[Q] New Xperia Play OS update? - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I noticed today on IGN they were doing a preview on the Play and the phone he was using supported landscape mode on the home screen. How is this possible? Is it because it's a new version of the software on the American phones? Here's the link:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/05/19/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-sneak-peak

The stock SE launcher on the Canadian and European versions looks nothing like this and doesn't support landscape so probably a custom launcher or some variant on the stock launcher.

Looks like launcher pro setup to a Froyo look.
Regards Dousan...

the verizon phone does away with the SE launcher and uses stock android. It's a lot more stock than our phone engadget did a piece about it a couple of days ago.

Also noticed that Crash Bandicoot was in the Xperia Play Launcher. Is this normal? Mine is in the Playstation Pocket app but not in the XP Launcher, so now wondering if anyone knows how to add it to that?

Did that guy say its on sale for 199?
Im moving to the US

Deblow said:
Did that guy say its on sale for 199?
Im moving to the US
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That'll be with a contract. Your better off here (for now)

Thats the stock 2.3 launcher there~

Looks like a stock.gingerbread launcher. So I'm sure is missing the awesome Sony Ericsson arc messenger and the camera app too. Hope no but I got the feeling. Gonna go check it out
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JasonG_ said:
Also noticed that Crash Bandicoot was in the Xperia Play Launcher. Is this normal? Mine is in the Playstation Pocket app but not in the XP Launcher, so now wondering if anyone knows how to add it to that?
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If you hold your finger on the screen (not on an icon) it will pop up a menu to select shortcuts. from there select applications then find the game/app and it will add it to your screen.

ncaissie said:
If you hold your finger on the screen (not on an icon) it will pop up a menu to select shortcuts. from there select applications then find the game/app and it will add it to your screen.
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He means the actuall game launcher not SE Home
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Holding finger on the screen to get popup menu...
ncaissie said:
If you hold your finger on the screen (not on an icon) it will pop up a menu to select shortcuts. from there select applications then find the game/app and it will add it to your screen.
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Ok, this must be a joke - I've tried holding my finger on the screen on the Xperia Play games launcher (not on an icon) that comes stock with Gingerbread 2.3.4 and also with Playstation Pocket - there is no menu that appears that allows me to add game shortcuts....how did you get this to work?

haskamr2 said:
Ok, this must be a joke - I've tried holding my finger on the screen on the Xperia Play games launcher (not on an icon) that comes stock with Gingerbread 2.3.4 and also with Playstation Pocket - there is no menu that appears that allows me to add game shortcuts....how did you get this to work?
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wrong launcher and check post date before posting
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Maybe you can...
fma965 said:
wrong launcher and check post date before posting
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...tell me what launcher it is instead of slamming me like that on my first post....and the date/time was what's set on my pc. I live in the USA so of course you're going to see it different there. Nice to know there are friendly people about. Encourages one to post more.

haskamr2 said:
...tell me what launcher it is instead of slamming me like that on my first post....and the date/time was what's set on my pc. I live in the USA so of course you're going to see it different there. Nice to know there are friendly people about. Encourages one to post more.
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I'm sure he want trying to upset you. But the person meant that you hold your finger on the home screen. No menu will come up on game launcher. They just weren't very clear and didnt understand the first Persons question.
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haskamr2 said:
...tell me what launcher it is instead of slamming me like that on my first post....and the date/time was what's set on my pc. I live in the USA so of course you're going to see it different there. Nice to know there are friendly people about. Encourages one to post more.
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what? last post was 2011 was it not? don't necropost (bumping year old threads) . tapatalk maybe going mad though, and sorry for the unfriendly welcome. Tapatalk doesn't show post counts. welcome to xda feel free to pm me if you need anything. it's the least I can do.
abdel12345 said:
I'm sure he want trying to upset you. But the person meant that you hold your finger on the home screen. No menu will come up on game launcher. They just weren't very clear and didnt understand the first Persons question.
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Yh no offence was intended.
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fma965 said:
what? last post was 2011 was it not? don't necropost (bumping year old threads) . tapatalk maybe going mad though, and sorry for the unfriendly welcome. Tapatalk doesn't show post counts. welcome to xda feel free to pm me if you need anything. it's the least I can do.
Yh no offence was intended.
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Well our phone is old and nothing has really changed much. So I feel its relevant.
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JunDavis said:
Well our phone is old and nothing has really changed much. So I feel its relevant.
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best to create a new thread really. not having this argument on here though.
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fma965 said:
best to create a new thread really. not having this argument on here though.
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And have MORE scattered information? Sure.. He just asked a question to a guy who knew something. Not like he's bumping threads trying to find a first root
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JunDavis said:
And have MORE scattered information? Sure.. He just asked a question to a guy who knew something. Not like he's bumping threads trying to find a first root
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I'm not gonna get in a argument, I have a reputation on xda and I am not going to ruin it arguing with you.
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[Q] "Xperia PLAY games launcher" for CM7.1

