Can I stream ,all video formats from my SD card on my LG G4 to the chromecast 2015 ? - Google Chromecast 2015

Hi , I am struggling to find some definitive information with regards to the Chromecast 2015 edition , basically the main function I require , is to be able to stream media / videos (all types of format) from my phone to my Non Smart Plasma TV , I have a few devices , one by a LG G4 , A Asus Z580c tablet and a Lenovo Windows Tablet type device.
Does anyone have any experience with this ? I would like 720 and 1080 video to stream from my SD card with no need to worry about Lip Sync and video stutters.
The main devices to be used will be my LG G4 and the Asus Z580c.
Advice please , my finger is hovering over the buy button......But I appear to be unable to push the button due to a lack of peace of mind that the ChromeCast 2015 model will do exactly what I need it to do !!!
TYI

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[Q] What is Chromecast??? a detailed info plz :)

Can anybody tell my what is chromecast?
i heared that you plug it to TV and send the info over Wi-Fi from a Device such as android
At first, is it "Mirroring" or similar to DLNA?
i mean it's just for Photos and Videos and vice versa?
I Actually Want to Browse the Internet on My Tablet while viewing it on the TV
Or Precisely, i want to use My Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 as a Mini-PC and this Tab dosen't support USB OTG or HDMI/MHL Capabilities
so Using a Bluetooth Mouse and On-Screen Keyboard with streaming to TV Over Chromecast would be Everything i want
i just want to browse Facebook, nothing else.

LG G3 D855 + PC monitor

Hello everyone, greetings from Poland .
I would like to connect my G3 to LG Flatron W2361V PC monitor because I want to watch videos recorded with this phone (unfortunately, my netbook isn't to powerfull and I can't even watch movie recorded in 720p on it). I have a few questions:
1. What exactly do I need - MHL micro USB HDMI cable (like this one: CLICK) or something else? Allegro in Poland is like Ebay in US.
2. Will I be able to treat the phone like gamepad - game image on the monitor, and control the game on phone?
3. What about watching movies via third party app, such as MX Player? Will this be also possible?
I think this is all for now. I will be very pleased for any help and suggestions about what to buy.
Thank you in advance
1. You need slimport
2+3 it's possible
So I need something like this - CLICK and HDMI cable like this one - CLICK ?

Amlogic M8 & Amlogic MX3 (MXIII)

