Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II, GT-I9100/M16, GT-I9100P, Galaxy S II GT-I9100 User Manual
GT-I9100
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Contents
Assembling ............................................................. 11
Unpack .................................................................................... 11
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 12
Charge the battery ............................................................... 13
Insert a memory card .......................................................... 16
Attach a hand strap .............................................................. 18
Getting started ....................................................... 19
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 19
Get to know your device ..................................................... 20
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 24
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 25
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 25
Access applications .............................................................. 28
Customise your device ........................................................ 31
Enter text ................................................................................ 35
Download applications from Android Market .............. 39
Download files from the web ............................................ 40
Synchronise data .................................................................. 41
Communication ..................................................... 43
Calling ..................................................................................... 43
Messaging .............................................................................. 49
Google Mail ............................................................................ 51
Email ........................................................................................ 53
Talk ........................................................................................... 55
Messenger .............................................................................. 56
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Google+ .................................................................................. 56
Social Hub .............................................................................. 57
IM .............................................................................................. 57
Entertainment ........................................................ 58
Camera .................................................................................... 58
Video Player ........................................................................... 68
Gallery ..................................................................................... 69
Photo editor ........................................................................... 71
Video maker ........................................................................... 72
Music ....................................................................................... 74
Music Hub .............................................................................. 77
FM radio .................................................................................. 77
Game Hub .............................................................................. 80
Personal information ............................................ 81
Contacts .................................................................................. 81
Calendar ................................................................................. 85
Task .......................................................................................... 86
Memo ...................................................................................... 87
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 88
Web .......................................................................... 89
Internet ................................................................................... 89
Maps ........................................................................................ 92
Latitude ................................................................................... 94
Places ....................................................................................... 94
Navigation .............................................................................. 95
Search ...................................................................................... 95
YouTube .................................................................................. 96
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Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 97
Market ..................................................................................... 98
Readers Hub .......................................................................... 98
News & Weather .................................................................... 99
App Shop .............................................................................. 100
Backup .................................................................................. 100
Games ................................................................................... 100
Orange Maps ....................................................................... 101
Orange Wednesdays .......................................................... 101
Ringtones ............................................................................. 101
Weather ................................................................................ 102
Your Orange ......................................................................... 102
Connectivity ......................................................... 103
Bluetooth .............................................................................. 103
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 105
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................... 108
AllShare ................................................................................. 109
Mobile network sharing ................................................... 111
GPS ......................................................................................... 113
PC connections ................................................................... 114
VPN connections ................................................................ 116
Tools ....................................................................... 118
Clock ...................................................................................... 118
Calculator ............................................................................. 121
Downloads ........................................................................... 121
Kies air ................................................................................... 122
Mini diary ............................................................................. 123
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My files .................................................................................. 124
Polaris Office ........................................................................ 124
Signal Boost ......................................................................... 126
Task Manager ...................................................................... 126
Voice command .................................................................. 127
Voice talk .............................................................................. 127
Settings .................................................................. 128
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 128
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 128
Bluetooth .............................................................................. 128
Data usage ........................................................................... 128
More... .................................................................................... 128
Call .......................................................................................... 130
Sound .................................................................................... 132
Display .................................................................................. 132
Power saving ....................................................................... 134
Storage .................................................................................. 134
Battery ................................................................................... 135
Applications ......................................................................... 135
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 135
Location services ................................................................ 135
Security ................................................................................. 136
Language and input .......................................................... 138
Back up and reset ............................................................... 142
Dock ....................................................................................... 142
Date and time ...................................................................... 143
Accessibility ......................................................................... 143
Motion ................................................................................... 144
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Developer options ............................................................. 144
About phone ....................................................................... 145
Troubleshooting .................................................. 146
Safety precautions ............................................... 152
Index ...................................................................... 162
Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery
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microSIM holder
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Quick start guide
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Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary
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depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or offered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local
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Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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compatible with your device.
1. The microSIM holder allows you to use a microSIM card, which
is a smaller sized version of a standard SIM card, in your device.
This accessory may be unavailable depending on your region.
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Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power/Lock key and
1
select Power off → OK to turn it off.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
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When your battery is low, the device will emit a
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warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon
will also be empty. If the battery level
becomes too low, the device will automatically power
off. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
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turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Charge with a travel adapter
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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
2
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
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take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is
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normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no
3
longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device
and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
when not in use to avoid wasting power. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.
Charge with a PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
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Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on
2
a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using,
it may take some time before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no
3
longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device
and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
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or
microSDHC
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memory cards with maximum capacities of
32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory
cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible
with your device. Using an incompatible memory card
may damage your device or the memory card and can
corrupt data stored on the card.
Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
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memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
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lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device,
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the file directory of the memory card will appear in
the external_sd folder under the internal memory
(moviNAND
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).
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Remove the back cover and battery.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the battery and back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
Applications → Settings → Storage
→
Unmount SD card → OK.
Remove the back cover and battery.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
3
device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the battery and back cover.
6
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or
device.
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Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card
only on the device.
