GPS Fix? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been reading about gps issues but I haven't found a solution. What can I do for a better gps? TIA!!!

Baby Liz Sandra said:
I've been reading about gps issues but I haven't found a solution. What can I do for a better gps? TIA!!!
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Unfortunately there is no simple answer. There seems to be a different fix for different Captivates. Some people claim different ROMs have fixed their GPS while others didn't see a change. Some use different kernels and claim a fix and others did not see a change. Some tried everything and ended up returning their phone and claim the new one was fixed.
It seems that for every successful fix post there are just as many unsuccessful fix posts. The best advice anyone can give you is to continue to look at the posts where people claim a fix and try it yourself. There are a lot of different methods out there. If nothing seems to work and you've bought your phone within the last year - bring your phone back and demand a replacement. No one should have to settle with hardware that isn't working entirely as advertised.
I wish we had a better answer than this. This forum has some incredible users who experiment on their phones not knowing what will happen in the hope it will help others. Take advantage of their notes but remember not everything will work.
Good luck and I hope you find an answer.
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This HTC graphics problem got me thinking

Hi all, i'm a noob here and would firstly like to say hi to everyone and well done to all concerned for the content and information found here... I have had my phone for less than a week and already it has been flashed with a new ROM
I have read with interest numerous threads and petitions about the HTC graphics problems. I read something earlier where someone said they had contacted HTC about this issue and pointed HTC to this forum (as I am sure alot of people have done). My question is as follows.....If HTC decide to come on here and look at the site to gather information/have a look at what people are saying about the graphics issue...what do you think they make of all the threads containing their software that is freely available for download?
I would be concerned that they may a little upset and try to force the software to be taken off??? Maybe I am missing something and the software is freeware but I doubt it very much.
I suppose my question could extend to things like ROMS etc with other mnfrs software on it also.
Anyway apologies if this is a somewhat random post but I was just wondering...and before anyone asks...NO I AM NOT AN HTC EMPLOYEE Or do I wish to cause any friction.
Chris
Welcome, HTC.
Yes welcome HTC! If you would make your Products perform properly right out of the box I wouldnt have to spend hour on hour cooking new ROM's or extracting apps from one device to port to another. Maybe one day you will wake up and see that you could be the best PDA provider out there if it not for one small issue! You leave us hanging on important things and leave it up to us to fix your mistakes so please HTC get your sh*t together and blow my mind with the next device!
PMSL...You guys really think I from HTC???? I can see this turning into a major flaming for me If that's what everyone now thinks.
I can assure you that I am not, but I guess that is going to be difficult to prove once everyone thinks I am.
I wonder if a job at HTC would be better than my current employment
c.b said:
PMSL...You guys really think I from HTC???? I can see this turning into a major flaming for me If that's what everyone now thinks.
I can assure you that I am not, but I guess that is going to be difficult to prove once everyone thinks I am.
I wonder if a job at HTC would be better than my current employment
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They don't think you're from HTC. They said they'd welcome HTC to come in and see everything you're talking about and seeing that they're phones would sell alot better if they implemented alot of the stuff we're doing ourselves afterwards.
they allready visit the forum and they are aware of what we do and use...
anyway..where do you think they get bug fixes from!
donatom3 said:
They don't think you're from HTC. They said they'd welcome HTC to come in and see everything you're talking about and seeing that they're phones would sell alot better if they implemented alot of the stuff we're doing ourselves afterwards.
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DOH!!! I read it wrong when the first reply said Welcome, HTC..thank god for that..I thought I was going to be in for thousands of messages asking me about graphics drivers
faria said:
they allready visit the forum and they are aware of what we do and use...
anyway..where do you think they get bug fixes from!
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My sentiments exactly.. And I'm sure their not the only 1's!!!
faria said:
they allready visit the forum and they are aware of what we do and use...
anyway..where do you think they get bug fixes from!
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LOL.. I do get the impression that there are some talented people here.
faria said:
they allready visit the forum and they are aware of what we do and use...
anyway..where do you think they get bug fixes from!
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It's not only bug fixes from guys like you faria but the forum also provides a completely cost free customer survey/opinion base of product performance, enhancements and application inclusions.
Up until now though, I don't think they have had enough incentive to fix past issues because they thought the complaints were not serious enough to effect future sales.
They definately have reason to worry this time....
For me, if they ignore us and don't fix any of the issues our phones are plagued by, then im not even gonna sell this phone when it comes time. ill throw it away and buy a damn blackjack or eten
ericc191 said:
For me, if they ignore us and don't fix any of the issues our phones are plagued by, then im not even gonna sell this phone when it comes time. ill throw it away and buy a damn blackjack or eten
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IMO - Having switched from an Eten x500 to the TYTN II/Kaiser I personally would not recommend it over a Kaiser. My experiences of it in a year of use how been far exceeded by 1 week of use with my TYTN II.
ericc191 said:
For me, if they ignore us and don't fix any of the issues our phones are plagued by, then im not even gonna sell this phone when it comes time. ill throw it away and buy a damn blackjack or eten
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Exactly.. They better give me a 100% working kaiser (fast camera, video drivers etc..) or this will be my last PDA from them
Eraser85 said:
Exactly.. They better give me a 100% working kaiser (fast camera, video drivers etc..) or this will be my last PDA from them
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Yeah, all I meant was that I'd move to a different brand. I just threw Eten out there cause it was the first thing that popped into my head.
yea eric, im pretty sure i'd do the same. im hoping for a hit on the next one

