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  • OnePlus X to Have an October Launch, S801 SoC

    OnePlus X to Have an October Launch, S801 SoC

    OnePlus came out with its Flagship OnePlus 2 a few months ago. Prior to the launch of the OnePlus 2, the company stated that it is working on a second device for 2015. There have been rumours that this second device will be a scaled down version of the OnePlus 2. The expected phone has been called OnePlus Mini or OnePlus X by many, and more recent rumours are tilting towards X, so we’ll go with X.

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    We have already seen leaked renders of the upcoming device like the one shown above. The upcoming OnePlus X is rumoured to sport a design different to the OnePlus 2, and if this is the case it might certainly be called X rather than Mini. The reason behind the design change, apparently, is because not everyone liked the look of the OnePlus 2. If the images are true, the new device does have a clean, sleek look to it as compared to the recent flagship.

    Some specs of the upcoming OnePlus device have also been leaked, which suggest that the phone will sport a 5-inch display, which is 0.5 inches smaller than the OnePlus 2 and will be powered by a Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor. The fingerprint scanner is likely to be located below the rear camera.

    If the SoC rumour is true, you can expect OnePlus’ upcoming device to fall just below $250 (Rs.16000 approx.) However, that’s only a general guess at the moment. The phone is expected to come out in October, according to Gizmochina. 

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  • New Leak Reveals OnePlus Mini’s Specifications

    New Leak Reveals OnePlus Mini’s Specifications

    Today, a AnTuTu benchmark run revealed a device allegedly called the OnePlus A2301. According to further reports, this phone could be the second device that OnePlus is expected to release this year after the OnePlus 2.

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    The device is touted to be called the OnePlus Mini. It comes with 2GB of RAM, powered by a MediaTek MT6795T processor running at 2.2GHz and a PowerVR Rogue G6200 series GPU. It has an internal storage capacity of 32GB and also comes with a 13MP rear camera. However, the site does not mention anything about the screen size but if this is the OnePlus Mini then it will definitely be smaller than the 5 inch screen of the OnePlus 2.

    AnTuTu OnePlus Mini

    It is also expected to have a 1920 x 1080p resolution, a Type-C USB 3.0 connector and a fingerprint reader at the back. The operating system according to the AnTuTu benchmark tests could be the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with the Oxygen OS on top of Android. The render further suggests that this handset will also come with a 2 camera set and dual-LED flash below it.

    Price wise it should be lower than the OnePlus 2, however all this information is based on the AnTuTu releases and nothing has been confirmed by the Chinese vendor itself.

  • Video : OnePlus 2 Review – Get in Line

    Video : OnePlus 2 Review – Get in Line

    A good revision to the Oneplus One, But, Misses major features. With battery life issues and heating under the hood. Alternatives may be better.

     

    Specification OnePlus Two
    Display 5.5-inch TPS LCD in cell, Corning Gorilla Glass
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1
    Processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 3/4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
    Storage 16/64 GB
    Expandability N/A
    Rear Camera 13 MP with OIS, 1.35 sensor size and fast laser focus and 2.0 aperture
    Rear Camera Video 2160p at 30fps, 2160p(DCI) at 24fps, 1080p at 60fps, 720p at 120fps, HDR, stereo sound recording
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Front Camera Video 1080p at 30fps
    Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
    Operating System Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Oxygen OS
    Connectivity SIM: Dual Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
    Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
    Type-C reversible connector
    Miscellaneous Fingerprint sensor
    Price Rs 22,999 for the 16GB variant; Rs 24,999 for the 64GB variant
  • This is the Smartphone OnePlus Plans to Reveal in December

    This is the Smartphone OnePlus Plans to Reveal in December

    OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei had hinted at a successor of OnePlus 2 earlier in August this year. The company had commented that the new phone will be an entirely new segment and should not be considered as a OnePlus 2 successor. One employee from OnePlus confirmed saying, “we can only tell you that this is not going to be the OnePlus 3 nor a OnePlus 2s.” He also said, “We’ll be broadening our range this year.”

    Other than the fact that it would be arriving in December, there were no more than vague rumours about the smartphone. Now, Chinese website Mobile-dad has managed to lay their hands on a pair of images which show a ‘Mini’, potentially the next smartphone by the company.

