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[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
umm....latest 1.5 or 1.4/1.3 couldn't get ZSL to work.....
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thanks for taking the time to experiment with soemthing like this, I was very curious about this topic, and your findings were really useful, and assured me of which gcam to use. Is it possible if you could carry out the same test on the different hdr parameters on the scrubber_25. I've been looking at the images with different hdr parameters but I can't seem to see any difference on my laptop, was hoping if you can see anything on your monitor? :laugh::laugh:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Haha let me find some time and scene to do it.

Btw, i found out what why Scrubber port size only half the size of Arnova8G2 port, Scrubber use HDR+ quality jpeg @95%, when i changed the jpeg quality to 95% with Arnova8G2 port, the size is the same.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Onepunchbro:
Hi, some question for you guys.

Does Gcam Arnova and Gcam Scrubber works fine on Mi Max 2 - autofocus, touch to focus and portrait mode all working? Coz currently on Mi6, it has several problems. Both Mi Max 2 and Mi6 has the same camera sensor (IMX386) but the spec is slightly better on Mi6 (aperture 1.8 and OIS).

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Yes, Both are working great, picture quality especially in low light condition is much better and detail compare to MIUI Camera on low light conditon.

Arnova's port is more customize-able, but video recording only works with 4K quality on MIUI ROM, with Scrubber's port, everything seem to be working fine, it takes picture faster than Arnova's port, but less customize-able.

There are some sharing about picture quality on both ports, just scroll to previous posts.

note:

I'm using both port, Scrubber port for daily use, since it's faster, pics's size is half but on very low light condition and when I need the very best picture (to be fair, it's not easy to see the differences, especially if it's on phone's screen or small screen), I use Arnova's port since I can set the JPEG Quality to 100% (Scrubber is using default 95% JPEG quality and you can't chagne it since there is no option).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Jaripi:
Just a link to see some photos of Scrubber mod.

https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=839629&view=findpost&p=69256532

Open spoiler to see those photos.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Onepunchbro:
Hi, can you ask help from scrubber or any 4pda dev to help working on proper GCAM for Xiaomi Mi6, Mi Mix 2 and Mi Note 3?

As of now, the autofocus and touch to focus is broken. Autofocus works sometimes, only if user toggle OFF/ON the HDR+. This major issues has been ongoing since Oct 2017 and hasn't been fixed until now. Perhaps if this issue is fixed, it will help future development of Xiaomi smartphone too. This is Arnova explanation of the bug.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Just installed Arnova's 5.1.018_v1.6 over v1.5 and tested it quickly, and now the EXIF data says Xiaomi not Huawei anymore and somehow it also fixed the video recording problem @ 1080p & 720p (for both Back Camera and Front Camera) on my Mi Max 2 (xiaomi.eu 7.12.21).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
kool, good to see that the video bugs in miui are taken care of now ;) thanks for the headsup will check out v1.6 right away.

btw exif data said xiaomi in my case with hdr+ disabled, while enabled it listed google :) that was back on v1.2 through 1.4 and 1.5

edit: very nice, v1.6 finally sporting portrait mode on the front cam :) otherwise no differences that ive noticed compared with v1.5
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Portrait mode on the front camera smallest zoom is 1,5x with ArnovaG2 port (so it's really close up), on Scrubber it's 1,2x. But not a problem since i don't do selfie hahaha, low light picture is the reason i wanted to use gcam and the potrait mode is a big plus too.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Just found out there is a new ArnovaG2 v1.7, anyone using it? Does the picture quality improved?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
using v1.7 beta 1, although beta 2 is out already (havent tried beta 2 yet)

id say quality is the same as before, but functionality is a bit improved.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Chisame:
Puzzled

I've been using Arnova's 5.1.016_v1.3

Config Camera HDR+ : Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR+

Model: Pixel 2XL

HDR+: high

Advanced : Use ZSL

for a while now, everything works perfectly, pictures are great.

However, when trying to update to any of the Arnova's 5.1.018_v1.x versions, the main camera is just a black screen.

When the Config Camera HDR+ is changed to Nexus 6P Auto, the camera shows but the shutter button does nothing, changing to any other config besides the Nexus 6P Auto shows a black screen.

Turning Advanced: Use ZSL off lets the shutter button take pictures again, but when viewing the photos it fades to a black screen for a while before showing a picture, it doesn't have the processing HDR+ circle in Arnova's 5.1.016_v1.3 and the picture quality is substaintially more grainy.

Running MIUI Global Stable V9.0.3.0 with Magisk v15.3
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Just trying Arnova8G2 v1.7 final, black screen...