physical keyboard problems

on my physical keyboard on my tilt some of the keys are not very responsive...they dont have good tactile feedback when you push on them. it really came to my attention when i worked on one of my co-workers tilt and his had a lot better feedback...dont know if its fixable or not?? ideas?
Sometimes it amazes me on what people will post now days.
Either send it in for service or get a new keyboard and replace it.
that's funny it amazes me that there are still people out there (such as yourself) who take the time to post a worthless reply...and you are shocked at my post...
think you should step back and think before you post.
and just so you know i did have a replacment sent to me but it felt the same as mine so i sent it back. FYI we have about 6 tilts in my office i've checked 2 of them and there is a definite difference in the feel.
Are you expecting a cab fix for worn out keys? Seriously?
You're complaining about the feel of your keyboard, so what do you expect from anyone here? It's not a software problem, and your not happy with a hardware fix, what else is there?
ChumleyEX said:
Are you expecting a cab fix for worn out keys? Seriously?
You're complaining about the feel of your keyboard, so what do you expect from anyone here? It's not a software problem, and your not happy with a hardware fix, what else is there?
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Not to beat a dead horse or prolong this thread, but I agree and I will try to be nice,. If you don't like your phone, the feel , the speed , the camera, the video playback and the hundreds of whines about the tilt, then get a new phone. The waste of time time here is not the response, it is the fact that much of this forum has turned into the weiner whiner line.
I love my Tilt, it is the best phone I have ever had and I have had a lot. If you don't like HTC or your phone, get a new one, nice and simple.
starting to wish i never posted this...
I love my tilt. no, i'm not expecting a software fix. (even though at&t had me reboot my phone in attempt to fix it) yes i would be happy with a hardware fix...its just the replacement phone i got was the same.
if you have access to more than one device try a couple of them out see if you can notice the difference in keyboards (my co-workers can, and they can tell that mine has some issue)
what i was hoping for was someone who is aware of what i'm talking about and could say yea...take your phone a part and do this to fix it...instead im getting this (see above)
who ever is in charge feel free to kill this thread because it's going no where fast!!!!
Per request thread closed. You can replace the keyboard if you want, though personally i'd pay someone to do that for you rather than trying it yourself if it's that big an issue. You could also try a warranty replacement if you're eligible.
Side Note: Senior members and should know better than to go around harrassing noobs with silly questions. It is the job of those who know more to educate those who know less. If you choose to not be helpful then it is much better to say nothing. No need to create drama where there wasn't any. Just a reminder to all.

