Unlocked GSM Phone - General Questions and Answers

My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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Landara said:
My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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On some places in the Internet they are S2 for 220 eur. Second hand of course

Landara said:
My brother in law wants to get my sister a smart phone. He doesn't want to pay over 200 and wants it to have Android and a decent camera(at last 3mp). He prefers new but would buy used if need be. An ideas guys?
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Nokia 3310!
haha!
20 bucks.
well anyways, you can try getting a cheap nexus on craigslist. or an S2.
because of the S3, they are going for very very cheap compared to how much they really are worth.

Wolfbeef123 said:
Nokia 3310!
haha!
20 bucks.
well anyways, you can try getting a cheap nexus on craigslist. or an S2.
because of the S3, they are going for very very cheap compared to how much they really are worth.
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LOL
whatever your desired phone, don't choose chinaph*ne

Dun be too cheap, preferable a second hand of any phone that is within 1 year old.
If u get a brand new but an older model u are gonna have a bad time.

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[Q] what do you think? how fast would it sell?

Hello,
I am a nexus one owner, bought a G2 for the girl friend
(tmobile upgrade cost for phone 70.00) she doesn't like it.
I want to sell it for Galaxy tab money.
how long will it take to sell the g2 un-opened for 400.00
thanks,
I'd say 20-30 minutes on Craigslist.
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List high, then let the negotiaters think they're getting a good deal.
So Id say list for arnd $460 OBO... and go from there.
Why just got perm root and can install Desire Z rom now. Don't forget extra goodies.
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Don't take cashiers check of you go Craigs List. Especially if someone offers you extra money because they are "out of town at the moment".
I'm sure you already know... But just saying...
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if you can root it then root it and sell for a little higher
rvdangel630 said:
if you can root it then root it and sell for a little higher
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yea and be a penis and profit off of scotty's work. orrrrrr tell the owner you can do them the favor (without warranty) or let them know that they can do it!
put sense on it, maybe your gf will like it more.
QwertyAccess said:
put sense on it, maybe your gf will like it more.
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That's what I was trying to say, and overclock it.
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You should go out to an another country and sell it. I made about 600 from selling nexus one and 1.5 grand from selling an iphone... i went to vietnam and sold it xd
There is always the e-bay.
If you still have it I'll buy it.

[Q] HELP Should I buy the... ??

