Are there any apps in the market that work well with our streaks front facing camera?
For video chat ooVoo works fine.
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For video chat ooVoo works fine.
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Is that the only app that works for front facing camera?
Under 2.2 I believe so. Fringe is reportedly working on a update to make it work on the streak but no word on when that will be.
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I have seen reports that ClearSea works, but I don't do video calling.
you know what sucks? all other phone manufacturers create phones with front facing cameras that work fine with camera apps except dell. What kinda BS is this?
then ask yourself this, do you want one of those other phones if not deal with it! not saying that to be an a$$ its just what i do when my streak don't do what i want but by far its the best phone to me out i love it and couldnt imagine havin any other phone thats out i know its aggravating sometimes.
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then ask yourself this, do you want one of those other phones if not deal with it! not saying that to be an a$$ its just what i do when my streak don't do what i want but by far its the best phone to me out i love it and couldnt imagine havin any other phone thats out i know its aggravating sometimes.
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I love my streak and wouldn't want to trade it for anything but if your going to build a phone at least make it compatible just like any other phone.
Both oovoo and clearsea work with front facing camera.
Oovoo is simple, fast and fun and recommended by me.
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I love my streak and wouldn't want to trade it for anything but if your going to build a phone at least make it compatible just like any other phone.
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Is it Dell's responsibility to make a device that individual apps work with or is it the programmer's job to make their app work different devices? Part of the problem (and part of the benefit) with android is that you do have so many different devices with different hardware specs. The camera works as is evident with it working in the camera app and oovoo. Times for developers to update their program.
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A little bit of both, makers should make their phones behave correctly relative to what android expects, and app makers to expect that not every device is identical.
That said the streak has really weirdly written drivers. the ffc and screen orientation are the most obvious examples. If the streak had better written drivers and open sourced them, we'd prob have a working cyanogen port and unofficial gingerbread by now.
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A little bit of both, makers should make their phones behave correctly relative to what android expects, and app makers to expect that not every device is identical.
That said the streak has really weirdly written drivers. the ffc and screen orientation are the most obvious examples. If the streak had better written drivers and open sourced them, we'd prob have a working cyanogen port and unofficial gingerbread by now.
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Amen. Also wouldn't hurt to have a little more developers then just Dj Steve. When I was on the nexus one the developers page has 10+ developers on it if not more. I guess HTC phones are easier to work with for developers.
Qik from tmobile android market
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ok folks all im going to say is check out the image attached
and no its not a joke i do actualyl have this running on my streak. stock android 2.2 froyo - using dells eclair kernel source, as you can see its not usable (no wifi/bt/phone etc which we expected). working on gettign at least 3g going now.
great to see evidence this thing is moving if we wait on dell it wont happen for ages
but is 2.2 froyo based on the same kernnell as 2.1?
not really but dells kernel is a mash up or alot of differnet kernels including froyos
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not really but dells kernel is a mash up or alot of differnet kernels including froyos
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its a different kernel. there is 2.1 eclair and the new froyo 2.2. Dell made their own 2.1 Eclair development platform and drivers and some additions to the kernel to support the hardware. Most other company's use the android Eclipse developer platform.
some great enhancements in the 2.2 kernel is the support for the flash-light (the leds on the back, not this not-wanted screen lighters) , a speedboost of nearly 10% in some cases and a new support library for social networking.
some info on new stuff added http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html
edit: did i allmost forget the flash 10.1 support.
more edit: 2.1 official seems to come out in a few weeks up till december. 2.2 scheduled for februari
yup add a boot time of about 10 seconds too and its is SILLY fast running, smooth as silk
awesome!
Now what can we do to help? also is it just you work on this or others pitching in?
and if you don't mind, can you write up a guide or is it similar to the other devices of how to build AOSP?
I'm trying to learn but dont have much programming and dev background so its like starting from scratch!
http://pdk.android.com/online-pdk/guide/build_system.html
here you go
edit : and here maybe ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=781069
Great work. Can't wait until a full release available. All of the efforts are appreciated.
just droped linpack onto this built, scored 34
How about framerate limit removal? I saw a video where removing it would dramatically improve input response time.