Cannot install game, Root Certificate Error

Hi all, I appreciate any help with this.
I currently have a cooked ROM and got Media Net to work. I wanted to download a game that the MediaMall on AT&T offers but after purchasing and trying to download I keep getting this error message:
"The root certificate used for Chocolate Shop(The game) cannot be found. -56 Please contact the application provider for more information.
Could anyone tell me how I can get this to work if possible or how and where to download a certificate and install it. This game is a java game.
Thanks for your time in reading this.
P.S. I have tried searching and just haven't seen any fix for it...
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AT&T Fuze
[ROMeOSĀ²][WM6.1][ENG][09APR][2200H] v1.95.4 (21042.1.6.1) FULL RHODIUM | CAMERA FIXED
Radio:1.02.25.32
My apologies for posting in the wrong sub forum @ first. >.<
Hello folks. I've been dealing with the exact same problem as the above poster, and I only have about 2 hours remaining before the download links expire. I've searched high and low for a resolution to this problem, but I've only managed to turn up this single forum post with no replies.
If someone does know the solution to this issue I would be so very much appreciative of some help. If its of any use, I'm currently running the latest version of EnergyRom.
Thanks for your time guys.
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Hello folks. I've been dealing with the exact same problem as the above poster, and I only have about 2 hours remaining before the download links expire. I've searched high and low for a resolution to this problem, but I've only managed to turn up this single forum post with no replies.
If someone does know the solution to this issue I would be so very much appreciative of some help. If its of any use, I'm currently running the latest version of EnergyRom.
Thanks for your time guys.
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Find and install SDKCerts.cab
Appreciate the effort man, but I installed SDKcerts.cab to no effect. This whole ordeal has gotten me so frustrated its not even funny.
You seemed pretty certain though. Is there some other step I missed? Or should I just call it a loss. I'm outside of my area of knowledge at this point.
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Appreciate the effort man, but I installed SDKcerts.cab to no effect. This whole ordeal has gotten me so frustrated its not even funny.
You seemed pretty certain though. Is there some other step I missed? Or should I just call it a loss. I'm outside of my area of knowledge at this point.
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Strange, SDKCerts will usually fix a certification issue.
Try using advanced config and in the last section of Misc tweaks, disable Security Warnings.
well, its a moot point by now, but just in case you were curious, I went to advanced config and security warnings were already disabled. bit of a conundrum, eh? I wish there were some way for me to figure this out, cause I definitely wouldn't wish this problem on anyone. I'm so used to getting things to work, and I got beat.
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well, its a moot point by now, but just in case you were curious, I went to advanced config and security warnings were already disabled. bit of a conundrum, eh? I wish there were some way for me to figure this out, cause I definitely wouldn't wish this problem on anyone. I'm so used to getting things to work, and I got beat.
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I would suggest flashing back to stock and see if it works, then flash your custom ROM and test then.

[Q] i'm a noob to modifying phone software

i just got my upgrade, to the att HTC tilt 2 (opened the box today). when i upgrade i always research, i read about software issues to stock units and a couple ppl spoke of mods. i don't know the language of mods, but i learn fast. i need to know a few basic terms, procedures and what i need to speed up and stop the error msgs i have gotten multipule times just today. which mods are the most user friendly and least glitchy. thank you to all in advance.
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i just got my upgrade, to the att HTC tilt 2 (opened the box today). when i upgrade i always research, i read about software issues to stock units and a couple ppl spoke of mods. i don't know the language of mods, but i learn fast. i need to know a few basic terms, procedures and what i need to speed up and stop the error msgs i have gotten multipule times just today. which mods are the most user friendly and least glitchy. thank you to all in advance.
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look around in the rom sections and use the "search" function without hesitation.
also search around before posting a question or request, to avoid reposts and nuisances.
hope this helps
hippy joe said:
i just got my upgrade, to the att HTC tilt 2 (opened the box today). when i upgrade i always research, i read about software issues to stock units and a couple ppl spoke of mods. i don't know the language of mods, but i learn fast. i need to know a few basic terms, procedures and what i need to speed up and stop the error msgs i have gotten multipule times just today. which mods are the most user friendly and least glitchy. thank you to all in advance.
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Heya Hippie! And congrats on a great device. I've had my Tilt 2 for about 9 months now and just keep loving it more and more. What are you looking to do to the fone besides stop the error messages? Lemme know, I can give you any help you need. Or you can email me directly or leave me a message on here. I've learned what to look for and also to watch out for, but as anyone here will tell you, we all have differences of opinions, likes and dislikes. Also depending on your taste and how far you'd like to go with your device will vary how far we can go. To get rid of any error messages, which one I can guarantee says: need NETCF.Messages.EN.wm.cab (May not include the ".cab") That's one I ran into a lot before I got a ROM from the threads here. I promise you Hippie, anything you may need will most likely be here on XDA-Developers. This is a great site with many awesome people. As the previous post mentions, use the search at the top. It will help you a great deal!!
Good Luck!!
Jeremy
thanks, panther. I found on the HTC website that they recomend replacing touchflo 3d with sense, which i did and thought i'd give it a try. error messages are gone but it still has a few things i don't like about it. so i think i may try something new when i get the time to. i see your configurations and i think i'll start there, seeing how you are happy with it. then i'll go from there if i want to try something else

