Is it possible to run a vpn on a fire stick? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a fire stick with kodi and other apps loaded. Is it posible to run a vpn with kodi?
I have tried various vpns some i can open on the stick but i cant tell if my ip is changing or its still using my true ip. Is there a step im missing out.
Im not sure what infomation you need to help me. Its a later firestick was bought last month. Kodi is from the fusion build. Cyberghost, unseenonline will open and connect to a server. Openelec is installed aswell.

Clarky_man said:
I have a fire stick with kodi and other apps loaded. Is it posible to run a vpn with kodi?
I have tried various vpns some i can open on the stick but i cant tell if my ip is changing or its still using my true ip. Is there a step im missing out.
Im not sure what infomation you need to help me. Its a later firestick was bought last month. Kodi is from the fusion build. Cyberghost, unseenonline will open and connect to a server. Openelec is installed aswell.
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Not trying to sound disrespectful but there are already multiple threads on this subject.

scoobysnack said:
Not trying to sound disrespectful but there are already multiple threads on this subject.
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Can you kindly post a link to the multiple threads? Thanks.
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Clarky_man said:
I have a fire stick with kodi and other apps loaded. Is it posible to run a vpn with kodi?
I have tried various vpns some i can open on the stick but i cant tell if my ip is changing or its still using my true ip. Is there a step im missing out.
Im not sure what infomation you need to help me. Its a later firestick was bought last month. Kodi is from the fusion build. Cyberghost, unseenonline will open and connect to a server. Openelec is installed aswell.
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dmonleo said:
Can you kindly post a link to the multiple threads? Thanks.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/pia-vpn-fire-stick-alexa-t3530073
I don't think I read your post correctly the first time. To check your IP you can use speed test app and go to settings it will show your broadcasting IP address.

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Yes, you can install a VPN on Firestick. Currently, ExpressVPN works great because it is the fastest VPN in my opinion after the NordVPN.

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[Request] Please help ,Spotify connect 0.0.0.6 apk

Please help ,can you help me get Spotify connect 0.0.0.6 apk file, i cant access amazon app store and i kinda need the apk file to install it pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Note it's more of a "Spotify receiver" and not the full application. http://www.aftvnews.com/spotify-now-available-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
If you still want it I can assist.
please help
roligov said:
Note it's more of a "Spotify receiver" and not the full application.
If you still want it I can assist.
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a receiver would be great
yes please my friend please help me !
thanks in advance you made my day
Ok here it is: http://www.mediafire.com/download/mlf2knt15t2ulig/Spotify_0.0.0.6.apk
roligov said:
Ok here it is:
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THANK youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
I've removed the amazon license check for people who want to install this on other android devices without amazon appstore.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3fuej764asrearf
I used your apk modified for make my android box tv a Spotify Connect, but not work.
Can you help me?
Thanks a lot!
Can anyone upload the 0.2.0 apk please?
Here is v 0.3
Working well on NVidia Shield TV so far
(I can't paste links yet so copy paste it) mega.nz/#!WE5VGSwR!l34toEB5fMBAdBzvSJaDUztAz2hGpCYinoHuvX1 IEks
mctubster said:
Here is v 0.3
Working well on NVidia Shield TV so far
(I can't paste links yet so copy paste it) mega.nz/#!WE5VGSwR!l34toEB5fMBAdBzvSJaDUztAz2hGpCYinoHuvX1 IEks
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Thanks!
zAo_ said:
Thanks!
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Interested to know how you find it. Quite buggy for me. Shame
mctubster said:
Interested to know how you find it. Quite buggy for me. Shame
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I dont know if there is anything wrong with the spotify connect offer in the amazon store for the Fire TV 2 but mine almost never works. My cell phone never find my amazon fire tv 2, it only sees my receiver. It used to work perfectly with my fire stick but since I upgrade to a FTV 2 no luck. It could be a problem with the app or with teh FTV 2, dont know. I am temping to use one of the apps posted here.
eoga said:
I dont know if there is anything wrong with the spotify connect offer in the amazon store for the Fire TV 2 but mine almost never works. My cell phone never find my amazon fire tv 2, it only sees my receiver. It used to work perfectly with my fire stick but since I upgrade to a FTV 2 no luck. It could be a problem with the app or with teh FTV 2, dont know. I am temping to use one of the apps posted here.
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The 0.3 version posted here I believe came from a FTV 2 ... sounds like similar issues to what I experienced running it on the Shield TV, not found, only plays a couple of tracks before stopping.
mctubster said:
Interested to know how you find it. Quite buggy for me. Shame
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Same here unfortunately. I'm hating AndroidTV more and more.

