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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
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Anyone want to help me test a new version of Heart Container?

I have completely revamped the images and how they are displayed.

Also, for you Jelly Bean 4.2 users, You can add Heart Container to your lock screen!! I am so excited about this feature. I have been waiting for it since I made Heart Container. It looks so awesome on my lock screen.

Post any problems you find here. Thanks!

-Ken

Original Post:

Hello all. I feel as if I should give back to the community that got me interested in Android. I was a newspaper photographer of 7+ years, but then Android came along and I was hooked. I left my photography career and went back to school to learn Java and get a degree in mobile application development. This is one of my first real attempts at an app. It's nothing fancy, but it's for us old school gamers. This app is a widget that just keeps track of the battery % in the form of 8-bit looking hearts that deplete as the battery discharges. If the hearts are tapped, a menu of shortcuts will open. There's also an animation while the phone charges. The text and borders of the hearts can now be changed. Oh and an Easter egg. Let me know if you find it. But don't spoil it for others. :p

If you like it, please buy it from the Play Store for 99 cents. But don't feel obligated at all! This is my gift to XDA! All I'm asking is to recommend it to non-XDA members(friends/family) to buy in the Play Store so I can try to make a career out of programming. I took a huge chance leaving an established career to do this and I hope it pays off. :D

Here's the Google Play link:

Google Play link

Version 2.04:

Choice of either 3 or 6 Hearts!

New Lifebar-Style Battery Meter!

Much needed UI update!

Bug Fixes!

Version 1.54

Added White Text

Add New Heart Style

Reduced File Size

Bug Fix

Heart Container will always be free to members of XDA. :D

I hope you all enjoy!

-Ken
[Android Apps and Games] Will32:
Thanks alot! keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
[Android Apps and Games] styndall:
So cute! I love it!
[Android Apps and Games] negrobembon:
Love it dude, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] websater32:
thanks for this useful application sir
[Android Apps and Games] gerbetta33:
Nice, man! Are you considering a full on zelda theme? I've yet to see one.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I've thought about it. I'm finishing up my last semester of college so free time is almost zero. But if I do, I'll be sure to post it here. However, I do have a icon pack on the market with a few Zelda ones as well as other 8-bit favorites. It works with ADW and Circle Launcher. If you haven't tried Circle Launcher, I recommend you do. It's a great little app.
[Android Apps and Games] raduque:
This is awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] robbiekhan:
Retro, I like it thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] stretchwookie:
LOL i was thinking about making my Author name ''Use The Triforce, Link.'' nice job man. bought the 8 bit icons too :D

EDIT: i REALLY like the 8 bit icons. im not sure how much work it is, but may i suggest getting them to work with the other launchers? go launcher seems to be the most popular, and a lot of icon packs are made to work with both. good luck with school!
[Android Apps and Games] zeekiz:
Love it! But would it be possible to get a version with the percentage text in white as opposed to black? :-D

PS. Found the Easter egg :-P
[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
thanks for the app! the hearts bring out the nostalgia of yester-year gaming.

if the easter egg contains a kitten, thanks for the grin as well.
[Android Apps and Games] jug6ernaut:
Hehe..i like.
[Android Apps and Games] do3in:
LOL... like.

I pay for this if you will add data on/off in menu.

Good app.
[Android Apps and Games] vn1977:
I would love if you gave the option to turn off the number percentage so it's just the hearts!

Sent from my Zombie Atrix.
[Android Apps and Games] MemoryController:
Omfg! Dude you just made want to play The Legend of Zelda on my NES!!!

Sent from my good old Galaxy S II. Hit thx if u think i helped and may the force be with u.
[Android Apps and Games] wsstk:
This is pretty sweet.
[Android Apps and Games] UEman:
Really like it. The easter-egg is quite easy to find but still funny. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Gahh Its Lee:
I absolutely love it. Doesn't work with how my phones setup but really cool. Avoid using any copyrighted named though lol.
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
I'm using ADW EX and for now I haven't found any problem with the widget, thanks for the suggestion!!

Also, I don't use any type of task killer.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'm updating first post with version 1.33 soon. I have been using it for a week with zero problems. So I hope I fixed that visual bug.

Sent from my iPhone with the bigger GeeBees.

