[Q] Help! Cannot enter recovery mode. - Motorola Droid and Milestone General

Hi have OG Milestone, with OR & CM7.1.2 working great, till today, when adfree suddenly stopped working. So I try and go into recovery to re-enable...
Have tried to reboot to recovery, it just reboots.
Have tried the 3 finger method etc, get the triangle but it immediately disappears! Then reboots.
Anyone provide any pointers?

I think GOT's open recovery requires you to press both camera and power button to boot into.
Can you try?

tennyleaz said:
I think GOT's open recovery requires you to press both camera and power button to boot into.
Can you try?
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Hi
Have tried this too several times.
I'm at a loss.
Does anyone know how I can re-flash a recovery when the phone is like this?
Thanks

joe2316 said:
Hi
Have tried this too several times.
I'm at a loss.
Does anyone know how I can re-flash a recovery when the phone is like this?
Thanks
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Maybe reinstall GOT open recovery?
Delete your openrecovery folder in sdcard, and dowload a new copy.

joe2316 said:
Hi
Have tried this too several times.
I'm at a loss.
Does anyone know how I can re-flash a recovery when the phone is like this?
Thanks
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have u tried: open the keyboard and try X + Power
if that doesnt work well, +1 to my post above me.

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[Q] HELP! Phone stuck in unuseable state

Hi
I've been having problems with the HOME button on my phone. I've been running PA2.51 on it so thought it was probably the ROM. I went to flash the newer 2.99 ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115167
After I followed the instructions I rebooted the phone and now I'm stuck with loads of FC! I can't even reboot into recovery or download mode because the stupid HOME button doesn't work.
I don't know what to do??
Can anyone help or advise please? I'd want to get my files off the thing if I can't save it sigh
DaBountyHunter said:
Hi
I've been having problems with the HOME button on my phone. I've been running PA2.51 on it so thought it was probably the ROM. I went to flash the newer 2.99 ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115167
After I followed the instructions I rebooted the phone and now I'm stuck with loads of FC! I can't even reboot into recovery or download mode because the stupid HOME button doesn't work.
I don't know what to do??
Can anyone help or advise please? I'd want to get my files off the thing if I can't save it sigh
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just check out the "FAQ and troubleshooting" in post #3 of the rom.....
I did but I can't even get into recovery or download mode because of my dodgy HOME key. Is there no other way to force my phone into recovery by plugging it into the computer???
DaBountyHunter said:
I did but I can't even get into recovery or download mode because of my dodgy HOME key. Is there no other way to force my phone into recovery by plugging it into the computer???
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okie.... do this IF USB DEBUGGING WAS ENABLED
> connect ur phone to pc using usb..
> now run CMD on pc...
> now type "adb reboot recovery"....
> wait for it to work...
now u should be in recovery
Thanks will try and give that a go. If this fails I'll have to get this sorted via insurance
EDIT: GAH! It can't find the device. Looks like I'm out of luck?
DaBountyHunter said:
Thanks will try and give that a go. If this fails I'll have to get this sorted via insurance
EDIT: GAH! It can't find the device. Looks like I'm out of luck?
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if that also dosent work...
then if u know how to use PC odin.. u can pull ur battery out then reinsert it....
then hold down the VOLUME DOWN button and press the POWER BUTTON for 2 sec. and then release it ... but keep holding down the VOLUME DOWN button...
now u should be in download mode in which u can flash any other rom using PC odin..
gonna give download option a go. Thanks
Well that's rubbish I flashed the stock 4.0.4 ROM and it's stuck on the Samsung logo now. Really not my day today...
try flashing any GB stock rom
DaBountyHunter said:
Well that's rubbish I flashed the stock 4.0.4 ROM and it's stuck on the Samsung logo now. Really not my day today...
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Install Philz kernel using recovery and do a factory reset.

Stuck after data factory reset.

