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[Q] Device (hard) bricked?

I wanted to flash another rom version on my LG Optimus 7 with an official rom that was posted in the LG topic. During the process (before the actual flashing I think) I got an error. My device was still turned on at that moment and in Emergency Download mode. I thought that since the flashing didn't really start I could reboot my device and try it another time cause it was late but my phone wont turn on no matter what I do. I cant enter emergency download mode, nothing.
So is it possible that my device is now completely dead? It seems so hard to believe.

How low was your battery?

Take out your battery. Leave it out for a minute and then put it back in. Connect your phone to the power-adapter and let it charge for at least 5 minutes. Then try to switch on your phone.

owenw said:
How low was your battery?
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Battery wasnt really low, the phone was still on when I got the error. Can't say exactly how full it was cause it was in emergency mode for a while but it never turned off.

Heathcliff74 said:
Take out your battery. Leave it out for a minute and then put it back in. Connect your phone to the power-adapter and let it charge for at least 5 minutes. Then try to switch on your phone.
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I've charged it a whole night but nothing. The phone doesnt even get hot when its plugged into the charger.

renegadEEE said:
I've charged it a whole night but nothing. The phone doesnt even get hot when its plugged into the charger.
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Did you also take the battery out? Like I asked?

Heathcliff74 said:
Did you also take the battery out? Like I asked?
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Yes. I'm gonna leave it out now for half an hour and then plug it in. You never know.

Heathcliff74 said:
Did you also take the battery out? Like I asked?
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Did the whole thing but still the same.

renegadEEE said:
Did the whole thing but still the same.
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Hmm. That doesn't look good. Did you try key-combo's again after you took out the battery? You might get it into downloadmode now.
I made a jig for my Samsung. With the jig I can get a phone into downloadmode even when it is bricked. Maybe there's something like that for LG's.
Good luck!

Heathcliff74 said:
Hmm. That doesn't look good. Did you try key-combo's again after you took out the battery? You might get it into downloadmode now.
I made a jig for my Samsung. With the jig I can get a phone into downloadmode even when it is bricked. Maybe there's something like that for LG's.
Good luck!
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Wow, thanks for this! This might be exactly what I need. I just bought a Micro Usb Jig. When it arrives I'll post the result here.

renegadEEE said:
Wow, thanks for this! This might be exactly what I need. I just bought a Micro Usb Jig. When it arrives I'll post the result here.
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Hold on! Are you sure that is for LG devices? The post I referred to is a jig for Samsungs. I'm not sure there is something like that for LG's. Check that first!

Heathcliff74 said:
Hold on! Are you sure that is for LG devices? The post I referred to is a jig for Samsungs. I'm not sure there is something like that for LG's. Check that first!
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It's one that works on the Galaxy S devices and Omnia 7 so I'm not sure it will work on my device but it doesnt cost a fortune so I might as well try.

renegadEEE said:
It's one that works on the Galaxy S devices and Omnia 7 so I'm not sure it will work on my device but it doesnt cost a fortune so I might as well try.
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I'm afraid it only works for Samsung brand. You might want to consider RMA.

Please do not post device specific problems here in the WP7 dev forums!
~~Tito~~

Hello,
i´m new here and i know that i dig a old post out of the grave, but before christmas my boss get 3 LG E900´s for his kid´s and 2 of them where selled in demo modes.
Not official, but because it was early too christmas he ask if i have an idea.
So i read many hours in much forums (even here) how to flash.
The first one was not a big problem at my home pc(took a lil time if it´s start in emerg.-mode, but now it works perfect)
So i tried the same with the second one at my office pc, because this one arrives us at 23. dec. and i do the same steps as i do at home.
But while flashing i got a massage from the LGDP2_V36_UMTS prog. that there was an abort.
EM still worked, so i tried again (4 times) with an other abort (RAM error)
After the 5. try with this error i do same as before and shut it off.
I wanted to try it at home again, but since this i couldn´t it on.
Everthing i tried doesn´t work. Screen keeps black.
Anyone an idea?
PS: sorry if my english is bad, i´m german.

