Strange Battery Charging PROBLEM - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry, I come from an Non-English-speaking country, so I used Google Translate.
I have used Galaxy SIII for about four monthes, ALL ‎the accessories are original except the charger is from an old NOKIA N97 MINI. When I used it several days before, it charges really very fast - about two and a half hours. But recently, I have faced a strange and puzzling problem. The charger will not work when it connected to my phone, this problem also happened when I connnect the original cable for charging through original charger adapter. But to my surprise, when I used another cable, it works good....
I want to that if there is any way to solve my problem and I also want to that will the problem occurs more problem such as failure when connected to my laptop for flashing roms and copy files?
My email: [email protected]
Thank you!

coltlv1994 said:
Sorry, I come from an Non-English-speaking country, so I used Google Translate.
I have used Galaxy SIII for about four monthes, ALL ‎the accessories are original except the charger is from an old NOKIA N97 MINI. When I used it several days before, it charges really very fast - about two and a half hours. But recently, I have faced a strange and puzzling problem. The charger will not work when it connected to my phone,
Wrong charger for phone .
Possible cable faulty .
jje
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JJEgan said:
coltlv1994 said:
Sorry, I come from an Non-English-speaking country, so I used Google Translate.
I have used Galaxy SIII for about four monthes, ALL ‎the accessories are original except the charger is from an old NOKIA N97 MINI. When I used it several days before, it charges really very fast - about two and a half hours. But recently, I have faced a strange and puzzling problem. The charger will not work when it connected to my phone,
Wrong charger for phone .
Possible cable faulty .
jje
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Uh, thank you. BTW, i want know that whether the probelm can be corrected or not.
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coltlv1994 said:
JJEgan said:
Uh, thank you. BTW, i want know that whether the probelm can be corrected or not.
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Probably - replace both the charger and cable then try again.
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Samsung original charger is known to be faulty/badly made/cause problems, I use my old s1 cable and charger, s2 also works, or, as suggested, buy a new one

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Mozart does not charge!!!

Hi all,
My problem started a week ago.I plugged Mozart with a usb cable to a pc at the office.After one hour i touch it ,was too hot.(I think the usb was broken) Unplug the cable and take battery off.
Now my mozart does not charge with usb or charger.I also can't sync it with Zune.Does anyone tell me is there battery problem or board problem?When i plug charger the led on the top is not lighting.What can i do?
Thanks
Try another USB-MicroUSB cable. I've found the one that was supplied with the phone very unreliable, I get this problem every once in a while. It works fine with other cables though.
vangrieg said:
Try another USB-MicroUSB cable. I've found the one that was supplied with the phone very unreliable, I get this problem every once in a while. It works fine with other cables though.
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Thank you for answer.Unfortunately i tried many charger or usb cable,even new battery.Nothing happen.I think something damaged on the board.
Find the same battery and replace for test. If someone else will not be charged - a problem in the board.
If i was you i would send it back to the carrier to be fixed or replaced if you can.
breakbystealth said:
If i was you i would send it back to the carrier to be fixed or replaced if you can.
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Yes, I will send it .Purchased from Taiwan.Hope they will fix it within warranty.

how to find out if usb port is defect?

