Opinion on the new android market? - HTC Sensation

I'm just curious what people think about the new android market? I personally live the new market and think Google finally got the mobile market down.
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I like it, it's not amazing but not crap - it does the job better than the old one

Where are you seeing the new market?
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Towie. Google new android marketplace endgaget and download from the link.It takes you to the article.
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Google New android marketplace from endgaget click on the first link.
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Personally, it feels cluttered. I feel like I'm browsing a website that has so many ads surrounding its content, except those "ads" are actually content. Yes, it is an improvement over the previous market, but it isn't very aesthetically appealing on those "home" type screens. The 2 column app screens, however, are wonderful. I am also experiencing a little bit of stuttering here and there, but that could be down to the software/hardware issues inherent in a stock Sensation.

Love it, but could be a bit quicker. I want the icons to be cached to my SD card so it loads faster...
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i really like it. It pops and gives better options and descriptions...

nicky041192 said:
...but could be a bit quicker. I want the icons to be cached to my SD card so it loads faster...
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+1
But I think the first version was easier to use. Not the sensation stock one. This is a bit comfusing.

Does it not look kinda like Windows Phone 7 with all the tiles? It has that feel to it, and when swyping to the right and left for the paid/free apps and such.

That was my initial reaction.
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My opinion? It works so it doesn't suck . I don't have the t-mo apps link anymore on the market so that worked out for me.

Scroll down the main page.
I have "htc" on mine.
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Seems to break the flow of my other apps; could be just a shock to the system right now; but doesn't seem to "fit in" with everything else on the phone design wise.

Me likey
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nicky041192 said:
Scroll down the main page.
I have "htc" on mine.
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Same. Apparently Vodafone UK customers have 'Vodafone' instead

I still have the old market on mine.

mrg02d said:
I still have the old market on mine.
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download it from the thread in the apps section.
Is there a way to tell google about feature requests? I really want icon cache to SD... will speed things up without a doubt!

EddyOS said:
Same. Apparently Vodafone UK customers have 'Vodafone' instead
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Yep It say's Vodafone. Apparently they will have special offers on app's.

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G2 to MT4G?

Has anyone made this switch? I love the G2, but I'm just not feeling the hardware keyboard. :/
I figure I can get a MT4G for the same price I can sell my G2 for, so it's a quick swap. What are the pros of the MT4G? Biggest drawbacks? I just really, really prefer the solid bar shape to the hinged G2.
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Just make sure you get the good screen other than that this phone is a beast.
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I have both the g2 and the mytouch 4g I wasn't to hot for the keyboard myself it sits here collecting dust. I use it for games easier to play with hardware buttons. I don't regret my choice of getting the mytouch either.
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epsix said:
Just make sure you get the good screen other than that this phone is a beast.
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How do you tell the difference without seeing the device?
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I swapped and am loving the MT4G, but when I pick up the wife's G2, it still just feels like a better phone. All smartphones free this weekend from T-Mobile if you're serious.
I did the jump. Mt4g works better for me. Form factor and everything is better
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TheBiles said:
How do you tell the difference without seeing the device?
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You don't...there's no way to know the screen type without seeing it. Read the thread about good and bad displays, all you need is there.
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TheBiles said:
How do you tell the difference without seeing the device?
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If the seller via Craigslist or EBay is that serious about selling the phone they can check for you w/o root the phone. It's super simple to do.
Personally i have "bad screen" and it's not that different from a "good screen". My kid sister has a "good screen phone" and it's brighter, and the whites are whiter. thats about it.
Well,i haven't made a switch, but I did check them both out at the store, and I went with the glacier just cause I like how it looks. And I don't use qwerty,nor do I like touch sensitive buttons.
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TheBiles said:
What are the pros of the MT4G?
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Faster processor, MUCH more RAM, larger screen, better feel to the device (IMHO), and FFC.
I've been toying with the idea of obtaining a MT4G instead, since I very, very rarely use the hardware keyboard anymore. Less than I thought I was going to.
Is T-Mo STILL having bad-screen units coming off their shelves to this day? You'd think that would not be an issue by now. What am I saying, of course it is, most people probably have no idea it's even a problem..