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repeating the same message over and over isnt going to help. its NOT a simple thing to sort out framerate and since ive still yet to find any info on how they managed it on the evo (tech info not simple videos) i dont even know where to start
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repeating the same message over and over isnt going to help.
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Indeed, there are bigger things to worry about, like all the sensors, drivers, etc. I personally find the framerate quite acceptable at 30fps, only thing it really hurts is benchmarks... is the actual screen designed to refresh at 60Hz anyways? I can run GlxGears at 1000fps, in that regard my computer is uncapped, its obviously impossible for me to view it that way... another mention of this will get someone reported.
You the man dj, I got faith in you homie, you can doit!!!
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You r da man! keep up the good work
Kudos. I'm patient and appreciative.
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Ok anyone who wants test build of 2.2 check my post on modaco..links their for build
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Ok anyone who wants test build of 2.2 check my post on modaco..links their for build
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Ok my test system.img for 2.2 is up
http://downloads.streakdroid.com/djsteve/builds/system.img
You need boot img from http://downloads.streakdroid.com/djsteve/2.2/boot.img
May be wise to wipe /data yourself too before flash
Working
Data/3g
dalvik with jit (linpack score in the 30s at moment
Google apps
sd card mount
Sound is still dodgy and likely not working
Nor working
pretty much everything else
Testers only please
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For anyone who doesn't want to spend 10 minutes searching.
There's a good reason that forcing novice users to search for 10minutes is a good thing and posting direct links isn't
The 2.2 isn't ready for mass consumption yet;
and if a whole load of people install it who don't really know what they're doing, then everyone involved is going to spend less time getting 2.2 working and more time getting those novices streaks back to working order.
fards said:
There's a good reason that forcing novice users to search for 10minutes is a good thing and posting direct links isn't
The 2.2 isn't ready for mass consumption yet;
and if a whole load of people install it who don't really know what they're doing, then everyone involved is going to spend less time getting 2.2 working and more time getting those novices streaks back to working order.
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Well here's a better idea, keep it private. Ask for volunteers etc. If they want to find it they will do.
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ok im not sure if im missing somthing or not but i have rooted my phone now i just cant fig out how to update it to 2.2 can someone help me plz
Google qdl tool. Pretty much fully automated. Driver are a bit of s pain in the ass, but other than that very simple. Let me know if you need any help using it.
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Google qdl tool. Pretty much fully automated. Driver are a bit of s pain in the ass, but other than that very simple. Let me know if you need any help using it.
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The embedded froyo 2.2 that comes with qdl too, does that work perfectly fine and flawless with AT&T dell streak? or are there some things that just don't work on there?
I have an ATT Streak and used QDL with no issues. After playing with it for a while, I took the plunge and upgraded to DJ_Steve's Streakdroid 1.5.1
If you want the best from your device...I suggest you do the same, but make sure you do your homework....search is your friend!
Meh I havent rolled to the sreakdroid rom yet lol. Im still rocking out the stock. And I think its fairly smooth.
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Meh I havent rolled to the sreakdroid rom yet lol. Im still rocking out the stock. And I think its fairly smooth.
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Used the stock software for a while and thought it was decent. Went to DJ Steve's 1.5.1 and realized how misguided I actually was. It turned what I thought was a worthless device on 1.6 and a decent device on 2.2 to absolute phone/tablet nirvana on DJ Steve's 1.5.1. I will never use AT&T stock software ever again for any purpose. It's shameful that they can spend such massive amounts of time with the resources they have and only come up with that while DJ Steve can work in his free time and come up with something that rapes AT&T development. Shameful.
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Used the stock software for a while and thought it was decent. Went to DJ Steve's 1.5.1 and realized how misguided I actually was. It turned what I thought was a worthless device on 1.6 and a decent device on 2.2 to absolute phone/tablet nirvana on DJ Steve's 1.5.1. I will never use AT&T stock software ever again for any purpose. It's shameful that they can spend such massive amounts of time with the resources they have and only come up with that while DJ Steve can work in his free time and come up with something that rapes AT&T development. Shameful.
