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Anybody else notice how the search in the xda app tends to bring back every result except the one you asked for? Have a for instance, last night I was searching for this thread (I assumed to be old) pertaining to the myTouch 4g and screen contrast issues. So i type in, glacier myTouch screen contrast. It brings back stuff on the evo, flyer, inspiration, the housing market in 03, and something about grape seeds and the allergic reaction they have towards condalisa rice... So maybe the last two were a lie, but you get my point lol there wasn't even any results from the myTouch 4g section lol
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Yeah I hate how the xda app searches. I wish you can search a specific forum or thread instead of all the forums, sub forums etc...
I rarely use the search on xda. I get better result using google for xda specific items.
In my experience, all forums have garbage search routines. I never even use them. Use google instead. Put in your search terms and then put site:forum.xda-developers.com.
Mike
Oh I have no problems finding what i need with google, just the dag blast search engine in the app lol anyone have any female friends on google+ yet lol
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life64x said:
I rarely use the search on xda. I get better result using google for xda specific items.
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Yeah that's what I've been doing but I would like to use the xda app or at least when I click a xda forum link in the web browser, I want the link to take me to the xda app.
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Yeah that's what I've been doing but I would like to use the xda app or at least when I click a xda forum link in the web browser, I want the link to take me to the xda app.
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My thoughts exactly. I paid for it so I could use it. But i love xda lol they've helped me with a great many phones just wish my searches would work, or like darkman said, links to the app sounds nice as well. Isn't their a way to integrate google search into Apps?
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One of the biggest problems is that it sorts the results by date....which if you're looking for an older topic/post...good luck finding that....needs to have options to narrow search results.
unbreakablestix said:
Oh I have no problems finding what i need with google, just the dag blast search engine in the app lol anyone have any female friends on google+ yet lol
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Yes.
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DoctorComrade said:
Yes.
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I call your bluff and raise you a can of tuna lol
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A couple of females i know have it.
This is a very informative video, watch it all!!!!
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zPacKRat said:
This is a very informative video, watch it all!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
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For a moment there I thought it was going to be a damn Rick Roll video. I was about to ban your @$$!
But that actually gives me an idea... hmmm.
I think I'm going to add that to the HOW TO ROOT Guides.
I wish joining xda required you to watch that video
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I wish joining xda required you to watch that video
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Amen to that!
ebatr8 said:
I wish joining xda required you to watch that video
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They do. I went through the process a couple months ago to help someone sign up. It's actually a lot more complicated than when I became a member. It required a captcha and a simple question like "Musical instrument that has several black and white keys" that you have to answer. Then you see the link to the video and a check box saying that you agree to the forum rules and that have read the video.
Unfortunately, there's no way to know if they actually read the forum rules and there is no way to verify that they actually watched the video.
Maybe we should implement a pop quiz before posting a new thread.
What is rule #1 of XDA-Developers?
Treat other members with respect
Don't post warez.
Search before posting
Post in English
Can I use this in my READ ME FIRST thread? or can we make this a sticky? either way I don't care!!
seansk said:
Can I use this in my READ ME FIRST thread? or can we make this a sticky? either way I don't care!!
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We have enough stickies. You can include it in your post though.
One of the main problem with stickies is that a lot of people use the XDA app to log on and search.
However most don't check the stickies tab at the top so they don't even see them when they search the forum. That's why at least 75 percent of the "noobs" post their questions that have already been answered. Seriously! Next time check to see if you notice a "Sent from my _____ using XDA App"
Hell... there's one in this very page! No offense to ebatr8 or anything I'm just proving my point that a lot of people use it. Unfortunately it's my belief that a lot of them use it as their primary source to log on. So a lot of content is missed because of it. And don't think that I don't check ip addresses! When I see someone with a stupid question I check two things:
1. Do they have a history of asking stupid questions?
2. Have they asked that stupid question multiple times?
3. Are they from another country? Sometimes the language barrier makes things difficult so I tend to have more patience.
4. I check the ISP of the person.
Now let me pick on ebatr8 just real quick. Don't take it personal or anything... but looking at your ip address you have "or.wavecable.com." What is that? Also.... I'm assuming you're using your home wireless network. So is it safe to assume that you also have a PC at home that you just don't feel like using? I'm not trying to pick on you or anything I'm just trying to see the appeal of that stupid XDA app. I use it when I have to but I would much rather have a PC. Maybe that's just me though.
That video is too funny. Thanks for sharing.
Lololol reminds of binary xD but very informative thanks
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Binary100100 said:
We have enough stickies. You can include it in your post though.
One of the main problem with stickies is that a lot of people use the XDA app to log on and search.
