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| Price |
₹ 39,990 onwards
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₹ 22,999 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2018
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Apr, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.0 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.1 inches
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6.7 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1440x3120 pixels (~ 563 pixels per inch)
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1080x2400 pixels (~ 393 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Yes
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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AMOLED
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
IPS LCD, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compliant), FullVision Display, Always-on display
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Super AMOLED
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.8 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Ranked #15 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #29 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 630
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Adreno 612
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| RAM |
6 GB
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6 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
16MP + 16MP
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32MP + 8MP + 5MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
16MP: F/1.6 Aperture; Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), 16MP: F/1.9 Aperture; 107-degree Field of view, Laser Autofocus & PDAF, AI Cam, Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, HDR, Panorama, Video HDR, AI and Super Bright Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode, Manual Mode, Film Effect, Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, Gesture Interval Shot, Gesture View, HDR10 Video Recording, Cine Effect, Point Zoom, Steady Record 2.0, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video, Quick Snap
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32MP: F/1.7 Aperture; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 12mm Focal Length (Ultrawide), 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture, Panorama, HDR
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| Secondary Camera |
8.0MP
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32MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/1.9 Aperture, Portrait Mode, Selfie Light, Beauty Shot
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F/2.0 Aperture, HDR
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| Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 2 TB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
7.9 mmMedium
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7.9 mmMedium
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| Weight |
162 gmMedium
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183 gmMedium
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| Width |
71.9 mmComfortable for one-handed use
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76.7 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
Yes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
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| Battery Capacity |
3000 mAh
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4500 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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28.00 hrs
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 18W Quick Charge 4.0
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Yes, 25W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes
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Yes, 25.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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Internet Usage Time (3G): upto 14 hrs, Internet Usage Time (4G): upto 16 hrs, Internet Usage Time (WiFi): upto 16 hrs, Video Playback Time: upto 24 hrs, Audio Playback Time: upto 128 hrs
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Scratch Resistant (Gorilla Glass 5) Back Glass; Military Grade (MIL-STD-810G compliant); Wireless charging support; DLNA; NFC; Noise Filtration; Boombox Speaker with DTS:X 3D Sound; Hi-Fi Quad DAC; Super Far Field Voice Recognition
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In-display Fingerprint Sensor; ANT+ Support; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Simple, non-flashy, unibody glass design - looks fairly good in most colors, but this is not a phone that will stand-out
- Narrow dimensions make it easy to grip
- There’s a dedicated AI button on the left side of the phone - a single press launches Google Assistant, a double press launches you straight into Google Lens, and a long press on the key takes you straight into voice commands with Assistant - it’s a pretty intuitive system, and one that you are likely to quickly start using
- IP68 water-resistance
- Bright, modern, tall 6.1-inch display - the brightness maxes out at 1, 000 nits - making it ideal for outdoor use when a normal smartphone peaks at 500 or maybe 600 nits - the only comparable flagship phone is the Galaxy S9 Plus, which can reach similar brightness levels
- LG's custom UI over Android is decent, and runs butter smooth given the hardware
- The performance all-round is top-notch given the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 that rests inside - it compares closely to other flagship devices
- Very good AI powered cameras on the rear and the front
- The rear dual camera system takes wide-angle photos, recognises low-light situations to employ a 'Super Bright' mode to make photos and video four times as bright albeit at a reduced resolution, the bokeh shots come out well too - overall, the camera is not too far behind the best of the lot like the Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, or Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
- The 8MP front-facing camera is pretty good too - it provides a crisp enough and adequately wide enough selfie shooter - when there is enough light, the detail is on par with the Samsung Galaxy S9 front-facing camera
- Video recording is done well too, and the 'Super Bright' Mode is present here too
- Another highlight is the loud 'Boombox' speaker - it’s plenty loud, and uses the entire phone to pump out rich bass - it's arguably the best speaker implementation on a flagship phone
- The phone is also filled with some of the best audio specs, including DTS:X 3D Sound through any wired headphones, and a 32-bit HiFi Quad DAC with 50% reduced noise - you’re going to be able to hear the difference if you’re an audiophile
- Supports fast charging, and wireless charging
- On the whole, the LG G7 ThinQ is a largely risk-averse flagship smartphone that's meant to be smart, not flashy - to that, it's able to do justice, and is arguably LG's best phone in years - it will likely compete well in the market as a cheaper flagship alternative to the Galaxy S9 series, being one step behind it only in the camera department - although it will also face tough competition on the other end from even cheaper flagships like the OnePlus 6
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- Gorgeous design, with a polycarbonate back panel that has a stunning prism light effect