hi guys i plan to buy lg optimus 2x.
at wind mobile.. with $99 on WINDtab on $25 plan do u think there are better deals ? is that phone still good. the phone which i plan to buy from Wİnd Mobile is P999 not P990 what is the differences between the two phones. SOULD I BUY P999 ?
in the original lg site it says it is 4g isnt it ? h t t p : / / w w w .lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-P999-g2x
delete the spaces..
and i will not buy data plan can i connect to the youtube,facebook, google etc. by using WiFi or something ? ( i have wireless at home. )
The phone is pretty good. I went from the sensation, to iphoneb4 to this. Like thisbbetter
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g1user101 said:
The phone is pretty good. I went from the sensation, to iphoneb4 to this. Like thisbbetter
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does this phone have 4g
I'm on T-Mobile so I have 4g. Dnt know about wind
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0b095 said:
does this phone have 4g
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There's no 4G on wind. Plus, I'd stay away from this phone. Get the nexus or the HTC.
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barqers said:
There's no 4G on wind. Plus, I'd stay away from this phone. Get the nexus or the HTC.
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+1
I love this phone, but took a lot of hassle/reading to make it work the way it supposed to.
So, if you're eligible for wind tab (which is not that easy with there credit check expectations) why don't you go Galaxy Nexus? I'm not too sure about the current price, though.
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DupleX01 said:
+1
I love this phone, but took a lot of hassle/reading to make it work the way it supposed to.
So, if you're eligible for wind tab (which is not that easy with there credit check expectations) why don't you go Galaxy Nexus? I'm not too sure about the current price, though.
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If i select $199 on WINDtab on $40 plan for Galaxy Nexus, how many months do i have to pay $40 so can i pay $40 for 1 month then change to $25 ? And is this case for 3 years agreement ?
0b095 said:
If i select $199 on WINDtab on $40 plan for Galaxy Nexus, how many months do i have to pay $40 so can i pay $40 for 1 month then change to $25 ? And is this case for 3 years agreement ?
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Honestly, I don't know exactly how it is working with the tab. I assume they deduct a certain percentage from your monthly charges toward the price of the device, so eventually you will come to zero if you gonna stick with them long enough. There is no such a thing as 3 years term with wind, you pretty much contract free. Give them a buzz, they will explain, especially when it comes to changing plans.
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If you want a brand new device for wind, I wouldn't get the g2x at this point especially from wind cuz their prices are marked up. Just add a little bit of cash and get the $399 galaxy nexus someone posted a deal for here. If u can't spent that much money then u can find a used g2x on kijiji/eBay for around $200. Also, there's gonna be the g4x from tmo that's gonna be compatible with wind but I wouldn't buy LG at this point cuz the g2x was enough. Not that they are totally assholes, I think its just that they can't make good software for their hardware. Its up to u of course, but I think getting a g2x used wouldn't be such a bad deal. Maybe even get one with a broken digitizer for dirt cheap and just fix it if u like a challenge. Believe it or not some people are really that clueless. A friend of mine bought an iPhone 4 from some old Guy for a $100 cuz the man didn't know/didn't wanna go through the hassles of fixing it.
Whatever u do don't get the phone new from wind unless u like paying top price for obsolete technology. I mean it can still stay on par with today's phones performance wise but not in screen size/amount of(unnecessary) cores. Let us know your choice
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noobletsausecakebbq said:
If you want a brand new device for wind, I wouldn't get the g2x at this point especially from wind cuz their prices are marked up. Just add a little bit of cash and get the $399 galaxy nexus someone posted a deal for here. If u can't spent that much money then u can find a used g2x on kijiji/eBay for around $200. Also, there's gonna be the g4x from tmo that's gonna be compatible with wind but I wouldn't buy LG at this point cuz the g2x was enough. Not that they are totally assholes, I think its just that they can't make good software for their hardware. Its up to u of course, but I think getting a g2x used wouldn't be such a bad deal. Maybe even get one with a broken digitizer for dirt cheap and just fix it if u like a challenge. Believe it or not some people are really that clueless. A friend of mine bought an iPhone 4 from some old Guy for a $100 cuz the man didn't know/didn't wanna go through the hassles of fixing it.
Whatever u do don't get the phone new from wind unless u like paying top price for obsolete technology. I mean it can still stay on par with today's phones performance wise but not in screen size/amount of(unnecessary) cores. Let us know your choice
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i am looking for a phone that around $100 cash + $25 monthly for plan. the brand and company doesn't matter for me . I dont want to used phone because I am new in Canada... it is hard to fix for me right now.
i wont buy lg optimus 2x P999 in this situation..
Well if ur new in Canada then I guess you don't have credit history, and as far as I know wind doesn't give out tabs to people who can't give some kind of credit history and proof that they have income. Thing is, you wont find a g2x for $100 unless something is wrong with it. Even if u do get windtab, you will still have to pay out the full price which is like $300-$400 and it would come in like $3-$5 each month on top of your regular bill. So in a year or two, if you are still with wind you will still be paying out the full price of the phone, might as well drop another hundred and buy the phone outright.. just some advice on what I would do...
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There's other androids that work with wind/mobilicity. They include: Nexus One, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, T-Mobile sensation, T-Mobile gs2, g2(HTC desire or something) also g1 which falls in your price range lol
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I love this phone but if money isn't an issue for you I would choose the galaxy nexus. Its a newer phone and it is very nice. The g2x is a great phone though! I love mine.
noobletsausecakebbq said:
Well if ur new in Canada then I guess you don't have credit history, and as far as I know wind doesn't give out tabs to people who can't give some kind of credit history and proof that they have income. Thing is, you wont find a g2x for $100 unless something is wrong with it. Even if u do get windtab, you will still have to pay out the full price which is like $300-$400 and it would come in like $3-$5 each month on top of your regular bill. So in a year or two, if you are still with wind you will still be paying out the full price of the phone, might as well drop another hundred and buy the phone outright.. just some advice on what I would do...
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That's not true. The wind tab does not add anything to your monthly bill. It takes 5% from each payment and puts it towards your tab. You can pay your tab off three ways 1) your monthly 5%s pay off your tab 2) you wait 3 years and wind pays it for you or 3) you get tired of your phone so you pay off the remaining balance before your 3 years are up.
If you can get the tab it's well worth it. Because you're guaranteed to at least pay less than what you would've had to if you bought it out right and brand new
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barqers said:
That's not true. The wind tab does not add anything to your monthly bill. It takes 5% from each payment and puts it towards your tab. You can pay your tab off three ways 1) your monthly 5%s pay off your tab 2) you wait 3 years and wind pays it for you or 3) you get tired of your phone so you pay off the remaining balance before your 3 years are up.
If you can get the tab it's well worth it. Because you're guaranteed to at least pay less than what you would've had to if you bought it out right and brand new
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Yup, and at the end you are left with less money than if you just bought the phone.
Gotta love American schemes
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hummm, i will go to the wind mobile store to check my credit and learn a few thing about payment.
i went to the store and i bought LG optimus 2x P999. I am very glad of that phone. I will look for apps roms etc anymore thanks all who read and wrote..
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Bye bye Galaxy 3

