So I've been playing some old games of mine on my SK, through psx4droid. Yes I have the original copies so no worries. But I've come to notice that I can only use up to 2 hard keys at once? I play Twisted Metal, but I can't turn and shoot while driving at the same time. Is there a way to fix this, or is this a hardware limitation on the Sidekick 4g's keyboard? Any info would be appreciated (and I think this is in the right section for a post, I appologize if not :\ )
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Zydrate_blue said:
But I've come to notice that I can only use up to 2 hard keys at once?
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Yes, only 2 keypresses can be detected at once. No, there's no fix for this. Many threads about many phones with same problem here on XDA. Makes me sad too...
djh said:
Yes, only 2 keypresses can be detected at once. No, there's no fix for this. Many threads about many phones with same problem here on XDA. Makes me sad too...
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Damn, not what I was hoping to hear. That blows :\ thank you for the reply though.
I wonder if there ever will be a fix. Hmm...
Personally I use a PS3 controller using the sixaxis driver. It's very cheap and works great. Plus the author is here on XDA.
Well... I can't always have a PS3 controller with me. That would be a bit geeky
Still, its kind of a reasonable workaround could be worse haha.
And you have a full set of controls
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I remember reading something on XDA front page a few months back about a phone that was able to fix the 2 button limit. Forgive my bad memory, but all I can remember about the problem/fix is that it used the term ghost something.
Either way, it was an exciting new development on an upcoming phone back then - definitely after the time of SK4G. 6 axis + TV out.
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Is it possible to remap the power button as the camera shutter button while in camera mode? It's really hard to find the on-screen button when not looking at the screen (self portraits).
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Greg
i4get75 said:
Is it possible to remap the power button as the camera shutter button while in camera mode? It's really hard to find the on-screen button when not looking at the screen (self portraits).
Thanks,
Greg
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881629
I saw that thread but I want to go to the power button, not another soft key
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i4get75 said:
I saw that thread but I want to go to the power button, not another soft key
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Sorry, I thought that was part of the original thread. I am pretty sure it's possible by the same basic principle being that when you go into CWM recovery and voodoo recovery they both remap the power button. I'll see if I can find the file and post back.
Thanks! And this would be only during the camera mode?
Now I remember, there is a program that does this for you called Button Remapper. It is located in the Market as a pay app or in these forums at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464 Unfortunately, our phone is only partially supported and you can only remap the soft keys.
Sorry to bring bad news. Hopefully this will change in future updates.
Well that's no good! Lol. I hope that some progress can be made with this.
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i4get75 said:
Well that's no good! Lol. I hope that some progress can be made with this.
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Here's hoping Q1 will bring happiness to all. 2.2 may be the answer to your problem.
No kidding. I hate how us cellular is always about six month behind everyone else.. for anything. Last to get android phones, last to get froyo.. its silly
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huckler said:
No kidding. I hate how us cellular is always about six month behind everyone else.. for anything. Last to get android phones, last to get froyo.. its silly
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US Cellular is 6 months behind everyone else because they test their phones 6 months longer than everyone else.
I would rather have the phones late and have them work then have them early and be recalled and/or lots of issues.
That's true - which reminds me that my friend had to un-root his droid x to download an official update for some bugfixes. I'd rather have a stable phone with no issues and a network reception
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US Cellular is 6 months behind everyone else because they test their phones 6 months longer than everyone else.
I would rather have the phones late and have them work then have them early and be recalled and/or lots of issues.
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True.. but still. Its kind of ridiculous.
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huckler said:
True.. but still. Its kind of ridiculous.
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You should work for them. It's awesome. I get updates from customers about what we are getting. lol...
Really it's a great place to work, but we do test the heck out of stuff. It can seem ridiculous, but there's method to the madness I suppose.
Somebody please update this thread if you find a way to do this.
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US Cellular is 6 months behind everyone else because they test their phones 6 months longer than everyone else.
I would rather have the phones late and have them work then have them early and be recalled and/or lots of issues.
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There is something to be said for quality testing and also for dragging your feet and in my opinion I am leaning more to dragging your feet, this phone has been out for awhile and there is not that many software differences from the Fasinate so I think its USCCs answer to "were testing for your saftey" does not = horrible crash if we dont test it, and does = to we dont have froyo yet....lol
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There is something to be said for quality testing and also for dragging your feet and in my opinion I am leaning more to dragging your feet, this phone has been out for awhile and there is not that many software differences from the Fasinate so I think its USCCs answer to "were testing for your saftey" does not = horrible crash if we dont test it, and does = to we dont have froyo yet....lol
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Samsung is known for being lax in getting out updates, also. If Samsung gets it to us late, we can't test it any earlier than they get it to us. Yes we are slow to test, but often have the least buggy releases. Fascinate's froyo had bugs and had to be sent back. They still don't have it. We use the same base... Just sayin.