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I think 2.2 is pretty decent tho your comment makes me want to try Steves. I just don't know how to install a recovery on the streak to do a backup. Also wanting to OC but cant since I dont have a recovery installed yet. Someone Plz help with installing the recovery
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Used the stock software for a while and thought it was decent. Went to DJ Steve's 1.5.1 and realized how misguided I actually was. It turned what I thought was a worthless device on 1.6 and a decent device on 2.2 to absolute phone/tablet nirvana on DJ Steve's 1.5.1. I will never use AT&T stock software ever again for any purpose. It's shameful that they can spend such massive amounts of time with the resources they have and only come up with that while DJ Steve can work in his free time and come up with something that rapes AT&T development. Shameful.
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certainly not trying to defend the Death Star here, but thought I might correct your thinking...
ATT doesnt make roms
Perhaps not, but they sure are damn good at delaying them, and then removing features (tether) and then making up for it with useless bloat that sometimes can't be removed without cooking up your own ROM anyway...
F U AT&T
I am just glad I took the plunge with the QDL method and didn't wait for the "official" from them. It has been pushed back to January now. I am using the "stock" 2.2 and not sure I am going to Steve's, even though I appreciate his efforts VERY much.
QDL is automated? Sounds good. Does your GPS work on AT&T? Specifically with navigation in Google Maps.
Use QDL, then update from 309 (which is what is on qdl?) to the 318 version, which for me was much faster than 309
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Use QDL, then update from 309 (which is what is on qdl?) to the 318 version, which for me was much faster than 309
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+1
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Is your bluetooth voice dial working in 318?
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Use QDL, then update from 309 (which is what is on qdl?) to the 318 version, which for me was much faster than 309
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I have updated to the posted 2.2 (318) rom and everything went perfectly. I originally updated with QDL first and then to 318 (QDL put on a strange build I could not locate in searches).
Everything is good (I don't like stage ui thought), Except. . . the bluetooth dial app does not "hear" anything or it is just plain broken. I can use voice dial with the phone alone, but if I connect the bluetooth and do the long press (Jawbone Icon) to get to voice dialing, it starts up and either crashes (force close) or it sits there "listening" until it times/errors out.
The error is LogService has stopped working process (com.oem)
I have seen posts on other forums from people with different phones having the same issues but NO fix or work around.
It seems to me it must be something in the hook between the bluetooth service and the voice dial app.
Maybe someone has found a fix or a working replacement for voice dial that works over bluetooth, assuming its the app and not the bluetooth services.
sad owner of Dell Streak Droid 1.6 now happy 2.2 thanks to XDA Dev
I was ready to return my streak back to bestbuy until a friend of my show me this site. he uses an HTC so he is very good at Droid, Im a newbie by the way. Just switch from iPhone 4 to Dell Streak and Im not coming back. I was tired of waiting for Dell update so we decided to try to get the 2.2 from UK and Oh! man, we were amaze how this new software works on my Streak. I love it! Thanks guy! now you have a new member. by the way Im a business owner of a pc place Im also a computer programmer and Technology guru so I'll be sending many people your way. Thanks again.
Glad you kept it! I was pretty happy with 1.6, but when at&t/Dell opted to "delay" the 2.2 update (I think it was more at&t than Dell), I said screw it, let's give it a try. Updated to v309, then got v318 on and it's like a completely different device!
just done flashing. not sure which path to go.. official Dell 2.2 or Dj 1.5.2.
Dell is easier but heard Dj is a cool one.
I'm on 309, haven't update to 318 yet.
What are the benefits really?
Bug fixes mainly.
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I'm on 309, haven't update to 318 yet.
What are the benefits really?
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318 its a lot stable and faster no FC on the stage widgetit means better than the other build out there...ive tried it trust me...
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318 its a lot stable and faster no FC on the stage widgetit means better than the other build out there...ive tried it trust me...
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I've heard some people have had battery problems, wireless problems etc with 318. What is FC?
Hello all,
I just got a Gtablet. I have brought it for my parents, who are not too tech-savvy, so I would like to set it up well for them.
I mainly want to use GTab to chat with them using webcam. Could any of you suggest an app that actually works and also if required, what custom ROM should I install to get that app (as I understand the stock ROM doesn't provide access to any app) ?
