Rooted with s off and running iced glacier. Stock browser always force closes when I try and view videos like sharks game highlights and any videos really. Tried miren. Eh. Seemed like it ran slower for general browsing so I installed it. What's the best browser to use? Skyfire? Dolphin? Miren?
Thanks in advance
Kevin
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Install flash from the market.
I use the stock browser as it's integrated into the OS and gets the job done.
I use skyfire for video viewing and miren for everything else. I might try using mire and flash more, as miren seems, to me, the fastest of any browser I've tried.
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I'm really partial and very happy with Dolphin HD
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I use Opera Mini because it is much quicker than any other browsers that I have tried. The only downside is that there is no flash plug-in available. Although when you go onto Youtube, you can click the "watch video" link and it will then let you choose whether to play it with the Youtube app or the regular Internet browser.
In my opinion Sky fire all the way!
I use and love dolphin hd
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i agree, dolphin browser is pretty slick and user friendly, but i use the stock one because the glacier rom v1.1.5.1 set it on the dock bar lol
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whats your favourite browser and why? please share
currently using dolphin browser, with donut i didn't have much choices.
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I might go with skyfire, it's cool sadly it can't stream audio (from radios) or video from south park studios just like I did on my old x1
Just started using Xscope, looks promising.
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I use skyfire, and love it, wouldnt even think of trying anything else
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any browser able to open autoblog or engadget ??
the included donut browser sucs big time...
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My quick review of the browsers after trying out all 4.
I use xScope, I find it the best overall for performance, stability, reliability and appearance. On occassion I find pages don't load properly, but this is a very rare occurence. 4.5/5: Best
I tried Dolphin, which had loads of features, was pretty and loaded pages very well. However, I found it a little slow (and less visually appealing than xScope in my opinion). I have this browser installed on my phone in case xScope runs into difficulty loading a page. 4/5: Good
I tried Opera, which was fast, but ugly (again in my opinion) and unreliable. Pages didn't load properly half the time and I would have to exit out and use a different browser to view those particular pages. This was slow and frustrating. It is possible that this has changed with updates, but my experience was less than satisfactory. 2/5: Fail
Skyfire is cool because it can play flash videos well. Otherwise, I found it slow, cluttered and ugly. 3/5: Pass
I find skyfire visually appealing and have not had any problems speedwise with it, except when my connection was poor, but thats another thing entirely. Ive used both dolphin and opera and they're both good browsers, ive never tried xscope though.
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Currently using opera mini, don't necessary recommend it.
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Opera mini when on 2G and dolphin when on 3G
Will try xscope and report later
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What's wrong with the stock one? I find it very clean and fast! And very good at adapting pages and text.
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I like xscope gl
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I use Dolphin for general browsing and Opera for uploading files.
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No love for Steel here?
I like the stock one lol
Tried all the others, this is the most stable one that I found.
Unfortunately this means I can't vote in the poll
I've been using Dolphin for some time now. Didn't like Skyfire and Opera did not load all pages properly. Haven't tried xscope yet.
I use the stock one and it seems pretty good.
arq7203 said:
I use the stock one and it seems pretty good.
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Not being able to open my favorite blogs (eg. engadget and others) is not what I'd call "pretty good"
Lets hope this thing gets froyo-ed soon
im using opera and i dont mind it...im used to the interface (like it better then the stock) and it loads quick, i have encountered problems with page loading, but i rarely see those
X scope its the best for phones with out multi touch
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I cannot play videos using Google/Verizon browser. (The default browser I believe) This morning I could play them. Then, not able to play any video. I can play video on the Dolphen browser. Is there a setting that I may have unchecked? Thank you.
Do they require flash? Cause we don't have full flash until 2.2
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Yea embedded videos require flash which will be included in the upcoming 2.2 OS update. You'll have to make do with the youtube app until then.
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i think (could be wrong) but there is a 2.1 flash apk
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i think (could be wrong) but there is a 2.1 flash apk
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I have seen many try with no success.
good day.
Well, you might try SkyFire Browser if all you care about is flash video. Charming, useful ui too. I assume it is still a very good browser (though I wound up just using dolphin HD).