"21p: RT if you want @Tmobile to hur'up with some #Gingerbread love for your #G2X."
http://twitter.com/21p/status/66196733192962048
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This made me lol. Wish I could press "thanks" in the xda app
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I don't get it.
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why are people so concerned about Gingerbread? I bet at least half of the people who kept asking for Gingerbread does not even know why they wanted it. I'd like to see what is the main reason people need it. I understand it's the latest version and it got some cool features but does it really affect the phone that much? I'd rather ask LG to fix some of the issues they have now rather than the Gingerbread... just my 2 cents...
I thought the wordage (yes I did) of my tweet would display the humor in was going for. Now I did mean it don't let the smooth taste fool ya. But you guys are so he'll bent on making people feel stupid you didn't even notice it.
I didn't start this thread for scrubs to come in and flame. I want Gingerbread for the same reason I buy a new phone every 2-3 months. Because it's new. I know how to root my phone, I have every ROM stored on my phone so I can play with it in my spare time, but what's wrong with wanting an official update?
And don't you think an official update would come with bug fixes?
This forum has gone to ****, you ****ers need to get off your high horses and chill out. =D
But if you want a list.
Improved UI
Improved power management
Improved copy/paste
Those are the features I want. Keyboard seems nice too but I can download that now.
Anyways thanks for taking your time to try and ruin my day, but you failed.
On the brighter side of thews.
did you read about the guy who pocket dialed 911 while planning his next heist? Classic fail.
http://m.gawker.com//5798913/thiefs-cell-phone-pocket+dials-911
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Another good reason is to allow easier porting of the latest versions of MIUI.
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why are people so concerned about Gingerbread? I bet at least half of the people who kept asking for Gingerbread does not even know why they wanted it. I'd like to see what is the main reason people need it. I understand it's the latest version and it got some cool features but does it really affect the phone that much? I'd rather ask LG to fix some of the issues they have now rather than the Gingerbread... just my 2 cents...
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I agree.
I think LG rushed the phone out the market. It's time to get our phones working right with a update from LG
Why doesn't long-pressing the menu key bring up the keyboard like other Android phones? Any fix for this? Thanks.
Why won't my ps3 play wii games? Any fix to this?
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Exodian said:
Why won't my ps3 play wii games? Any fix to this?
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The answer to your question is obvious. The answer to mine is not quite as clear now, is it? Your question in no way even mirrors mine. Not even as a smart ass attempt at humor. It's not clever, nor does it reflect any proposed "flaw" in my question. I bet you'd have a very tough time explaining how your question functions as a response to mine. I'd like to see you try.
Anyway, Samsung left a track pad out of the design of this phone, making a soft keyboard the only way to arrow up, down, left and right. They also chose not to have the keyboard pop up when long-pressing the menu key, which is a double slap in the face.
Just about every Android phone out there will pop up the soft keyboard when the menu key is held down. Not this beaut. So does anyone have a solution?
actually his reply does correspond to your first question.
For that matter I can't figure out why my truck has no trunk. Help please?
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Exodian said:
For that matter I can't figure out why my truck has no trunk. Help please?
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The first one was a stretch. This one is simply pathetic. Instead of attempting to explain your first weak shot, you throw another worse one. Brilliant. When people get frustrated and unable to come up with an appropriate response, this is exactly what they do. Relax, pal.
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actually his reply does correspond to your first question.
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Share with the class. How so?
This damn pencil has no ink in it.
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Share with the class. How so?
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hmmm...lets see, your phone is not the same as the others they decided not to add the long press menu to get keyboard, the same way ps3 decided not to make there system play wii games...kind of a no brainer
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For that matter I can't figure out why my truck has no trunk. Help please?
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ROFLMFAO!!!
Bingo
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Why doesn't long-pressing the menu key bring up the keyboard like other Android phones? Any fix for this? Thanks.
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you realize you lost hope of ever getting any help with your phone right u may as well ebay it and move on
Exodian that was great.
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hmmm...lets see, your phone is not the same as the others they decided not to add the long press menu to get keyboard, the same way ps3 decided not to make there system play wii games...kind of a no brainer
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PS3 isn't a "they" and Sony didn't "decide" not to make "their" (not "there") system play Wii games. It wasn't a decision they had a choice in making. You have no idea what you're talking about. Please try again.
