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Viewing forums on vibrant

Do you have any suggestions for browsers other than opera that I can use to view internet forums or other wide text-based web pages? I use the xda app but other forums I use don't work on tapatalk. Most browsers I've tried require scrolling left and right to view text. It's cumbersome; there must be an easier way. Thanks guys.

Have you tried Firefox??

have you tried opera but toggled to mobile view?
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I just tried Firefox and thought it was cool but it was still not as comfortable to use as opera mobile view. I like opera but would love to use a browser with more features.

[Q] Reading XDA forums on Xoom 3.1?

Am I the only one who can't get the XDA forums to show and function correctly in the Xooms native browser?
There is overlapping text (the "Rate this Thread" text), and the search function can't be used (when I tap the dropdown for seaching the forum, the drop down pops down, but if i tap the text area and start typing, the text ends up in the address bar for the browser).
I tried the XDA app, and it just force closes every time I try to go into a thread.
Ideas?

The XDA Premium app works perfectly on HC 3.1
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I prefer browsing XDA from the browser. I switched it to XDA Classic because I would get extreme lag when typing on a thread.
I have no lag when I switched to classic. Try that and see if it helps. You can scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and you have the option to switch to XDA Classic. It's not eye candy but it will do the trick.

You're right that did help the keyboard lag haha

Cool. Glad it worked.
To the OP I didn't realize you were using the Classic XDA page. Sometimes you get the overlapping of words but it doesn't happen a lot. I would try browsing through an alternate browser like Dolphin and see if that helps.
Another thing I found weird is that I can't upload attachments in XDA anymore. I'm assuming it's because I switched to classic XDA.

Actually I wasn't using the XDA Classic page. It was the new one. I just tried switching it and it is formatted much better, but the search still doesn't work right. You tap the "Search this Thread" button and it pops open the text box, but tapping the text box brings up the keyboard and closes the text box - placing your typed input into the address bar.
I just downloaded Dolphin HD. Will give that a shot.
Thanks

Unfortunately, Dolphin HD has the same issues. It doesn't render the page well in the non-classic mode, and I can't get the search function to work in either mode (same issue as the standard browser).
Thaks,
Jeff

spiff72 said:
Unfortunately, Dolphin HD has the same issues. It doesn't render the page well in the non-classic mode, and I can't get the search function to work in either mode (same issue as the standard browser).
Thaks,
Jeff
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dolphin HD and the default browser use the same rendering engine. Unless you use Opera or the FF beta I would not expect a difference in behavior. Ad block or turning off javascript may help. The forums are great but some of the JS on here is questionable at best, particularly around ads....
I just tried the default forum with JS off and it was very snappy. It breaks some of the dropdowns but what does work is fast.

Google Handwrite allowsyou to write what you want to search

Google started as a search engine, and todaytheir main priority and focusis still that. Today, it’s known as the father of all the search engines, and Google planned to take their mobilesearch experienceto nextlevel. Introducing Google Handwrite, which allow theuser to search by writing letters with your finger most anywhere on your device display. Like if you don’t wantto type because you just hate it, or you aresomewhere in a crowded street corner, or stuck in a box, then this is your way out for an accurate search. Have a lookon the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyeJXKfAcpc
It’s funnywhen you are on a treadmill and searching for cupcakes, ironic right? Thefeatureisavailable for Android 2.3+ phones and Android 4.0+ tablets, and to activatethis feature, go to Google.com in your mobilebrowser, tap on Settingsand enable “Handwrite” and you aregood to go. Anyway, it’s an amazing addition byGoogle and I am sure people will appreciateit. Tell me what do you thinkabout this feature?
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It works on note.stock browser too
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I tried it on my note browser and it is working cool.. I am loving this feature.

