Titanium Backup did not restore my call log either - Epic 4G General

Am I doing something wrong? I've restored the calls using a special program that makes its own backup, but I'd rather do it all from within TB if that was possible.
I've restored all of the green items and rebooted, but the logs did not come back.

I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that TB backs up call logs. As much as the developer maintains it you'd think he would build that in, but I'm not aware of such a feature.

Called logs are part of 'system data', which I don't think is a 'green item' in TB. Try restoring all system data. Also, if you are going from one version of Android to another, you may have to enable "migrate system data" option in TB's preferences.
"Dialer Storage" is the item that holds your call logs and sms/mms messages

It backs up my call logs...
Also, this would be better in q & a
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Did u happen to switch between 2 different roms?

My logs are restored when I use restore all apps and system data. You have to be careful about doing that between firmware versions.

kennyglass123 said:
My logs are restored when I use restore all apps and system data. You have to be careful about doing that between firmware versions.
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I never restore any red highlighted stuff just as a procaution even if its the the same firmware

davidrules7778 said:
I never restore any red highlighted stuff just as a procaution even if its the the same firmware
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Totally agree with this^^^^. More times than not it causes problems.

The "red stuff" its ok to restore data for. At least for me. But things like settings I usually do manually

It still does not yet restore Home Screen icons?

Moritzio said:
It still does not yet restore Home Screen icons?
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it does if u use launcher pro as your launcher

Moritzio said:
It still does not yet restore Home Screen icons?
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Sure it does. Restore data to whatever launcher you are using. ie twlauncher.

Has anyone tried out App Manager and App Manager Pro by JRummy? I have been using it instead of Titanium. Pro version has freeze apps, wipe app cache, tons of options ...
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MyBackup Root.

k0nane said:
MyBackup Root.
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Another great choice
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k0nane said:
MyBackup Root.
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I use both this and TB. Personally I like MyBackup for backup and restore of SMS, MMS, and call logs. TB I use for restoring individual applications and their data. But I used both to backup everything just in case one of them fails to backup and/or restore something.

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[Q] App Backup- Not a stupid question

I was wondering how to backup an app WITHOUT backing up the data along with it. I have been having permission problems with my restores after flashing new roms. I believe it has something to do with the user data that comes with the apps.
Basically, how do I backup apps alone, without any of my personal data coming along with it?
Is there such a function on Titanium Backup? I have been using this.
huynh727 said:
I was wondering how to backup an app WITHOUT backing up the data along with it. I have been having permission problems with my restores after flashing new roms. I believe it has something to do with the user data that comes with the apps.
Basically, how do I backup apps alone, without any of my personal data coming along with it?
Is there such a function on Titanium Backup? I have been using this.
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With Titanium Backup you can restore Apps one by one. or as a batch option. You do not have to back up personal data with the app data.
This is what i do when i switch ROMs. I just skip the sign in, then log in via the accounts and sync option, then use the market to download T/Backup and batch restore and allow Google to re-sync my phone and use tit/bac for my apps.
This is what i do when i switch ROMs. I just skip the sign in, then log in via the accounts and sync option, then use the market to download T/Backup and batch restore and allow Google to re-sync my phone and use tit/bac for my apps.
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Right, that is what I meant. When you just backup apps alone, the app data comes along with it. For example, when I restore angry birds alone, I still have all of my accolades. I was wondering how I could restore apps similar to freshly installing it onto my phone.
huynh727 said:
Right, that is what I meant. When you just backup apps alone, the app data comes along with it. For example, when I restore angry birds alone, I still have all of my accolades.
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Yes. If you do a batch restore you can have it do "restore apps with data" and it will act like you never left the game.
I forgot to mention a part, please look at my above post again. Thanks
huynh727 said:
I forgot to mention a part, please look at my above post again. Thanks
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Yes you can also restore apps w/o user data.
you can also unlink apps from the market. So like with the recent flash update you can unlink the app from the market so you do not get market updates. so i can keep 10.1 and not worry about 10.2.
So how would I do that?
huynh727 said:
So how would I do that?
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do what?
we've covered several different things.
neidlinger said:
do what?
we've covered several different things.
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Backup an app, then restore it as a fresh app without any data from before.
huynh727 said:
Backup an app, then restore it as a fresh app without any data from before.
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after you've rooted
after you've made sure s=off
you need to install the TB from the market and the Pro Key
once you you do that open the app up, download BusyBox via the "problems" button.
Then go to the "backup/restore" button and pick what you want to freeze/backup/restore
if you want to do a batch option from the main screen press the menu > BATCH > then select what you want to .
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I was wondering how to backup an app WITHOUT backing up the data along with it. I have been having permission problems with my restores after flashing new roms. I believe it has something to do with the user data that comes with the apps.
Basically, how do I backup apps alone, without any of my personal data coming along with it?
Is there such a function on Titanium Backup? I have been using this.
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You can also try MyBackup Root. Its free and a little easier to use than Titanium. Seems to work great for me.
As well as ES file explorer or AntTek app manager.
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best way to backup phone for rom swap?

