yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
okay so here is my opinion of the Oreo Beta 2.

CONS (so far)

1. system does get laggy from time to time,

2. touch screen is not as responsive, meaning it takes more than one tap, sometimes 3 or 4, for the system to register that you touched it,

3. being that im on a TMB S8+ with ATT on it, service is in and out. Takes a while for text messages to go through, also calls take a while if it cvonnects.

4. occasional random reboots.

5. while listening to bluetooth, if a call comes through, my phone freezes, drops the call, and reboots itself.

6. weird issue with sd card, got a notification that i had to fix(format) my sd card because its corrupted,but, i just rebooted my phone and sd card is fine.

7. strange red hue on the clock and left side of screen. WIth Nougat 7.0 screen was fine????

Pro's?

1. when system "IS" working, it feels somewhat snappier.

and the only other Pro i can think of is, HEY ITS AN S8+!!! i just really miss the S8+!

Thats my take on Beta 2. I agree with some on here that the Beta 1 is a bit more stable than Beta 2. aloha guys

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] spider_best9:
S8+ bootloop after Ultra Power Saving mode

Hello. I have a Sprint S8+ running Oreo Beta 1 for a couple of weeks now. But I ran into a major problem.

I put the phone into Ultra Power Saving Mode and when I turned off UPSM the phone crashed, restarted and became stuck at this weird Sprint logo. The sequence was as follows: restart --> "Samsung Galaxy S8+" screen --> "Samsung" animation screen --> Sprint animation(picture 1) --> Sprint logo(picture 2) where it stops and vibrates once every 10 seconds or so.

When that happened I couldn't turn it off, it wouldn't enter recovery but I could enter Download mode from there but again, I couldn't shut it down. I had to take the back off and disconnect the battery. After that I could enter recovery.

Next I thought to go back to Nougat with HOME_CSC file keeping my user apps and settings. I downloaded the latest Sprint Nougat stock rom, loaded it up with the latest Odin version , but it fails to flash anything(picture 3 for reference). I researched the problem and tried the instructions here https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/help/stuck-bootloop-flashing-aqg5-fix-t3636857 and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTi3uBkpJic . But it didn't work. I couldn't get to flash. I also tried PrinceComsy's Odin. No luck. Also I noticed something weird in download mode, "RPMB fuse blown" and "RPMB PROVISIONED"(picture4). I don't know if it has something to do with Odin failing to flash.

Is there a way to get out of this bootloop, also I would like if there is a way to backup at least the user apps within the stock recovery before I perform a factory reset from there. I tried using Adb's backup function but from recovery you can only go into sideload mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
For backing up user apps samsung cloud works

When you try flashing make sure repartition is unchecked

RPMB fuse blown and PROVISIONED means that you can't place the SoC in other devices or downgrade in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Interesting issue:

I have an S8+ Unlocked (G955U1) running the stock unlocked firmware. I enrolled in the beta and updated all the way to Beta 3. Decided to sell my S8+, so I went to Odin to flash back to Nougat, and no matter which Odin I use, regular or Prince Comsy, it gives me a fail to auth error, and the device says something about Fused 2 > 1, which is I'm sure talking about the bootloader. I did not have this issue on Beta 1 (I switched from the T-mobile beta firmware to Unlocked Nougat, then let my phone update back to Oreo beta). But apparently, Beta 3 updates the bootloader, and borks Odin. It wouldn't flash the Factory Binary AP file or the official Samsung firmware. I had to deregister from the beta and am using Smart Switch to downgrade back to Nougat.

The only caveat, was I was trying to flash back to the August security patch (didn't want to wait 3 hours for the newest unlocked Nougat patch to download), so I'm not sure if you can downgrade from Beta 3 to AQK2 via Odin or not. But Factory Binary definitely seems borked.

EDIT: Just realized a poster two posts up is having similar issues, but not the exact same issue. Hopefully ODIN will be updated soon, if ODIN is indeed the issue.

Just FYI...