Pretty much all of the alternative browsers beat the pants off of stock.
Some videos play with the flash lite. Like the magic phonejack website.
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soba49 said:
Well, you might try SkyFire Browser if all you care about is flash video. Charming, useful ui too. I assume it is still a very good browser (though I wound up just using dolphin HD).
Pretty much all of the alternative browsers beat the pants off of stock.
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My problem with most of the third party browsers is their horrible color schemes. I'd use dolphin hd but I can't stand the neon themes they use. The stock browser has a much more professional look to it.
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So which browser u people prefer to use?
Stock/Miren.
Dolphin Browser HD is beter than stock
I use opera mini. It's really faster than the stock one. But i didn't really try other options, this one satisfy me.
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Dolphin MINI
yh great. Does skyfire work on wildfire?
Yes skyfire works. I use dolphin bday and skyfire
Original dolphin is best, HD is so slow
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Miren ftw...
How download skyfire on stock rom?
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Original dolphin is best, HD is so slow
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Hmmm... I'am with stock froyo rom and it's pretty fast (Have you disabled flash?), it's even faster than simple dolphin, best browser for me (cant say about dolphin mini, havent tried it yet )
Personal preference really. I like miren because it's pretty, has flash support as well and is fast and lightweight well for me), dolphin is just too bulky imo.
tried all of them but still prefere the build in.
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Hmmm... I'am with stock froyo rom and it's pretty fast (Have you disabled flash?), it's even faster than simple dolphin, best browser for me (cant say about dolphin mini, havent tried it yet )
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Hoe do I disable flash
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Browsing the web on the wildfire is a horrible experience. When i have no other means to check if the government has paid me my welfare benefit, i use Dolphin browser HD.
Opera Mini here. Been using it on Nokia before, I really like it a lot.
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How download skyfire on stock rom?
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Been using Opera Mini since my previous Nokia and it does everything i need whilst being mega simple. Don't see the need for anything more tbh.
Dolphin, Opera Mobile 10.1 beta and stock browser. Afrer update to 2.2.1 I use stock browser the most.
Opera Mobile, A bit big but it has everything I need.
Opera mini is ok but lacks Pinch to zoom and desktop rendering.
I tried xScope, Fast but not for me.
Dolphin HD, Slow compared to others and so bulky.
Yet to try Miren though.
My stock browser has been lagging a lot so I wonder if its better if used dolphin HD or miren or any other browser if so which browser do you recommend?
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why not try it yourself? only you can tell because that's your phone. but have you tried turning off the plug ins? maybe the flash is the one causing the lag.
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Yeah. It's probably Flash. Go to Settings -> Plugins and hit "On Demand". I hate that Flash is set to Always On by default. It rapes your battery even when you're not in the browser since when you hit Home, it's still running.
Yeah maybe the flash I forgot about that
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Dolphin mini
Also, be sure to update your flash player in the market.
If your browser still lags, and you'd like to continue using it, trying clearing the cache.
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Opera mobile, fast lean and has a static start page that doesnt need to load when opening it for the first time/new tab. One down side is downloading say a podcast is not ideal.
Miren or Dolphin Mini are my top two...
Dolphin HD and xScope 6 are pretty good also... Don't like Firefox but it is getting better.
hi all what is the best android browser for full content desktop like sufing with flash ect.. which is the fastest at page loading and smoothest pinch to zoom/scroll
I'm using dolphin browser, works pretty good
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In using opera of stock explorer
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I'm using dolphin browser, works pretty good
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Ditto. Dolphin is the quickest to start up, and works really well.
Opera mobile works great, but has less functionality than, say, Dolphin. You can browse the web, download, and that's about it.
My HTC Wildfire S runs MagicOS (Unicorn Hair, Rainbow Extract and Pixie Dust).
I would have to say Dolphin Browser.
The stock browser (please don't call it Internet Explorer ! ). Less options but so fast...
i'm using xscope and it works pretty well. i like the clean look and flash is also working good. you also can browse in fullsceen mode and hide all status bars.
dolphin here too.
biggest disappointment was firefox. how can they get a pc browser so right and a mobile android one so wrong? maybe next version then?
Dolphin... I've used opera mini at first, then switched over