i'm really getting tired of redoing my info every time i try a new rom... i know froyo is supposed to be able to back up user info but it seems we dont' get that option from sammy. i always back up my apps with titanium but what about the contact list, phone settings, passwords, bookmarks, etc... something that would transfer between roms
mybackup root.
Umm...nandroid? Do a backup and flash rom, then do a selective restore and only restore data. works everytime for me except when downgrading gingerbread back to froyo. Other than that I occasionally use mybackup root
ugothakd said:
Umm...nandroid? Do a backup and flash rom, then do a selective restore and only restore data. works everytime for me except when downgrading gingerbread back to froyo. Other than that I occasionally use mybackup root
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+This, and I suggest not to move any apps you download to system/app, or else you'll have to restore system to get those back, and it causes problems.
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zanderman112 said:
+This, and I suggest not to move any apps you download to system/app, or else you'll have to restore system to get those back, and it causes problems.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
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would that include appwidgetpicker? i think that has to be placed in system/apps to run
murso74 said:
would that include appwidgetpicker? i think that has to be placed in system/apps to run
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No but just keep a copy on your sd card. It's the one exception.
I know its a pain but a fresh Install us always the best. I use an app called "appbak" and its so easy. U backup your apps and its just like a text file. Then u restore them and it gives you all your Apps in a list. U for down the list one by one and when you click on the app it will take u directly to that app in the market. Then u just download it. Its pretty fast and it gives u a fresh Install. Then ill use titanium to restore some data for some if my apps.
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musclehead84 said:
I know its a pain but a fresh Install us always the best. I use an app called "appbak" and its so easy. U backup your apps and its just like a text file. Then u restore them and it gives you all your Apps in a list. U for down the list one by one and when you click on the app it will take u directly to that app in the market. Then u just download it. Its pretty fast and it gives u a fresh Install. Then ill use titanium to restore some data for some if my apps.
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i do that with titanium.. i long click the app and press go to market. then i download it from there. installing apps from titanium always seems to lock up. its really the phone settings and addressbook that i'm interested in at this point. i'm sick of adding my accounts, deleting unwanted contacts, changing notifications settings etc, etc
murso74 said:
i'm sick of adding my accounts, deleting unwanted contacts, changing notifications settings etc, etc
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I haven't found a good way around having to enter my gmail account info each time (especially since I've been going back and forth between froyo and GB roms so nandroid backup isn't a good option) but I do keep my contacts organized in gmail, not on the phone, so whenever I do flash a new rom, it just automatically syncs the contacts and I never have to worry about them.
Titanium backup is the best for me.
Art2Fly said:
mybackup root.
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My Backup wouldn't restore the last backup I made with it, even though the files on the SDcard were fine.
I've switched to Titanium root and it's been reliable so far.
titanium backup pro works. It might restore some older not needed apps but you can take them out later. You can take out any app or info even system apps, info, data.
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My Backup wouldn't restore the last backup I made with it, even though the files on the SDcard were fine.
I've switched to Titanium root and it's been reliable so far.
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My Backup has never successfully restored anything for me. Titanium has been perfect and I've been using it since I got this phone nearly a year ago, though it doesn't do SMS so I also use SMS Backup & Restore, a little freebie from the market which so far has worked well (though I've only tried it a few times).
I agree, Titanium Pro works great. I too also use SMS Backup & Restore for text messages.
Clockwork Mod does all that and then some. Just do a backup in clockwork, install new rom, go back into clockwork/backup&restore/ advanced restore/ and restore data only. It will restore all contacts/texts/picture mail/logins/passwords/apps+app data, etc, all data that doesnt interfere with the new rom.