Want to speed up your Sensation? (Look here)

Those with touch screen responsiveness issues and lag problems should try this. In fact, everyone should. It sped up my and my wife's device about 25% and cured her touch screen issues.
Setting>About Phone>Tell HTC..........And turn that stupid **** off.
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It should save some battery as well.
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Wow. You're smoking crack if you think turning that off will do anything like you're describing. I tried it and didn't change anything. Placebo.
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Damn, you are a genius. Turned it off and my lockscreen lagness is gone! You just saved my life.
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I don't know if this sped up my Sensation but it did decrease battery usage and reduced my "ghost" data.
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OK guys.. this isn't anything special.. I've done this since day 1, I still get lockscreen issues. Not a new "discovery" of any sort.
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this "theory" has already been posted today/yesterday
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156118
Just tried it and I must say it seems as if everything is much quicker and smoother and the lock screen seems much more consistent and easier to activate. thanks for the tip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OK guys.. this isn't anything special.. I've done this since day 1, I still get lockscreen issues. Not a new "discovery" of any sort.
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LOL same here, I removed it when I removed all the Bloatware.... easy way to do this is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15325023&postcount=30
Worked for me
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Thanks... Can't hurt to try it.
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mobilehavoc said:
Wow. You're smoking crack if you think turning that off will do anything like you're describing. I tried it and didn't change anything. Placebo.
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Seems like 6 other people who say it helped are smoking crack too, uh? Don't tell me its a placebo affect when as soon as I did it, my keyboard is much more responsive. I used to have to double tap keys all the time but now my first and every tap is registering. Just because it does nothing for you, doesn't mean it didn't do anything for me know it all. I think I have a little bit more mobile knowledge than to be fooled by the placebo affect.
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armoguy94 said:
OK guys.. this isn't anything special.. I've done this since day 1, I still get lockscreen issues. Not a new "discovery" of any sort.
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No **** its nothing special. I'm sure plenty of people have done it since day one. Im just sharing my experience by making a thread. If it helped me, I'm sure it will help others. It obviously wont help everyone since there is probably different causes for the screen lag.
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xnifex said:
this "theory" has already been posted today/yesterday
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156118
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Yup, I was just trying to get more people to notice it. I'm sure more people are going to open a thread titled "How to speed up your Sensation" than "I think I found something."
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jrwingate6 said:
Seems like 6 other people who say it helped are smoking crack too, uh? Don't tell me its a placebo affect when as soon as I did it, my keyboard is much more responsive. I used to have to double tap keys all the time but now my first and every tap is registering. Just because it does nothing for you, doesn't mean it didn't do anything for me know it all. I think I have a little bit more mobile knowledge than to be fooled by the placebo affect.
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Speaking of keybaords, I decided to try the gingerbread keyboard and man WHAT a huge improvement. Accuracy, layout, and the fact it has cursor arrows hidden under the space bar make this, IMO, handsdown a winner over the OEM HTC sensation keyboard.
OK, sorry for the hijack...
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Speaking of keybaords, I decided to try the gingerbread keyboard and man WHAT a huge improvement. Accuracy, layout, and the fact it has cursor arrows hidden under the space bar make this, IMO, handsdown a winner over the OEM HTC sensation keyboard.
OK, sorry for the hijack...
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Speaking of keyboards. Ill tell you what the best keyboard on Android is. Its called Smart Keyboard. Its so damn fast, has a lot of skins and great auto correction. I think it has a free trial too. I've tried all the keyboards for Android and when I'm not Swyping I'm using Smart Keyboard.
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Thanks ill check it out....
jrwingate6 said:
Speaking of keyboards. Ill tell you what the best keyboard on Android is. Its called Smart Keyboard. Its so damn fast, has a lot of skins and great auto correction. I think it has a free trial too. I've tried all the keyboards for Android and when I'm not Swyping I'm using Smart Keyboard.
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How did you get the gingerbread keyboard?
brian85 said:
How did you get the gingerbread keyboard?
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Its in the app market. Search it up. I think its called Keyboard from Android 2.3
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Definitely noticed an improvement thanks ! I wonder if HTC IME would work with
the Sensation yet ..... Hmmmm

Once the sensations bootloader is unlocked will anyone port WP7 Mango?

