[Q] any reason GEL is exclusive? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

is there really any reason that google has made the GEL launcher exclusive to the nexus 5? I looked at the lg g2 a few days ago in my local t-mo store and liked the fact it had a large screen, and figured i could get something like that if I had my bars transparent like the bars on the g2 since it's a huge price jump and I couldn't afford it. That being said, is there really any reason other than a selling point to keep the GEL on the n5 only? Thanks

Snake X said:
is there really any reason that google has made the GEL launcher exclusive to the nexus 5? I looked at the lg g2 a few days ago in my local t-mo store and liked the fact it had a large screen, and figured i could get something like that if I had my bars transparent like the bars on the g2 since it's a huge price jump and I couldn't afford it. That being said, is there really any reason other than a selling point to keep the GEL on the n5 only? Thanks
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It's still in an early state of development. It's like a "Testing" phase. Google is improving it before releasing it.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
It's still in an early state of development. It's like a "Testing" phase. Google is improving it before releasing it.
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so whats the likelyhood of the nexus 4 getting it or when will it probably be available? I feel like emailing google and asking about it

Snake X said:
so whats the likelyhood of the nexus 4 getting it or when will it probably be available? I feel like emailing google and asking about it
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You can actually get it by yourself.
http://www.howtogeek.com/176009/how...le-experience-launcher-on-any-android-device/
It has the same functionality as on the Nexus 5.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
You can actually get it by yourself.
http://www.howtogeek.com/176009/how...le-experience-launcher-on-any-android-device/
It has the same functionality as on the Nexus 5.
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thank you, ill use that - but I'm just wondering why it's exclusive is all
edit: will this work on cyanogenmod 10.2? Thanks

Snake X said:
thank you, ill use that - but I'm just wondering why it's exclusive is all
edit: will this work on cyanogenmod 10.2? Thanks
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I think it will.
Another reason would be that this way, people would be inclined to buy the Nexus 5 over other phones.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
I think it will.
Another reason would be that this way, people would be inclined to buy the Nexus 5 over other phones.
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Probably :/. Silly google, don't they realize by doing so they are ticking off their previous loyal customers from the nexus 4
edit: the transparent bars wont show on the nexus 4 with it on cyanogenmod 10.2

Snake X said:
Probably :/. Silly google, don't they realize by doing so they are ticking off their previous loyal customers from the nexus 4
edit: the transparent bars wont show on the nexus 4 with it on cyanogenmod 10.2
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Yeah, I think you need KitKat for that.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Yeah, I think you need KitKat for that.
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yeah, I'll probably flash kit kat and that then use it. I really do want this effect for it'll save me from financial problems, lol.

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Google shutting down N1 forums

According to Android Central, Google is going to shutdown their Nexus One forums on November 1st, making them Read Only.
Semi-true.
Whilst there is an announcement to that effect, it also tells you where to post afterwards. Basically they're moving them to another section.
Not that they're really N1 specific anyway, there's no mention of N1 in their title anywhere.
Rusty! said:
Semi-true.
Whilst there is an announcement to that effect, it also tells you where to post afterwards. Basically they're moving them to another section.
Not that they're really N1 specific anyway, there's no mention of N1 in their title anywhere.
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It's not semi-true, it's completely true.
"The Nexus One forum will be archived and become read-only on November 1st. Please see the Nexus One Terms of Sale for details regarding support. If you have questions about using applications on your Nexus One post them to the Google Mobile Forum."
Google says they're shutting down the N1 section and you argue with them And apparently you missed the HUGE words NEXUS ONE at the top of the page, so the forums they are(were) indeed Nexus One specific:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android?hl=en
Hmm...I wonder if they disbanded the google nexus phone team.
That's not good in terms of updates for you guys. =/
JCopernicus said:
Hmm...I wonder if they disbanded the google nexus phone team.
That's not good in terms of updates for you guys. =/
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I was just wondering that myself....a strange time to do this with Gingerbread right around the corner. Then again it's still the development phone...although even that could change at any time I suppose...no guarantees in life. Doesn't matter to me tho: CM will take care of our Gingerbread needs.
There it goes the "HTC Magic afair" again...
I´s normal that they get better hardware in which develop new features for their OS...
But dismantleying the Nexus crap is against our understanding and negatively impacts on the trust we got in the Google Phone
I was a little bit scared as well when I initially read this, but then I also came to the same realization as MuckenMire; "Why should I be scared?" My N1 is rooted, and as long as people love the N1, there will be plenty of dev's out there to give the latest and greatest and even better than greatest ROM's. Sure, at some point, the phone's hardware will cease to meet the minimum requirements of the then current high performance version of Android, but I hope and am pretty confident that there will be a new phone that is just as easy to mod as the N1 by then.
http://www.androidcentral.com/second-google-phone-out-christmas
Second google phone.
Time to eat my hat with ketchup.
JCopernicus said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/second-google-phone-out-christmas
Second google phone.
Time to eat my hat with ketchup.
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theyre saying its going to be announced Nov 8 (samsung)
Old MuckenMire said:
And apparently you missed the HUGE words NEXUS ONE at the top of the page, so the forums they are(were) indeed Nexus One specific:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android?hl=en
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No Nexus One words there at all
EDIT: No wait, seems it was being blocked, well there you go lol
Rusty! said:
No Nexus One words there at all
EDIT: No wait, seems it was being blocked, well there you go lol
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Hopefully they just replace it with the words: Nexus 2
Old MuckenMire said:
Hopefully they just replace it with the words: Nexus 2
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I think, it will be "Nexus S"
no ****.
arimasaes said:
I think, it will be "Nexus S"
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I'm buying a Nexus One

