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Hi
Does anyone know how I can stop my streak from displaying mobile versions of sites I view?
Thanks
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Its done siteside. There should be an option on the page you're viewing to view full site. Or have a look at the URL and usually it'll have m.URL.com or /mobile/ in it which you can change.

You'll need to run a browser that doesn't identify itself as a mobile version. Some browsers have an option in settings.
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Type about:debug in the URL bar and press Go.
It doesn't seem like anything happens, but it does........press menu - Settings - now there's a "debuger" section, go to UAString and tap.........choose desktop.....now websites see it as a desktop........

Jenn over at streaksmart.com posted a how to not so very long after the Streak launched...its not 100% but it works for some sites...
http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/07/how-to-change-web-browser-user-agent-on-dell-streak.html
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elbowz said:
Jenn over at streaksmart.com posted a how to not so very long after the Streak launched...its not 100% but it works for some sites...
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that's where I saw it, basically tried to remember what she said in my post above. Good stuff.............

You guys are legendary, worked like a charm
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digthemlows said:
Type about:debug in the URL bar and press Go.
It doesn't seem like anything happens, but it does........press menu - Settings - now there's a "debuger" section, go to UAString and tap.........choose desktop.....now websites see it as a desktop........
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wooow...worked m8..thx allot for the tip.

Doe we have to [email protected] in the about:debug ever new internet session in order to get the full site?
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falgun said:
Doe we have to [email protected] in the about:debug ever new internet session in order to get the full site?
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Nope just once. Also enter about:debug and to get rid of the debug options from the menu after your done.
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Nice tip...learnt something new
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Anyone know how to make this stick permanently? A lot of sites seem to ignore the user-agent string whenever I try it, or at least when I type "about:debug" and then go to the relevant settings section it's always set to "Desktop" yet sites ignore it and keep going to mobile versions! The root of the SD card seems to also get filled up with .trace files for each site visited while in the debug mode...
The lack of a permanent UA String change is extremely annoying for certain sites such as www.nationalrail.co.uk where there isn't a "full site" link anywhere and the mobile version is rubbish. The service specific app in Market for this website is £3+ as well!
Facebook is another website that completely ignores the user agent string and will go to mobile (or "Touch") sites regardless.
I know there's a free Android Facebook app, but I don't WANT to have to use an app, I completely agree with the RIM guy saying "there's a website for that"
Sometimes the website will behave when you do the about:debug cycle, but it's hit and miss whether it will still behave when you click any link! Full Facebook, for example, reverts to the "Touch" version when you click "home" at the top...
Please anyone, if you know how, please let me know how I can PERMANENTLY disable ALL mobile optimised sites? I don't want to EVER see another "m.website.com/wap" ever again!

I suggest you try using Dolphin HD Browser.
After I used it a few times, I've set it to my default browser and it works for every website I've tried so far.
It's from the market and free! In addition, there are no ads except if you use add-ons, and only show up when you run the add-ons. Alternatively, you can always buy a license.
The only add-on it comes with is bookmarks at the beginning, and I personally use a different color theme add-on. As long as you don't run either, you will not get any ads! The user-agent switcher is a built in functionality and not an add-on (in addition to a plethora of other options).

kohiiou said:
I suggest you try using Dolphin HD Browser.
After I used it a few times, I've set it to my default browser and it works for every website I've tried so far.
It's from the market and free! In addition, there are no ads except if you use add-ons, and only show up when you run the add-ons. Alternatively, you can always buy a license.
The only add-on it comes with is bookmarks at the beginning, and I personally use a different color theme add-on. As long as you don't run either, you will not get any ads! The user-agent switcher is a built in functionality and not an add-on (in addition to a plethora of other options).
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Thanks for the reply, I'll give it a go and see how I get on with it. Already tried Fennec and Opera and neither felt as good or fast as the stock Froyo browser...

Xscope browser kicks ass. Change ua agent to computer
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Instal Dolphin HD then an add-on called 'desktop toggles', you can then switch between mobile and web view at will

mancterrier said:
Xscope browser kicks ass. Change ua agent to computer
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I dl this browser and its super fast. Is there anyway to change the bookmarks from tumbnails to list view?
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i just downloaded dolphin browser (not the HD one) for any sites i needed to get the desktop version of. came in useful when a hotel server would spaz out to android devices!