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From what I understand, that's because they enabled Band 46 on the Oreo Beta, but its not enabled on Nougat. Apparently Band 46 enables LAA, which is faster. I saw no difference in data speeds, but there may not be any Band 46 here in Tulsa. Someone in Memphis said his speeds doubled.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Not sure what happened in the H3 firmware im rooted and downgraded from the Beta 2 and speeds are crazy fast on this firmware. Didnt notice difference from a normal nougat and the oreo speeds
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dmezh:
Definitely not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
It updates your bootloader which you can't and shouldn't attempt to roll back. Pretty sure you could also screw your phone this way.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] princesama1:
Hi guys any1 can tell me we will have the option to change between circle x square icons?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yes, like I said I was sure it was talking about the bootloader. And ODIN won't allow you to screw your phone, which is why it kept failing. Samsung Smart Switch rolled me back to Nougat successfully.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] muppetmaster916:
Rolled you back to k2 correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yes that is correct. I sold the phone so I don't know if K2 could be rolled back or if factory binary can be installed on K2.

I have a Coral Blue S8+ coming tomorrow, so I could always see if it could be rolled back. But I'm also considering selling it too and getting a Note 8. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kakavl2010:
Can I get OTA update after i'd flashed this Beta Oreo :3
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
So rolling back from oreo takes you back to k2, just wondering if that means it's possible to manually update from k2 to oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] muppetmaster916:
That would be nice lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] djkinetic:
has anyone tried flashing the unreleased beta 4 ATT ota on an unlocked version via recovery from beta 3?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] princesama1:
Anyone? I meant, since in oreo you can get adaptive icons (or what to called) this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWxHc3d6yiI at 0:51 you can change between circle or square icon on s8+ too?

:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
@ djkinetic what beta 4 are you talking about,is there a link?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Yep! what I did was Odin from oreo kk to aqgl, ota from gl to JC, ota from JC to KL. No wipe or anything and all is well :)

Flashed only ap, cp and bl in Odin, went right into recovery and ota, reboot back into recovery and ota again

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xander.aech:
Just to clarify, were you on ZQK1 beta2 from op? Or is there a KK I don't know about?

I'm on ZQK1 beta2, just want to get to beta4.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
is there any way to get to oreo from the k2 update?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Crap sorry was beta 1, jj?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
It doesn't apply on samsung oreo because samsung isn't using project treble
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Once you upgrade to the U2BQK2 there is no downgrading to anything prior to that update unless you have the files to do it which they aren't releasing. I assume that's what you ar ed asking
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Yes.

I thought ZQKL was beta 3???
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
i know there's no downgrading, just trying to find out if there is a way to upgrade to oreo manually or we have to wait until we get an official update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Followed your steps and I'm up and running with no wipe! Main issue I'm running into is Substratum doesn't seem to be building overlays properly. Any luck with that on your end?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
I actually forgot to put my overlays back on. I try when I'm by my laptop and get back to you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jac0b:
Thanks for the update steps. I am now running beta 4 :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
How can we get Beta 4? I didn't think it had leaked in Odin flashable form
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Not Odin flashable, flashable in stock recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
I have a Verizon S8+ on AQK3, can that be downgraded to AQJC to flAsh Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
I have u2zqkm, but if you do it you can't roll back. Anyone interested?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
yes,is there a link?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Give me five minutes it's uploading as we speak

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alright here is newest beta (U2ZQKM)

https://files.fm/u/46nzxpg2

this updates your bootloader, so you cannot roll back if you do this

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crap I should have clarified this is for s8, not s8+. I'm in a few of these threads and forgot this was s8+ forum. Sorry for any confusion guys :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] waleed794:
I am confused in the OP as well as a few posts above. I'm running the beta 2 on s8 plus, is there a way to update to beta 3 or 4. (Sorry if this has already been answered)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] princesama1:
Thanks, man thats sad... I'm so annoyed icons are not either square or circle, yet i cant find a theme in samsung themes what actually good (since a lot of icons are missing) and i dont want to use Nova launcher since samsung's are quite good to me :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xterra91:
Try pixel launcher rootless
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RupeeRick:
Go to page 52 and follow the instructions on crixleys quoted reply. Odin back to AQG. Place the update files on your sd card, then use stock recovery to install the OTA updates.

