Proximity sensor - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Hi guys,
i am on CM11 and the screenprotector is messing with the proximity sensor, i put it on to circumvent the ghosting of the digitizer, *#*#7378423#*#* menu is not working as the service menu is not on CM11.
I've tried looking for a solution but apparantly there is no apparant solution for this unfortunately, can somebody help with a manual calibration perhaps?
maybe someone knows the exact location of the proximity sensor so i can cut the screenprotector away from there.

ashwin1 said:
Hi guys,
i am on CM11 and the screenprotector is messing with the proximity sensor, i put it on to circumvent the ghosting of the digitizer, *#*#7378423#*#* menu is not working as the service menu is not on CM11.
I've tried looking for a solution but apparantly there is no apparant solution for this unfortunately, can somebody help with a manual calibration perhaps?
maybe someone knows the exact location of the proximity sensor so i can cut the screenprotector away from there.
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you can flash a FTF (cant remember if 4.4.4 / .108 has proximity sensor calibration), calibrate the proximity sensor, then go bacck to CM, that seemed to fix the issues I was having

blueether said:
you can flash a FTF (cant remember if 4.4.4 / .108 has proximity sensor calibration), calibrate the proximity sensor, then go bacck to CM, that seemed to fix the issues I was having
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aahhh, that's just something i want to avoid, maybe i can extract the servicemenu.apk from a OEM rom and have that installed on the CM11, will look into this next week and will keep this thread updated.

ashwin1 said:
aahhh, that's just something i want to avoid, maybe i can extract the servicemenu.apk from a OEM rom and have that installed on the CM11, will look into this next week and will keep this thread updated.
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Or you could cut the SP, the sensor is right beside the front camera

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[ST15i] Alternative call dialog

OK i try to use on my ST15i Spartan Rom V2.0.5, but it have the same bug like stock ROM... proximity sensor don't work...
so i need a little help.. i can't find fix for that (so if this is on xda pls tell me)
or can i somehow install alternative call dialog something like on CM7 or MIUI or anything but that don't have corner interface like stock rom
THNX )
I don't know in what way your prox sensor doesn't work, but here are some links if it can help you....
Proximity Sensor Fix for ST15i:http://www.mediafire.com/?11vfrj1ldx2b8x2 USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BLACK SCREEN ISSUE AFTER CALL
If you still face the same problem with the black screen after call, even after flashing the avove zips, here are the zips that will solve your problem for sure:
Ultimate Proximity Sensor Fix for ST15i:http://www.mediafire.com/?d74ijd4p1eh524b
^^
This is taken from Hybrom thread.
Also take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626611
EDIT: I'm also using Spartan on my mini, but I have no such issue
The prox sensor works flawlessly on my phone.
iONEx said:
I don't know in what way your prox sensor doesn't work, but here are some links if it can help you....
Proximity Sensor Fix for ST15i:http://www.mediafire.com/?11vfrj1ldx2b8x2 USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BLACK SCREEN ISSUE AFTER CALL
If you still face the same problem with the black screen after call, even after flashing the avove zips, here are the zips that will solve your problem for sure:
Ultimate Proximity Sensor Fix for ST15i:http://www.mediafire.com/?d74ijd4p1eh524b
^^
This is taken from Hybrom thread.
Also take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626611
EDIT: I'm also using Spartan on my mini, but I have no such issue
The prox sensor works flawlessly on my phone.
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thnx for r i have this problem on stock rom, and on spartan rom, but not on ICS roms and CM rom
Problem is that my screen still work (it is not black) when phone is close to my face... so i can easily touch with my face buttons for mute mic, speakerphone etc...
Bruno_AFK said:
thnx for r i have this problem on stock rom, and on spartan rom, but not on ICS roms and CM rom
Problem is that my screen still work (it is not black) when phone is close to my face... so i can easily touch with my face buttons for mute mic, speakerphone etc...
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That means, try this fix. It is meant for any GB-based ROMs.
Someguyfromhell said:
That means, try this fix. It is meant for any GB-based ROMs.
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he say this
"USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BLACK SCREEN ISSUE AFTER CALL" I don't have that problem, so i don't need that kind of fix
Bruno_AFK said:
he say this
"USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A BLACK SCREEN ISSUE AFTER CALL" I don't have that problem, so i don't need that kind of fix
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The second fix, also in his post...
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[Q] Is there a fix for a broken proximity sensor in CM 10.1?