I'm running streak droid honeycomb. I did a factory data reset through the settings menu and the device reboooted, appeared to be resetting but no I'm stuck on a screen with the android character and a triangle with a red exclamation.
I rooted and installed this so long ago that I'm lost. I mostly mess around with my phone. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Did you try to get into recovery after charging it? You could reflash that way or nvflash it again.
But WHY THE RUM?!!!
Follow the instructions here:
Streak 7 Flashing Guide
to get into Recovery Mode. Then select option 3; "Factory Reset (User data and Internal tablet storage".
That'll get you back to bone stock assuming all you really did was root it. Done this a bunch of times. It'll work.
joeaux said:
Follow the instructions here:
Streak 7 Flashing Guide
to get into Recovery Mode. Then select option 3; "Factory Reset (User data and Internal tablet storage".
That'll get you back to bone stock assuming all you really did was root it. Done this a bunch of times. It'll work.
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I hope it's alright I jump in...as I have the same problem. Stock HoneyComb 3.2 not rooted. Would boot up fine, but was unable to get into recovery or fastboot so performed a factory reset through privacy setting and now stuck on the logo. I was (don't know now able to see connect using nvflash but unable to locate any clear instructions on how to flash a ROM (either a new one or stock). Hence the factory reset.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
Jacqueline
JacquiG said:
I hope it's alright I jump in...as I have the same problem. Stock HoneyComb 3.2 not rooted. Would boot up fine, but was unable to get into recovery or fastboot so performed a factory reset through privacy setting and now stuck on the logo. I was (don't know now able to see connect using nvflash but unable to locate any clear instructions on how to flash a ROM (either a new one or stock). Hence the factory reset.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
Jacqueline
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NVFlash back to 2.2 using this link: http://d-h.st/iXc
After that using its stock recovery, using the factory Update.pkg, update to HC again. All can be found using links from this starting page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak_7
wptski said:
NVFlash back to 2.2 using this link: http://d-h.st/iXc
After that using its stock recovery, using the factory Update.pkg, update to HC again. All can be found using links from this starting page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak_7
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Thanks wptski.
Using nvflash I got back to 2.2 but the problem remains that I can't boot into either stock recovery or fastboot in order to install an update.pkg.
I can connect in AXP mode but haven't found any instructions of how I can use it to perform an update or install a custom recovery. It's a problem on the tablet - all the drivers are installed on pc and I've never had any problem in the past, as long as I could get the phone into recovery or fastboot. The symptoms are soft keys light up, battery light flashes 4-5 times and then it shuts down. I can boot up normally into 2.2
I should probably find another forum for my 'new'/old problem...as I'm not stuck at Dell logo anymore :silly:
Jacqui
JacquiG said:
Thanks wptski.
Using nvflash I got back to 2.2 but the problem remains that I can't boot into either stock recovery or fastboot in order to install an update.pkg.
I can connect in AXP mode but haven't found any instructions of how I can use it to perform an update or install a custom recovery. It's a problem on the tablet - all the drivers are installed on pc and I've never had any problem in the past, as long as I could get the phone into recovery or fastboot. The symptoms are soft keys light up, battery light flashes 4-5 times and then it shuts down. I can boot up normally into 2.2
I should probably find another forum for my 'new'/old problem...as I'm not stuck at Dell logo anymore :silly:
Jacqui
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Okay, to get into the stock recovery and /or Fastboot mode you are holding the up/down volume button and the power ON button at the same time, correct? It does take a 2-3 seconds for either to come up on the screen.
You can't installing anything from APX mode or get into recovery mode from it either.
wptski said:
Okay, to get into the stock recovery and /or Fastboot mode you are holding the up/down volume button and the power ON button at the same time, correct? It does take a 2-3 seconds for either to come up on the screen.
You can't installing anything from APX mode or get into recovery mode from it either.
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Correct re: stock recovery/fastboot - lights flash shuts down. I can get into APX mode, that's how I got 2.2 on it. I can't find instructions though on how to do anything else with APX - like get into recovery mode The link giveen provided me in another post has a prewritten batch file I used - so my thanks goes to the author.
JacquiG said:
Correct re: stock recovery/fastboot - lights flash shuts down. I can get into APX mode, that's how I got 2.2 on it. I can't find instructions though on how to do anything else with APX - like get into recovery mode The link giveen provided me in another post has a prewritten batch file I used - so my thanks goes to the author.
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Just to be clear, you are pressing and holding those buttons at the same time for several seconds?
wptski said:
Just to be clear, you are pressing and holding those buttons at the same time for several seconds?
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correct - left vol button + pwr or right vol button + power: lights flash, turns off - both left and right w/usb connect for apx successful
JacquiG said:
correct - left vol button + pwr or right vol button + power: lights flash, turns off - both left and right w/usb connect for apx successful
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Have you tried to NVFlash 2.2 again? From your other post, you were on 3.2 before so I'd retry the NVFlash again, at least. It seems that you got into stock recovery mode before so the buttons did work before although I have heard of them getting stuck with both ON.
wptski said:
Have you tried to NVFlash 2.2 again? From your other post, you were on 3.2 before so I'd retry the NVFlash again, at least. It seems that you got into stock recovery mode before so the buttons did work before although I have heard of them getting stuck with both ON.
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Thanks so much for your help wptski!
I re -nvflash'd 2.2 with the same result....successful flash and can boot into OS. Still unable to get into stock recovery or fastboot. The buttons don't feel stuck - but? Can I use nvflash to get anything other than 2.2 on to it? This all started with wanting nothing more than a 'simple' root Since I"m broken, any chance I can use nvflash to to get TWRP and ICSB4 on it - nothing to lose at this point
Another thought: would moving to a linux machine open up more possibilities?
JacquiG said:
Thanks so much for your help wptski!
I re -nvflash'd 2.2 with the same result....successful flash and can boot into OS. Still unable to get into stock recovery or fastboot. The buttons don't feel stuck - but? Can I use nvflash to get anything other than 2.2 on to it? This all started with wanting nothing more than a 'simple' root Since I"m broken, any chance I can use nvflash to to get TWRP and ICSB4 on it - nothing to lose at this point
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Here's a test to see if your buttons are stuck since you have the NVFlash drivers installed, with the S7 OFF just plug into your PC, if you hear the normal audio sound when you plug in something into your USB port, they are stuck. Not sure if it would boot normally with stuck buttons.
wptski said:
Here's a test to see if your buttons are stuck since you have the NVFlash drivers installed, with the S7 OFF just plug into your PC, if you hear the normal audio sound when you plug in something into your USB port, they are stuck. Not sure if it would boot normally with stuck buttons.
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no sound when turned off and plugged into usb
JacquiG said:
no sound when turned off and plugged into usb
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Only one last suggestion is to redownload 2.2 and flash again.
wptski said:
Only one last suggestion is to redownload 2.2 and flash again.
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Thanks, I'll try that. Is there maybe another download I should try with md5 check? Or just use the same one I have?
Third time's a charm?! :fingers-crossed:
Update: unfortunatley, no change. I guess for now my Streak is stuck on 2.2 and I'll use it as an alarm clock
Thanks so much for your help!
JacquiG said:
Thanks, I'll try that. Is there maybe another download I should try with md5 check? Or just use the same one I have?
Third time's a charm?! :fingers-crossed:
Update: unfortunatley, no change. I guess for now my Streak is stuck on 2.2 and I'll use it as an alarm clock
Thanks so much for your help!
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I can put my copy in DropBox and give you the link if you want?
Here's a link to my copy: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/21386595/Restore to 2.2.rar