However most don't check the stickies tab at the top so they don't even see them when they search the forum. That's why at least 75 percent of the "noobs" post their questions that have already been answered. Seriously! Next time check to see if you notice a "Sent from my _____ using XDA App"
Hell... there's one in this very page! No offense to ebatr8 or anything I'm just proving my point that a lot of people use it. Unfortunately it's my belief that a lot of them use it as their primary source to log on. So a lot of content is missed because of it. And don't think that I don't check ip addresses! When I see someone with a stupid question I check two things:
1. Do they have a history of asking stupid questions?
2. Have they asked that stupid question multiple times?
3. Are they from another country? Sometimes the language barrier makes things difficult so I tend to have more patience.
4. I check the ISP of the person.
Now let me pick on ebatr8 just real quick. Don't take it personal or anything... but looking at your ip address you have "or.wavecable.com." What is that? Also.... I'm assuming you're using your home wireless network. So is it safe to assume that you also have a PC at home that you just don't feel like using? I'm not trying to pick on you or anything I'm just trying to see the appeal of that stupid XDA app. I use it when I have to but I would much rather have a PC. Maybe that's just me though.
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I agree with you I rarely use the XDA app on my phone!!!
hahahaha i love it!!! hope this wakes people up, and use the search button, you know when i have a problem the first thing i do is google search and if there was a thread about my problem or even talking about it, it will be on the first link of the page but i dont mind helping people out till a point when they just dont get it,
Speaka English.....NOW BYE!
Effin' classic ....loved it.
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OK, so I want to begin developing Android ROM's. I have the necessary technical knowledge and I have access to Ubuntu 64-bit with more than 100gb of Free disk space.
Where do I start?
How do I edit Android, I.e - theme it, change text etc.
Thanks.
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jamjame said:
OK, so I want to begin developing Android ROM's. I have the necessary technical knowledge and I have access to Ubuntu 64-bit with more than 100gb of Free disk space.
Where do I start?
How do I edit Android, I.e - theme it, change text etc.
Thanks.
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Dude theres xda university start looking at the portal and there alot of guides you dont need to make a thread on this use SEARCH!
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Xda university? Ive been wandering this forum for 3 years and this is the 1st time ive ever seen anyone mention this...
Is his defense, the search feature in either the app or website both kinda suck.
Not very intuitive at all...its easier to Google it then click back to the xda link than to try an find it here....just sayin.
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cbucz24 said:
Xda university? Ive been wandering this forum for 3 years and this is the 1st time ive ever seen anyone mention this...
Is his defense, the search feature in either the app or website both kinda suck.
Not very intuitive at all...its easier to Google it then click back to the xda link than to try an find it here....just sayin.
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Yes I have been using this for years too and never attempt searching on the site or app. Google will help my the site brings up non related content. Also first on xda university. I need to enroll. Where does the line start and how much is tuition? Guess I will have to Google it and see what it is all about.
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Xda university looks good. Some useful information there but not step by step.
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jamjame said:
Xda university looks good. Some useful information there but not step by step.
Kinda guessed that the reply would be "Use the search". I haven't yet seen a guide that shows screenshots of what the code actually does. I.e: before a code change the ui looks like this [Insert screenshot here] and after the code change a Ui looks like this [Insert screenshot here].
I've seen developers create features for their ROMs, like quick settings in notifications and stuff like that. Building the ROM is one thing but adding features is another. I wish their was a complete guide out their.
A lot of xda threads are becoming more like court cases nowadays. I see people with feature requests and then the developer just rudely says "Thanks for Sharing!" And takes no notice as if what someone said was pointless.
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That would probably be because it has been asked a few million times (yes, it's an exaggeration but I think you get my point).
A lot of people will be very helpful if you come in here and show that you tried to figure out something on your own. I've read all of this or searched Google and the site and haven't found the info. However, when you come here and ask a question that has been posed over and over again you can start to get a bit of an attitude. It's generally because you have shown no initiative to look or get the info yourself.
Would the guide you want be helpful? Sure would. It's not though so one has to a lot of digging to get the info. That is one of the ways you learn how to do things here at XDA. Then, after learning one can go out and write the guide that is missing.
Here is something for you. A thread explaining how to use Google to search XDA specifically. It's located in a specific device forum but is good for everything (and no, I have never owned a Hermes. I found it by searching ).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298893
crashpsycho said:
Dude theres xda university start looking at the portal and there alot of guides you dont need to make a thread on this use SEARCH!
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XDA university is not working...
Error establishing a database connection....
Just thought I'd let you folks know about Contacts+ , the contacts app I'm using on my stock now.