Is there a workaround or fix to the proximity sensor issue when using CyanogenMod 10.1? It doesn't matter which dialer I use, my screen goes blank and I can't get it back on to use the keypad or hang up.
Thanks in advance.
Mr.Preacher said:
Is there a workaround or fix to the proximity sensor issue when using CyanogenMod 10.1? It doesn't matter which dialer I use, my screen goes blank and I can't get it back on to use the keypad or hang up.
Thanks in advance.
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See if enabling wake on volume helps:
Settings > Display > Volume rocker wake
Mr.Preacher said:
Is there a workaround or fix to the proximity sensor issue when using CyanogenMod 10.1? It doesn't matter which dialer I use, my screen goes blank and I can't get it back on to use the keypad or hang up.
Thanks in advance.
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If you are using a screen protector, there is a known issue regarding placement. If the protector cutout is too close to the sensor, it will interfere with the proper operation of the sensor and blank out the screen too easily.
I ran into a similar issue, turns out the tinting on the screen for the sensors had gotten dirty inside and I had to disassemble my phone and clean the sensor Windows. However if you don't like the idea of disassembling your phone, the HTC rezound proximity calibrator app on Google play might be helpful to you. I would try the app first before doing something more extreme.
retrostudd said:
I ran into a similar issue, turns out the tinting on the screen for the sensors had gotten dirty inside and I had to disassemble my phone and clean the sensor Windows. However if you don't like the idea of disassembling your phone, the HTC rezound proximity calibrator app on Google play might be helpful to you. I would try the app first before doing something more extreme.
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I don't have a screen protector. This solved it for me. Many thanks.
That said, the settings I'm using are a little weird. I have the Low set to 81, and it doesn't seem to matter what the High is set to (currently 100).
This fix works
retrostudd said:
I ran into a similar issue, turns out the tinting on the screen for the sensors had gotten dirty inside and I had to disassemble my phone and clean the sensor Windows. However if you don't like the idea of disassembling your phone, the HTC rezound proximity calibrator app on Google play might be helpful to you. I would try the app first before doing something more extreme.
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this totally worked to fixed this same issue I have had. I used to have to go outside on a sunny day for my screen to come on while making a phone call. Once I used this app I was able to get it to come on in a dark room with hardly any light. I may at some point open her up and actually clean the inside of the sensor cover, but for now this worked like a charm.
Thanks for the tip.
One item to note, if you do decide to open your phone and clean the sensor windows, don't clean too aggressively or you will remove the tint from the backside of the glass. Just a tip.
I'm glad you guys have gotten your sensors working again.
I just had this problem today. Previously I never had issues with prox sensor, but just a couple days ago I did a complete wipe (data, cache, dalvik, system and internal SD card) and installed RC1 with a fresh install. The app mentioned above DID fix my issue however I know its a ghetto fix. Before running the app, the proximity sensor would work normally in good light, but not in low light. After running the app it works even in dark light which is great. However, I know its a weird fix. I can actually see the red proximity sensor during calls, when I couldn't previously. I'm glad I got it working, but I know there is something wrong still, and it's definitely ROM related as opposed to hardware because just 2 days earlier it worked fine before the clean install. Hmm..
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Proximity Sensor Issue!

