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I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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Nxxx said:
I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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You call using TalkaTone and text with G Voice.
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Where did you find a compatible talkatone?
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ateebtk said:
I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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you have to install the Google voice app, allow it access to your Google account. Once you open the voice affiliation due the first time you will be able to allow it access.
Then whenever you text/receive text you will see the notification...It's like chatting.
You have to have Google voice number previously for it to work.
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Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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I'm going to assume because I am in tablet ui that they aren't compatible. I only Google Talk is available for me
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They are compatible for me
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I had to set my dpi back to 213 then clear store data and Google services. I'm good to go now. can I receive calls from talkatone on here or only my mobile phone?
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Try sipdroid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N24HCaxoqYU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I am so glad to read this. I had it setup on my Samsung 10.1 and want it to work on this one.
Thanks for the info. Also i used it for texting also i thought. Good program
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I am using GrooveIP and it works great.
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Groove IP works perfect for me. No longer will people think my G-Note is a big phone!!
acegolfer said:
Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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+1 for groove IP pro, works great and I use text+ gold for sending and receiving texts. Might have to have a different number for each app but it works.
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I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.
mi7chy said:
I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.
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I second this!
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Google Voice and GrooveIP
I agree. I've been using GV and GrooveIP on my galaxy player for several months. I'm glad to see that this combo works even better on the Nexus 7.
+1 for GrooveIP
You can use it as a speakerphone, but with a headset it's fantastic. (as long as you have a solid internet connection)
On my other tablets I had to tweak the settings to make it usable, but on the N7 I have had no issues whatsoever using the default settings.
Hi , I was messing about with the Google music app tonight and it seems to be letting me upload music and listen to it on my nexus 7.
I stay in the UK and I know it was meant to released soon but thought I would let you guys know it seems available now.
Apologies if this is old news.
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What about the music recognition? Does it upload the songs or does it recognize them?
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Hi , I was messing about with the Google music app tonight and it seems to be letting me upload music and listen to it on my nexus 7.
I stay in the UK and I know it was meant to released soon but thought I would let you guys know it seems available now.
Apologies if this is old news.
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Where did you download the app from, the play store? I am using it with an account set up via a proxy. Wondering if I'll have to do anything once its official in the UK.
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Where did you download the app from, the play store? I am using it with an account set up via a proxy. Wondering if I'll have to do anything once its official in the UK.
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It was installed on my Nexus 7 out of the box.
Tris
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It was installed on my Nexus 7 out of the box.
Tris
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When did you get your Nexus, which model is it? Sorry for all the questions, just curious, I have one ordered which is due to arrive in 2 weeks this thursday :fingers-crossed:
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When did you get your Nexus, which model is it? Sorry for all the questions, just curious, I have one ordered which is due to arrive in 2 weeks this thursday :fingers-crossed:
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I got mine last Saturday at HMV in the UK. It is the 16Gb model that was reduced.
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I got mine last Saturday at HMV in the UK. It is the 16Gb model that was reduced.
Tris
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Cool thanks, very interesting, can't wait for mine to arrive.
It was on mine out of the box. 16gb from Carphone Warehouse back in September.
I use it through a proxy.
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I use it through a proxy.
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I think you only need the proxy to sign up - that's what I did.
Once you have done that you can login and upload and download from any IP.
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I think you only need the proxy to sign up - that's what I did.
Once you have done that you can login and upload and download from any IP.
Thanks,
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Ah yes, thats what I did also and use it on my phone without any problem, works really well and looking forward to having it on the Nexus also.
So the setup still needs to be done via VPN?
But then you can use it as and when you please?
PS - If I signup, can I download Google Music onto another device (HOX) and link both devices? To share music etc
Thanks for info !
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So the setup still needs to be done via VPN?
But then you can use it as and when you please?
PS - If I signup, can I download Google Music onto another device (HOX) and link both devices? To share music etc
Thanks for info !
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Of course you can, I've been using Google Music on both my N7 and phone, but I'm curious how we can transfer our musics and account to UK's server when its opened?
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Of course you can, I've been using Google Music on both my N7 and phone, but I'm curious how we can transfer our musics and account to UK's server when its opened?
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@Savalangh - wondering exactly the same thing, dont think I've even uploaded a 1000 songs yet, but would be a major pain having to sit and re-upload from scratch if we had to. Hopefully we just can continue using as is. :fingers-crossed:
I set up Google Music using a Proxy and have been using it for months.