Good time spent here!! I have learnt a lot! I have just sold my Gt5800 and bought a Desire. I like old mobiles because they are cheap and you can find great deals!!!
Good luck!!!
Won as the sale?
Good luck with the new phone =D
Good luck
Sergiales said:
Good time spent here!! I have learnt a lot! I have just sold my Gt5800 and bought a Desire. I like old mobiles because they are cheap and you can find great deals!!!
Good luck!!!
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I got Sony Xperia U just when it got out, but I've been using SG3 for almost 2 years and I will never get rid of it. I bought a prepaid card so I can continue using it as a second phone (I don't need a second phone because my company doesn't charge me for using their phone)
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I got Sony Xperia U just when it got out, but I've been using SG3 for almost 2 years and I will never get rid of it. I bought a prepaid card so I can continue using it as a second phone (I don't need a second phone because my company doesn't charge me for using their phone)
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I'm also looking for buying an Xperia phone to leave my old Galaxy 3, the "U" is cheap and corret but the fact that you cannot add extra memroy (sdCard) stopped me. I prefer to wait and see for an other cheap Xperia, the Miro seems great but the processor has the same perf as our beloved Galaxy 3... So I'll wait :angel:
For me Gs3 was first contact with Android. it was good choice in my opinion to have it.
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Lol, I've still got the G3 locked up in a cupboard as im using the Play now, just be warned. You will never go back to using the G3 again.. Ive only used it twice this year lool.
Anyone interested in exchanging SGS3 with my SG3? Haha
Antibot said:
Anyone interested in exchanging SGS3 with my SG3? Haha
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Haha pay me £1000 then I'll be happy to exchange.
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New Phone

Hey guys, I kinda want to make a switch from my Thunderbolt to something new, but not terribly expensive (i.e. less than $100). My upgrade comes in May and I really don't feel like waiting that long. Anyone have a suggestion on what to get and from where?
Not going to find any good phone for less than a hundred bucks. The bolt is that phone and beings you already have it you're Sol.
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Hey guys, I kinda want to make a switch from my Thunderbolt to something new, but not terribly expensive (i.e. less than $100). My upgrade comes in May and I really don't feel like waiting that long. Anyone have a suggestion on what to get and from where?
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my upgrade comes on may too, but i didn't want to wait
so i bought a used rezound for 120$.
To Ebay we go!
If it has to be 4G, you won't get anything new, but if not for 4G I'd jump on a Droid Incredible, $110ish new depending on where you look.
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S4 on sale at att(preowned)

