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Firefox!

It looks like the beta to firefox is out i just installed it heres the link
Its about time we get a good browser.

It's not that great.
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malicenfz said:
It's not that great.
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not yet, but it will be!

meh...Dolphin HD has done me no wrong.

[email protected] beta
its buggy yeah, but they will fix that. LOVE the bookmark/password sync with your desktop pc, and as soon as they fix addons and JIT.... oh man its gonna be nice.

^nice avatar, the att logo imposed over the death star, kinda acurate.
ill give fire fox a shot. i kinda like opera mini but firefox looks cool

Wrong forum. This is an app right. And there are many better browsers currently than firefox.

Just tested it, I love desktop Firefox, but this version is much slower, and is having much bigger problems with elements like Flash than default browser - it definitly has much to improve.
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It's very buggy

Everything takes time to improve. No doubt mozilla will be making it better
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Ok. Just installed and tested it out. it sucks. Way slower than stock browser and flash doesnt work at all, what gives. I was hoping hulu would work. No dice. I know its just beta though oh well
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Its got a nice UI, but its pretty slow right now.
Stock browser as always been the fastest and the must compatible with websites (formatting).
However, xScope comes as a very close second with great speed and functionality. The new version has a nice ui, but the free version has a watermark (xScope 6). The old paid version is now free on the developer's website however.
(these comments are based on my experiences looking for the best browser)
Stay with stock or try xscope imo
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Reefermattness said:
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its buggy yeah, but they will fix that. LOVE the bookmark/password sync with your desktop pc, and as soon as they fix addons and JIT.... oh man its gonna be nice.
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Yeah, the sync is one thing that I live by right now as I move from OSX, Ubuntu, Windows, Android it is nice to have the same thing everywhere. Marry it up with LastPass and all is rocking perfect.
I have Dolphin HD as my primary still though. Firefox will get there. I suspect that as the tablets start hitting the market, and FF4 goes mainstream we will see a huge push in this dev as there will be a huge market for it.

I downloaded the fennec browser but how can I install it. When I try to open it I get a message saying its blocked because its not from android marketplace?
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I downloaded the fennec browser but how can I install it. When I try to open it I get a message saying its blocked because its not from android marketplace?
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Need to be rooted - or you can use the Wonder Machine to sideload applications to your phone.

I think we are losing sight of the fact that this is a BETA! nowhere near the final product, I have been testing this app since pre-alpha and it has made miles of improvements, if the fixes continue at the rate they have been since it was available for download, the final product will sail

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I think we are losing sight of the fact that this is a BETA! nowhere near the final product, I have been testing this app since pre-alpha and it has made miles of improvements, if the fixes continue at the rate they have been since it was available for download, the final product will sail
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Totally agree. This product is no release candidate. Look at it for potential, not current usability.

New beta is now smoother and faster than dolphin
Still no flash, and the dumb thing restarts everytime you go into it. You lose your last webpage.
I also noticed that you can't pass url's into it (like out of an sms)
Using it sparingly now over dolphin because it's smoother. No replacement yet.

I just downloaded and installed the latest. Slow and buggy.
Uninstalled.
Will definitely try at a future time.
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Everytime I open more than 3 windows it crasher.
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Is it me or has Facebook app gotten worst? [android]

Browsing around in the app I think ever since the overhaul all the pages/sections of the app are html based... Before in older versions it seemed more responsive and part of the app, now everything is less integrated and more html to my eyes...
The regulars mobile page looks a lot better minus the I.M
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In my opinion the Facebook app has always sucked horribly. I have had it rated one star ever since I had my HTC G1. They have a lot to do to improve it and the dev support just seems to not be there, they are more into updating the iOS version assuming everyone is happy with the half ass android version.
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The fact that the mobile version looks just like the ios app proves your point of them being more focused on playing with apples.... Sucks
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yeah,for sure i don't like facebook apps either
but you can try friendcaster
i'm using it till now

*ahem* "worse"
And yes, it's abominable
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Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.

The newer version has a lot of lag, i installed it only for direct-photo upload in general i use the desktop version of the website with Opera

Just use the mobile version of the site. Much better.

agree, facebook does suck, but its still one of the better ways to communicate...although i dont know why the FB developers always try to "improve somethin"...because it always ends like a catastrophy

Rudoslav said:
agree, facebook does suck, but its still one of the better ways to communicate...although i dont know why the FB developers always try to "improve somethin"...because it always ends like a catastrophy
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Everybody (mostly) has a facebook, we might not like it but to bad some friends aren't as techy enough to switch to something better

conantroutman said:
Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.
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Totally agreed!
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+2 for friendcaster.
-My life is a shooting range, people never change-

conantroutman said:
Don't use FB. Problem= Solved.
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What social network do you suggest so? I think its just easy because everybody has it.
Google+ is getting there with tech minded people, but I don't have one friend who has G+.
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+1 for friendcaster, it just makes more sense.