[Q] Loud Popping/"Gunfire" sound on CM9

Hi all,
I just installed CM9 on my Touchpad earlier today, and whenever I try to perform ANY task with sound (e.g. typing on the keyboard, receiving a notification, playing music, etc.), I hear a loud, sharp series of static-filled pops, almost like the sound of gunfire on one of the old G.I. Joe tanks I played with as a kid.
I've searched multiple forums, but couldn't find any specific issues such as this. Everything else seems to be working well so far, I just don't know if it's something I can potentially fix, if I should reflash, or if I totally messed something up!
FWIW, the Touchpad was jailbroken before, but I don't think that matters for a different partition.(?)
- Anyway, the tablet is running CM build 9-20120329 Nightly tenderloin (Build# IML74K)
Thanks in advance for any help!
tragicallyhip said:
Hi all,
I just installed CM9 on my Touchpad earlier today, and whenever I try to perform ANY task with sound (e.g. typing on the keyboard, receiving a notification, playing music, etc.), I hear a loud, sharp series of static-filled pops, almost like the sound of gunfire on one of the old G.I. Joe tanks I played with as a kid.
I've searched multiple forums, but couldn't find any specific issues such as this. Everything else seems to be working well so far, I just don't know if it's something I can potentially fix, if I should reflash, or if I totally messed something up!
FWIW, the Touchpad was jailbroken before, but I don't think that matters for a different partition.(?)
- Anyway, the tablet is running CM build 9-20120329 Nightly tenderloin (Build# IML74K)
Thanks in advance for any help!
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To say you searched and found no info is pretty much a lie since it's a well documented issue some Touchpads have with audio.... If the last few nightly ROMs don't fix it then you have one of those Touchpads that is just gonna have issues
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
cdzo72 said:
To say you searched and found no info is pretty much a lie since it's a well documented issue some Touchpads have with audio.... If the last few nightly ROMs don't fix it then you have one of those Touchpads that is just gonna have issues
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
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You are foolish. Dead stupid, in fact. I searched, and unless you'd like to link it up, the "documented" audio issues involve audio not working, speaker/headset confusion, and static or distortion occurring especially when the screen shut off. NOTHING about not working at all.
I fixed it on my own, but not with thanks to you. Since calling you a douchebag could violate forum rules, I'll simply state that your attitude would be symptomatic of having the personality of a douche.
And I got it fixed by myself, by the way. Clown.
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You are foolish. Dead stupid, in fact. I searched, and unless you'd like to link it up, the "documented" audio issues involve audio not working, speaker/headset confusion, and static or distortion occurring especially when the screen shut off. NOTHING about not working at all.
I fixed it on my own, but not with thanks to you. Since calling you a douchebag could violate forum rules, I'll simply state that your attitude would be symptomatic of having the personality of a douche.
And I got it fixed by myself, by the way. Clown.
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Getting it fixed on your own is what you should've done on your own instead of crying about it and wanting to be spoonfed the answer
No I ain't stupid... when i have problem's 99% of the time I get them fixed on my own crybaby
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
cdzo72 said:
Getting it fixed on your own is what you should've done on your own instead of crying about it and wanting to be spoonfed the answer
No I ain't stupid... when i have problem's 99% of the time I get them fixed on my own crybaby
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
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Cdzo.... How have you not been banned yet. I've yet to see you do anything but put people down in the touchpad section. For someone who claims numerous times to never have been spoonfed anything and always finds solutions on their own.. You don't seem to know a whole heck of a lot.
Anyhow, have you tried doing a clean install? Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache/dalvik or try another ROM?
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And if you're going to use nightly builds I would suggest going with a more recent one.. I have no issues with the latest.
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I would suggest that you use the latest nightly build to... if you're still experiencing the error after flashing. Then I suggest that you use webos doctor to format the touchpad and reinstall cm9 without any MODS. (Have you applied the Mic Fix?)
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Cdzo.... How have you not been banned yet. I've yet to see you do anything but put people down in the touchpad section. For someone who claims numerous times to never have been spoonfed anything and always finds solutions on their own.. You don't seem to know a whole heck of a lot.
Anyhow, have you tried doing a clean install? Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache/dalvik or try another ROM?
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Yeah you know a lot too dontcha... especially since you suggested go with a recently nightly just like I did.
