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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Something is crashing or not working as intended
+
+---
+
+## Environment
+
+**App version:**  <!-- Add branch if necessary -->  
+**Android version:**  <!-- If customize ROM, write which -->  
+**Device information:**  <!-- Manufacturer and model -->  
+
+## Description
+
+**Expected behavior:** 
+
+**Current behavior:** 
+
+## Steps to reproduce
+
+1. This
+2. Than that
+3. Then
+
+## Images <!-- if available, else delete -->  
+
+## Stacktrace/Logcat <!-- if available, else delete -->  
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+## Environment
+
+**App version:**  <!-- Add branch if necessary -->  
+**Android version:**  <!-- If customize ROM, write which -->  
+**Device information:**  <!-- Manufacturer and model -->  
+
+## Description
+
+**What you'd like to happen:** 
+
+**Alternatives you've considered:** <!-- if available, else delete -->  
+
+**Images:** <!-- if available, else delete -->  
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+## Connection with issue(s)
+
+Resolve issue #???
+
+<!-- Required: this reference (one or many) will be closed upon merge. Ideally it has the acceptance criteria and designs for features or fixes related to the work in this Pull Request -->
+
+Connected to #???
+
+<!-- Optional: other issues or pull requests related to this, but merging should not close it -->
+
+## Testing and Review Notes
+
+<!-- Required: steps to take to confirm this works as expected or other guidance for code, UX, and any other reviewers -->
+
+
+## Screenshots or Videos
+
+<!-- Optional: to clearly demonstrate the feature or fix to help with testing and reviews -->
+
+## To Do
+
+<!-- Add “WIP” to the PR title if pushing up but not complete nor ready for review -->
+- [ ] double check the original issue to confirm it is fully satisfied
+- [ ] add testing notes and screenshots in PR description to help guide reviewers
+- [ ] request the "UX" team perform a design review (if/when applicable)