If I want to hand-write I usually use Sammy's keyboard and switch to handwrite mode. That way I use it everywhere I want to. I could even use it in Google's search

Thanks. It works in Classic V2 rom too.
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The google handwriting feature works great on my Galaxy note stock browser.. just great..
I have begin to use the spen more now along with the LectureNotes app..

is it an app , then pls share the .apk , if its a setting pls elaborate how to enable it

This is just feature inside stock browser
open google search page
select 'setting' near bottom of page
and select 'Enable' in Handwrite

After Enabling It Click on the G button appears on the right bottom corner as shown in video and start typing

Guys it works with Chrome browser as well. Tried firefox, but therr is no option.
What u need to do is
open Google.com
Scroll down and click on Settings ( dont click on your phone menu key).
Under "Handwriting" select enable
Thats it, pretty smart recognition engine compare to samsung keyboard.
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[Q] Which Internet Browser are you using?

Title says it all, I keep going back and forth, the only annoying part of using Chrome is that when you try to to scroll horizontally it is a little trigger happy to switch tabs/windows.

edmchoi said:
Title says it all, I keep going back and forth, the only annoying part of using Chrome is that when you try to to scroll horizontally it is a little trigger happy to switch tabs/windows.
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I use Chrome. I have the occasional tab switching problem you mention but it really doesn't happen often the way I use it. Being able to sync bookmarks, passwords, history, and opening tabs from other devices is invaluable to me.

Firefox Beta and Boat Browser

Chrome

I'm using Chrome.
Is there a way to get a "Forward" button on this thing?

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I'm using Chrome.
Is there a way to get a "Forward" button on this thing?
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Yea..... Hit menu and select Forward just like any other Chrome on phone.

hyelton said:
Yea..... Hit menu and select Forward just like any other Chrome on phone.
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Never used Chrome on a phone before.
I had the forward button on my Xoom tablet on the address bar.

I use dolphin find it the best overall. However some financial sites block transactions on Dolphin but work ok on Chrome. So for those I use Chrome.

Mhjeff301 said:
Never used Chrome on a phone before.
I had the forward button on my Xoom tablet on the address bar.
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Yea, On a TABLET. The ONLY way to obtain a forward button and tabs at the top like a tablet, You would need to wait for CM10 or something for Mutiapp DPI.
You wont be able to do that on STOCK rom..

Chrome and Dolphin here. The only thing I hate about Chrome is the lack of an exit button.
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Boat browser is my favorite, better than dolphin IMO, chrome sucks on android.

The stock browser not supporting a permanent desktop-mode is enough to make me look for a replacement though, this is a HUGE letdown for me. Not only that, but the removal of flash content makes the stock browser almost useless to me other than the text preview function.
However, It seems the stock browser is the only one that supports text preview without opening a link (mostly useful for various forums) in addition to smart scroll.
Which would be the best browser that supports flash while not being laggy/bloated with features and also having a permanent desktop mode?

I've found the latest chrome update to be really slow. In comparison, the stock browser loads the same page/pages in double quick time. Am I the only one or is it a general problem across the board?
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canveen said:
I've found the latest chrome update to be really slow. In comparison, the stock browser loads the same page/pages in double quick time. Am I the only one or is it a general problem across the board?
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I also found Chrome to be too sluggish. The browsers with the highest ratings at least based on reviews were Dolphin & Boat. A lot of the reviews on Boat said it was very snappy, very fast and that imo is probably the biggest factor with Flash support and a permanent desktop mode right behind.

been using chrome, but slowly trying to convert myself to the default browser so i can actually use all the gestures that i paid to have on the damn phone

I personally love dolphin with the jetpack installed. Normal browsing, jetpack turned off. When watching flash, jetpack turned on. With that turned on, flash works like dream on this phone. Can watch full episodes of Colbert no problem =)

firefox

Chrome.
Works great.

So people using Chrome. ...does it have flash support?
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Maxthon all day
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Reader type app for Android

Hey everyone, not sure if I can post this here but one thing I miss about using an iPhone is the ability to take a webpage and put it into "Reader" mode. Is there something like this for Android? I tried using Readability by sharing web pages from Chrome but no dice.

Firefox or ad block browser have this feature.

Awesome! Thanks so much, I downloaded Firefox and that is exactly what I want.