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.
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what browser is your choice.. me im using the native only because i just flashed..
but i like dolphin hd and opera mini(when it wants to work)
there are others out there i know and the firefox beta (forget the name)
so let me know ? im always looking for new useful stuff.
Native: comes with the OS, does everything except flash just fine.
I use skyfire! Because I want to be able to watch flash videos!
I use Opera Mini becouse is faster than others. I also have tried Skyfire for the flash support, but was so sloow in 3G mode.....
Sorry for my English, I'm Italian
Stock Browser because it does everything fine and i don't need flash.
There are other good browsers like dolphin, opera mobile, skyfire, MIUI and xScope. But I still prefer the stock one. Well maybe Opera mobile as well.
I have tried them all and the native brower seems to work the best.
Dolphin HD with add-ons + Fennec beta with sync from my desktop/laptop.
Stock one when I'm using a wi-fi connection
Opera Mobile when I'm using a HSDPA connection (faster, low data transfer)
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Dolphin HD with add-ons + Fennec beta with sync from my desktop/laptop.
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How can you use fennec? I tried installing but it gave an error of incompatible hardware or something.
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How can you use fennec? I tried installing but it gave an error of incompatible hardware or something.
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Same here.
I prefer Miren Browser!
Easy and very fast!
I use stocked browser for wap, skyfire for wifi and opera mini " FAST" for mobile data.
Opera Mini here
Stock browser for JavaScript heavy sites, and Opera Mini for everything else. I just love how the burden of processing pages are done by the servers
Opera and Skyfire. I only use Skyfire when i need to see flash videos. I'm not a fan of the phone's browser.
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Tried Dolphin browser, but I still prefer the stock one. It's light, and does pretty much everything quite well.
I use Dolphin HD... It's perfect. sometimes I use Opera mini too.
I use Dolphin Mini 2.0, it's the best when you consider all pros and cons, and I tested others as well (miren, dolphin hd, opera, xScope).
Can someone send me file original host of LGP500?
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Hi,
Whenever I have more than one browser window open, every so often the Galaxy Tab will vibrate a couple times when opening a new browser window, the page won't load and the browser would close automatically. What does this mean?
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Happens with me also...whether I use the stock browser or dolphin...though with dolphin it happens much less...
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I found that the "solution" for that probkem is to use a browser not based on WebKit, as it's painfully clear the version in the Tab is really crashy. Look for Opera, Firefox or Skyfire. The others (like Miren, Dolphin...) are all WebKit based, and as such they might make the issue better but not fix it
also disable panoramic mode in the stock browser: with that on is a lot slower than a 600mhz Android phone!
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I found that the "solution" for that probkem is to use a browser not based on WebKit, as it's painfully clear the version in the Tab is really crashy. Look for Opera, Firefox or Skyfire. The others (like Miren, Dolphin...) are all WebKit based, and as such they might make the issue better but not fix it
also disable panoramic mode in the stock browser: with that on is a lot slower than a 600mhz Android phone!
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Hi,
How would you disable 'Panoramic Mode' in the stock browser? I haven't downloaded any new browser(s) as of yet.
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In the browser settings, second option, it's right below the zoom one.
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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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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.
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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.
I have read some Honeycomb trick to always open full sites. Apparently, all androids have some sort of switch. Please enlighten me.
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I have read some Honeycomb trick to always open full sites. Apparently, all androids have some sort of switch. Please enlighten me.
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In your "Web Browser" I'm Pretty Sure if you Select Menu/Settings... Then Uncheck the Mobile View Box, It Should Enable the Desktop View until its Rechecked!!
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Skyfire browser has an option on the main screen. Makes switching really easy. Works well if you are willing to try a different browser or just use like I do and only use skyfire when you want to run the full website.
Thanks. I kinda wanted to know this too.
Now to find out how to disable flash to make sites load faster, and to lessen that damned scroll lag. >.>
nothing beats the speed of 2.1 broswer. :/
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In the browser that comes with the phone i see no option to uncheck the mobile site. I too am annoyed by these stupid mobile sites. As if they were designed for blackberrys or something else crappy.
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Use Dolphin browser, it asked you during installation if you would like to view the mobile sites or desktop.
There is also a plug in for dolphim broeser hd that,toggles between mobile and desktop views. Works pretty good, sometimed have to restart the browser, not often.
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Opera does this as well
can't you go to about:useragent on any browser and change it?
I am not interested in switching browsers. I dont have a mobile view switch in settings and i dont have about:user agent. I'll attempt to locate the article which said all androids can be switched to full view instead of mobile.
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I am not interested in switching browsers. I dont have a mobile view switch in settings and i dont have about:user agent. I'll attempt to locate the article which said all androids can be switched to full view instead of mobile.
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You do have user agent string in your browser. This should work on all webkit based browsers. I had read about this a long time ago, and with a single google search this came up.
http://lifehacker.com/#!5547037/change-the-user-agent-on-an-android-phone
The useragent string may or may not work depending on which ROM you are running. Back when I had stock eclair jfd I tried the user agent trick and all that did was crash my browser. Even rebooting wouldn't fix it, I had to factory reset
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7313019&postcount=5
I have froyo.ka6 and haven't tried it again, nor am I interested in trying it again since I have both Miren and Dolphin HD (both of which allow toggling of user agent AND have flash support).
I don't use stock browser anymore. Everyone says it's the fastest but I can't see any speed difference opening same sites with Dolphin HD or Miren...maybe in benchmarks you will see a few milliseconds?
Correct, i do have access to additional settings with about:command but don' have access to UAString which is needed to switch settings. Anyway the more i read about the subject, i found it was only temporary - per browser session. That is a waste of my time so i am moving along. i have eugenes froyo 2.2
If you want full vs mobile websites you definitely need to try another browser. You have lots of choices. Since you're running froyo you don't need the skyfire video capabilities 2.2 has flash video built-in.
Best free browsers for froyo (IMO)
Miren
Dolphin Mini
Dolphin HD (ad supported)
Opera Mobile 10 beta is ok but slower
Firefox is slowest but still in beta
Proxy browsers: (I don't like proxy browsers)
Skyfire
Opera Mini
Fastest for rendering / navigation are Dolphin HD and Miren.
There are a few others out there (xScope, Maxthon, UCWEB, Infinity).
All I can say is try them all decide which you like best - All have their pros and cons but they are all better than stock.
Anybody know how to enable constant desktop view while open the website ?
Not easy without root,im using chrome with thr chrome ua app,but it only works with root
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you could use javelin browser, go to setting, request desktop view.
good luck!
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What's the point to not giving the choice which view would you like to? Any new website you have to open twice
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I use Dolphin Browser HD. You only need to click the option "request desktop view" once. Then all succeeding browsing will be on desktop view on any day.