Video Card issue - Remix OS for PC

Hello I have a AMD HD 7770 1gb video card and Remix was running perfect on it but for some reason it has reverted to internal Intel 4000 and won't go back to AMD card. How do I tell Grub command line to use AMD and disable Intel?

@Sentario modify grub menuentry by adding "EXTMOD=radeon" to the kernel line.

I bet that is the problem I'm having. The graphics seem downgrade. I have a AMD Radeon R9 200 Series card. They should add a graphics card option in Remix OS to where it can be set to what ever we are using and then reboot.
Intel
AMD
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@Dunard
Recent Remix release enforces using Intel GPU if it's present. It's only a temporary solution to a major problem with users being unable to boot Remix OS on dual gpu devices.
In the future graphic cards support should get much better.

EXTMOD=radeon
Just wanted to say thank you as this did work and my Remix is back on Radeon GPU. Thank You. :good:

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@Dunard
Recent Remix release enforces using Intel GPU if it's present. It's only a temporary solution to a major problem with users being unable to boot Remix OS on dual gpu devices.
In the future graphic cards support should get much better.
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Is it a file I need to put that code in? I'm so confuse.

i think i may be having this issue as well. used to run fine. i guess it was about the time i got my R9 390x video card that it quit booting. I did some research about where to input that extmod=radeon but made it as far as pressing e when you are on the remix os boot page. It pulls up the area where i think im supposed to add the extmod=radeon command but i'm not sure where it should go. Some help would be great. A google search on extmod=radeon didnt pull up much for me. Thanks much

Read here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69995756&postcount=67
There two links as well. Giving you hint where you put that at.

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Remix OS freeze on boot

hello
I install Remix OS on my pc
Config
moderbord Asus P6TSE
Ram 24 GB
GPU GTX 960
CPU Intel® Core i7-920
i use a ssd to boot this os and freeze on boot ...
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ty in advence
When you boot up press "e" to edit the boot info, place DEBUG=2 into the script after 'androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64' so it looks like 'androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 DEBUG=2' hit F10 (softly)
Debug boot should begin.
Type exit when prompted, ignore any warnings that might come up concerning hardware not being picked up, type "exit" when prompted to do so to move on. After a few times typing "exit", does an error like this continue to roll up your screen: "init: Couldn't probe module 'net-pf-16-proto-5' "? :fingers-crossed:
i make a video
https://youtu.be/7tdO9nmLBmg
A quick question. Are there any other drives connected?
You could try actually install it onto your SSD from the boot up.. Your SSD would need 2 partitions though.. One is FAT32 (around 3GB large) and the other can be FAT32 or NTFS, it wont make a difference. If you want to know how to do the install from boot then just send a reply asking.
I have just tried with a different machine and I'm getting a full SELinux error. I doubt that there is anything that we would do.. (I'm not pro enough to go reading through the actual OS files... ) Not all PC's are supported unfortunately. Mine is not, I have had better luck running Remix OS in Virtual Box, well... before the latest release at least. Now I'm getting errors that seem to have been around since Android_x86 project began.
Another option would be to try the Legacy version if your motherboard is able to boot legacy. (Sorry, have not tried looking at your MoBo)
My advice (which I am also following) would be to be patient and just hold out for a while. Until the next update comes along for us to try.
More support is intended on being added with every release.
all my files is in a fat32 partitions and work on my laptop is just my pc ... wont works
Are there any other drives connected?
yes i have 4 drive with my pc
If it is working on your laptop then settle with that for now.
No, not other drives would be recommended, just saw them in the debug at the beginning.
The error that seems to be coming up for you and I (this is as far as I understand) has to do with kernel security settings as to what to allow on boot. The issue can arise when certain files have not been given the policy labels that they require to run. So they effectively get denied constantly. This is likely where a lot of the added hardware support will sort things out... I'm also running an NVidia Card.. could be the drivers needed..(although that would not explain why VM's don't work)
Sorry that I cannot help you mate.. This is going too deep into the realm that I know little about when it comes to the actual stuff. I follow instructions when having to make a change to my Linux distro.
I do envy you having the latest version working on a device. My laptop wont boot for me either.
You could try the Andriod_x86 forums and see what the common threads are. Seeing as Jide is using android_x86 as a base.
If anyone else knows more and is able to shed light on the matter, please do so? I am also up to correction on my statements.
I asked the same question on other forums and on google group
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/remix-os-for-pc
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/67863-Remix-OS-freeze-on-boot
gaaara said:
hello
I install Remix OS on my pc
Config
moderbord Asus P6TSE
Ram 24 GB
GPU GTX 960
CPU Intel® Core i7-920
i use a ssd to boot this os and freeze on boot ...
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http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/339816IMG20160124171700.jpg
ty in advence
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Nvidia GPUs have trouble with remix os and you wont be able to run it properly.
ty
a new version of remixos is released
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/remix-os-for-pc/Tl9yTkALhN8
i test it and the os boot and loop on welcome menu ... loll i make video for skip the logo go to 1:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu6hF39CoJI
ty for your poste
I know its not an answer to your question, but have you tried the new 2 February version? I have got it working in VirtualBox atm.

