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[Q] Is it just me or...

Is the browser on Gingerbread truly awful?

Im gonna agree. I have problems navigating back on all gb roms, sometimes it just locks up and refuses to do anything, other times it takes ages to load pages.
I've given up on it and use maxathon browser.
Would be nice if we could use the browser from 2.2
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I really hate the default browser on gingerbread, I hate it so much that I went back to froyo because of that.
The part I do not like is where I can't scroll a long page all the way from top to bottom with only one swipe. Samsung for some reason copy that crappy iPhone thing to this phone.
the reason I keep using the default browser not 3rd party one is because it continue to load when the screen is off. Yes, I only have EDGE connection.
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I've also had many problems with it before i went to CM7.

Why using default browser?
Dolphin works just fine.

I find dolphin quite slow tho.
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malcho said:
Why using default browser?
Dolphin works just fine.
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with no flash at all :>

how you all access to xda forum?

hi, for tab user, his you access to this xda forum. I'm using opera but not so user friendly as every time need to zoom in and move left right. when using tapetalk software the font too small and cannot pin zoom. any suggestion to make this wonderfull forum more user friendly?

In Tapatalk, you can change the font size in the settings.
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Tapetalk I change to big font. But still small. Only 2 font size available.
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just get the app

orlandoxpolice said:
just get the app
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hi what app you refering to?

mynewuser said:
hi what app you refering to?
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...he meant going to the Market and search for "XDA".
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nirogu325 said:
...he meant going to the Market and search for "XDA".
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xda premium....well worth it

Xda same with tapatalk.font size still small. It only can select 2 font size.

I'm just using the standard browser of the GT8.9 (which is way better than dolphin, opera & the rest in my opinion) and it works perfect for this forum (in landscape mode).

I feel opera better.
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Dolphin Browser, why restrict myself when my tab can handle the full site

bdfull3r said:
Dolphin Browser, why restrict myself when my tab can handle the full site
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not sure why the dolphin browser scrolling so slow compare to opera. that why I change the browser to uc browser for hp and opera for 8.9 tab.

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I use tapatalk
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i can't stand not having tabbed browsing so i uninstalled all my forum apps. both standard browser and opera are fine for me.

I also wish there would be a larger font option in the App besides two they have now.
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Personally, I use tapatalk HD for this. Hands down one of the best app around when it comes to forum.
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Browser. It's why I bought a tablet. Tapatalk sucks.

orlandoxpolice said:
xda premium....well worth it
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I can't seem to locate this 8.9 forum using the xda app.
It lists the old 8.9 Dev forum under 10.1, but not this one.
Or maybe I'm just sleepy and need to go to bed?

Why Chrome?

So after updating to ICS decided to download Chrome. After doing so i found out 'NO FLASH', what gives? I did a search and found out this was known back in February. Regardles of this why push something only to criple it? Is Google becoming Apple or why didnt Adobe include Flash support for Chrome? I guess stuck with Dolphin or now try and use stock browers. What do you guys think of this? I am a bit pissed.
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If something like that pisses you off, then you need to take a step back and take a deep breath.
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As if you did not Chrome does not have flash. Flash is buggy and crashes and just crap. Any website that forces flash is pretty useless.
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i beleive that the lack of flash is directly related to adobe's decision to stop releasing new iterations of mobile flash. the updates that adobe pushes are merely fixes for the current version of mobile flash. there will be no new version releases afaik.
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Chrome
- fast
- sync with desktop
- did I say fast?
win
TBH stock ICS browser is pretty fast IMO not hard to keep it around for the occasional use of flash. Anyhow flash is on the way out with no more official support in 4.1. Wouldn't want to be an adobe shareholder

Only reason why i am asking is because i browse several website that run flash. Not really wanting to have different browser for different sites, but it looks like i will need to.
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adinis78 said:
Only reason why i am asking is because i browse several website that run flash. Not really wanting to have different browser for different sites, but it looks like i will need to.
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Not having Flash support on mobile = not having full web experience
even thought Flash is in its way out, it still relevant and widely use in a lot of popular sites (hulu, dailymotion, local news web sites etc) yeah they all offer mobile apps or mobile sites, but that is not the full web experience is crippled experience. The main reason I have an android is to be able to watch every freaking site like on my desktop and watch videos from earthcam and firstrowsports, if 4.1 is not going to have flash support then I'll just move to apple.

hmmm... before i use chrome... i have a little bit hesitation because it dont have flash... but some of the site has start supporting html5 and most of the flash site i used to browse also have no problem being open in chrome...

Adobe Flash Player for Android will die in a month, there is no reason to support it on a new browser. Read this

Have you tried Flashify?

why use chrome?after ics update the stock browser is much2 better than in HC.no more lag n speedy + flash support
chrome is lagging

ruggers said:
why use chrome?after ics update the stock browser is much2 better than in HC.no more lag n speedy + flash support
chrome is lagging
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There a few sites i visit that run flash and i tried to run them in stock browser and they DO NOT work so stock browser does not suppprt all flash running sites. I have reverted back to Dolphin for tab.
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Opera Mobile is the best browser for me not only because it reads flash but it's the one and only to have dynamic text formating ability.. With other browser when you zoom in, text is cut on left and right side.