Web/User Agent mode

While browsing on here I noticed some sites that have mobile versions with no link to switch to desktop stay in mobile mode even when the user agent is changed to desktop. I wondered if this is a Sprint thing or Epic problem?
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open your browser and type
"about:debug" w/o the quotes. then press enter. nothing on the screen will change, press menu> settings and choose user agent string
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Did that still goes mobile
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kill the browser task or restart your phone...
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Tried that, killing the cache, uninstalling the other browsers, changing user agents on all other browser (before unistall).
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Isn't this a cookies thing?

what site?
I do notice some sites still go to m.********.com
but sites like google and facebook dont seem to be an issue to me
try dumping the nav cache the cookies and if all else fails. Make a backup and restore to stock to see if it is a problem with your rom.
if it works on stock then ok. if not maybe there is a problem with your rom.
P.S.
dont forget to sign out of any site that you are signed into

I'm stock no root or custom yet(waiting for 2.2) but Chase website and Tube8(nsfw) among other flash based sites. Now I don't have flash but some sites offer flv/mp4 downloads which I can play.
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https://www.chase.com/credit-cards.htm
for some reason our kept going to the mobile site so I did a google search for chaser banking then clicked on one of the links provided, this one worked. now I can navigate around as if I was on a desktop...
ps try this method for other sites as well
let me know of this works for your please
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I had this issue as well. Here's how I solved it
Type about:debut in the address bar then hit enter (you won't see it do anything)
Go to Settings, change UAString to Desktop
Check the option for Normal Rendering about 5 settings up
Now all sites come up in the full version for me.

thanks los...
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los1223 said:
I had this issue as well. Here's how I solved it
Type about:debut in the address bar then hit enter (you won't see it do anything)
Go to Settings, change UAString to Desktop
Check the option for Normal Rendering about 5 settings up
Now all sites come up in the full version for me.
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Tried this, and BBC.com still reverts to the mobile site for me regardless.

los1223 said:
I had this issue as well. Here's how I solved it
Type about:debut in the address bar then hit enter (you won't see it do anything)
Go to Settings, change UAString to Desktop
Check the option for Normal Rendering about 5 settings up
Now all sites come up in the full version for me.
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Did that but it still goes to mobile on certain sites. I also recently tried using a frame like when you translate a page the url at the top is say google translate but you're somewhere else but couldn't find one that allows pages to load properly (the mentioned example being the mobile site lol and couldn't translate pages). Next thing for me to try is a web proxy but this method and the one before definitely won't serve me for practical use, so at this point I'm just seeing what works.
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[SOLVED/G2] Browser

Ok so i just got my g2 here in hawaii today. Moved over from the n1 i had running cm6 stable. The only reason i moved was for the keyboard lol i have fat fingers. anyways does anyone know if theres a way to have the g2's browser run in "desktop" mode? the n1 had a option to switch it from iphone, desktop, and android browser i believe. I loved that because i use facebook alot and i really hate that it pulls up the "touch" facebook app by default. any help is appreciated thanks!

whats the point of having full flash support if it doesnt even pull up the full sites by default? it makes no sense to keep pushing the little link on the bottom that says "full site"

type "about:debug" into the address bar of the browser and hit enter. nothing will happen. go to settings in the browser and scroll all the way down to UAString and change the value to "desktop"

aedv said:
type "about:debug" into the address bar of the browser and hit enter. nothing will happen. go to settings in the browser and scroll all the way down to UAString and change the value to "desktop"
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This works well, however you may have to do it again each time. I know that's how it was for my Nexus One.

aedv said:
type "about:debug" into the address bar of the browser and hit enter. nothing will happen. go to settings in the browser and scroll all the way down to UAString and change the value to "desktop"
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wow that worked awesome thanks man! but i noticed something new. on the very top of the page it says "show java console" or something like that?
ericc191 said:
This works well, however you may have to do it again each time. I know that's how it was for my Nexus One.
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I had the option in my settings on my n1 and once you set it, it was permanent is that because i was on cm6?

I just typed it again and it went away thanks man seems to be permanent
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k0shi said:
wow that worked awesome thanks man! but i noticed something new. on the very top of the page it says "show java console" or something like that?
I had the option in my settings on my n1 and once you set it, it was permanent is that because i was on cm6?
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yeah, most likely as I used MCR21 and not CM6.