Hi guys,
I've just received a - what looks pretty brand-new - S2 here naked and without its back cover. It's branded.
I also own a rooted i9001 (S plus) with themes and stuff. Still works like a charm.
So the S2.... I am pretty sure I can use same usb cable from the S plus and also the charger (Samsung Travel adapter 5.0V=0,7A) that both are working fine with the S plus.
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried. Only connection possible is via Kies (only wifi) and not explorer
The charger isn't recognized by phone either. I'm not sure if the USB port is dead because JIG tool is working. The battery I have is some Chinese one with own charger. The I read the S2 needs more power.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks.
blondbread said:
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried.
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But does it charge when connected to PC by USB?
blondbread said:
The charger isn't recognized by phone either.
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What do you mean? The phone charges but with charge rates limited by PC USB port instead of AC wall plug? Or doesn't it charge at all with the charger?
Or: how do you mange to charge the phone?
fxrb said:
But does it charge when connected to PC by USB?
What do you mean? The phone charges but with charge rates limited by PC USB port instead of AC wall plug? Or doesn't it charge at all with the charger?
Or: how do you mange to charge the phone?
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Hi, thanks for looking into my prob.
No, it doesn't charge when connected to PC via USB. The charger doesn't work with phone directly, no.
I bought the replacement battery off ebay and with it came a battery charger (wall plug). So battery can be charged aside from phone.
Unfortunately, I don't have any friends with original S2 accessories to test.
But why does the Jig work (if the USB port were broke)?
blondbread said:
But why does the Jig work (if the USB port were broke)?
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The Jig does not use all pins of the USB connector. Basically the Jig is a 300k resistor connected to the GND (5) and ID(4) pin of the USB connector. The pins used for charging are GND(5) and VCC(1). A bold guess would be that the VCC pin of your phones USB connector does not work.
You should consider buying a replacement flex board on ebay. It is very cheap ($10 to $16 I believe) and you should manage to install it yourself.
blondbread said:
Hi guys,
I've just received a - what looks pretty brand-new - S2 here naked and without its back cover. It's branded.
I also own a rooted i9001 (S plus) with themes and stuff. Still works like a charm.
So the S2.... I am pretty sure I can use same usb cable from the S plus and also the charger (Samsung Travel adapter 5.0V=0,7A) that both are working fine with the S plus.
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried. Only connection possible is via Kies (only wifi) and not explorer
The charger isn't recognized by phone either. I'm not sure if the USB port is dead because JIG tool is working. The battery I have is some Chinese one with own charger. The I read the S2 needs more power.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks.
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There could be Two Reasons Your Device's Micro USB Port is Broken Something.
OR
Drivers are Corrupted. I recommend you to Connect Cable and Check if Kies Respond. If it Respond but Still don't Connect then Click on Troubleshooting. It must Work.
Hope i helped
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Nope. Kies doesn't respond.
fxrb, thanks a bunch for the explanation!
I got the flex board off ebay already. There's a nice guide on youtube.
Ah, ok - you were quicker.
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Nope. Kies doesn't respond.
fxrb, thanks a bunch for the explanation! I will look into this flex board alternative. Is there anywhere further information? I got the phone pretty cheap so I'm willing to give it a try.
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Further information about what exactly?
If you are looking for information about how to replace the flex print then youtube is your friend
Just to let you know. I got new usb board, exchanged old one (that was clearly water damaged) and the phone now works like a charm.
OT: I've also noticed this trend on Ebay for people to buy non-functioning or damaged S2s. From the guides on youtube I can see exactly why.
However, it's getting pretty ridiculous now that non-functioning S2s with broken screens fetch as much as € 200??!!! I mean, come on!
blondbread said:
Just to let you know. I got new usb board, exchanged old one (that was clearly water damaged) and the phone now works like a charm.
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Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy your 'new' phone
blondbread said:
OT: I've also noticed this trend on Ebay for people to buy non-functioning or damaged S2s. From the guides on youtube I can see exactly why.
However, it's getting pretty ridiculous now that non-functioning S2s with broken screens fetch as much as € 200??!!! I mean, come on!
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Still OT: I had the silly idea of buying a totally damaged S2 on ebay for a few Euros, just to extract the battery contacts for a test adapter: no way! The device got sold for € 156

