LG G4 flat out refuses to boot into custom recovery! - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.
My G4 v10c will NOT boot into twrp! I've used adb commands, quickboot app, flashify app etc, etc, but it will NOT play ball! TWRP seems to install ok, but after rebooting and trying to boot into recovery using quickboot, all I get is tiny, barely readable words at top left of my screen, tha last line, in red, saying "fastboot not started"!
I've used root explorer to find and rename the stock recovery file, but still no good! I know that some time ago I did manage to boot into TWRP, and I can see the file on my phone. Using the button dance, I have managed to boot into the stock recovery, but that's it! I've really run out of ideas! Please help, someone! Phone is rooted, stock rom, bootloader unlocked.

Install this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
And this:
http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/do...04162216102/LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0.exe
Then "adb reboot bootloader" and "fastboot boot twrp.img"
You need have enabled usb debugging. Good luck
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Ganjax said:
Install this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
And this:
http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/do...04162216102/LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0.exe
Then "adb reboot bootloader" and "fastboot boot twrp.img"
You need have enabled usb debugging. Good luck
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Thanks Ganjax, tried that, but still didn't work. After a lot more googling, I tried an older version of TWRP, v.2.8.7.0. to be precise, and VOILA....booted straight into it! Seems I was using a wrong version. Oh, well, lesson learned, eh?
Thanks for your help, though!:good:

Pulse8 said:
Thanks Ganjax, tried that, but still didn't work. After a lot more googling, I tried an older version of TWRP, v.2.8.7.0. to be precise, and VOILA....booted straight into it! Seems I was using a wrong version. Oh, well, lesson learned, eh?
Thanks for your help, though!:good:
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It was because you are on Lollipop and later version of TWRP are based on MM sources which aren't compatible backwards with Lollipop
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So it seems. I did search for my specific phone, and used what it gave me, but they must assume that everyone has updated to MM! Perhaps if theyd add extra info re. Android version, it would help. NM, no harm done.

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[CBUMP][BOOT] Bump Your Current Boot Image