Someone already tested it?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
yeh mine works fine with 1.7

make sure u configure it right. also your phone needs to be rooted + enable camera API.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] silverstream:
Yes 1.7 final back screen if I use the usual Nexus6Auto/6P ...only No HDR works
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Well I upgraded from v1.7beta2, had to downgraded back to v1.7 beta 2 for now.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
hm, looks like v1.7 final is not for us mi max 2 users then?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Possibly, kinda weird since v1.7 b2 works, have you tried b2 or final 1.7? Maybe it's the rom..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
currently on b2 and it works just fine. havent tried 1.7 stable yet. im on LOS.

and yes, could be the rom to blame, ive seen similar issues with other versions on miui roms, whereas LOS worked without problem.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Billy Thomas:
selfie without hdr problem.

hello im using googlecamera pixel2mod aronova8g2v5 and when i try to take a selfie without hdr the collors in the picture is black and white only. but when i open hdr is ok.but with hdr is not so quick.you know what can i do?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Crazopoy:
Same problem here. Can anyone help us?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
try and see if the problem persists with the updated versions. all in all, configless versions like these cannot be troubleshooted due to their....*drumroll*...configuration-free nature! thats why i stick to configurable gcam ports ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Crazopoy:
Brother, may i know which one are you using?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
arnova8g2 v1.7 beta 2, NOT a pixel 2 cam release, so its a different line of arnova gcam ports. gives you full configuration options in the settings :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Crazopoy:
sorry to bother u over and over, i tried to search alot but failed to get one with the name u mentioned. i foud few pages which are not even in english, can u plzz provide me the link? and which hal3 enabler zip u flashed?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Crazopoy:
And one more thing, are you able to take portrait of objects? Like soft toys? Cozz i cant
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
see post number 3 of this thread ;)

yes, portrait is working

didnt need to manually enable camera2api, its already enabled in LOS 14.1 :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] CROrION:
So i have new, bootloader locked, mi max 2.

I need to only unlock bootloader and install app, or do i need to flash something before installing app?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
u need to activate camera2api first (google is your friend)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] CROrION:
Thank you on your answer. Only one more question, does camera2api activation have any influance on stock miui camera? (In a way that it brakes it or some functions of it?)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
no idea to be honest. ive been on LOS since i got my mi max 2, so not much experience with MIUI :) you can always revert to stock though, no problem.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
No such influence on the stock camera by enabling camera2 api
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ashishtheboss00:
can anyone guide me how to use this app.. m new here.. i downloaded all

Arnova's v6_beta15: a pixel-like experience. Comes with features like portrait mode, motion photos, etc; Not compatible with all phones.

Arnova's 5.1.018_v1.6: comes with the new features (portrait, etc), but doesn't require root fixes for incompatible phones;

ivanich's v1.4_v3 (Android 7 only): a "flash and forget" app with less features. No config needed;

but all app crashes.. and mi shows bug report.. plz help me from stage one.. thank u in advance..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
are you rooted ?. if not root your phone and enable camera2api
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Crazopoy:
not just potrait, potrait of objects?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
you can manually switch between regular portrait and "portrait of objects" (= lens blur)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] dethras:
Tried installing different camera versions at a time.

All looks good, except when using Pixel 2017 ZSL HDR+.

Mine is GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V6.

My Mi Max 2 is running stock global miui9 rom but rooted.

Problem is that the photos is saving in different album, let's say picture A will create 1st album named A, picture B will create 2nd album named B, and so on.

Is there a fix where it will save as one album?

Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] CROrION:
In myflickr album you have samples of gcam.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99741841@N07/albums/72157694062861335
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] camilolsl:
Wow, nice pictures. What version and what config are you using?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] windwaver:
Hey guys, anyway to default saving location to SD card instead of internal memory for google camera? No problem with stock camera on LOS saving to SD card.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] fahmi182:
Can anybody send me MiCameraHal.so file from system/lib this phone?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Hi guys, a new update for the scrubber gcam is out, check it out and tell me what you guys think.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
Here you go.