I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
I don't think it will no true multi touch
I've never actually used a Nexus One, but am I the only one who think it's ugly as sin? I'd be turned off to it simply by aesthetics.
I've always loved the way the Nexus One looks!
zorak950 said:
I've never actually used a Nexus One, but am I the only one who think it's ugly as sin? I'd be turned off to it simply by aesthetics.
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i never purchased one because of that, it's hideous, and there are not enough after market full body case swaps options for it
the skins are too much work, and cost too much
I was enamored of the N1's appearance when it first came out, but not so much any more. The NS is much "sexier" in my opinion.
Why do you want an N1 now? It's over a year old in design, and has some serious hardware flaws in my opinion. The display and especially the touchscreen and capacitive buttons are all problematic in one way or another (can't see screen outdoors, can't do multitouch accurately, capacitive menu buttons misaligned.) The camera also puts a nice pink blur on every pic you take.
If you can get past those hardware flaws, it's not a bad phone otherwise. The sound quality is good on calls and the 3G speeds are really good. There's also a ton of software support with custom roms and mods and other hacks.
Surprised you could actually find one "new" this late in the game.
MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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Great for you. Why are you posting this here? Are we supposed to care?
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MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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Have fun?
kenvan19 said:
Great for you. Why are you posting this here? Are we supposed to care?
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Yeah its not like the NS general forum is your personal blog.
Just my 2 cents.
MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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If its "new" probably a nexus one with an SLCD screen

nexus prime?

http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-aka-nexus-prime-caught-on-video-07186060/
i think it looks like it but others say it looks like the nexus s and that the screen isnt 4.65 inch but the captivate buttons are on the screen and i dont see any anywhere else what are your thoughts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oggY03v6aXo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks!
10 char
I'm hearing the launch date has been put back.
Looks amazing.
I believe it is, because that's ICS alright, and seems to lack the physical hardware buttons [as it was designed].
That has to be it... it just makes me sad though bc I've read that its going to be on verizon only
nExVsO
calypso888 said:
That has to be it... it just makes me sad though bc I've read that its going to be on verizon only
nExVsO
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Same here. Oh well, I love my rooted Evo.
calypso888 said:
That has to be it... it just makes me sad though bc I've read that its going to be on verizon only
nExVsO
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That would suck, I wanted to upgrade to the prime when it came out. Verizon doesn't make the most sense though. I would think ATT + Sprint first since they already carry the nexus line. ATT had the N1, then had the Nexus S right away. Why would Google switch it up on people that went to ATT and Sprint to get nexus phones.
T-Mobile had n1. Not attt
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
try2 said:
I'm hearing the launch date has been put back.
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they decided to move it back a week, to show a little respect for steve jobs' passing. "it didn't feel like an appropriate time for a show/announcement" or something like that.
and tbh, i don't mind if it's a verizon-only model. i live in central pennsylvania right now and sprint coverage is trash. i've been waiting for a good reason to change over and this looks like it'll be the reason.
try2 said:
I'm hearing the launch date has been put back.
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The announcement date has not the launch date.
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calypso888 said:
That has to be it... it just makes me sad though bc I've read that its going to be on verizon only
nExVsO
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Temporarily, according to a recent post I forgot where, it looks like there will be the Verizon version and then the "real" Prime will be released for all.
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roflboxer said:
they decided to move it back a week, to show a little respect for steve jobs' passing. "it didn't feel like an appropriate time for a show/announcement" or something like that.
and tbh, i don't mind if it's a verizon-only model. i live in central pennsylvania right now and sprint coverage is trash. i've been waiting for a good reason to change over and this looks like it'll be the reason.
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I was thinking the same thing. Right now my bill is $79 after taxes and fees. But on verizon is $73 before the taxes, fees, and insurance is even added. I'm thinking it'll come out to 90-100 bucks. I don't know if It's worth it to me at that point
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Will there ever be a case like this?

