Using trackpad button to answer calls. - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times before. Is there a way so that when my phone rings I can hit the hardware button aka the trackpad button and either answer or end a call?
Getting a call when I'm walking with gloves on isn't fun and using noses and lounges on the screen looks slightly odd.
Sent from my HTC desire z using XDA App

It's built into cm7, if you're willing to run the nightly builds.
It's under Settings> Call Settings> Trackball Answer / Trackball Hangup

Many thanks. The late reply is just me working out how to root etc. But it now works beautifully.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

for others searching for a fix you can download
Tedd's Droid Tools off the market. It works on the G2 (I assume the desire Z as well)
It allows you to set the answer button to the trackball, camera button, and others.
This should work on various roms, I've personally tested it on Virtuous v0.9.0

Works on Desire Z whit original rom, but looks like the app says it will not work on gingerbread, and Dz is getting the update in this month, and i want the update, so what do i do, root and start using CM... not sure about rooting, never done that, and looks complicated.

well theres two ways you could go with this,
1. I've modified Ted's Droid Tools for one of my roms to add gingerbread support. It doesn't perform a miracle that the original dev couldn't think of, it just locks the touch screen preventing accidental answering and uses the trackball to unlock it.
NOTE: you still have to swipe to unlock AFTER hitting the trackball.
2. Rooting your phone. Its not terribly hard and theres TONS of tutorials on xda as well as helpful people to walk you through it. The more Recent Cyanogenmod releases are based on Gingerbread so it would have to be an older version but is still doable if you would like to stay in Froyo.
I'm at work right now but if you would like me to post my custom Tedds Droid Tools mod I can once I get home. Let me know
Hope this helps

for those who wanted it
Tedd's Droid Tools (82_Z28 V1.2 Modified for G2 Sense UI & Gingerbread)
(This stops the phone from unlocking on its own in your pocket during calls)
Settings are as followed:
-CHECK: All Phone Tools (On/Off)
-CHECK: Call Answer Tools (On/Off)
-CHECK: Answer With Trackball/D-Pad Press
-UNCHECK: everything else....
feel free to tweak as you like, I personally like this for Trackball=Unlock; Then Swipe to answer or ignore like usual

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Ice Glacier Rom Guide- (Tips known issues and info)

