I tried to download a pdf earlier and the browser refused to download the file saying that its not supported...
Is there a way around this annoying issue?
Edit: Astro File Manager allows you to override browser download restrictions in its preferences. Problem solved.
That's weird, I havnt run into that and I have been downloading all sorts of crap from both browser and dropbox. Do you have a pdf reader installed? Try installing a reader and then downloading.
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Had same issue use alternative browser and its fine
Thats kind of silly that samsung gimped the native browser so badly... I mean, are there any browsers that are better from a speed perspective?
there are some that are faster but buggier
i personally like xscope and skyfire
dolphin browser hd used to be on my list but lately its super buggy and laggy
Simple fix: just install ASTRO.
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Simple fix: just install ASTRO.
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Astro lets you override browsers from preventing downloads on unsupported files. It's in the settings/preferences.
Ah ha. Thanks guys.
I stopped using Astro cause it didnt support 7z files...
I guess i should support those guys again
Hi, as another option I like using other file managers besides astro so I installed download file crutch it is not available in the market but you can find links for it here. Right now I am using that with estrongs file manager and it is great.
http://www.androidtapp.com/download-crutch/
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I have a rooted EVO and have installed the 8/01 Cyanogenmod nightly build rom, and I like it. But I can't open PDFs natively in the browser (or a popup) that are on my website by just tapping.
Can anyone point me in the right direction. I've tried the default browser, Dolphin HD, Xscope and Skyfire. All the browsers want to save the file rather than open it or they can't do anything with the file, like Xscope. I'm willing to install any rom.
Thanks a lot.
Yes, what's the deal with that...using a pdf viewer on my joomla sites. With the google pdf browser viewer solution, it renders using dolphin but not with other pdf embed site plugins? ??
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Adobe Reader in market for free
I used to have the same problem... I have to access alot of PDFs through my schools website(d2l). Where the pdf should have appeared, it was just blank. Unexpectedly last week when I tried accessing the files, it started working for no apparent reason. The only thing Ive downloaded recently that could or could not have something to do with it is the Adobe AIR app in the market. Wish I could be more helpful this used to frustrate the hell out of me. Im running Skyfire BTW(Quickest in my opinion)
Hi everyone I just got my vibrant from tmo last week and I'm loving most of it so far.
I tried doing a search and couldn't find anything on this but maybe I missed it, so if I did, can someone help point me in the right direction? Thanks!
Basically, I am trying to download .doc and .ppt files directly from my class website which my professor posted up. I tried through the default web browser, dolphin browser, steel, skyfire and xscope. I am unable to download the files through any of these browsers except for xscope. Even through xscope though, the file is downloaded, but when I attempt to open through thinkfree office, all I see is html code in the document. Also, if I use documents to go, it says that it cannot be opened because it is actually an html file.
I have verified that through my laptop that the files on the website do work and can be downloaded to my pc.
Thanks for the help!
I've got a Captivate and I noticed the same thing today... using Skyfire to log into WebCT (or "Blackboard) and couldn't get it to download .pdf files or powerpoint files.... wonder if its related, or if maybe its the WebCT/Blackboard system itself.
Try installing a file manager like Astro and enabling the browser plug in. then you should be able to download any file.
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I've got a Captivate and I noticed the same thing today... using Skyfire to log into WebCT (or "Blackboard) and couldn't get it to download .pdf files or powerpoint files.... wonder if its related, or if maybe its the WebCT/Blackboard system itself.
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Same for me, my uni also uses Blackboard (but thankfully i hear they are changing system next year or so). I've tried stock and opera browser.
Hard to tell where the problem is tho.. blackboard is fairly crappy software, doesn't work half of the time.
Like posted above... Download Astro (free from market) and open it, go to settings and enable "Enable browser downloader" and then you can download anything
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Try installing a file manager like Astro and enabling the browser plug in. then you should be able to download any file.
