u/Specialist-West-1911

Hi everyone, dealing with an issue where my S21 + 5g will not update to a current version. I have an unlocked SM-G996U still running Android 12 on Tmo network. I know this phone is really old at this point, so I will be replacing in the next 6 months. However, I am unable to use many apps due to outdated software. I have tried using the OTA method as well as Smart Switch and neither will prompt the update. What else can I do?

So, I'm listening to 1Q84 for the millionth time and find myself loving the "gumshoe" aspect of the Ushikawa storyline more and more. I've also come to the conclusion that Ushikawa is, hands down, my favorite character of his. I just love the pavement pounding, working with 'Bat' and even the descriptions of his makeshift surveillance digs in Tengo's apt complex. I find myself even skipping the Aomami sections just to get back into the thrill of the hunt 😂

Anyway, I had a thought; what if Murakami made a dedicated mystery novel? I mean, most of his works have us trying to figure out what the hell is going on in general, but it would be great fun to see how a mystery would go as only Murakami could do. Hell, Ushikawa could even be the main protagonist as he's already appeared in other works.

Would you be into it? Would it work? Has he done something like this already (I haven't read everything he's done yet)?