Hi everybody, I have been closely following the ICED GLACIER ROM development thread since it was started. I know there is a consistently growing number of people who have just purchased their myTouch 4G phone (android noobs and vets). The ICED GLACIER ROM thread is getting really large, and I am sure the thought of reading through 1,600+ posts can potentially be a little overwhelming and very time consuming. I know everyone is really excited to try that AWESOME ROM, but I also see in the thread that everyone wants to know what works, what doesn't, how to fix this, etc... I'm hoping that people with questions about this ROM can look here for an answer before asking questions in the other thread that have already been answered along the way (sometimes many times). I hope this will help the devs too- if we can provide info and answer questions about everything that has already been answered in the other thread then we can get rid of repeat posts of questions and problems that are cluttering up the other thread- meaning it'll hopefully be really easy to narrow down current hiccups or problems people are experiencing. If anyone can contribute to this thread, it would be greatly appreciated!
*Flashing- When I first flashed this ROM, Iced Glacier was at 1.0, first I flashed V0.5, then V1.0. With V1.1, you no longer need to flash V0.5 or any other version first- you can go from stock rooted to V1.1 (make sure to make a nandroid backup first!!!). If you are not sure how to flash this ROM, or how to root your phone- you WILL find answers by reading through some of the other threads in this section. *It looks like a few people have had problems when/ after flashing this ROM due to not completely wiping the phone in different versions of this ROM- you might want to do a complete wipe just to be thorough (I'm no expert, it's just a suggestion to hopefully save you any headaches down the road)
*Overclocking- Make sure to install/ purchase SetCPU, so you can tweak the processor speeds. If you are not sure what SetCPU is, or how to use it- do some studying first. It has been noted that each of our phones responds differently with the different speed settings- I have noticed, that when I have my phone set too high it freezes (particularly while I'm surfing using Dolphin HD), and I have also noticed that I get better performance (and Quadrant results) when my max speed is set at 1440 mhz as opposed to 1382 or 1497mhz. Again, every phone will respond different. Play with the different speeds and see what works best for your phone- everyone can make recommendations (i.e. lower clock speeds with the screen off, battery low, or temp too high), but in the end you have to find what works best for you. I would recommend that you use the 'on demand' option instead of 'performance' to avoid having your phone constantly working at the highest set clock speed though, and don't forget to set different profiles (i.e. screen off, temp too high, battery low...). Remeber, this will affect your battery life, along with a million other variables related to your phone, so make note of before and after results to find a good balance between speed/performance and battery longevity to your liking.
*Apps and Data before flashing the ROM- install 'Titanium Backup' (I recommend purchase as well to support the creator) and batch 'backup all of your apps and data' (run the batch 'verify backup' afterwords to make sure you have a good backup to restore after installing this ROM). I had problems with my backups, so after I flashed V1.0 every time I tried to batch 'restore all apps and data' my phone would reboot, in the end I went through my backup and individually restored data (and app if it was missing) for all of my apps- time consuming, I know, but it was worth it to have this ROM (note: I was using the free version of TB- I now have purchased the app, but haven't had to use it yet for a full batch 'restore').
*Once you have installed the ROM- open 'rom manager' and execute 'fix permissions'. Do this first, as it will likely fix force closes or the 'instant close upon starting the app' that sometimes happens, before you experience them. After running 'fix permissions'- power down, pull your battery for a couple minutes, and then restart your phone (I suggest this, because I had an 'instant close' problem with wi-fi calling and power down + pull battery fixed it for me). You will also want to check to make sure your wi-fi is functional-if not Gr8gorilla has a fix here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9328350&postcount=1
*Test a flash website on your browser- if it does not work, you likely have to install flash from the market. If it does work- you should be good.
*Bluetooth- If you use bluetooth for calls, it should work fine (I use bluetooth for making calls and have had no problems with V1.0 or V1.11). However, if you use bluetooth for stereo music (A2DP) I understand that it does work with V1.0, but not on V1.11. I have noticed that when I have bluetooth turned on and try to dial a number on the stock dialer- it is very very sluggish to dial the numbers (ex. I press a 5 on the dial pad and wait about 2-3 seconds for the number to light up, sound the DTMF tone, and provide the haptic feedback). I have since switched over to using the 'atakephone' app and have had 0 problems. ***The devs are aware of the bluetooth issue, and plan to include a fix in the next update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9684992&postcount=1577 *EDIT*- bluetooth fixed in ROM V1.1.2
