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Due to software updates, your experience of the software interface (including but not limited to software features, user interfaces, and interaction experiences) may differ from the interface presented in this manual. The software interface is subject to change.
Notification panel Front view Google assistant Back view SETTINGS Setting up your device Battery and charging Wi-Fi & internet Physical buttons Wi-Fi Transfer data to OnePlus 8 5G UW SIM & network THE BASICS Dual-channel network acceleration Basic gestures Data usage...
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Advanced Calling System Customization Mobile Hotspot & tethering Sound & vibration Bluetooth & device connection Volume Bluetooth Dolby Atmos Do Not Disturb Android Beam Earphone mode Tap & pay Ringtone & vibration System Display Buttons & gestures Customization Alert slider Lock Screen Customization...
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Navigation bar & gestures Privacy Quick gestures Permission manager Quick turn on camera Show passwords Press and hold the power button Lock screen Utilities Apps & notifications Security & lock screen System Security status Accessibility Device security Language & input Personal security Date &...
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Hidden Space Google Apps REBOOT, UPDATE, BACKUP, RECOVERY ADVANCED Reboot or force reboot Gaming mode System updates Do Not Disturb Backup and Restore Cast screen Backup and restore by OnePlus Switch Scheduled power on/off Use Google drive for backup and recovery...
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Factory reset Trademarks and Permissions Privacy Policy ACCESSIBILITY Safety Magnify with triple-tap Power button ends call General Safety Information Color inversion Battery Safety Color correction Charging Safety High contrast text Driving Safety Health Information SAFETY INFORMATION RoHS Compliance Legal Notice FCC Regulatory Conformance Declaration...
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FCC Statement FCC Caution RF Exposure Information (SAR) Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile phones Care and Maintenance...
Settings app. cards may cause damage. Battery and charging Booting up your OnePlus 8 5G UW You will need to charge the phone when you Press and hold the power button for a few first get it or if you have not used it for a long seconds to boot up the phone.
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4. After charging, unplug the USB cable from the USB cable. phone and unplug the adapter from the socket. 2. OnePlus 8 5G UW supports the USB Type-C cable. Save power and extend battery life 3. Unplug the charger after you finish charging Reduce power consumption by doing the to avoid wasting electricity.
Press and hold the power button to turn on the device when the device is off. When you use the OnePlus charger and USB Press and hold the power button for Assist App cable for charging, you can charge your phone safely (5V/6A) and quickly.
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Silent: Calls and notifications will be silenced The volume button is located on the left side of with no vibration, except for alarms. the phone. Vibrate: Calls and notifications will be When playing music or video, press the silenced, except for alarms.
Switch from Play store first. volume down button at the same time to take a screenshot. 1. Open the OnePlus Switch app. Select I'm a new phone, then select your old phone's Press and hold the power button and the type.
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phones. 5. After connecting the two phones, select the data you want to migrate from your old phone. Tap to start. Then wait until the transfer is completed.
3. Swipe left or right with your finger to switch Basic gestures tabs, change pages or slide content in the Learn to use basic gestures, such as tap, drag, weather/calendar/gallery/app list. swipe, and zoom, to control your phone and apps. 1.
Uninstall apps Install and uninstall apps Uninstall apps as follows: On the home screen or app drawer, press and Install apps from Play Store hold the app icon and select uninstall. It is advisable to download and install apps from ...
Long press an app's icon and select app info in Use Apps the pop-up box to view app info and setting Learn how to open apps, switch between apps, options. close apps and view app information. Switch apps App drawer ...
Tap Recent button and close apps by swiping In the recent apps list, tap the menu icon in the up on the app card. upper right corner of the app card. Select Lock to stop the app from being closed or cleared. Clear background tasks Home screen ...
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home screen to create a folder. the home screen to the Remove label. Wallpapers Home Settings Long press a blank space on the home screen Long press the blank space on the home screen and select WALLPAPERS to set your home and select HOME SETTINGS.
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Double tap to lock: Double tap on the blank Home screen layout: Adjust the number of area of the Home screen to turn the screen off desktop grids and icon sizes. and lock the device. Hidden Space: To access, swipe right in the app drawer or swipe outwards with two fingers on Launcher layout: Choose between Home the home screen.
notification panel by swiping down from the top Notification panel of the application page or anywhere on the home screen. You can clear a notification by swiping it right (Some notifications need to be cleared by closing the related app). ...