[Possible Solution]Sudden Battery Drop to %

Some Moto G users have faced this issue of Sudden battery drop from 90% to 0% or 70% to 0% or similar
The problem is faced when phone is connected to pc and somehow a condition is changed.
Drop sometimes is just by connecting, sometimes by turning MTP off, Sometimes Turning USB Debugging off
I called up Motorolla for a Solution and they replied to tell me to do a factory reset. I didn't believe them but tried anyway and viola, it worked!
Performing a factory Reset (in some cases) solves the problem of sudden battery drop to 0%
Note: This is not a permanent solution, There is a chance for problem to come back, but also there is a chance that your phone will not face the problem!
It's been a month after reset, I haven't seen the problem again!
Hope it helps you too!
Share your Experience too! Weather it worked for you or not!

Where you using Android run time or dalvik?
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Actually I only experienced it once, weeks before upgrading to kitkat and factory reseted a few times since then. Never happeed again although I suspected it was because I avoid plugging it on usb.

I know right?
alikpronoy said:
It's really unbelievable that a factory reset can solve the problem of sudden battery drop.
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I know right?

Motorola have already said this is a serious issue; a reset will not solve it. They are releasing a patch asap.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/7a7b068df1?commentId=774000#774000​

Factory reset won't solve the problem... Battery drop happened for me twice..one before factory reset and after factory reset too..
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This is not a solution. Youre just lucky.
deej_roamer said:
Some Moto G users have faced this issue of Sudden battery drop from 90% to 0% or 70% to 0% or similar
The problem is faced when phone is connected to pc and somehow a condition is changed.
Drop sometimes is just by connecting, sometimes by turning MTP off, Sometimes Turning USB Debugging off
I called up Motorolla for a Solution and they replied to tell me to do a factory reset. I didn't believe them but tried anyway and viola, it worked!
Performing a factory Reset solves the problem of sudden battery drop to 0%
It's been a month after reset, I haven't seen the problem again!
Hope it helps you too!
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I did hotspot usb tethering an hour ago and the battery went to 0
I'm on 4.4.2

Try reset the phone.Maybe some software went wrong.

Minervamc said:
Try reset the phone.Maybe some software went wrong.
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Don't suggest anything if you don't know.. Factory reset won't solve this problem and this issue is not related to any software... I am seeing you suggesting factory reset in some other thread also.. Keep quiet if you don't know..
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This happenned to me yesterday. 70% -> pluged it into a computer -> 0%
I connected it to a wall charger and waited until it charged to 100%. No big deal, problem solved.

I don't really class this as a solution. Having to reset your phone as a pain. Lol.
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IF it is not a software problem, how come motorola can promise a patch?
padhu1989 said:
Don't suggest anything if you don't know.. Factory reset won't solve this problem and this issue is not related to any software... I am seeing you suggesting factory reset in some other thread also.. Keep quiet if you don't know..
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IF it is not a software problem, how come motorola can promise a patch?
I am not saying you are wrong, I am saying you shouldn't ask somebody to keep quite... because you think it is wrong!
I realise the point that factory reset is not a permanent solution and the de-calibration of the sensor can occur even after reseting the phone. I'll change the title to possible solution.
But to also quote KirkStormberg from https://forums.motorola.com/posts/7a7b068df1?commentId=774000#774000
root cause (which we believe is an intermittent error in a sensor measurement)
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is defiantly a software problem. And if there is a chance of removal/ temporary denial of problem, then i think you shouldn't discourage people.
specially not from a healthy discussion!