In Idle mode, select Applications
→
Settings → Storage →
Erase SD card
→
Erase SD card → Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your
device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
Attach a hand strap
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the
2
small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device,
Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
1
If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-
2
screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key
and then select Power off
→
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from official
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personnel when in areas where the use of wireless
devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
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switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power/Lock
key and select Flight mode.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
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1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record
videos.
Front camera lens
Proximity sensor
Home key
Volume key
Light sensor
Menu key
Multifunction jack
Earpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece
1
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Keys
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Key Function
Power/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Access the quick menus (press and
hold); Lock the touch screen.
Menu
Open a list of options available on the
current screen; In Idle mode, open the
search application (press and hold);
Open the search input window while
using some applications (press and
hold).
Home
Return to the idle screen; Open the list
of recent applications (press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Headset jack
Internal antenna
Rear camera lens
Power/Lock key
Speaker
Back cover
Flashbulb
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Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
Wi-Fi Direct connected
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Uploading data
Downloading data
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Icon Definition
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
WLAN hotspot activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00
Current time
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Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use
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sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
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screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
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electrical charges emitted by the human body. For
best performance, tap the touch screen with your
fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of
sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu,
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option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than
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2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to
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move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and
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then drag your finger to move the item.
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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in
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or out while viewing photos or web pages.
Your device turns off the touch screen when you do
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not use the device for a specified period. To turn on
the screen, press the Power/Lock key or the Home
key.
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
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open the application list and select Settings →
Display
→
Screen timeout.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press the Power/Lock key. To unlock, turn on the
screen by pressing the Power/Lock key or the Home key, tap
anywhere on the screen, and then drag your finger outside of
the large circle.
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen.
From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and
access applications.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to
a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot at the
bottom of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of
the idle screen directly.
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Add items to the idle screen
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the
idle screen.
Select the item category
2
→
an item:
Widgets
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: Add widgets to the idle screen.
Shortcuts
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: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,
bookmarks, and contacts.
Folders
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: Create a new folder or add folders for your
contacts.
Wallpapers
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: Set a background image.
Move items on the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to move.
1
Drag the item to the location you want.
2
Remove items from the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to remove.
1
The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
Drag the item to the trash bin.
2
When the item turns red, release the item.
3
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Use the shortcuts panel
›
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator
icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts
panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection
features and access a list of notifications, such as messages,
calls, events or processing status. To hide the list, drag the
bottom of the list up.
From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:
Wi-Fi
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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
► p. 106
Bluetooth
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: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature.
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GPS
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: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Mobile data
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: Activate or deactivate the data connection
feature.
Auto rotation
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: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.
Available options may vary depending on your region
or service provider.
›
Add or remove panels to the idle screen
You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise
widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press [
1
] → Edit.
You can also place your two fingers on the screen and
pinch to switch to Edit mode.
Add or remove panels by using the following features:
2
To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a
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panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the
screen.
To add a new panel, select
●
.
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To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the
●
thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you
want.
When you are finished, press [
3
].
Access applications
To access your device’s applications,
In Idle mode, select
1
Applications to access the application
list.
Scroll left or right to another application screen.
2
You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to
move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
Select an application.
3
When you use applications provided by Google, you
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must have a Google account. If you do not have a
Google account, sign up for a Google account.
You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping
●
and holding the application icon from the application
list. You can move the icon to the location you want
on the idle screen.
Press [
4
] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home
key to return to the idle screen.
If you rotate the device while using some features, the
●
interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent
the interface from rotating, open the shortcuts panel
and select Auto rotation.
While using the device, you can capture an image of a
●
screen by pressing and holding the Volume key down
and the Power/Lock key simultaneously. The image
will be saved in My files
→
Pictures → Screenshots.
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Organise applications
›
You can organise applications in the application list by
changing their order or grouping them into categories. You
can organise applications only in Customizable grid mode.
In the application list, press [
1
] → View Type →
Customizable grid to switch to Customizable grid mode
(if necessary).
Press [
2
] → Edit → OK.
Tap and hold an application.
3
Drag the application icon to the location you want.
4
You can move an application icon to another main menu
screen. You can also move most-used applications next to
Home.
Press [
5
] → Save.
To add a folder or panel to the menu screen,
In the application list, press [
1
] → Edit.
Tap and hold an application.
2
Drag the application icon to 3 Add Folder or Add Page at
the bottom of the screen.
Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications.
4
Drag 5 Add Folder or Add Page to the menu screen.
A new folder or panel containing the applications is added
to the menu screen.
If you added a folder, enter a name and select
6
OK.
Press [
7
] → Save.
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To change the order of the main menu screens,
In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen
1
and pinch.
Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the
2
location you want.
Access recent applications
›
Press and hold the Home key to open the list of
1
applications you have accessed recently.
Select an application to access.
2
Use the task manager
›
Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than
one application at the same time. However, multitasking
may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or
additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end
unnecessary programs using the task manager.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Task
Manager
→
Active applications.
The list of all the applications currently running on your
device appears.
To close an application, select
2
Exit.
To close all active applications, select Exit all.
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