*Genius/ Handsfree- there have been issues with this not functioning properly or not at all. Again, this will be fixed in the next update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9684317&postcount=1573 *EDIT* Fixed in the V1.1.2 update!
*YouTube app- I would say it's not usable- it starts 'turbo scrolling' when I use it- it will sometimes stop if you hold your finger on the screen, but revert back when you take your finger off. This ROM is based off of the original MT4G kernel and I think I read somewhere that the version of this youtube app associated with the original kernel had this bug. Goolge released a new version of the youtube app yesterday (12-8-10)- since I installed that update, I no longer have problems in the app. *EDIT* See *RECAP- KNOWN ISSUES below.
*MMS- looks like some are having problems sending and recieving MMS messages- it might be a problem with the phone rather than this ROM (I am getting a replacement because my phone has that problem). Depending on who you talk to at Tmo customer service, they will confirm it as a known issue with the 4G. Make sure to do atleast a handful of tests sending and recieving with your phone before and after flashing. *EDIT*- some people (myself included) noticed that when using the stock messages app, contacts pictures don't display- looks like there are 2 fixes, 1 being a FULL wipe and fresh install of the ROM or 2- clearing cerain contacts cache settings as Notxel21 posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9706457&postcount=1653
*Bloatware- this ROM has the original bloatware apps removed. The Monopoly demo, demo video, Rock Band Demo, etc. are gone (as well as some other stuff that I forgot to mention- which is proof that it wasn't needed in the ROM anyway ).*** A 'spare parts' app was added for tweaking window animations and viewing battery stats. A 'dsp settings' app was also added to allow equalizer settings for the phones earpiece, external speaker, and the 3.5mm headphone port (really sweet btw!). I had to reinstall 'superuser', 'rom manager', and titanium backup from the market after flashing. The market still works for me after flash without any glitches fwiw.
***Updates- they will come when they come, theres no need to ask about it every day or so. The easiest way to check for yourself is to open the Iced Glacier ROM thread and look at the changelog in post #2- the devs have been faithful to update that post whenever they release a new version. (You can also look through the first post, but the second is cleaner as they put the newest changelog right at the top of the post) *EDIT*- Version 1.1.2 released
*RECAP- KNOWN ISSUES-- Youtube- no worky until you update in the market *EDIT* some are having problems with the youtube app in the 1.1.2 version- looks like it works fine until you use the app in landscape and try to return to portrait- the display returns to portrait, but stays stretched out for widescreen.
*Themed vs. Unthemed- I tried themed first in V1.0- I switched to unthemed and currently use V1.11 unthemed. I only used the V1.0 themed version for about 15 minutes, so I can't really provide any info on it aside from intense screen transition effects and alot of blue/black icons. V1.0 unthemed appears just like stock (if you don't like the HTC sense, you can use launcher pro, ADW or a list of other homescreen replacements). V1.11 Unthemed looks just like stock, but the drop down notification bar is transparent, and the icons at the top are colored with a circle battery meter that shows the battery % in the middle (very cool). There are other notification icon options available in the themes and apps section of this MT4G forum if you want to try something different, but I think you will lose the transparent drop down if you flash a different bar.
*There are also some other issues that seem to be random- someone is having problems with wifi not working at all, someone having problems with the 'media room' app, etc... to my knowledge there is currently no resolve for these problems.
Hope this helps! If anyone has anything to contribute, please let me know, and I will try to update this OP, so all the help stays in one common place.
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itmustbejj said:
Maybe consider making each topic header bold or something to combat the "wall of text" effect.
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Excellent, thanks! I just threw it together on 'notepad'...never gonna do that again- no formating sucks lol
1.1.2 is up now.... in case you didnt see lol..
No DSP manager in this one, didnt look to see if it was in 1.1.1. Also, Wish Meltus Audi hack worked for our phones.
crypysmoker said:
1.1.2 is up now.... in case you didnt see lol..
No DSP manager in this one, didnt look to see if it was in 1.1.1. Also, Wish Meltus Audi hack worked for our phones.
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lol, Yeah, 1.1.2- go figure, just as I got done typing this out I logged in to the forums here to see that. I've never heard of Wish Meltus Audi- I'm gonna do a search.