I realised that!!
michalurban said:
This is not a solution. Youre just lucky.
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I realised that!!
I changed the Title!
but i don't think its wrong in sharing, may be someone else can get lucky too!

deej_roamer said:
IF it is not a software problem, how come motorola can promise a patch?
I am not saying you are wrong, I am saying you shouldn't ask somebody to keep quite... because you think it is wrong!
I realise the point that factory reset is not a permanent solution and the de-calibration of the sensor can occur even after reseting the phone. I'll change the title to possible solution.
But to also quote KirkStormberg from https://forums.motorola.com/posts/7a7b068df1?commentId=774000#774000
is defiantly a software problem. And if there is a chance of removal/ temporary denial of problem, then i think you shouldn't discourage people.
specially not from a healthy discussion!
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I just meant it's not related to any installed apps... My bad I mentioned it wrongly... I got angry because that guy suggesting a factory reset for every thread and for all the issues... You could see his reply in few threads...
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So let him!
padhu1989 said:
I just meant it's not related to any installed apps... My bad I mentioned it wrongly... I got angry because that guy suggesting a factory reset for every thread and for all the issues... You could see his reply in few threads...
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He won't get many thanks if his suggestion is stupid, and just look at his reply he is not reasoning! why are you loosing your calm!
Peace Bro!

padhu1989 said:
Don't suggest anything if you don't know.. Factory reset won't solve this problem and this issue is not related to any software... I am seeing you suggesting factory reset in some other thread also.. Keep quiet if you don't know..
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I tried give the solution.It is the last way when the other solutions couldn't.But first try to charge the device untill 100%.The battery suddenly drop maybe caused of unperfectly charging/unplugged when the battery under 100%.The next check the USB debugging.Make sure it on.I think All device(my experienced) sometimes have the same problem like this.

Samsung galaxy note3 Bricked/stopped working abruptly

Hi,
My phone went off suddenly and I can't turn it back on..I tried connecting it to the computer but nothing happened.i have never installed roms or rooted it .what should I do ?
Please reply ASAP !
Thanks in advance

Dead.
Return.

kenny1991 said:
Dead.
Return.
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Are you sure ,the battery heatens when I charge it ?
It is less than 2 months old

mohd1995 said:
Are you sure ,the battery heathens when I charge it ?
t is less than 2 months old
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No. But it happens with note 3. You can try to replace battery but if you can just return.

kenny1991 said:
No. But it happens with note 3. You can try to replace battery but if you can just return.
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The problem is that I bought without warranty ?.can't this be software related that can be fixed myself?

mohd1995 said:
The problem is that I bought without warranty ?.can't this be software related that can be fixed myself?
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Maybe there is a solution. Search forums.
It is covered if you bought from a shop? Where did you buy from?

mohd1995 said:
Hi,
My phone went off suddenly after giving 3 beeps and I can't turn it back on..I tried connecting it to the computer but nothing happened.i have never installed roms or rooted it .what should I do ?
Please reply ASAP !
Thanks in advance
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3 Beeps on previous galaxies usually meant over heating. Sounds like a hardware fault not software. Return it if you can. Or use a different battery, battery might be damaged.

You should be able to go through Samsung directly to have it replaced.

kenny1991 said:
Maybe there is a solution. Search forums.
It is covered if you bought from a shop? Where did you buy from?
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I bought it from Egypt and I bought it with a cheaper price without warranty,so i don't think it is covered.

graydiggy said:
You should be able to go through Samsung directly to have it replaced.
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I bought it from Egypt and I bought it with a cheaper price without warranty,so i don't think it is covered

Dizy801 said:
3 Beeps on previous galaxies usually meant over heating. Sounds like a hardware fault not software. Return it if you can. Or use a different battery, battery might be damaged.
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Is there something I can do to check if that is true ?
And please ignore 3beeps thing as my brother told that it was from a a song he tried playing before it wen't off

graydiggy said:
You should be able to go through Samsung directly to have it replaced.
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I bought it from Egypt and I bought it with a cheaper price without warranty,so i don't think it is covered

As far as I know the guarantee is international. If I buy from Norway it is covered even I Asia?

kenny1991 said:
As far as I know the guarantee is international. If I buy from Norway it is covered even I Asia?
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We'll I don't think mine is but I will ask about it
Thanks for the advice