[Q] My galaxy s2 isn't charging

Hi everyone, i' ve be en looking an answer to my problem from a long time i've looked in almost every related post, but nothing...
When i plug in my phone (to a wall charger or to a pc with ye USB cable) the phone says "charging" but you can leave it liket thar for hours
and nothing happens, i have tried a lot of things :
-make sure the charger is good
-coneccting with diferent cables
-change the rom and kernel (a lot of times)
-even i replace the USB port
But nothing of that seems to work... Have anyone an idea of what culd be the problem?
Thanks a lot
I had a similar problem where I plugged my phone in and it said charging but after half an hour I'd lost 1% I changed to an iPhone plug and the supplied USB cable and this has solved the problem for me (I looked at the micro USB end of the plug and USB and one of the pins in the micro USB was missing from the plug) However you said changed cables and plugs so don't know however issue sounds similar
1Chef said:
I had a similar problem where I plugged my phone in and it said charging but after half an hour I'd lost 1% I changed to an iPhone plug and the supplied USB cable and this has solved the problem for me (I looked at the micro USB end of the plug and USB and one of the pins in the micro USB was missing from the plug) However you said changed cables and plugs so don't know however issue sounds similar
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Well i have tried with an other s2 charger im gonna try with an iPhone cable, thanks
jdirarrazabal said:
Well i have tried with an other s2 charger im gonna try with an iPhone cable, thanks
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How on earth are u going to use ipone cable to charge yr sgs2. what he meant is the charger not the cable. Since u ve use different charger and cable and even replacing the usb port, i think its the board issue which means u may ve to replace the main board. Only thing u can do is get a desktop chargerand another spare battery.
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ndmuni said:
How on earth are u going to use ipone cable to charge yr sgs2. what he meant is the charger not the cable. Since u ve use different charger and cable and even replacing the usb port, i think its the board issue which means u may ve to replace the main board. Only thing u can do is get a desktop chargerand another spare battery.
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Im sorry I meant IPhone plug not the cable, actually I have what you say a spare battery, but I want to fix the problem anyway
Try putting your battery on another sii. See if it charges then.
You can also use a dock or charge it manually.
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Well im thinking that the problem is in the main board, anyone with a similar problem or maybe a solution?...
Thanks
jdirarrazabal said:
Well im thinking that the problem is in the main board, anyone with a similar problem or maybe a solution?...
Thanks
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Ruled out the battery?
gastonw said:
Ruled out the battery?
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Yep, i have tried with two diferent battries in my phone and nothing
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Well im thinking that the problem is in the main board, anyone with a similar problem or maybe a solution?...
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try someother sII battery with your phone and see whether its charging!
and regarding board .....the possiblities are minimal to have a problem like tht
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x_ranjith said:
try someother sII battery with your phone and see whether its charging!
and regarding board .....the possiblities are minimal to have a problem like tht
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Thanks im gonna try that
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New Charging Port - Still not charging!