http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Keyboard-Buddy-iPhone-Case/dp/B004L0K3KW
I've wanted a case like this since my first android phone. I just want a simple slide out keyboard for a Nexus 4. I know the demand for this probably isn't high though. What are the chances of someone company making one?
I'd pay $50-75 for one.
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Probably not. Too much work for only one form factor. If they could make it work with the GSIII, maybe.
Alexander DeLarge said:
Probably not. Too much work for only one form factor. If they could make it work with the GSIII, maybe.
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Want to order a Nexus 4, but Google is dumb. Now I have a GoPhone.
Orange_furball said:
Want to order a Nexus 4, but Google is dumb. Now I have a GoPhone.
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Enjoy your GoPhone, I love my Nexus 4.
sroach23 said:
Enjoy your GoPhone, I love my Nexus 4.
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I really hope you do. I can't wait to get mine. enjoy it!
I'm running gingerbread on an unrootable phone!
Want to order a Nexus 4, but Google is dumb. Now I have a GoPhone.
They seem to be bluetooth keyboards; if the Nexus 4 can work with the keyboard, I suppose you could get an iPhone5 keyboard case and an Nexus 4 hard case and turn it into a DIY project.
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http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Keyboard-Buddy-iPhone-Case/dp/B004L0K3KW
I've wanted a case like this since my first android phone. I just want a simple slide out keyboard for a Nexus 4. I know the demand for this probably isn't high though. What are the chances of someone company making one?
I'd pay $50-75 for one.
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Probably slim to none. I looked forever hoping they would have one for my past phones (N1, GS2, GN) and it never happened.
frigidazzi said:
Probably slim to none. I looked forever hoping they would have one for my past phones (N1, GS2, GN) and it never happened.
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Well it is a higher possibility with the N4, I don't remember any of those phones having a completely flat back and forget the curved GN - there was no hope of a keyboard slide case for that.
I wouldn't completely rule it out.
Shaizer said:
Well it is a higher possibility with the N4, I don't remember any of those phones having a completely flat back and forget the curved GN - there was no hope of a keyboard slide case for that.
I wouldn't completely rule it out.
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that's my only problem with current high end Android phones. They don't have real keyboards, while there are a few exceptions, those phones are either CDMA or just plain suck.
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[Q] So, what happens when the battery dies?

