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Dolphin Browser HD unresponsive

I have had Tab for 5 days, and this will be my 4th time uninstalling Dolphin Browser HD because when I click a link on Twitter or some other app that prompts the browser to open, it just hangs in a white screen. Anyone else experiencing this? I know there are other browers but I believe Dolphin may be the only one that does Flash (or at least does it the best)
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acles003 said:
I have had Tab for 5 days, and this will be my 4th time uninstalling Dolphin Browser HD because when I click a link on Twitter or some other app that prompts the browser to open, it just hangs in a white screen. Anyone else experiencing this? I know there are other browers but I believe Dolphin may be the only one that does Flash (or at least does it the best)
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You tried Dolphin Browser 6.0 beta?
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been using dolphin 5.x for a week now and haven't had that problem. I do find that on some pages, I can't click on a link at all, no matter what zoom or refresh or anything. not consistent, but definitely recurring.
If they can make dolphin a little more tablet optimized, it would completely rock.

No I haven't. I went to the dolphin's blog and couldn't find the link for download like I did when they had version 5 on beta status.
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acles003 said:
No I haven't. I went to the dolphin's blog and couldn't find the link for download like I did when they had version 5 on beta status.
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I got 6.0 Beta from the Market on my HTC Desire!

Tried Dolphin HD and Mini and even Mirren browser and they were all "crashier" than the stock browser. Broomed them fast and stayed with Stock Browser.
So you're not the only one who's noticed.

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I got 6.0 Beta from the Market on my HTC Desire!
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I don't see it on the market from my tab. Found 2 beta versions on this forum, neither one would install after download.
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Chrome Browser for Android (beta) 4.0 only

Chrome is out
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.android.chrome

Not for my Desire HD?
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Only for Android 4.0 and higher.
If you're currently not on ICS, I guess you're on Gingerbread, it won't work
DN41

You guessed right
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Installed it on my Desire HD with ICS rom, works like a charm!

Finally! There is some bug but.... Finally
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Another reason to rock an ICS ROM. Chrome to Phone built into it. Nice.

Not support flash player plugin :S
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjw7n_U37A

no ability to request a desktop site. One of the best features on the current ics stock browser...

Not available in my country..
Can someone pull the APK and share it?

krugm0f0 said:
Not available in my country..
Can someone pull the APK and share it?
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You can always use MarketEnabler or some similar app

krugm0f0 said:
Not available in my country..
Can someone pull the APK and share it?
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Here ya go man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485486
I downloaded it from there, seeing my country doesnt allow either
Btw, it seems to not be running on ICS Miui atmo

Common guys. Use market unlocker app to get any program from market and literally forget: "this app is not available for your country"
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With Dolphin HD you don't need anything else!

I like the Chrome Browser on Android, especially the "shared tabs" thing. So I can open tabs PC/Laptop and if I have to go, I can read it on the Phone. Very nice
The only bad thing are the pink glitches when changing tabs, but it's no big problem for me. And the missing flash support is bad
But all in all it's a very good browser for my DHD

pashkustva said:
Common guys. Use market unlocker app to get any program from market and literally forget: "this app is not available for your country"
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I've now tried 3 different market unlocker apps, none working for me. Still not available. Downloading the Chrome APK was the better option.
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flow86 said:
I like the Chrome Browser on Android, especially the "shared tabs" thing. So I can open tabs PC/Laptop and if I have to go, I can read it on the Phone. Very nice
The only bad thing are the pink glitches when changing tabs, but it's no big problem for me. And the missing flash support is bad
But all in all it's a very good browser for my DHD
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I noticed the pink aswell. And I miss flash too

Very and very good, beautifull and fast browser. Very usefull to have access for my bookmaarks from PC, but it's some uncomfortable without flash

Too bad it's ICS-only.

Unfortunately only for ICS but I think Chrome is the most good browser!

I wanted Chrome, but did not realise it did not have flash. For everyone who loves the favorites. Why not use Evernote? If i see a cool article but have no time to read I save the link to Evernote. Than, when I sit on the couch or where ever I use Evernote on my mobile, PC ot work to open the links and read the article.
I like my browsers with flash!

Install Android Browser?

Has anyone been successful in installing the browser.apk from an ICS build onto the Nexus 7? I tried dropping the browser.apk from CM9 into /system/app and fixing permissions, but it just force closes immediately.
I need the old browser, Chrome doesn't cut it for me since bookmarklets don't work.