    The leaked renders of the smartphone:

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    16-150921103101X2OnePlus Mini seems to resemble its predecessor in terms of basic design, but suggests more of a rounded, slim profile with an Apple Touch ID-like fingerprint scanner and two cameras coupled with two LED lights. Other features include a pair of machined grills for the speaker and microphone. With a tentative launch expected in December, the phone is speculated to cost $249 (Rs. 16,350).

    The new device may also address the problem of the missing NFC, wireless charging, quick charging; or any other feature the current OnePlus 2 lacks.

    Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.mobile-dad.com/a/286/16191.html”]Mobile Dad[/tw-button]

  • OnePlus to Host an Open Sale for the OnePlus 2 Soon

    OnePlus to Host an Open Sale for the OnePlus 2 Soon

    Ever wonder why OnePlus follows the annoying invite system? It’s actually a smart business move by the company. It is there to ensure that their company takes strong and steady steps forward. Thanks to the system, OnePlus only manufactures enough inventory as the demand.  While at times the demand may be higher than the supply, their supply will never overpower the demand. They said it was their solution to managing risks. And for such a young company, that is one of the most important things they need to think about.

    However, the same system is a tiresome ordeal for potential customers. With the launch of OnePlus’ second flagship, we had hoped that the company would be better prepared this time around. Unfortunately we were mistaken. It seems like everyone is waiting to get their hands on the product, even after a month after launch. OnePlus has admitted there is a reason for that.

    I’d like to apologize on behalf of OnePlus for the delay. To our fans, sorry. We were equally excited when we saw your excitement around the OnePlus 2. We know how it feels waiting and waiting for something you really want, while being given ETAs that go unfulfilled.

    In a blog post, Co-founder Carl Pei acknowledged that they messed up the launch of their product. He apologised to the fans, partners and collaborators for the delay in rolling out the product. He said the reason for the delay was a young “inexperienced team” managing cash flow, inventory, supply chain and production. To make up for it, the company will be hosting an 1-hour open sale sometime this month, or early next month.

    There was no word about the specific countries for the sale, but since OnePlus considers India as one of the first tier countries, we needn’t worry.

  • Check Out the OnePlus 2 at Your Closest Airtel Store

    Check Out the OnePlus 2 at Your Closest Airtel Store

    Bharti Airtel Limited (“Airtel”), a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has launched a new venture with OnePlus. OnePlus is a rapidly growing technology start-up which is now beginning to make its presence felt in over 35 countries. It’s new smartphone OnePlus 2 would now be available for retail in over 50 Airtel stores in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi.

    The new smartphone by OnePlus is an ‘online only’ gadget which makes it unavailable for sale in stores. This first-of-its-kind-partnership with Airtel therefore, would allow you to take a look at it, at a store near you.

    Additionally, the customers who upgrade to 4G on their existing SIMs or get a new 4G connection would stand to get an invite to OnePlus 2 with which which they can buy this new smartphone.

    Only Airtel stores in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai will offer this deal to begin with. But take heart if you’re located elsewhere for Airtel promises to make it available in its stores in other 4G enabled cities soon. For more details about this partnership as well as the list of stores offering these deals, log on to www.airtel.in/oneplus2.

    OnePlus has had a reputation of customer satisfaction in the past, and Airtel has maintained a consistently stable position over the years. The partnership of these two names can thus be expected to take care of the expectations of the Indian market.

  • The Kernel Source for the OnePlus 2 is Now Available

    The Kernel Source for the OnePlus 2 is Now Available

    The Chinese manufacturer has officially made it possible for you to make custom ROMs for your OnePlus 2. Carl Pei, CEO, took to twitter to announce that kernel source for the OnePlus 2 is now open to the public, via GitHub.

    This move means that developers will have full access to OxygenOS and can now make custom ROMs of the latest flagship smartphone in town.

    The custom ROM that was based on Android 5.0 Lollipop was launched as a beta in April, this year. The company had already launched the OnePlus One with Cyanogen OS in April, last year. Later, Cyanogen partnered with Micromax, giving it full rights to sell Cyanogen-powered smartphones in India.

    Because of this, OnePlus wasn’t allowed to sell Cyanogen OS based Android-powered smartphones in the country. However, they were allowed to finish selling their stock. Amidst the hue and cry, OnePlus then decided to launch its own Android- based OS. The company is well aware that their OS isn’t as popular as Cyanogen’s and hence opening its kernel source to users would make it imperative move to rope in customers.