Does Hola.Apk works on AFTV?

Hey there, trying to see if hola.apk works on AFTV.
I get this error message when I run hola and try to run an apk from hola.
it says
Error Showing VPN Service Dialog
Error trying to show the Android 4.0+ VPN service dialog
this shouldnt happen and it is a standard feature of Android 4.0+
but your Android device may not support VPN auto configuration
Can someone help me?
Thanks
rayosx said:
Hey there, trying to see if hola.apk works on AFTV.
I get this error message when I run hola and try to run an apk from hola.
it says
Error Showing VPN Service Dialog
Error trying to show the Android 4.0+ VPN service dialog
this shouldnt happen and it is a standard feature of Android 4.0+
but your Android device may not support VPN auto configuration
Can someone help me?
Thanks
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If I remember correctly, the FireOS does not have the normal Android VPN client. There are instructions on getting DroidVPN client working in the following thread, but I'm not sure whether that would work in conjunction with Hola..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/vpn-droidvpn-heres-how-t2833743
rayosx said:
Hey there, trying to see if hola.apk works on AFTV.
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Yes, but you have to be rooted. Are you? I have no problems with my sideloaded Hola.
Ipse_Tase said:
Yes, but you have to be rooted. Are you? I have no problems with my sideloaded Hola.
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despite the fact i have a rooted aft i still got the same message about VPN auto-configuration mentioned above.
any ideas?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Hola strictly a browser VPN? Meaning that it works in conjunction with specified websites and not the whole connection?
spyder3 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Hola strictly a browser VPN? Meaning that it works in conjunction with specified websites and not the whole connection?
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It's not just the browser - you get to chose the app that you want geo-located elsewhere and the traffic to that address is tunneled. Netflix, Pandora, Amazon are the sites I usually use Hola to simulate US location.
As far as the VPN auto-cfg message...I don't know, could be the AFTV version: I still have the old rootable one.
I have 2 fire tv's both running same software versions hola works fine on 1. The other gives me vpn error. They are mirror images of each other, I can't for the life of me find the reason one works and not the other. The only work around I've found is going to an older version of hola. Unfortunately it's the version that requires use of mouse
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dakos666 said:
I have 2 fire tv's both running same software versions hola works fine on 1. The other gives me vpn error. They are mirror images of each other, I can't for the life of me find the reason one works and not the other. The only work around I've found is going to an older version of hola. Unfortunately it's the version that requires use of mouse
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Hi,
Which version do you use for hula.apk? and where is it?
thanks