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Is anyone running beta 4 (ZQKL) and having issues with fast charging not working?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Rally517:
He should make a detailed way to update to beta 4
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Yeah I tried out KL and had issues with charging and with building and applying substratum overlays.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RupeeRick:
Did you go back to JC? Or were you able to somehow resolve the issue. I wiped data and cache, with no results. I was thinking about doing another full wipe then going to GL. Then wiping before each OTA update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I actually used this website and downloaded an update to take me from JC to KH. I did a clean install and everything is good so far except that I can't seem to change the toggle for installing unknown sources for apps like Solid Explorer. I am able to install using Samsung My Files though. Charging and Substratum work great and SD card name and default app setting are fixed from JJ.

https://samsung.firmware.science
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RupeeRick:
I dont see KH as an option are you talking about a different version of the update?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Sorry I forgot I was in an S8+ thread, I'm on S8. You can use that website to see what's available. Just make sure you change the build you're starting from to get more options.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RupeeRick:
Thanks :good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Ok so to install the beta 4 do we follow the same steps to install the first beta?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] balistaman:
anyone mind mirroring the regular s8 AQGL to google drive

im on tmobile AQJ8, also does t-mobile not have AQGL? i dont ever remember getting it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Rally517:
You make post on your exact steps and downloads to get to beta 4
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
How in the heck do we get to beta 4? All this go from CC to CJ to oreo to kitkat to beta 2 from this to that....... huh my brain hurts lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
All the oreo betas seem to be U1, has anyone come across any U2 beta as yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Go here > https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/looking-brave-people-to-try-t3699352/page58
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpdaddy00:
I wish I would have stayed on Beta 2, the speed and RAM management are miles ahead of Nougat
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Is beta 2 better than beta 1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shaggyskunk:
Beta 2 was pulled by Samsung because of "critical issues" ie: Cell Data and Voice issues - It was replaced with Beta 3 - Google it if you want more information ?

Sent from my SM-G955W ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpdaddy00:
Mostly yes, the only problem for me was the Camera app crashing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
If beta 2 is so bad what is he talking about then

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What is the best beta then
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shaggyskunk:


No idea what he's talking about..

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/phandro...com/2017/11/14/samsung-galaxy-s8-oreo-update/

So I'd stick with beta 1 or beta 3 if it's available ?

Sent from my SM-G955W ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
Is this for att only?. Flashed on sprint and it aborted
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shaggyskunk:
What's the Title of the Thread... Any US Snapdragon variant ?

Read the OP and follow the instructions to the letter ??

Sent from my SM-G955W ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
How is beta 4 running curious before I do it since I'm on Verizon and will not be able to flashback. What outstanding bugs or battery life have peoole noticed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
DOES ANYONE HAVE THE G955USQU2BQK5 UPDATE ODIN ZIP FROM AT&T ,think i found a way to update to oreo on the U2 bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Never mind that's OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Does anyone have a link for beta 3
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
Yeah thanks I can read and I did follow it. And it still aborted updating through SD.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cledee:
You can't update via zip card if you are already on Oreo. I've gotten the aborted error while attempting to update

Through the zip card to Oreo 2.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shaggyskunk:
Yeah I'm thinking about this part in particular - I haven't done this yet - So I'm not exactly sure what you are experiencing with the sd issue - Just trying to help ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
And im talking about the beta 4 that was posted. I went back to beta 1 after it aborted.

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I can update with sd card for beta 1 and 2. But beta 4 aborted for some reason
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
How if beta 4 running for people would love to update however being on Verizon I want to check since there is no downgrade option once you go to beta 4.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rohitece06:
I would like to know this too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Amazingly. Best my phone has ever ran. Battery life has been crazy good. I could stay on this until next years Android update if needed, it's that good. Not a single issue for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
Are you on Verizon if so what steps did you use. I was on beta one and flashed back when it seemed like no more updates were coming.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
I'm in Canada, and on an s8 not s8+. I posted a thread in the ATT s8 forum though with instructions. It is super easy.

download AQGL software, AQGL to AQJC ota file, AQJC to AQKM files

1.) Odin from whatever your on now to AQGL (flash only ap,cp and bl if you want to keep data)

2.) do not boot into system, boot immediately into stock recovery and flash AQJC ota zip

3.) when phone reboots, again boot directly into recovery and flash AQKM ota zip

4.) ????

