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App Store
Please be advised that a software update is now available that provides access to an Apps Store directly from your G Tablet. Owners of the G Tablet will receive an automatic notice of the new software upgrade. Users can then simply click on the Apps Store icon from their G Tablet to gain access to 1,000's of leading Android apps. (Please note that the automatic notification requires that the G Tablet has WiFi Internet access upon power-on.)
Adobe Flash Support
The Viewsonic G Tablet hardware and firmware provides full support for the Adobe Flash Player built into the unit. At the time that the G Tablet was manufactured, the Adobe Player application was not available for this product. We anticipate that a version of the Adobe Flash Player Application will be available by December 19, 2010. Owners of the G Tablet will receive an automatic notice that the plug-in is available for download to further expand their web access and entertainment. (Please note that the automatic notification requires that the G Tablet has WiFi Internet access upon power-on.)
anyone get the appstore update?
None here to report
(no mods)
If this is an OTA update, most likely none of us with mods will get it -- it's probably getting pushed down via the TnT OTA service. They might push down an update.zip and then do a reboot into recovery to run it. If that's the case, we might be able to intercept the update. Maybe.
EDIT: I called CS (I love 'em, they are a great bunch to talk to, in all seriousness). Sounds like the update is ready to go and it sounds like it's an OTA update. Lots of bug fixes as well as their App Store, which sounds like a web site of some kind. It may have been pulled at the last minute but should show up this weekend or early next week.
It also sounds like the new shipments to Staples are part of the reason for getting this out so I hope that means they will work overtime to get this out ASAP. We will see.
Ignoring the terrible condition at launch, the update came pretty quickly. Hopefully we'll see more updates.
No update here and I registered my unit right after I got it.
I wonder if there is anything we have to do to get the update?
Update process?
IS there anything that an enduser needs to do to recieve the update? If it's OTA does it ask before it install that update? I keep checking their website but they don't seem to view it as a communication tool. Those poor CS people are about to get swamped I guess
roebeet said:
If this is an OTA update, most likely none of us with mods will get it -- it's probably getting pushed down via the TnT OTA service. They might push down an update.zip and then do a reboot into recovery to run it. If that's the case, we might be able to intercept the update. Maybe.
EDIT: I called CS (I love 'em, they are a great bunch to talk to, in all seriousness). Sounds like the update is ready to go and it sounds like it's an OTA update. Lots of bug fixes as well as their App Store, which sounds like a web site of some kind. It may have been pulled at the last minute but should show up this weekend or early next week.
It also sounds like the new shipments to Staples are part of the reason for getting this out so I hope that means they will work overtime to get this out ASAP. We will see.
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The site is a portal for pocketgear and apps linked there for download. Apparently all "compatible" with tablets. Since a near-full market now works for the Gtablet with the framework data wipe trick, I will wait for you or Roth to post some magic from the official update
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App Store
Please be advised that a software update is now available that provides access to an Apps Store directly from your G Tablet. Owners of the G Tablet will receive an automatic notice of the new software upgrade. Users can then simply click on the Apps Store icon from their G Tablet to gain access to 1,000's of leading Android apps. (Please note that the automatic notification requires that the G Tablet has WiFi Internet access upon power-on.)
Adobe Flash Support
The Viewsonic G Tablet hardware and firmware provides full support for the Adobe Flash Player built into the unit. At the time that the G Tablet was manufactured, the Adobe Player application was not available for this product. We anticipate that a version of the Adobe Flash Player Application will be available by December 19, 2010. Owners of the G Tablet will receive an automatic notice that the plug-in is available for download to further expand their web access and entertainment. (Please note that the automatic notification requires that the G Tablet has WiFi Internet access upon power-on.)
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Where did this information come from? There's no reference to it on their support site and if you go to pocketgear.com it's still not a device you can add.
[ QUOTE=mmracing;9315687]No update here and I registered my unit right after I got it.
I wonder if there is anything we have to do to get the update?[/QUOTE]
I got my update Thursday night. My tablet posted a notification that I had an update available, I clicked on it and it downlozded. It seems to have fixed the clock loosing time, their market app now works, the update icon was changed, wifi seems to be more stable and reliable. They also seem to have addressed the storage card issues, but it still does not recognize my microsd card installed. It sees it but I haven't found a way to access it yet.