watch abc

anyone have the apk for the watchABC app recently relesed for firetv?
yes can someone post the updated app. want to test on the fire tv stick
I am also very interested...
I want to test it on the Fire-TV Box (1st and 2nd Gen) and also on the Fire-TV Stick...
Does anyone have and could post the "WatchABC" APK, of this New APP for the Fire-TV?
I have it. Strangely this is not yet available for the 2nd gen Fire TV, but is available for the 1st. Where's a good place I can upload it to?
post it here the app is free so not warez... or there is a sideload apk thread on here that would be good too. just post link here in case someone else wants to test.
here ya go http://www.filedropper.com/watchabcfiretv
Just sideloaded to my AFTV2 -- wouldn't actually play any of the videos I tried.
mvanzante said:
Just sideloaded to my AFTV2 -- wouldn't actually play any of the videos I tried.
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yeah, I hadn't actually tried it myself until just now. I'm seeing the same thing. It just stays at "loading"
will test on the the stick 1st Gen tonight
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Okay I can confirm it works on the 1st Gen Fire TV Stick. If you have issues go into settings force close and clear cache before opening again. 1st time it worked and then I had could not connect to server issues but after doing that step it started working again. One other issue is that shows don't show up in the shows tab but you can access the latest aired episodes on the home page and even verify your service provider.
morphfxf said:
will test on the the stick 1st Gen tonight
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Okay I can confirm it works on the 1st Gen Fire TV Stick. If you have issues go into settings force close and clear cache before opening again. 1st time it worked and then I had could not connect to server issues but after doing that step it started working again. One other issue is that shows don't show up in the shows tab but you can access the latest aired episodes on the home page and even verify your service provider.
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great thanks for testing and the great tip!! i haven't had a chance yet even though i'm the op. ill be sure to put it on my stick soon. ill hold off the aftv2 till an updated app comes out for os5.:laugh:
I got the app to install and open but get a message about the app not being owned. It won't let me do anything. This was on a FIRESTICK. Any ideas?
Thanks
yeah that's common with apps that are on the amazon app store. easy fix just login on a pc and "purchase" the app. It wont let u do it from the fire stick, i tried.
m0nkeyf00t said:
yeah that's common with apps that are on the amazon app store. easy fix just login on a pc and "purchase" the app. It wont let u do it from the fire stick, i tried.
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Thanks...I'll give that a try.
please repost apk
onlinespending said:
here ya go http://www.filedropper.com/watchabcfiretv
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hi can you please repost apk i dont have an account filedropper so it will not let me download it. thank you very much
apk download link
m0nkeyf00t said:
post it here the app is free so not warez... or there is a sideload apk thread on here that would be good too. just post link here in case someone else wants to test.
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hi would you be able to provide me with watch abc fire tv apk; as i was not able to access from other users filedropper site? thank you very much
Do any of the ABC/NBC/CBS app's have live stream option with a cable service sub or recorded junk ?
Why would you need it? Just use Kodi
Jay794 said:
Why would you need it? Just use Kodi
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What Kodi addon streams these networks?
Pretty sure either Phoenix, Pear, or USTV do, but I'll check later
ncube2 said:
Do any of the ABC/NBC/CBS app's have live stream option with a cable service sub or recorded junk ?
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The Watch ABC app does and does it for free. However, the FireTV version seems to have LOWER quality than a sideloaded one from my phone (that requires a mouse to operate.) CBS has an app, but you have to pay to stream. NBC has a Sports Extra app that should live stream sports events, but I don't know about shows.
I'm a cord cutter and was planning on installing a large antenna on my roof to get the local networks. Instead, I got a relative to rent an additional cable box in their home and I bought a Slingbox to stream the video to my Fire TVs. I pay them $10 per month, which is the cost for the additional box, and get access to all their channels. The quality is good, but the slingbox app for the FireTV could be better. I wish the supreme court sided with Aereo. That would have been an acceptable solution, too.

Is there a Working mouse apk on Amazon Fire TV stick running Android 5.1.1?

