[Q] camera lacking - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Howdo everyone,
I briefly had an LG G2 at the start of the year (a week till i sent it back to orange) but i really liked the various option on the camera. ive now got the G3 but find that there is virtually nothing in the camera other than the basics? Am I missing something or is this on purpose? Is there any way of installing the camera app from the G2 onto the device that offers these options?

labpedro said:
Howdo everyone,
I briefly had an LG G2 at the start of the year (a week till i sent it back to orange) but i really liked the various option on the camera. ive now got the G3 but find that there is virtually nothing in the camera other than the basics? Am I missing something or is this on purpose? Is there any way of installing the camera app from the G2 onto the device that offers these options?
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It's set to default point and shoot.. choose the three dots menu and there you can change things (yes it's not as functional as past devices apparently - seems to be a common complaint currently.)

LG tried to reduce their bloat by taking out things that most people do not normally use. For example I had a Note 3 which had 10-15 different camera options not including filters, I never used any of them expect for HDR mode. I'm glad that LG removed all of the unnecessary features, but they should have allowed users to optionally install them. LG also should have added in a way to turn off the shutter noise without us using tweak box.

radicalisto said:
It's set to default point and shoot.. choose the three dots menu and there you can change things (yes it's not as functional as past devices apparently - seems to be a common complaint currently.)
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thanks fella...seems strange to have a better camera, yet far fewer options. ah well, lets hope they release an update

Pilz said:
LG tried to reduce their bloat by taking out things that most people do not normally use. For example I had a Note 3 which had 10-15 different camera options not including filters, I never used any of them expect for HDR mode. I'm glad that LG removed all of the unnecessary features, but they should have allowed users to optionally install them. LG also should have added in a way to turn off the shutter noise without us using tweak box.
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They do this because it's illegal in some areas to turn off the camera noise.....
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Epix4G said:
They do this because it's illegal in some areas to turn off the camera noise.....
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I know, but I still wish you could turn it off like on the Note 3. I like running ART so I uninstalled tweak box.
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Pilz said:
I know, but I still wish you could turn it off like on the Note 3. I like running ART so I uninstalled tweak box.
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With the G3, you can completely silence the shutter sound if you turn the phone volume completely off

skally said:
With the G3, you can completely silence the shutter sound if you turn the phone volume completely off
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I tried that it didn't work what model do you have?
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Pilz said:
I tried that it didn't work what model do you have?
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I have a UK LG-D855.
Just tried it again, it definitely works on mine. You have to turn the volume down on the home screen, then open the camera as the volume buttons take a photo on mine.

skally said:
I have a UK LG-D855.
Just tried it again, it definitely works on mine. You have to turn the volume down on the home screen, then open the camera as the volume buttons take a photo on mine.
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I have the F400S so it must be a regional thing as mentioned above.
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Pilz said:
I have the F400S so it must be a regional thing as mentioned above.
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Must be. I would have thought the UK would have been the opposite though.

UK Phones allow camera shutter to be turned off. - Most asian and other EU models don't allow it due to legalities.

just go to /system/media/audio/ui and delete all camera sounds. done. sound gone.