It recently got released OFFICIALLY in the UK and haven't had any problems i.e. I haven't had to re-upload my music or anything else. I believe it's tied to your google account so regardless of where you're using it, it shouldn't make a difference once you're signed up!
bunt83 said:
I set up Google Music using a Proxy and have been using it for months.
It recently got released OFFICIALLY in the UK and haven't had any problems i.e. I haven't had to re-upload my music or anything else. I believe it's tied to your google account so regardless of where you're using it, it shouldn't make a difference once you're signed up!
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We're sorry. The Google Play music player is currently only available in the United States.
Sorry for it not being more helpful, I went on play.Google.com , logged in on my laptop , went to /music and downloaded music manager , then it allowed me to start uploading my music which then appeared on my nexus 7 and allowed me no stream it. No proxy or vpn.
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We're sorry. The Google Play music player is currently only available in the United States.
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Download tunnelbear from the play store, sign up for free, run it and then set up Google music
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kilometers4 said:
Download tunnelbear from the play store, sign up for free, run it and then set up Google music
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You need to do this on a pc first.
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jim1h said:
You need to do this on a pc first.
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You can do it on the 7, just request the desktop site
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kilometers4 said:
You can do it on the 7, just request the desktop site
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Ahh from chrome?
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Did anyone get the software update?
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/chromecast-update.html
Also, if you got it can you please check if they blocked root?
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Did anyone get the software update?
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/chromecast-update.html
Also, if you got it can you please check if they blocked root?
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What is everyone version number (this can be found in the Chromecast program that you use to set it up initially by clicking on your chromecast name and scroll to the bottom). Also didn't know that our usage and crash data was being sent to Google, but I guess it is expected, but we can opt out too, better not watch porn people
Mine version is Build 12072
Updated build number is 12840
source
Mine is 1.1.1 could be because I just got it today.
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Mine is 1.1.1 could be because I just got it today.
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That's the app version. Not the chromecast.
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Kind of OT but the Chromecast extension for Chrome was updated yesterday but who knows what the heck changed since there is no change log.
I received the update, and the connection to the chromecast seems better, I don't get the "can't find a chromecast" message anymore. Now if Netflix could fix their app so I don't SOD on my N4 that would be great. I didn't check root, but I read that root is gone elsewhere on here.
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I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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There are a lot of Google services not available for Canada... Wallet is another not up here yet..
Im glad the radio part works.. cant wait to try it out
I really wish we could buy music from GP here >.<
but there's radio now?
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I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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I can't do this yet here...must be a fluke accident. Cause i can't purchase music and the all access don't work for me yet.
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I can't do this yet here...must be a fluke accident. Cause i can't purchase music and the all access don't work for me yet.
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I know Google music had trouble today. I have accessed it on WiFi and on 3g, on my mobile and laptop at work. Located in Vancouver.
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I know Google music had trouble today. I have accessed it on WiFi and on 3g, on my mobile and laptop at work. Located in Vancouver.
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I can stream my current music i have uploaded, but no way to purchase.
Shall we create a new thread each time some country gets some service available? Do we have to create threads for every country? Come on...
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Gallardo994 said:
Shall we create a new thread each time some country gets some service available? Do we have to create threads for every country? Come on...
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Well, Canada getting anything is quite groundbreaking! Thats what this is all about.
Theres no Radio on my google music... maybe I didnt get update?
Welcome to Canada!
I'm glad a post was made announcing Google Music's availability in Canada, perhaps a new thread dedicated to services actually available to Canadians should be started, for example Amazon app store is finally available to us Canadians (Free app of the Day):victory:
For those who don't care I understand, but many many services are delayed or blocked for us up here so having a resource or post letting us now about one finally getting loose up here is great!
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There are a lot of Google services not available for Canada... Wallet is another not up here yet..
Im glad the radio part works.. cant wait to try it out
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I just checked and hxxp://www.google.ca/wallet/ is up and running but when I try to install the Google Wallet app to my Nexus 4 it says no eligible devices available if it doesn't work why the site with a .ca domain
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I just checked and hxxp://www.google.ca/wallet/ is up and running but when I try to install the Google Wallet app to my Nexus 4 it says no eligible devices available if it doesn't work why the site with a .ca domain
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LOL because Google doesnt like to offer Canada all the services... for US only..
Even google voice doesnt work in Canada.. you need to trick google into thinking your a US resident.. the number they give you is a US number also..
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I just bought pearl jam from Canada and signed up for their radio service! Can't be happier. Did I miss something or is this new for Canada?
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Did you get a App update (what is the version of Google Music you have?)?
