Do you find you use way more data because the N7 is more powerful or the same as your phone? And anyone use Bluetooth tether or just foxfi?
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Bluetooth tether is the way to go, it uses a lot less battery on your phone. Data usage should be the same, unless you're streaming movies etc.
I have mine Bluetooth tethered to my HTC Desire HD all the time while away from the house, at work, etc.
Great battery life outweighs some better connection speed while away from a charging source. Wifi works but drains the battery considerably faster, and broadcasts the fact that I'm using wifi to others.
I use the bluetooth to tether function all the time from my iPhone 4S (jailbroken Mywii bluetooth tether)
I'm keeping my N7 tethered (Bluetooth) to my Galaxy S III (SGH-i747) all the time when I'm not at home on Wifi...
Data usage is about the same as on my phone alone.
So bluetooth tether saves battery for which device? I've been WiFi tethering my S3 i9300 on my commute but found it really puts a toll on the S3 battery life. It would be great if bluetooth tethering is more efficient for battery on my S3 while still holding a relatively fast data connection.
What app are you guys using in order to bluetooth tether?
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So bluetooth tether saves battery for which device? I've been WiFi tethering my S3 i9300 on my commute but found it really puts a toll on the S3 battery life. It would be great if bluetooth tethering is more efficient for battery on my S3 while still holding a relatively fast data connection.
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both really but i've noticed drastic improvement when using the bluetooth tether compared to wifi on my SGS3.
Since I got my s3 and n7 I've been using foxfi with wife and my battery is great. I have yet to try bluetooth but after reading some of the replies in this thread I'll have to try it out.
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As soon as I step out the house I fire up hotspot tethering on my gnex and leave it like that until I come back home!
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to tether bluetooth just get pdanet for tablets and foxfi. U will have to pair them and set it up.
You dont need an app from what i am aware, i just tried it upon hearing about it via this thread. But its in settings, under tethering &hotspot (on your phone). I just tried it and it works great!
I tether to a Samsung i777. Noticeably hits the battery life but not like wifi tether does. Can still get a full day out of the i777 doing this
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tremblingwater said:
You dont need an app from what i am aware, i just tried it upon hearing about it via this thread. But its in settings, under tethering &hotspot (on your phone). I just tried it and it works great!
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Maybe for the folks who do not have the hotspot feature on their plan... I'm using the built in feature way easier like that!
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So bluetooth tether saves battery for which device? I've been WiFi tethering my S3 i9300 on my commute but found it really puts a toll on the S3 battery life. It would be great if bluetooth tethering is more efficient for battery on my S3 while still holding a relatively fast data connection.
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For browsing needs, the data speeds are excellent. Bluetooth tethering really maintains the phone's battery life.
I took my phone off its charger at 6am, biked to work and tethered it at 8. My HTC Desire HD has considerably less battery power than your S3 does, however I've only used 10% of my total battery life.
I need to get a BT tether app then as the built in one on my bionic won't connect but will pair with my nexus.
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I use Wifi Tether on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus. It already gets poor battery life so I have it plugged in every chance I get. I also don't have Internet at my apartment so it's the only way I can get connected other than when I'm at work.
I use my Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 (t-mo) at work (we don't have wifi since all our computers are wired) for my Nexus 7. I use about the same amount of data as of yet.
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I use my Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 (t-mo) at work (we don't have wifi since all our computers are wired) for my Nexus 7. I use about the same amount of data as of yet.
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So which apps are you using?
I am having problems to connect my rooted t989 with my n7 via bt.
Bluetooth or WiFi and if Bluetooth, how'd you set it up? I'm on Tmo as well.
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Hi,
I was lucky enough to get my Nexus 7 today as I bought mine from Ebuyer. I've been playing with it for a couple of hours now and have noticed that I get really weak signal strength using my home WiFi. The internet is working a lot faster on my phone (ics) and on my laptop. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it a jelly bean issue?
Thanks for any help
My WiFi strength has been very good so far. Have you updated to 4.1.1? I don't know if it affects WiFi, but I updated right away and its been good since
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So what was the final result? Did your wifi strength got better?
So far mine seems pretty good.
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So far mine seems pretty good.
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I updated a few hours ago before I posted. The signal is usable for browsing but YouTube takes ages to load there have been times when i've got no signal at all while my phone can load YouTube videos up fine. I pretty much always have 1 bar of signal,I know that's not the mist accurate indicator, but there's definitely a difference in performance between the nexus and my one x. Maybe i have a dud?
Rumours went around earlier that those models shipped earlier than google play, might have issues with wi-fi or screen problems, but don't take my word for it, it was just a post I saw on this thread.