It seems that they are in old fashion, but they are kind of classical. Amlogic MX3 and M8 are very popular model in many TV box,good performance and great vaule earns lots of praise from users. Let's take alook at them. They share the almost same specs:
MX III & M8
CPU Amlogic S802 Quad Core up to 2.0GHz (Cortex-A9)
GPU Octa core ARM Mali-450 GPU up to 600MHz
RAM DDR3 2GB
ROM Onboard eMMC Flash 8GB
Extended Storage Micro SD Card (Maximum support 32GB)
Wifi Connectivity 802.11a/b/g/n;2.4GHz 5GHz
Ethernet 10/100M LAN
bluetooth V4.0
Video Supported " H.264 [email protected] up to [email protected]
H.264 MVC up to [email protected]
MPEG-4 [email protected] up to [email protected] (ISO-14496)
WMV/VC-1 SP/MP/AP up to [email protected]
AVS JiZhun Profile up to [email protected]
MPEG-2 MP/HL up to [email protected] (ISO-13818)
MPEG-1 MP/HL up to [email protected] (ISO-11172)
RealVideo 8/9/10 up to [email protected]
H.265 HEVC up to 720P
WebM up to VGA
Multiple language and multiple format sub-title video support
MJPEG and JPEG unlimited pixel resolution decoding (ISO/IEC-10918)
Supports JPEG thumbnail, scaling, rotation and transition effects"
Audio Supported Support: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, OGG
Picture Supported Mkv,wmv,mpg,mpeg,dat,avi,mov,iso,mp4,rm ,jpg,etc.
Power 5V 2A
Language Multi-language
Miracast/DLNA Support
M8 has a very good performance, unfortunately the firmware is not always stable, and there still quite a few issues that needs to be fix.
PROS
Smooth and fast firmware.
Android 4.4 Kitkat
XBMC 13 pre-installed
Blu-Ray ISO and 4K video playback
1080p user interface
4K video output up to 30 fps supported
Good Ethernet performance (60 Mbps video playback OK)
Good video formats/codecs support
USB webcam works with Skype and Google Hangouts
HDMI CEC support
CONS
Stability problems. Not catastrophic, but the device may still hang a few times. Could it be temperature related?
Bluetooth not working.
Poor Wi-Fi performance.
Can’t install paid apps via Google Play.
Sometimes non-optimal user’s experience:
Need to switch between XBMC and MX Player depending on video files
Multiple input devices required, e.g. if you use an air mouse, you still need to access the IR remote to put the device into Standby.
Bluetooth not available from default settings menu
Only Chinese cities available for weather
H.265 not working smoothly (frames skipped). Probably not fixable (not supported by hardware, and GPGPU not supported by Mali-450)
DTS, Dolby, AC3 not supported by hardware, but software decoded in XBMC (Can’t be fixed, SoC related)
MX III 4 stars. Did not have all apps loaded as i thought. But over-all really superior
PROS
Nice android devicea bit weak on 1080P streaming.
Works great with addition of Rii wifi keyboard and Solo Loader
This is a dream for KODI/XBMC users who have grown tired of using their computer hooked up to their tv for streaming like I was
No complaints here!
Good android tv box
Great but not too polished yet.
CONS
Cheap Network Components Really Hold this Thing Back
my old mk919 (which is obsolete now) delivers more consistent
ditto
coopersimith said:
CONS
Stability problems. Not catastrophic, but the device may still hang a few times. Could it be temperature related?
Bluetooth not working.
Poor Wi-Fi performance.
Can’t install paid apps via Google Play.
Sometimes non-optimal user’s experience:
Need to switch between XBMC and MX Player depending on video files
Multiple input devices required, e.g. if you use an air mouse, you still need to access the IR remote to put the device into Standby.
Bluetooth not available from default settings menu
Only Chinese cities available for weather
H.265 not working smoothly (frames skipped). Probably not fixable (not supported by hardware, and GPGPU not supported by Mali-450)
DTS, Dolby, AC3 not supported by hardware, but software decoded in XBMC (Can’t be fixed, SoC related)
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Al of these cons you listed for the M8 apply to the MXIII in my experience (I have an MXIII). I have better playback experience using MX Player w/ ARM v7 Neon codecs (HW+ decoding) for 1080p and 10-bit H.264 (yes, I watch anime).
In other words, these boxes seem almost exactly comparable (they may have the exact same hardware).
both of these boxes have since been updated to the Amlogic S812 processor M8S & the MXiii plus
the M8S has also another model now available in the M8S+ with 1 gb lan port and running android 5.1.1.
I have the M8S+ and can say its a great improvement on its predecessor.
worth looking at if your thinking about buying an M8S or MXiii
Anti-
I have à m8s+ box but where do you find the 5.1 firmware ?
Horus73 said:
I have à m8s+ box but where do you find the 5.1 firmware ?
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Here is the firmware URL chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-lollipop-5-1-stock-firmware-for-m8s-tv-box.html
Hey, for me m8s+ is a big now.
Had it a while now and not able to get a status bar or navigation bar to show/work.
I've tried a couple of rom, including the one above and 5.1.1.
Any info or help would be great, is the status bar and navigation bar just not possible here?
Hi ! I have an M8 S802 with a custom rom Dtv 5.0 Android Kitkat 4.4.2 and I have a mistake with an App call Mytf1 it's an App for watch Tv and replay but this App cause problem !!!
This is the only App of with Tv cause problems the another France Tv M6 Play etc.. Work fine...
The problem are when I navigate in the App work fine but when I play a vidéo, the vidéo play in background ? I have a black screen and the vidéo play ? If I click in the black screen I see in the top and bottom the video background the black screen ?
I can't watch video in this App...
You know why ? I can't understand ??? I Install RootCloak but don't work to..
I want to know what is the problem... Thank you...
How to update MXIII to Android 5.1 or Custom ROM
I have Amlogix MXIII 4K TV BOX running Android 4.4.2, it sometimes does not turn on properly and gets stuck at MXBOX logo and keeps loading, I have to take out power and put it back multiple times before it loads to home screen, is there anyway to fix this or update this box to a custom file or android 5.1 for better performance ?
Hello my friends,
I've an mxiii 2g/8g bricked, no hdmi signal, red light only..
I've manage to bring it to this after a half booting by a power line failure, and then only the red light was on...
I was looking to revive it with amlogic usb tool, but only to 2% then give a pll error..even with several img...was not reading from sd card with boot magic...
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Where is the firmware for mx3 5.1 found
Crozz76 said:
Where is the firmware for mx3 5.1 found
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The Team DevDigitel universal ROM could quite likely work, since it is for any Amlogic S8xx.
Assuming that you have backups etc, you could try the way I successfully upgraded my S812 box.
If you do, make sure you let us know how it went