Adobe stopped flash development in Android devices , it's no longer supported

Not supported by Adobe. But there are still tons of sites which use flash on the Web !!

I can't recommend Firefox nightly enough. Fastest, most smoothest browsing experience yet.
http://nightly.mozilla.org/
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Kholargol said:
Opera Mobile is the best browser for me not only because it reads flash but it's the one and only to have dynamic text formating ability.. With other browser when you zoom in, text is cut on left and right side.
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Boat browser is my daily browser, it also does dynamic text formatting (has to be switched on in settings). I use opera also but boat o find easier to use and lighter.
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I seem to have settled on stock ICS browser and Dolphin as a backup up. I can run the few websites I browse.
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Try downloading the vitamio plug in from the market, it gets some flash working in chrome...

Kholargol said:
Opera Mobile is the best browser for me not only because it reads flash but it's the one and only to have dynamic text formating ability.. With other browser when you zoom in, text is cut on left and right side.
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Yes, Opera have been the best for a long time. I've gotten used to the start page together with Opera Link to sync favorites etc. They have been lazy on updates and bug fixes on mobile version though... too many old bugs.

HOLOWEB Browser

I DON'T DO IT. I ONLY SHARE IT.
FOR ME THIS IS THE BEST BROWSER...
What Is HoloWeb ?
HoloWeb Is An Ultra Fast And Stylish Web Browser Built For Android 4.0+
How Fast Is HoloWeb ?
As Every Developer Would Say About Their App Its Amazingly Fast But Users Have Said That HoloWeb Smokes The Stock Android 4.1 Browser, Chrome And Firefox And Thats Amazing.
What Does HoloWeb Feature ?
Start Page For Quick Access To Bookmarks And Recently Visited Sites Phone And Tablet Support (With Full Tablet UI) Only A Little Over 300KB In Size An Array Of Settings And Controls Addons Find In Page Full Screen Mode For Phones The Full HoloUX Full Sandboxing Of Webpages Full Security To Protect Users From The Web Flash Video Support Instant Video Loading (Tested On YouTube And Its Amazing) Multiple Tab Support Preloaded Bookmarks Page Sharing User Agent Choices Split URL And Search Bar Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask Jeeves, Wikipedia Search Providers And More...
HoloWeb Is An Amazing Browser And I Encourage You To Try It Out.
Download : http://bit.ly/R6AJhv
HIT THANKS IF YOU LIKE IT.
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Very good browser! It's fast and really beautiful.

Seems very fast!:laugh:

I ran this before the new update of Chrome was released. Very quick and reliable but I question how it stands up security wise?

nice and faster than jigbrowser nd stock one
Nexus S™ i9020A JellyBean 4.1.1

Fasttttttttt! Very good!

Its damn fast. wow! Good bye chrome. only missing bookmark sync.
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alen1901 said:
Its damn fast. wow! Good bye chrome. only missing bookmark sync.
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+1 for bookmark sync

I noticed that it does not recognize all links on sites, also there is no option to copy text?
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The OP should have the original thread link added to it. Give credit where it's due.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891975

mdean1981 said:
The OP should have the original thread link added to it. Give credit where it's due.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891975
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OP updated.Thanks.

mdean1981 said:
The OP should have the original thread link added to it. Give credit where it's due.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891975
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Too shame that thread isnt updated for a while.
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Needs a bookmark sync to be the winner
If only this had a bookmark sync or some way to import from firefox/chrome. Other than that this is definitely my favourite browser!

agreed about the import of bookmarks, I have been trying to do it for a while, found the .db file that holds the info but no real fast way of doing it batch style. Also the link to the original thread is down, Emailed the app developer about this. I would be using this for my galaxy note 10.1, found this thread on the google machine, not much about this app but I like that it has flash support

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agreed about the import of bookmarks, I have been trying to do it for a while, found the .db file that holds the info but no real fast way of doing it batch style. Also the link to the original thread is down, Emailed the app developer about this. I would be using this for my galaxy note 10.1, found this thread on the google machine, not much about this app but I like that it has flash support
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If you go in browser to addons download from Market, you will see some browser with letter T i think, i dont remember. It looks like holo browser, maybe thats new version which is updated?
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alen1901 said:
If you go in browser to addons download from Market, you will see some browser with letter T i think, i dont remember. It looks like holo browser, maybe thats new version which is updated?
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tint browser, found it thanks, Still nothing about importing bookmarks from stock

Here's an add-on to import from Firefox =) it's in the market too under tint browser add-ons. Holo is based on tint and it's basically just an updated version of it.

Great browser, my default on N7

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Original thread removed!
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Legal issues. The only way we can get any possible updates is through the app developer's blog: https://plus.google.com/105161888528066329198

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.