well my battery cover started peeling off. anyone else having this sort of issue? im about to scrape everything off n give it the shiny look.
Can't say. Mines just as if I took it out the box and I've had mine since the day of release. I use a clear smoke case tnough so that could be why. Dropped it about 3 times. No damage or scuffs whatsoever. Nor wear n tear.
[G2/HTC Vision]
Describe how it's peeling off...the back of the vision is aluminium..it should not peel off
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I have the same issue, its actually the thin layer of clear coating that sits on the aluminum. I dont see it as a big deal since underneath the clear coat is aluminum, it just doesnt look as good while it hasnt all peeled away.
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Do you put change in your pocket with your phone or keys? Seems liek something is really scratching at that finish.
I might expect it to get smoother over time, but that looks like something hard has been scratching it.
Mine started peeling like that, too. I always keep it in a pocket by itself. I "fixed" it by polishing off all the clear coat with a scotch brite pad, moving up and down only to leave the nice brushed look intact.
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tankmorph said:
Mine started peeling like that, too. I always keep it in a pocket by itself. I "fixed" it by polishing off all the clear coat with a scotch brite pad, moving up and down only to leave the nice brushed look intact.
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Want to post a pic of how it looks now
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Gah, same thing is happening here. I was warned about first-run products...
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Oh man I just checked mine and the same thing is happening! Can't believe I didn't notice
i must've got the only perfect g2 in the US lol
sturdy hinge, no hardware problems, no peeling battery cover.
yay....lol
urfavoritemazn said:
i must've got the only perfect g2 in the US lol
sturdy hinge, no hardware problems, no peeling battery cover.
yay....lol
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dont jynx it
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dont jynx it
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That's what i said. I think this problem is only on the G2 models? and not on the Desire Z?
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That's what i said. I think this problem is only on the G2 models? and not on the Desire Z?
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Well I bought my g2 from radioshack the weekend before the official release and I have had it since. Still looks brand new and I use my phone way too much. I think there is another variable to this.
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Well I bought my g2 from radioshack the weekend before the official release and I have had it since. Still looks brand new and I use my phone way too much. I think there is another variable to this.
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Mine is also in great condition no signs of that tearing, my hinge isnt perfect but not near as bad as some of those videos i saw
Wow that looks pretty bad considering the phone is only a couple of months old. This really makes me appreciate the fact that I put mine in a gel skin case right when I first bought it.
I've seen a coworker's do the same thing. I've had mine in one of those cheap $3 cases since I got it and my SkinIt skin gets here on Monday, so I'm not too worried about it.
Like most on this thread, my coworker decided to try to scrape the rest off, cause he thinks it looks better without the covering than it did with.
I just wish they'd made the phone black instead of grey (my skinit is black, though. )
Anyone have a picture of back with the coating scraped off?
Search on ebay, you can get a replacement one for around $20
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Its just clearcoat not that big of a deal.
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I don't recommend doing this if you value your manufacturers warranty!
I also do not take credit for the idea, as I saw it on a post on another android forum (linked from the white evo with black battery cover thread in the evo accessory forum).
Either way, just wanted to post some decent quality pics of how well this can turn out. I actually took the pics with my dads evo
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What I did was take the battery cover off, and mask over the holes of the phone (don't want any scraps getting into anything, this is a messy project).
Then take a sharp razor blade, and start scraping away at the paint. Don't try to cut into it, rather pull the blade along the edge of the phone.
Start at the bottom so you can get the hang of it (and its less noticeable if you mess up).
I took my time on this, took about 30-45 minutes but I got all the edges and corners perfect.
Be careful around the headphone jack, this was the hardest part for me.
Wow! Looks great
I must say that looks pretty nice.
So the plastic is naturally red?
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So the plastic is naturally red?
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yep; dropped my phone last week, exposed some red plastic on the back corner. may go ahead and do this. don't see why this would void the warranty though . . .
So this with a red back would make a limited edition red evo
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I'm drooling... I want my phone to look like that.... but...
I would totally screw this up...
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I'm drooling... I want my phone to look like that.... but...
I would totally screw this up...
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true that.
awesome work man!
Yep all the plastics on the phone are red. Just carefully drag a razor blade along the edges to get the paint off. Like I said, don't try to cut into it, it'll look like crap.
Wow, yes that looks awesome. Makes you wonder why they dont make a completely red evo if the plastic is already red.
I'll try this tonight.