Unable to boot Remix OS

This is my first time posting on the website so I apologise ahead of time. I am trying to dual boot my laptop with Remix OS. It is the Asus ROG GL551JW-DS71 (i7 4720hq, 16 gb ram, 1 tb hdd, gtx 960m, windows 8.1, if anything else is needed, let me know). I've done some research and it seems that it might be an issue with my GPU. I've tried putting the "nouveau.modeset =" and what not but I can't get it to load past the "ANDROID [email protected]_x86_64:/ #" I put "DEBUG=1" in the Grub line thing and I took pictures of my screen. I'm not sure what site you guys would like me to use to upload so I'll upload them once someone lets me know. Thanks in advance!
Have you searched for a disable dedicated/discrete graphics in BIOS? You need to disable it, because Remix will not boot with your GTX960M enabled.
If you don't have that option, then I'm sorry but for now you will be able to boot only using software rendering; graphics handled by the CPU. This means a less stable experience and less performance, but it will work 100%
Add this in the kernel grub line:
Code:
androidboot.swrast=1
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ethansky said:
This is my first time posting on the website so I apologise ahead of time. I am trying to dual boot my laptop with Remix OS. It is the Asus ROG GL551JW-DS71 (i7 4720hq, 16 gb ram, 1 tb hdd, gtx 960m, windows 8.1, if anything else is needed, let me know). I've done some research and it seems that it might be an issue with my GPU. I've tried putting the "nouveau.modeset =" and what not but I can't get it to load past the "ANDROID [email protected]_x86_64:/ #" I put "DEBUG=1" in the Grub line thing and I took pictures of my screen. I'm not sure what site you guys would like me to use to upload so I'll upload them once someone lets me know. Thanks in advance!
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Try to add "nomodeset" instead of "nouveau.modeset =".
nomodeset might work, but it's highly unlikely.
I've made a guide for these kind of problems today: http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/solution-problems-booting-remix-os-dual-t3466027
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Have you searched for a disable dedicated/discrete graphics in BIOS? You need to disable it, because Remix will not boot with your GTX960M enabled.
If you don't have that option, then I'm sorry but for now you will be able to boot only using software rendering; graphics handled by the CPU. This means a less stable experience and less performance, but it will work 100%
Add this in the kernel grub line:
Code:
androidboot.swrast=1
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I have looked for that option in my bios and I couldn't find it. I forgot to mention in my original posting that I had my Windows reinstalled with because the hard drive failed. I don't believe that I have the option to boot to the UEFI so I wonder if that has to do anything. I tried putting the "androidboot.swrast=1" code after the kernel line in the GRUB line editor thingy and I got it to boot. It's a bit unstable and the screen tends to tear when I move a large window around. The only problem now is how to make it permanent. I tried editing the file that was mentioned in some guides but it doesn't seem to stick.
tomekumb said:
Try to add "nomodeset" instead of "nouveau.modeset =".
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I have tried both of the commands and it still hands at the Android root part. Are there any other commands or combination of commands that could work? I don't have an option in my bios to disable my gtx 960m and there isn't an option to boot to the UEFI. I wonder if the Windows reinstall due to a hard drive failure has something to do with it. Thanks in advance!