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Did you get a App update (what is the version of Google Music you have?)?[
This is how it happened. I accessed the Play Store, and went to Music. It was there that I found music for sale! I immediately bought the new pearl jam cd. I now believe that it was this purchase that brought about the changes to Google music on my phone.
I am running v5.2.1224L.847622
The only thing of note is that in my Google wallet settings, I have a visa for purchases. The address for it is in the U.S..
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Some trickery must be invovled
I just tried to access Google music and I got this message
"The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories"
I wonder if it has something to do with the fact the user who got it working has a Credit card with an American address
biline said:
I just tried to access Google music and I got this message
"The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories"
I wonder if it has something to do with the fact the user who got it working has a Credit card with an American address
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The visa is a Canadian card, I just changed the address to a company in the U.S. that I use for shipping purposes.
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The visa is a Canadian card, I just changed the address to a company in the U.S. that I use for shipping purposes.
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Ah, this is why! Thanks for sharing...
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LOL because Google doesnt like to offer Canada all the services... for US only..
Even google voice doesnt work in Canada.. you need to trick google into thinking your a US resident.. the number they give you is a US number also..
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It's not Google's fault, blame the CRTC & banks, for Google Voice & Wallet not being here.
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marathone said:
It's not Google's fault, blame the CRTC & banks, for Google Voice & Wallet not being here.
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Grand Central, the company Google purchased and transformed into Google Voice, offered Canadian numbers.
Plus there are several talk/text applications that offer Canadian numbers like Fongo.
Don't know, but I'll take your word for it. Perhaps it's size - smaller player's get away with it, while bigger companies play by the rules? I'm sure if they could Google would go for it - it's in their interest to do so.
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Free Google Play Offer £4.99 Play Store Credit*
- You need UK Chrome cast -*
Not import
- Update Chromecast App*
- Open App*
- Click General*
- Click Check Offers*
- You will be re directed to FREE £4.99 Google Play Credit*
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This app? I don't have a general button to click....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
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This app? I don't have a general button to click....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
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You need to update the app first
Then look in settings
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It looks like you have to use a purchased Chromecast bought in UK , won't work with my import from US.
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Yep uk chromecast only as said in op
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Bloody hell it worked, cheers OP!
It looks at the serial number, bought one of eBay it seems it is also an import. From the articles I had read it referred at location and not hardware specific. Not bad deal either way.
This is 'per' chromecast deal I believe, as I;ve tried with my household users and it redeems the same code.
i picked one up today from PC World, but it won't redeem, very odd
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i picked one up today from PC World, but it won't redeem, very odd
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8 (number) and B (letter) look very similar on the serial number, probably because someone felt nostalgic and used a 1980's-resolution printer to make it.
Can't remember offhand whether the Chromecast app reports the serial number. It's also etched on the Chromecast unit itself with higher resolution, but lower contrast. Google must think we're all eagle-eyed.
The actual method from the android app is as follows:
Open the chromecast app
Wait for the list of devices to populate.
Select the relevant device.
Wait for the "Connecting to XXXX" dialogue to finish.
When all the device info etc pops up, press the menu overflow button.
Select "Check for offers" and follow the instructions. (You must agree to send your serial number).
It should then allow you to open the play store and redeem the voucher immediately.
From a PC/laptop, you need to try http://www.chromecast.com/offers and follow the instructions.
In both cases you must be connected to the same Wifi network as the relevant chromecast and on a PC/laptop, you need to be using the Chrome browser and have the Google Cast extension installed.
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8 (number) and B (letter) look very similar on the serial number, probably because someone felt nostalgic and used a 1980's-resolution printer to make it.
Can't remember offhand whether the Chromecast app reports the serial number. It's also etched on the Chromecast unit itself with higher resolution, but lower contrast. Google must think we're all eagle-eyed.
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It doesn't ask for serial number, the app and website check if its vaild
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It doesn't ask for serial number, the app and website check if its vaild
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That's a relief, though unfortunate that it refuses to redeem for you.
This promotion is running until
15 july 2014
Remember uk chromecast only
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Woohoo, got mine.
Confirmed only worked on my UK one tho, not the US one. Which was expected.
Thanks for the headsup!
No offers
I get no offers found on my chromecast bought from Currys UK chromecast. Is there anyone we can get in touch with to talk about this?
Any way to trick the CC into thinking we are in UK?
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Redeemed mine today! Excellent
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Any way to trick the CC into thinking we are in UK?
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This promotion only works with UK chromecasts. It checks its serial number, not its location.
Bump for anyone who hasn't seen it
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