Would be super cool if people would support this phone like the HD2 (being able to run android and WM6.5/7). Just throwing it out there... Would have bought a HD7 but waiting for the software to do a little catch up. Thinking when mango is released it will be that point where it had matured and everyone would be content using it day to day.
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Would be super cool if people would support this phone like the HD2 (being able to run android and WM6.5/7). Just throwing it out there... Would have bought a HD7 but waiting for the software to do a little catch up. Thinking when mango is released it will be that point where it had matured and everyone would be content using it day to day.
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That would be cool.
I like WM 2003 SE.
i would be interested in a dual boot if possible for sure
Would be cool, but probably won't happen because of the massive undertaking that would have to happen. Wp7 doesn't even have drivers for dual core phones..the drivers is what would make the whole thing a headache
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No and No.
If you want a wm phone why buy an android? I don't get it..
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Montagues and Capulets here.
Do not bother me with "windows" talk.
We are Android.
P.
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When bootloader unlock comes I just want a GB Vanilla Rom or a Faster Sense Rom. I'm not a fan of WM7. Had the Focus and it sucked. I don't think ill ever leave android.
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Should have got an HD7...not a bad phone for what it is.
PaulGiz said:
Montagues and Capulets here.
Do not bother me with "windows" talk.
We are Android.
P.
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Which are we again? Well which ever we are....death to the other house. Hahaha
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A plague on BOTH your houses!
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Launcher 7 and android is a match made. There's plenty of apps that mimic wp7 looks.
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I would totally be up for that! I really like both operating systems. If the browser were just better, or there were alternative browsers that were worthwhile on WP7, I might still be using the HD7. Right up until I ended up with a Sensation.
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greengoldmello said:
Would be cool, but probably won't happen because of the massive undertaking that would have to happen. Wp7 doesn't even have drivers for dual core phones..the drivers is what would make the whole thing a headache
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Mango does support dual-core. the lastest spec sheet for upcoming wp7 devices says so. so the driver headache is not there...
Windows is disgustingly terrible . Why ruin an Android device with such blasphemy ?
AZ2ENVY said:
Windows is disgustingly terrible . Why ruin an Android device with such blasphemy ?
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I wouldn't go that far...
And unless they are using this exact chipset, yes drivers are still a problem, dual core optimized or not
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I wouldn't mind dual-booting both. WP7 is a great mobile OS.
I don't mind to try wp7. See what's the differences.
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Yeah....in before the flame war. This isn't going to happen.
Thread closed.

Should i trade my sensation for a HTC Radar 4g?

how is the phone? i like speed better. and the camera is more smoother than our sensation. any thoughts opinions?
Non-removable battery.
No SD slot.
Single core processor.
Why step down?
Smoothness, way better battery life, and I prefer the 2.2f camera.
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g1user101 said:
Smoothness, way better battery life, and I prefer the 2.2f camera.
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Then you've answered your own question.
Buy it.
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Then you've answered your own question.
Buy it.
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This man is right, you've pretty much answered it!
After looking at the radar.. it's a Windows phone, that's what you want? It's also 1ghz... 5mp camera (which also doesn't look that much better from reviews) but to each his own. Pick what you like best
If you do end up buying it, you will be coming back.
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i used samsung focus before, and here what i think about window phone
*pro:
- smooth, nice UI.
- good battery life
* cons:
- web browser is suck ( no flash option, no bookmark organize ..)
- no official youtube app.
- Almost like iOS ( need Zune desktop, no real file manager , no directly download file from browser..)
Overall, WP 7 is great for normal users, not a geek.
Any more replies from ex windows user?
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Any more replies from ex windows user?
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My wife and I both used an HD7 and while it was nice it lacked a lot of things that I got on Android. She was loving it until she lost her phone.
I bought her a Sensation and the an used HD7 and she now uses her Sensation full time.
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I think windows phone has potential. Get it *unlocked* and add a file browser and a proper video player I will be down!! SOOON!!! But only if ICS(BEST OS EVER) and FLASH didnt exist LOL
I would never give up a sensation for that. That's comparable to an exhibit 2! but the camera is way better on an exhibits 3mp! If you don't have ICS on your sensation I would def suggest it. It's amazing I put away my galaxy s2 for a while because it's so smooth. Went 13 hrs with power save mode on and still had 64% left. Then again everyone has different needs... What do you truly need?
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I came here from WP7, its a lovely looking OS and the Titan I had was so quick, 105th quickest on WP bench. But the development is non existent! Unless you buy one of the 1st Gen ones, you cannot do anything. And if you want it dev unlocked the only way is to pay MS and with that you can only side load 3 apps!
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Umm if I get it I don't really need to dev. I'm on T-Mobile anyways so no need for unlock. Still thinking
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Umm if I get it I don't really need to dev. I'm on T-Mobile anyways so no need for unlock. Still thinking
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No the unlock is a developer unlock. Pretty much just allows you to install non market apps. If you enjoy the freedom of android, youl have a shock going to windows. But if you just want a nice, good looking, fast phone then go for it. To be honest, i wish i kept my omnia 7 aswell as my sensation. I do kinda miss windows but android gives so much more.
i thought the sensation has f2.2 lens also
I would stick with the Sensation... you will regret it if u choose Radar as I think that it is step back..