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    The OnePlus’ custom ROM is now based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It’s recent update was reportedly designed to patch the Stagefright vulnerability. Along with this, it also brought updates to the camera user interface that allows users to take slow motion videos at 120fps.

    The update seems to have improved the battery life of the smartphone and also has several bug fixes. Download the kernel source from GitHub.

  • Get a Hand On Experience Of the OnePlus 2 Using Your Ola App

    Get a Hand On Experience Of the OnePlus 2 Using Your Ola App

    Ola has announced its exclusive partnership with OnePlus 2 today. This initiative will be available on the Ola app across 5 cities, that include – Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

    OnePlus 2 2

    This partnership means, that all Ola users can request for a free OnePLus 2 experience at their doorstep, by clicking on the OnePlus 2 icon that will be live on the Ola app. Users can use this app to get OnePlus invites and freebies and a few lucky ones will also stand a chance to win the OnePLus 2 invites.

    “This is the first time ever, that an on-demand platform in the country is bringing an exclusive experience for its users, with the new OnePlus 2. Users can request a OnePlus 2 experience at their doorstep within minutes, straight from their Ola app, with the same ease of booking a cab with one touch. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to our users experiencing the OnePlus 2 before anyone else does in the country.” – Sudarshan Gangrade, Vice-President – Marketing at Ola

    This is not the first time that Ola has come up with innovative ways to engage with customers – just recently they went app-only and thereby increased their customer base. However, the app-only system is debatable, but this new collaboration seems like it could definitely help Ola expand their reach.

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    This initiative will be available on the 17th and 18th of August 2015 in Bengaluru and Chennai, 21st and 22nd in Mumbai and 25th and 26th in Kolkata and Delhi. So watch this space and mark your calendar.

  • Time to Check Your Email! OnePlus Sends Out First Wave of OnePlus 2 Invites

    Time to Check Your Email! OnePlus Sends Out First Wave of OnePlus 2 Invites

    We’ve told you how to get your OnePlus 2 invites, we’ve told you about how the company will be giving away their invites and we’ve seen you flock the page with queries and requests asking us to give you invites. While we can’t deliver the last bit, yet, we bring you good news anyway.

    Shortly after the OnePlus 2 was launched, 2 million OnePlus fans made reservations for the much awaited phone. Well, the good news is that the company has sent out its first wave of invites!

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    That’s right. While the company hasn’t mentioned exactly how many invites they’ve dished out, you can now check your mail to see if you’re one of the lucky ones to be acquiring the OnePlus 2, with an invite from the company itself. So, we do wish you all the luck.

    If you haven’t received the OnePlus 2 invite yet, watch our hands-on and unboxing video to sense what the OnePlus 2 will look and feel like:

  • Two Million People Have Already Reserved the OnePlus 2

    Two Million People Have Already Reserved the OnePlus 2

    Regardless of how the smartphone sales for other companies are doing, OnePlus has skyrocketed to making up to 2 million reservations for its new device OnePlus 2, as of Thursday. This number has established the company’s place in the industry for the foreseeable future.

    “Over 2 MILLION reservations for the OnePlus 2. Thank you for your overwhelming support!” reads OnePlus’ Twitter account.

    The company is said to have had 1 million reservations within hours of the unveiling of OnePlus 2 and took only a week for reservations to hit the 2 million mark. This number is special for the OnePlus company since its benchmark to date has been 1.5 million units for the OnePlus One and this also means that more people are looking to buy new devices from this company.

    OnePlus 2 2

    Reports suggest, that OnePlus will be sending out invites to customers in USA, India and Europe on the 11th of August 2015.

    Watch our hands on with the device here:

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  • OnePlus is Selling OnePlus 2 Invites for Charity

    OnePlus is Selling OnePlus 2 Invites for Charity

    Yes, OnePlus has given us a legit way to purchase OnePlus 2 invites. The Chinese company on their official blog admitted that they have always known that people sell OnePlus invites on third-party websites. In their words, since they couldn’t beat them, they decided to join them. But all for a good cause.

    OnePlus is auctioning a total of 100 invites. Fifty invites are already up for grabs and the next batch of 50 will go live tomorrow. Currently, the bidding range is between $151-$405 (Rs. 9,600-25,000 approx). Seems like a heavy cost added to a smartphone which costs only Rs. 24,999 ($400 approx.) You could look at it this way – It’s the cost you pay to be one of the first people in the world to own a OnePlus 2.

