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+## This file must be *NOT* checked into Version Control Systems,
+# as it contains information specific to your local configuration.
+#
+# Location of the Android SDK. This is typically:
+# - Windows: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk
+# - Mac: /Users/YourUsername/Library/Android/sdk
+# - Linux: /home/YourUsername/Android/Sdk
+#
+# Copy this file to local.properties and update the path below:
+
+sdk.dir=/path/to/your/android/sdk