Just remove battery an check voltage you shold have 3.7 volts or more if is below 3.3 V you need to charge the battery somehow. Leve your phone with no battery for a hour or two. Put back your battery and try to boot your phone. It did happen to me and after many attempts was start working again.

goodoane said:
Just remove battery an check voltage you shold have 3.7 volts or more if is below 3.3 V you need to charge the battery somehow. Leve your phone with no battery for a hour or two. Put back your battery and try to boot your phone. It did happen to me and after many attempts was start working again.
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Thanks for your reply,but how to check the voltage.as,I have only the original charger?

mohd1995 said:
Thanks for your reply,but how to check the voltage.as,I have only the original charger?
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Thanks,I will try to do that .

[Q] can't be heard

Well,just this week nobody can hear me when I make calls or they call me.
I've had my phone work perfect since September 2nd when I bought from Verizon.
It runs 4.4.4 totally stock. Tried clearing out the microphone port and only helped a tad.
Is there a way to fix it without a return exchange?

ironside2011 said:
Well,just this week nobody can hear me when I make calls or they call me.
I've had my phone work perfect since September 2nd when I bought from Verizon.
It runs 4.4.4 totally stock. Tried clearing out the microphone port and only helped a tad.
Is there a way to fix it without a return exchange?
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I would take it back, mine has been flawless since I got it shortly after the release date.

maybe
I was thinking about that. But maybe a factory reset would help

ironside2011 said:
I was thinking about that. But maybe a factory reset would help
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That's the first thing I would've tried !! I mean heck, if my phone isn't working, it's time to drop 5 yards and punt ...

Chopstix9 said:
That's the first thing I would've tried !! I mean heck, if my phone isn't working, it's time to drop 5 yards and punt ...
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Well yeah, but hard resets are always a pain. And most of the time don't fix what's wrong

ironside2011 said:
Well,just this week nobody can hear me when I make calls or they call me.
I've had my phone work perfect since September 2nd when I bought from Verizon.
It runs 4.4.4 totally stock. Tried clearing out the microphone port and only helped a tad.
Is there a way to fix it without a return exchange?
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Go exchamge it. My first S5 (this is my third) had a microphone issue where my voice was muffled and hardly audible. Exchanged it and never looked back.

BigBot96 said:
Go exchamge it. My first S5 (this is my third) had a microphone issue where my voice was muffled and hardly audible. Exchanged it and never looked back.
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I'm gonna go Monday to exchange it. Hopefully it doesn't decide to work while I'm there. Happens a lot to me.

simonkelso said:
I'm gonna go Monday to exchange it. Hopefully it doesn't decide to work while I'm there. Happens a lot to me.
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Lol yeah... Same here. They didn't believe me but I was within my 14 days so they swapped it with a new one. My second S5 had a black speck right in the middle of the display.. Like a peice of bark under the digitizer. 3rd times the charm lol
Good luck!:good:

BigBot96 said:
Lol yeah... Same here. They didn't believe me but I was within my 14 days so they swapped it with a new one. My second S5 had a black speck right in the middle of the display.. Like a peice of bark under the digitizer. 3rd times the charm lol
Good luck!:good:
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Unfortunately I'm beyond the 14 day exchange policy... Hopefully they be nice about it. Since I can't really use like intended

simonkelso said:
Well yeah, but hard resets are always a pain. And most of the time don't fix what's wrong
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You said U R running totally stock. What's the pain of a hard reset? Backup appz and it's a snap to restore phone to pre-wipe state. I have odined back to stock, gone through the whole process to root again and restore everything a couple of times now. If anything, that would be considered a pain but it really ain't chit ...
You can be sure that's prolly the first thing the rep is gonna try in the store before giving you a new phone.

