Utf-8 code cant import deck

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when i try to import a deck i get this error : ‘utf-8’ codec can’t decode byte 0xb5 in position 1: invalid start byte
i have tried changing the file to utf-8 but then i get an error saying its not a valid file.

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  • Is this an APKG file? [I don’t know what you’re doing to change it to utf-8, but definitely don’t try to change the file.]
  • Is this a publicly shared file, or a file you got from someone you know?
  • What version of Anki are you using (Help > About > Copy debug info)?
  • Do you have Tools > Preferences > Editing > “Legacy import/export handling” enabled?
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Hello,
its an akpg file
i got it from someone i knew via whatsapp
Version ⁨2.1.49 (dc80804a)⁩
Python 3.8.6 Qt 5.14.2 PyQt 5.14.2
I cant find the editing section under preferences..Ive just got the tabs basic, scheduling, networks and backups.
I’ve imported files before and have had no problem before though.

Thanks !

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This version is almost four years old. Are you able to try with a newer version of Anki?

You will probably need at least version 2.1.54 in order to read .apkg files produced by recent versions of Anki.

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