BUMP Your Current Boot Partition
Supports all of G2​
Will work for other devices that use BUMP, so long as boot is located at:
Code:
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
Uses:
1) Fix boot partition after flashing SuperSU.
2) Flash any boot.img you want without BUMPing it first. Flash this zip after flashing the non-BUMPed boot.img.
3) Fix boot cert error.**
**This will fix boot cert error as long as you are on JB/KK bootloader. If you broke your phone and got boot cert error by upgrading your bootloader to LP, this won't help.
4) For Dev: The cbump binary in the zip is built static. Feel free to yank it out and use it for your own purposes.
Use: Simply flash in TWRP.
Download:
https://www.gregtwallace.com/
Download is under Miscellaneous.
Credits:
BUMP Team
Open BUMP Team
CBump Dev (who deleted his account, not sure who it was)
--Dev's Source: https://github.com/blastagator/cbump
Shameless plug for donations:
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Wow! Awesome thing for our G2.
Gonna test it, im impressed, thank you buddy!
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@InsideMuz
ok i tried it again on two different ROMS (AiCP-MM.11.0[030516] and crDroid[030616])
Variant: D802
flash in this order:
Code:
1. ROM
2. GAPPS
3. SuperSU.v2.68
4. CBUMP
@blastagator
thanks for this CBUMP Tool.
fLipz said:
@InsideMuz
ok i tried it again on two different ROMS (AiCP-MM.11.0[030516] and crDroid[030616])
Variant: D802
flash in this order:
Code:
1. ROM
2. GAPPS
3. SuperSU.v2.68
4. CBUMP
@blastagator
thanks for this CBUMP Tool.
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You're saying that I should install it after clean install?
InsideMuz said:
You're saying that I should install it after clean install?
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yes sir, 'coz i always do a Clean iNstall everytime i flashed a ROM and that is my routine 1 2 3 4
or try to boot to recovery on your current ROM and try to flash SuperSU.v2.68 1st then followed by CBUMP.
@blastagator thanks for your perfect tool working awesome
fLipz said:
yes sir, 'coz i always do a Clean iNstall everytime i flashed a ROM and that is my routine 1 2 3 4
or try to boot to recovery on your current ROM and try to flash SuperSU.v2.68 1st then followed by CBUMP.
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Don't work anyway.
Finally worked with SuperSU 2.70!
Did not work with superuser.zip from jan 31 2016. Still get a cert error.
Ummm... Hello @blastagator
I'll try to explain this swiftly...
I made a LG Framework Installer for LG G2 (and finally it installed), also the thread is here
It works by installing all required files to system and then modifies the ramdisk so that LG Framework will be added to BOOTCLASSPATH. The installer is working and changes are verified by re-extracting ramdisk to a connected computer and checking BOOTCLASSPATH on init.environ.rc.
And here is the problem, I know that cert will be broken so I used your CBUMP but booting still gives me secure boot errors... Please help us
xxoscarxx28 said:
Ummm... Hello @blastagator
I'll try to explain this swiftly...
I made a LG Framework Installer for LG G2 (and finally it installed), also the thread is here
It works by installing all required files to system and then modifies the ramdisk so that LG Framework will be added to BOOTCLASSPATH. The installer is working and changes are verified by re-extracting ramdisk to a connected computer and checking BOOTCLASSPATH on init.environ.rc.
And here is the problem, I know that cert will be broken so I used your CBUMP but booting still gives me secure boot errors... Please help us
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Have you tried saving the new boot.img, using the normal python bump, and then reflashing the python bump version? That will at least tell you if it is CBUMP or some other issue.
blastagator said:
Have you tried saving the new boot.img, using the normal python bump, and then reflashing the python bump version? That will at least tell you if it is CBUMP or some other issue.
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I tried, and python worked. Maybe it is CBUMP, but well... I looked through the source code of both and then just appended the 6 bytes of lg_magic to the boot.img and it works! Hahahahha
Anyway, thanks for your response
LG Framework is now ready
One down, two to go
Hooks to framework.jar (xposed?)
Upgrade API lvl of lp apps (permission handling rework to make mm happy)
I tried to make a porting of miui 8 from n5 and after flash rom i flashed this script for bumping boot image. In the reboot anyway i got boot security error. Why? (for doing porting i must decompile and recompile kernel)
Hi there guys!
Well it seems there's a lot of stuff around Bump and LG and devs that I do not know.. I read something but I really didn't get the basic stuff, I saw a few bump threads closed but then I find this one..
I have a few question for whom who may know, if you please..
I have an LG G Pad 7 where the latest stock is Lollipop; to root and install TWRP I got to downgrade to KK, as many of LG owers got to; then I can flash ROMs. But what if I need a rooted STOCK? The only Stock available for me are kdz, which completely erase any stuff. If I try to root the Lollipop stock I cannot boot anymore because of boot error!
So I would like to know if I took the boot.img from a rooted KK rom and then bump it, could I flash it back to Lollipop stock so that I'll be able to root it? Also, if it is possible, do I need a "special" version of Bump tool or can I use the G2 one, for example?
Well, I think it's all..
Thanks a lot for paying attention, see you!
Thanks so much!
I tried to install Magisk on my vs985 (G3 verizon) and of course got slammed by the flashing red and blue lights secure boot error.
Little bit of googling led me here, and this fixed it right up.
does any one know if this can be made to work for lg devices such as vs425pp and k120 ?
Hi. Apologies for asking this here. I'm a bit desperate, and I've been searching for ways to get magisk installed on my g3 (f460k - the korean cat.6 variant with snapdragon 805). My search brought me here. Unfortunately, my device is dead dev-wise. I'm wondering if this would work on Nougat? I'd like to flash Magisk then this to avoid secure boot error. Thanks.
Edit:
Flash it after flashing magisk on f460k running Nougat and it works!!! Thank you op for this!
I edited boot.img (came out at 11 mb instead of 16 but contents seems as the original).
Entered TWRP and installed edited img. (Cannot enter fastboot)
Installed your zip. Script seemed to execute correctly.
Reboot (withot wipe cache/dalvik)
Got this error on the top left corner of the screen with LG logo
secure booting error boot certification verify
Had to re-enter recovery and install back original boot.img
Any ideas? Thanks
http://k.japko.eu/boot-img-manipulation.html
used above procedure, just unpacked and repacked, got 16 mb boot.img, installed tru twrp, installed cbump, got into fastboot

