yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Shoggy:
Finally someone who confirms this bug :good:

Now we have to hope that Asus will fix that. I reported the problem through the feedback option inside the app and after I got a reply by e-mail I provided a more detailed description about the problem. Last thing that I heard was:

That was almost one month ago and I think we already got three new updates in the meantime and the problem is still there... I can only recommend that everyone who feels disturbed by this bug should also report it to Asus(zenui@asus.com). Feel free to bring in my problem report as reference:

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/in/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=56144

You can also vote for the feedback that I left in the app:

http://zenuisupport.asus.com/forums...10689597-bug-in-audio-assistant-for-zenpad-s8

I think my next step will be a video on YouTube trying to reach out to other users of this pad. As soon as they are aware of this problem they will also hate it and hopefully bother ASUS too :D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] aoleg:
I confirm the bug on my Z580CA.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] coolbeans2016:
ASUS is literally a GD joke.......

For all their hardware/design, price... if they had started with unlocked bootloaders all their tablets ever since the Memo Pad 8's (which is what I am on) would probably be the most common tablets used in the world!!!

Jacky is who I get everytime I uselessly tried contacting support. Once you reply with all the diversion comments they can make included in your request, they will just not answer!

sad
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
It is a shame, this hardware is fantastic IMO. And Asus complements it with ZERO promotion/push, paired with some of the worst customer service in the industry. I don't know why they even released this.

That said, yes being on 5.0 at this point is just pathetic, this tablet is running great for me.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
+1

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Here is build.prop from the Z580C. I got rid of the Active Stylus (since the C doesn't support it) and something about Intel's email.

Anybody see any easy tweaks here? Heaps or cache? I would like to enable zRAM if Lollipop supports it. (Update: It might be that zRAM is already implimented, as I see zram directories in /mnt.)

#
# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
#
ro.build.app.version=044030490_201504091141
ro.asus.ui=1.0
ro.dalvik.vm.isa.arm=x86
ro.enable.native.bridge.exec=1
ro.spid.gps.tty=ttyMFD1
ro.spid.gps.FrqPlan=FRQ_PLAN_26MHZ_2PPM_26MHZ_100PPB
ro.spid.gps.RfType=GL_RF_47521_BRCM
keyguard.no_require_sim=true
ro.com.android.dataroaming=false
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.carrier=unknown
drm.service.enabled=true
ro.com.widevine.cachesize=16777216
ro.blankphone_id=1
ro.camera.sound.forced=0
ro.config.ringtone=Festival.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=NewMessage.ogg
ro.config.newmail_sound=NewMail.ogg
ro.config.sentmail_sound=SentMail.ogg
ro.config.calendaralert_sound=CalendarEvent.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=BusyBugs.ogg
ro.additionalbutton.operation=0
#ro.build.asus.hasActiveStylus=true
ro.build.asus.hasActiveStylus=false
ro.build.asus.version.pensdk=2
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
ro.com.google.gmsversion=5.0_r2
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-asus-rev
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-asus-rev
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-asus-rev
ro.com.google.clientidbase.gmm=android-asus-rev
ro.com.google.clientidbase.yt=android-asus-rev
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=8m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=96m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m
dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.75
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=4m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=8m
ro.hwui.texture_cache_size=72
ro.hwui.layer_cache_size=48
ro.hwui.r_buffer_cache_size=8
ro.hwui.gradient_cache_size=1
ro.hwui.path_cache_size=32
ro.hwui.drop_shadow_cache_size=6
ro.hwui.texture_cache_flushrate=0.4
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_width=1024
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_height=1024
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_width=2048
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_height=1024
persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib.2=libart.so
ro.ril.status.polling.enable=0
bt.hfp.WideBandSpeechEnabled=true
dalvik.vm.isa.x86.features=sse4_2,aes_in,popcnt,movbe
net.bt.name=Android
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt
persist.telproviders.debug=0
persist.asus.cb.debug=0
persist.asus.message.gcf.mode=0
persist.asus.message.debug=0
persist.asussensor.flick_type=3
ro.config.hwrlib=T9_x86
ro.config.xt9ime.max_subtype=7
ro.ime.lowmemory=false
#ro.intel.corp.email=1
ro.intel.corp.email=0
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I was hoping there would be a custom rom out for this device by the end of the year. :( I guess that was pretty naive on my part.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
Unfortunately :rolleyes: I thought someone was going on about a Cyanogenmod port - like a month and a half ago. I haven't seen any replies from them, nor anything new on their git hub page.

Gosh I just wish I knew more, cuz I feel like doing a ZenPhone2 custom rom port, or something, shouldn't be too hard.

Does anybody here have the skillset to look into this?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
I notice a few refereces to dalvik heap in the code. I thought we were running ART now? Are these left overs from the old days? Safe to comment out?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
The only cm port talked about at that time was a fake, sham, posting.

