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+## PR Checklist
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+- [ ] The PR title follows our guidelines: https://github.com/NativeScript/NativeScript/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages.
+- [ ] There is an issue for the bug/feature this PR is for. To avoid wasting your time, it's best to open a suggestion issue first and wait for approval before working on it.
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+## What is the current behavior?
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+## What is the new behavior?
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+Fixes/Implements/Closes #[Issue Number].
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