I’m having a serious issue with my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100.
I was on stock 4.1.2 (rooted via Siyah kernel v6 b5) probably when the problem occurred. The problem is that whenever I make call, the proximity sensor light up and it make the screen black out even if I’m not holding the phone to my ear or so. It’s just lying on the bed. The screen doesn’t light up and I can’t hang up the call. I just can’t do anything till the other person hang up. Pressing home button and Power button just don’t work to make the screen go on.
P.S: The proximity sensor turns on when I first made a call after a reboot and it didn’t gooff till I restart even it stays on after the call.
I have tried formatting internal sd card and also wipe data/factory reset, clear dalvik cache, clear cache partition, flashed stock rom 4.1.2, flashed nexus 2.0 and even downgraded to official 2.3.5 but it didn’t worked out. I even tried to restore the EFS folder from my old backup but still it didn’t helped.
Here in the screenshot you can see the proximity sensor is active, on the home screen even no call is being made.
Please does anyone know what the issue is because it was working before?
Anyone?
I think you should replace the sensor....it's just 3-4 dollars,and it comes with the front camera and light sensor(AIO)
GamingDj said:
I think you should replace the sensor....it's just 3-4 dollars,and it comes with the front camera and light sensor(AIO)
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Can you do me a favour please?
Can you please press *#0*# on your dialer . then there Press the "Sensor" and then tell me the value of "PROXIMITY" before covering the proximity sensor with your finger and also after covering the proximity sensor with your finger.
'0' when uncovered
'1' when covered
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The jOkEr! said:
'0' when uncovered
'1' when covered
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I'm getting "9-10" when uncovered
and "144-147" when covered.
Probably a Proxmity Sensor issue? :/
GamingDj said:
I think you should replace the sensor....it's just 3-4 dollars,and it comes with the front camera and light sensor(AIO)
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Can you provide me a online purchase link for it? Please?
Here is an eBay search for the sensor.Select one you want,just be sure it's for I9100.Search one which ships to your country.:good:
Can you do me a favour please? Can you please press *#0*# on your dialer . then there
i have same problem.
"""Can you do me a favour please? Can you please press *#0*# on your dialer . then there"""
tap on light sensor struck and say "unfortunately, com.sec.android.app.lcdtest has stooped"
i9100 proximity sensor doesn't work
Hi to all!
I have the issue with proximity sensor and didn't manage to find a solution in other similar threads!
The matter is that it is always stay as Released.
In the same time in test screen (*#0*#) there are changing reading for PROXIMITY parameter from 2 up to 240 with no ADC parameter at all. Please look for screenshots. PROXIMITY parameter changes its value when I move my finger in front of the sensor, but as I can understand Android doesn't recognize it because of ADC absence.
Moreover I tried to change proximity sensor for working one (from another phone), but it shows the same as mine (with no ADC readings).
After all I think it is software problem, but I don't know how to solve it. I flashed different firmwares (now it is XWMSE NeatROM v.6.4), but nothing helped.
Please assist! Thanks!

FIX: Proximity Sensor

Here is a quick video I made to calibrate our Xperia Z Ultra proximity sensor. I have had some issues with my screen not turning on when pulling the device away from my ear. When I applied a screen protector it just wouldn't wake up my device at all.. This fixed it good :victory:
Useful indeed. I didn't have any issues with this but I did see people posting about their own.
Ps (Bubble removal)
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yea it's actually very useful !:good:
Quick question: Does your YouTube app work after the update yesterday? The app itself works, but it won't play anything
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LordManhattan said:
Quick question: Does your YouTube app work after the update yesterday? The app itself works, but it won't play anything
Sent from my Z Ultra, using XDA Premium 4
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Mine works... Updated last night, and was using it fine.. still works today
hamdogg said:
Here is a quick video I made to calibrate our Xperia Z Ultra proximity sensor. I have had some issues with my screen not turning on when pulling the device away from my ear. When I applied a screen protector it just wouldn't wake up my device at all.. This fixed it good :victory:
Thank you!!
Had a problem with my proximity sensor, were the screen stays on during calls and me accidently placing the call on hold mid conversation with my ear pressing on the screen. This fixed the issue. :good:
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I get the ERROR -98. did anyone knows the errorcodes??
I' on 4.4.2 and there is no calibrate menu, any clue how to get that with the latest software?
krymzy said:
I' on 4.4.2 and there is no calibrate menu, any clue how to get that with the latest software?
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Back up data and apps and then flash an old ftf do the calibration then flash a new ftf? This may or may not work, who knows?
krymzy said:
I' on 4.4.2 and there is no calibrate menu, any clue how to get that with the latest software?
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yeah, seems was removed....im on 4.4.4
I just upgraded to 5.0 LP port... and need to re-calibrate m proximity sensor. Not sure how to... There is no calibrate menu
cholepuree1 said:
I just upgraded to 5.0 LP port... and need to re-calibrate m proximity sensor. Not sure how to... There is no calibrate menu
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You can only do so from old FTF. I think 4.4.2 was the last one to have it in
does 5.0 break playstation mobile app?
Im currently running it with android 4.4.4 . thanks for your help guys
After small deform of my C6833. I needed to calibrate the sensor.
Confirmed that it can be calibrate by fallback to 4.2.
And effective after restoring custom ROM / flashing stock 5.0 ftf
Better flash latest ftf after fallback, NFC firmware was changed.
I have sensor problem in my z ultra.
When I go through this solution but I didn't find any calibration option in it.
Please advise me
[email protected] said:
I have sensor problem in my z ultra.
When I go through this solution but I didn't find any calibration option in it.
Please advise me
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The calibrate Menu was last in Firmware 4.2.
You need to downgrade to that.
U can Use Xperia Flash Tool. Find an old Firmware and put in in the Folder at Flashtool.
Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...olution-proximity-sensor-fix-z-ultra-t3595525