[kernel][E6533][Z3+ dual][32.2.A.0.224](RIC disable, TWRP, root,dm-verity)

Hello guys.
Today i will post a kernel that i (just run the wizard to) created for Z3+ dual variant version 32.2.A.0.224. My simple contribution!
This kernel contents:
-RIC disable
-TWRP
-root
-dm-verity
How to install it:
Run this command at command prompt,
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Or.....
Use the Flashtools in a fastboot mode, then choose the Flash option by DoomLord.
Please, Don't thanks me. All the hard work was performed by Mr. Tobias Waldvogel in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
So, if you like this kernel, please pay a coffe for this guy!
Ps. I already tested on my Z3+ and everything it's okay, so i will not responsable about any brinks or damage in use this kernel!
Ps2: DON'T use this kernel on single model. I don't know whats happens!:silly:
Hello,i've already flashed your boot.img. then i try to flash SuperSu2.6.5.zip. Everything is just fine.
But when i enter SuperSu , the app said that i am in system-less mode.
another app can't detected root mode also.
is there anything wrong with me?
it's dual Z3+
Thanks a lot!
youngcube said:
Hello,i've already flashed your boot.img. then i try to flash SuperSu2.6.5.zip. Everything is just fine.
But when i enter SuperSu , the app said that i am in system-less mode.
another app can't detected root mode also.
is there anything wrong with me?
it's dual Z3+
Thanks a lot!
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no need to flash superSU i think, it's already included in the kernel.
zemetal said:
no need to flash superSU i think, it's already included in the kernel.
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Sorry guys, i have the same problem here. After a few minutes i discorvery that i used an 'update' (pretty old) superSu zip.
So, i went to the recovery and flash the supersu2.66.zip. After this all programs detected root nomally.
Sorry for inconvenience.
bruno$0 said:
Sorry guys, i have the same problem here. After a few minutes i discorvery that i used an 'update' (pretty old) superSu zip.
So, i went to the recovery and flash the supersu2.66.zip. After this all programs detected root nomally.
Sorry for inconvenience.
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Working wonderful with SuperSU 2.68 I have a doubt do you have a DRM Restore that works with this Android Version?
Hello, sorry for this noob question. If I flash this to my already rooted Z3+ dual, would it delete all my files and stuff here? Thanks
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creepyvillager said:
Hello, sorry for this noob question. If I flash this to my already rooted Z3+ dual, would it delete all my files and stuff here? Thanks
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No flashing a kernel doesn't wipe anything, if you're having a dilemma then take a backup of everything like apps, contacts etc using titanium backup, copy the backup folder to your external memory or computer then flash.
Hope it helps.
P. S ONLY INSTALLING A RECOVERY WIPES EVERYTHING.
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bruno$0 said:
Hello guys.
Today i will post a kernel that i (just run the wizard to) created for Z3+ dual variant version 32.2.A.0.224. My simple contribution!
This kernel contents:
-RIC disable
-TWRP
-root
-dm-verity
How to install it:
Run this command at command prompt,
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Or.....
Use the Flashtools in a fastboot mode, then choose the Flash option by DoomLord.
Please, Don't thanks me. All the hard work was performed by Mr. Tobias Waldvogel in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
So, if you like this kernel, please pay a coffe for this guy!
Ps. I already tested on my Z3+ and everything it's okay, so i will not responsable about any brinks or damage in use this kernel!
Ps2: DON'T use this kernel on single model. I don't know whats happens!:silly:
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Can you tell me how long it took for the first boot?
Cause mine is stuck at 'Starting Applications' for about 8 minutes.
Edit : Couldn't wait it took almost 20mins with no progress so shut it down using power + volume up key and went into recovery wiped dalvik/cache and installed supersu 2.66 and again wiped then rebooted. Now it's showing optimising apps. The only problem is it's not charging. Usually at this stage when i connect my charger the charger led starts glowing but now nothing. Any ideas?
njaya95 said:
Can you tell me how long it took for the first boot?