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interface. Swipe down again to view more buttons and brightness settings...
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Status icons Status icons are displayed on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are the most common ones. Signal strength Location service enabled Wi-Fi Alarm enabled No SIM card Silent mode enabled Roaming Vibration mode enabled Connected to 3G network...
• Send text messages (e.g., "Text Sara I am Google assistant running late") When using Google assistant for the first time, • Set reminders (e.g., "Remind me to buy a follow the prompts to log in to your Google birthday gift for John") account.
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• Weather information (e.g., "Do I need an umbrella today?")
* You can also manually add a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi & internet by selecting Add network. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi preferences Connect to the internet through WLAN. Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable this to turn Wi-Fi back on near high-quality saved Connect to Wi-Fi network, like your home network.
Scanning always available: Enable this for Go to Settings > Wi-Fi & internet > SIM & your phone to allow location services or other network, enable/disable Roaming. apps to scan for networks when Wi-Fi is off. Enable this for your phone connect to data ...
network whenever the Wi-Fi network you’re Advanced Calling connected to has no Internet connection (data usage may apply). Upgrade Service to HD voice and video calling. Dual-channel download acceleration: Mobile Hotspot & tethering Simultaneously use mobile data and Wi-Fi, dynamically allocate network resources to Share the internet connection of your phone speed up the download.
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Mobile Hotspot name: The generated Wi-Fi After 60 min of inactivity network signal name. Always on Security: There are 3 options: No password, AP Band: Select 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. WPA2-Personal encryption, and WPA3- Personal encryption USB tethering ...
driver to be installed separately. Bluetooth lets you connect to Bluetooth- enabled devices such headsets Bluetooth tethering keyboards. Pair new device: Go to Settings > Bluetooth To share your device's mobile data or Wi-Fi network with other devices by BLUETOOTH &...
be visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices. When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by Files received via Bluetooth: You can check placing the devices close together. For example, Bluetooth transfer history here. you can beam web pages, YouTube videos, and contacts.
service in the app, and set the tap and pay You can also manually adjust the slider bar feature with the following settings options: below to set your preferences. Payment default: Choose an app, such as Sleep: After the time is set, the screen will Google pay, to use when making a payment turn off automatically when the device is not by tapping the payment terminal.
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Ambient display: You can set WHEN TO experience. SHOW and there are 2 options: Front camera display area: Select Pick up your phone to show. whether to hide the front camera cutout. Night mode: When enabled, the device will ...
may affect how some third-party apps are Customization displayed. Go to Settings > Customization to customize Status bar: You can set the style of the your phone. battery and time, enable/disable showing battery percentage, display network speed, Lock Screen Customization and manage icons in the status bar.
“More”. Alarm volume: Adjust the slider to set the Font: There are 2 kinds of font available, ringtone volume for alarms. Roboto and OnePlus Slate. Dolby Atmos Sound & vibration Dolby Atmos lets you choose different scenario- Go to Settings >...
and music, and make custom adjustments for Do Not Disturb earphones. When Do Not Disturb mode is turned on, your Dynamic: Optimize the sound automatically phone will not show new or existing notifications based on your content for the best possible or make a sound or vibrate.
when do not disturb is on in See all Ringtone & vibration exceptions. Phone ringtone and vibration: Set the Behavior: ringtone and vibration for incoming phone Restrict notifications: Set the behaviors of calls. notifications. Notification sound and vibration: Set the ...
The alert slider is located on the right side of the OnePlus 8 5G UW supports two types of OnePlus 8 5G UW. You can switch between 3 navigation bar & gestures. Go to Settings > different modes: Silent, Vibration and Ring. Go Buttons &...
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The virtual "Back, Home and Recent" buttons will Custom Settings be hidden. Hide the bottom bar: If you have chosen Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen “Navigation gestures”, you can toggle this to to return to the home page. hide the bottom bar.
Turn off screen and more. fingers. Raise to answer/switch: Enable this to Quick gestures answer calls by raising the phone to your ear You can do the following actions quickly: Flip to when there is an incoming call. mute, Three-finger screenshot and more, by ...
Press and hold the power button for previous or next track. Assist App when the device is on, and it can Draw O / Draw V / Draw S / Draw M / Draw also be changed to “for power menu”. W /: These can be set as None, open camera, open front camera, record a video, turn on/off Utilities...