I'm not really sure if the battery is replacable or not. It's not as easy as with other smartphones, but it is possible, right? You just have to careful to not break some wire.
Because otherwise, what could I do if the battery would die? If it wasn't replacable, I mean. I've read somewhere that the battery inside the N4 has 800 "cycles".
Uh, well, like ANY OTHER PHONE with a "non-removable" battery you have two options:
1) Buy a battery, crack it open, and replace it.
2) Send it to the manufacturer and have them replace it.
If under warranty then have it fixed. If not under warranty the either take it to a repair shop and have it fixed or fix it yourself by replacing the battery or buy a new phone. There is a video that is very good on disassembly of the nexus 4....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
Well, nevermind then. It was a stupid question.
Androyed said:
Well, nevermind then. It was a stupid question.
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Not a stupid question just one with some simple answers. It does not (according to the video) seem like it would be hard to replace the battery but it may be hard to get a new battery.
Hi
The do it yourself approach isn't that difficult, a good take apart video is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
Regards
Phil
donec said:
Not a stupid question just one with some simple answers. It does not (according to the video) seem like it would be hard to replace the battery but it may be hard to get a new battery.
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Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.
Androyed said:
Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.
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Oh, I think LG will keep some on hand. Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll use the battery in more than one phone.
Androyed said:
Yeah, that might turn out to be a problem. Certainly because the Nexus 4 isn't a very popular device. Not much reason to make spare batteries.
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Not a popular device but yet gets sold out like black Friday deals, right?
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zephiK said:
Not a popular device but yet gets sold out like black Friday deals, right?
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It's still not nearly as popular as the GSIII or the One X for example, even if LG would've produced more. Everyone looked weird at my Nexus S, as they would at a Nexus 4. They just don't know it exists.
It is a VERY popular phone at a community like XDA. But the "normal/mainstream" customer doesn't know about it, and will never buy one even though the price is ridiculously low.
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It's still not nearly as popular as the GSIII or the One X for example, even if LG would've produced more. Everyone looked weird at my Nexus S, as they would at a Nexus 4. They just don't know it exists.
It is a VERY popular phone at a community like XDA. But the "normal/mainstream" customer doesn't know about it, and will never buy one even though the price is ridiculously low.
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Who cares? Quality > Quantity. I don't idealistically want a phone that everybody else has. It's popular within the developer community, that's what matters to me. They wouldn't of thought your Nexus 4 is a Nexus S because Nexus S sold less than Nexus 4 most likely.
Why wouldn't they buy the phone? T Mobile is praising subsidized devices on their carrier and will be offering marketing within their stores.
One X is also not a popular phone with HTC on the decline.
zephiK said:
Who cares? Quality > Quantity. I don't idealistically want a phone that everybody else has. It's popular within the developer community, that's what matters to me. They wouldn't of thought your Nexus 4 is a Nexus S because Nexus S sold less than Nexus 4 most likely.
Why wouldn't they buy the phone? T Mobile is praising subsidized devices on their carrier and will be offering marketing within their stores.
One X is also not a popular phone with HTC on the decline.
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I don't care. Just stating the facts. Nexus devices will never be as popular as other smartphones, even if they are better and cheaper. They were never intended to be popular.
Androyed said:
I don't care. Just stating the facts. Nexus devices will never be as popular as other smartphones, even if they are better and cheaper. They were never intended to be popular.
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What is your point? I'm saying I don't want a phone that every body else in their damn world has. No body would mistaken the N4 as a NS.
Nexus 7 is a popular device. Nexus is coming itself as its own original brand.
zephiK said:
What is your point? I'm saying I don't want a phone that every body else in their damn world has. No body would mistaken the N4 as a NS.
Nexus 7 is a popular device. Nexus is coming itself as its own original brand.
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I don't have a point. I think you are misreading/misunderstanding.
Androyed said:
I'm not really sure if the battery is replacable or not. It's not as easy as with other smartphones, but it is possible, right? You just have to careful to not break some wire.
Because otherwise, what could I do if the battery would die? If it wasn't replacable, I mean. I've read somewhere that the battery inside the N4 has 800 "cycles".
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We all gather to pay respects, then bury it?
Ask apple owners....
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1
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donec said:
If under warranty then have it fixed. If not under warranty the either take it to a repair shop and have it fixed or fix it yourself by replacing the battery or buy a new phone. There is a video that is very good on disassembly of the nexus 4....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
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The battery is considered a consumable and usually not covered by warranties.
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I don't have a point. I think you are misreading/misunderstanding.
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Misunderstanding what. You're confusing me. You're pointing that the Nexus device isn't a popular device compared to a S3, iPhone. I agreed with you, PERSONALLY in my experience, I don't want a phone everybody in their world has or know what it is.
Being a popular phone is very subjective anyway. In the developer community or android hard fan base, it's a popular phone. The average user only knows of Droids, Galaxy S#, iPhones, Blackberry.
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Misunderstanding what. You're confusing me. You're pointing that the Nexus device isn't a popular device compared to a S3, iPhone. I agreed with you, PERSONALLY in my experience, I don't want a phone everybody in their world has or know what it is.
Being a popular phone is very subjective anyway. In the developer community or android hard fan base, it's a popular phone. The average user only knows of Droids, Galaxy S#, iPhones, Blackberry.
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That last sentence, that's what I meant. I wasn't fighting with you, or even disagreeing. Just forget it.
Androyed said:
That last sentence, that's what I meant. I wasn't fighting with you, or even disagreeing. Just forget it.
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still confused, but okay
Anyone notice how the Nexus 7 has commercials but, the N4 & N10 don't have any?
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Ace42 said:
Anyone notice how the Nexus 7 has commercials but, the N4 & N10 don't have any?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IEm2nIbm_w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NEkzCTB36Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZCU1_XWZqo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRzlHxSqUSI
But you're right. Not as much as the N7.

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