VU Iconium 55" 4k Smart TV Hacking, Rooting, OS Change

Hello Friends,
Regards to all reputated members of this forum. I am considerably a noob to this forums so please bear with me and my mistakes or typos. This is my first post on this forum.
I've purchased VU Iconium 4K LED TV last year in Feburary 2016. It has a pathetic VU Smart OS installed. I can't install anything on it from google play store as it allows only opera store to install apps. The stock browser is opera and really getting on to my nerves. Can't even access google play store.
Can't find out how much RAM and ROM or what other hardware specs are there in TV as it is not disclosed by the manufacturers. This company never reveals their hardware specs.
Stone age OS installed on the TV.
TV has limited inbuilt Apps and Opera App Store has limited apps too.
Can't install web browsing apps like Mozilla or Chrome.
Can't install MX Player or other apps on TV. Inbuilt Movie player is horrible and of stone age era.
Can't use keyboard and mouse with anything.
No keyboard typing support is there.
Can only use the remote provided with the TV.
No firmware updates from the company so far.
TV quality is marvelous but the OS is a big disappointment.
My question to experts is, how can I install Apk's on my TV?
Any possibility to "ROOT" it? How can I root a LED TV? I haven't found any tutorials online. Neither on YouTube nor on Google Search.
Possibility to install Another OS on my LED TV? May be a full fledged Android OS, if yes, How can I do it?
Is there any expert and dedicated group that Hacks/Roots SMART 4K TV interfaces? If so, can someone please direct me to that forum or website? I've searched the forums and I've only encountered Hacking and rooting TV dongles/boxes but nothing on SMART TVs interfaces.
I hope you guys could help me out. I really detest this OS from VU and would like to be able to utilize the full potential of my 4k TV. Any help on this is really really appreciated.
Complete Review of this TV model can be seen on YouTube channel urtechtoday.
Thank & Regards
Tushar Rastogi
My TV Specs:
VU 55" (140cms) 4K Iconium Series, Model No. (LTDN55XT780XWAU3D).
Ultra High definition Panel
3840 x 2160 Resolution
Upscale everything to 4K
HDMI 4K enhancement
A+ Grade ADS Panel
No ripple when touch
Wide viewing angle
1:1 Pixel Mapping
Energy Efficient
Ultra Smooth Motion
Dynamic Backlight
High Transmittance
10 + 10 Watt Audio
Audio output
HDMI port x 2nos
HDMI ARC/CEC
HDMI support 2.0
USB port x 2nos
PC Connectivity
TF Slot
HEVC & MPEG H.264, H.265 decoder
4K UHD through HDMI
USB support FHD & H.265 Video
Table Top Mount
Wall Mounting Bracket
VU Smart OS
VU Intelligent Chip
Built in Wifi-IEEE802.11N
Network Ethernet Port
Social Apps Ex. YouTube, Facebook etc.
Indian App Ex. Hungama, Eros Now etc.
Opera App Store & Browser
Smart Control Remote App
Smart Control Media Sharing
PC Casting
VU App store
Games- Car, Basket ball, Snake etc.
One Touch Access Remote Control
Power supply
Voltage requirement: 100-240V
Power consmption standby: 0.5W
Power saving mode: Yes
Power consmption running: 110W
Frequency requirement: 50-60Hz
Display
LED backlight type: Direct LED
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 4K, 3840 x 2160 Pixels
Vertical viewing angles: 178 Degrees
Brightness: 178 Nits
Size diagonal: 55 Inch
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Response time: 6.5ms
Other display features: 4X Graphics Engine, Ultra Clear Panel
Horizontal viewing angles: 450 Degrees
Video
video signals: HDMI, RF
Analog TV reception formats: PAL, NTSC, SECAM
Digital TV reception formats: DVB
Image formats supported: JPEG, PNG
Video formats supported: 3GP, AVI, DivX HD, MP4, MPEG
Audio
Audio formats supported: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total speaker output: 20 W
Output per speaker: 10 W
Other smart audio features: 5 Band Equalizer, Auto volume leveller: Balance
Speakers: 2
Smart TV features
Inbuilt apps: Yes
WIFI present: Yes
Games: Yes
Facebook and social media integration: Yes
Miracast screen mirroring support: Yes
Other smart features: Display Mirroring, DLNA, MHL, WiFi Direct
Facial recognition: No
Voice recognition: No
Smart TV: Yes
Gesture recognition: No
Bluetooth: No
Camera: No
Microphone: No
Could you extract the jiajia games app?
Altair571 said:
