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Stable Diffusion model download issues frustrate user

A user on Reddit is experiencing significant difficulties downloading a specific Stable Diffusion model file, "minimax_h3_hybrid_fl2va_ref2va_b30-49-int8.safetensors." The download process is extremely slow, often failing in the final stages or indicating that the file does not exist. The user is seeking assistance and inquiring about alternative download methods like torrents. AI

IMPACT Indicates potential issues with model distribution infrastructure for popular AI tools.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific AI model file download.

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Stable Diffusion model download issues frustrate user

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/trollkin34 ·

    Model won't download - gets close and then fails or says "this file doesn't exist" suddenly. WTF?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been trying to download minimax_h3_hybrid_fl2va_ref2va_b30-49-int8.safetensors for a week off and on. Probably 8 or more attempts. Not only is it slow as fuck (30min to an hour to download), it either fails most of the way or seconds away fr…