Just remove .zip at the end.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] fahmi182:
This from android 7.xx or 8.xx, do you have 8.xx?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
this from Global stable stock ROM 7.1.1
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] fahmi182:
Thanks for your help.. :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Dacoco:
Does Lens Blur works for you? In which version?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] eva0034:
GCAM

make sure you install both the magisk module and the apk file and you shouldnt have any troubles
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Has anyone here tried scrubber_GCameraP2XL ? how is the pict and video quality on this new version compare to the scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25 version, any good? tia

There is also a newer GCam from Arnova8G2 : GoogleCamera_5.2.019.188906351.v2, anyone tried it ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
try them all, take sample pictures, analyze them in terms of quality and report back with as many details as possible. tia :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thats what I would like to know too, in my testing, I have not noticed much difference but I haven't checked the pictures out in detail. The settings seems to be complete though.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
in my experience thus far while trying different gcam versions u will not notice anything major on your phone screen. one has to blow up the pics on a computer screen and focus on small details to make quality differences visible. so my suggestion: just use the gcam version that suits ur needs best in terms of speed and functionality :) quality wise theyre way too close to each other to bother determining the differences.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thank you for investing your time, I agree it is quite hard to tell on the phone screen. I was wondering if you could share your findings and gcam setup, the optimal config that offers the best combination of speed and quality. I am very indecisive when it comes to configuring gcams ????
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
i am probably the wrong one to ask since i havent updated my gcam setup in quite a while ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Ah! I misread your message from before :eek::eek: :laugh::laugh:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Just did a quick test with scrubber_GCameraP2XL version, more options are customise-able like model, HDR+jpeg quality.

Taking picture is faster compare to the scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25 version, but details go down (trying the Nexus6 model), so it's a no for me, possibly the whole Pixel version is focusing on speed instead of details?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
that could very well be. the longer it takes for post processing the higher the resulting quality will be as a general rule of thumb
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Are you referring to auto hdr+ or the enhanced hdr+ mode?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Never use Auto HDR+, usually HDR+ On with Scrubber and HDR+ Enhanced with Arnova8G2's port.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] 87fraga:
Whats the best ver. Arnova port for MIMAX 2?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
oops! yes that's what I meant. I felt that the previous version of hdr+ on is the current version's hdr+ enhanced . Because if you change the HDR parameters, you can see how it affects the time it takes to take a picture when in the HDR enhanced mode. I believe the HDR+ on is just a quicker version of hdr with zero shutter lag, that is newly added in this version.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] bezbod:
Hi all,

Here are some photos taken with 2 cameras: scrubber_GCameraP2XL and GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2.

Here is the difference between 3 photos (first one - unedited RAW photo taken with Snap camera, second one - with GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2 and the third one - with scrubber_GCameraP2XL)

The same comparison but with edited RAW
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thank you for the detailed comparisons between the three. Is it possible if you could share the config of the two GCams used: scrubber_GCameraP2XL and GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] bezbod:
Yes, sure.

GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta2 - Config: Nexus6 Auto, Model - Pixel 2XL, the best quality.

scrubber_GCameraP2XL - Config HDR+ - Pixel 2, the best quality.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thank you for the quick response! May I also ask for the HDR+ parameter? and did you also take these pictures with the HDR+ enhanced option? Thank you very much!:D:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] bezbod:
I choose the best quality possible in jpg quality settings. Yes, HDR+ setting was and I used HDR+ enhanced option. Actually I'm not sure if these settings are the best but I'm pretty satisfied with the results.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] sintboy2020:
I have mi max 2 with miu 9.5 . I tried to install gcam but it crashes .do I need to unlock bootloader or root the device

any help
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
ull need a modified build.prop and for that ull need root and for that ull need an unlocked BL :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] johnmclanne:
http://i.picpar.com/Z2Rc.jpg

http://i.picpar.com/c3Rc.jpg

http://i.picpar.com/j3Rc.jpg

http://i.picpar.com/k3Rc.jpg

its a completely different camera

i used photoshop to work on the DNG files
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Iam_Sahil:
EIS Not working

Video Stabilization is not working in the Google camera app. I turned on the video stabilization setting but nothing seems to happen. It works on MIUI rom though. Can someone help me with this prblm?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
add this line to the build.prop

persist.camera.EIS.enabled=1
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Iam_Sahil:
Already tried this but no luck.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
its working fine here.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Iam_Sahil:
Which ROM are u using?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] reversegear:
miui 10 global beta.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Iam_Sahil:
It doesn't work in AOSP Roms but working in MIUI Roms though.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Hi, has anyone tried the new scrubber gcam port released last month. It's based on Google camera 3.2 I believe. I tried it out, the UI is completely different. The UI feels very smooth, especially compared to scrubbers previous build. I can't seem to find portrait mode though. Has anyone tried it out? If so, can you comment on the picture quality? Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Hi Guys, has anyone here tried or using newest GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk? I'm still using Arnova's 5.1.018_v1.6, just curios whether the newest version is better in term of quality and processing speed.