Downside: they screwed up the default home page. The three windows are now blank waiting for data. I have not been able to add or change any thing on this screen.
I am running stock tablet no mods.
flash installed from link posted here
launcher pro
adobe reader
kindel app
I don't have any mods on mine either. I have the same software installed as you except I have not installed Flash.
Still nothing on the update here... no notification or anything. I sure hope my registration went through. I saw where somone said they got an email after registering, I did not receive an email.
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I don't have any mods on mine either. I have the same software installed as you except I have not installed Flash.
Still nothing on the update here... no notification or anything. I sure hope my registration went through. I saw where somone said they got an email after registering, I did not receive an email.
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I did not get an email either. This may be a stupid question but did you try to click on the update icon?
rushless said:
The site is a portal for pocketgear and apps linked there for download. Apparently all "compatible" with tablets. Since a near-full market now works for the Gtablet with the framework data wipe trick, I will wait for you or Roth to post some magic from the official update
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That's my goal - I want the update just so I can mod it into TnT Lite 2.00. Right now I have a vanilla config on my device and I'm waiting it out.
I have a feeling that we won't see the update until Monday, but I hope that I'm wrong.
guitar geek said:
I got my update Thursday night. My tablet posted a notification that I had an update available, I clicked on it and it downlozded. It seems to have fixed the clock loosing time, their market app now works, the update icon was changed, wifi seems to be more stable and reliable. They also seem to have addressed the storage card issues, but it still does not recognize my microsd card installed. It sees it but I haven't found a way to access it yet.
Downside: they screwed up the default home page. The three windows are now blank waiting for data. I have not been able to add or change any thing on this screen.
I am running stock tablet no mods.
flash installed from link posted here
launcher pro
adobe reader
kindel app
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They told me that there was a UAT period where the CS reps got the update on their test devices. Perhaps they don't have an actual UAT side and they added it to their production infrastructure instead which would have allowed a few consumers to get the update? That's my guess.
Can you check your kernel version? I'm curious if they sent a new one. Also, do you have an update.zip in the root of your /sdcard and, if so, can you post that? That could be the actual update that they sent down.
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I did not get an email either. This may be a stupid question but did you try to click on the update icon?
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It you are talking about the "Tap UI Network Updater" then yes I have and it says it us up to date. Is there another place that has an update icon?
Thanks for the help!
mmracing said:
It you are talking about the "Tap UI Network Updater" then yes I have and it says it us up to date. Is there another place that has an update icon?
Thanks for the help!
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Yes, that is the icon to update. Just got off the phone with support. The update has been pulled until 11/22. Allegedly there were other things to be included and they wanted to release it all at once, that's what I was told anyway.
jmfrost said:
Yes, that is the icon to update. Just got off the phone with support. The update has been pulled until 11/22. Allegedly there were other things to be included and they wanted to release it all at once, that's what I was told anyway.
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Bad decision on their part - better to have an interim update now and another early next, unless there's a nasty bug in the interim build.
A lot of shoppers will be out this weekend and they really need that firmware update NOW.
EDIT: Added a new thread - I felt this was important enough that it was warranted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846093
jmfrost said:
Yes, that is the icon to update. Just got off the phone with support. The update has been pulled until 11/22. Allegedly there were other things to be included and they wanted to release it all at once, that's what I was told anyway.
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Since I got my G yesterday, I have not seen the App Store anywhere on it. Here is the update I have on mine:
Tap UI Update
Current Version: Flextronics/harmony/harmony/:2.2/FRF91/hudson-20101023-135552-TnT_SVN_2638:user/testkeys
I registered my product this morning (2 hours ago) and haven't received any emails confirming registration from VS.
I do have wifi on at power-on.
Purchased it at Sears outlet for $279 of which I think is a steal just for the hardware.
I am still completely stock - no OTA update yet for me either. I did not get any sort of confirmation email when I registered...the screen just said "Thanks for Registering" and that was it.
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I am still completely stock - no OTA update yet for me either. I did not get any sort of confirmation email when I registered...the screen just said "Thanks for Registering" and that was it.