Could you extract the jiajia games app?
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Hello Friend. Thanks for your response. But I don't know anything about jiajia games app. Would like to know more about it. But presently I'm focusing on how to update my TV firmware. I'm more interested in flashing or changing the OS of my TV. I have figured out one thing that the company VU Luxuary Televisions in India is selling HISENSE TV models with their branding on them. I have confirmed that LTDN55XT780XWAU3D 4K ULED TV this is a HISENSE model which they don't sell and support in USA. I was actually looking for latest firmware update from HISENSE for this model. But the chat executive told me that this model is no longer supported in USA. Is there any way I can get a HISENSE latest firmware update for this model?
Any update on this?.
I also bought this TV and now I am stuck with it.
The company thinks having YouTube means it's a smart tv
which model
Johnysamajhdar said:
Hello Friend. Thanks for your response. But I don't know anything about jiajia games app. Would like to know more about it. But presently I'm focusing on how to update my TV firmware. I'm more interested in flashing or changing the OS of my TV. I have figured out one thing that the company VU Luxuary Televisions in India is selling HISENSE TV models with their branding on them. I have confirmed that LTDN55XT780XWAU3D 4K ULED TV this is a HISENSE model which they don't sell and support in USA. I was actually looking for latest firmware update from HISENSE for this model. But the chat executive told me that this model is no longer supported in USA. Is there any way I can get a HISENSE latest firmware update for this model?
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can you tell which hisense model was that hisense h8c or some newer one? plz reply
runcdanger said:
can you tell which hisense model was that hisense h8c or some newer one? plz reply
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Will try and find out which hisense model is this exactly.
runcdanger said:
can you tell which hisense model was that hisense h8c or some newer one? plz reply
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Yes, it's confirm that the model which VU sold in 2016 model number shared above is Hisense 55H8C model. I have checked the user mannual. Sharing the link here now.
https://www.hisense-usa.com/sites/default/files/support-doc/55H8C%20User%20Manual-English_0.pdf
Please check out this link.
Thanks
Hi @Johnysamajhdar were you able to make any progress with this?
No mate. No success so far. VU guys are retards. Haven't released a single firmware update in last 3 years. Seeking help from this forum members.
Pls how can I update the firmware of my bluegate 55" smart TV? I've not seen any updates yet, so will be glad if anyone on this forum can help.
Johnysamajhdar said:
Hello Friends,
Regards to all reputated members of this forum. I am considerably a noob to this forums so please bear with me and my mistakes or typos. This is my first post on this forum.
I've purchased VU Iconium 4K LED TV last year in Feburary 2016. It has a pathetic VU Smart OS installed. I can't install anything on it from google play store as it allows only opera store to install apps. The stock browser is opera and really getting on to my nerves. Can't even access google play store.
Can't find out how much RAM and ROM or what other hardware specs are there in TV as it is not disclosed by the manufacturers. This company never reveals their hardware specs.
Stone age OS installed on the TV.
TV has limited inbuilt Apps and Opera App Store has limited apps too.
Can't install web browsing apps like Mozilla or Chrome.
Can't install MX Player or other apps on TV. Inbuilt Movie player is horrible and of stone age era.
Can't use keyboard and mouse with anything.
No keyboard typing support is there.
Can only use the remote provided with the TV.
No firmware updates from the company so far.
TV quality is marvelous but the OS is a big disappointment.
My question to experts is, how can I install Apk's on my TV?
Any possibility to "ROOT" it? How can I root a LED TV? I haven't found any tutorials online. Neither on YouTube nor on Google Search.
Possibility to install Another OS on my LED TV? May be a full fledged Android OS, if yes, How can I do it?