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Take picture w/o unlocking

Is there a picture app/ feature that allows you to quickly take a picture without having to unlock the phone?
Windows and crappie have this features and I wanted on my S3.
Thanks
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In settings there is a motion feature u can turn on where u press the screen and turn and it brings you to camera. I don't know if it works with a code though..
It's on stock tw though..
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circuit.007 said:
In settings there is a motion feature u can turn on where u press the screen and turn and it brings you to camera. I don't know if it works with a code though..
It's on stock tw though..
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Thanks, but the feature mentioned above does not support codes so it does not work when the phone is locked.
Do you have a GS3?
Why not try adding the camera app to one of the shortcuts on the lockscreen?
Zephyron said:
Why not try adding the camera app to one of the shortcuts on the lockscreen?
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This is why:
1) Faster camera launch.
2) You don't have to enter a password every time you want to take a picture yet your phone its still locked/secured.
3) If you want someone else to take a pic, you have to stop and unlock the phone first or give them your password.
4) When the shortcut is on the lock screen, you have to enter the password before allowing you to take the pic. You'll miss the moment.
5) With Windows 7 and Crapple you don't have to unlock and could quickly launch the camera. Also, all the pictures you take at the moment are visible w/o unlocking.
It would be a good feature to have on the GS3.
Would be a great add on
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SDJB said:
This is why:
1) Faster camera launch.
2) You don't have to enter a password every time you want to take a picture yet your phone its still locked/secured.
3) If you want someone else to take a pic, you have to stop and unlock the phone first or give them your password.
4) When the shortcut is on the lock screen, you have to enter the password before allowing you to take the pic. You'll miss the moment.
5) With Windows 7 and Crapple you don't have to unlock and could quickly launch the camera. Also, all the pictures you take at the moment are visible w/o unlocking.
It would be a good feature to have on the GS3.
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of course that would be an inconvenience if you have a password on your phone (which i understand most people do.) i on the other hand do not as i dont let my phone out of my sight. i use the shortcut but thats just me and like they say to each his own right.
I would assume if you have a pin unlock code or something else it would be there no matter what app you use
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If you use Tasker and the secure settings plugin this MIGHT be possible.
johnnycs said:
If you use Tasker and the secure settings plugin this MIGHT be possible.
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Do you have any experience using Tasker? Have you tried it?
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There is an app for this but it requires having a dedicated shutter button on the device.
May I ask how you plan to take a picture without having some sort of GUI?
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The stock ROM for my old HTC Amaze did this. I I don't know why Samsung didn't include it.
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freakasis said:
The stock ROM for my old HTC Amaze did this. I I don't know why Samsung didn't include it.
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If memory serves me right, that has a dedicated camera button. If you really really really want this feature, you could remap the home button to function as your camera button, then run the navigation bar that appears in galaxy nexus devices and devices without hardware buttons
Can't you make a tasker function for that
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Is there a theme or app in this thread anywhere???
Thought I was in themes and apps section... maybe I'm wrong.. its happened before
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here you go
Here is a link of how exactly this is done using tasker.
http://tasker.wikidot.com/bypass-pattern-from-lockscreen-with-camera
You can wait for Android 4.2 since this functionally is now built into the lock screen.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...rs-lock-screen-widgets-round-out-android-4-2/
elesbb said:
If memory serves me right, that has a dedicated camera button. If you really really really want this feature, you could remap the home button to function as your camera button, then run the navigation bar that appears in galaxy nexus devices and devices without hardware buttons
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Yes it does but I didnt have to use the button to do it. You pushed the unlock button, then slid the lock ring onto the camera icon (assuming you had it on your lock screen) and you could take a picture. You would see the 3 sec preview of it, and then take more pics. If you tapped the small pic of the last image, and it would take you to the pattern/number lock. That way someone couldn't see your pics without the pass.
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Fix for washed out colors on Nexus 7-toggle for nvidia tegra 3 prism

Just came a crossed an app that disables the tegra 3 screen dimming function which causes the washed out colors. The app is nvidia tegra prism toggle...used it and noticed a big difference but MUST BE ROOTED TO USE THIS APP
MOD Edit: Links Removed.
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App can't be opened?
aLPaSLaN07 said:
App can't be opened?
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It can and does open but ask for rooting rights as soon as it starts
Worked great here. Thanks for the find!
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it's been sad many times,i think there's also a 3ad somewhere of prism toggle by nvidia.Anyways,if you don't want to buy the app,you can use the tricksterMOD app and by disabling smart-dimmer in the proper tab,you do the same thing (echo "0" > /sys/devices/tegradc.0/smartdimmer/enable)
EDIT ehi,but it's warez!!!!!!!!!!!PULL IT OFF!
thanx guys, trying this out,,steve
Play Store
im using trickster mod(as said above) for few weeks now. its free and easy to apply. works 100%.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigeyes0x0.trickstermod
Thanks, works great, I really see a difference.
4.1.2 Peter alfonso.
i do not notice a difference.. then again i never have had a problem wit the display.
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Lord_Xovon said:
i do not notice a difference.. then again i never have had a problem wit the display.
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I noticed that if I'm playing a youtube video, and I press the recents button, the icons look wash out/almost white. not anymore with this app.
Lord_Xovon said:
i do not notice a difference.. then again i never have had a problem wit the display.
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there is no problem with the display. its a power-saving feature which doesnt save any power from what i was able to find out.
problem is that it washes out your colors. its extremly visible when you watch video for 10-20min and then press HOME. it stays like this for good 30+sec. after that it goes back to normal. watching a lot of movies, its visible whether I have this turned ON/OFF.