EDIT: Found it- Meltus' Audio Hack- that would be cool!
This is not development and needs to be closed or moved
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Foo_Blyat said:
This is not development and needs to be closed or moved
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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OK, how do I move it, or do I have to request it be moved?
I guess it probably could be closed anyway since IG is now at 1.1.2. Gotta love the speed of development!
I like how not a single person thanked you for your effort. So... thank you! This was very nice of you.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
bubonik said:
I like how not a single person thanked you for your effort. So... thank you! This was very nice of you.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Hey, thanks alot, that goes a long way! Since IG has been updated I will continue to keep an eye on it and update this thread accordingly. I plan to work on that tonight.
No Bugs in Mine
I have noticed none of the above mentioned bugs you claim. Youtube works fine, and so does Genius button. According to information I have gotten from others on IRC, the only bug is BT stereo, which I do not care about to be honest. I recommend the non-themed version.
photolarry said:
I have noticed none of the above mentioned bugs you claim. Youtube works fine, and so does Genius button. According to information I have gotten from others on IRC, the only bug is BT stereo, which I do not care about to be honest. I recommend the non-themed version.
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Your fortunate. Not everyone has experienced all of these bugs, I'm just posting what I have read about in the IG ROM thread as well as what I have experienced. As far as the non-themed version, it's my fav. Just got my replacement phone and looking forward to flashing IG 1.1.2, but first I'm gonna play catchup in that thread to see if I need to update this one yet.
bubonik said:
I like how not a single person thanked you for your effort. So... thank you! This was very nice of you.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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The same I say!!
dragon4000 said:
The same I say!!
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Thank you!!!
Duplicate Ringtones and Notifications
I am not sure what happened but all of a sudden I see two of each ringtone and notification. They seem to work properly but not sure why they are showing up twice. I added a few new ones to /system/media/audio by hand. Wondering if this has been tested by anyone else. I do not have any in /sdcard since I thought that could be problematic.
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Update: I fixed this issue by creating directories on /sdcard/media/audio as follows but empty folders:
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
/sdcard/media/audio/notifications
Also according to Zinx: Any folders on the /sdcard named notifications or ringtones will be found regardless of subdirectories...thus I think that may have been the entire issue I was seeing.
Everything looks about right
photolarry said:
I am not sure what happened but all of a sudden I see two of each ringtone and notification. They seem to work properly but not sure why they are showing up twice. I added a few new ones to /system/media/audio by hand. Wondering if this has been tested by anyone else. I do not have any in /sdcard since I thought that could be problematic.
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Update: I fixed this issue by creating directories on /sdcard/media/audio as follows but empty folders:
/sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
/sdcard/media/audio/notifications
Also according to Zinx: Any folders on the /sdcard named notifications or ringtones will be found regardless of subdirectories...thus I think that may have been the entire issue I was seeing.
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I'm glad you were able to fix it! I had that same problem shortly after I got my phone, but it was with alot of my pictures as well. I ended up searching my sdcard from my computer for *.mp3 and *.jp to find all of the duplicates.
Sent from mytouch 4G using Tapatalk
Here is a problem I've came across....not rebooting after I flashed 1.1.2 I have to actually pull my battery and power up. Very strange to me
Has anyone else experienced this
g33kChic said:
Here is a problem I've came across....not rebooting after I flashed 1.1.2 I have to actually pull my battery and power up. Very strange to me
Has anyone else experienced this
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Was that through Clockwork- when you choose the reboot option after flashing? When you power down, do you have to pull your batt before you can restart your phone again? I know that the first time I flash a zip through clockwork, when I select reboot- there is a longer delay than if I were to execute that command without flashing any .zips.
Nice thread, should really help. I really wish someone had a list of the bloatware that was removed from it though, I used more of it than I didn't. There might be something removed that I might need someday.