It is really the worst facebook apps EVER..

Facebook is becoming worse and worse....not just the app
i am keeping my account just to send messages to some friends living abroad.

Let's be realistic and say that the android app faaarrrr exceeds the blackberry app??

V1.8 supposedly is on its way out with some UI changes, as for functionality, well thats to be found out
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Tachi91 said:
V1.8 supposedly is on its way out with some UI changes, as for functionality, well thats to be found out
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Where is it? Well, THEY NO SUPPORT ICS!
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http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...s-app-on-the-way/&category=classic&postPage=1
They emphasize Places.. even though they were going to get rid of it last time i checked
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Facebook is horrible on JB/N7...missing features?

Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
Post thoughts and maybe we can narrow it down!

I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.

Friendcaster is a good alternative and in many ways superior to the Facebook app - you can have multiple log ins/accounts and much more responsive than facebook
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I'm seeing the same issue. I've heard good things about Friendcaster as a superior replacement so I'd try that.
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hotleadsingerguy said:
Good afternoon XDA!
Having received my N7 yesterday, I didn't get to play with it too much until later on at night. One of the first things I noticed was that the Facebook app on the device is missing many of the main features. I'm not sure if it's a JellyBean issue (as my Galaxy Nexus is CDMA and I haven't modded it to JB yet) or a N7 issue, but there's no way to see someone's Pictures, Info, or Favorites. What I mean is that if you go to someone's profile the only thing visible is their Wall. There's no way to go into the other sections of someone's profile. The only way to see their pictures is if they post them on their walls.
Anyone else notice this? For those that have, if you also have JellyBean on another device does it do it there, as well? I just have no way of knowing if this is a JB issue or a device-specific issue. I can't seem to find any other complaints, which I'm a bit confused by...I understand that this device is extremely new, but a *vast* majority of Android users also spend quite a bit of time on Facebook, so I'd be surprised if nobody had run into this issue before me (or at least made comments on it).
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I have both the Galaxy Nexus on JB and the N7, I can definitely confirm that the FB app is lacking on the N7 especially when going into peoples profiles. However on the Galaxy Nexus it has every single feature that it had on GB and ICS. No idea what the deal is with the N7 version of the app.

Facebook app isn't set up for tablets on JB as far as I'm aware. Give them a bit to update the app and we will see.

No your wrong, its not the fact its a tablet on jelly bean, its the fact its a tablet.
My transformer prime has the exact same problem and its on ics
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Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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I was thinking the same thing earlier today. Hopefully it gets an update soon!
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jotei66 said:
Early days I think we will get a better update in due course, not so much a Facebook freak anyway but does fine for my use's
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Early day's? The problems been there Fot every android tablet, facebook app sucks ass and they don't seem to care. Friendcaster whilst not being as pretty gives tonnes more functionality
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Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Just my 2 cents, but FB apps in general on all devices are poorly optimized. One of the few things i'd rather view with a browser.

FB for Phone on Tablet
Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?

mxporkchop said:
Is there a way to install the FB app that runs on smartphones on the N7?
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That's what you have installed. The app adjusts itself based on being on a tablet or phone.
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You can't interact with people that disable third party access on FB when using Friend caster. Just a heads up.
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akarol said:
Friendcaster is light years ahead of FB app. Try it for free then get the ad free version. You'll thank me.
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Is there any difference between the Pro version and the Free, other than ads? $5 is not worth it for me for ads...

The Facebook app is terribad on every platform, and every form factor. Just don't bother using it.

Best browser for nexus 7

Firefox vs chrome vs Dilphin ..
Addons vs speed vs gestures, which is better in ur experience ?

I periodically try the others, but keep going back to Maxthon. Not much in the way of add-ons, but then I don't need much. The built-in "reader" mode works for most sites and gives an easy-to-read, clutter-free experience.

Boat browser, by far.
"What do you tell a man with two black eyes? Nothing. He has already been told twice."

Firefox beta
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Tried a lot of browsers but stock browser is still my favourite by far. Its Quick Controls feature is something I can't live without.