Atom Launcher

Really interesting new home launcher replacement. Read about it on AndroidSpin and just started trying it.. let me know what you guys think
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dlto.atom.launcher
I'm running it actually is pretty nice
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Just gave it a shot... I like it but since it's pretty new its missing a lot of features and icon packs. Everything is a bit buggy and mismatched ATM.
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Took me a while to figure out how to get the app drawer to show alphabetical lol.. other then that it's pretty complete. Icon packs will be a nice addition tho
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I used the sauve icon pack on it. Or is that pre loaded
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Tried it last night. It's pretty and decently smooth, but is still missing some of the custom features of Apex. The overlaying Widgets is a must for me.
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nova is still my favorite
Like the launcher I am sad I bought apex a week ago. It does have icon, and themes from go launcher and others.
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kleeman7 said:
Like the launcher I am sad I bought apex a week ago. It does have icon, and themes from go launcher and others.
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Don't be sad! Hehe I've got plenty of silly paid apps that I never use. Hell I'll probably use apex again..
I've paid for so many apps, two of them were removed from the store. (Rom finder and bouncy boobs wallpapers lol)
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ChongoDroid said:
Don't be sad! Hehe I've got plenty of silly paid apps that I never use. Hell I'll probably use apex again..
I've paid for so many apps, two of them were removed from the store. (Rom finder and bouncy boobs wallpapers lol)
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Go into your Google account, and request a refund for the removed apps, Google will issue them. I had some emulators I paid 6 a piece for, and they refunded them. I was very happy.
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Go into your Google account, and request a refund for the removed apps, Google will issue them. I had some emulators I paid 6 a piece for, and they refunded them. I was very happy.
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Not a bad idea actually. Get this, I found a version of rom finder on a very obscure site and downloaded it and it still has market check lol. It's not even in the market and it still checks with the market to open! Great app and still works on ics! Too bad I can't share it with anyone lol
However bouncy boobs is getting refunded lol
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Been using this for a few hours and really enjoying it. Quite smooth and definitely lots of potential for customisation if developed.
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Since I've had it is been updated already
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To what version. I'm back on it, really a fan.
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If you swipe up you get a sub menu, swipe left on the top widget for another menu.
As for the version I'm running, it's the latest from the market lol
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Is there a way to change the icon of app shortcuts on home screen? I can't figure it out.
There is only changing icon pack in theme settings.
Haydee said:
Is there a way to change the icon of app shortcuts on home screen? I can't figure it out.
There is only changing icon pack in theme settings.
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I dont think so - I've tried myself as well. I think it's currently limited to icon packs...
I like this launcher, only gripe is we cannot remove the atom bar at the top...kind of a buzz kill
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It's different from your usual launcher. I'm slowly getting accustom to it. I wish that it had more options.
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