I also thought of that, but I don't have the skills or knowledge to do it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Answered my own question. Even tho we're on ART, Dalvik is still operating in Lollipop. http://newandroidbook.com/files/Andevcon-DEX.pdf
[Miscellaneous Android Development] asifbacchus:
Ww_p000-v4.9.3-20151202

My tablet auto-updated to this version (V4.9.3-20151202) before I could stop it. I tried the root method in the OP and read though all the previous posts, but cannot get it to work. Seems the /tmp partition is no longer accessible? When the script (or I manually) try to flash to the /tmp partition, it comes back with the error "Cannot get partition size" and so it cannot write and everything fails.

Is there a new method for these newer updates? Or anyone have any ideas on what I could try instead?

Thanks so much for any help :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rjsmith2007:
Attempted to wipe the cache partition but CWM froze. Waited about a half Hour then hard rebooted. I'm stuck in a bootloop, but the device still responds to adb. I attempted to do a factory reset, but the stock recovery said that it couldn't mount the cache partition. Any idea on how I can repair the partition with adb? Or another method?

Edit: I'm using the zenpad s 8.0 z580ca 64gb version.

Edit edit: Was able to reboot into temp cwm and try cache format again. This time it froze for a sec then continued after about 5 seconds. I then installed the xposed x86 21 build and the tab booted fine. Luckily I was just formatting cache (be careful if you use the command in the mounts menu instead of the wipe cache option on the main menu. Not sure if that's what did it but that's the option I choose the first time that gave me the issue.)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
You must not be using a Z580C nor Z580CA; neither of those are past v4.5. What model tablet do you have?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] asifbacchus:
My bad, I guess the box for my tablet was mislabeled. I think, based on specs, I have a z380c. Any idea how to root that model? Sorry for the confusion and if this is now the wrong thread :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
No worries! I'm not sure, but I'd start by searching through this thread as there's a chance of will be in here :)

Merry Christmas
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Remember that the OTA updates come out before Asus post the updates.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Could be. But quite a jump from 4.5 to 4.9. And in only two weeks? Looks like ASUS is on a two month cycle. Time will tell, tho.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bkkzak:
Absolutely, but they probably wouldn't jump from 4.5 to 4.9. Especially since they've squeezed several updates in between 4 and 4.5
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
It just might jump by that much as updates get fewer. Asus is not known for long term support, IMHO.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] asifbacchus:
Sorry for the confusion, the reason the version numbers are different is because I have a z380c NOT a z580c. I'll keep any eye out here though since something on this thread may help me figure out how to root this sucker :P

Merry Christmas, everyone :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
Has anyone starting experiencing lag on their z580c? It was very smooth until recently. Apps seems to hang. I don't know if it was due to updating some of the Asus apps but it seemed to happen after that. I downgraded the ZenUI update to see if that is the cause. Will report. Any suggestions?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
According to the entry on Wikipedia, 5.1 fixed a bug with Trim. Since we have 5.0, it might be that your tablet hasn't been Trimmed. I dnld'd Trimmer from Play and ran that. (Am rooted.) Mine didn't require any trimming, but I've only had it for a few weeks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
Thanks. I did not know about this. Will try it on my son's Nexus 7 (2012) as it's very laggy. Then I will try it on the Zenpad if it continues to laggy.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
And, as you know, wiping /cache from within recovery can help eliminate lag. Even if your ZenPad is not rooted, you can wipe its /cache from temporary CWM, invoked per the O.P. in this thread.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
V4.6 out

Well that was quick. WW4.6.1.0 is out for the C.

It says:

1.Improve the stability of Email App

2.Enhance the compatibility with third-party Apps

(Does that mean that the Email App is more compatible, or that the entire OS is compatible?)

http://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_S_80_Z580C/HelpDesk_Download/

I'm happily rooted & bebloated w/ v4.5. I don't use their Email app, and my third party apps run fine.

I'll only update if this moves Android up to 5.1. Anyone flashed it yet to know?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
Installation of 4.6.1 went well, also rooted right away.

Be patient during installation. I counted to infinity, twice.

The Android version is still 5.0.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Thanks for the version info.

Any noticeable differece? I presume you flashed over the old ROM by way of temp CWM? ( Since it took so long and since you were presumably rooted before.) Did you have to wipe anything first?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
I think I'll skip this update. I haven't really noticed a difference in any of these updates yet so why waste my time? I really don't even have a clue what these updates are doing.