Pocket mode: Prevent accidental touches or fingerprint operations when the phone is in Google Play Protect your pocket. OnePlus Laboratory: Google Play Protect regularly checks your apps and device for harmful behavior. You will be A hub for experimental features like DC notified if any security risks are found.
None: Turn on the screen and enter the detection. home screen. Find My Device Swipe: Swipe up on screen to unlock. Find My Device helps you locate your device Pattern: Set a sliding pattern of more than remotely and keeps your data safe if the device four points to unlock.
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Cosmos prompts to add your fingerprint. Ripple Add your fingerprint again after replacing Stripe the protective film. None Add only one fingerprint information at a Pick up your phone to show: Enable this to time.
first. Face Unlock Face unlock assistive lighting: In situation You can add/delete face data and set face where the camera cannot recognize your face, unlock preferences through Face unlock. the screen will light up to help the camera Add face data: Follow the on-screen recognize you.
Edit emergency information and contacts: Device admin apps your medical information Find My Device: Enable to find your device or emergency contacts to help responders in an emergency. to lock or erase data from a lost device. Share location automatically: Automatically SIM card lock share your location with all emergency contacts after an emergency call.
App permission: Set permissions for apps to Set app permissions to use microphone, use location service. contacts, calendar and more. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps Show passwords and services to scan for Wi-Fi and nearby devices at any time. Enable this to display characters as you type and briefly convert them to an encrypted asterisk "*".
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settings, view app info, set notifications and notifications from the notification shade, permissions, and more. Suggested actions and replies, Allow notification dots, set Default notification Recently opened apps: show the apps that sounds and enable/disable Do Not recently opened. Disturb mode.
If enabled, you can choose to receive Amber Set your system language and input method. alerts, extreme threats, severe threats and Languages: Set your system language. more. Tap Add a language to add language. You can set alert preferences. ...
Spell checker: Enable this to automatically Time: Set the system time manually. check spellings when you type. Use network-provided time zone: Enable Autofill service: Enable this to automatically this to use the network providers time zone. fill in saved data when you browse the web or ...
OTG storage language. Transfer data via OTG. Automatically turns off Reset app preferences: after 10 minutes of inactivity. This will reset all preferences for: Experience improvement programs Disabled apps. Disabled app notifications. OnePlus Notifications: Enable to receive...
Guest. System Stability Analytics: Enable to allow Add user: Share the device with other people OnePlus to access system logs anonymously. In by creating additional users. the event of an error, allow a bug report with RAM Boost logs to be submitted.
Google account information, set synchronization items, and remove accounts. Digital Wellbeing & parental OnePlus Account: Log in to your OnePlus controls Account, manage account information, and log out of your account (Tap the menu button Screen time: Show today’s screen wake up...
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Wind Down: Use wind down to disconnect times. Unlocks: Show today’s device unlock times. from your phone and avoid interruptions Notifications: Show today’s notifications while you sleep. When wind down starts, received times. Grayscale removes the screen’s color, do not disturb will mute sounds so you aren’t woken Ways to disconnect: up by calls or notifications.
their screen time. Battery optimization: Optimize battery life by controlling the background behavior of apps, Battery Tap Battery optimization, choose the apps to optimize, and select Optimize or Intelligent Go to Settings > Battery to view battery details Control, or don’t optimize. and set battery preferences.
Android version: This shows the Android Downloads & infrequently used apps. Select the content you want to delete and tap version. FREE UP to release the phone space. Build number: This shows the software Storage manager: To help free up storage version of the phone.
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Hardware version: This shows the hardware version.
Call screen Phone After accepting a call, the interface functions are Dialing as follows: Speaker: Enables loud speaker mode during Method 1: Tap the keypad (dial pad) button, call. enter the contact number, and press the call button to dial the number. ...
Method 1: Enter contact number/name on Contacts the dial pad. Contacts has following functions: Edit, delete, Method 2: Tap and then search for a search, input/output, manage and backup contacts and blacklist. Contact by name Method 3: Switch to the contacts list and tap Add a contact or scroll through the letters on the right side 1.
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“Name sorting rules” and “Hide contacts with a text message. without numbers”. Merge call history: If enabled, call history from Contacts organizing: To set “Favorite the same number will be merged and displayed contacts”, “Contacts groups”, “Account contacts” as a single card. and “SIM card contacts”.
vibration. Filter Video calling: Enable or disable the video Select Filter by calling. All Calls Blocking settings: Incoming Calls Block by keyword: Message including Outgoing Calls specified keyword will be blocked. Blocking notifications: You will be notified ...