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Not being released until 11/22. Flash is not in the update.
Mostly stock g-tablet, and no update. I will see what happens on 11/22.
I never got an email reply when I registered my device. Since some here have said they got a reply, I did the registration again. Still no reply.
Just looked and this is new
IMPORTANT! SOFTWARE UPDATE
On November 22nd , 2010 there will be a software update released to all owners of the G Tablet. This update will be automated to your G Tablet when you are connected via wifi, however, some early customers may need to click on the Tap UI icon in the “more” section of your home page to initiate the software update. (The download will take anywhere from 1 minute to 1 hour depending upon your wifi network speed.) Please follow the instructions posted on your G Tablet to install the latest product update which improves your G Tablet experience. This update includes a new Marketplace, additional applications, increased performance and micro SD capabilities. Look for additional updates in the future as we continue to enhance the G Tablet Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Samsung has been on a KitKat spree lately, and it has just about covered most of its popular devices from the last two(ish) years with the update. Today, Verizon updated its support docs for the Galaxy SIII, which indicates that the update is on its way in the coming days, as well.
Aside from KitKat, this update brings a couple of new enhancements, like the inclusion of Isis. Otherwise, it's basically the same song and dance – updated applications, bug fixes, an improved multi-app experience, the like.
Source
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653030
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788294
Good thing I read this or I would have never known :|
TokedUp said:
Good thing I read this or I would have never known :|
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Yes, there shouldn't be discussion threads until and update is going to be released. Not everybody has the time to read through a discussion thread that's been around for months to see if there is an update.
Just my 2¢
Sent by me.
Just got a notification for update! Kitkat 4.4.2 :good:
Me too !!
Me Too !!
Wait, let me post that again
Me too !!
Guess what?
I'm not taking any OTAs
I'm waiting for the developer release so I won't be f---ked.
No me too !
Performed update. Now what is this icon?!
I performed the update last night and now there is an icon in my notification bar that won't go away and doesn't appear when I maximize the window. Its incredibly frustrating!
It won't let me post a link and the image file is too big, so add dropbox to the beginning of this and it is a picture of the icon.
/sh/z6vh4b8g4qknlog/AABIf5TlJUNssKa-q-VC8Dhna
Does anyone know what this is?
Nevermind! Found it doing a google image search. It is the NFC icon and can be accessed by expanding notifications and touching the top right (4 square like) icon. From there you can add the toggle button to your quick menu or turn it off.
this is the point in time were i wish i didnt have an unlocked bootloader
Did the update change/unlock anything useful?
Back when I had JB I asked this forum if I could install KitKat and was told it wasnt possible. Did the update make custom roms possible again?
Stretch31 said:
Back when I had JB I asked this forum if I could install KitKat and was told it wasnt possible. Did the update make custom roms possible again?
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No
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No
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Thanks for the quick reply. That's really disappointing though. I was really disappointed to see that, after updating, my phone doesnt look any different. According to the official kitkat page, I should have new features like immersion, updated hangouts and a new phone app. I don't see any of them, but my phone says its running version 4.4.2 and I'm current on updates. Am I missing something?
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/09/17/report-samsung-launching-android-10-beta-next-month/
do we need to subscribe beta program?
Probably... The details haven't been announced yet.
Any new about it
Looks like the beta is currently available in Korea, and will probably be available through the Samsung Members app later this week.
But I am from Argentine. And here don't come the beta. Any advice to get it?
Just curious, do any of you think if I change my location with a VPN I will be able to get the Beta that was already released in Korea?
I try and when I change my vpn and open samsung members the APK fails
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/galaxy-s10-sm-g975f-official-oneui2-10-t3980879
Check this
It's currently available in the US through Samsung Members for Sprint and T-Mobile only.
One UI 2 beta adds spacing at the bottom of every app which serves no purpose. There are lot of bugs here and there but I have not noticed any app crashes as such.
I am from spain, and I have just installed the beta too.
It has some lag, screen mode seems that always is in vivid instead natural, and still sometimes the screen wake up like if you tap the power button. There are a lot to polish.