I went through a lot of threads here, which talk about video chat using vtok, qik, yahoo messenger, but couldn't find a conclusive answer for my question or something which I could understand and then implement easily. So, posting here.
Thanks all and have a nice long weekend in advance.
i had the exact same idea
currently running vegan 5.*
tried fring and it failed completely, it simply did not work.
so i am interested in other possible options.
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummie...egories/show/1114121-12-yahoo-messenger-chat-
Goodintentions, does this work for doing video chat from Gtab to pc successfully ? If this works, instead of spending 200 bucks more for getting a xoom, I would just root this device and install this app. Let me know if you have done it successfully and with which ROM ? If possible, let me know asap, because, if I need to get the tablet before my parents leave for abroad, I will have to order today itself to be delivered. Thanks in advance.
I've tested it with several roms. In fact ill test it again later tonite when I get home. Will confirm.
Did you test it ?
Hey buddy, did you test it? Could you share the conclusion asap ? Thanks.
I've gotten Yahoo to work between pc and gtab and VTok (3rd party google vid) but both kinda suck and are a bit of a pain to get to work (vegan5)
Do you mean they suck in terms of quality or they suck because of complicated installation ?
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Do you mean they suck in terms of quality or they suck because of complicated installation ?
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They suck because its not a very good camera. You need to have good lightings. Get the asus transformer if you want better cameras.
Yahoo Messenger video does not with CM7.03 stable, however I've heard it does work on other roms.
Personally, I've found Yahoo's PC app to be terrible, and when trying to chat with a Nexus S, he couldn't get it off the rear camera. PITA.
I haven't had time to try yet, but I like the idea of Oovoo's video chat. Lets you video with up to 3 people simultaneously for free. Supposedly a version floating around here that works with the Gtab, however again this doesn't work Cyanogen roms that I've tried. :/
The new Skype 2.0 would be great, however it requires Gingerbread in order to use the native camera API. Since we don't have an official Gingerbread port, the GB roms lack the native camera drivers making the API useless.
I am wondering what functions or configurations you are wanting or expecting in a new Rom.
3.2 honeycomb.....
just kidding, but seriously I'm sure we all have a long list of wishes.
Most of which will never happen.
true, I know we all wish for much newer roms, myself included.
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I am wondering what functions or configurations you are wanting or expecting in a new Rom.
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Something new other than just kernel, all available rom are having only kernel.
If only kernel is to be there for rom then one shift only release kernel
Sorry if any1 hurted , didn't ment to but that's true
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I wrote it some days ago (was it yesterday?)...apart from my dream of a fully working gingerbread or honeycomb (that would be heaven^^) ROM, I think a fully working MIUI ROM / MIUI like Android overlay would be a good thing! I really miss the functions and the good looking menues...
EDIT: Ah, I miss the DSP Manager, too. I don´t dare to install it on my device...
From my perspective, I'm happy with Froyo as it is on the Streak. I wouldn't mind having a Gingerbread ROM, but I don't like the direction that the UI is taking within Honeycomb and really, darker themes use more battery on LCD screens (like the Streak) and less battery on AMOLED.
I just got my Streak back from a near-death experience after accidentally flashing the wrong package and totally destroying my ability to enter recovery in any way, so maybe I'm feeling even more grateful to have Froyo than I might otherwise!
MIUI, nuff said
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just full GB would do for me just for the global EQ ability
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I want dell to "git" their act together.....
Streak ROM dreams
1. ability to use the streak as a bluetooth input/output device on pc/ps3/htpc/etc as a keyboard, mousepad (maybe even airmouse using g sensors), game controller, microphone, speaker, camera, barcode scanner, gps dongle, etc etc. basically allow you to use streaks abilities and features thru bluetooth. I know theres apps doing some of this but to have this kind of bluetooth functions integrated into a ROM without having to mess around would be awesome.
2. a virtual windows machine emulator so I can run SOMETHING in windows on it. OK, this is really really far fetched but hey
Actually all I really want here is to play online poker on the streak and sites like pokerstars, 888poker, partypoker don't have android clients. Fulltilt poker HAD Rush Poker on android but Fulltilt is gone now.