Why have I not been banned? That's easy! I haven't cursed or flamed anyone! I merely call it like it is. Just like those that tell me not to read the newbie posts that clutter the forum, my advice to the rest of you is the same... if you don't like what I have to say to a post then don't read it. Just like the newbie thinks they can post without putting forth some effort then I think I can respond what the VAST majority of the more experienced would like to say but don't dare or just don't have the time.
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
cdzo72 said:
Yeah you know a lot too dontcha... especially since you suggested go with a recently nightly just like I did.
Why have I not been banned? That's easy! I haven't cursed or flamed anyone! I merely call it like it is. Just like those that tell me not to read the newbie posts that clutter the forum, my advice to the rest of you is the same... if you don't like what I have to say to a post then don't read it. Just like the newbie thinks they can post without putting forth some effort then I think I can respond what the VAST majority of the more experienced would like to say but don't dare or just don't have the time.
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although if you followed the 'advice' of others about not posting that kind of stuff...it would have a bigger effect than you telling others not to read your post. i'm not suggesting you to be banned....but leave the moderating to the mods....im sure one day they'll get fed up of the same threads being made again and again and again and decide to put their foot down. Till then just offer advice without the bluntness. at the end of the day it's not like you're hosting xda that all these threads are taking up your server space and you end up paying more, so chill out
its not like what you're saying is total bs (unlike countless others ive seen)....there are other ways to say it though and yours isn't really a good way. That's how i call it, regardless of what others are saying for you to be banned for just pointing out that someone's done something SLIGHTLY wrong (albeit with some anger)
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although if you followed the 'advice' of others about not posting that kind of stuff...it would have a bigger effect than you telling others not to read your post. i'm not suggesting you to be banned....but leave the moderating to the mods....im sure one day they'll get fed up of the same threads being made again and again and again and decide to put their foot down. Till then just offer advice without the bluntness. at the end of the day it's not like you're hosting xda that all these threads are taking up your server space and you end up paying more, so chill out
its not like what you're saying is total bs (unlike countless others ive seen)....there are other ways to say it though and yours isn't really a good way. That's how i call it, regardless of what others are saying for you to be banned for just pointing out that someone's done something SLIGHTLY wrong (albeit with some anger)
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I appreciate your comments but the putting the foot down was supposed to go down last year with the iron fist rules but all I saw was the situation get worse. And as long as most folks respond to the noobs just to feel good about themselves the problem will not go away
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cdzo72 said:
I appreciate your comments but the putting the foot down was supposed to go down last year with the iron fist rules but all I saw was the situation get worse. And as long as most folks respond to the noobs just to feel good about themselves the problem will not go away
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Then I'd suggest emailing the mods for each time you see that....they can't ban you based on spamming if you show them the bit where they said to come down iron fist rules regrading these threads....food for thought
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ace9988 said:
Then I'd suggest emailing the mods for each time you see that....they can't ban you based on spamming if you show them the bit where they said to come down iron fist rules regrading these threads....food for thought
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using Tapatalk
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czdo, I'm waiting for the link to the specific problem that I was having. Since your searching prowess is vastly superior to mine, it shouldn't be a problem for you. Unless you really are just trying to be a jerk. Prove someone wrong or get off the pot.
This is me, a n00b, calling you out.
Thank you to the two others who suggested the latest nightlies. I had seen that the build I used had few reported problems other than Wifi, so I tried that first before I went to anything newer!
tragicallyhip said:
czdo, I'm waiting for the link to the specific problem that I was having. Since your searching prowess is vastly superior to mine, it shouldn't be a problem for you. Unless you really are just trying to be a jerk. Prove someone wrong or get off the pot.
This is me, a n00b, calling you out.
Thank you to the two others who suggested the latest nightlies. I had seen that the build I used had few reported problems other than Wifi, so I tried that first before I went to anything newer!
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two wrongs don't make a right dude.
If you could film the sound or put a clip of it it might help cuz the audio produces loads of noises not just one

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