It is totally packed with features (chiefly, integration with social networks, WhatsApp integration and smart ordering), looks absolutely lovely, and just elevates the Android experience when using a smartphone.
As an added bonus, it pimps out your SMS and call log appearance and functionality as well.
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Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=contacts+
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For what bro?
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Well you posted the message with a Nexus 4 not a Note 2 from Verizon, and the app has tons of bad reviews which have the same problems. So either your the dev and your making money money off of it or your just out of country and decided not to take your Verizon Note 2 and are one of the few people not having problems with the app.
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Well you posted the message with a Nexus 4 not a Note 2 from Verizon, and the app has tons of bad reviews which have the same problems. So either your the dev and your making money money off of it or your just out of country and decided not to take your Verizon Note 2 and are one of the few people not having problems with the app.
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This + the only like you have on this thread is from the developer of the app.
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Tried this, was a total waste of time, app sucks...
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Stock integrates everything as well
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This + the only like you have on this thread is from the developer of the app.
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And he has it posted in a couple forums. But I guess he's just trying to contribute to the community
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So true kint, I am just contributing.
I am neither getting paid for this and neither I have a PayPal donation account.
I came across the app so I shared, if you guys don't like it then it solely depends on your needs.
Everybody can't have same choice ..
I did not knew if someone shares an app then that means he is getting paid to do It.
Pathetic thinking ..!
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Stock integrates everything as well
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Everything gets integrated with it.
Reviews might not be so good,but it's too early to give a thumb down to the app as it's not months old.
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Razor! said:
So true kint, I am just contributing.
I am neither getting paid for this and neither I have a PayPal donation account.
I came across the app so I shared, if you guys don't like it then it solely depends on your needs.
Everybody can't have same choice ..
I did not knew if someone shares an app then that means he is getting paid to do It.
Pathetic thinking ..!
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I'm just wondering where you're coming from. You have to admit, it looks suspect that your only like is from the app developer.
I appreciate you trying to contribute - nothing wrong there. However, some of your previous efforts were in bad taste, I.e. -- posting other's work without credit. It seems you're trying a different approach now, so I can appreciate that.
Carry on. Lol.
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I'm 2
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There was only one of the works in which I did not posted the credit. I admit it. The reason behind it has been said to the moderator. It will be resolved soon
And coming back to the "Application" ,if you think I am the developer then look around you will see a user named "Contact+" . He is the dev!
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There was only one of the works in which I did not posted the credit. I admit it. The reason behind it has been said to the moderator. It will be resolved soon
And coming back to the "Application" ,if you think I am the developer then look around you will see a user named "Contact+" . He is the dev!
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I know. Lol. Hence why I said your only like was from the dev. All good, man. Not trying to rain on your parade.
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I have no dog in this fight, but having tinkered with this app for a bit, it actually does have some pretty nice features. Seems like the devs put a lot of thought into how SMS, phone and contacts interact...quite intuitive. I will definitely give it a few days of testing.
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I have no dog in this fight, but having tinkered with this app for a bit, it actually does have some pretty nice features. Seems like the devs put a lot of thought into how SMS, phone and contacts interact...quite intuitive. I will definitely give it a few days of testing.
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Yeah true the Dev combined many feature.
Making All-in-One .. An update would make it better though
This app is pretty cool!
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It looks like it has potential. I couldn't uncheck the box that makes it my default sms app so I deleted it for now. I'll try it again later.
I don't think it was syncing with my facebook very well either. It only synced 19 contacts
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It looks like it has potential. I couldn't uncheck the box that makes it my default sms app so I deleted it for now. I'll try it again later.
I don't think it was syncing with my facebook very well either. It only synced 19 contacts
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You can turn sms off inside the contacts+ app. Thats what I did
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For real this post belongs in the android app development section. These themes and app threads aren't meant for people to promote their app. You might not be the developer but judging by the fact the thread is almost identical makes it look the the dev is trying to advertise their app, and this isn't the place at all. There are people that are actually taking their time and making mods/themes and all the threads keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list because of threads like this. I posted a themed app last night and its sad that its 10 posts below this already. If people want an alternate contacts app they will do what everyone else does, and search the playstore, not come to a device specific thread looking for a copy/pasted review of the app. At least you didn't completely kang this particular developers work like your aosp browser/mms/miui music threads.
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@TPAM :What I did to my other threads is.not much important for you to know about .. Respective moderator already knows that
It's true though that it should be in "Android Apps Section", but I find that only developer post there application thread there. Not a share thread.