I'll wait until we (hopefully) get an Android version bump.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Not me. I will always download and check the updates to see if I want them. If not I just return to a favorite nandroid backup.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
I read in the ZenPad Q&A thead that someone got a bootloop when he restored a Nandroid. Have you done a restore?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Sounds like they didn't wipe the cache or delvik first, factory wipe is best IMHO. Remember your downgrading after a update.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Yeah, I understand. But I've never done a Restore on my new ZenPad. I've done it on my Nook HD+ & my Gal Tab 2. But those had Recovery partitions on them. (Not a temp.) So I was just wondering if anyone has actually done a successful Restore on thier ZP? Would be a pain to try the new firmware only to discover that I can't easily get back.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mulperi:
No noticeable difference for me, but I hardly use any of Asus own developed apps. Yes I used temporary cwm to install the 1.3 gb image and root right after that. Before first reboot I wiped cache which also took rather long.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I have to wonder why there's no description of what changes are in the update (suspicious). But overall the update seems to run very well. I do know that my catlog app claims that is running smoother.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
They post the changelog in their forums:

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=61703
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
So why not just add this to the update?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
"... adjust the picture for a cinematic viewing experience."

Cinematic experience? That shows that Marketing is in control. It might even reflect what the majority of the market wants. (As opposed to 5.1.1 (or 6.0.1 if rootable) which the minority want to pare down to stock Android or build a custom ROM.)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] buddywiser:
The update didn't work for me. Stuck at the bootscreen with the loading circle.

Edit: Nevermind me, I tried to update while rooted. Thought I could just do that and root again. Downloaded the zip from Asus and got into CWM using the op method. Installed the zip file and supersu and and back up and running.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] buddywiser:
3.Enhance the compatibility with third-party Apps

This is what I was most interested in. I have not been able to get Comcast Xfinity On Demand app to work. I found posts by other people having problems with the app who just happened to have Asus tablets and were claiming it to be an Asus problem. Well after installing this update, the app now works.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
So has anyone started to work on a TRWP or CWM Recovery for us yet?

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Check this thread out, it has Recovery's for the Asus zenfone 2 which has the same _X86 processor as our ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3265236

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I found this interesting.

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[http://0]Jim*October 14, 2015 at 8:46 am

I have had my ZenPad Z580CA for a few weeks and enjoy the speed and the display, but my Z Stylus has been on back order at Adromada.com for 3 weeks now. So, when will the Z Stylus be available? Also, does Asus plan to offer the Z580C/CA an upgrade to Android 6.0?

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[http://2]ASUS Khang*October 14, 2015 at 8:54 am

Hi Jim, I’ll check on this for you. Regarding Android 6.0 – there hasn’t been an official timeline of updates for devices and I’ve been pushing our HQ team to provide a roadmap. Please be patient. I hope to hear from them soon.

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[http://0]Jim*October 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

[MENTION=278184]khang[/MENTION], thanks for the reply and thanks for the MyZen site. It in nice to see Asus address the desires of consumers to be informed about the devices they purchase or are considering purchasing.

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[http://2]ASUS Khang*October 14, 2015 at 9:51 am

No worries! I definitely want to help our community and hopefully I have!*[http://myzen]

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[http://0]Jim*October 20, 2015 at 7:27 am

The ZenFone appears to be getting development support with Asus releasing a bootloader unlock and custom ROMS appearing, but what about the ZenPad S? There is a rooting method for the ZenPad on XDA, by tethering to a computer, which results in boot loops if you install updates and there is little interest in development apparently. So will Asus allow development of the ZenPad? This thing would be awesome with a custom ROM.

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[http://2]Khang Thai*October 20, 2015 at 9:34 am

Although we don’t necessarily promote slapping on custom ROMs, it is really up to the development community to make those kinds of things happen. The bootloader unlock is a great step forward, but it’s a bit buggy. Until we have a fully functional tool, then I would just hang tight.

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[http://0]Jim*October 20, 2015 at 12:10 pm

Thanks. Also, I have read conflicting statements on the ZenPad bootloader. So is it locked or is it unlocked?

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I am willing to contribute towards purchasing a tablet for a developer to developer a hack to unlock the bootloader and a custom recovery or we could offer a bounty for the first developer that accomplishes it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] popozao:
I don't know; who knows why they do anything. I did see that over the holidays they started selling the Zenpad S in more markets worldwide, so maybe that will encourage more development?

Although, after a few years of tinkering with my Android devices, I'm kinda enjoying the vanilla experience. It's slightly refreshing. We'll see how long this lasts...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krawhitham:
I would pledge to a bounty too
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prozack1983:
Me too!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
Okay, I suggest that we set the bounty for a bootloader unlocking method and a custom recovery TWRP or CWM. The developer can claim the entire bounty or share it with a second developer and the bounty is due once the method is verified by two designated members of a pool from our group. I am open to suggestions for changes to the bounty rules, but these rules worked well for the Lenovo TPT and earned the developer around $800 US.

