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Why doesn't the Browser have user/desktop default option?

Google touts: desktop quality page displays...but the stock browser chooses the mobile site version by default! Makes no sense. All other browsers offer the desktop option.
(I know about 'about:debug'.....I'm talking about default.
Thanks

I believe its because on most mobile sites you can find what you are looking for faster then on the desktop version. Either way, I hate when I am directed to the mobile ones and more so now that we have flash (they don't show up on mobile view).

Exactly. Thing is its the 'google-android' browser. You'd think ...at least with Froyo/flash it'd be set at desktop by default.
Don't get it.

It has always had this option. Type about:debug in the address bar, then go to browser settings and at the bottom will be user agent string. Change it to desktop.
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And websites going to mobile versions has nothing to do with Google or their browser. The web master of each site is responsible for this, and for not giving you a clickable link to the full version.
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I know about that option... I'm talking about having it as a default. That process in addition to bring a pain in the ass...is short lived ...have to keep repeating it.

Well in that case is there any other phone on the market that gives you that option out of the box?
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RogerPodacter said:
Well in that case is there any other phone on the market that gives you that option out of the box?
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Nokia N900 loads all websites in full desktop view no matter what

What is Google supposed to do about this? The people designing the website are the ones that control how their site looks and if they want to detect what browser you are using and serve you a different design based on it then that's their choice.
I agree that a lot of mobile versions suck, but some are nice. If you want to fake what browser you are using, the debug option is for you.

Many sites have a link at the bottom of the page to load the desktop version. I can't think of any site that I have visited that did not have this option.

I'd just like the option to set desktop in the stock browser settings itself. As in all other browsers....especially with froyo.. I BELIEVE the pre-froyo browser had a settings check use or not use mobile site versions

skyfire browser has a handy button for defining & quickly altering this on it's adress bar.
there's a form of flash on there too, use that.

[Q] Browser Mobile View

How do I remove/disable mobile view? Its not in the settings.
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any luck?
same problem on my toy, too
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Hi, had the same problem here. for me, this worked:
open up your stock browser
Type "about:debug" in the address line and press enter (no quotations)
Hit "menu" and select "Settings"
You now see all kind's of debugging settings, including "UA String"
Click that and select "Desktop"
Open up your stock browser.
cheers!

I wonder if some firmwares or operators removed the ability to change the User agent in the stock browsers. I checked this on 2.1 and just checked now on 2.2 and I am unable to change the user agent as I the settings don't appear.
If you are like me to change your user agent your need to type about:useragent and from that popup you can change to desktop, iphone etc etc.
I find it is bugged a little though because one you first enter it is using a custom uastring for 2.2 froyo the android one is 2.1 so could be a good idea to maybe back up the current custom one.

[Q] autohides what Im typing on a google search ?

Just got an Incredible S
when I type a search into the google home page
It auto hides what I'm typing as if I was entering a password.
its totally annoying
example
I type
curry house
as I get to the h in house I see this
******h
when done I see
***********

cirian75 said:
Just got an Incredible S
when I type a search into the google home page
It auto hides what I'm typing as if I was entering a password.
its totally annoying
example
I type
curry house
as I get to the h in house I see this
******h
when done I see
***********
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I get the same thing. How to disable the autohide feature in google?

disable instant search at the google search options

Tried that, it still does it.

Ive downloaded Dolphin HD
same issue on the google search page
set to iphone setting, issue sorted.
this is a bodge though, not a fix

cirian75 said:
Ive downloaded Dolphin HD
same issue on the google search page
set to iphone setting, issue sorted.
this is a bodge though, not a fix
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How did you do that?

solution
Menu > settings > turn off/untick mobile view
restart browser = sorted

cirian75 said:
solution
Menu > settings > turn off/untick mobile view
restart browser = sorted
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Sweet! That works. But now the browser is huge. lol But thanks!

cirian75 said:
Just got an Incredible S
when I type a search into the google home page
It auto hides what I'm typing as if I was entering a password.
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Ah, so I'm not the only one having this problem...
Picked up a new Incredible S over the weekend (my old Desire died on me ...). I just starting having this same problem yesterday and initially thought my Swype installation screwed something up. Odd that it only seems to affects the Google home page. For instance, if you're on the news.google.com page and type in the search box, all is fine...
I also tried using Dolphin browser but had the same problem.
Problem with Cirian75's solution is then you lose the benefit of viewing mobile formatted pages...

I think google has done something recently to its search page and its not the phones.

Same thing, and appeared only today and only on mobile Google search page. Browser thinks that's a password form and fills the input text with points. There's also no option to type in other than english.
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so we agree, we think google has messed up the code on the mobile search page
Nothings wrong with the phones suddenly, its google mobile search page thats gone tits up.

Same problem, and it only started happening yesterday, Google must have done something
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Seems to have been fixed today. Working fine with both swype and stock keyboard. Didn't change anything on my phone.
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appears so

I can't get swype to work how did u
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gemini002 said:
I can't get swype to work how did u
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long press in a text box, select 'input method" and switch back to the original keyboard, then select input method again and switch back to swype.