    The proceeds from the OnePlus invites auction will go to the UNICEF Tap Project. For those of you who don’t know much about it – it’s a cause which contributes to providing clean and safe water to underprivileged children around the globe.  The company states that 100% of the proceeds would be given to the charity.

    So, if you’ve been planning on donating a percentage of your hard earned money, and want to purchase a OnePlus 2. This might be a good option for you.  Click here to check out the eBay auction.

    Watch the unboxing of the OnePlus 2 here:

  • OnePlus’ Exclusive Invite System Gets Hacked

    OnePlus’ Exclusive Invite System Gets Hacked

    Line-cutting, is by far the most annoying thing on earth. This happens at banks, colleges, restaurants, coffee shops etc. and now it has happened on the, already miles long, OnePlus 2 sales line.

    How did this happen? We are all aware that OnePlus has an exclusive system in place, if you want to get a hold of its new device – OnePlus 2. This system needs one to score an invite to avail the new device. The invites are limited in number and tough to get a hold of. However, even after registering for the device there are a couple of other things one needs to do in order to get ahead. For example- one has to be up to date with all the giveaways, one needs to pair up with a friend by using the invite that can be shared with friends or family, keep up with all the contests on social media about the new device, and one can even join the company’s forum to get a preference of receiving an invite.

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    This system has been kept in place to ensure that they only manufacture enough inventory as the demand, so that the supply will never overpower the demand. Again you ask why? This is because they are a young start up and this system will help them manage their risks far better than a mass-scale production would.

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    Now one particular user, Jake Cooper, an avid OnePlus follower, who fulfilled all these commands and finally got a position on the OnePlus invite waiting list at number 9000, was faced with a strange crisis after falling to a position of > 70,000 even after following all the processes. However, for the OnePlus 2, the company suggested, that in order to get ahead in line, one can refer as many friends to the invite list, and accordingly one’s position moves forward.

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    His solution: he hacked the system via a number of technical manoeuvres, a couple of python lines and mailinator.com, and managed to send a number of references to random email ids through an affiliated account. He actually managed to get from > 70,000 in line to just 1,694 in about 20 minutes.

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    However, he has actually notified OnePlus about the hack, and has even shared the entire procedure on a website, as to how he skipped so far ahead on an exclusive and protected line. He has also offered to take down the procedure if notified by OnePlus. For more details of how this happened, click here.

    Do you approve of this technical manoeuvre?

  • OnePlus to Venture Beyond the OnePlus 2 with a Brand New Lineup of phones

    OnePlus to Venture Beyond the OnePlus 2 with a Brand New Lineup of phones

    The OnePlus has taken the mobile industry by storm. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched the highly successful OnePlus 1 last year, followed by the OnePlus 2 this year. Barely a month after OnePlus announced its latest phone, it has already declared that a new device is in the pipeline. Currently rumoured to be the OnePlus 3, It is speculated to be releasing in December.

    Pushing all the rumours aside, OnePlus has confirmed that the new device will not launch on Christmas. Yesterday, four employees of OnePlus conducted a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session where they answered quite a lot of questions about the current OnePlus 2, along with a few questions about the future device. Most of the questions were related to NFC, wireless charging and quick charging, to which OnePlus replied:

    With the OnePlus 2, we made the set of choices that we think delivers the best user experience, but because users are not the same, they won’t all feel the same. That’s fine – we’ll work hard to make each iteration better than the last.

    Lastly, they talked about the new phone. OnePlus said the new phone will be an entirely new segment of the company smartphone and should not be considered as a OnePlus 2 successor. This can be true as one employee from OnePlus confirmed saying, “we can only tell you that this is not going to be the OnePlus 3 nor a OnePlus 2s.” He also said, “We’ll be broadening our range this year.” The new device may address the problem of lack of NFC, wireless charging, quick charging or any other features the current OnePlus 2 lacks.

    The OnePlus 2 has been launched and will be available in India from 11th August, for a price of Rs 22,999 for the 16GB variant and Rs 24,999 for the 64GB variant. The device has a 5.5-inch display with a Sandstone back cover.

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    The smartphone comes with a 1.8GHz octa-core 64-bit processor with 4GB of RAM. The phone has a 13MP rear camera with sensor pixel size of 1.3 microns, which is supposedly 35% larger than standard smartphone cameras. The added Laser Focus feature will help take clear shots in less that 0.3 seconds. The camera even includes OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) – a feature previously seen on the iPhone 6 Plus. The company has added a 5MP camera in the front.