Hey xda-dev,
I recently installed the officia Cyanogenmod 7.1 for my R800i, but now I don't have the games launcher anymore. And the market says that the games launcher "is not compatible with your device".
So my question is, how can I install it again? I couldn't find an .apk file for it, either.
Thanks in advance!
You can't it requires the semc framework.
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AndroHero said:
You can't it requires the semc framework.
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Too bad. Well, thanks for the reply.
Wario21 said:
Too bad. Well, thanks for the reply.
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No probs, it was that and the back button issue why i left cyanogen to go back to stock.
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AndroHero said:
No probs, it was that and the back button issue why i left cyanogen to go back to stock.
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LOL me too, looks like I'm still having trouble though
I should just Leave phones stock and not mess around with them.
lordjubblydave said:
LOL me too, looks like I'm still having trouble though
I should just Leave phones stock and not mess around with them.
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In the new version fxp043b of the xperia play at least if that I have the launcher of games, not on having opened the mv but if that I have the widget in the office, I hope that it uses you as help, a greeting

[REQUEST] Numeric keypad in stock Android keyboard

Dont know if the title made any sense whatsoever but heres a screenshot of what I want....or something close.
The app I am using for the keyboard has this option but I like the ICS keyboard better and would like to keep that one for typing.
delete...
Delete
I want this too...
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splsales said:
one more time...
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how did you get your signal bars like that?
Using BAMF ROM. Go to their official website and its a battery icon mod. Those guys over at BAMF are working their asses off and putting out a quality product for all of us to enjoy! Cant thank them enough.
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splsales said:
Dont know if the title made any sense whatsoever but heres a screenshot of what I want....or something close.
The app I am using for the keyboard has this option but I like the ICS keyboard better and would like to keep that one for typing.
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there's an app for that... go to the play store and search for an app called perfect keyboard. don't remember if it costs anything but not only can you choose the 123 board as an option, you can also theme the keyboard and resize it to match your current theme. try it out!
Hey auto thanks for the reply but the screenshot that I posted foes the same thing. But I actually was trying to stay away from using a third party keyboard. Wanted yo mow if a dev could implement the number pad within the stock ics keyboard. But thanks for the suggestion though. I will try our perfect if all else fails. I used to use better keyboard with the old android but ics keyboard rocks!
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I knew about that... As he said, I don't want third party apps. I am looking for something REALLY simple. A numeric keypad, just like the stock one when you open something that request it (when you're setting the time on Alarm app). Maybe a tweak to make it user openable?
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Felimenta97 said:
I knew about that... As he said, I don't want third party apps. I am looking for something REALLY simple. A numeric keypad, just like the stock one when you open something that request it (when you're setting the time on Alarm app). Maybe a tweak to make it user openable?
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Exactly what I was thinking....thank you!

Softkey enabler!!!! Application!!

so i found a cool app, you just need a rooted devices and busy box installed and it will work like charm, here's the link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatedevgroup.softkeyenabler&hl=tr
tested on our device, no flaws or problems
here it is, 100% working
I see people using this and my question is..why do I want to lose screen real state if I have actual buttons? Just curious not meaning to be an ahole
can be useful, if somehow you break your homebutton and it's a matter of choice, mate.
There is a yhread on this....u dont need an app to do this,,, and there is a pro version?, , lol
arkin56 said:
can be useful, if somehow you break your homebutton and it's a matter of choice, mate.
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Exactly... also, if you use your S-pen exclusively, this could be handy for spen back-key, menu-key functionality. I thought I read that certain apps (like stock camera) get partially "cut-off" in landscape mode... not sure if that playstore app solved this or not.
I wish you could colorize either the buttons or the bar or both as in CM10/AOKP ROMS. I find myself using the soft keys exclusively when I'm running those types.
You aint Special
Jonathanpeyton said:
I wish you could colorize either the buttons or the bar or both as in CM10/AOKP ROMS. I find myself using the soft keys exclusively when I'm running those types.
You aint Special
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I was able to do it by just changeing the build.prop but the question is, is there a way to SHRINK the buttons, they dont need to be this big on this screen. I hope the next sammy phone has soft buttons or atleast ones that work with the pen!! gurr!
To enable soft keys just down load Pimp my Rom from play store and enable it. This app didn't work on v any of the 3 roms I tried it on
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shaolin95 said:
I see people using this and my question is..why do I want to lose screen real state if I have actual buttons? Just curious not meaning to be an ahole
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++1
That's what LMT is for. And actually you don't need an app too enable this feature. It can b done directly from the phone. Just with a lil editing!!
Just my 2¢®
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Bajanman said:
++1
That's what LMT is for. And actually you don't need an app too enable this feature. It can b done directly from the phone. Just with a lil editing!!
Just my 2¢®
Is it complicated? This app is... Okay... I love the idea of soft keys!
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Simple Request