Once again "Sharing not equal to promoting "
And are you sad that because of my thread your thread is down.
let's not post bump this thread,come again when have something useful to post or any review. PM me if you have some doubt
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@TPAM :What I did to my other threads is.not much important for you to know about .. Respective moderator already knows that
It's true though that it should be in "Android Apps Section", but I find that only developer post there application thread there. Not a share thread.
Once again "Sharing not equal to promoting "
And are you sad that because of my thread your thread is down.
let's not post bump this thread,come again when have something useful to post or any review. PM me if you have some doubt
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I do post useful things in themes and apps. They're called themes and themed apps. This isn't an app review section bro
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I created an app called Endless Conversations.
"Endless conversations is a new form of social networking that allows you to converse about anything you like with anyone in the world who has the app. Pick a category and start chatting and anyone can join in and post a response to the conversation. The conversation is endless so there is no limit on how much to write or what to talk about. You can also respond to one specific individual if you want to get deep in the response he/she posted. You can share photos within the post too."
If you want check it out here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appbuilder.u28941p548826
I'm just trying to see if my app will catch on as the next big thing. Doubt it but it wouldn't hurt to try. Did I tell you it's FREE!
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Actually it sounds like a good idea. So just to make sure I understand u right, if I wanted to talk about my favorite sports team or even shower curtains I can start a topic of some sort or pose a question and whoever wants to respond to me can do so? It sounds somewhat familiar. I think the iPhone appstore had a similar app of some sort a while back but apple pulled it for some reason. I could be wrong on that but the premise does sound familiar. I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll post back my impressions if ur interested.
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Actually it sounds like a good idea. So just to make sure I understand u right, if I wanted to talk about my favorite sports team or even shower curtains I can start a topic of some sort or pose a question and whoever wants to respond to me can do so? It sounds somewhat familiar. I think the iPhone appstore had a similar app of some sort a while back but apple pulled it for some reason. I could be wrong on that but the premise does sound familiar. I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll post back my impressions if ur interested.
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Yep anyone can respond and I'm not sure about the iPhone app. I'll check upon it
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It's a tad lonely in there right now. Looks like ill literally have the very first post regardless of topic. But hey, if it ever catches on and becomes a household app, I can say I was the first person to ever start a discussion. I do like the idea though. One thing I did notice is that it lacks a miscellaneous category if u want to discuss something that's sorta out of the ordinary or 'out there'. What if I wanna talk about wheat bread crust or maybe the chupacabra?? Just a suggestion. Maybe u can add a miscellaneous category in a future update
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It's a tad lonely in there right now. Looks like ill literally have the very first post regardless of topic. But hey, if it ever catches on and becomes a household app, I can say I was the first person to ever start a discussion. I do like the idea though. One thing I did notice is that it lacks a miscellaneous category if u want to discuss something that's sorta out of the ordinary or 'out there'. What if I wanna talk about wheat bread crust or maybe the chupacabra?? Just a suggestion. Maybe u can add a miscellaneous category in a future update
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Yea lonely maybe because I uploaded it yesterday and I should misc category
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Testing now and will do a review of this app on www.AndroidFanNetwork.com
You can email me at [email protected]
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This app is banging yo I love it. I hope this blows up bigger then facebook, and Twitter. Great work brother you deserve millions for this app ! Can I add this to my new Rom I created? I havnt released my Rom to public yet I'm still working on some bugs, and tweeks but will be done in a week then il throw it up on the net.. my new Rom is called DirtyDozen its a sick Rom been running on my DNA for two months I have few more issues and bugs I have to work out! Can you pm me and we can talk about putting this in my Rom for its first release! Hope I can it will help you get the word out for it. I will also invest in this if your looking for investors! Pm me if interested in any of this! Thank you and once again great work make sure u patent this mofo! or copyright it or something so no one can steal your idea! Dirtydozen Rom of the future!
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DirtyDozenFlasher said:
This app is banging yo I love it. I hope this blows up bigger then facebook, and Twitter. Great work brother you deserve millions for this app ! Can I add this to my new Rom I created? I havnt released my Rom to public yet I'm still working on some bugs, and tweeks but will be done in a week then il throw it up on the net.. my new Rom is called DirtyDozen its a sick Rom been running on my DNA for two months I have few more issues and bugs I have to work out! Can you pm me and we can talk about putting this in my Rom for its first release! Hope I can it will help you get the word out for it. I will also invest in this if your looking for investors! Pm me if interested in any of this! Thank you and once again great work make sure u patent this mofo! or copyright it or something so no one can steal your idea! Dirtydozen Rom of the future!
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Wow this looks good ill have to try it out.
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Testing now and will do a review of this app on www.AndroidFanNetwork.com
You can email me at [email protected]
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Hey have you reviewed on your site?
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