Just replaced the charging port on my ATT SGII i777. Still not charging. Any ideas on what to try next?
The charge port I bought was for a i9100 but I was under the impression that they were interchangeable:
I've tried several chargers so I'm pretty sure it is not the charger,
-- Bud
Cable? Have you tried a different charging cable?I know it sounds ridiculous but I remember someone posting that fixed their issue.
Phalanx7621 said:
Cable? Have you tried a different charging cable?I know it sounds ridiculous but I remember someone posting that fixed their issue.
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Yes. Charger and cables. tried like 4 different one including two samsung ones.. I also plugged it into the computer and it is not detected at all.
After my original post, I noticed that my cellular service wasn't working either. Cleaned up the old port with a good dose of rubbing alcohol and a soft toothbrush and put it back in. Charger still not working but the cell service is back.
The markings on both boards say GT-i9100 and rev2.2 but the original says R.B82 and the replacement says says R.B84. I doubt that means anything.
Any other ideas or testing to do? Luckily I ordered an external charger and extra battery so I am not dead in the water.
Just a quick update - I bought several other charging ports before I finally found one that works. The one that worked was on ebay from muchbuy-outlet. I emailed them prior to purchasing. They said it would work and it did. Here is the link will expire at some point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270993875674
-- Bud
I tried this one from ebay and it did not work (can't post link so it's ebay item # 330880743336
Im thinking of trying the one you linked. Could I ask when you bought your GS2? I got mine about a mnth after it came out. If you got yours at the same time maybe ill take the risk of buying another board.
changes13 said:
I tried this one from ebay and it did not work (can't post link so it's ebay item # 330880743336
Im thinking of trying the one you linked. Could I ask when you bought your GS2? I got mine about a mnth after it came out. If you got yours at the same time maybe ill take the risk of buying another board.
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I got mine in the Fall of 2011 right when they came out... -- Bud
you know, I didnt use my i777 for 6 months, and I went to charge it and it wouldnt charge... It would just sit there with the captivate lights blinking rapidly like it wanted to start, and didnt... Long story short, I took the battery out of my i777 and used my t989 as a temporary charger just to get some juice in there (to about 10 %) and switched it back to the i777 and the i777 charged it no problem after that. I think there could be an issue with the i777 firmware which doesnt charge a battery that has gone to complete dead.
I have no issues charging or connecting to adb now
ssmr2t said:
you know, I didnt use my i777 for 6 months, and I went to charge it and it wouldnt charge... It would just sit there with the captivate lights blinking rapidly like it wanted to start, and didnt... Long story short, I took the battery out of my i777 and used my t989 as a temporary charger just to get some juice in there (to about 10 %) and switched it back to the i777 and the i777 charged it no problem after that. I think there could be an issue with the i777 firmware which doesnt charge a battery that has gone to complete dead.
I have no issues charging or connecting to adb now
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It is because the usb port that we have on our phone is not that great. Before I got my port fixed by Samsung, it would not be able to charge an empty battery, but now it is fine. Although sometime when the battery get too hot, it just through the phone in a loop of charging just enough to boot then shut down again.
You need I9100 gt model Rev 2.3 to replace sgh i777 At&t usb flex cable.
I just changed mine. Mine was rev 2.3. I got mine ebay at the "Cellphone-Repair-Shop" Search for "usb flex cable i9100 gt" model. It has to be the Gt model and it has to be The rev 2.3. So ask your seller before you buy. I believe the cellphone repair shop only sells 2.3.
I did put the Non-GT model in first because I read several reviews that it would work if I bought it from a specific store. This turned out to be a misplacement of many reviews. I am returning that one tomorrow. The wrong one charged for a day. Then nothing... and it caused all kinds of reception problems. Pretty much made phone useless.
Now with the Gt model in, when I connect to computer (wouldn't work before) it reads in explorer that this is a i9100 gt model phone. I do believe it is the new usb port that causes this to be read as a Gt i9100 and not the warning screen caused by rooting.
I wonder if this will cause any problems when flashing roms or anything else like otg usb mounting.
cduced said:
Just a quick update - I bought several other charging ports before I finally found one that works. The one that worked was on ebay from muchbuy-outlet. I emailed them prior to purchasing. They said it would work and it did. Here is the link will expire at some point...
-- Bud
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This one also worked for me, thanks Bud!! I also got my phone in Oct of 2011.
when charger plugged in it goes on and off
cduced said:
Just a quick update - I bought several other charging ports before I finally found one that works. The one that worked was on ebay from muchbuy-outlet. I emailed them prior to purchasing. They said it would work and it did. Here is the link will expire at some point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270993875674
-- Bud
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Bud,
When I plug in my charger the charging circuit goes on and off. I have a tone that dings once (or makes a "BEDUP' sound) indicating the charger is charging and it sounds like a bell indicating that the charger circuit connects and disconnect even before the BEDUP sound can fully complete! LOL Well instead of just one 'bedup' sound it bedups then bedups again! and again etc. The actual indicator on the battery icon goes on then off in sync to the bedups. I suspect its the dock connector charging port but am not positive. I have two I777's; the second one charges fine with the same usb cable so the cable is ruled out. I also had trouble using ODIN and getting my drivers to load in windows "Intermittently", but only on the SUSPECT I777.
Sometimes I can get it to charge by holding the USB cable either pressed upward or downward but it I change pressure at all it will go out.
Were the actual metal strips on your dock connector worn out? That is what I am thinking my issue is. If so It will require another charging port.
After reading your post an reevaluating my issues I am even more sure it is the charging port, but would appreciate any input you may have about your experience!
Thanks for your input!
cduced said:
Just a quick update - I bought several other charging ports before I finally found one that works. The one that worked was on ebay from muchbuy-outlet. I emailed them prior to purchasing. They said it would work and it did. Here is the link will expire at some point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270993875674
-- Bud
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Hey, thanks for the info.
My i777 device has the same issue. But the item in the above link does not ship to my country.
So I checked on ebay for another S2 REV 2.3 usb flex cable and found this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140959296482
But in the cable you have bought it says "R.CB4 28 GT-I9100 REV2.4" and on my selected cable it says "R.CA4 GT-I9100 REV2.4"
Is that a big difference or should I not worry about it?
Thanks!
MWTTRON said:
Bud,
When I plug in my charger the charging circuit goes on and off. I have a tone that dings once (or makes a "BEDUP' sound) indicating the charger is charging and it sounds like a bell indicating that the charger circuit connects and disconnect even before the BEDUP sound can fully complete! LOL Well instead of just one 'bedup' sound it bedups then bedups again! and again etc. The actual indicator on the battery icon goes on then off in sync to the bedups. I suspect its the dock connector charging port but am not positive. I have two I777's; the second one charges fine with the same usb cable so the cable is ruled out. I also had trouble using ODIN and getting my drivers to load in windows "Intermittently", but only on the SUSPECT I777.
Sometimes I can get it to charge by holding the USB cable either pressed upward or downward but it I change pressure at all it will go out.
Were the actual metal strips on your dock connector worn out? That is what I am thinking my issue is. If so It will require another charging port.
After reading your post an reevaluating my issues I am even more sure it is the charging port, but would appreciate any input you may have about your experience!
Thanks for your input!
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Sorry I missed this but anyone having this issue should first try cleaning the port with a small brush (soft toothbrush or I used these: http://www.dentek.com/product/144/easy-brush-cleaners/) dipped in isopropyl alcohol. That may help (or not). If that doesn't solve the problem, you are going to need to swap out the charging port. -- Bud
igayan1991 said:
But in the cable you have bought it says "R.CB4 28 GT-I9100 REV2.4" and on my selected cable it says "R.CA4 GT-I9100 REV2.4"
Is that a big difference or should I not worry about it?
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It was hit or miss for me. I ended up buying tow before getting the 3rd to work. I finally emailed several sellers and bought one from a seller that told me it would work with the AT&T version and luckily it did. -- Bud