Is there any expert and dedicated group that Hacks/Roots SMART 4K TV interfaces? If so, can someone please direct me to that forum or website? I've searched the forums and I've only encountered Hacking and rooting TV dongles/boxes but nothing on SMART TVs interfaces.
I hope you guys could help me out. I really detest this OS from VU and would like to be able to utilize the full potential of my 4k TV. Any help on this is really really appreciated.
Complete Review of this TV model can be seen on YouTube channel urtechtoday.
Thank & Regards
Tushar Rastogi
My TV Specs:
VU 55" (140cms) 4K Iconium Series, Model No. (LTDN55XT780XWAU3D).
Ultra High definition Panel
3840 x 2160 Resolution
Upscale everything to 4K
HDMI 4K enhancement
A+ Grade ADS Panel
No ripple when touch
Wide viewing angle
1:1 Pixel Mapping
Energy Efficient
Ultra Smooth Motion
Dynamic Backlight
High Transmittance
10 + 10 Watt Audio
Audio output
HDMI port x 2nos
HDMI ARC/CEC
HDMI support 2.0
USB port x 2nos
PC Connectivity
TF Slot
HEVC & MPEG H.264, H.265 decoder
4K UHD through HDMI
USB support FHD & H.265 Video
Table Top Mount
Wall Mounting Bracket
VU Smart OS
VU Intelligent Chip
Built in Wifi-IEEE802.11N
Network Ethernet Port
Social Apps Ex. YouTube, Facebook etc.
Indian App Ex. Hungama, Eros Now etc.
Opera App Store & Browser
Smart Control Remote App
Smart Control Media Sharing
PC Casting
VU App store
Games- Car, Basket ball, Snake etc.
One Touch Access Remote Control
Power supply
Voltage requirement: 100-240V
Power consmption standby: 0.5W
Power saving mode: Yes
Power consmption running: 110W
Frequency requirement: 50-60Hz
Display
LED backlight type: Direct LED
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 4K, 3840 x 2160 Pixels
Vertical viewing angles: 178 Degrees
Brightness: 178 Nits
Size diagonal: 55 Inch
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Response time: 6.5ms
Other display features: 4X Graphics Engine, Ultra Clear Panel
Horizontal viewing angles: 450 Degrees
Video
video signals: HDMI, RF
Analog TV reception formats: PAL, NTSC, SECAM
Digital TV reception formats: DVB
Image formats supported: JPEG, PNG
Video formats supported: 3GP, AVI, DivX HD, MP4, MPEG
Audio
Audio formats supported: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total speaker output: 20 W
Output per speaker: 10 W
Other smart audio features: 5 Band Equalizer, Auto volume leveller: Balance
Speakers: 2
Smart TV features
Inbuilt apps: Yes
WIFI present: Yes
Games: Yes
Facebook and social media integration: Yes
Miracast screen mirroring support: Yes
Other smart features: Display Mirroring, DLNA, MHL, WiFi Direct
Facial recognition: No
Voice recognition: No
Smart TV: Yes
Gesture recognition: No
Bluetooth: No
Camera: No
Microphone: No
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SO I FOUND A THREAD ON QOURA AND THE PERSON BELONGED TO THE FIELD OF INSTALLING AND REPAIRING TV SAID THAT THE COMPANY VU DOES NOT
GIVE FIRMWARE ON ANY SITE AND YOU MUST CONTACT THEM AND THEN THEY WILL SEND YOU THE UPDATE VIA EMAIL.
I AM FACING THE SAME ISSUE IN MY VU 43BU114 (SAME ICONIUM SERIES ) AND WILL TRY IT OUT
HI, i am facing the same issue. the Vu tv hardware is based on mt5861 chipset.
the os is generic android based on 4.4.3 version.
MTK Generic Android on mt5861 - Geekbench
Benchmark results for a MTK Generic Android on mt5861 with an ARM MT5861 processor.
browser.geekbench.com
Can we install new available TV OS on this?
babajitheone said:
SO I FOUND A THREAD ON QOURA AND THE PERSON BELONGED TO THE FIELD OF INSTALLING AND REPAIRING TV SAID THAT THE COMPANY VU DOES NOT
GIVE FIRMWARE ON ANY SITE AND YOU MUST CONTACT THEM AND THEN THEY WILL SEND YOU THE UPDATE VIA EMAIL.
I AM FACING THE SAME ISSUE IN MY VU 43BU114 (SAME ICONIUM SERIES ) AND WILL TRY IT OUT
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Hi Babajitheone,
Any reply from VU Team. Did you upgraded your TV. I Have VU 43BU113.
Hi everyone,I have the same VU iconium 4k Android tv model(43BU113).I am having the same issue it's totally waste of money .One thing that I can suggest you that you should buy a "Amazon fire TV stick 4k".It will be a better option as you will connect with the fire TV stick with your HDMI port with your VU tv and make your TV the Real time 4k tv and having unlimited apps in the fire tv .It will be worth if you'll buy it!