Yup. All's working fine now. Weird...

How to set UserAgent on Gingerbread

For all who like the new smooth Gingerbread stock browser but would like to set the User Agent, here are the steps to do so:
1. Open your stock browser
2. Type about:debug in the address bar
3. Press the menu key and tap on Settings
4. The latest option (UAstring) allows you to change your User Agent
5. Disable the "Show Java console" option.
This option is ignored unless about:debug is enabled. So if you see you're getting redirected to the mobile versions of websites you'll just have to retype it again in the address bar.
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The settings are not saved after killing the browser or reboot. The only way to make it permanent is to edit the browser apk.
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On Gingerbread they are saved. I have reboteed 4 times since editing that option and it never reverted back to default.
No need to edit the apk, so
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It doesnt save for me either.
Never has on any device i have used ua string on
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If you look in the uastring field it wil show you "desktop" but if you try let say bbc.com the browser will redirect you to the mobile site.
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On Gingerbread they are saved. I have reboteed 4 times since editing that option and it never reverted back to default.
No need to edit the apk, so
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I have this issue too. Even if I change it, it seems like it won't work unless I actually open up settings, and reselect Desktop (even if it is already selected), then reload the site.
It also does not persist through closing/reopening.

lucian777 said:
If you look in the uastring field it wil show you "desktop" but if you try let say bbc.com the browser will redirect you to the mobile site.
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I tried this and it works!
Even tried opening bbc.com and it shows the full desktop view on mine.
Thanks!

I'm curious, are you guys using Gingerbread's stock browser now, but were using a different browser when you were in Froyo?

Ok, I got it. The browser does save the setting, but it ignores it unless debug mode is on: try rebooting, go to bbc.com and you'll get the mobile version; type about:debug and reload the page: Full desktop version! So as a temporary workaround it is enough to type about:debug when the browser is opened; I suggest also disabling "show java console" within the settings. In the meanwhile I'll edit the apk so that this option isn't ignored, shouldn't take long once I get to use a pc
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steckums said:
I have this issue too. Even if I change it, it seems like it won't work unless I actually open up settings, and reselect Desktop (even if it is already selected), then reload the site.
It also does not persist through closing/reopening.
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Same here.
Does ediing the apk file help?

Anyone found a way to make this permanent yet??
Really love to use the stock browser if only i could have it load desktop uastring by default

Overcome RC1 keeps the UA setting

chiasottis said:
For all who like the new smooth Gingerbread stock browser but would like to set the User Agent, here are the steps to do so:
1. Open your stock browser
2. Type about:debug in the address bar
3. Press the menu key and tap on Settings
4. The latest option (UAstring) allows you to change your User Agent
5. Disable the "Show Java console" option.
This option is ignored unless about:debug is enabled. So if you see you're getting redirected to the mobile versions of websites you'll just have to retype it again in the address bar.
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is this info still valid?
on my sgs2 seems there isn't UAString.
debug voices are:
show javascript console
single column rendering
use wide viewport
normal rendering
enable tracing
enable light touch
enable navigation cache dump
set JS flags

work like a charm.. thanks!
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what if i have everything but the UAstring option....?

Browser2Ram--reduce/eliminate browser lag--Root only

I'm not sure if this app has hit the Xoom yet, but since it has worked wonders on both my Transformer Infinity and my Nexus 7, I tried it with my Xoom, and it really improved my browsing experience. It works on AOSP browser and Chrome and may also work with other 3rd party browsers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34885711&postcount=58
Install the app (you may need to reboot) and grant root permission, and then, in your browser, type about:debug and hit enter. Go to browser settings and you should see the debug menu. Put a checkmark next to Set CPU Upload Path and Enable Light Touch. I uncheck View Java Console and leave everything else as is. Close settings and enjoy your new, smoother scrolling browser.
I also like using an app like Cool Tool (available in PlayStore) to monitor my ram. So far, so great!
I had nothing to do with the development of this wonderful app and the link points to t3hSteve who's the one who should get the thanks. If you try it, share your experience!

okantomi said:
Install the app (you may need to reboot) and grant root permission, and then, in your browser, type about:debug and hit enter. Go to browser settings and you should see the debug menu. Put a checkmark next to Set CPU Upload Path and Enable Light Touch. I uncheck View Java Console and leave everything else as is. Close settings and enjoy your new, smoother scrolling browser.
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How do you get the debug menu in Chrome - about:debug goes nowhere? Works great in stock browser tho, thanks!

haydnlj said:
How do you get the debug menu in Chrome - about:debug goes nowhere? Works great in stock browser tho, thanks!
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Yeah, I think debug menu may only work in stock browser as I've laid it out. Maybe someone else knows how to do it.

I encountered the same problem. My assumption was that enabling it in stock browser automatically enabled it to work in chrome....
I feel like its working though. The browsers are fast
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