Cause mine is stuck at 'Starting Applications' for about 8 minutes.
Edit : Couldn't wait it took almost 20mins with no progress so shut it down using power + volume up key and went into recovery wiped dalvik/cache and installed supersu 2.66 and again wiped then rebooted. Now it's showing optimising apps. The only problem is it's not charging. Usually at this stage when i connect my charger the charger led starts glowing but now nothing. Any ideas?
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Yeah, this also happens to my device when I flashed the kernel.
Edit: It just stuck at the boot screen with blinking red LED notification.
creepyvillager said:
Yeah, this also happens to my device when I flashed the kernel.
Edit: It just stuck at the boot screen with blinking red LED notification.
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I just found out to use this kernel i should have .244 firmware i bet you're at .185 so update it to .244 then try this kernel. I'm just downloading the firmware now using Xperifirm(https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...9Q4Ht-00R24lisYcw&sig2=ac8ImW1ZY7AvFSZpG9I9mA) and i'll post what i did to the phone after the update.
zemetal said:
no need to flash superSU i think, it's already included in the kernel.
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It's not, need to flash SuperSU I flashed 2.66 Beta
bruno$0 said:
Hello guys.
Today i will post a kernel that i (just run the wizard to) created for Z3+ dual variant version 32.2.A.0.224. My simple contribution!
This kernel contents:
-RIC disable
-TWRP
-root
-dm-verity
How to install it:
Run this command at command prompt,
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Or.....
Use the Flashtools in a fastboot mode, then choose the Flash option by DoomLord.
Please, Don't thanks me. All the hard work was performed by Mr. Tobias Waldvogel in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
So, if you like this kernel, please pay a coffe for this guy!
Ps. I already tested on my Z3+ and everything it's okay, so i will not responsable about any brinks or damage in use this kernel!
Ps2: DON'T use this kernel on single model. I don't know whats happens!:silly:
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Hey can you help me, how to make this kernel SELinux status permissive.
njaya95 said:
Hey can you help me, how to make this kernel SELinux status permissive.
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I don't know. I just run the script to create the image. Sorry. in a near future when Sony release the MM for M4 dual and share the source code i will try to create a custom kernel from benning for my other device.
bruno$0 said:
I don't know. I just run the script to create the image. Sorry. in a near future when Sony release the MM for M4 dual and share the source code i will try to create a custom kernel from benning for my other device.
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Okay ?
Running Lollipop 5.0.1 and when i flash the kernel i get not orange/yelllow LED. How do i go into recovery?
Also got no super su app.
I meant to flash it with "fastboot flash recovery boot.img" from Android/android-sdk/platform-tools. Correct?
SugnaB said:
Running Lollipop 5.0.1 and when i flash the kernel i get not orange/yelllow LED. How do i go into recovery?
Also got no super su app.
I meant to flash it with "fastboot flash recovery boot.img" from Android/android-sdk/platform-tools. Correct?
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It's for 6.0.1 so don't flash it for 5.0.1, update the firmware then flash it cause Sony would have updated somethings in the kernel which won't work with old firmwares. The reason for boot working is maybe because of the phone rebooting from fastboot mode.
Hope it helped. [emoji4]
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Did it need a Unlocked Boot-loader device?
sani007 said:
Did it need a Unlocked Boot-loader device?
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offcourse.
Sorry for the noob question but I need to know the prerequisites,
Can I flash the Kernel right after flashing stock file OR....
Do I need to first unlock my bootloader
Do I need to have backed up my TA partition
hi there, i wanna update form .185 to .224. is it possible to update without wipe the data? and if it can, if i wanna root it, i just flash this kernel after fw upgrade, then flash supersu via twrp, am i right? thanks
If Xperia Z3+ Dual can't be bootloader unlocked, what's the point in this kernel?!

Recovery is deltet ervery time , any help ?