Micromax UHD tv smart android 4.2.2

Dear All,
i have a few question regarding this TV i bought in 2015. Detals and specs are as below:
Micromax (originally Changhong from China re branded in India) Model 42C0050UHD
Screen Size 42 Inches
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixels
Display Features ELED Display, Brightness (350 cd/m2), Response Time (9.5 ms)
Display Quality Ultra HD
USB ✔ 3 x USB
HDMI ✔ 3 x HDMI
Audio Out ✔ 1 x Digital Audio Output (Optical)
Additional Connectivity 1 x RF Connectivity Input, 1 x PC Audio In, 1 x AV Input, HDMI + HDCP: HDMI 1.4 (1 MHL Supporting UHD), 1 x VGA Connector (15 Pin D-sub), 1 x AV Output
Smart TV ✔ Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), Miracast, App for Mobile Control on App Store, Games, App Store, Essential Tools, Web Browser, Free Share (DLNA), ROM (4GB)
Now i require your help with the following:
1. I am unable to connect my 5.1 Mitashi analog speakers (they came with red yellow white wires) to the TV. Earlier i was able to when i installed the TV for the first time. At that time both Speakers and TV volume were in operation. I.e i use to keep my TV volume as 0 and only use speakers for volume. Now i am frustrated as to why i am not able to do the same.
2. I have downloaded few 4k movies with resolution described as 3840 X 2160 but when i play them on through my HDD i am unable to forward/rewind or skip to certain part of the video. please refer any video player for the android version in order to play the 4k files in mkv version.
3. I have tried side loading VLC and MX player apps to the TV but they either don't work properly or display or user interface is poor and at times not compatible.
4. Is there any way to side load Google play store and services on the same as the TV has a pathetic App store with obsolete apps.
5. Can we update the Android version on the TV? Manufacture has not been helping for it.
I apologize for the lengthy post. Looking forward for your answers.
Thanks All
Pranjal
SAME PROBLEM MY TV MODEL IS 50K2330UHD PLEASE HELP ME.

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