The s4 is currently on sale at att online only for 29.99. The lady on the phone gave me an early upgrade+free overnight for it. http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/samsung/galaxy-s-4-16gb-black-mist-refurb.html
If you cancel early, might be a good way to get a S4 somewhat cheap. Nothing will beat the 50% glitch that happened last month though.
Its refurb though meh :/ I know theyre perfectly fine...but just the thought of refurb...idk it sketches me out lol
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mg2195 said:
Its refurb though meh :/ I know theyre perfectly fine...but just the thought of refurb...idk it sketches me out lol
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I have a refurb one in black no issues at all it's like if i bought it new and they do look brand new as well been on it for a week and a half and no issues whats so ever very stable stock to bad it came with MF3 on it already, but it's worth buying it!
Venom0642 said:
I have a refurb one in black no issues at all it's like if i bought it new and they do look brand new as well been on it for a week and a half and no issues whats so ever very stable stock to bad it came with MF3 on it already!
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Yeah I know they are fine...and I really have nothing to worry about...its just an unjustified fear I have ahaha
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I just added a line and got one for my wife, I'll sell her S3 and use that money to buy out her first line. Total money spent $30, S3 will sell for $200, buying out other line $82. Money leftover for case, screen protector and activation fee...$85ish. Money well spent. Thanks OP! Btw I think I got the last one lol, says out of stock now that I placed my order..oops!
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Just ordered one last night. Getting in Friday. Excitedddddddd. Now I have a note 2 to sell and I'm going to cancel my line after one month. Sweeeet
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I just ordered one as well. I was really trying to see what kind of deposit I thought I'd have to pay. They've always asked me for one. I was surprised & they approved me this time. I even got an iPhone 4 w/ 8 Gig for .99 cents.
I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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Stfu
pham818 said:
Stfu
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Heh, no need to get your panties in a bunch. It's called an opinion. Learn to deal with it.
nsnsmj said:
I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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I also came from a nexus s... Mine was the sprint ns4g variant. Haven't looked back. It was a total night and day difference between the phones. My ns4g has been reduced to a bare bones cm7.1 mp3 player.
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nsnsmj said:
Heh, no need to get your panties in a bunch. It's called an opinion. Learn to deal with it.
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An opinion is one thing, but dont bad mouth the community. There are developers busting their asses working on roms for free, show some respect. Or better yet learn to do something yourself
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jamess0621 said:
An opinion is one thing, but dont bad mouth the community. There are developers busting their asses working on roms for free, show some respect. Or better yet learn to do something yourself
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I see, you seem to think I was talking about the community. I wasn't. I was badmouthing Samsung. In regards to the community, I was simply stating the current situation of things. The community support for this phone, in which there's not much going on, is a result of Samsung's and the carriers' doing.
I'm not sure how what I said could be misinterpreted to mean I'm bad-mouthing any entity other than Samsung. Calm down, read, and stop looking for something negative.
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I went and got it because of this deal. I really didn't want to upgrade yet, but my Nexus S is really starting to show its age (bless its heart). Custom ROMs can only take you so far with a device that old. I really don't want an S4 (hardware buttons including the ugly physical home button, front Samsung branding, little dev community support compared to my Nexus S), but the deal was too good to pass up. I guess I could sell this for $400-450 (maybe more?) by the time the next Nexus phone is out. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive so I can experience some of that 1080p Gotdamoled goodness. I may even keep it if the bootloader situation and community support gets better.
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Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Well the s3 gsm versions are still selling for $300 and up used. It should still hold its value at least until the s5 or whatever comes out.
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mg2195 said:
Maybe if you sold it now...the s4s are going for 450-500 right now..mby the time the next exus comes out...prob gonna be 300-350 depending on condition...technology loses value fast...especially androids due to new and better devices constantly being released...keep that in mind
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Just sold my skyrocket for $220 on eBay. I'd say that held value pretty well. Listing my wife's S3 today, that should sell for $250+, and I really only need it to sell for $200 in order for her S4 to be completely free including activation.
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Decepticaons said:
Just sold my skyrocket for $220 on eBay. I'd say that held value pretty well. Listing my wife's S3 today, that should sell for $250+, and I really only need it to sell for $200 in order for her S4 to be completely free including activation.
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$220 for your Skyrocket? That's good to know. ATT was willing to give $55 credit those cheap mofos.
My S4 is coming Monday but I'm not sure I can part w/ my Skyrocket
Locoman_ said:
$220 for your Skyrocket? That's good to know. ATT was willing to give $55 credit those cheap mofos.
My S4 is coming Monday but I'm not sure I can part w/ my Skyrocket
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Yup, but it did sell with 2 cases plus 2 extra batteries. But still, I didn't expect that much. It was hard for me to part with my skyrocket as well, but wifey said sell it or no S4 lol. Out of respect I agreed. I don't regret it, I love my S4. I also got offered $55, and I told them I could sell it as a paperweight for that price.
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My refurbished isn't MF3!
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