Hello people, I am unrooted and have enjoyed my ATRIX 4g even though I have been stuck with the final ginger bread ota release at&t gave us and have waited patiently for the promised ota ICS upgrade which they now posted we will not get, I am aware that there is a Leak Test ICS that is buggy, and have been mods made or provided over here by your awesome developers bringing our devices up to JB level even, but am a fan of the functioning camera and finger print biometrics personally. I am a noob as far as Android rooting but very tech savvy and with devices and software in general, every app I have wanted to use has been great on this phone regardless of what version it was made for until today... I am quite into photo editing and have a ton of photo edit apps and engage in IG a bit, we as the underdogs over at IG were always fighting to make our tweaks and edits look as good as an Iphone edit mainly because they had an app called Snapseed, I was very pleased. When I read google had purchased this app drom NIK software a month ago and today it was finally released for Android, I went to Google Play and it for the first time ever said this app is not compatible with your device, it needs 4.0 or above in other words ICS, now my main question here is if I did root flash a mod similar to ICS or the unstable leak version will Google play still just see the signature of my phone and not allow a download or if I was running a new os would it get around that issue, I did also write the developer but doubt they are too concerned about making the app backward compatible as Google also purchased Motorola and offer a mere $100.00 towards upgrading to a different moto phone and I love this ine and do not have the money at the noment to do so.. any advice would be greatly appteciated, as to a a suitable os and whether or not it would even allow us Atrix 4g users to download Snapseed if our phone is recognized by its name and autodetection by googlr play tegardlrss of os, I mean it's a fast phone I've had no problems, everything works, dual core, good ram, speed stirage etc.. thanks Stu
Shows up fine on EPinter's CM10. Market just checks what version of Android your device is using. I haven't installed it to check, but will be doing so shortly. I'll get back to you about how it fairs on our devices.
Edit: After about 10 mins of playing around, it's running pretty well. No noticeable lag whatsoever. Kinda regret paying for PicSay Pro since this one seems to have a simpler UI.
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Shows up fine on EPinter's CM10. Market just checks what version of Android your device is using. I haven't installed it to check, but will be doing so shortly. I'll get back to you about how it fairs on our devices.
Edit: After about 10 mins of playing around, it's running pretty well. No noticeable lag whatsoever. Kinda regret paying for PicSay Pro since this one seems to have a simpler UI.
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Thanks very much sir, I will now have to look into this EPinter's CM10 and learn the whole process and hopefully not brick my phone, I'm good with directions, does the CM10 have a working camera and fingerprint scanner, and can I save my whole phone image if it all went south? I also paid for PicSayPro and many others too, love graphic arts and photography so the cam although only 5mp is important at times.
Anyway thanks very much yet again for the info.
No problem. Yes, you should make a nandroid backup once you have a custom recovery. It is one of the recommended steps followed by an exclamation mark. =P The only thing lacking on EPinter's CM10 is video camera (related to missing HWA due to improper kernel source) Regular camera works fine for still shots. I use camera fx & camera 360, both work without any issues. And No, the fingerprint scanner doesn't work since it's not a part of CM source.
There is an unofficial, "official" ICS (ICSROM & ATRICS) that has proper HWA with video camera and fingerprint scanner but the battery life is terrible and the phone gets really hot. I personally had random restarts every few minutes.EPinter's CM10 does well as a daily driver, but if you're going to go through the trouble, might as well try all the roms available! =D
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Thanks very much for this info, I will research these downloads, I watched a youtube vid of cm10 and looked good, seems the Atrix is a bit more of a pain to work with than other Androids but will look into the whole process of unlocking and fastboots and the nanandroid back up etc.
Greatly appreciate the help.
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Yes, the Atrix is a pain compared others, but once rooted with a custom recovery (IMHO RomRacer's custom CWM 5.0.2.7 is the best, never had issues) it's just like any other device. Heck, I remember flashing 3-4 ROMs a day, it was insane! =P
I would recommend downloading Titanium Backup from the market as well. It will help you quickly backup your most used apps w/ data/settings and reinstall them after installing a new ROM. Good luck and have fun.
P.S. Thanks for Snapseed!
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