Is there a Working mouse apk on Amazon Fire TV stick running Android 5.1.1? , Wukong remote stops working After the 2nd update (first was 5.0 and 2nd 5.1) And I search like a month all over the internet and nothing? And , 3 are on the way , With android 4.4 I can get root and avoid the updates on that 3? Sorry for my bad english
Madness_logic said:
Is there a Working mouse apk on Amazon Fire TV stick running Android 5.1.1? , Wukong remote stops working After the 2nd update (first was 5.0 and 2nd 5.1) And I search like a month all over the internet and nothing? And , 3 are on the way , With android 4.4 I can get root and avoid the updates on that 3? Sorry for my bad english
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search for mouse toggle for fire tv on google play. its not free but it works fine.
If your not prepared to buy the app follow my guide to downgrade your Fire stick to 5.0.5 if your Wukong remote works with that os version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...wngrade-firestarter-3-2-t3399298#post67372452
or use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/tip-true-mouse-kb-t3399155
sconnyuk said:
search for mouse toggle for fire tv on google play. its not free but it works fine.
If your not prepared to buy the app follow my guide to downgrade your Fire stick to 5.0.5 if your Wukong remote works with that os version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...wngrade-firestarter-3-2-t3399298#post67372452
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Thanks , your help was very usefull , now , is there an APK to auto start the bluetooth when I turn on the AFTVS , because when I use the Ps3 controller and suddendly shutdown (power lose or current cut due to a storm or something like that) the bluetooth doesnt turn on again , and the apk like cetusplay or wukong remote (control over wifi) doesnt work
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sconnyuk said:
search for mouse toggle for fire tv on google play. its not free but it works fine.
If your not prepared to buy the app follow my guide to downgrade your Fire stick to 5.0.5 if your Wukong remote works with that os version.
Mouse toggle works on OS 5? I bought it awhile ago but stopped working when i updated to 5. Really find it essential for file explorer and occasionally xfinity tv app. Dont use it often but hate connecting a mouse just for a simple click now & then.
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KLit75 said:
Mouse toggle works on OS 5? I bought it awhile ago but stopped working when i updated to 5. Really find it essential for file explorer and occasionally xfinity tv app. Dont use it often but hate connecting a mouse just for a simple click now & then.
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Yes, The app is compatible with the latest Fire TV OS but it needs to be updated. Here is a link with the directions to update the Mouse Toggle app:
http://fluxii.com/mouse-toggle-for-fire-tv-version-1-06-released/
If you have any issues please send a email to the address in the app.
Thank you
Yes there is one....
It is there...
An app called "remote for fire TV" by guidology.
It is available on Amazon app store.
But it is a paid app. But way cheaper than purchasing any wireless or airmouse.
I have a favor to ask.
The client app (the one which installs on your phone) isn't available anywhere online for poor people like me to try before buying.
If anyone has bought this app after reading my post.
Please consider posting the phone app's link in a reply to my post.
Thank you.
kartik.vemuris said:
It is there...
An app called "remote for fire TV" by guidology.
It is available on Amazon app store.
But it is a paid app. But way cheaper than purchasing any wireless or airmouse.
I have a favor to ask.
The client app (the one which installs on your phone) isn't available anywhere online for poor people like me to try before buying.
If anyone has bought this app after reading my post.
Please consider posting the phone app's link in a reply to my post.
Thank you.
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The posting of paid apps (cracked premium etc) is against xda rules
I'm sure you can use the power of Google to find what you need
kartik.vemuris said:
It is there...
An app called "remote for fire TV" by guidology.
It is available on Amazon app store.
But it is a paid app. But way cheaper than purchasing any wireless or airmouse.
I have a favor to ask.
The client app (the one which installs on your phone) isn't available anywhere online for poor people like me to try before buying.
If anyone has bought this app after reading my post.
Please consider posting the phone app's link in a reply to my post.
Thank you.
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You necro'd a 2yr old thread and your first post is to ask for free software? Wow.
It is not asking for a free app d***head
ldeveraux said:
You necro'd a 2yr old thread and your first post is to ask for free software? Wow.
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I've scoured the net for this app to try it before buying it. to no avail.
you may post a aptoide link if you are generous
kartik.vemuris said:
I've scoured the net for this app to try it before buying it. to no avail.
you may post a aptoide link if you are generous
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Do your own dirty work. You download Aptoide!:good:
Give this a try. It has an option to use a mouse with your smart phone to control Amazon Fire TV. I like it better than the mouse toggle app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cetusplay.remotephone
kartik.vemuris said:
I've scoured the net for this app to try it before buying it. to no avail.
you may post a ***** link if you are generous
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It is against xda rules to post or link paid apps
I did a quick Google search for mouse toggle apk and found it straight away to download
And also please - no need to be rude