Seem like an older Google Camera for Android 6 devices?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] theophiluskj:
Try scrubber version...Slowmo is working...:good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Cocoyg:
Has anyone able to install GCam with Night Sight in Miui 10 or any other Nougat (7) ROMs?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] beingtejas:
Only works in pie roms

No camera with night sight work with nougat , you need pie roms in mi max 2 for that.. switch to havoc os pie by hard_rock83.. stable and reliable for daily driver..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] KentbertLee:
hi all, which is the best version Gcam for mimax2? any update?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Noexcusses:
Im using evolution x Rom at the moment and the best gcam till now for mi max 2 is latest urnyx - beta 7 from arnova and latest Gcam from parrot.

Keep in mind that if you using different rom than im using Maybe some of the versions i mentioned dont work. Details with that rom are extremely Good
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] MonsterMMORPG:
guys could you link me to download gcam app for stock unrooted mi max 2 phone?

android version : 7.1.1 NMF26F

MIUI version : MIUI 10 Global 9.6.27 Beta

model : MDE40

kernel : 3.18.31-perf-g1472e29
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] Samwise74:
SM-J320A "System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone."

Hey guys,

After trying to flash TWRP via the app I am now getting the error message "System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest AT&T store for help." I get this error both when I try to boot normally and into recovery. I can get into download mode just fine. I've already tried to flash several different stock ROMs as well as different recovery mode ROMs. I always get an error that says "(Secure Check Fail: Recovery)" or "(Secure Check Fail: Bootloader)" on the phone itself and Odin says that it didn't complete. My bootloader is locked, (I didn't think to unlock it/didn't know how to before this happened) and I'm totally ok if all of my data gets wiped. I've made backups of my important data, and I'm fine with starting over. (In fact, I plan on flashing a custom ROM afterward.)

Quick summary: Can't boot phone. Can't flash anything. Please help.

So I guess my questions are:

Did I do something wrong when flashing originally?

Is there a way to unlock the bootloader given my current predicament?

(Is that even the problem?)

What other options do I have?

Is this just a softbrick or is it totally gone?

If I can get it fixed, can I still use a custom recovery?

Thanks in advance,

P.S. I'm rather new to this area of Android. (Flashing things, custom ROMs, etc.) And I'm also rather new to online forums so please be patient. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] joe7dust:
Can you please link the guide you were following? I didn't think this phone had twrp capability.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] Samwise74:
I don't think I was following a guide. I just took a quick look around the app, figured out what everything meant, and went for it. I was told that all j3 2016 models can use the same firmware so I think I used something for the J320FN. I don't know if that's important or not.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers] joe7dust:
I have been on the pixel experience rom since when it was the only option. I guess I have some research to do if there is a twrp method now.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
Hi, I have the Verizon Pixel 2 (bought last week at Target) and unlocked the bootloader with the lock_critical command. I put Magisk on it and it was going fine. Then I tried installing Viper4Android and got the following error on every reboot:

I was annoyed, so I did a factory reset. It didn't go away, so I downloaded the 8.1 Dec image and did a flash-all. Still didn't go away. I realized the error might have been due to a problem with the vendor on one of the slots, so I decided to do a full flash after setting each slot as primary (using "fastboot --set-active=_a")

Now I'm getting an error on the bootloader and it won't boot.

Any ideas what this means? I downloaded Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4.2 and re-downloaded the factory image and I'm still getting the same problem. I'm honestly shaking right now and really upset. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated!!!

Also, I have only had the device for 5 days. I know that I have messed with it (not sure about warranty), but would Target give me a new phone since I'm within 14 days?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PiousInquisitor:
Where did you get the minimal ADB/Fastboot? What images are you trying to install?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
I got Minimal ADB and Fastboot from here:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

Should I download the full version from Google or would this be sufficient? I downloaded the image from https://developers.google.com/android/images, as usual.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PiousInquisitor:
It's unlikely that the Fastboot from that link is updated. You should download it directly from Google.

You should try and install the latest January patch. Installing an older version won't work.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
Thank you!! I feel like an idiot, but I think it's working now. I just downloaded platform-tools from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html and flash-all worked just fine like normal. I'll try it out for a while to make sure I don't see any errors or anything, but it seems to be okay. Thanks again!
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kinfam:
That "internal problem" message is from Magisk. It's from the dtbo.img being modified by Magisk. There is actually a lot of posts about it already.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] IceColdBruschi:
Yeah, I saw that, but I thought that doing a flash-all would totally reset the phone. But that obviously didn't work when adb was out of date.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] busdonic:
I have the sm-t713 variant. Security update of August 2017.

Does Samsung send out regular updates for these Tabs?

I'm coming from a Nexus 7 with an Oreo ROM and was spoiled with monthly updates. TIA.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spastico:
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