The Galaxy J3 series came about after the success of the budget J2 series. With time, Samsung found that Indian and other South Asian markets deliver excellent sales in this range.
The devices in this segment consist of the original Galaxy J3 which was launched in 2016, followed by the Galaxy J3 Pro, the Galaxy J3 Emerge which was released in March 2017, and the Galaxy J3 2017, besides the Galaxy J3 Prime that was released at T-Mobile in April 2017.
Samsung Galaxy J3 Android 10 update
While some of the J3 handsets are being treated to Android Pie, we feel bad to break the news that none of the J3 handsets will be treated to Android 10 update.
All of the J3 handsets are NOT ELIGIBLE for Android Q update, which model are you talking about:
- SM-J327P/T/V/A
- SM-J320F/P
- SM-J330F/FN/G
- SM-J337A/V/T/AZ
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pie update
Samsungs Galaxy J3 family usually receives one major OS upgrade. This means that only the models that have Android Oreo out of the box can expect to be upgraded to Android 9 Pie, as seen in the table below.
Device | Model | Android 9 Pie update | Exp Release |
Galaxy J3 2016 | SM-J320P | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy J3 Emerge | SM-J327P | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy J3 Prime | SM-J327T | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy J3 Eclipse | SM-J327V | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy J3 Pro | SM-J320F | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy Amp Prime 2 | SM-J327A | Not eligible | — |
Galaxy J3 2017 | SM-J330F/FN/G | Released | NA |
Galaxy J3 2018 | SM-J337A | Eligible | Q3 2019 |
Galaxy J3 V 3rd Gen | SM-J337V | Released | NA |
Galaxy J3 Star | SM-J337T | Eligible | Q3 2019 |
Galaxy Amp Prime 3 | SM-J337AZ | Eligible | Q3 2019 |
Samsung One UI
Given that the entire Galaxy J3 2018 family is eligible for an update to Android 9 Pie, there is a small chance One UI could accompany the Pie update to these devices. However, no official word is available at the moment from Samsung regarding if and when this One UI will arrive, but we won’t be surprised if the J3 2018 misses out on the One UI. After all, it won’t be the first time such would be coming from Samsung. Only time will tell.
Related: Samsung One UI device list and release date
Here’s a table for various Galaxy J3 handsets from Samsung.
Verizon Galaxy J3 V 3rd Gen [SM-J337V]
The Galaxy J3 3rd Gen was recently announced by Verizon, and the device is receiving its first update today. Sold as SM-J337V under the postpaid wing, and as SM-J337VPP with a prepaid plan, both the variants of the handset are receiving an update today. The table below gives you the software version of each handset.
Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
07 Jan 2020 | J337VPPVRU5BSL2 | Android 9 | December 2019 security patch |
30 Sep 2019 | J337VPPVRS4BSI2 | Android 9 | September 2019 security patch |
26 Jul 2019 | J337VVRU3BSEB | Android 9 | Android 9 Pie update with new One UI custom skin from Samsung |
27 Mar 2019 | J337VVRU2ASC1 | Android 8.0 | March 2019 security patch |
18 Dec 2018 | J337VVRS2ARK1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
26 Oct 2018 | J337VVRU2ARI3 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
04 Aug 2018 | J337VVRU1ARG1 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
27 Mar 2019 | J337VPPVRU2ASC1 | Android 8.0 | March 2019 security patch |
18 Dec 2018 | J337VPPVRS2ARK1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
26 Oct 2018 | J337VPPVRU2ARI3 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
04 Aug 2018 | J337VPPVRU1ARG1 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
Prepaid Verizon Galaxy J3 V 3rd Gen [SM-J337VPP]
Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
26 Jul 2019 | J337VPPVRU3BSEB | Android 9 | Android 9 Pie update with new One UI custom skin from Samsung |
27 Mar 2019 | J337VPPVRU2ASC1 | Android 8.0 | March 2019 security patch |
18 Dec 2018 | J337VPPVRS2ARK1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
26 Oct 2018 | J337VPPVRU2ARI3 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
04 Aug 2018 | J337VPPVRU1ARG1 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch |
T-Mobile Galaxy J3 Star [SM-J337T]
Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
16 Nov 2018 | J337TUVU2ARJ6 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
16 Aug 2018 | J337TUVS2ARG1 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
22 Jun 2018 | J337TUVU1ARDL | Android 8.0 | Pre-installed |
Galaxy J3 2017 update timeline [SM-J330F]
Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
02 Aug 2019 | J330FXXU3CSG6 | Android 9 | Android 9 Pie update with new One UI custom skin from Samsung |
14 Aug 2018 | J330FXWU3BRG3 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and June 2018 security patch (UAE) |