[Q] s3 charging issues

Hi I bought s3 5 months back and now im facing the slow charging issues.and at one point the phone wont charge at all.. blowing cleaning also didn't work.. I took it to the service centre. They first replaced the port and it didn't work. Later that day they told its mother board problem. They couldn't explain why. And couldn't tell whether wireless charger would fix this issue. If anyone could help me how to check hardware failure I could check myself and tell me if wireless charger would work nw??
I faced the same problem and the cause was my usb cable
Replace port failed and presuming a service centre would have a decent cable you need a new motherboard .
No way of knowing what has failed without removing the motherboard and testing each component end result you still need a new motherboard .
wireless charging
JJEgan said:
Replace port failed and presuming a service centre would have a decent cable you need a new motherboard .
No way of knowing what has failed without removing the motherboard and testing each component end result you still need a new motherboard .
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Yes.. after replacing the new usb socket it didn't respond at all. I want to know whether I will be able to charge my phone using wireless charger. ??
arun090990 said:
Yes.. after replacing the new usb socket it didn't respond at all. I want to know whether I will be able to charge my phone using wireless charger. ??
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did you try other cables like htc one's or blackberry's? because i too had the same problem for the 1st cable and used blackberry's. now again the second cable provided by samsung service center isn't working after few days. so now using htc cable.
sriram231092 said:
did you try other cables like htc one's or blackberry's? because i too had the same problem for the 1st cable and used blackberry's. now again the second cable provided by samsung service center isn't working after few days. so now using htc cable.
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Yeah its the usb cable, samsung ones are rubbish, mine got to a point where it would charge 1 percent an hour, tried my brothers galaxy ace 2 charger which is all in one and charges from empty to full in about a hour and a half without affecting battery life
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hulkrage said:
I faced the same problem and the cause was my usb cable
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I tried, I dint work.. Does wireless charging will do???
s3 wireless charging
Does s3 wireless charging works for the slow charging problem through usb??
I've had the same problem - I've bought a new USB cable and now everything is OK.
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GIBbeerSKY said:
I've had the same problem - I've bought a new USB cable and now everything is OK.
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My port is not even working... Not detecting.. Nothing is happening. Any ideas to rectify??
You can take the battery out and use the universal charger.

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