Mogul345 said:
Has anyone been successful in installing the browser.apk from an ICS build onto the Nexus 7? I tried dropping the browser.apk from CM9 into /system/app and fixing permissions, but it just force closes immediately.
I need the old browser, Chrome doesn't cut it for me since bookmarklets don't work.
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I suggest you adapt.

according to the google nexus 7 manual that you can download on google books, it says you can download the old browser via google play. i havent tried it yet since my nexus 7 wont arrive till next week, but maybe have a look in google play?
theres also ICS browser+ in google play, which is more or less the stock ICS browser but with more features.

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If I'm not mistaken, once a build for the N7 is built from A.O.S.P the browser will not be chrome..
Chrome isn't open sourced yet.
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threpac said:
Don't know if op found anything, but so far all of the ICS browsers I've tried from the Play Store force close on the Nexus 7
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Nope. ICS Browser+ also immediately FC's on start. I think I might have to go with Dolphin. Sigh.

Mogul345 said:
Nope. ICS Browser+ also immediately FC's on start. I think I might have to go with Dolphin. Sigh.
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What about this one?

Why not try browser from 4.1.1? Its in any galaxy nexus aosp rom or the system images..
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Unlawful said:
What about this one?
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Where is that APK from?
EDIT: Tried it, no joy. FC's after signing into my google account.

Mogul345 said:
Where is that APK from?
EDIT: Tried it, no joy. FC's after signing into my google account.
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Try this one. I ripped it from the 4.1.1 build from the Galaxy Nexus.
Let me know if it works or not. Also, make sure you're at 4.1.1

cmertin said:
Try this one. I ripped it from the 4.1.1 build from the Galaxy Nexus.
Let me know if it works or not. Also, make sure you're at 4.1.1
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Nope, still no joy, crashes after signin. Perhaps we're missing an odex file or something?

I've been looking for this too, mainly because I want a full screen browser and I don't think chrome can do that. I've looked in all the settings and found nothing
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I'd also love to know the answer to this. Have side-loaded flash 11.1 which sort of works with Dolphin but would prefer the 'native' ICS browser as I think the compatability would be better - at least until a Jellybean version of iPlayer comes out.

Skyfire will play Flash videos on the Nexus 7 without installing Flash but they're recompressed first on their servers.
I too would like the option of using the stock Android browser with my N7. If the Galaxy Nexus can run it under Jelly Bean 4.1.1 why can't the N7? At least give us the option of sideloading it.

When startin the N7 it said something about if you want flash in Chrome, dl the Chrome in Play Store. Have not tried this.

I don't Understand why they shipped it with chrome to begin with. The aosp jellybean browser is much smoother and faster then chrome. I tried one ROM that included it and it worked so much better. Unfortunately some other things didn't work right in that ROM.

Found that with flash 11.1.115.11 fullscreen video works on iPlayer using the latest Aurora build of Firefox (you can download the APK in Chrome from the Mozilla website). As it's a nightly build a few things are still clearly pre-release (e.g. thumbnail tab previews are corrupt) but the browser itself is impressive. Worth a try and less risk of breaking something if the standard browser isn't easy to install.

Best Web Browser?

lol, these threads are usually annoying, but I'm desperate!
Tried Ocean browser but it's fugly with that grey color scheme (couldn't find a way to change it). It matters to me since I'll be browsing the net a lot.
Dolphin is the one I'm settled with at the moment and so far it's nice.
Will give Opera Beta a try.
Any others people use?

01alim said:
lol, these threads are usually annoying, but I'm desperate!
Tried Ocean browser but it's fugly with that grey color scheme (couldn't find a way to change it). It matters to me since I'll be browsing the net a lot.
Dolphin is the one I'm settled with at the moment and so far it's nice.
Will give Opera Beta a try.
Any others people use?
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I like Boat Browser. Give it a try.

01alim said:
lol, these threads are usually annoying...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001219

brGabriel said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001219
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Thanks. Can I ask what AOSP? Do I need root or...?