14 Aug 2018 | J330FXXU3BGH1 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and June 2018 security patch (Europe) |
4 July 2018 | J330FXXU3ARF2 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
13 June 2018 | J330NKOU1ARE3 | Android 7.0 | May 2018 security patch |
1 Apr 2018 | J330FXXU3ARC5 | Android 7.0 | April 2018 security patch |
08 Sep 2017 | J330FXXU1AQI2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
06 Sep 2017 | J330FXXU1AQI1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
05 Sep 2017 | J330FXWU1AQI3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
21 Jun 2017 | J330FXWU1AQF9 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
21 Jun 2017 | J330FXXU1AQF9 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
05 Jun 2017 | J330FXXU1AQF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J3 2017 update timeline [SM-J330FN]
SM-J330FN | 17 Oct 2018 | J330FNXXS3BRJ1 | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security update |
SM-J330FN | 06 Sep 2018 | J330FNXXU3BRH2 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security update |
SM-J330FN | 09 Aug 2018 | J330FNXXU3BRG2 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and June 2018 security update |
SM-J330FN | 01 July 2018 | J330FNXXS3ARF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 14 June 2018 | J330FNXXU3ARE1 | Android 7.0 | May 2018 security update |
SM-J330FN | 13 May 2018 | J330FNXXU3ARD1 | Android 7.0 | April 2018 security update |
SM-J330FN | 15 March 2018 | J330FNXXU3ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 15 Feb 2018 | J330FNXXU3ARB1 | Android 7.0 | February 2018 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 15 Dec 2017 | J330FNXXU2AQK8 | Android 7.0 | December 2017 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 17 Nov 2017 | J330FNXXU2AQK7 | Android 7.0 | November 2017 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 01 Sep 2017 | J330FNXXU1AQI1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J330FN | 20 Jun 2017 | J330FNXXU1AQF9 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J3 Pro update [SM-J330G]
In other markets, more so in Asia and some parts of Europe, the Galaxy J3 2017 goes by the name Galaxy J3 Pro and has model number SM-J330G. This is the device’s software update timeline.
Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
02 Aug 2019 | J330GDXU3CSG7 | Android 9 | Android 9 Pie update with new One UI custom skin from Samsung |
07 Jan 2019 | J330GDXU3BRL1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
27 Nov 2018 | J330GDXU3BRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security update |
17 Aug 2018 | J330GDXU3BRH1 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo update and June 2018 security patch |
11 Sep 2017 | J330GDXU2AQI2 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
31 Aug 2017 | J330GDXU1AQH5 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
09 Jun 2017 | J330GDXU1AQF5 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J3 Emerge update
The J3 Emerge is the latest addition to the series and runs on the Snapdragon 430 processor. But the device took a step backward, by going with 1.5GB of RAM. The smartphone ships with Marshmallow and was released in January this year.
Model no. SM-J327P is for Sprint J3 Emerge, while the SM-J327R4 is for US Cellular J3 Emerge.
Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
SM-J327P | 30 July 2018 | J327PVPU4ARG2 | Android 6.0 | July 2018 security patch |
SM-J327P | 30 Jun 2018 | J327PVPS4ARF2 | Android 6.0 | April, May and June 2018 patches, and bug fixes |
SM-J327P | 1 May 2018 | J327PVPS3ARC1 | Android 6.0 | March 2018 security patch |
SM-J327P | 11 Apr 2018 | J327PVPS3ARC1 | Android 6.0 | March 2018 security patch |
SM-J327P | 28 Mar 2018 | J327PVPU3ARC2 | Android 6.0 | February 2018 security patch and Spectre/Meltdown fixes |
SM-J327P | 21 Jun 2017 | J327PVPU1AQF4 | Android 6.0 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J327P | 27 Feb 2017 | J327PVPU1AQB6 | Android 6.0 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J327R4 | 15 May 2017 | J327R4TYU1AQE4 | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
Update [February 12, 2018]: T-Mobile has just confirmed the Oreo update for the Galaxy J3 Prime. On Sprint, the J3 Prime is known as J3 Emerge, however, we don’t expect the device to receive Oreo.
Galaxy J3 Prime update
Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
SM-J327T | 14 Jul 2017 | J327TUVU1AQG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J327T | 20 Jun 2017 | J327TUVU1AQF7 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J327T | 24 Mar 2017 | J327TUVU1AQCB | Android 7.0 | March 2017 security patch |
Having been launched with Nougat though, there were slim chances that the J3 Prime will be upgraded to Android 8.0. Well, according to T-Mobile, Samsung has begun works on the J3 Prime Oreo update and even though there’s still no official release date, we believe the OS will be ready in Q2 2018.