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You said U R running totally stock. What's the pain of a hard reset? Backup appz and it's a snap to restore phone to pre-wipe state. I have odined back to stock, gone through the whole process to root again and restore everything a couple of times now. If anything, that would be considered a pain but it really ain't chit ...
You can be sure that's prolly the first thing the rep is gonna try in the store before giving you a new phone.
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Yeah I know.... I just don't like the whole hard reset process. I'm lazy about it

simonkelso said:
Yeah I know.... I just don't like the whole hard reset process. I'm lazy about it
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If there is a problem might be best to go through Samsung for a repair instead of Verizon to just get a refurbished device. That's what I'd do.

Before you reset/return...take your battery out for 10 min. or so...and then restart your device...maybe the battery voltage or calibration is causing the speaker interference...it's worth a shot.

shroyede said:
Before you reset/return...take your battery out for 10 min. or so...and then restart your device...maybe the battery voltage or calibration is causing the speaker interference...it's worth a shot.
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I did notice its been getting rocket hot a couple of times this week.
I haven't made any calls or received any since I factory reset it 2 days ago. Maybe it works again, I'll try tomorrow than go to Verizon

Well I think it was the battery. The microphone seems to work now. Did 3 voice recordings. All of them came out crystal clear with and without background noise.

Good to hear...it wouldn't hurt to purchase a new charger too.

I'm gonna hang on to the charger, its the first offical charger I've had in awhile. My DINC, nexus and gs3 all burned through their real charger oddly quick. I think its the weather where I'm from its been 111°-120°f for all of September

Hot damm...try to stay in the shade...lol

shroyede said:
Hot damm...try to stay in the shade...lol
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Yeah, i leave it inside now unless I need to bring it with me

S5 keeps freezing and rebooting!! :(

Hey guys I have a issue with my S5 keeps freezing and vibrating twice before rebooting constantly I have tries flashing stock firmware via odin, repartitioning, custom roms, updated modems and still it keeps doing it at random intervals.
The other day it ran for about 48 hours without freezing but I have no idea what I did or didnt do that caused it any help would be much appreciated.
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Since you tried all software fixes you could think of, problem's in hardware. Try another battery and see then. If even then it reboots it's something far more important than the battery and you're screwed :| (have to give it to repair shop).

koragg97 said:
Since you tried all software fixes you could think of, problem's in hardware. Try another battery and see then. If even then it reboots it's something far more important than the battery and you're screwed :| (have to give it to repair shop).
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OK thanks for the advise
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reaperlinkz said:
OK thanks for the advise
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I assume you've done a factory reset too btw. If not, do one and see then as apps tend to cause bugs sometimes.

koragg97 said:
I assume you've done a factory reset too btw. If not, do one and see then as apps tend to cause bugs sometimes.
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I have sometimes it works fine for a few days then it starts doing it again, wondering if it's worth trying to open it on my own to see what the issue may be or just wiggle some connections to see if something may not be connected properly idk at this point but it is strange
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reaperlinkz said:
I have sometimes it works fine for a few days then it starts doing it again, wondering if it's worth trying to open it on my own to see what the issue may be or just wiggle some connections to see if something may not be connected properly idk at this point but it is strange
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If it was me I'd just take it to the repair shop. But if you know hardware stuff maybe you can try. I don't, I'm a software guy Anyway, good luck.

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If it was me I'd just take it to the repair shop. But if you know hardware stuff maybe you can try. I don't, I'm a software guy Anyway, good luck.
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Kool won't risk it then lol thanks for the help bro. Seems to be working ok for the past few hours so I just won't turn it off lol hopefully it stays this way for as long as possible, I am scared to turn it off since the issue might/will return lol
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I had the same problem and fixed it by changing to a new battery. It seems that the older battery doesn't hold enough peak charge whenever the CPU tried to stay at 100%.

already tried changing batteries that did not work for me.

Time for the repair shop route.. Or if it cost to much to fix, you can find a good used or new for cheap on ebay or swappa.

doubledragon5 said:
Time for the repair shop route.. Or if it cost to much to fix, you can find a good used or new for cheap on ebay or swappa.
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Ok bro going the repair centre root
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