Can someone give me the files/apk for the game launcher. i want to put it onto my Much i5 but my Xperia Play died. Has anyone done this before if so can you also give me the link to that.
I didn't know where to post this so if this is wrong sorry in advance.
The game launchers will work on PlayStation certified devices only so if you want it on a non Sony phone your gunna probly have to do a bunch of build.prop tweaks and probably more then you will care for
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I still wanna try but do you think it would be possible to tweak the apk. Instead of the phone.
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Can anyone get me these files. I would really appreciate it. Their download link doesn't work.
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insane5125 said:
Can anyone get me these files. I would really appreciate it. Their download link doesn't work.
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Here, with included PSP themes. But the game launcher apk is for GB though...
Kino Ng said:
Here, with included PSP themes. But the game launcher apk is for GB though...
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Thanks man I appreciate it.
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insane5125 said:
Thanks man I appreciate it.
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No problem. So, how is MUCH i5 experience?
Any special apk goodies that can be ported out, especially its Home Launcher?
Kino Ng said:
No problem. So, how is MUCH i5 experience?
Any special apk goodies that can be ported out, especially its Home Launcher?
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The phone is amazing. The home launcher is decent. Its like the iPhone sort of with no app draw. Other than that its pure android pretty much. If you want I can post the files for the launcher. I do like it cause of the PS vita look.
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I couldn't get it to work I did everything and I got the wallpapers to work but the suite still doesnt . any ideas?
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insane5125 said:
I couldn't get it to work I did everything and I got the wallpapers to work but the suite still doesnt . any ideas?
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Well, too bad I searched all over the place and found nothing good except the fact that it needs Sony stock rom to use by xda source.
Do you seriously need this so much? Actually I like its UI, but cant figure how to maximize its usage like u can manually add(XPlay optimize) any apps into that launcher, so I gave it up and used Snapdragon Game Launcher instead. Now using Smart Launcher, it sorts things out nicely so I don't need game launcher anymore. However, the PS Vita-like of your MUCH i5 is very nice indeed!
Kino Ng said:
Well, too bad I searched all over the place and found nothing good except the fact that it needs Sony stock rom to use by xda source.
Do you seriously need this so much? Actually I like its UI, but cant figure how to maximize its usage like u can manually add(XPlay optimize) any apps into that launcher, so I gave it up and used Snapdragon Game Launcher instead. Now using Smart Launcher, it sorts things out nicely so I don't need game launcher anymore. However, the PS Vita-like of your MUCH i5 is very nice indeed!
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No i don't need it. I was just curious, cause I get bored of launchers very quick I wasn't fond of the Snapdragon Game Launcher, but Smart Launcher is one of my favorites. I'll post the files tomorrow for the MUCH i5's launcher so you can try it for yourself. :good:
i really like the xmb launcher but i wish it was more like smart launcher and orginized everything.
insane5125 said:
No i don't need it. I was just curious, cause I get bored of launchers very quick I wasn't fond of the Snapdragon Game Launcher, but Smart Launcher is one of my favorites. I'll post the files tomorrow for the MUCH i5's launcher so you can try it for yourself. :good:
i really like the xmb launcher but i wish it was more like smart launcher and orginized everything.
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Alright, thanks in advance. :good:
Yeah, that xmb launcher'd been sleeping in its alpha version quite a long time ago and is still SLEEPING now.. sigh~
Kino Ng said:
Alright, thanks in advance. :good:
Yeah, that xmb launcher'd been sleeping in its alpha version quite a long time ago and is still SLEEPING now.. sigh~
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Yeah same here. Its a pity this could have been a top selling launcher for anyphone if he focused on it and put it on google play.
heres the apk for the MUCH launcher. it was very unstable on my htc one x when i tested it but who knows. also there is going to be a page of apps that arn't on your phone just one by one remove them then pinch the screen in and delete the page. its some kind of ad page for MUCH's Market.
hay if your still looking to port those apps here is a TUT that might come in handy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476050