[Q] problem with data and odin

I have been trying to Odin my phone back to stock after a major crash. I have all the correct files, however when the phone rebooted it tells me to wipe my data or I will have problems, every thing fc and I mean everything. I can not get into recovery but have no problem getting into download mode.
Can someone please help me?
timboger said:
I have been trying to Odin my phone back to stock after a major crash. I have all the correct files, however when the phone rebooted it tells me to wipe my data or I will have problems, every thing fc and I mean everything. I can not get into recovery but have no problem getting into download mode.
Can someone please help me?
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Have you been able to get in to recovery before?
Pull out the battery, put it back in and then press power while holding the volume up key. Let go of power button like 2 or 3 seconds after the logo pops up. You might have to try it a few times to get it right.
timboger said:
I have been trying to Odin my phone back to stock after a major crash. I have all the correct files, however when the phone rebooted it tells me to wipe my data or I will have problems, every thing fc and I mean everything. I can not get into recovery but have no problem getting into download mode.
Can someone please help me?
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What recovery are you using?
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda app-developers app
meekrawb said:
Have you been able to get in to recovery before?
Pull out the battery, put it back in and then press power while holding the volume up key. Let go of power button like 2 or 3 seconds after the logo pops up. You might have to try it a few times to get it right.
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The best I can do is get the menu to pop up, but when I try to use it the screen goes blank. Press the power button again and the menu comes back.
Is there any way to wipe data with odin?