My initial pledge is $20 US.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] krawhitham:
I'll pledge is $50
[Miscellaneous Android Development] theodorius123:
- S. Prime: 20$

- krawhitham: 50$

- theodorius123: 20$

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TOTAL: 90$

please continue :)

but how to get devs noticing this?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
To get developer attention, I suggest that if we garner enough interest and the bounty reaches $300+, then we start posting notification of the bounty in Zenphone and Intel based device forums.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Found one already. Someone else should talk to him and firm it up.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64647706
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Buying him a CA, or even a C, is a lot cheaper than an $800 bounty. Might even be able to find a used one on Amazon.

Frankly, I'm waiting for some brave soul to try the Zenphone hack on the Pad.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
You mean the one they used to unlock the bootloader? Go ahead you know you want to, we are waiting to see if it works

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I am open to any alternatives, but we haven't had any development interest so far, so let's try to generate some. Pledge at least $20 and see where we get. If there is no development interest, you have not lost anything.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
No interest? Why you say that? Most developers that have the time just don't have the device to work with. Maybe you should talk with developers before you make such a claim.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PMikeP:
Actually, I'm content w/ the Recovery soln we have now. It's slow, but it got me root & I can make Nandroids. Although a custom ROM might be nice, I've got the stock pared down pretty tight. (I run a custom CM 10.2.1 on my Nook HD+, but that's because stock Nook was terrible.) I'm happy. If Asus offers 5.1.1 I'll be happy and I'll stop there. (Well, okay, I might try a custom ROM just to avoid the Asus Notification slider/widget. But everything would have to work.)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gster09:
ASUS Stock Images

Looking at the images on the ASUS site, it looks like the files for the Z580C and Z580CA are identical. Same file names and sizes and even when looking at the build.prop in the /system folder, it looks like the model and build all reference only the Z580C.

Can anyone confirm that this has always been the case and that the UL-P01M... files (note that they're not P01MA...) are the correct files to flash on the the Z580CA? Just want to make sure ASUS didn't goof up and use the same links when they shouldn't have. Thanks

Z580C Support Page

Z580CA Support Page
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
@ loner Apologies, I will bow to your choice of terminology, to describe the level of developer interest.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
There is no reason to be crass. Try contacting a developer or two about our plight. The more input on this the better, right?

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I agree, we need all of the effort and group support that we can get.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
Whenever I go to update to 4.5 it freezes on the updating ifwi step and then won't do anything else

Edit: stupid patience haha all good here!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I tried to use my microphone for the first time since I updated to 4.6.1 and it doesn't work. I wonder if it's the update that is causing the problem as it worked fine before. If I use my headset (with mic) it works. I hope the internal microphone still works. Any ideas?

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EDIT: I rebooted twice still didn't work. I turned the device off completely for 20 minutes, powered it back up and now it works fine. I still have to wonder if the microphone is going out or the update is screwy.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
I just tested the mic on mine and it works. I have the 4.6.1 update. Mine isn't rooted though, maybe that has something to do with it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
More likely that I am running exposed framework.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
Sounds plausible. At least we established it is not directly related to the update though, at least.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ishamm:
Are there any good keyboard cases available, something like the ones from Logitech for ipads perhaps? ive seen lots of cheap ones on ebay/amazon, but they all seem bulky and poorly made. thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
According to this website, Asus will release another Zenpad S 8 in February with Android 6.0. Although it will have a snapdragon processor.

http://tabletmonkeys.com/new-tablets/

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hermelinmaster:
Hey guys,

I found this:

"www.marshmallowf.xyz/2015/11/asus-zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-7367.html"

Edit: Seems to be fake. Sorry.

a) Can anyone confirm that this ROM actually works and b) to what thread is he referring to?

And if this ROM really "works" is there a fully functional Stylus-Support or is that independent from the Software?

Thanks in advance

Hermelinmaster
[Miscellaneous Android Development] aoleg:
That's a fake. Don't bother.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hermelinmaster:
Thanks for the heads-up.

Is there a device with Z3580 and Android 6.0? Or are there little hopes for the Zenpad?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64810307

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hermelinmaster:
Thats going to be a new device (Snapdragon 650, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and the name Zenpad S 8.0 2) and doesn't answer my question.

But the Zenfone 2 got 6.0 and the same SoC. So why isn't there a compatible 6.0 ROM? Whats missing?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Patience?

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] Hermelinmaster:
I'm sorry I was under the impression the device was released at CES15 not IFA15. So yeah, it is quite young and I'll wait patiently.

But I guess I can be reliefed that nothing points against Custom-ROMs (unlike the Fire Tablets)? ^^
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I now have two devices with Android 5.0 that need developement (root). It seems that the kernel on 5.0 has not been hacked for root yet. I hope it is soon.

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