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I updated a few hours ago before I posted. The signal is usable for browsing but YouTube takes ages to load there have been times when i've got no signal at all while my phone can load YouTube videos up fine. I pretty much always have 1 bar of signal,I know that's not the mist accurate indicator, but there's definitely a difference in performance between the nexus and my one x. Maybe i have a dud?
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Have you checked, settings, then wifi, then menu select advanced, then select "best wifi performance". It bumps up the wattage to the WIFI antenna. Its mentions at least on my HTC EVO 4G LTE that it may consume more battery. Hope it helps.
I'm sitting about 20 feet from my router in the same room and I have full bars. I did a bandwidth test and got...
Test Date: Jul 14, 2012 12:53:25 am
Connection Type: Wifi
Server: Vernon Hills, IL
Download: 17073 kbps
Upload: 3080 kbps
Ping: 23 ms
So I guess it's okay here. I'm on 4.1.1
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Just walked around the house, no problems. I did lose signal in the driveway though.
Yeah I'm having issues with WiFi also, same problem with YouTube being really slow. Also my WiFi cuts out and I have to turn it off and back on again
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Install WiFi analyser from the play store and see what the WiFi signal strength on your router channel is like, also shows other routers near you which may be interfering with yours.
I hope its good my A500 was rather weak.
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No issues with wifi so far. However i don't think the chip supports 5 GHz networks as i can only pick up the 2.4 GHz networks.
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Mine does fine with wifi
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Hmmm... wifi strength... Yes, hmm, indeed... let me say this...
OMFG it's GREAT!!!
Compared to my Razr Maxx and my Acer Iconia A500, it's amazing. I'm seeing neighbors wifi that I never knew existed. ZERO problems not only anywhere in my house, but anywhere on my property. Probably the best wifi reception I've seen on a mobile device.
anyone also have a prime? if so, how does the 7s range compare?
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anyone also have a prime? if so, how does the 7s range compare?
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I have a Acer a500 tablet and let me say the Nexus 7 gets 2x the Wifi strength of that POS. I love the range I am getting its very similar to my Galaxy Nexus.
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I have a Acer a500 tablet and let me say the Nexus 7 gets 2x the Wifi strength of that POS. I love the range I am getting its very similar to my Galaxy Nexus.
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have the gnex too...would you say its better or worse?
30 feet away same room. Not complaining.
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Nexcellent said:
Just walked around the house, no problems. I did lose signal in the driveway though.
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Lol
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Who's still here? I know we have had a mass exodus from this device, but I'm curious how many stragglers we have left? If you're still here, are you leaving soon?
I have around 6 months left but I don't know if I will change at that time. I wish we could get ics on here. It would make things more tolerable.
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I have around 6 months left but I don't know if I will change at that time. I wish we could get ics on here. It would make things more tolerable.
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I'm sitting on the fence. I would settle for the phone being stable, regardless of what OS it runs on (which is what I'm working on). I've got my TF300 for Android play.
I'm considering whether it's worth trying to go through the hassle of packaging something, or just giving this thing the boot and buying a phone outright.
I won't be renewing my contract with Verizon EVER as I never want to lose my unlimited plan.
I have two. Might go to one soon......
Still have mine. My contract is up on Jan. 26th. which is 5 months early. I am guessing they are trying to get me off unlimited data early. I got news for them... Here at work we are part of Microsoft's Customer Assurance program. We test out software and devices for them in a live enterprise environment and report back any issues. Kind of like a closed beta tester. They give us phones for various carriers. We got iPhones, android, and windows phones to test their software on. We put in for WP8 if we get confirmation then we will get Lumia 822. I will just issue myself one of those to use till I tire of it. That way I can keep my unlimited data. Fran schammo can kiss my ass that greedy corporate douche.
That last post made me laugh. Not sure a "thanks" is appropriate, but it's as close as we have to a "rep" on this forum. Lol
But yeah, I've still got my Revo. I bought a Droid 4 on Ebay so as to not lose my unlimited data. I then discovered that the Revo was still usable for everything but cellular service, so I'm still using it a bit.
It's an easy way of getting Netflix in the living room for one thing.
I'm still here too. Been trying to work on a rom but between working 6 days a week, school, getting married 2 months ago, and now a pregnant wife things have been a little crazy...
I am stuck with this phone until October. Have gotten it to run fairly stable though, VOD about once a month and a couple screen freezes a week. If I can ever finish what I'm doing I will get it posted up here.