Regards
I joined the UI 2 beta but found it much more buggy than previous Samsung betas (like 8 -> 9) and quite honestly there was no discernable difference for my use case scenario. Samsung does a very good job polishing its take on Android so that the next version doesn't seem that much of an upgrade. It reminds me of iOS and macOS upgrades where you need to read up about the differences otherwise you might not realise what was new. Given that is the case I decided to withdraw from the beta program and revert to Android 9 using Odin. For me there were no advantages and many disadvantages in running UI 2 at this stage. I got display glitches like mentioned above, neither Google Pay nor Samsung Pay worked, the navigation bar kept reverting to the old on-screen icon system and UI 2 did not play well with my launcher of choice, Nova. Yes, there are 'solutions' like not using Nova and maybe doing a hard reset after upgrading, but for me it just isn't worth the hassle for no obvious return.
Beta ROM?
Anyway to force subscribe to the beta program, or just get the ROM to flash manually?
codevalley said:
Anyway to force subscribe to the beta program, or just get the ROM to flash manually?
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Just flash the ROM through Odin and you're done. The only downside is that each time a new beta or the final release comes out, you have to flash it with the help of Odin because the OTA updates are tied to the Samsung Members app.
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BTW, what about the image quality of the S10e in Android 10 Beta 6? Did they improve it compared to Android 9 Pie?
Short version: What's the easiest/best way to make sure my (unlocked/Magisk-rooted) 7Pro does NOT upgrade to Android 10?
Long version:
New 1+ owner here after finally giving up on Google's ability to make a phone I like (I have had only Google phones since Nexus One, and just now retiring my Nexus 6) -
Before getting the 7Pro, I got/tried/returned the horrible Pixel 4XL - that I might actually have kept if Google had done a better job on the software - Android 10 and the new Assistant features. (*Shocking to me that out of the box, this brand new factory fresh phone is loaded with GAPPS that lack the features that Google advertises for the phone! Requires many updates, and still doesn't work properly.)
Since I don't want to effectively become a beta-tester for this new stuff, I really want to prevent the 1+ from updating to Android 10 and not quite sure how to make sure:
The phone came with a 9.x version, and did 1 system upgrade to 9.5.13, and it's now telling me another system upgrade is available. But, best I can tell, there is no way to know what build it is going to update to until after it's done?
Android 10 stable branch has been mostly fine. The only bug I've experienced was due to custom kernels and modules. I'd say avoid 10.3 until the wifi brain cpu issue is fixed.
relaxable said:
Short version: What's the easiest/best way to make sure my (unlocked/Magisk-rooted) 7Pro does NOT upgrade to Android 10?
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xxxNoLimits can systemlessly debloat OPBackup if you select that as one of the available options. That will prevent auto updates.
Best as I understand, 9.5.3 was the last Pie Rom. Any further updates will be Q.
June update is ready. Could not get the OTA to come down so I just sideloaded it. No issues. Over 2 gigs in size.
I thought you might be referring to the A13 QPR as well, but it doesn't look like it's updated yet...
wilberfan said:
I thought you might be referring to the A13 QPR as well, but it doesn't look like it's updated yet...
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Today's June update is the stable release of A13 QPR3. There are no more A13 QPR betas with today's stable release.
I'm used to getting Factory Images from here. Maybe it hasn't propagated yet.
wilberfan said:
I'm used to getting Factory Images from here. Maybe it hasn't propagated yet.
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That's the A13 QPR beta page. As I stated earlier, the A13 QPR beta program has ended with today's stable release of QPR3, so that page won't be updating and will probably be removed in the near future.
If you want today's release, go here.
Noobs are so annoying. Thanks for the clarification!
Installed it but however all the new features are missing for me, interesting.
No new wallpapers, palm selfies, all the same as before.
The settings say I'm on 5th of June update.
lesafijndt said:
Installed it but however all the new features are missing for me, interesting.
No new wallpapers, palm selfies, all the same as before.
The settings say I'm on 5th of June update.
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Yep, same here.
Lughnasadh said:
Today's June update is the stable release of A13 QPR3. There are no more A13 QPR betas with today's stable release.
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Not exactly true, but mostly. There should be a QPR beta for the next quarterly drop soon, QPR4. Maybe tomorrow.