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Wow, yes that looks awesome. Makes you wonder why they dont make a completely red evo if the plastic is already red.
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It was originally supposed to be, but verizon had claims on the red theme with their incredible, then changed the incredible at the last minute and the evo was stuck with the black facelift. Or something along those lines, don't know the exact story but I had asked about it at my sprint training and thats what I was told
that looks great, very a-team looking!
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Wow, yes that looks awesome. Makes you wonder why they dont make a completely red evo if the plastic is already red.
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Propanly because HTC values their office customers. A red one would be too playful. A limited edition tho....
Love wat u did yetiguy!
Wow
jus finish my....LOOKS GREAT
Wow looks great!! Unfortunately I use a black silicone case. I may have to order a crystal silicone case just so I can see this mod.
Looks great!
I think I'm going to take mine apart rub away paint using a solvent that way there's no chance of cut in or paint sliver getting into device.
The take apart getting back off is pretty easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14d41PM8Bzk
Tamper proof sticker re-placement is no big deal did it all the time on my blackberry 9630,s & 9650
very nice!
please post an image of how this turns out if you end up doing it!
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Looks great!
I think I'm going to take mine apart rub away paint using a solvent that way there's no chance of cut in or paint sliver getting into device.
The take apart getting back off is pretty easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14d41PM8Bzk
Tamper proof sticker re-placement is no big deal did it all the time on my blackberry 9630,s & 9650
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looks amazing man but we all know how sprint is yellow right what if they matched it with the yellow and black
not the back cover that comes with it but a whole front and back case for 3500mah batteries.
I dont see them anywhere on ebay. strange as you think china would mold one up in a jiffy upon making a fat 3500mah battery.
Just got mine yesterday. So far so good. Not bad for 10 dollars. I use BodyGuardz to protect the main phone. Don't really care about the back cover since it's so cheap to replace anyways.
Has anyone found a good case option yet? I cut the back off my silicone case but would like a better case option
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Has anyone found a good case option yet? I cut the back off my silicone case but would like a better case option
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thats exactly what Im gonna do when my case arrives. I have a hard rubberized case that I tried modifying and its garbage now. doesnt snap together lol.
and no I wasnt looking for a screen protector either. My main concern is the corners of the phone and a nice big crack from not protecting them.
BG full-body kit. Covers all corners. Better than most cases. You guys are crazy to add a case on top of the extended battery. The EVO will look like Zack Morris' phone that way.
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LOL That's some funny SH__
Bg not gonna work. It's a hard snapon case
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craig198 said:
Bg not gonna work. It's a hard snapon case
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BG is a protective plastic like Invisishield. Seriously guys, what are you smoking and where can I get some?
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BG is a protective plastic like Invisishield. Seriously guys, what are you smoking and where can I get some?
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Probably should specify Body Guardz since BG can also stand for Body Glove which is a snap on case.
Thanks for clarifying.
Thought it was body glove.
Will b guardz protect impact though? Doesn't look it. Need something to spread impact force
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Thanks for clarifying.
Thought it was body glove.
Will b guardz protect impact though? Doesn't look it. Need something to spread impact force
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Considering the fact that you are using a hefty 3500mah battery, I would guess that the phone would most likely land on it's back, where it is protected by cheap back cover it comes in. Who cares if that breaks?!
If the phone leaves your
hand spinning it will land wherever.
i Dont wanna risk it. And the extra weight just make impact worse
Oh and zack morris is the coolest kid ever lol
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What do you all prefer?
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The silicone skins stretch out over time, are hard to get out of your pocket, but keep the phone from sliding around on slick surfaces like a car's dash.
The "flexible" (soft/hard silicone) case that VZW makes is what I have used. Feels nice, like the black/red look.
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Right now I haven't had a case on it, due to needing to pull the battery (for various ROM flashing), and it doesn't fit with the case in my dock at work. Taking the VZW case off can be a pain to do if it's done a lot, so right now I'm case-less.
otterbox commuter case
Black silicone case from vw. Keeps safe from drops, evens out back so cam lens is protected and keeps screen protected when laying face down.
No case. I kept trying to get use to it and couldn't. I've given up and just resolve to being extremely careful.
I used to use a hard clear case, but then a month ago I took it off and haven't looked back xD Haha, the most common question I get about my phone is: "Didn't you used to have a case?"
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I used to use a hard clear case, but then a month ago I took it off and haven't looked back xD Haha, the most common question I get about my phone is: "Didn't you used to have a case?"