01alim said:
Thanks. Can I ask what AOSP? Do I need root or...?
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Definitely the best browser. Its android browser. Yes you need root. Once you do its very simple to install. Its the smoothest and does flash full screen videos without issues.
If you don't want to root, naked browser is also very good.

so far I'm loving firefox, it has adblock and it's smoother in flash videos. =D

+1 for Boat Browser, very fast and stable, supports flash and is very lightweight with about 3mb in size.
my default browser now for weeks

HansiHusten said:
+1 for Boat Browser, very fast and stable, supports flash and is very lightweight with about 3mb in size.
my default browser now for weeks
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I thought the free version of boat browser has ads and pop-ups asking u to upgrade to boat browser pro? i remembering reading that somewhere..
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Naked Browser. ...lightweight (114kb), fast, no ads...... been using it for the longest now...on my phone and tablet
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D-X69 said:
I thought the free version of boat browser has ads and pop-ups asking u to upgrade to boat browser pro? i remembering reading that somewhere..
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The ads are only in the history and bookmarks pages.
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SFG said:
The ads are only in the history and bookmarks pages.
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yeah i guess so, just installed it on my n10, and after using it for a day ive set it as my default browser
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Chrome is the best browser, for me
Works fast (after the V8 Javascript update), and I haven't had it crash yet that I can recall (I do wonder what people are doing to have it crash "repeatedly" though since I haven't had any issues).
AOSP Browser comes in second for me. Anything else isn't an option for me unless it syncs with Google.

I get 300 with puffin in sunspider
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For me Opera is the best.

espionage724 said:
Chrome is the best browser, for me
Works fast (after the V8 Javascript update), and I haven't had it crash yet that I can recall (I do wonder what people are doing to have it crash "repeatedly" though since I haven't had any issues).
AOSP Browser comes in second for me. Anything else isn't an option for me unless it syncs with Google.
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I would agree if Chrome did flash.
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01alim said:
I would agree if Chrome did flash.
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Have you tried Boat yet? I'm curious what you thought of it.

I'm using Boat as my browser at the moment actually.
It's great so far.
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Chrome for almost everything. I use the "other devices" feature several times a day. It's great being able to instantly pull up any tab open on the desktop, laptop, tablet, or other phone.
Firefox Beta or Dolphin Beta for stuff that requires flash. Don't really use AOSP browser anymore.

irishrally said:
Chrome for almost everything. I use the "other devices" feature several times a day. It's great being able to instantly pull up any tab open on the desktop, laptop, tablet, or other phone.
Firefox Beta or Dolphin Beta for stuff that requires flash. Don't really use AOSP browser anymore.
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How do you get Dolphin Beta to actually play Flash? for me whenever I try and enable it, Dolphin tells me it's naughty and refuses to let me force-enable it!
edit: I have installed the Flash APK already, it's just Dolphin Beta fighting against me...

chaosdefinesorder said:
How do you get Dolphin Beta to actually play Flash? for me whenever I try and enable it, Dolphin tells me it's naughty and refuses to let me force-enable it!
edit: I have installed the Flash APK already, it's just Dolphin Beta fighting against me...
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I think you have to change some parameter to Ipad, it's on Android I think, sorry but forgot which option is it. Say if it worked!

[VIDEO] Adobe Flash Install for Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I know HTML5 has been widely adopted. Let's face it though. There are sites which will not change over and resources which are Flash based that will never be converted. That's why I always install Flash Player on my Android devices.
Note: Search function on XDA is disabled. Not sure if this is a repost here. If it is, sorry. Two, I did make a couple of errors on the video. I have a young baby girl that needs a lot of attention. I did not reshoot.
Prep
Make sure you go to settings > general tab > security and allow install from unknown locations.
Download
Flash download link: http://flash.cricketusers.com
Go to that link from your device. It will start the download automatically. This is a version I've used for a number of devices for a good amount of time.
Browsers
Download your favorite browser. It won't work on stock, and it won't work on all browsers in general. I'm sure people will start to chime in one what worked and what didn't.
Dolphin Browser - works and it is my choice because it allows for an always on option. This device is powerful, and I think it can process most sites with ease.​Boat Browser - didn't see an always on option here. Looks like it has to be on demand. This means you have to click the little download icon to load the Flash object. That was one of the errors in the video.​If you have any questions, comments, concerns, gripes, b..., moans, etc feel free to post a reply!
KitKat 4.4 Update
I don't have the S4 with me anymore, but below is a video of flash player being installed on my wife's Nexus 5.
The modified flash apk has been placed at: http://flash2.cricketusers.com