Problem came back I have to do this like every time now
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k0shi said:
Problem came back I have to do this like every time now
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yup, till root anyway

Darn so what good is having flash support if it defaults to mobile sites?
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yup, till root anyway
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dont most alternative browsers like Dolphin HD, Xscope and steel give you this option in the settings? just use one of those. i recomend Xscope much faster then default

I'll try this thanks man
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dont most alternative browsers like Dolphin HD, Xscope and steel give you this option in the settings? just use one of those. i recomend Xscope much faster then default
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>>>damn mobile browser<<<

Anyone notice4. how web pages allways load up in "mobile phone mode", as i call it hehe. How come my phones browser don't surfe the web like my PC web browser. Just trying to figure out why they force you into this ****ty mode, that wont let you watch videos, other features and what not. Is there a rom or sumtin out there that can enable me to surf the web just like my PC web browser. I'm running nebula rom and loving it! btw. hehe. I just hate how i thought once i get flash i can surf the web and watch videos "south park, family guy" on some sites like "hulu, southparkstudios" but i couldnt. Also i did notice on the Southparkstudios. u can goto google and type south park, and when it shows the web site. if u click on the bottum Blue text that says "watch full video". i click on that and pick which ever episode i want ect... and it will work. Ohh yea, im not giant south park fan or anything im just using this as example hehe this site is the shiot! im a complete noob btw

If you want it to look like your computer, try this little tutorial. Download the Opera Browser version 10.xxx
Tutorial

You could try posting this in the general section so you don't look as much like a noob.
My browser runs fine, you just need to know how to use your phone.

Thnx. man

dnathan13 said:
You could try posting this in the general section so you don't look as much like a noob.
My browser runs fine, you just need to know how to use your phone.
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Thst really doesnt help anyone to say this .
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I've noticed that with a multiple browsers, even after changing the User Agent to desktop. I'm using Xscope now, and everything I visit regularly comes up with the full site except for ESPN. I haven't been able to escape their mobile version for whatever reason.

hmm
i cant seem to find the "user agent" in setting of my phone anywhere

maxhax2000 said:
i cant seem to find the "user agent" in setting of my phone anywhere
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Go to browser. Click the menu botton coose More.... then choose Settings... from settings all the way down .. til u see "UA string" click on it and choose desktop
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maldito.boss said:
Go to browser. Click the menu botton coose More.... then choose Settings... from settings all the way down .. til u see "UA string" click on it and choose desktop
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This is half way right for 2.1
You will need to enter a web address of 'about:debug' and then go into options
For 2.2 it seems that this has been taken away.

hmm
hmm, ok so i did that "about:debug" thing and now i see a know new selection of options "Debug" but i still cant find the "UA string" but here is a list of my new options. btw im running nebula rom if that matters. and thnx for help here da list.
Show JavaScript console//Single column rendering//Use wide viewport//Normal rendering//Enable tracing//Enable light touch//Enable navigation cache de..//Set Js flags

LOL I hate that.

maxhax2000 said:
hmm, ok so i did that "about:debug" thing and now i see a know new selection of options "Debug" but i still cant find the "UA string" but here is a list of my new options. btw im running nebula rom if that matters. and thnx for help here da list.
Show JavaScript console//Single column rendering//Use wide viewport//Normal rendering//Enable tracing//Enable light touch//Enable navigation cache de..//Set Js flags
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Set js flags I think, but I'm on a froyo rom...so I may be wrong
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Cam3ron1 said:
Thst really doesnt help anyone to say this .
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It's not his fault, some people just can't help but be a douche.

Dolphin Browser HD has the user agent option in settings. About every website I visit is in PC mode.

dnathan13 said:
You could try posting this in the general section so you don't look as much like a noob.
My browser runs fine, you just need to know how to use your phone.
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What are you talking about? This is general section.
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It probably got.moved blackdragon
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Turn off mobile view?

Hey so this seems simple every other phone its been in internet settings ...uncheck mobile view box..but I can't see it anywhere...is there a setting for this on stock browser? I don't really wanna dl another browser
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seanfinn said:
Hey so this seems simple every other phone its been in internet settings ...uncheck mobile view box..but I can't see it anywhere...is there a setting for this on stock browser? I don't really wanna dl another browser
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It's hidden like in stock android phones. Type "about:debug" in address bar and go to settings in browser. Scroll completely down to UAstring and set the desktop mode. The browser forgets the setting so you have to set it again after restart I think.

Thanks didn't know about that..but tried it..checked desktop..and its still loading up mobile sites..ughhh really sucks
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Install dolphin hd browser - I wasn't going to do the about: browser crap every time either. User agent is in the settings menu in dolphin.
seanfinn said:
Thanks didn't know about that..but tried it..checked desktop..and its still loading up mobile sites..ughhh really sucks
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Install a different browser. IMO I have used them all and xScope 6 is the fastest. It also lets you set to desktpp mode so every site is full.
However if you want a mobile site,you can set the settings for each domain as well.

Ok thnx guys ima try both of em out see which one I like
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Tried a few browsers and im liking xscope alot. thanks

I use dolphin for mobile and xscope for desktop. That way I don't have to switch the settings back and forth.