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I got that too when mine came off...I didn't know people paid that much attention, but since my phone is always out, maybe it wasn't that hard after all?
Nekid.....
I love my speck case.
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Seidio Rugged... You would be crazy to do my job without a case.
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I use the hard clear case from VZW, but I think it looks/feels so much better without the case... But I wanna protect it lol.
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I use the hard clear case from VZW, but I think it looks/feels so much better without the case... But I wanna protect it lol.
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I have 2 of those cases, red n black, they work great. I use my cases for work as I'm outside all the time...i take it off almost immediately after work though
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I have the silicon vzw case but always seem to be taking it out of the case when I'm stationary (sitting down). I just love the feel of it without the case but it PAYS TO KEEP IT ON. I've dropped it a few times, with the case on (thank jeebus), and it just bounces around with little to no case damage. One time it actually bounced back up about two feet and I caught it so I'm inbetween I guess
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No case for me..naked 100% of the time!
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I use an Otterbox Defender case when out and about. We get naked when home though.
Only screen protector sold by vz.. i luvit
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No case for me..naked 100% of the time!
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Same here, I had an Invisible Shield, but it got all dented/gashed up thanks to my keys. (Yes I keep my Dinc with my keys ) And I had a hard case from day one but it doesn't stay on anymore because of how many times I had to take it off.
I also got a new 64GB iPod touch for christmas and got a cheap case that partially blocked the audio jack, so I never used the case. Without a screen protector, the glass holds up pretty well. As for the chrome back, well, thats a different story
I have an otterbox defender, seidio innocase active, sedio innocase surface and one of the snap on cases from VZW... but they sit nicely in my desk. I drop the phone all the time and don't have a single scratch on the screen, a few small nicks on the outside. It is too sexy to keep in a case.
I actually just took the case off my phone today and it's soo much smaller and the vibration feels odd.. I prefer the case over no case its just nicer feel for me.
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I got to have a case for my phone. To think of all the times its saved my Dinc.
I drop it getting out the car a bunch. I got the hard silicone case from Verizon.
I got flamed for asking about a screen protector. Just wanted to warn everyone not to waste your money. They should call this a orange peel shield. I never felt so cheated in many life. And yes I installed it correctly.
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I stopped using the Zagg screen protectors a while ago the quality seemed to be getting worse. On my S3 I installed a Skinomi screen protector and it came out perfectly.
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I got flamed for asking about a screen protector. Just wanted to warn everyone not to waste your money. They should call this a orange peel shield. I never felt so cheated in many life. And yes I installed it correctly.
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Zagg is garbage imo. Skinomi is nice and SGP too.
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Zagg is horrible. They all feel like they were dragged through sand before shipping out.
yeah, this was my first time using zagg, i needed something right away and that was the only one i could find in store yesterday.
I had a Zagg on my Captivate. And I know what you mean about the orange peel effect. It made using Swype really interesting. But honestly after like 2 weeks the skin totally smoothed out. The same one is still on that Captivate and my daughter is using it 23 months later and it still looks good. I probably won't ever buy one again but to be fair they do have a long break-in period.
I have Skinomi, came out perfect.
Zagg actually advertises the orange peel as a feature, not the drawback it actually it. "Gives more grip!" ugh
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Zagg actually advertises the orange peel as a feature, not the drawback it actually it. "Gives more grip!" ugh
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Think its suppose to be their anti glare feature...either way I avoid Zaggs whenever possible.
Yeah haven't used zagg since my iPhone 3GS days. One day I left my phone on top of my car and the material prevented it from sliding off after being on the road for around 5 miles (never went over 50 though). The same material made it way to labored to use the touch screen though....
The Skinomi screen protector is really cheap on Amazon right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...=1340480601&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+skinomi
It says normally it's $11.95. Right now it's $0.99
I'm using the Moshi iVisor AG. This one you can peel off and wash when it gets dirty. So far, so good. Feels pretty good as well.
I'm not a Moshi fan. It ruins the screen clarity.
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I got flamed for asking about a screen protector. Just wanted to warn everyone not to waste your money. They should call this a orange peel shield. I never felt so cheated in many life. And yes I installed it correctly.
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LoL @ orange peel shield
ok, so i picked up some screen protectors from att store, if they are anything like the captivate ones i also purchased from them in the past, i should be ok.
i also ordered the skinomi for comparo. i will keep you all posted.
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I'm not a Moshi fan. It ruins the screen clarity.
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Eh, it seems good enough.