I was actually getting fed up last night with chrome and chrome beta crashing every 2 seconds so i jumped on play store and grabbed a random browser just for fun, i found UC Browser HD and so far i absolutely love it! It works great in portrait and landscape and it feels like it loads pages really quick. Also, i almost forget to mention two finger swipe for adding and closing tabs and a handy little toolbar on the bottom right that you can add shortcuts to, right under where your right thumb usually rests.
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I'd like to mention that for me UC browser was horrible because it spammed my devices. I complained directly in their forum and asked for ad free version but they don't have a pay version. So for me UC was out of the game.
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random hero said:
I'd like to mention that for me UC browser was horrible because it spammed my devices. I complained directly in their forum and asked for ad free version but they don't have a pay version. So for me UC was out of the game.
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Oh really? I haven't seen a single ad, maybe because I'm running an ad blocker
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Opera Mobile. On Presto, of course.
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For me it's mostly chrome as I have no bugs and it works flawlessly with chrome on my desktop for bookmarks and tabs. Stock browser for everything else because of flash.. And the speed. Gotta love that speed.

It seems like everyone is stating something else. I think it's best to just try some and see for yourself.
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Remcotjuuh said:
It seems like everyone is stating something else. I think it's best to just try some and see for yourself.
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Just like roms and kernels, that is the one universally correct answer.
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I prefer using the stock aosp browser but on my n7 it geta wonky on every rom ive tried. It will randonly freeze up and fc and stop being able to go back to the last page. I dont have time to get around and try every rom because of time and because i have 3 users on the device so restoring is a *****. If someone could pm me a rom that the aosp browser (not chrome) works good for them id appreciate it.

Opera is amazing. Chrome is good. Firefox has really upped their game lately and I still hate stock.
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Triscuit said:
Oh really? I haven't seen a single ad, maybe because I'm running an ad blocker
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Well, I use ad blocker, too. When using UC Browser the first page/start screen showed always ads. To be true, if you're willing you can ignore it... but I am very sensitive to ads. They annoy me. :angel:
For all fans of Dolphin browser ->
read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529
Right now I'm using stock CM browser.

The AOSP browser by a long mile, IMHO... Sure, the other browsers (Dolphin, Opera, Maxthon) might have more options (lots of bells and whistles), but AOSP has the edge in terms of speed and smoothness.
For anybody not rooted or unwilling to flash a custom ROM, then Lightning Browser is the next best thing to the AOSP browser... (IMHO, of course).
Here are the links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113198
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.browser.barebones&hl=en
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youdug said:
I prefer using the stock aosp browser but on my n7 it geta wonky on every rom ive tried. It will randonly freeze up and fc and stop being able to go back to the last page. I dont have time to get around and try every rom because of time and because i have 3 users on the device so restoring is a *****. If someone could pm me a rom that the aosp browser (not chrome) works good for them id appreciate it.
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Hi, youdug...
I've never experienced any problems with the AOSP browser in Paul O' Briens MoDaCo ROMs... including the CyanogenMod variant I'm currently running...
http://www.modaco.com/forum/657-google-asus-nexus-7-nexus7modacocom
Hope this is of some use.
Rgrds,
Ged.

On my Galaxy 3, I prefer Boat Browser (it's unbelievable fast),
But on my n7, I use Firefox because of f-sync, add-ons and flash...
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Tried almost all browsers in market and my favorite browser is AOSP browser love that speed and flash support. But sometime using Chrome because of browser sync feature is really useful.

How do I get firefox to work with flash ?
I tried installing the archived android flash from adobe website and nothing ?

I've recently switched to AOSP browser, and I'm happy with it.
I used chrome before, but got annoyed by those popup bubbles when clicking links, because it ended up showing a bubble EVERY time I'd click something.
And also I can't stand their text scaling, most signatures on XDA were MASSIVE while actual posts were tiny.
I tried other browsers as well, every one had something that bugged me (like swiping from one side would bring up a menu or such...)
I still use Firefox occasionally when chrome or AOSP won't download something or for very rare flash.

Choppy scrolling in Facebook app

Anyone else getting terrible performance from the Facebook app? I've had much better scrolling with my HOXL. I've now begun using the Web touch version, since it's working much better.
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Yeah same here. Only app I notice it in though. Was better on my HOX too
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Same, been using atrium instead

Probably an issue with FB app not optimized for the S600 It kinda is the first phone to release with this SoC

Me as well. Also seeing lag in play store. Anyone else?

Someone mentioned that enabling gpu rendering would fix this but don't know if it's true. Don't really use Facebook.
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If you think that's bad, you should try Facebook Home. I actually like FB Home (leaving a shortcut in the app drawer to Apex) but when I tried it on the HTC One, it was so choppy.