[FTVS2] Black screen on Apps section

Hey guys, just bought the ftvs2. I get a black screen when i select the apps section on the device. I have tried clearing cache, data, etc. Also have done factory reset twice lol. Please help me. I have to sideload all apps otherwise
regalstreak said:
Hey guys, just bought the ftvs2. I get a black screen when i select the apps section on the device. I have tried clearing cache, data, etc. Also have done factory reset twice lol. Please help me. I have to sideload all apps otherwise
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Will need a bit more info.
Are you blocking updates thru the router or opendns method ? Had you blocked updates thri the router &/or opendns for other FTV(S)'s before and left things in place ? Are you running a VPN on it? What app market location are you in or are trying to access?
Y314K said:
Will need a bit more info.
Are you blocking updates thru the router or opendns method ? Had you blocked updates thri the router &/or opendns for other FTV(S)'s before and left things in place ? Are you running a VPN on it? What app market location are you in or are trying to access?
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Why will I block updates and all lol. Just unboxed and plugged it in. Didn't mess up with dns and other blocks and stuff too.
It's just that the screen is black. Apps install fne through recommendations. I'm using English (India) so maybe indian market
regalstreak said:
Why will I block updates and all lol. Just unboxed and plugged it in. Didn't mess up with dns and other blocks and stuff too.
It's just that the screen is black. Apps install fne through recommendations. I'm using English (India) so maybe indian market
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If you had worked on FTV's before. You could had left update blocking up on your router. So had to ask to clarify.
http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-stick-and-amazon-appstore-launch-in-india/
The app selection on the Fire TV Stick in India is much more limited than in any other country because paid apps and apps with in-app purchasing are not yet supported in the Indian Amazon appstore. Although my Downloader app is 100% free, it does have in-app purchasing enabled to accept donations, so my Downloader app is not yet allowed in India. I’ll try to find out when apps with in-app purchasing will be allowed on Indian Fire TVs. If it seems like something that won’t be available for a while, I’ll release a version of my Downloader app in India with the donation buttons removed.
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Change to English(UK) & see if that helps. Not sure if you will have to add a UK address in you account for it to work right. Also read the comments to see what others are experiencing. Seems the India FTV App Store is bare bones at the moment.
Y314K said:
If you had worked on FTV's before. You could had left update blocking up on your router. So had to ask to clarify.
http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-stick-and-amazon-appstore-launch-in-india/
Change to English(UK) & see if that helps. Not sure if you will have to add a UK address in you account for it to work right. Also read the comments to see what others are experiencing. Seems the India FTV App Store is bare bones at the moment.
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I'll try that. Btw thanks for the link.
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Do you know any way I could get an android TV apk of a certain app? I've tried market helper, it won't work as google has blocked it's access token. No hopes with build.prop edits. I've tried emulating android tv on avd but that too sucks as play store is not proper over there. It's stuck at sign in.
App I need: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balaji.alt
This is for my mom.
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regalstreak said:
I'll try that. Btw thanks for the link.
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Do you know any way I could get an android TV apk of a certain app? I've tried market helper, it won't work as google has blocked it's access token. No hopes with build.prop edits. I've tried emulating android tv on avd but that too sucks as play store is not proper over there. It's stuck at sign in.
App I need: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balaji.alt
This is for my mom.
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I believe this is what your looking for:
https://m.apkpure.com/altbalaji/com.balaji.alt
Should be the latest version. Just sideload it & install it. It's probably not the AndroidTV version. Will see if that one is out there later.
Y314K said:
I believe this is what your looking for:
https://m.apkpure.com/altbalaji/com.balaji.alt
Should be the latest version. Just sideload it & install it. It's probably not the AndroidTV version. Will see if that one is out there later.
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Nah that too is the phone version.
Do y'all have any Telegram or whatsapp group for the ftv tho?
If not we should have a telegram group at least. Also thanks a lot for helping me. You look like a future RC to me
One last question: (noobish) How do i make normal casting work/screen mirroring on ftvs work in background all the time
Idk but after 2 days the app store automatically started working lmao. Maybe they blocked it for the first day

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