Evo keypad on incredible?

Does any one know of a way to get the Evo style keyboard on my htc incredible? I mainly want it for the cursor buttons. I hate having to try and tap the right spot to get the cursor where i need it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sent from my HTC Incredible
Rooted - S-OFF
Virtuous 3.2 Rom
Virtuous custom kernel v3
I've got it on Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS4. I'd highly recommend it. I think they have an apk posted on the thread to just get the keyboard if you don't want to switch ROMs. Not sure if it'll work with other ROMs, so nandroid first just incase.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS4.
Thanks for the info Blah12543 you were a great help.
I downloaded and installed the {gingerbread keyboard }and nothing seemed to happen so then I downloaded the {Official EVO HTC_IME (Unthemed) (With arrows)} and installed that and got the keyboard to appear. However the arrow buttons do not function (*when horizontal) untill you switch to the numbers and symbols screen (12#). Once you do that they work like a charm even when switched back to the letters (ABC). When using a app eg. internet or messaging, you have to switch to the numbers screen one time and then it works fine untill you close the app.Even if you minimize the keyboard it still works the next time you bring it up as long as you havent exited the app in question. All other keys work fine like they always did.
Does anybody know how to fix this? I guess it's not that big of a deal it's still better than what I had, but i'm just the type of person who likes things to work perfectly.
EDIT: *I just noticed if phone is vertical works fine just as it is ment to. The above only happens when the phone is horizontal.
SOLVED: Ok I figured out that it has to do with the sugestions. When phone is horizontal it pops up with the green sugestions eg. type (goo) and it sugests below (google.com). The navigation buttons instead of moving the currsor forward and back instead move back and forth between the sugestions. The reason the buttons work when you hit the number screen (12#) is that doing so makes the sugestions temporarley dissappear. When the phone is vertical the sugestions are in a different type of drop down menu that does not affect the navigation buttons. By the way I have sugestions, spell correct, etc. turned off but it still suggests words contacts and web addresses, but thats another problem all together.
So I called up a friend with a Sprint EVO 4g and asked him if his stock phones keyboard worked in this way. Much to my surpprise it does. I find this to be a fault of the original EVO rom. I think HTC coulld have came up with an easy solution such as being able to press the up arrow to switch to the line of text so you can scroll forward or backward, or have it situated on the text and if you want to scroll sugestions hit the down arrow then left or right.
Anyways thanks to Blah12543 for the info on where to get the files, it is much appreciated.
So if you want the EVO style keboard with the navigation arrows on your incredible running Virtuous Rom v3.2 (May work on other roms or phones but not tested.) here are the steps.
1. Download the (GingerBread 2.3 Default Keyboard) and the (Official EVO HTC_IME (Unthemed) (With arrows)), found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793471. You can download these files on your pc and push them to your sdcard with adb (search for instructions on how to push files with adb), copy them to your sdcard with a usb dongle, or do it the easy way and download them strait from your phone.
2. Once you have both files on your sdcard reboot in to recovery and flash (Ginger bread 2.3 default keyboard). Once it is finished reboot.
3. Now once agin reboot into recovery and flash Official HTC-IME (unthemed)(with arrows). Once it has finished reboot and that is it. You should now have the EVO style keyboard with the navigation buttons.
Sorry I haven't checked back in a while, but you're very much welcome!
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS5.
Now, I hope I'm not being Captian Obvious here, but you guys do know you can use the trackpad to move the cursor when typing right??
You know what just call me ignorant becaise i had no idea you could do that. Guess ya learn something new every day.
Sent from my HTC Incredible
Rooted - S-OFF
Virtuous 3.2 Rom
Virtuous custom kernel v3