Properly restoring.

Can someone tell me the proper way to fully restore all apps using titanium backup and google restore?
Should I allow google to restore what it can and then let Titanium backup do the rest? When I tried this way it seemed that TB didnt restore all of my app information (such as game progress). When I tried to skip the google restore and let TB do all the work, it restored everything but now none of my apps show up in the market so I dont think they will show updates.
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seh6183 said:
Can someone tell me the proper way to fully restore all apps using titanium backup and google restore?
Should I allow google to restore what it can and then let Titanium backup do the rest? When I tried this way it seemed that TB didnt restore all of my app information (such as game progress). When I tried to skip the google restore and let TB do all the work, it restored everything but now none of my apps show up in the market so I dont think they will show updates.
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On titanium backup, hit menu and go to batch. Restore all apps with data.
DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA​That will ruin the ROM or mod or whatever you did​
Tivo7 said:
On titanium backup, hit menu and go to batch. Restore all apps with data.
DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA​That will ruin the ROM or mod or whatever you did​
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I did this and my apps don't show up in the market so I don't think they will show updates. Also this method doesn't restore my settings for the OS.
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seh6183 said:
I did this and my apps don't show up in the market so I don't think they will show updates. Also this method doesn't restore my settings for the OS.
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showing up in the market has to do with your linked email address
some settings cant be saved onto an sd card so they cant be restored
Tivo7 said:
showing up in the market has to do with your linked email address
some settings cant be saved onto an sd card so they cant be restored
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Can you explain how to do this? Right now I have all my apps restored but they don't show up in market.
I was thinking let android do a restore of my apps first and then run TB to restore all the settings but I dont think it will restore settings of apps that are already installed.
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Firgured it out.
I wiped, loaded new rom, startup screen up restored all apps from android backup. Then loaded up and restored "app data only" for all my apps.
I now have all my apps installed, all their info was retained, and they all show up in the market.
The only thing that didnt get fully restored was my home screens and all the settings in the main settings app.
seh6183 said:
Firgured it out.
I wiped, loaded new rom, startup screen up restored all apps from android backup. Then loaded up and restored "app data only" for all my apps.
I now have all my apps installed, all their info was retained, and they all show up in the market.
The only thing that didnt get fully restored was my home screens and all the settings in the main settings app.
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If you're using ADW, you can back up your settings right from ADW settings.
If you're not using ADW.....I'm sorry.
Will adw backup my home screens and system settings?
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Will adw backup my home screens and system settings?
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Everything within ADW, yes.
I usually do the titanium restore first thing then after a while the market catches up, some of my apps are side loaded so it saves alot of trouble. Adw Is great for restoring screen transitions, rows and columns etc.
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Everything within ADW, yes.
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That's awesome. I really like the stock launcher though
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FillTheVoid said:
I usually do the titanium restore first thing then after a while the market catches up, some of my apps are side loaded so it saves alot of trouble. Adw Is great for restoring screen transitions, rows and columns etc.
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Shoot I didn't realize the market would catch up
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Transfer messages from Jellybean to Kitkat