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Well, I'm here. I renewed last Christmas so I'm here for a while. Bout to drop a theme in a day or two (BrokenIC) and hopefully after that one I'll have MiBrokenIC. Also working on a kernel. Just dealing with it crapping out on me when building the Wi-Fi drivers.
So, let's all enjoy this ride. Shall we?
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So, let's all enjoy this ride. Shall we?
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I'm hoping all goes well with this thing. What kind of stuff are you implementing in your kernel? Might be a good addition to my rom eventually.
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I'm on my 2nd Revo. Now know all the tricks (RAM is precious!). Have *all* the accessories (two car docks, home dock, regular and extended spare batteries and back, wireless charging pad, and back).
I'm having trouble finding another phone I want, once I accepted the limitations:
a. must limit widgets/running apps/total apps/certain apps, in order to keep free RAM at about 80-150MB.
b. ignore aesthetics (looks, bulk, screen). This is easy for me, and I actually like the Revo.
1. RAZR Maxx HD:
- both mostly at 4.3" screen (except RAZR Maxx HD is at 4.7" when viewing videos).
- battery life similar with extended battery (but Revo can swap batteries).
- Revo has wireless charging and dedicated car and home docks, and micro SD slot.
- RAZR Maxx HD has apt-X bluetooth codec, for great music fidelity with matching apt-X headphones.
- priced at ~ $500 used.
2. Galaxy S III:
- GS III has bigger screen at price of bigger phone.
- GS III feels less robust/more prone to screen cracks due to torquing.
- GS III has apt-X codec.
- priced at ~ $500 used.
3. LG Spectrum 2:
- see GS III above, but Spectrum 2 has no apt-X, and less accessories (no LG extended battery, even).
- comes with wireless charging back.
- priced at ~$350 used.
4. RAZR M:
- M has nice, smaller form factor, but with on-screen buttons, has only 4.0" screen most of the time.
- limited storage with no micro SD slot, limited internal storage.
- non-replaceable battery.
- has apt-X codec.
- priced at ~ $350 used.
I don't want to spend ~$350 to $500 for the privilege of giving up the capabilities of wireless charging, extended battery, home dock with separate battery charger, and car dock that starts up Revo's Car Home app when Revo is inserted.
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I'm hoping all goes well with this thing. What kind of stuff are you implementing in your kernel? Might be a good addition to my rom eventually.
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Mainly I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible. Just adding a few new governors. But the main thing is to keep voltages at stock levels. I think that might be the cause of the vod. And I'm adding swap.
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Sounds good. Voltage seems to be the issue that I have narrowed it down to as well. This thing can be extremely picky
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I'm still here I've got around 5 months left
Since the world didn't end today, I have a couple months left, three max (I forget). Just in time for the GS4 to drop. My priority is keeping the unlimited plan, even though I don't use that much data.
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I'm still using Revolt 2.0 and love it. Is there anything better for the LG revolution?
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I think bo is outstanding after flashing the stock kernel and throwing beats audio on it.
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I flashed the stock kernel over BO earlier last week and I must agree, it is been very smooth.
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BO? Body Odor? Lol
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kx2250 said:
BO? Body Odor? Lol
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Broken Out and I'm here for hopefully another 2 days (Christmas)
Still here. Broken out. Keeping unlimited. Might buy something used
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Hello.
When I use my Bluetooth headphones my wifi cuts out after about 10 minutes, it only affects the nexus because my xbox can still connect as can my 2 computers and laptop.
I know for a fact it's not my internet as my noise margin is currently at 19.5db download and 25.5db for upload.
help please??
Android 4.2 has a lot of Bluetooth issues. I don't know how to fix it, try to Google it?
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Go to apps in settings and go to all apps and find bluetooth share and clear data, it fixed the issue for me
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Its slower then dial up when i use the head phones...
dunno why i have a fast internet (24meg down)
I use Bluetooth and wifi at the same time all the time. I have a moga controller that's paired and surf no problem.
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Asus, the maker of our N7, had to cut corners to come under $200 mark, so they specc'd a cheap WiFi/Bluetooth chip in the N7. Furthermore, they cut corners on QC, thus the atricious build quality and service issues.
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Go to apps in settings and go to all apps and find bluetooth share and clear data, it fixed the issue for me
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I tried that earlier today, but it had zero impact for me.
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I use Bluetooth and wifi at the same time all the time. I have a moga controller that's paired and surf no problem.
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I take this back. It doesn't happen all the time and a reset usually fixes it. Sometimes when I pair my Moga, my play store won't load. I can still surf but some apps wont connect. Rebooting fixes it until I attempt to pair again. Its not every time but about 1 out of 5 times.
