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# Read Bytes

Reads up to 1 MB as a string. Returns nil on failure.

## **Syntax**

```lua
refresh.Memory.ReadBytes(address, length) -> String
```

## **Return**

{% hint style="success" %}
String or nil
{% endhint %}

## Usage Example

```lua
local bytes = refresh.Memory.ReadBytes(0x140000000, 16)
```