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you realize you lost hope of ever getting any help with your phone right u may as well ebay it and move on
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Did you forget some punctuation there, little kiddo?
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PS3 isn't a "they" and Sony didn't "decide" not to make "their" (not "there") system play Wii games. It wasn't a decision they had a choice in making. You have no idea what you're talking about. Please try again.
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hmmm...nice to know you worked for sony you fuc**** water head...its the principle douche...just pack your bags and move on
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hmmm...nice to know you worked for sony you fuc**** water head...its the principle douche...just pack your bags and move on
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Tell me, please, what does "principle" mean? It doesn't sound like you quite understand. And we're all very proud and impressed with the way you've stooped down to intelligent name-calling. Very mature. Everyone appreciates it.
I do.
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I do.
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thanks...you know some people should be banned from having kids... guess the parents didnt get the memo
Well, I finally did it - back to stock. Just had too many issues with the roms, although they were super fun.
I thought, "Well the stock Froyo didn't have any issues from what I remember..."
Except all the force closes. It's amazing. I remember now how bad it was.
And yes, I'm rooted.
What can I do to fix these? These random force closes are brutal. Other people must be dealing with this.
Thanks!
Unroot, and just run. It sucks, im forced on it until i trade mine in. Trust me, it gets soo laggy makes the phone look like its a piece of junk. Im trying to get out of this brutal life to go to some *ahem* delicious snack builds.
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Well, I finally did it - back to stock. Just had too many issues with the roms, although they were super fun.
I thought, "Well the stock Froyo didn't have any issues from what I remember..."
Except all the force closes. It's amazing. I remember now how bad it was.
And yes, I'm rooted.
What can I do to fix these? These random force closes are brutal. Other people must be dealing with this.
Thanks!
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Issues with to many roms? Wow...just a question which Roms ? With so many great Roms...why would we put the brakes on and go to froyolo...well hope it pans out for you....
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You are doing something wrong if you are having those problems. Its not the roms. You need to give more info if you want help.
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I agree with Tmtease and bigjoe, more info. I flash ten times a day (bigjoe maybe more) working on stuff and no fc's. Need more info to help. There are a great range of roms right now that run smooth. Why go backwards?
Haha im sure bigjoe flashes more than 10 times a day xD but yeah more info would be lovely. Wed love to help in any way we can. Let us know!!
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I agree with Tmtease and bigjoe, more info. I flash ten times a day (bigjoe maybe more) working on stuff and no fc's. Need more info to help. There are a great range of roms right now that run smooth. Why go backwards?
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Ok all I am a not flasholic
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I don't have issues...
I don't need intervention...
I dont have a need to flash just to get thru my day...
Ha...Ha...
Serious I do have a DD (look down @ signature)
But with all these ROMs ....I flash to provide assistance... they are / becoming great ROMs...
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Haha im sure bigjoe flashes more than 10 times a day xD but yeah more info would be lovely. Wed love to help in any way we can. Let us know!!
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First of all, THANKS for the reply.
I'm wondering if this is a Titanium Backup issue. I get a TON of single vibrate than three-vibrate signals followed by a mobile manager close (or other force close). I always use TB to reinstall my apps after a rom flash. I only do app reinstall (not app + data)
But the one-vibrate followed by three-vibrate, that happens all the time.
Just like the first responder said, the lag is INSANE even on stock froyo and the force closes are frustrating.
Should I re-go back to stock and just never use TB and install all apps manually? Or is there a way to figure this out? Because if so, I can shoot back up to a nice ICS build.
THANK you!!!
I use TB regularly... best $$ for an app I spent...if your just gonna settle for stock why not go with qkster one clicker... to stock ?
I backup and restore regularly no prob...
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You are doing something wrong if you are having those problems. Its not the roms. You need to give more info if you want help.
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Please don't assume anything. As someone who had a computer repair business, I can attest to the fact that sometimes hardware just doesn't play nice no matter what you do. Or are you one of those people that think hardware can never be at fault?
My phone had the same issues with any rom I tried. And no, I wasn't doing anything wrong. I tried installing from rooted stock, did all the wipes and formatting, but every time it eventually became glitchy. So far, stock works fine for me, so I'm sticking with it. There's obviously something about my hardware that doesn't agree with the updated kernel/software.
Samsung made millions of these phones. Do really believe that every single one will work perfectly with software that wasn't intended for it in the first place?
