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....?
Related
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.
I'm running the latest liberty rom and i was wondering if there is a way to set the browser to not use mobile web and just open the regular web page all the time
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I can't remember if you can change the user agent but I know you can in other browsers such as Opera and Dolphin.
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Shouldn't I be able to just type something in the address bar to disable it? I wonder?
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You could always see if you can get a URL that indicates non-mobile. Sometimes I have seen a www.whatever.com/index.php?m=0 or something similar where the m means mobile and 0 means false. Maybe bookmark the URLs? Lemme look for a setting in the default Android browser.
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Nope, no setting. Try Dolphin or Opera.
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CM7's browser has options for this. You could potentially compile the CM7 browser for the motoblur framework (I know there is a technique to do this) and put it in /system/data/ in place of Liberty's browser. Obviously it's not nearly as simple as that, but if you really want user-agent settings in the browser, that seems like the way to go. Otherwise, you can flash CyanogenMod now and deal with some of the audio and camera issues, or wait until it's stable to get the user-agent settings.
I would assume the browser would respond to 'about:debug'?
Type about:debug in the address bar and hit go/enter/whatever. It shouldn't visibly do anything. Then hit the menu button > More > Settings > UAString (very last on the list) and change it to 'Desktop'.
It doesn't really stick (you may have to do this each time you launch the browser), but it does work.
Thanks man that works perfect exactly what I wanted
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Hello everybody i'm using the kingdroid rom on my note and i wonder is it any way to get
desktop mode in stock browser?
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In the address bar just type in about:useragent and you are free to select desired user-agent from drop-down menu which pops up.
This seems to set it globally.
Is there a way to set it for particular pages?
I bookmark the desktop URL for some pages, but when I open the bookmark, it automatically loads the mobile version.
When I change the option using the about:useragent setting, then everypage opens up as the desktop version, but there are some pages that I would still like to use the mobile version.
thanks,
Rich
Hi guys! I just wanted to confirm there is no way to set the browser to show the desktop view by default from setting. Cause I could have sworn I saw it somewhere on my phone, in the setting menu (either in app setting or from main setting menu), but now that i want to set it up I couldnt find it.
keranjang said:
Hi guys! I just wanted to confirm there is no way to set the browser to show the desktop view by default from setting. Cause I could have sworn I saw it somewhere on my phone, in the setting menu (either in app setting or from main setting menu), but now that i want to set it up I couldnt find it.
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Go to :
settings
Advanced
User agent
Select Desktop
That's it mate!
Hope that helps!
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sotiris20 said:
Go to :
settings
Advanced
User agent
Select Desktop
That's it mate!
Hope that helps!
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is it for dolphin setting? I thought there's one on the main setting itself without having to go into the app.
keranjang said:
is it for dolphin setting? I thought there's one on the main setting itself without having to go into the app.
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I don't use dolphin but it's the on both the stock browser and Opera, so it must be something like that on dolphin too bro.
You have to go into the app to find these options!
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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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