Galaxy J3 Eclipse and J3 Mission update
Model no. | Date | Software version | Changelog |
SM-J327V | 23 Apr 2019 | J327VVRS3BSD1 | Android 8.0 | April 2019 security patch |
SM-J327V | 18 Feb 2019 | J327VVRU2BSA1 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch |
SM-J327V | 10 Oct 2018 | J327VVRU2BRHA | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and September 2018 security patch |
SM-J327V | 21 June 2018 | J327VPPVRS2ARF3 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
SM-J327V | 03 Apr 2018 | J327VVRU2ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
SM- J327V | 28 Oct 2017 | J327VVRS1AQJ2 | Android 7.0 | October 2017 security patch and Blueborne fix |
SM-J327VPP | 23 Apr 2019 | J327VPPVRS3BSD1 | Android 8.0 | April 2019 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 18 Feb 2019 | J327VPPVRU2BSA1 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 19 Nov 2018 | J327VPPVRS2BRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 10 Oct 2018 | J327VPPVRU2BRHA | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and September 2018 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 21 June 2018 | J327VPPVRS2ARF3 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 03 Apr 2018 | J327VPPVRU2ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
SM-J327VPP | 28 Oct 2017 | J327VPPVRS1AQJ2 | Android 7.0 | October 2017 security patch and Blueborne fix |
Galaxy J3 2016 update
Model No. | Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
SM-J320F | 04 Sep 2017 | J320FDDU0AQI1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 04 Sep 2017 | J320FDRU0AQI1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 29 Aug 2017 | J320FXXU0AQH3 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 17 Aug 2017 | J320FDRS0AQH2 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 14 Jul 2017 | J320FXXU0AQG2 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 12 Jul 2017 | J320FDDU0AQG1 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 12 Jul 2017 | J320FDRU0AQG1 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 21 Jun 2017 | J320FDDU0AQF1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 21 Jun 2017 | J320FDRU0AQF1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 13 Jun 2017 | J320FXXU0AQF1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 29 May 2017 | J320FDRU0AQE2 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 24 May 2017 | J320FXXU0AQE2 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 01 May 2017 | J320FDDU0AQE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 24 Apr 2017 | J320FDRU0AQD2 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 24 Apr 2017 | J320FXXU0AQD3 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 06 Apr 2017 | J320FXXU0AQD1 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 29 Mar 2017 | J320FDDU0AQC3 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 24 Mar 2017 | J320FXXU0AQC3 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 16 Mar 2017 | J320FDRU0AQC1 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 23 Feb 2017 | J320FDRU0AQB3 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 21 Feb 2017 | J320FXXU0AQB3 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320F | 02 Feb 2017 | J320FXXU0AQB1 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320FN | 04 Sep 2017 | J320FNXXU0AQI1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320FN | 15 May 2017 | J320FNXXU0AQE3 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320FN | 02 May 2017 | J320FNXXU0AQE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320FN | 27 Feb 2017 | J320FNXXU0AQB3 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2017 security patch |
SM-J320FN | 08 Feb 2017 | J320FNXXU0AQB2 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320G | 27 Jun 2017 | J320GXXS0AQF1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320G | 15 Apr 2017 | J320GXXU0AQD1 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320G | 18 Nov 2016 | J320GXXU0APK1 | Android 5.1.1 | November 2016 security patch |
SM-J320G | 10 Aug 2016 | J320GXXU0APH1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2016 security patch |
SM-J320G | 18 Jul 2016 | J320GXXU0APG3 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2016 security patch |
SM-J320G | 20 Jun 2016 | J320GXXU0APF3 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2016 security patch |
SM-J320G | 13 May 2016 | J320GXXU0APE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
SM-J320G | 18 Apr 2016 | J320GXXU0APD3 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
SM-J320H | 19 Jul 2017 | J320HXXU0AQG2 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 23 Jun 2017 | J320HXXS0AQF2 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 02 May 2017 | J320HXXU0AQE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 17 Mar 2017 | J320HXXU0AQC3 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 16 Mar 2017 | J320HXXU0AQC2 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 17 Jan 2017 | J320HXXS0AQA2 | Android 5.1.1 | January 2017 security patch |