Short answer, no. Everyone was just trying to help. We see a ton of these threads saying there is a problem only to find out someone made a mistake or skipped a step.
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Please don't assume anything. As someone who had a computer repair business, I can attest to the fact that sometimes hardware just doesn't play nice no matter what you do. Or are you one of those people that think hardware can never be at fault?
My phone had the same issues with any rom I tried. And no, I wasn't doing anything wrong. I tried installing from rooted stock, did all the wipes and formatting, but every time it eventually became glitchy. So far, stock works fine for me, so I'm sticking with it. There's obviously something about my hardware that doesn't agree with the updated kernel/software.
Samsung made millions of these phones. Do really believe that every single one will work perfectly with software that wasn't intended for it in the first place?
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He is doing something wrong if he can go back to froyo and everything is ok. If you don't like what i have to say, i don't care. You aren't helping him out by starting **** with me. Quit trying to be stupid.
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Ok gents lets just step back...
The op has basically made his choice... we are just adding our thoughts to his choice...
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He is doing something wrong. If you don't like what i have to say, i don't care. You aren't helping him out by starting **** with me. Quit trying to be stupid.
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I forgot that you know everything. You obviously know nothing about hardware and the possibility that something could be wrong with his phone. Quit trying to be stupid? Wow. I had a computer repair business, can fix any computer, compile kernels and pretty much do anything in linux and windows, and was made an ubuntu member. (which btw, there are only 740 people in the world that have been granted this title because of outstanding achievements in the ubuntu/linux world) Yeah, I'm real stupid.
It's people like you with no real tech abilities that resort to calling someone stupid, and you think you know it all. I never said it was definitely a hardware problem, merely that it could be. Grow up and get a clue.
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Ok gents lets just step back...
The op has basically made his choice... we are just adding our thoughts to his choice...
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Thank you. I gave my opinion on what the problem was and that was all. I didn't need someone to write a full page article about it trying to prove me wrong.
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Ok gents lets just step back...
The op has basically made his choice... we are just adding our thoughts to his choice...
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Joe
I believe they have stepped back. Unfortunately its to their corners of the ring.
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Thank you. I gave my opinion on what the problem was and that was all. I didn't need someone to write a full page article about it trying to prove me wrong.
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When someone goes around saying it's definitely this or definitely that, yeah, I have a problem with it. You're implying that there's no chance of it being hardware related. That right there shows how much you really know.
Btw genius, my phone never ran 100% perfect from the start. I suppose that was my fault because I took it out of the box wrong?
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I forgot that you know everything. You obviously know nothing about hardware and the possibility that something could be wrong with his phone. Quit trying to be stupid? Wow. I had a computer repair business, can fix any computer, compile kernels and pretty much do anything in linux and windows, and was made an ubuntu member. (which btw, there are only 740 people in the world that have been granted this title because of outstanding achievements in the ubuntu/linux world) Yeah, I'm real stupid.
It's people like you with no real tech abilities that resort to calling someone stupid, and you think you know it all. I never said it was definitely a hardware problem, merely that it could be. Grow up and get a clue.
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I do know everything, thanks.
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Hi guys - no, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be running GB or ICS without the force close issues.
Maybe my second post got lost among the, ahem, spirited debate but I would love some assistance.
I'm 99.9% sure I reflashed back to stock correctly. Then all I did was a recovery with TB (app only, no data). I've read elsewhere this could be the culprit.
Any ideas? This force close and lag thing is driving me nuts. Plus it hinders any roms I flash for GB or ICS.
Thank you in advance!
I've tried a bit of searching and while there are a few threads about how to disable phone features, there is no discussion of anyone making a specific ROM that would that would focus the Captivate (or any Galaxy S I suppose) into a Media Player device. No idea how hard that would be and whether it would be as easy as taking an existing ROM and just rearranging and deleting the phone stuff.
Seems that with ICS being designed to work as both a Tablet and Phone OS, you could accomplish this with relative ease. I'm not a coder or ROM developer though, so I could be completely wrong on that too.
At the very least, the battery life would almost certainly increase if the phone never even tried to use the antenna or look for cell service. Seems like it might run smoother too and processing emphasis could be rearranged.
Any thoughts?
Here ya go... Captivate Touch
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Oh wow thanks I didn't know such ROM exists.
Sweet...should have thought of that wording...tried a bunch. I'll have to check that out.
Thanks for the link.
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Here ya go... Captivate Touch
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I'm interested in this as well, but the links are all dead in that thread. If anyone has any luck finding the necessary files, please let us know!
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