Enter the application drawer and open the File to files in Lockbox. Manager application. Messages Categories: Check files by file category, including Documents, Downloads, Recent, Send, receive, and view Messages through the Images, Videos, Audio and so on. Messages app. Storage: View and manage folders and Send message documents stored on your phone.
send a message. Provides the weather forecast and early warning function. View and reply message Check the weather: Open the app drawer Messages are sorted by time. and open the Weather app 1. Open the Messages app. Provides information weather, temperature, the last six days of weather, the 2.
Settings Pressure: Choose the unit of pressure, Hectopascals – hPa, Millimeters of mercury Tap the menu button in the upper right -mmHg Inches of mercury – inHg. corner and select Settings. Weather alert: Enable this to receive ...
Record: multiplication and division calculations. Scientific Calculator: Swipe up on the Start recording: Tap to start recording. horizontal line to display the scientific Pause the recording: Tap to pause a calculator. recording. View history: Tap the “view history” button in ...
Delete recording: Long press want to delete and tap the "delete" button. recording that needs to be deleted and tap Share a note: Open the note you want to the delete button. share, tap the menu button in the upper right corner, select the sharing method, and then Notes App press the page prompt to complete the...
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Camera The OnePlus 8 5G UW camera offers powerful photo and video capabilities, including portrait mode, pro mode, slow-motion video, panorama mode, and more. PHOTO According to the picture, the main interface functions of the camera are as follows:...
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1. Timer: Set timer (optional: 3S, 5S, 10S). 8. Super macro: Place the subject 2.5cm-8cm away in macro mode. 2. Flash: Tap on/off/auto flash. 9. Filter: Tap to switch to None / Matte / Vivid / 3. Zoom: Tap the icon to zoom. B&W filters.
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4. Video: Tap to start/end video. 5. Gallery: Tap to view the latest photo in Gallery. 6. Super steady : With OnePlus 8 5G UW’s advanced image stabilization system, you can record clearer, smoother handheld videos without having to lug around extra...
Time-lapse: Records videos at a high frame Model selection rate. When played, the video appears to be Slide up to enter the camera mode selection moving faster. interface. Panorama: Allows you to take images with a Video: Video shooting function. wide aspect ratio.
timeline list view. stopwatch. Collections: This includes commonly used Alarm albums, recently deleted albums and other Add alarm clock: Tap the "+" button below albums. Tap albums to view specific lists and photos. to add and set a new alarm. ...
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Add region: Tap the earth icon at the bottom the calendar for custom selection. of the screen to check and select the cities Alarm Ringtone: Select the alarm clock from the list. ringtone from system ringtones or local ...
another countdown. Share: Tap to share the timer. Delete countdown: Tap to delete a specific Zen Mode countdown time. Zen Mode allows you to put the phone down Pause: Tap to pause a countdown. and enjoy your life. Once started, it can’t be ...
OnePlus phone. Note: Please update and install the OnePlus Refer to "Transfer data to OnePlus 8 5G UW" for Switch from Play store first. more details. "OnePlus Switch" allows you to quickly migrate...
Back up data Google Apps 1. Open the OnePlus Switch app Enjoy applications powered by Google. Visit 2. Select Backup and Restore > New Backup Google.com to learn more. 3. Select the data that you want to back up Google 4.
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open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data Drive from your computer to your mobile device. Open, view, and share files saved to your Google Gmail Drive cloud account. Send and receive email with Google's web- based email service. A video calling app that allows you to connect Maps with the people who matters most.
is on. There are three modes: Heads up, Text Gaming mode only and Block. OxygenOS provides "Gaming mode" to stop you 4. Notifications for 3 party calls: The voice or from being disturbed when you are gaming. You video calls from social media apps will show can configure this in Game Space App.
8. Intelligent network management: In case phone will not ring or vibrate when it receives a of network delay, it automatically switches to notification, except for alarms and settings. a better network, which may consume Scroll to the notification bar and tap to enable mobile data.
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & device Screen pinning connection > Cast When screen pinning is enabled, you will not be 2. Tap the menu button in the upper right able to switch to other screens, such as the corner and select Enable wireless display home screen.
1. Make sure screen pinning is turned on. Go to Setting > Utilities > Parallel Apps. The list will show you the applications that supports 2. Tap Recent button to enter the Recent the Parallel apps. Tap the application to open apps list.
