make a mess
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Schnedi:
Yes, it's encrypted. No, permissiver is to change your selinux state.

If you want to disable encryption, you need this: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389/

I always use the one that comes with the rom. Can't recomend any of them, sorry.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Finn3gan:
OTG works for me coming from xiaomi.eu 10.3.15 base but only when i boot into the system through TWRP.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] sergaypoke:
Ok , will try it latter when I got home , awesome work
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] isman77:
Hi bro.

I have not tested yet but I thank you already,
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Benfatica:
Sorry for my stupid questions. But what twrp version are you using please?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Schnedi:
Greek version: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yuhi6pl5qtjr1nu/twrp_davinci_3.3.1_12-08-19_blue_Ss_new.img/file
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] epicblue8:
Formatted data while coming from miui?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] rickbos:
Great ROM overall I appreciate the hard work put in. I've encountered nearly no problems except for apps that were not designed for the aspect ratio (19.5:9) of the Mi 9T, specifically Netflix. In MIUI, an option appears to go full screen in the black portion below the UI for apps that are not designed for the screen size. No such option appears for this ROM, the black bar just remains which makes watching videos quite an eyesore. Is anyone else encountering this and is there a possible fix for this?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] spadesoface:
solved. thanks.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] lucifer:
Then your phone global version why did you want to flash indian version.?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] spadesoface:
have you find any solution?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] spedyy:
Is your battery consumption overnight so high?

Overnight 20-30 percent loss in flight mode.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] fowlie:
This has fixed my problem thank you
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] CATSUPERBERG:
Mine is the same
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] nicflack:
what different between official and unofficial?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] baki yuku:
fyi for everyone having issues with the FP set the screens color profile to SRGB and it will work 100% of the time. The problem seems to be that the rom does not adjust the FP sensor for the super vivid profile that is set by default and the unnatural white in that color profile leads to the FP not registering.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] bledstvort:
But colors become too pale
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] marinac02101:
the colors look washed out. but it works great
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Danimatos:
FP is worse than MiUI stock.

---------- Post added at 04:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 PM ----------

I have a similar issue.

My FP unlocking is fast as on stock, but takes a lot of tries to work.

---------- Post added at 04:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 PM ----------

Gcam is bugged with this ROM.

It tries to open front camera even if it's already open..