Edit: Delayed. Found another problem.
[Android Apps and Games] ZeroManArmy:
Possible to get a 1.32 up so Google Play stops trying to Auto Update it... XD
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Woot! I know what the problem is that everyone's been having! And I am able to duplicate it. So now I will be working on a fix. :D
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Finnaly! Hope you can fix this fast (:

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I feel stupid for not realizing it sooner! :mad: But I will be working on it tonight.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'll update tomorrow or so. I am waiting for some testers to let me know if a very annoying bug is fixed. :D However, I can offer you the version they are testing. It is 1.34.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Updated first post with Heart Container v1.34 with the bug fixed that caused the widget to stop working. Let me know if it still causes any of you problems, but it shouldn't. :D
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Anyone had problems come up?
[Android Apps and Games] Argent36:
Doesn't seem to work on Android 4.0? I installed it on my Rezound running BAMF ICS ROM but I don't see it listed in my widgets :(

EDIT: Nevermind - I rebooted and now I see it :)
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Make sure it's not installing on your SD card. Widgets won't work if they are. But I've tested on 4.0 and it works. Granted it was only on the emulator(And if you've ever used the Android emulator, you know it suckssssssssssssssssssssssssssss). :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] SpawnHyuuga:
This widget is very nice, Dev. I'll definitely pick it up off the market very soon.

I'd also like to thank you for inspiring me to theme my Samsung Admire. It's now decked out in a very beautiful green and gold Legend of Zelda theme. I've redone almost everything the eye can see. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Post pictures!

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[Android Apps and Games] GamerGuy80:
the widget is coming away nicely....any new features u may be thinking of implementing...maybe be able to pick how many hearts u wanna display...im still hoping for 5 hearts with a quarter piece of heart removed for every 5%.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'm trying to learn how to use the widget configuration. That way when you add the widget a menu will pop up asking how many hearts/colors/etc the users wants. That's what I'm looking into right now.

I think I'm going to add some more choices for colors. For personal use, I made the hearts back with a white border. So I may include that next time. I am also gonna make the volume controls better. Add a silent and presets to it. Like the Volume Control app in the market.
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
When are you going to do do the things that you sad you would do, such as a rupee count substuting the battery percentage? Also, its a very cool idea to change the heart color, please add white black abd blue! !

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[Android Apps and Games] boogerburns:
Yeah the emulator sucks! I have this on Scott's CleanRom 4.0 SP1 on my HTC ReZound. Android 4.0.3! Bought it off the market, and Ive had it with Rosie (Sense default launcher) and Apex, working fine! Awesome work!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
When I get some time. I just got a new apartment so I'm moving. I'm still full-time as a student and just started a new job! lol I have a lot to do. :)
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Besides the # of hearts, what is a feature that would make Heart Container better?
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
No suggestions? :)
[Android Apps and Games] DarkhShadow:
Non that I can think of :s

Btw just found the Easter egg :p

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[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Change heart color, rupee instead of percentage, pixelated numbers, add to put one color for each heart, and please do something related to portal!!!

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[Android Apps and Games] gasparzim:
Loved it! =D
[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
To be honest, make this app just a battery widget. No toggles, no volume control, nothing extra. Option to change text and color, option to change hearts size and color, and that's it. Just my opinion, and I am certainly not being critical of your project. Keep up the awesome work!

Perhaps release a version I described above someday? Ya know, when you're not busy lol.

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[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Yeah, and you should also create a icon on app drawer to change the options of the widget.And pop-up the option before placing a widget on the homescreen.

You could also add a high-res option for the widget(I know, its 8-bit heart container)that would be nice!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I think I am regretting asking that now. :P

I'll see how much of these suggestions I can fit into my next update.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
What do you mean by hi-res option?
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Create a high resolution heart(non-pixelated)

Like this one:
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Damn. That thing is bright. I can def add one of those. :D Maybe not that one due to copyrights and stuff. But I really like that heart.
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
It doesn't need to be exactly like this one, I just want you to see what I meant when I said that I wanted a hi-res heart!

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'll make sure this is in my next update just for you. :D
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
I'm glad that you liked my suggestions, aldo, keep up the good work on that wonderful app!!

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[Android Apps and Games] GamerGuy80:
i also agree with making it just a battery widget and nothing more i already have other widget that do all the rest.
[Android Apps and Games] cwhitney24:
You could include the Zelda game and have it open when you click the hearts. :thumbup:

Lmao. No really great job.! Can't wait for the update.

I got your 10 char right here

Rocking bacon...ics style
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I don't think Nintendo would like it if I included their game. But thank you.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Thanks, Gasparzim. :D
[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
Fun.
[Android Apps and Games] jishnu7:
Nice work. I like it.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Thank you. Glad you like it.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Fun is a great thing! Boring is the enemy! And thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Hey, could you also improve the widget when the screen goes into landscape mode? ?

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[Android Apps and Games] deathsled:
I just updated from whatever version I've been using for a while now, 1.2?