* This function needs to be supported by the application itself. Hidden Space 1. Slide outwards with two fingers on the home screen to enter Hidden Space 2. Slide to the right in the drawer to enter Hidden Space...
1. When powered on, Press power button and Create a backup or recovery when needed. volume up button simultaneously, and then Backup and restore by OnePlus tap "Restart" to reboot the device. Switch 2. When powered on, long press the power...
data on the phone. Create backup Factory reset 1. Access Settings > Accounts, login Google account and enable Account sync. Note: 2. Wait system complete 1. Restoring factory settings will wipe all app synchronization automatically. data, contacts, text messages, and so on. 3.
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all data (factory reset) 2. Tap ERASE ALL DATA 3. Enter passcode. 4. Wait till the factory reset is complete.
Drag your finger to move around the screen. Magnify with triple-tap Loosen the fingers and return to the original Go to Settings > System > Accessibility > position. Magnification > Magnify with triple-tap. Note: Once enabled, use one finger to quickly tap three times on the screen to zoom in.
Go to Settings > System > Accessibility and enable "Color inversion" to invert the display colors. Color correction Deuteranomaly: red-green Protanomaly: red-green Tritanomaly: blue-yellow High contrast text Go to Settings > System > Accessibility > High contrast text. Enable this function to increase the contrast with background.
To the Legal Notice maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances shall OnePlus or any of Declaration its licensors be responsible for any loss of data Without prior written permission of OnePlus,...
® ETSI. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, OnePlus is constantly striving to protect your Inc. personal information. To better understand how The N-Mark is a trademark or we protect your personal information, you can registered trademark of NFC Forum, read our "Privacy Policy"...
• Please do not store or carry your mobile phone Safety or accessories near liquid or flammable gas. Please read all the safety and health information • Do not place the phone near magnetic cards carefully before using your device to ensure its or other magnetic objects, since information safe and proper operation.
• Please do not use the phone if antenna is damage the phone or violate local regulations damaged. Otherwise, it could cause injury. for radio devices. OnePlus will not take any • Please keep metallic objects away from phone responsibility for accidents or problems caused receiver.
Your distortion, or leakage, immediately discontinue phone can only use OnePlus authorized usage of the device and contact customer batteries. Using third-party products may cause support. battery leakage, overheating or fires.
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• Do not disassemble or modify charger, as this charge properly. may lead to personal injury, electric shock or fire. • Please only use the official OnePlus charger. • Do not touch the charger, cable or power Using unauthorized chargers can be dangerous...
socket with wet hands, as this may cause electric Driving Safety shock. • Safety should take priority when you are • Do not place heavy objects on the power cord operating a vehicle. Be sure to obey related or attempt to modify any cables. regulations in the area or country in which you •...
before using this device. If you have the Health Information following symptoms: headache, dizziness, • To prevent possible hearing convulsion, eyes or muscle cramps, loss of damage, do not listen at high consciousness, or involuntary body movements, volume levels for long periods. please stop using the device immediately and seek medical attention.
unauthorized modifications or changes to this FCC Regulatory Conformance equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user's authority to operate the FCC Statement equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and rules.
However, there is no guarantee that interference - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV will not occur in a particular installation. If this technician for help. equipment does cause harmful interference to FCC Caution radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and •...
15mm.The highest averaged power density in US must be fixed to US operation channels tested at 2mm for 5G NR mode is 0.63W/m². only. • Tests for SAR are conducted using standard RF Exposure Information (SAR) operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified •...
• While there may be differences between the metallic components to support the minimum SAR levels of various devices and at various distance of body-worn operation. Cases with positions, they all meet the government metal parts may change the RF performance of requirement.
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phone to be tested and rated under the and T3 or T4 for inductive coupling. These American National Standard Institute (ANSI) ratings are given on a scale from one to four, C63.19-2011 hearing compatibility where four is the most compatible. Your phone standards.
• This phone has been tested and rated for use • Hearing devices may also be rated. Your with hearing aids for some of the wireless hearing device manufacturer or hearing health technologies that it uses. However, there may be professional may help you find this rating.
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help you save energy and extend battery life. • Only operate your phone between 35% to 85% humidity. • Clean your phone and charger with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the screen comes into contact • Do not place the phone on uneven or stable with liquid or dust, please clean it immediately.
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