Hey guys i have a little Problem.
everytime i flash a Custom recovery it´s working good but when i restart my phone and go back into recovery my Custom recovery is deltet and i have the Stock recovery on it ??!
any Help ? Thanks
I think you need a modified boot.img or flash supersu (or custom ROM) for a custom recovery to stick.
Search the forum for how to.
Does your bootloader state locks after every reboot? Is there a notice about no rpmb?
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Domin_PL said:
Does your bootloader state locks after every reboot? Is there a notice about no rpmb?
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my boot loader is unlocked all time
peltus said:
I think you need a modified boot.img or flash supersu (or custom ROM) for a custom recovery to stick.
Search the forum for how to.
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okay i will try

H815 error 1002 and more

Hi Guys,
I have an LG G4 which had a couple of issues, the mobile data would stop working after about one minute and the ringtone doesn't work, even when selecting one. Sounds like a software issue I thought to myself, I'll put a custom ROM on it and all will be well. However I must have missed a step flashing TWRP recovery because when i try and boot into recovery I get an error 1002 message and it boots normally, this means I cant change the recovery or the ROM. The phone is already unlocked.
Any tips for what to trywould be much appreciated.
Afrossen said:
Hi Guys,
I have an LG G4 which had a couple of issues, the mobile data would stop working after about one minute and the ringtone doesn't work, even when selecting one. Sounds like a software issue I thought to myself, I'll put a custom ROM on it and all will be well. However I must have missed a step flashing TWRP recovery because when i try and boot into recovery I get an error 1002 message and it boots normally, this means I cant change the recovery or the ROM. The phone is already unlocked.
Any tips for what to trywould be much appreciated.
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Flash TWRP correctly. Read the guide carefully.
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steadfasterX said:
Flash TWRP correctly. Read the guide carefully.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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How can I do this though?
htr5 said:
2. Installing TWRP Custom Recovery
This will install a custom recovery allowing you to make backups and flash zip files.
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i) With your bootloader freshly unlocked, you can boot up the device and set it up. Go through the startup guide thoroughly without skipping as these settings are going to stay.
ii) Download the latest TWRP img file from [xxxx] and place it in the same folder as your adb.exe file and unlock.bin. Now rename it to lgg4-twrp.img without changing the file extension!
iii) Now also copy the lgg4-twrp.img file to your phone's SD card using a USB cable.
iv) Enable USB debugging again
v) Open up a command window again by Shift+Right clicking in the folder with adb.exe.
vii) In the command window, type "adb reboot bootloader". Wait to enter the bootloader and then type "fastboot boot lgg4-twrp.img" and hit enter. The device should now restart in TWRP but it is not installed yet.
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Without being able to boot into the bootloader I cant see how to get past this step.
Thanks for the response.
Afrossen said:
How can I do this though?
Without being able to boot into the bootloader I cant see how to get past this step.
Thanks for the response.
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Flash the Stock ROM again with e.g. lgup (means loosing all data) then reboot into bootloader and follow the install guide of the official twrp thread (see my signature)
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Hi
What does this mean?
Anti rollback version 0.
Thanks
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Google Pixel (sailfish) and upgrade problem.

Hi,
I've decided to awake my Pixel and give to my mom.
I haven't been using him for about 2 year. It's on Lineage 15. So I need to upgrade.
I've tried to flash with manual from Lineage website, but it fails with 47%.
I can't flash via recovery (all folders looks like "AJjnskdjfhwekj"), I can flash only via fastboot.
I've found, that my Pixel is OEM Locked and I can't switch it.
How can I solve and upgrade? It's almost 2 years since I've flashed Lineage and I'm not expert anymore.
Any help appreciate.
vonski said:
Hi,
I've decided to awake my Pixel and give to my mom.
I haven't been using him for about 2 year. It's on Lineage 15. So I need to upgrade.
I've tried to flash with manual from Lineage website, but it fails with 47%.
I can't flash via recovery (all folders looks like "AJjnskdjfhwekj"), I can flash only via fastboot.
I've found, that my Pixel is OEM Locked and I can't switch it.
How can I solve and upgrade? It's almost 2 years since I've flashed Lineage and I'm not expert anymore.
Any help appreciate.
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You can flash lineageOS recovery? After format data the encrypted file names should be gone.
Can't flash any recovery...
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vonski said:
Can't flash any recovery...
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Flash stock rom

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