- The back is well rounded around the sides to make handling easier, and blends in with the curved glass on the front seamlessly
- Has a good grip
- The handling is also made easy by the excellent weight distribution of the phone which makes it seem a lot lighter than it is
- Absolutely gorgeous, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, with a tiny water drop notch and a near bezel-less design - you get very vibrant colours and perfect inky blacks, as well as good sunlight legibility
- Video viewing and gaming experience on the giant display is an absolute delight - as far as media consumption goes, this is simply one of the best phones out there, period
- Running the Galaxy A70 is Samsung's new OneUI - which, as far as Android UIs go, is one of the most refined, well thought-out experiences
- There are many useful add-ons on board - like gesture navigation, and a great 'dark' mode
- Samsung Pay makes the cut too, making this the cheapest phone to sport the full version of the payments app, which will be especially useful if your usage usually relies largely on card payments
- Very good performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6 GB of RAM, and super fast UFS storage - everything from daily use to complex games like PUBG is smooth as butter (add that to the ridiculously wide display, and all gamers are in for a treat)
- Decent triple-camera setup on the back with a primary 32-megapixel f/1.7 sensor, a secondary ultrawide 8-megapixel shooter and a third 5-megapixel depth sensor - images come out nice with true to life colors
- The ultra-wide sensor provides some extra shot framing options
- Decent video recording performance with good detail levels, including some impressive slow-mo video recording
- Very good front camera - the 32-megapixel sensor does a great job at bringing out the detail in facial features and hair
- The bundled in-ear earphones, when paired with Dolby Atmos, makes for a pretty good audio experience
- The loudspeaker is decent (though not exceptional)
- Very good battery life with a large 4500 mAh battery - it will comfortably last you a day and more, even with that large display
- There is also fast charging on-board, with the included 25W charger getting you up to around 70% in an hour
- If you are looking for the best media consumption device for your money, the Galaxy A70 is a pretty good option - the large, beautiful Super AMOLED display + the big battery + Dolby Atmos support - make for an excellent combo
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Face unlock is a little on the sluggish side
- Battery capacity is decent (will last the day with moderate use), but could have been better, considering the competition
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- This is a large phone though (one of the largest mainstream phones currently available), so one-handed use is pretty much out of the question - people with small hands would also want to look at other options
- The glossy plastic back is of course a smudge magnet, and will also pick up scratches easily (the lack of a bundled case makes it worse)
- Very iffy in-display fingerprint sensor - the Galaxy A70 needs you to be very precise about the way you position your finger, how much pressure you apply and how long you press and hold - making it less than a pleasure to use
- Face unlock is on the slow side too, with a second or two between it getting to see a face and unlocking
- Low light performance of the rear camera setup is average
- Details and dynamic range on the rear camera setup could also be a bit better
- The lack of a dedicated night mode and stabilisation might also prove to be red flags for photography enthusiasts
- Overall, for the price bracket, the camera package on the Galaxy A70 is decent, but not the best - you will find better camera phones in the competition
- On the other hand, the competition is pretty tough - the POCO F1 will provide you better performance and cameras at a cheaper price (at the cost of a boring design, and non-AMOLED display), the Nokia 8.1 will give you better cameras + stock Android goodness + faster updates, and the Vivo V15 Pro/Oppo F11 Pro will give you better cameras + 'true full screen' pop-up selfie designs
- Additionally all of these competing phones will also have much more manageable sizes
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| Expert Reviews |
Deserves a solid recommendation  in-depth Read Review »A flagship phone worth owning  in-depth Read Review »Does everything right except excite you  in-depth Read Review »LG’s best flagship smartphone in years if all you care about are the basics  in-depth Read Review »From a pure value point of view, the G7+ Thinq is hard to beat  in-depth Read Review »Challenges the conventional thinking that a premium flagship has to come with a premium price tag  in-depth Read Review »In particular, the LG G7+ ThinQ will appeal to users who are looking for better audio on their smartphones  in-depth Read Review »A worthy contender, among flagships  in-depth Read Review »Comes very close to being a great phone  in-depth Read Review »Close to greatness in parts, the LG G7 feels like it needed a bit more time on the drawing board  in-depth Read Review »Probably the most sensible product from LG in a long time  in-depth Read Review »The G7+ Thinq will not blow you away, but is a solid alternative to the OnePlus 6  in-depth Read Review »A feature packed alternative to the OnePlus 6  in-depth Read Review »Unless you’re specifically looking for the phone with the best sound, I probably wouldn’t recommend the LG G7 Thinq as your first option  in-depth Read Review »Definitely worth considering over other pricey devices  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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One very capable mid-ranger in-depth Read Review »A great phone, albeit with some chinks in its armour in-depth Read Review »Great for multimedia consumption..but if you are value conscious, you can find better deals elsewhere in-depth Read Review »Premium experience at mid-range price in-depth Read Review »One of the best upper-mid range smartphones on the market..this is the one to get for anyone who cares more about experience than all out power in-depth Read Review »Decent phone, but you can get more bang for the buck with the competition in-depth Read Review »With its cuts in all the right places, the price is right with Samsung’s Galaxy A70...it's Samsung's best mid range handset in-depth Read Review »Worth considering, but could be better in-depth Read Review »Using this phone was a great experience..however, I would have ideally liked slightly better cameras  in-depth Read Review »If the unrivalled multimedia experience is what appeals to you then by all means go and buy the Galaxy A70  in-depth Read Review »Samsung has finally delivered a great mid-range smartphone that can stick it to the Chinese competition in-depth Read Review »A strong recommendation in the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment...if you want a mind-blowing display, it doesn't get better than the Galaxy A70 in-depth Read Review »A pretty good option for those who are looking for a big screen experience for gaming or content consumption, and are not deterred by a subpar camera  in-depth Read Review »Worth your cash? Our answer is a definite yes  in-depth Read Review »- hands-on Read Review »
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