[Q] Galaxy S4 Proximity Sensor disable

So I'm using the CM11 4.4 Kitkat on my Galaxy S4 and recently found out that my proximity sensor isn't working (when I dial the screen goes black and won't turn on until the call is over). I've read many threads about fixing it but I think it's broken. So all I want now is to disable it but there isn't such option in the Cyanogenmod. Is there anyway to disable it, like with a terminal or something?
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with root explorer go to system/lib/hw and go all the way to the bottom to the last sensors file. its an so file. long press on it and open in text editor. somewhere in the page almost at the bottom you will see where it says ProximitySensor then on one of those line it should say mEnabled. just rename it to mDisabled, then reboot and the proximity sensor is fixed.
qman66 said:
with root explorer go to system/lib/hw and go all the way to the bottom to the last sensors file. its an so file. long press on it and open in text editor. somewhere in the page almost at the bottom you will see where it says ProximitySensor then on one of those line it should say mEnabled. just rename it to mDisabled, then reboot and the proximity sensor is fixed.
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I know this is an old thread but qman66 you are AWESOME! Was going nuts trying to fix the proximity sensor problem. Ran the commands in terminal emulator that recalibrates the sensor, didn't work for me. Blasted the speaker with compressed air, also didn't work for me. But this method allowed me to disable the proximity sensor while still using an AOSP rom. I will send the phone in for warranty eventually, but I thought I was going to have to use a touchwiz rom until then (touchwiz has the option of disabling the proximity sensor in the call menu).
And I read like 5 or 6 different threads dealing with the Galaxy S4 proximity sensor issue and no one else posted this method before.
kg2128 said:
I know this is an old thread but qman66 you are AWESOME! Was going nuts trying to fix the proximity sensor problem. Ran the commands in terminal emulator that recalibrates the sensor, didn't work for me. Blasted the speaker with compressed air, also didn't work for me. But this method allowed me to disable the proximity sensor while still using an AOSP rom. I will send the phone in for warranty eventually, but I thought I was going to have to use a touchwiz rom until then (touchwiz has the option of disabling the proximity sensor in the call menu).
And I read like 5 or 6 different threads dealing with the Galaxy S4 proximity sensor issue and no one else posted this method before.
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glad someone found this useful.
While this fixed the call locking problem, it also disables a lot of other hardware sensors. The only one I'd care about is the gyroscope for rotating the camera and watching videos full screen. Any solutions?
sjschoo said:
While this fixed the call locking problem, it also disables a lot of other hardware sensors. The only one I'd care about is the gyroscope for rotating the camera and watching videos full screen. Any solutions?
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Yeah I noticed that, the best solution is to get the proximity sensor fixed in the end. Then you don't have to disable anything. If your lucky it doesn't even need to be replaced, just cleaned. For me I can live with no rotation, because the screen off during calls is a ridiculous PITA by comparison. Also apps can force landscape mode even with the gyroscope not working. I use force landscape for videos through mx player, and mango reader for manga.
I finally broke down and took the phone apart. There were no warranty stickers to break so assuming you don't mess up royally, it shouldn't effect your resale value. All it took was an eye glass screw driver and a q-tip. Once I was inside I tried the can of air first, but didn't help. Swabbed the back of the glass with the q-tip and that finally provided lasting relief.
i9100 proximity sensor doesn't work
Hi to all!
I have the issue with proximity sensor and didn't manage to find a solution in other similar threads!
The matter is that it is always stay as Released.
In the same time in test screen (*#0*#) there are changing reading for PROXIMITY parameter from 2 up to 240 with no ADC parameter at all. Please look for screenshots. PROXIMITY parameter changes its value when I move my finger in front of the sensor, but as I can understand Android doesn't recognize it because of ADC absence.
Moreover I tried to change proximity sensor for working one (from another phone), but it shows the same as mine (with no ADC readings).
After all I think it is software problem, but I don't know how to solve it. I flashed different firmwares (now it is XWMSE NeatROM v.6.4), but nothing helped.
Please assist! Thanks!
khudko83 said:
Hi to all!
I have the issue with proximity sensor and didn't manage to find a solution in other similar threads!
The matter is that it is always stay as Released.