    OnePlus 2 comes with a USB type-C port, a first for any flagship smartphone. Reversible in nature, the USB type-C allows for faster data transfers and is compatible with almost every device with standard USB ports.

    You can check out the whole unboxing below:

    What do you think the next OnePlus device will be named? Comment below.

  • OnePlus Defends OnePlus 2 and for Making People ‘Settle’

    OnePlus Defends OnePlus 2 and for Making People ‘Settle’

    It is a known fact that the OnePlus 2 doesn’t include the NFC, however users and potential customers have been unhappy about this. Therefore, today on a Reddit – Ask Me Anything, four employees of the company fielded questions on everything, such as the voice-over-LTE, the lack of NFC and other such matters. For those who aren’t aware of the term, NFC or Near Field Communication is a short range wireless RFID technology, that can be used for touch-based payments or wireless charging.

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    Apart from this, OnePlus has been faced with some very serious questions about their taglines and not being able to match up to them. For example, their tagline that says “innovations from the future,” or “Never Settle” and claiming to follow a philosophy that essentially warrants them to create a device without gimmicks, bloatware or compromises; have all been under the radar recently.

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    A Redditor asked that “with such a powerful mantra like that, wouldn’t it be ironic to settle without quick-charging or wireless charging if I choose your phone?” Here is what OnePlus said:

    We’ve always said that never settle is true for us too. That means, if you’re not happy with the product you shouldn’t settle for ours either. With the OnePlus 2, we made the set of choices that we think delivers the best user experience, but because users are not the same they won’t all feel the same. That’s fine – we’ll work hard to make each iteration better than the last.

    Adding to this, an employee also mentioned the power of the new Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 technology, as being able to charge a phone from 0% to 100% in approximately 2 hours. Despite this, there have been comparisons with the Nexus 6, that is said to charge enough for the entire day in just one hour. Another aspect that has been criticized, is the inability of the OnePlus 2 to take advantage of the NFC-based Android Pay.

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    Last but not the least, OnePlus was asked about a recent interview given by Carl Pei at USA Today, speaking about the release of a third device; to which an employee confirmed that there will most definitely be another OnePlus smartphone, however it won’t be called the OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 2S.

    Do you think OnePlus has responded adequately to the queries of its users?

    For more information: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3fmkb5/oneplus_ama_postlaunch_edition/”]Reddit.com[/tw-button]

  • One Million People Have Already Registered For the OnePlus 2

    One Million People Have Already Registered For the OnePlus 2

    OnePlus 2 has been in high demand even before its official launch, given the high-end specifications provided in the phone, at a reasonable price. It’s not surprising that OnePlus 2 got one million reservations within 72 hours of its launch. According to a statement released by OnePlus, the company has received over one million registrations for an invite to purchase the device. The device will go on sale from August 11th in India, starting at a price of Rs. 22,999 for the 16GB variant and  Rs. 24,999 for the 64GB variant.

    That’s not all. OnePlus will hold pop-up events around the world on July 31st to demonstrate the OnePlus 2 to fans in person. The fans will also have an opportunity to receive invites and other gifts. In India, the events will be held at New Delhi and Bangalore.

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    The OnePlus 2 has a 5.5 inch display with 1080p Full HD resolution. The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 810 64-bit processor with 4GB of RAM. Featuring a 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, the phone runs on Android 5.1 with OxygenOS and sports a 3,300 mAh battery, It also includes a fingerprint scanner and USB type-C for ultra fast data transfer.

    Check out the unboxing and hands on video of OnePlus 2:

    Specification

    OnePlus 2
    Display 5.5-inch TPS LCD in cell, Corning Gorilla Glass
    Resolution 1080×1920 pixels, 401 ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1
    Processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 3/4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
    Storage 16/64 GB
    Expandability N/A
    Rear Camera 13 MP with OIS, 1.35 sensor size and fast laser focus and f/ 2.0 aperture
    Rear Camera Video 2160p at 30fps, 2160p(DCI) at 24fps, 1080p at 60fps, 720p at 120fps, HDR, stereo sound recording
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Front Camera Video 1080p at 30fps
    Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
    Operating System Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Oxygen OS
    Connectivity SIM: Dual, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
    Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Radio FM,microUSB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
    Miscellaneous Fingerprint sensor, Reversible USB Type-C Charger
    Price Rs 22,999/24,999
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