Worked great no issues! Thanks for sharing.
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I believe the Adobe Flash Player works fine on the stock Android browser, at least on high end Samsung devices ( I have the Note 2 ). I install from and regularly check for updates on the official Adobe site. Just search archived flash player versions.
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yea I ran through a few browsers attempting to getva certain flash site to work. dolphin, stock, boat, and chrome gave me audio but no video.
puffin works great
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Works great with Dolphin
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marthinollys said:
I believe the Adobe Flash Player works fine on the stock Android browser, at least on high end Samsung devices ( I have the Note 2 ). I install from and regularly check for updates on the official Adobe site. Just search archived flash player versions.
formerly 'holly'
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That's what I thought too, but after reading this topic thread I went back to my stock browser on my 2-day old Note 3 to check. Sure enough, the flash plug-in I side-loaded an hour after bringing my phone home doesn't work on the stock browser on the Note 3. It did on my Note 2.
Using Boat and it seems to still work fine there.
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jbryson16 said:
Works great with Dolphin
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Which version of Dolphin are you using?
The best I have found so far is firefox. Unfortunately, the pause and resume control on the flash player doesn't work when watching videos.

Far as I know it is the only version that comes up when you search the play store. You do have to go into the Dolphin settings and select flash always on
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marthinollys said:
I believe the Adobe Flash Player works fine on the stock Android browser, at least on high end Samsung devices ( I have the Note 2 ). I install from and regularly check for updates on the official Adobe site. Just search archived flash player versions.
formerly 'holly'
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you know... there are differences between the note 2 and 3... one being the stock browser no longer supports flash.

srtpusher said:
you know... there are differences between the note 2 and 3... one being the stock browser no longer supports flash.
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This is true. Of course I wrote the above comment ten days ago, or four days before the (Verizon) Note 3 was released. I could go back and redact it - but I've moved on. ?

Downloaded and installed. I can confirm it works with the Chrome browser. Thanks OP.

Do you know what version, if any, this corresponds to on the Adobe download page?
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html

Scroll down to
Flash Player for Android 4.0 archives.
The one ending in .81. Apparently it's the final Flash update.
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marthinollys said:
Scroll down to
Flash Player for Android 4.0 archives.
The one ending in .81. Apparently it's the final Flash update.
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Hm, I tried 11.1.115.81 and it didn't work for me in either Chrome or Dolphin. Also, it's a different file length than the flashplayer.apk linked to in the OP.

Gary02468 said:
Hm, I tried 11.1.115.81 and it didn't work for me in either Chrome or Dolphin. Also, it's a different file length than the flashplayer.apk linked to in the OP.
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I haven't checked the OP but Adobe regularly updated Flash Player for Android to patch security vulnerabilities. The .81 link is the latest and, as it turns out, final version so it's not surprising that the file length is different.
Chrome for Android has never supported Flash. Dolphin does, or at least it used to. But I haven't used Dolphin in a long while so I'm not sure why it isn't working for you.
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Gary02468 said:
Hm, I tried 11.1.115.81 and it didn't work for me in either Chrome or Dolphin. Also, it's a different file length than the flashplayer.apk linked to in the OP.
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Doesn't work for me either. Fails at setup. Will try another browser.
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I would have used Dolphin with this but Dolphin along with basically any other browser I install has terrible stuttering scrolling on the Note 3. So for now I'm using Chrome Beta which shows the least amount of stuttering.
My need for flash has greatly been reduced over time but it's great we still have a method for using it. Thanks OP.

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I haven't checked the OP but Adobe regularly updated Flash Player for Android to patch security vulnerabilities. The .81 link is the latest and, as it turns out, final version so it's not surprising that the file length is different.
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Right so does anyone know which version, if any, on the Adobe download page corresponds to the link in the OP? The .81 version doesn't seem to work on my Note 3, and I'd rather use a download straight from Adobe if there's one that works.

Gary02468 said:
Right so does anyone know which version, if any, on the Adobe download page corresponds to the link in the OP? The .81 version doesn't seem to work on my Note 3, and I'd rather use a download straight from Adobe if there's one that works.
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The only way I've been able to use flash is with the link in the OP and dolphin. Even then dolphin crashes sometimes when using flash
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