[SOLUTION][TEMPFIX] Problems with booting Remix OS on a dual graphics card devices

MOST RECENT REMIX VERSION TESTED WITH THE GUIDE: 3.0.206
If you have a PC (laptop, desktop, tablet, hybrid) with a dual graphics card combo (like Intel + NVIDIA, Intel + AMD, AMD + AMD) and experience problems booting Remix OS then this is a potential solution/workaround for you (until it's officially fixed):
IF YOU USED UNOFFICIAL METHODS FOR REMIX INSTALLATION, THESE SHOULD, BUT MIGHT NOT WORK FOR YOU
Try the methods available in the next section if your PC hangs on one of these during the boot sequence:​
ANDROID [email protected]_x86_64:/ # (if you have an external display plugged in, disconnect it and try again, if persists, read on)
Remix OS logo (is your hdd / USB stick fast enough?)
“_” in the top left corner (above may also apply, other possibilities are badblocks or badsectors apparent on the hard drive, so check for those if the below guide doesn't help)
Before we begin, you need to know how to edit grub menuentries (NON PERSISTENT - ONE BOOT ONLY):​
LEGACY boot - don't apply the exact solutions provided there, just follow the scheme.
UEFI boot - don't apply the exact solutions provided there, just follow the scheme.​​
Find your scenario and add given parameters to the GRUB menuentry kernel line:​​
One of your graphics cards is Intel
This applies only to Remix versions 3.0.205 and older.
Code:
EXTMOD=i915
This parameter enforces initiating Intel driver module first - sets Intel card as primary.
NONE of your grapics cards is Intel:
Code:
nomodeset androidboot.swrast=1
"nomodeset" disables "the kernel mode setting" (tells
the kernel to not set the graphic resolution, let X do that instead).
androidboot.swrast=1 enforces software graphics rendering.
All graphics will be handled by the CPU - has drawbacks; lower stability and performance, but will work 99% times - 1% is when your CPU is not supported
If the above allowed you to successfully boot:​
Report your problem and solution in the official feedback form here:
Remix OS for PC User Feedback
Now you need to make the change persistent:
For Remix OS installed on hard drive:
LEGACY BOOT:Apply adequate changes to grub.cfg or menu.lst file in your Remix OS installation folder. Editing both files won't hurt
UEFI BOOT: Apply adequate changes to EFI:/boot/grub/grub.cfg file in your ESP (EFI System Partition) - example path Z:/boot/grub/grub.cfg
Instruction on how to access grub.cfg file on Windows
BEWARE, ACCIDENTALLY REMOVING OR MODIFYING SOME FILES FROM ESP PARTITION WILL RENDER SYSTEMS NOT BOOTABLE - WILL REQUIRE RECOVERY TOOLS.
To access ESP, you need to:
start cmd.exe as administrator
Kill Explorer -> Mount the ESP -> Start the Explorer as admin using below commands:
Code:
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
mountvol Z: /s
explorer.exe
If you fail to mount the system partition then it's probably already mounted. Start notepad as administrator then browse My computer and you should find a SYSTEM drive - that's ESP.
Edit & save the EFI:/boot/grub/grub.cfg file
Reboot and test if the changes worked(if you reboot into Windows, the ESP should be inaccessible again - it automatically unmounts upon restart)
For Remix OS installed on a USB stick:
You will need to access USB partition labeled REMIXOSSYS.
Filesystem of this partition is not supported by Windows, so without any 3rd party apps you won't be able to modify the needed files.
You will need to either use a Linux distribution or edit from Remix OS on other device. Be dexterous
LEGACY BOOT:Apply adequate changes to REMIXOSSYS:/SYSLINUX.CFG
UEFI BOOT: Apply adequate changes to REMIXOSSYS:/boot/grub/grub.cfg
Add a post with your results after using the guide and hit Thanks it it worked for you List your device brand and model & GPUs models + Remix OS version
Special thanks and credits go to @masaykh for helping me make this guide and pointing out some mistakes.​
Disclaimer:
Currently parameter X.modeset=0/1 does NOT work, because of recent changes made to driver modules handling.
This thread and discussed problem is known to Remix OS dev team and they are working on it. Let's hope that one of the future updates fixes it.
Less relevant info:
Guide was written in desktop mode, if it looks bad in Tapatalk then blame the app
Does this apply to laptops as well? I don't have an option to disable the dGPU on my Asus ROG laptop. The nouveau and nomodeset commands and it still hangs on the Android root part after it loads the kernel. Help!
Have you tried with step 4. (androidboot.swrast=1) ?
Laptops are PCs too I'll edit OP to prevent confusion.
Also please don't quote the OP (opening post). Use "@"username instead - lots of space saves for better reading and scrolling experience.
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Just wondering... can you use, both Gpu's?
Aka.. dualscreen or stretched desktop option
Cheers
@mitchell4you