SM-J320H | 16 Dec 2016 | J320HXXU0APL3 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 07 Dec 2016 | J320HXXS0APL1 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 27 Oct 2016 | J320HXXU0APJ5 | Android 5.1.1 | October 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 12 Aug 2016 | J320HXXU0APH1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 29 Jul 2016 | J320HXXU0APG6 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 02 Jun 2016 | J320HXXU0APF1 | Android 5.1.1 | June 2016 security patch |
SM-J320H | 20 May 2016 | J320HXXU0APE5 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
SM-J320M | 27 Feb 2018 | J320MUBU0ARB3 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2018 security patch |
SM-J320M | 15 Dec 2017 | J320MUBS0AQL6 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 26 Oct 2017 | J320MUBU0AQJ3 | Android 5.1.1 | November 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 23 Oct 2017 | J320MUBU0AQJ2 | Android 5.1.1 | October 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 20 Sep 2017 | J320MUBU0AQI3 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 17 Jul 2017 | J320MUBU0AQG3 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 11 May 2017 | J320MUBU0AQE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 01 Feb 2017 | J320MUBU0AQB1 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 03 Jan 2017 | J320MUBU0AQA1 | Android 5.1.1 | January 2017 security patch |
SM-J320M | 12 Sep 2016 | J320MUBU0API1 | Android 5.1.1 | September 2016 security patch |
SM-J320P | 26 Jan 2018 | J320PVPS1ARA1 | Android 5.1.1 | Aug 2017-Jan 2018 security patch, Meltdown and Spectre fixes |
SM-J320P | 14 Jul 2017 | J320PVPS1AQG3 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2017 security patch |
SM-J320P | 13 Apr 2017 | J320PVPS1AQD2 | Android 5.1.1 | April 2017 security patch |
SM-J320P | 29 Nov 2016 | J320PVPU1APK2 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2016 security patch |
SM-J320P | 16 Aug 2016 | J320PVPU1APH2 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2016 security patch |
SM-J320P | 19 May 2016 | J320PVPU1APE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
SM-J320P | 04 Dec 2015 | J320PVPU1AOL2 | Android 5.1.1 | Not Available |
SM-J320R4 | 04 Sep 2017 | J320R4TYS2AQI1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320R4 | 07 Jun 2017 | J320R4TYS2AQF1 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2017 security patch |
SM-J320R4 | 20 Feb 2017 | J320R4TYU2AQB1 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320R4 | 22 Nov 2016 | J320R4TYU2APK3 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
SM-J320R4 | 02 May 2016 | J320R4TYU1APE1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2016 security patch |
SM-J320W8 | 27 Jul 2017 | J320W8VLU2AQG4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320W8 | 02 Jan 2017 | J320W8VLU2AQA1 | Android 6.0.1 | January 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 28 Jul 2017 | J320ZNDOU1AQH1 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 16 May 2017 | J320ZNDOS1AQE2 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 15 May 2017 | J320ZNDOS1AQE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 01 Mar 2017 | J320ZNDOS1AQC1 | Android 5.1.1 | March 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 03 Feb 2017 | J320ZNDOU1AQB1 | Android 5.1.1 | February 2017 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 29 Nov 2016 | J320ZNDOS1APK2 | Android 5.1.1 | December 2016 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 15 Sep 2016 | J320ZNDOU1API4 | Android 5.1.1 | September 2016 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 26 Jul 2016 | J320ZNDOU1APG2 | Android 5.1.1 | August 2016 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 28 Jun 2016 | J320ZNDOU1APF4 | Android 5.1.1 | July 2016 security patch |
SM-J320ZN | 03 May 2016 | J320ZNDOU1APE1 | Android 5.1.1 | May 2016 security patch |
SM-J320VP | 1 Feb 2018 | J320VPPVRU2ARA2 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch, KRACK fix |
SM-J320VP | 22 Sep 2017 | J320VPPVRS2AQI1 | Android 7.0 | September 2017 security patch and Blueborne fix |
SM-J320VV | 1 Feb 2018 | J320VVRS2BRA2 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch and KRACK fix |
SM-J320VV | 22 Sep 2017 | J320VVRU2BQJ1 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0, August 2017 security patch and Blueborne fix |
How to download and install Galaxy J3 update
Well, we have provided the download link of the firmware along with their build no. (software version, that is) in the firmware column in the update table above.
Take care to download the firmware by matching the model no. of your Galaxy J3. Here are some examples of device model no. and firmware build.
- J320FD – J320FDDU0AQC3
- J320FX – J320FXXU0AQB3 (take care to not flash J320FN or J320FD firmware)
- J320FN – J320FNXXU0AQB3
- J320G – J320GXXU0APK1
- J320H – J320HXXU0AQC2
- J320M – J320MUBU0AQA1
When in doubt, sure ask us about the firmware version you are looking to install, using the comments section below. We’ll reply asap.
To install, find the guide on how to install Samsung firmware here. That’s all you need.
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