[Q] I have a few questions about my new Optimus G Pro

I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.
RedSkycap said:
I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.
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What things is it doing? I have the flip case and that keeps it from coming on and such. I think there is a pocket mode in the setting(I could be wrong about this though) check in display section or even under notifications.
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Or go into the offending app that's causing you trouble and turn notifications off.
RedSkycap said:
I recently upgraded to the LG Optimus G Pro and I love it and all, but while I'm at work when I get messages, my phone does all sorts of crazy things in my pocket because the screen comes on. I was wondering if there was a setting that I was looking over that would stop it from doing that? I'm trying not to root it because I know the bare minimum about rooting phones, but I did root my Galaxy s2 Skyrocket with youtube tutorials.
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I think there are a few others who have complained about this as well. I don't have a texting plan (I use Google Voice), so I haven't ever experienced this. However, if there aren't any options in the phone settings, there may be another way.
I seem to be on this Tasker kick lately, so when someone has a problem that is related to the phone sensors or events, I tend to think "how can I fix this with Tasker?!" . As a result, I have made an app really quick using Tasker and have even included the project XML if you want to fiddle with it on your own. It does NOT require root. However, it will need you to install another free app called "Secure Settings" and give it administrator rights in your phone settings. All that the app does is wait for an incoming message and checks to see if the proximity sensor detects something in front of it. If it does, it turns the screen off. However, like I said, I don't have a texting plan, so I haven't had a chance to really test it. The app interface is just an "ON/OFF" button and a "Close" button. If it doesn't work, just turn it off or uninstall it. It is set to "OFF" when it is first installed.
Alternatively, you can play around with it if you get Tasker. I think there is still a trial period you can get if you aren't sure if you want to buy it. Let me know if it works or if you have any other questions.
I named the xml file as a .zip just to upload to xda. Just rename the file without the ".zip" at the end and then you can edit and/or import to Tasker.
nthknd said:
What things is it doing? I have the flip case and that keeps it from coming on and such. I think there is a pocket mode in the setting(I could be wrong about this though) check in display section or even under notifications.
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This is easily fixed, just change the lockscreen to anything other than swipe and the phone will no longer accidentally become unlocked in your pocket
3rd Degree said:
This is easily fixed, just change the lockscreen to anything other than swipe and the phone will no longer accidentally become unlocked in your pocket
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Uhh I had an unlock pattern set and the phone pocket dialed the police twice while I was at work cause it came on... did this work for u? I'm still looking for a fix for this lol
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Had the same issue. Do a search for it. Lots of threads. Maybe try Magiclocker or Widgetlocker instead of the LG home screen.
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Use pin lock. Solved for me.
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jprosek said:
Uhh I had an unlock pattern set and the phone pocket dialed the police twice while I was at work cause it came on... did this work for u? I'm still looking for a fix for this lol
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Okay I just realised that there is an emergency call button on the screen when you have either pin, password or pattern unlock set. If you just have swipe, there is no emergency call button. Maybe this will help?
Hey guys, how do i take a screenshot on this device?
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zounduser said:
Hey guys, how do i take a screenshot on this device?
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Volume down + power key
Cartier21 said:
Volume down + power key
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Awesome my man, thank u.
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Volume down and power button at the time and hold them.
I tried to post a picture but since xda changed their style, it says I do not have permission to post in this forum...and that's after posting in others...
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Sooo my g pro comes this saturday and i was wondering if there were any tips or tricks you guys had?

[Q] What have you noticed that has changed in T-Mobiles KitKat?