A couple things:

am I insane or did you change the color of the hearts? Is the red much brighter now? All of a sudden the hearts felt really obtrusive. If you changed the red I don't like it :( If there's no change in color then I apologize for being crazy lol

Also, it just says 100 when the battery is full. Didn't the old versions say 100%?
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
You aren't insane. :) I did change the color. I didn't like the other red. And no, it never said 100%, only 100.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Shameless Bump. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] cwhitney24:
Ill shamelessly give you as well

I got your 10 char right here

Rocking bacon...ics style
[Android Apps and Games] Dunc001:
Very nice for a first app :D Two requests - could you add option in settings to display a few choices of buttons/toggle styles rather than just the grey box buttons (Sense style, ICS style, etc) and also a big one - please add facility to close button window/volume window by pressing on any blank area of screen rather than having to press the hardware back key.

Otherwise great fun.

PS - would be cool with beer cans instead of hearts too LOL
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'll see what I can do. I'm moving this week so I won't have time to work on anything this week.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I wanna hit a thousand downloads this weekend! I am so close. That way it will say "1000+ downloads" in Google Play. I'm excited!
[Android Apps and Games] radar5:
just an FYI, the link in your first post to the Google Play store is broken.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Thanks, Radar. I corrected it. :D
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Buuuump. Buuuump. Bumpedity bump. I said a bang bang bangity bang.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Android Central picked Heart Container as an editor's pick of the week!

Editor's Pick
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Congratulations man!! (:
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Hey guys. I am currently working on an update. I don't have an ETA. But this should be a big update. Which will take some time to complete. I am working on some user requested features and tweaks. I listen to users so feel free to suggest. And again, thanks for all the support!

-Ken
[Android Apps and Games] haggardh:
I'd like the ability to change from vertical to horizontal.

And color change ability.

Thank you. My favorite battery widget by the way.
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Don't worry, take as long as you need to make this even more perfect (:
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'd like allow the user to chose the color of the hearts. And you are welcome. Thanks for the feedback. :D
[Android Apps and Games] haggardh:
Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Anytime. :)
[Android Apps and Games] *se-nsei.:
Love widget. Add the ability to hang colour and the option for more modern bit containers like from ocarina of time or Skyward sword. Make sure an extra option. :) make fully customisable. :)
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'll see if I can make something close to it. I want to stay away from using copyrighted images.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Also, moving sucks. :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] kinghorsey:
Love this widget! Any chance to have an option to increase the number of hearts? That'd be on my wish list.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
That is on my list. Just gotta figure it out. ;) I've been messing with it.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I need some input. I am thinking of releasing Heart Container ad free for free, but stripping out everything but the black bordered hearts with no tap feature. And have this as an upgrade version. Thoughts or input? I'll always try to keep the full version on XDA.

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[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
If this represents my earlier statement, turning this into a battery widget with no other functionality, you have my interest.

Sent by The Power of Grayskull!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Hey, nenobr, what do you think of this?

;)

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[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
It's awesome!Put that in the widget and it will be very nice!

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[Android Apps and Games] kinghorsey:
Good idea. I'd buy full. :)
[Android Apps and Games] kinghorsey:
Nooooo!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
LOL

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
How's it going, everyone? No problems with Heart Container? I noticed someone made similar app called 8-Bit Heart Meter. I tried it, but it isn't accurate at all.
[Android Apps and Games] lovehoshi:
No problems here!

By the way not only is 8-Bit Heart Meter not accurate at all, but in my opinion is just plain ugly. :p
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I hope no one gets the two confused. :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] GamerGuy80:
are any new features or layouts or configurations going to be added anytime soon?
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Hey, could you make a tweak on the widget, to it show exactly 2 hearts when the battery is at 66% and to show 1,5 heart when the battery is at 50%??

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Yes. I am working on an update. I have two weeks of class left and moved this week so haven't had a lot of time to work. No ETA though. And I'm not sure what I'll include in this next update yet. But should be a big update. :)

It should show 1.5 hearts at 50%. Once I get done with my homework, I'll post the current % to hearts format I have now. Why 66%?:)
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Because 33% should be 1 heart, 66% should be 2 hearts and 99% should be 3 hearts.Pure math (:

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
There was a reason I didn't do it like that. I can't remember now. lol

Currently:

batterylevel >= 96 = <3<3<3

batterylevel <= 95 && batterylevel >= 91 = <3 <3 3/4

batterylevel <= 90 && batterylevel >= 81 = <3 <3 1/2

batterylevel <= 89 && batterylevel >= 80 = <3 <3 1/4

batterylevel <= 79 && batterylevel >= 70 =<3 <3

batterylevel <= 69 && batterylevel >= 60 = <3 3/4

batterylevel <= 59 && batterylevel >= 50 = <3 1/2

batterylevel <= 49 && batterylevel >= 40 = <3 1/4

batterylevel <= 39 && batterylevel >= 30 = <3

batterylevel <= 29 && batterylevel >= 25 = 3/4

batterylevel <= 24 && batterylevel >= 15 = 1/2

batterylevel <= 14 && batterylevel >= 10 = 1/4

batterylevel <= 9 = empty hearts
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
That make sense?