I thought it was just the Moga Pivot app at first and I just use the universal driver now... but it still cuts wifi occasionally.
Probably just a quirk with 4.2.1
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Have anyone checked out the battery life of nexus 7 while running any 3G Dongle Modem via OTG cable (powered by n7)?
Just wanted user experiences regarding this.
Thank You.
I was using my N7 as a sat-nav for a 3 hour long journey connected up via my dongle and I had 40%ish battery life left when I arrived. That's my only experience so far. I was rather impressed.
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I hear battery life is excellent... On 3g. Usually using LTE makes the phone take a nose dive on battery life when using it because that is exactly what happened to me with my note 2.
So is anyone using it with LTE? And if yes, what is the battery life like?
I'm seriously considering getting it day 1 but I need to know!
I'm using LTE at the moment. No root, using T-mobile, and my battery life is amazing. I have my bluetooth headset connected to it all day and I can easily go 24 hours without needing to recharge it while streaming music for most of the day and watching videos randomly while browsing the web and light gaming.
I never use wi-fi either.
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I'm using LTE at the moment. No root, using T-mobile, and my battery life is amazing. I have my bluetooth headset connected to it all day and I can easily go 24 hours without needing to recharge it while streaming music for most of the day and watching videos randomly while browsing the web and light gaming.
I never use wi-fi either.
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I've had the phone for a week now but thanks for replying, and yes, the phone battery is superb even on LTE.
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Loving it on LTE here too, great battery all day. Kicks my old HTC EVO 4G LTE out the window!
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I'm also running on lte and this phone is a beast, I don't even miss my note 3......bye bye Samsung
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Loving it on LTE here too, great battery all day. Kicks my old HTC EVO 4G LTE out the window!
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What window?? Where is it? I might stop by and pick it up... Few box on Craig List..
Just bought Flex myself last Saturday.....and love it.
Hey Fuz, how is the LTE in chicago area with this phone?
I live near Burr Ridge, and I am dumping Sprint tomorrow, since we cant even make calls on their wonderful network from home..
Thanks
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I hear battery life is excellent... On 3g. Usually using LTE makes the phone take a nose dive on battery life when using it because that is exactly what happened to me with my note 2.
So is anyone using it with LTE? And if yes, what is the battery life like?
I'm seriously considering getting it day 1 but I need to know!
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yeah i got it been using LTE i work for 11 hours and i am usually streaming live stock quotes an by the time i get home i have about 10-15 % left of my battery ..gotta say this phone is highly impressive
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I'm using LTE at the moment. No root, using T-mobile, and my battery life is amazing. I have my bluetooth headset connected to it all day and I can easily go 24 hours without needing to recharge it while streaming music for most of the day and watching videos randomly while browsing the web and light gaming.
I never use wi-fi either.
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Same @Evofusion but im using atts lte and still freaking amazing battery! can run for two days without charging but i charge every night anyways especially now during snow storm you never know when the power may go out and you need a full charge
Using LTE the whole time as I got 7GB of data, I can say that this phone is just beastly, can't ask for more from LG, just updates!
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Using LTE the whole time as I got 7GB of data, I can say that this phone is just beastly, can't ask for more from LG, just updates!
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I'm on T-Mobile LTE in Oregon. No issues here. Definitely the best phone I've had. I dropped it in the toilet last night too (accidentally) and it's still going without issue. I did turn it off and put it in rice overnight. The only thing I could see giving this up for is the G Pro 2.
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I was worried when I changed from Sprint to Tmo last night, but after testing lte from my house is the SW burbs of chicago, I am getting 30 megs down and 10 up!!!
the best ever on Sprint and ATT for me was about 10 down and 3 up..
Tmo for the win:good::good:
Best experience ever coming from an n4 and the battery in this thing is unrivaled. LTE can't phase it
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I'm on lte 36% percent left 32 hours total and 5 1\2 hours of screen time
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I'm on AT&T and I use LTE. This is my second day with it, but I've jumped back and forth with WiFi. Will have to try it this week without it.
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I use LTE constantly as a T-Mobile rep on this phone, demoing with speedtest as well as surfing and streaming music in downtime, and this thing outlasts my lumia 1520 on battery.
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Best experience ever coming from an n4 and the battery in this thing is unrivaled. LTE can't phase it
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This. It doesn't matter with this phone, battery life is just insanely great.
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agreed; this phone is the UNDISPUTED battery champion of all phones right now...
I've been using it on LTE for overt 15 hours and have 45% battery left and its 10:00 pm eastern.
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haven't tried to