I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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michael_duvalle said:
I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I'm lead to believe that Titanium Backup would backup and restore sms messages. I've never tried tho.
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Have always been using Super Backup from store to backup and restore sms, contacts and call logs among different android devices and never let me down.
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Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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Brilliant. Worked a treat.
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silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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Does this mean I can uninstall Super Backup? ?
RASTAVIPER said:
Have always been using Super Backup from store to backup and restore sms, contacts and call logs among different android devices and never let me down.
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Installed it, but haven't tried it out yet.
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Does this mean I can uninstall Super Backup? ?
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Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps in the play store, my first paid app I actually bought, after using the cracked version for a while. And as a flashaholic, you'd imagine how much I need to use it
So yeah, it's your ultimate backup tool.
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Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps in the play store, my first paid app I actually bought, after using the cracked version for a while. And as a flashaholic, you'd imagine how much I need to use it
So yeah, it's your ultimate backup tool.
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Thanks. I was being a little facetious!
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silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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One question, since you used it to restore sms's in kitkat. Did you need to set titanium backup as default SMS app?
App which I used "SMS Backup&Restore" needed to be set as default SMS app before restoring.
Madfysh said:
One question, since you used it to restore sms's in kitkat. Did you need to set titanium backup as default SMS app?
App which I used "SMS Backup&Restore" needed to be set as default SMS app before restoring.
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Nope. Titanium handled the restoring process independently.
michael_duvalle said:
I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Try "SMS backup and restore "... Latest version works well for Kitkat...

When you switch ROMs, what's the easiest way to restore everything else?

When you switch ROMs, what's the easiest way to restore everything else? Android will restore apps (and their data?) but how do you restore all your shortcuts, folders and such?
There are so many cool ROMs on here to try but it takes me hours to restore everything, I usually just try one and end up keeping it.
Titanium Backup Pro, take a full system backup, after flashing a new ROM just restore the install missing apk option only, and other than text messages and call logs, everything will be restored.
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Neo3D said:
When you switch ROMs, what's the easiest way to restore everything else? Android will restore apps (and their data?) but how do you restore all your shortcuts, folders and such?
There are so many cool ROMs on here to try but it takes me hours to restore everything, I usually just try one and end up keeping it.
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I used to backup apps using ES and also install them back and finally after installing all apps, I used to recover my Nova backup, which would setup my homescreen, icons, widgets and shortcuts...
I'd recommend not to backup and restore app data for all apps as I see few people reporting issues with it
ithehappy said:
Titanium Backup Pro, take a full system backup, after flashing a new ROM just restore the install missing apk option only, and other than text messages and call logs, everything will be restored.
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Thanks! So, is this something that has worked for you recently? Will it work on these new Lollipop ROMs?
nijom said:
I used to backup apps using ES and also install them back and finally after installing all apps, I used to recover my Nova backup, which would setup my homescreen, icons, widgets and shortcuts...
I'd recommend not to backup and restore app data for all apps as I see few people reporting issues with it
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So, you DO NOT recommended using an automated system to restore apps and data?
What do you do instead? Do you just re-install all of them manually? That's so time consuming, it takes me almost a whole day!
Neo3D said:
So, you DO NOT recommended using an automated system to restore apps and data?
What do you do instead? Do you just re-install all of them manually? That's so time consuming, it takes me almost a whole day!
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I'll open the apk backup folder in ES and select all and click Install. I'll automatically show next app once the first one is installed. Just need to Click install and done. No need to manually go back to folder and install separately
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Neo3D said:
Thanks! So, is this something that has worked for you recently? Will it work on these new Lollipop ROMs?
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I haven't tried on Lollipop ROMs, but it should work.
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I'll open the apk backup folder in ES and select all and click Install. I'll automatically show next app once the first one is installed. Just need to Click install and done. No need to manually go back to folder and install separately
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Does that method also restore the app's data?
Neo3D said:
Does that method also restore the app's data?
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No it won't. Few developers recommend not to restore data as it may cause force closes
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No it won't. Few developers recommend not to restore data as it may cause force closes
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If it's not recommended to backup and restore app data, then isn't it easier just to use Android's built in app backup and restore?

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