Currently Remix OS allows only mirrored external display. This kind of feature is handled by the single GPU only, but that's how it works for all devices.
Some devices with dual gpu can boot without changing anything like in this guide, but that applies only to Lollipop Remix.
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@Vioner Thank you for your awesome guide. I finally boot RemixOS on my laptop but I have a problem. I couldn't this method permanent. there is no file in the /boot/grub/grub.cfg in my RemixOS installation folder. Could you more specific about making this permanent. I have to do all this manually on bootmenu to boot RemixOS. BTW my Nvidia GPU is running on RemixOS not the integrated one and my laptop is hot more than it should . Is that Normal? Thanks in advance
@alali44 which option worked for you? Are you sure it's the nvidia gpu that's working?
Which boot type do u have? Are you sure it's uefi? Path you referred to is for uefi only.
Also remember to hit thanks when it's the right thing to do
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@alali44 which option worked for you? Are you sure it's the nvidia gpu that's working?
Which boot type do u have? Are you sure it's uefi? Path you referred to is for uefi only.
Also remember to hit thanks when it's the right thing to do
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I am pretty sure because nvidia cpu is running cause there is a color in my laptop power button that shows that. It is UEFI i am sure about that as well.
BTW what do you mean by saying that which option worked for you? I did all of your steps. To be more specific I add the kernel line of remix os in grub menu:
nouveau.modeset=0
nomodeset
androidboot.swrast=1(There is no option in my bios to disable nvidia cpu)
And after that RemixOS was opened but I can't this method permanent because of lack of file in boot folder.
Thanks in advance
@alali44 thanks for reporting. I guess I wasn't clear enough in the guide - I meant to do steps one after another in order but independently from each other - do not combine them together - it's like 4 different methods. I'll reedit the post to make this clear. Please check again which point helped.
About persistent change - you have UEFI, so follow instructions how to access the EFI partition and the grub.cfg file - go back to the guide.
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@alali44 thanks for reporting. I guess I wasn't clear enough in the guide - I meant to do steps one after another in order but independently from each other - do not combine them together - it's like 4 different methods. I'll reedit the post to make this clear. Please check again which point helped.
About persistent change - you have UEFI, so follow instructions how to access the EFI partition and the grub.cfg file - go back to the guide.
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I will try bro and report back to you Thanks again
my two pc will not open new versions my pc HP probook 4540s and DELL XPS l502
@ruha3463 can you write more details?
maybe some errors or to what point it booted?
I am having trouble loading Remix 64 using a nvidia GeForce 7900 GT, I've tried your suggestions but haven't gotten it working yet
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3.0.201 later also does not work in any way
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@Sands207 but do you have 2 graphics cards? This guide is for dual GPU.
If you have only one graphics card then only scenarios 2. and 3. might help you. DO NOTE that I've recently made a major update to the OP - it's significantly changed.
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@Sands207 but do you have 2 graphics cards? This guide is for dual GPU.
If you have only one graphics card then only scenarios 2. and 3. might help you. DO NOTE that I've recently made a major update to the OP - it's significantly changed.
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Thanks, I goofed and only have one. I'll keep looking into it
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I am having trouble loading Remix 64 using a nvidia GeForce 7900 GT, I've tried your suggestions but haven't gotten it working yet
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my same problem
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Yuupy EXTMOD=i915 with worked ???
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Fan speed
I have a notebook with Intel i7 6700HQ and NVIDIA GTX 950m
with code EXTMOD=i915 it run in good resolution (1920x1080) but with fan and CPU at 100%
with code nomodeset it run low resolution (800x600) but CPU run better
Sorry for bad English
Thank you in advance
@zirrott I have the exact same cpu and gpu, but I haven't noticed the fans going 100%. Need to test more to be sure.
With nomodeset you won't get any good performance in games or video.
It has 3D accelleration disabled and it's like I described in the OP - utilizes simple drivers that focus only on allowing you to boot and do basic stuff.