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Thanks, gave that a try but I still haven't been able to download the files off the website. I noticed one more thing though actually, I'm having trouble downloading say a .docx file through my yahoo mail, but the same file will download through gmail...
You might also give Opera a try. I ran into a similar issue when downloading from a campus webdav server, and Opera was the only browser that worked for me.
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there used to be a download helper app, but I can't seem to find it in the market anymore.
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there used to be a download helper app, but I can't seem to find it in the market anymore.
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Download Crutch Lite has always worked for me.
Thanks for suggesting opera, I completely forgot about that one and direct downloads from websites has been working for my current needs so far.
Is download crutch lite for the default web browser?
Its a stupid limitation most likely imposed by the carriers. I couldn't even download a mp3. I reconciled the problem with a.program called bytetornado from the apparently market. It does away with the restrictions.
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I'm on a different ROM on Vibrant and I don't think that ThinkFree is no longer on my phone. I need to find which ROM has ThinkFree because having those options is a must for me.
Hey,
I've got a problem: I can't download any files on my x10 using a internetbrowser (tried 3 different browsers), but the market works just fine: s how can i solve this?
Regards, Meikrekel
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Get a file manager app first, such as Astro. If you use Astro, check mark under preferences, "enable all file types under browser."
NOTE: You have to move away from the mentality of using the browser for most activities. Android phones, like Iphones, are centered around apps. and not the web browser.
As per title, android browser crashes with mobile facebook site while desktop site works.
With opera both mobile and desktop sites work.
I tried clearing cache, cookies and all but the problem continues
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suoko said:
As per title, android browser crashes with mobile facebook site while desktop site works.
With opera both mobile and desktop sites work.
I tried clearing cache, cookies and all but the problem continues
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i would do it the same way like u do it with the youtube.apk!
make a backup, delete the file using titaniumbackup, delete the file in "manage apps" and then replace it
in /system/app/browser.apk and install it!
collateral i can give u my browser app
if it doesnt work i would delete data with titanium backup. in browser plugin..
suoko said:
As per title, android browser crashes with mobile facebook site while desktop site works.
With opera both mobile and desktop sites work.
I tried clearing cache, cookies and all but the problem continues
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I've the same Suoko's problem with the browser on facebook
try friendcaster
stream for android looks nice but it's for 2.2 and above.
Btw i also noticed that the browser returns errors on all mobile twitter pages. It says accounts do not exist but i' sure they do exist.
What a Wrecked browser! My gts3370 browser was better!
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suoko said:
stream for android looks nice but it's for 2.2 and above.
Btw i also noticed that the browser returns errors on all mobile twitter pages. It says accounts do not exist but i' sure they do exist.
What a Wrecked browser! My gts3370 browser was better!
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read on opera forums and one suggested it was the 64 bit edition ...loaded the 32 bit browser and it's perfect and seems faster and smoother on my win8-64 system ...wtf ??
funny, opera reports both 32 and 64 bit in progrems/features as build 1738 ...only way to tell the 64 bit one is by the older date of installation ...d'oh?
Download puffin browser
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I need to download some torrents do you guys have any recommendations on which app to use to download torrents?
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I need to download some torrents do you guys have any recommendations on which app to use to download torrents?
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Try aDownloader (free) from the Play Store. Works good for me.
I personally use aTorrent *Can be foud in Google Play" simple and fast.
I like ttorrent, its got a clean ui and a good search yield, its on the playstore
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Something a little different, I use UTorrent on my desktop, with UTorrent remote on my tablet. Downloads end up on the desktop, but, I can still use tab to locate , download, and monitor them, as well as copy to tablet when done.
Tried most of them but still stick with tTorrent. Pretty good all round!
Yes ttorrent is good, but it is more, like smarttorrent for tablets, now bittotrent is available in play store, bu I have no luck wit it, now I'm using ttorrent and smarttorrent (or qBittorrent with native ubuntu )