I just need something that will last- i go through the cheap disposable ones like candy, and they dont have the older Invisibleshields big enough for the S3.
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They do make the HD and zagg dry for the S3
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Meh. The older Zaggs were better, and i've still got 2 that can fit a 4.3, maybe a 4.5. I'll probably use them if i ever decide to get a smaller phone- the S3 is a tad bit too large for my tastes.
Try these.
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Somebody in the One X forum was raving about them so I ordered them. I put them on today and they really are incredible. I would challenge anyone to detect a screen protector was on my phone. I've used Zagg's and these are thinner, not draggy to the touch, and have no orange peel. They are wet apply and were pretty easy to get on correctly. And the One X is a ***** because of all the angular cuts it has on the sides. It also comes with protection for the camera lens. Mine's curing but I'll post pics of it on a grey phone for you pebble blue people when it's set.
Here's a pic from the One X post...
More here...
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I have an OLD best skins ever skin on my Ipod, probably been there since 2006 or 2007. Still on, still works great, but I hate the feel of it. I'm a big fan of the bare glass.
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I have an OLD best skins ever skin on my Ipod, probably been there since 2006 or 2007. Still on, still works great, but I hate the feel of it. I'm a big fan of the bare glass.
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I'm guessing the tech may have changed a little over 5-6 years.
So ive lost the C forever, and now the phone looks ugly. Poor quality by HTC IMO... anyone else experienced this?
is there any custom letters i could buy online??
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Mine just fell off. Will try to super glue it back.
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Mine just fell off. Will try to super glue it back.
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I wish i could find mine =(
My C fell off when my phone was sitting on my lap on a road trip. I guess the sun was too hot for it and the glue just turned to cupcake frosting. I ended up taking the other two letters off along with the C and it doesn't look too bad! All that gunk in the C in the OP's picture can be rubbed out so it has a clean look.
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My C fell off when my phone was sitting on my lap on a road trip. I guess the sun was too hot for it and the glue just turned to cupcake frosting. I ended up taking the other two letters off along with the C and it doesn't look too bad! All that gunk in the C in the OP's picture can be rubbed out so it has a clean look.
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possible you can post a pic? might just do that.
While I was cleaning the back of my phone I noticed one of the letters moving, so I went ahead and took all 3 out.
I used rubbing alcohol to get the rest of the glue out, and it's pretty clean now.
I actually prefer the feel of the back without the letters. It was weird at first, but I think it feels better.
I'd post a pic, but I don't have another camera.
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While I was cleaning the back of my phone I noticed one of the letters moving, so I went ahead and took all 3 out.
I used rubbing alcohol to get the rest of the glue out, and it's pretty clean now.
I actually prefer the feel of the back without the letters. It was weird at first, but I think it feels better.
I'd post a pic, but I don't have another camera.
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aww im scared to remove the letters lol, lets hope someone posts a pic!
RIP "C" lol ...sorry bout that bruh
You know this gives me an idea...
With the filler removed from those placeholders there's enough countersink to fill with epoxy and then sand smooth.
Clear five minute epoxy resin could be used and you can make them any color you want by mixing in a bit of acrylic paint found in a craft store.
Get creative!
Just be sure that it's clean so the epoxy sticks well. Or it could fall out again...
I'm willing to bet that properly mixed epoxy will stay put though.
sad times right now, good thing is that its going back to att once the new phone is released =)
similar to the Nexus 5 ...all the Nexus letters on my white and red housing have been RIP'ed
wow, i didnt even know that they could rip off like that ?? I say you clean it up and throw some black silicone RTV in there and no one will be able to tell the difference haha
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I'll post a pic tonight
I'm willing to give it a shot at removing the letters - i think if my case wasn't on my phone they might have fallen off already. It gets pretty hot in my pocket after streaming for a while
I lol'ed
Sorry, but I lol'ed reading this thread.
Sorry for you guys who lost some letters.
Actually I think it really has something getting the three letters and the glue out.
Maybe I will try this on purpose.
Therefor... :good:
Lol
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I'll post a pic tonight
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awesome thank you!
Damn when I switched from the Nexus 5 to the M8 I was hoping that I wouldn't have that issue since the M8 has better build quality. At least the Nexus 5 is all black so it's not that obvious but for the M8 it is very noticeable.
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awesome thank you!
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Annnnd I forgot. I'll have to wait until tonight again
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Annnnd I forgot. I'll have to wait until tonight again
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lol ok -)