In the same time in test screen (*#0*#) there are changing reading for PROXIMITY parameter from 2 up to 240 with no ADC parameter at all. Please look for screenshots. PROXIMITY parameter changes its value when I move my finger in front of the sensor, but as I can understand Android doesn't recognize it because of ADC absence.
Moreover I tried to change proximity sensor for working one (from another phone), but it shows the same as mine (with no ADC readings).
After all I think it is software problem, but I don't know how to solve it. I flashed different firmwares (now it is XWMSE NeatROM v.6.4), but nothing helped.
Please assist! Thanks!
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Changing the rom isn't going to do anything, even factory roms (I've tried it). If a replacement sensor doesn't fix it for you, then it's going to be hard to fix it yourself. All the posts I've seen so far have cleaned the sensor or replaced the sensor and fixed the problem. Otherwise people like me just turn the sensor off.
You were right, proximity software fix didn't help! But how is it possible to work in this (the same wrong) way with changed sensor? Can it be some main board hardware problem? But it doesn't look like this...
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Maybe somebody knows how to fix the issue???
Finally fixed
Thanks so much qman66 I have had problems with my proximity sensor on my JFLTEXX pretty much since I got it. Had been using the xposed disable proximity sensor module but xposed doesn't work with CM12. Your simple system tweak has given me use of my phone know call options again
qman66 said:
with root explorer go to system/lib/hw and go all the way to the bottom to the last sensors file. its an so file. long press on it and open in text editor. somewhere in the page almost at the bottom you will see where it says ProximitySensor then on one of those line it should say mEnabled. just rename it to mDisabled, then reboot and the proximity sensor is fixed.
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Hi, I tied to do this but it says I can't save the changed so file... Can you let me know which root explorer and text editor you are using?
Thanks massively
Not a text file
qman66 said:
with root explorer go to system/lib/hw and go all the way to the bottom to the last sensors file. its an so file. long press on it and open in text editor. somewhere in the page almost at the bottom you will see where it says ProximitySensor then on one of those line it should say mEnabled. just rename it to mDisabled, then reboot and the proximity sensor is fixed.
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I found sensors.msm8960.so with many references to proximity sensor but it is not a text file!!
Samsung S4 Active w LOS 15.1 (a&Droid 8.1) - how to disable HW sensor(s).
Hi All
Hope some here will help me stay afloat long enough to learn to surf by myself; bit of a noob in this wild ocean here (more of a 'fresh water/indoor pool' kinda dude I guess) - but trying to break out of tis little pond and learn to 'surf'. Anyway, to the point:
1. HW spec
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
GT - i9295
TWRP 3.3.0-0
Lineage 15.1 20180227 jactivelte
(sometimes with opengapps pico and addonsu15.1 but mostly just LOS and addonsu nothing else)
2. Have the sensors on phone covered up with black electrical tape - all but the notification light are covered and it's gonna stay that way - NOT negotiable!
Obvious Issue: Have the blank screen during phone call problem. Can end calls using power button but I need to use the keypad quite often so need the screen to stay on. How? Ideally want to (SW) disable most if not all hardware sensors - how?
Tried a few fixes but no luck, e.g.:
(a) adding 'the' fix/control many sensors apk no good as not suported under 8.1 (plus want to find out how to do manually myself not use 'hand outs').
(b) edit selected sensor etc ".so" (eg in system hw) files - so far not resulting in the disabled ProximitySensor.
So, I really want to hack this myself at cmd line level, am ok with that (many years IT ops/admin experience in 'fresh water commercial space'). Can mount system using TWRP then adb shell to connect and find and grep for stuff in files but cannot find setttings I need to change to disable sensors for good. Where to look/find more info?
What do I want to achive:
Make calls and have keypad stay on all the time or give me manual option to turn screen on/off with a hw button during call.
How:
I am happy to disable pretty much all sensors (proximity, gyro, compass etc) in system or firmware memory so that I am free from the overlords and really want to be able to use the keypad during calls - and have option to manually turn screen off/on during call would be cool.
Constraint:
Really want to do this from (a) cmd line or (b) edit code/recompile (learning curve) the LOS 15.1 or whatever to disable sensors for good. I will be using this old thing mostly for just call and txt not much else - and cannot be asked to buy an old Nokia handset.
Thanks,
iHAL8999.999... (hi dave...)

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