[Q] screen capture and 'what else' do I get from 2.3.4

as the title says.tell me what else I can do.i miss the pull down menu with wifi and bluetooth.......i can find that menu in 1st menu page but I would like it on tje pulldown menu.any ideas.
P.s..it is so much faster.happy allready but need to know more....showme please
More speed, bug fixes and important security fixes from Google.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
It seems really quick now.more info required so I can truely realise what I cann do
update it, if you dont like it flash back 2.3.3.
Simple, 2.3.4 is long time ago on my phone, i forgot what i get with it.
you will get voice search and screen capture snapshot with the power button, among other little goodies
100% recommended
Still no way to sort your contacts by last name and the dialer is not intuitve (like in HTC Sense, where you start dialing a number or typing a name and suggestions will pop up)
3D Camera thing. Pointless.
Bug free for now.
I miss smart dialing, as I shifted here from Samsung Galaxy ...

Let's start to email devs for their apps to comply with ICS phones!!!

Current Problems:
1. Menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Not compatible when seen on google play (due to screen resolution, etc.)
3. Games able to installed properly but cannot download the required games data.
At least for paid apps, let's try to let them know to at least consider fixing it on their next release. We cannot complain much for free apps but still we can feedback to them.
I've already emailed some of them:
1. Dolphin HD - due to menu bar, and oh well I paid for their license last time
2. Asphalt 6 - not compatible when seen on google play, considering HTC One X is still considered a phone(and not tablet), screen resolution should not be their excuse here. If it 's working on my Sony Arc I'm expecting it should work on my other phone also.
3. NFS Shift - Able to install but cannot download data either on wifi or 3g
Will do some more emailing later.
Bump for good update on dolphin browser. Had only checked their blog awhile ago and their beta 8.0 is out since 6-April, menu bar is gone. Could be because of my feedback or someone else's, either way it's good for all of us dolphin users.
http://dolphin-browser.com/blog/
Will install it when I get home.
Sent from my Sony Arc w/ ICS
EDIT: had it installed just now and still got the menu bar at the bottom of screen
But at least they are looking into it. Below is their reply to me last time.
Hi, thank you for your information.
I have already directed your issue to relevant team members for review, and we will run a test about your issue. Once we figure it out, we will fix the issue as soon as possible. Please stay tuned.
Very good point.
I really do think ICS is the best Android version yet, has it's own real sense of identity and a crisper interface.
It's the step towards a common feel among different devices.
But the install base of Gingerbread remains the highest at 67% so us guys on here will probably be running Jelly Bean before they catch up.
Give it a few years and Google will probably get more aggressive about it.
There are even some google apps that need updating, like googles. Man they really should have kept the menu button, the four-button layout works perfect with the DHD.
Best is to mail the android team asking for a better backward compatibility solution for hard button devices. Or asking HTC to create a temporary solution. Ridiculous decision by the Android team. They try to enforce a new guideline by making the user experience horrible for non compatible apps. Never saw that on any platform.
I went to the Tapatalk forums to ask for the ICS menu already let's hope more dev's comply with ICS.
Sent from my Quad Monster HTC One X with Tapatalk beta 6
So I've emailed some more devs stating the current issue of menu bar on our HTC One X.
1. Kobo reader
2. Mixzing music player
3. FPSE ps-one emulator
4. Air attack HD
5. Fruit Ninja
6. XDA app
7. Yahoo Messenger and Mail app
8. Skype
So far they immediately replied stating that a representative will follow-up on the issue.
Hopefully they can provide a fix on their next update.
I also sent a mail to whatsapp. Awaiting response
Sent from my Quad Core Monster the HTC One X using Tapatalk Beta 6
I will try to help too - I know it doesn't really belong here but I sincerely don't understand Google why they removed the menu button and added the useless multitask button (long-press home was fine?!). I thought it was pretty nice to have true full screen apps all the time and hide the menu completely. Ah well, Googles logic is beyond me and I will have to see the updated apps first...
The legacy menu button also make touch control on non ics games annoying to use as it messes up the calibration, probably due to the resizing of the screen.
A better solution would be to make the menu button hidable, and rather than wait for every dev to update their app for ics which is not feasible.
Hopefully HTC manages to solve this problem and comes up with a good update.

No keyboard on long press menu ICS (AOKP)

I can't believe I never noticed this before but my keyboard does not show up when I long press menu. Now that I think about it I don't know that I have ever tried it before in ICS. Has this functionality just been removed in ICS or is it working for anyone else? If it works for you, which ROM are you running?
BTW I am running official AOKP Milestone 6.
Sent from my ICS Dinc2
As far as I know it was removed when ICS came along. I've flashed a lot of ICS/ JB ROMs and none of them have that feature
Sent from my Paranoid Android
Most phones with official ICS don't use the menu button anymore. So unless the dev adds that option you really wont ever have that function.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda app-developers app
Thanks for the replies both of you. I guess it makes sense that it wouldn't have that functionality since new phones don't have the menu button anyways. I remember having to use quite often when filling out online forms in 2.2 and 2.3 but I haven't ever needed it in ics so I would guess that most websites have gotten better at pulling up the keyboard when needed.
It might be nice if devs decide to build it back in but I'm not too worried about it (and I guess no one else is either since I've never seen anything posted about it) so its probably not worth their time and effort.
Sent from my ICS Dinc2

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