5.) profit!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] m3tatr0n84:
Phone: SM-G950W8 (Canadian - Bell Mobility)

Current version of ROM: G950WVLU1AQJ4

I was able to install Beta 1 using OP's instruction. But ended up going back to stock due to some Apps FC'ing.

You have a link to the new Beta (4) which I downloaded already, SS-G950USQU1AQJC-to-U2ZQKM-UP.zip.

Now if I use the same logic as the OP's original instruction, I assume I will have to flash via odin G950USQU1AQJC.

Then sideload SS-G950USQU1AQJC-to-U2ZQKM-UP.zip in recovery mode. Where do I get G950USQU1AQJC?

I searched sammobile and updato for both G950U and G950U1 and could not find G950USQU1AQJC.

Thanks

Update: I just saw your post right after mine.

Thanks for the instructions.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
See I thought once in Oreo you couldn't flash zip files in recovery but you are saying you did just didn't boot. Basically flashed beta 1 on reboot went back into recovery and flashed beta 4.

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Got mine on Updato. http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C18873D0936C11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
QJC is an ota.

Odin to AQGL then ota from here:

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8/how-to/adb-sideload-servers-t3647117
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] m3tatr0n84:
Thanks mate. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
I tried this method but the AQJC gives me an error and abort. Tried it 4 times

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Is there anyway you could upload your files. In wondering if I have s8 and s8+ files mixed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
Just did the Beta 4. Only issue I am seeing if fast charging seems to be hit or miss.

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Make sure you are not using the AQJC from this thread if you are on the S8. The one a few pages back is only for the S8+. I found the file on the Att forums for the S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Got it working. I have the s8+ and was installing the s8 version. Thanks for the tutorial
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Beta 4 is amazing!!!! My LTE plus s back. This thing fly's now. Best this phone has ever run
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
Just wish could get fast charging working. Seems like a kernel issue. At first I could even get it to see the Samsung branded charger let alone fast. It fast charges with my Lenovo laptop adaptor though. After turning the phone off and leaving it plugged in with the Samsung charger it worked for regular charging but will no fast charging.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
My fast charging works flawlessly

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Did you try and do a full wipe after installing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
Yes full wipe and did not do a Google restore either manually reinstalled all my apps and data....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Dod you try crixleys method
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Crsdr37:
Tried searching Crixley do you have a link to the post.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
I'm in Canada, and on an s8 not s8+. I posted a thread in the ATT s8 forum though with instructions. It is super easy.

download AQGL software, AQGL to AQJC ota file, AQJC to AQKM files

1.) Odin from whatever your on now to AQGL (flash only ap,cp and bl if you want to keep data)

2.) do not boot into system, boot immediately into stock recovery and flash AQJC ota zip

3.) when phone reboots, again boot directly into recovery and flash AQKM ota zip

4.) ????

5.) profit!

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rizzo269:
Both work for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
It's unfortunate that the only update.zip we got was from AQGL. It would've been nice to have one that we could use from the unlocked (U1) firmware.

Really? Good to know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dmezh:
You should flash CSC and factory reset! There will be conflicts with the old nougat userdata, the new(old) software (AQGL), and the Oreo update.

I used it for a little while without reset. There were crashes and it was slow. Reset, reset, reset!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] real77055:
I've installed on my Verizon S8+. thanks for sharing this method. all work flawlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
When you installed it, did you do it via recovery?

If so, did you see this error before it started installing the update?

Installing update...
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: Permission Denied

After it showed that, it kept going with the update like nothing was wrong and patched/updated everything. I just thought it was odd that it would get an error and still continue to update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] real77055:
the best way is to put update. zip in sdcard and update via recovery. and yes there was this same error message. after that I did factory reset and thats it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dagod80:
This is great!! I'm gonna update to this here soon but i have 2 questions if someone could be so kind to help me out with

1. When you say recovery, you're speaking of stock recovery and not a custom recovery, correct?

2. A data factory reset won't wipe my sd card, correct?

TIA for your assistance
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
That's how I did it. After it was finished I was surprised at how quickly it booted up. Didn't factory reset, yet, and it's running smooth so far. Now I need to find a package disabler. I just got my S8+ a couple weeks ago and I used to use Package Disabler Pro on my S5 which doesn't work on the S8. Adhell did but now it says it isn't supported yet.

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Correct to both questions.