[Lockscreen] LG Optimus G / Galaxy S4 Lockscreen

Works PERFECT on my Nexus 4 running 4.4 PSX v2 ROM Should work on ANY ROM.
Found this app while browsing in personalization category in playsore, both apps are FREE and they're really smooth, customizable and cristal clear, I saw many people trying to port other devices lockscreens to the Nexus 4 but failed, download it while you can before Google take it down from the play store
Don't forget to press thanks if this helped you in any way, thanks in advance!
Note 12/22/13: In order to remove the lockscreen delay move this app from user app to system app, it'll still have a little delay if you lock and unlock too fast (1 second lock)
You can move an user app to system with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lockscreen.galaxy
Note: This app asked me for root and I granted it, I don't know if it can be used without root.
All credits goes to the developer of this application andev888.
To Moderators: If this isn't the correct section or this isn't allowed to be posted feel free to move/remove the thread.
why its so important to hit thanks button?
Why not just share to make people happy?
btw, LG Optimus G worked like a charm ( asked root permission )
I was hoping it had the crystal effect which really kick a**
But a nice lockscreen indeed.
Tested and works on Purity 4.4.2 too.
I search LG Otimus lockscreen long time, THANKS :good:
torstenconrad said:
I was hoping it had the crystal effect which really kick a**
But a nice lockscreen indeed.
Tested and works on Purity 4.4.2 too.
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What crystal effect are you talking about?
ernadr said:
I search LG Otimus lockscreen long time, THANKS :good:
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I was looking for the Xperia Z and Optimus G lockscreen but only found buggy or uncompleted ports :c
PunkOz said:
What crystal effect are you talking about?
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This one, look at around 8 secs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfX7Mb_fbs
I think optimus g has it too
LG lock screen had a little delay to display but it is fantastic
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torstenconrad said:
This one, look at around 8 secs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfX7Mb_fbs
I think optimus g has it too
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Maybe the dev can port it too considering he managed to port the other effects
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LG lock screen had a little delay to display but it is fantastic
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Yeah, It has a little delay if you lock and unlock fast, but if you leave it locked for 5 seconds or so it won't have any delay at all
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Maybe the dev can port it too considering he managed to port the other effects
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I was wondering if developers in XDA will be able to port those lockscreens into default lockscreens in their ROMs, or maybe they could look at the apk and figure how to make more lockscreens with other effects, like Xperia Z and so on(?)
If the music controls worked then I would've used it probably.
G2 lockscreen?
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Why do you want so many permissions for a simple lockscreen app??
I takes over 100mb ram & makes my fone can't go to deepsleep with omni rom
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There aren't any music controls either.
biondi53 said:
Why do you want so many permissions for a simple lockscreen app??
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It has a very minimum permissions as needed.
Surprises me because i never see people complaining about apps like Facebook or viber which has full access to every permission.
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can anyone upload the latest version for me?
can't get it from store
tuilalnvinh said:
I takes over 100mb ram & makes my fone can't go to deepsleep with omni rom
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My phone goes deepsleep, but this one takes huge amount of ram and resources, it even doesn't launch emediatly after you press power button. You see your homescreen and after sec you see lockscreen. But it's beatiful
Dark Fear said:
can anyone upload the latest version for me?
can't get it from store
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Google it we with latest version number. I always find apps m sure u also will. give it a try
BTW lock screen are awesome, I was tired of the stock lock screen. Haven't tested the battery life and ram usage but these lock screen are beautiful and highly customizable.
I cannot choose custom wallpaper. Anyone else facing this problem?
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vishal007 said:
Google it we with latest version number. I always find apps m sure u also will. give it a try
BTW lock screen are awesome, I was tired of the stock lock screen. Haven't tested the battery life and ram usage but these lock screen are beautiful and highly customizable.
I cannot choose custom wallpaper. Anyone else facing this problem?
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Custom wallpaper is being used currently on my N4
While in background these apps use ~25 Mb memory. While unlocking it goes up to 60Mb which I think is quite obvious. Not a big thing to worry about as those other devices out there use way to much than this. Also there are no music controls idk if those are provided with OEM devices or not. But good thing is, we still have expandable status bar while in lock screen and can be used to control music.
Edit : One problem seems to be that we cannot use kill all button in recents menu, it kills the custom lock screen process.
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Zehlek said:
Custom wallpaper is being used currently on my N4
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OK I think I need to check out what's the problem with mine.
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