[Q] Can't enter recovery mode

Hi,
After updating to 4.2.2 I rooted my Xperia by ibtimes.co.uk/articles/484784/20130630/xperia-z-root-android422-jellybean-locked-bootloader.htm manual. And after successful rooting and installing some root apps I decided to install CWM recovery to backup my system. I installed the recovery following androidteen.com/sony-xperia-z-install-clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-with-locked-bootloader manual. Everything went nice and smooth and I entered the recovery mode (by pressing Vol Up while LED was green during booting) and made a backup (btw is that a nandroid backup?). The problem is that I can enter the recovery only once after "flashing" the phone with CWM. Any combination of volume keys, power key or LED will not let me enter it again later. Can anyone guide me how to enter to recovery mode anytime or fix this problem so I can use my backup if needed?
Thank you in advance!
mrzzzak said:
Hi,
After updating to 4.2.2 I rooted my Xperia by ibtimes.co.uk/articles/484784/20130630/xperia-z-root-android422-jellybean-locked-bootloader.htm manual. And after successful rooting and installing some root apps I decided to install CWM recovery to backup my system. I installed the recovery following androidteen.com/sony-xperia-z-install-clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-with-locked-bootloader manual. Everything went nice and smooth and I entered the recovery mode (by pressing Vol Up while LED was green during booting) and made a backup (btw is that a nandroid backup?). The problem is that I can enter the recovery only once after "flashing" the phone with CWM. Any combination of volume keys, power key or LED will not let me enter it again later. Can anyone guide me how to enter to recovery mode anytime or fix this problem so I can use my backup if needed?
Thank you in advance!
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Hey, i use to have this issue with the Z so i just installed this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 that should always let u into recovery, when the phone vibrates and the led goes green hold up. Yeah a backup is a nandroid backup. If you cant get that to work ill try help out further.
When exiting recovery did you answer the question with 'yes'? If so that's the problem. You have to answer no or have to flash a patch by doomlord.
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When exiting recovery did you answer the question with 'yes'? If so that's the problem. You have to answer no or have to flash a patch by doomlord.
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There is no question when I exit recovery. The only option to exit recovery is reboot now (atleast I guess). What patch are you talking about? Could you provide me some link pls.
Well the dualboot is definitely last resort but I would rather fix this CWM issue :/
Yeah this happened to me also, you need to use the dual recovery instead
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2
I don't see the point of a dual recovery. That recovery itself already contains CWM and add TWRP. What would I need 2 recoveries? There should be a way how to make CWM work somehow. Hmmm :/
mrzzzak said:
I don't see the point of a dual recovery. That recovery itself already contains CWM and add TWRP. What would I need 2 recoveries? There should be a way how to make CWM work somehow. Hmmm :/
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Nobody seems to be maintaining the older releases of the recoveries for locked bootloaders. This is a known issue with them on 4.2.2 firmwares.
Just install the dual recovery and use only CWM recovery. You will literally notice no difference.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2
ttlessn veins
I've got the same problem.
so... I installed XZ Dual Recovery AND the zip file.... Flashed the Honami port (eXistenZ Ultra V1) and flashed the Dual recovery at the same time ( just as it says to do)
Now i can enter TWRP no problem, but when i push volume up it just sends the LED purple, and stays on the sony logo...
any one else having this problem???
Thanks so much for posting this, worked like a charm!
Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...
i have the same problem
krisztian b said:
Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...
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can anyone help please, or is it a hardware problem.
Thanking in advance
zajjy55 said:
can anyone help please, or is it a hardware problem.
Thanking in advance
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Which recovery you using?
Same problem more or less
krisztian b said:
Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...
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Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?
TechShui said:
Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?
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Reinstall the recovery
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
TechShui said:
Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?
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Install this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
and just press volume up key @ green led
Problem Solved?
titanunleashed said:
Install this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
and just press volume up key @ green led
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I need updates for this problem. Does anyone who experiencing the problem managed to solve it? Because I did have the same problem and I need solution. Please update regarding this matter. Thank you very much in advance.

Samsung Galaxy 5 "recovery-reboot loop?"

Dear people,
So i tried flashing my android phone with rashr and installing Android 6.0 marshmallow, so when i went into rashr and pressed "reboot into recovery mode on boot"
it keeps booting into recovery mode, although i have a black screen when it's in recovery mode and i can tell that it's on because the phone gets warmer the longer it's on.
I've honestly tried everything on the Internet, i think i even got some viruses on my computer now, is there anything i can do?
Or am i screwed? ;c
Thanks,
Alanaaya
Can you boot into download mode?
justinxfan said:
Can you boot into download mode?
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No, i can't every time i reboot by removing my battery i get into recovery mode with a black screen
Alanaaya said:
No, i can't every time i reboot by removing my battery i get into recovery mode with a black screen
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Immediately press home, volume down and power when you put the battery in. Try that.
justinxfan said:
Immediately press home, volume down and power when you put the battery in. Try that.
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Damn, thank you! Did this just save my ass?
EDIT: What do i do now i'm in the download mode?
Alanaaya said:
Damn, thank you! Did this just save my ass?
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It booted into download mode?
justinxfan said:
It booted into download mode?
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Yes it did, for some odd reason - What now?
Alanaaya said:
Yes it did, for some odd reason - What now?
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Flash stock firmware
justinxfan said:
Flash stock firmware
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Well, i've been trying to do that but whenever i add the firmware and press start it will just pop-up a box and tell me that odin has stopped working :/
Reboot loop/recovery
Soo, im having the same problem as OP
However, my odin seems to be working fine, and im using the correct firmware.
but... When i do flash it the problem persist nothing changes, so im sorta stuck in a boot loop
anyone that can help ?
Alanaaya said:
Well, i've been trying to do that but whenever i add the firmware and press start it will just pop-up a box and tell me that odin has stopped working :/
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Use this version of odin
http://www.android.gs/download-odin-3-09/
Also what version of windows are you running?

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