Things that I'm curious about right off are:
1. What color is the dialer? Is it still white or have they changed that to dark?
2. In the "Internet" app (not chrome) can you "Open page in background"?
and bonus
Have you experienced any problems with files (moving, naming, editing, accessing, coping info back and forth from interral to external, ect...) on the MicroSD card through a downloaded file explorer app (ie ES File Explorer)?
Hangouts now uses the emoji from the Samsung keyboard instead of Google emoji. Kind of annoying.
posted while using my note 3
Anyone try their dialers or internet yet?
rosedog said:
Anyone try their dialers or internet yet?
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Same thing, internet seems to be the same, no difference.
Most of the notifications are white, kinda liked the green battery.
Camera shortcut in lock screen
The font in notifications is different
Can't find much else
I was hoping to see a fix for the messaging app. When backing out of a text message it can take up to 5 seconds to go back into your message list. It's really annoying.
Checked- still does the same thing. I can't believe a 3rd party app can do this better. Unbelievable.
2strokenut said:
Same thing, internet seems to be the same, no difference.
Most of the notifications are white, kinda liked the green battery.
Camera shortcut in lock screen
The font in notifications is different
Can't find much else
I was hoping to see a fix for the messaging app. When backing out of a text message it can take up to 5 seconds to go back into your message list. It's really annoying.
Checked- still does the same thing. I can't believe a 3rd party app can do this better. Unbelievable.
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What 3rd party app you referring to?
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Pajar0913 said:
What 3rd party app you referring to?
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I'm using Chomp. I've tried GoSMS, Handcent, all work fine. The stock does not.
2strokenut said:
I'm using Chomp. I've tried GoSMS, Handcent, all work fine. The stock does not.
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That's the same one I'm using
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Pajar0913 said:
That's the same one I'm using
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I like chomp, just waiting for them to put a search function in.
Did your stock SMS app lag as well?
2strokenut said:
I like chomp, just waiting for them to put a search function in.
Did your stock SMS app lag as well?
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Yea.. seems to be a few lags with the new update.
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Pajar0913 said:
Yea.. seems to be a few lags with the new update.
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Kinda lags?
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I just got my N3 yesterday, so not sure if it did this on 4.3 or not, but the stock music player, and pandora fill the lock screen with album art when playing them.
stevessvt said:
I just got my N3 yesterday, so not sure if it did this on 4.3 or not, but the stock music player, and pandora fill the lock screen with album art when playing them.
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That's new KK feature
1 i know they tweak the music and the speaker they are louder now
2 screen is like way brighter than b4
they took the network and battery color all white now lame
white white
Does anyone else have a problem where if you listen to music through earphones the lockscreen album art doesn't show up, but if you play music through the speaker, the album art does show up?
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Kitkat Update Rant!
What kind of bullsh!t update was this????
So as of right now...nothing significant worth the update?
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mrrobc97 said:
So as of right now...nothing significant worth the update?
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Except its KitKat underneath.
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So Samsung released the 4.4 update but apparently theirs A LOT of bugs???
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ajt1995 said:
Except its KitKat underneath.
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Kinda like those $600 jeans that were make in the same factory as the $30 ones in Honduras...they just change the label.
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I noticed the reception is better now:laugh: No seriously what with the full bars!! I always have full bars even when I know im in an area where is barely reception. and Yes the dbm meter is displays the correct reading but the bars are way off. I tried with the international Kitkat rom and I got the same result. Looks like its a kitkat thing across the board. Kinda reminds me of AT&T and Apple saga over the inaccurate iphone reception meter.

[Q] LightFlow Not Working

Hello all,
I recently made the switch from VZW Note 3 to this amazing G3 & great T-Mobile service. I had been on 3 Sammy phones in a row. So I don't know many other brand-specific tricks.
Loved having control over LED with LightFlow app. But this phone isn't playing well.
Do I need to turn something on? Or off?
I'm Rooted (obv). Which if anything should help.
You can accomplish roughly the and thing with g3 tweakbox and a whole lot more.
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Harmtan2 said:
You can accomplish roughly the and thing with g3 tweakbox and a whole lot more.
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Does anything need to be turned off in the phone's LED section? Maybe it's a Samsung thing, but I needed to turn that stuff off for app like LightFlow to work
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You can accomplish roughly the and thing with g3 tweakbox and a whole lot more.
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NO dice... Using Hangouts, but with KK, whatever is set as the "default" should get the LED right??
So simple, yet so annoying. Hahaha
Hmm... Bummer. :/ sorry man. I saw the options in there. Never really looked to much into it. Not a function I use really.
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Harmtan2 said:
Hmm... Bummer. :/ sorry man. I saw the options in there. Never really looked to much into it. Not a function I use really.
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Had LED access forever, that's all. I obv know my tone for texts. Just nice to glance down to know... Least I have my Android Wear for that!
Thanks again
Try Light Manager. I've been using that app without any problems.
chrisbo4 said:
Try Light Manager. I've been using that app without any problems.
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^ Agreed. I use that app as well with no problems with the LED controls or use and it actually has a lot more variables and customization than Tweaks Box does.
I just don't like how the G3 doesn't let you customize any of the notification sounds as much as the Note 3 did....

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