Hard to say for sure though. QPR betas are new with A13
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Yep, same here.
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Google at it's finest, hopefully someone will figure it out
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Not exactly true, but mostly. There should be a QPR beta for the next quarterly drop soon, QPR4. Maybe tomorrow.
Hard to say for sure though. QPR betas are new with A13
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I believe the next quarterly drop would be QPR0, as they are numbered 0-3, with 3 being the last quarterly update for the particular OS version. The next QPR stable update, QPR0, should be for stable A14. At least I believe that's how it was for A12 QPRs and QPR betas. I don't believe there's any more QPR testing to do for A13.
But hey, wouldn't be the first time my memory let me down
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I believe the next quarterly drop would be QPR0, as they are numbered 0-3, with 3 being the last quarterly update for the particular OS version. The next QPR stable update, QPR0, should be for stable A14. At least I believe that's how it was for A12 QPRs and QPR betas. I don't believe there's any more QPR testing to do for A13.
But hey, wouldn't be the first time my memory let me down
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Well it is June, and in three months September, so you're probably right. Also, I never realized that the first QPR beta wasn't numbered until you mentioned it here. It's something I never noticed
EDIT: I guess it's time to jump on the beta 14 bug train lol. I'm running it in my P5 and haven't had any major bugs so far with that. Hopefully I have the same with my 7 Pro
lesafijndt said:
Installed it but however all the new features are missing for me, interesting.
No new wallpapers, palm selfies, all the same as before.
The settings say I'm on 5th of June update.
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I believe some apps need to be updated for some of the new features to work. For example, I think think the camera needs to be updated to version 8.9 for the palm thing to work. Same goes for the emoji wallpapers. I believe the Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app needs to be installed or updated.
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I believe some apps need to be updated for some of the new features to work. For example, I think think the camera needs to be updated to version 8.9 for the palm thing to work. Same goes for the emoji wallpapers. I believe the Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app needs to be installed or updated.
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Was actually hoping for this to be true as I had multiple google services updates available, but however even after updating and restarting the phone nothing changed.
lesafijndt said:
Was actually hoping for this to be true as I had multiple google services updates available, but however even after updating and restarting the phone nothing changed.
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I wasn't talking about Google Play Services update. I was talking about specific app updates as I mentioned above, like needing Google Camera 8.9 for the Palm Timer and Macro Focus video.
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I wasn't talking about Google Play Services update. I was talking about specific app updates as I mentioned above, like needing Google Camera 8.9 for the Palm Timer and Macro Focus video.
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So after updating all the apps Pixel 6 Pro is working, the 7 pro is not.
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So after updating all the apps Pixel 6 Pro is working, the 7 pro is not.
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What exactly is not working on your Pixel 7 Pro? You updated the camera and Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app as I mentioned above? Also, some of the features may also require a server side update.
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What exactly is not working on your Pixel 7 Pro? You updated the camera and Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app as I mentioned above? Also, some of the features may also require a server side update.
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Cinematic wallpaper and emoji not working, macro video not working. Lost the clear all notification button on the 7 Pro too. Both phones went through the same update steps, flash phone, check play store few times and update all apps.
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Cinematic wallpaper and emoji not working, macro video not working. Lost the clear all notification button on the 7 Pro too. Both phones went through the same update steps, flash phone, check play store few times and update all apps.
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So you updated Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app (to 1.0.536421669) and Google Camera (to 8.9)? Then I can't answer why Emoji Wallpaper and Macro Video aren't working for you. Cinematic Wallpaper needs a server side update, I believe.
I haven't received the update to Google Camera yet but I did get the Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app update and have those emoji wallpapers in the Wallpaper & Style section.
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So you updated Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app (to 1.0.536421669) and Google Camera (to 8.9)? Then I can't answer why Emoji Wallpaper and Macro Video aren't working for you. Cinematic Wallpaper needs a server side update, I believe.
I haven't received the update to Google Camera yet but I did get the Emoji Workshop Wallpaper app update and have those emoji wallpapers in the Wallpaper & Style section.
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I've got those apps but can't find out how to set a cinematic wallpaper... Guess is activated server side...
I've got no updat available anywhere...