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[Android Apps and Games] DarkhShadow:
Awesome bump

Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Hey, could you make a RGB color chooser for the heart/heart border?
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Sure. If I can make it work. :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Hey Number, I just published a free version. It has absolutely no other function or options built-in. You can't change colors or anything though. That's why it's free. ;)

Just had a few minutes between my marathon homework sessions to do that. This is my last week of college... All these final projects are gonna kill me!

-Ken

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[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
i'm not sure what you mean by "absolutely no other function" because judging by the list of permissions i'd say this app does a whole lot more than just display my battery health.

thanks, but i think i'll pass.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
That's not my app!

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Heart Container Battery Free

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5oZWFydGJhdHRlcnlmcmVlLmtjIl0.

No special permissions. No Ads. :)

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[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
ah HA! that explains why the widget didn't look anything like yours. i stand corrected and apologize for the confusion.

perfection, good sir. just what i've always wanted, many thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
You are welcome! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
one trouble with the new widget:

no animation on charge. it shows 1.25 hearts on charge, then after unplugging it jumps to the correct number of hearts. plug the phone back in, 1.25 hearts again.

running SkyRaider Zeus (GB 2.3.4) on an Incredible 2 using ADW EX.

other than that, i love it. perfection. many thanks good sir!
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I'll check into it. Thanks.

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Since it is almost the weekend:
[Android Apps and Games] GamerGuy80:
too funny lol... and your too cute and look cute
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Thanks! :D Who doesn't like kittens?
[Android Apps and Games] kinghorsey:
And who hasn't had their life saved by one? :)
[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
Thanks for this excellent widget... But I notice you sure doa lot of shameless bumping. ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
So, how is the new version if the widget? Any chance of releasing this weekend?

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
You bet your ass I do! ;)

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[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
You lied!

):

Also, how about a option to disable the charging animation??
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I've been busy finishing college! I have one more final project due tomorrow. Then I'm I'm taking the weekend to relax and do a zelda-ish quest with my son so he can find a gift I bought him as the reward. Don't worry, Nen. I'm very much ready to program some more! You'll be the first person I send a test to. :) I mean, I am including something just because you asked. :D

-Ken

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[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
A shade of lighter red/or temporary heart growth at the peak of the charging animation/when charging reaches full would be cool. Perhaps an optional replenished health 8-bit sound when charging finishes too. I think this would best emulate the satisfaction one receives when Link's health is fully restored.
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
I have been tinkering with sound, but not satisfied with it yet.
[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
Minimal/optional sound is better when it comes to a widget. You don't want it to become annoying like some widget easter eggs :-P
[Android Apps and Games] costlyman:
Nice widget buddy keep up
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Oh really? lol That was mean! :mad:

:p

I'll just disable it or hide it again.
[Android Apps and Games] jukke2:
haha cool idea...the bevel/emboss on the feature graphics makes it look a bit cheap thou :P
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Trust me, I know how cheap it looks. I haven't had time to remake it. :o
[Android Apps and Games] kinghorsey:
As it stands, I think the widget is awesome.

Sound notifications when battery is low or fully charged are a nice idea but your phone likely does that anyway.

The only real improvement I could see is a refinement of the menu GUI.
[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
There is a menu gui? :p

I use mainly the heart meter.

Perhaps even a menu-less version for the minimalists. But I'll stop with the ideas now....
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
There is one. Check Google Play. :) It's just a battery widget. No fluff or anything. :)

Also, The Smoking Android did a video review of Heart Container!

I'll be working all day Saturday on a new version. Hopefully, I'll finish. But I have a lot to do.

And I finished college. I am graduating with high honors! :)
[Android Apps and Games] mustafazc:
Congrats bro!!
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
Congratulations!!!

Btw, what is you graduation in ???

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[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
Web and mobile development.

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[Android Apps and Games] papaavi:
ConGrats
[Android Apps and Games] Ratlegion:
So... I guess the full batch of heart containers isn't coming?
[Android Apps and Games] notasimpleway:
What do you mean?

Sent from my iPhone with the bigger Gee Bees. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] nenobr2:
I think he means that you're taking too long to update.

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