[UPDATE] Remix OS for PC update 3.0.205

This week's OTA update is definitely one we're looking forward to releasing. Our engineers have been working hard on two reported issues the past couple of weeks:
- HDMI audio pass-through issues
- Sleep wake issues
This update should improve your experience significantly if you've been having either of these issues. Please also remember to keep reporting issues here: http://bit.ly/2asqK8p
________________________________________________
Remix OS for PC version: 3.0.205
Release Date: September 22, 2016
Release notes:
- Fixed many HDMI audio pass-through issues
- Added 'Never' to disply sleep options to resolve users with wake issues
- App Recommendation tab added to App Drawer
- Updated OTA progress user interface
________________________________________________
To download this release, please go here:
http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-pc#downloadNow
Thanks again for your feedback so far and please keep them coming!
I Suggest to remove Nouveau\AMD kernel drivers atleast until corresponding DRI modules will be added to /lib64/dri/
Now situation look like this :
if user have dual gpu setup, there is a chance (atleast) that nvidia\amd gpu will be detected as /dev/dri/card0
android then trying to boot only trying to access /dev/dri/card0
i done some experiments - like renamed card0 to card2, android not booted, then i renamed my intel gpu card1 to card0 and android booted.
Do something about it please
@masaykh can you report this here as an issue or maybe even make a patch?
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@RemixOS_Jason I installed x64 3.0.204 and 3.0.205 but my pc stuck in A N D R O I D [email protected]_x86_64:_
I read on google this and found out this is nvidia graphic card issue but I couldn't solve it
I used Remix OS 2 months ago when LP times with Rufus without any issue. I don't understand why this thing come to me now
My graphic card is gtx765m and my boot option is UEFI BTW
Please help me.
@alali44 try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/solution-problems-booting-remix-os-dual-t3466027
Upgrade on top of 204 worked fine - same procedure as last time https://youtu.be/_6cwG3THPbY
Remix OS for PC updated to 3.0.205
Still cannot boot on Notebook Dell XPS 15 Touch (9530)
INTEL HD + NVIDIA GPUs (Nvidia GeForce GT 750M graphics card)
without androidboot.swrast=1.
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@alali44 try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/solution-problems-booting-remix-os-dual-t3466027
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Thank you for suggestion. It worked
There is still random issues with touch not responding right on some devices, incl Surface Pro 3. If you add an option in settings to recycle touch input, it would make a nice workaround for those device owners, allowing them to use RemixOS without rebooting it every 20 minutes. Just a suggestion
any1 could help me?, in this and previous all 64 versions I'm getting this error at boot "Intel powerclamp does not run on family 6 model 23
Intel_rapl: driver does not support CPU family 6 model 23" throughout but system works and hangs in couple of hours or rapidly some times. plz help to resolve this
When I connect to my tv, it is showing on both screen, TV and my laptop. I want only 1 screen, TV. How can I fix this?
@harkaman currently that's no longer possible without fiddling with grub entries. Might not be possible at all
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@harkaman currently that's no longer possible without fiddling with grub entries. Might not be possible at all
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Maybe I have to switch to pc desktop, Then it has not screen self. Problem is i don't have PC, only laptop.
Is there we can change 1080p resolution. When I connect from my laptop, It gets much lower 1440x9020 @75 resolution. Any idea?
Thanks
Well now I have updated I no longer have sound. Worked as it should on the last release. This release has done the opisite for me
I don't have pan drive.
I have sd card reader ,can I install remix os wth help of card reader.
Please reply.
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@neeraj.lambaa storage media form doesn't matter.
If it's a card reader embedded in your device then you can try, but since many devices don't enable sd card reader device until the system fully boots, booting a system from it can be impossible.
Booting from a USB card reader should work almost always.
I can manually update from 203 to 205 by performing these steps? :
1) Download latest version 3.0.205
2) With Winrar extract the kernel files, ramdisk.img, system.sfs and initrd.img
3) Copy them to replace version 3.0.203
Thanks for the reply.
@salvoplatania that should work
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RemixOS refuses to use Intel HD 4000

Firstly, I use Grub2 to manage my 3 OS's so if there is anything that I need to add to the bootloader code to fix this then its no problem.
RemixOS keeps using Gallium 0.4 (I want it to burn in hell because of the troubles I have had with it) and its causing Remix to lag like no tomorrow on an I5.
How do I go about forcing RemixOS to use my Intel HD 4000?
If you have recent Remix version, then my solution might not work, but won't hurt to try:
Add to kernel line in grub menuentry:
Code:
EXTMOD=i915
Also make sure there is no "androidboot.swrast=1" in the entry.
Nope, I even added androidboot.swrast=0 and still "Gallium 0.4 on llvmpipe (LLVM 3.7, 256 bits)"
Bumping this since I still can't figure this out.

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