how to change default browser search engine? - Galaxy S II General

Is it possible to change the default search engine in the stock browser, not to bing or yahoo, but to something like duckduckgo.com
Looked at about:debug and about:config but couldn't find anything to change keyword.url
Cheers..
MJ-12

In the browsers address bar, type
about:debug
And hit go, it'll look like it's not done anything, but if you press
menu > more > settings
They'll be a load of new options and one of those is the search engine.
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RavenY2K3 said:
In the browsers address bar, type
about:debug
And hit go, it'll look like it's not done anything, but if you press
menu > more > settings
They'll be a load of new options and one of those is the search engine.
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Thanks, but as stated in op I have already looked at that option, it only gives you four options.
I was thinking more about how to change to a personal search engine like duckduckgo.com
I think it should be more in the about:config settings

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I'd love to get scroogle results if there is a way?

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what do you type in the address bar

To get more settings in The browser to change to desktop or iPhone view?
2 words separated by a: but I can't remember. Thanks in advance...
about:config
in the default browser?
i know this works in firefox on the pc, but tried this in the default browser and it doesnt seem to do anything.
Worked on stock Rom but not on the desire Rom browser
Thanks rusty
need root for this maybe?
im fully stock, no root or anything and still nothing with this, what am i failing at?
im opening the browser, going to the address bar and typing about:config then tapping go
temperbad said:
Worked on stock Rom but not on the desire Rom browser
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There's a dedicated option to switch mobile view on and off.
have you tried about:debug
about:config gives me a white screen
about:debug gives me my homepage which is google
Once you type the appropriate command in the address bar hit the menu button > settings> then scroll down to UAS string.
You will not get any kind of notification that you did anything in the address bar after hitting enter.
Deja vu!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653977
Shoot Paul. I thought I've done this before also... bwahahaha. Woops.
djsaad1 said:
have you tried about:debug
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Crap, this is it, I was thinking of Firefox!

Any way of setting the Browser to "Desktop Version" mode on Froyo???

Any way to do this on completely stock devfroyo?
Cheers!
about:debug in the adress bar.
Then go into settings and select the UAString you want.
ArcanaXVIII said:
about:debug in the adress bar.
Then go into settings and select the UAString you want.
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This are the stupid things that HAD to be in the android intro icon on Froyo!!!
Stick it or delete thread...
Thankxxxx
This is not new, its been like this before froyo.
Before Froyo I had an option in the preferences panel of the browser, and I didn't have to type "about:debug"...
ErGo_404 said:
Before Froyo I had an option in the preferences panel of the browser, and I didn't have to type "about:debug"...
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You were probably using Cyanogen or some other cooked ROM, the older stock didn't have this in the default menu either.
ErGo_404 said:
Before Froyo I had an option in the preferences panel of the browser, and I didn't have to type "about:debug"...
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Probably becoz u used a CM/Enom ROM with a mod to show that by default...
ArcanaXVIII said:
about:debug in the adress bar.
Then go into settings and select the UAString you want.
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Thank you, and also a Google search would've produced the same answer.

Mobile to desktop

How do you set the browser to only open desktop versions of a website? I can't seem to find the option anywhere
Type about:debug in browser. Nothing will happen. Then go into browser options and you should have additional options. Should be there.
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So where would I find browser options. I've been in the browsers settings by clicking the upper righthand corner but that doesn't give me any compatible options before our after doing the debug
verusevo said:
So where would I find browser options. I've been in the browsers settings by clicking the upper righthand corner but that doesn't give me any compatible options before our after doing the debug
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when you go to the settings after applying the command of about:debug, you will see on the bottom "debug" in the settings under advanced. Once you go there, click uastring. Change it from android to desktop. This will tell websites you visit that it is a desktop and not a android device and thus load the full page, not the mobile version.
But it isn't permanent.
Going through about:debug became such a hassle on my zoom that I'm using dolphin HD full time now. Just have to get your bookmarks in the stock browser so you can get the cool scrolling widget and set dolphin as the default browser.
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excellent, got it. thanks much

Dolphin browser for tablet - beta

Dolphin browser for tablet is in beta now. Excited to try this today
http://m.androidcentral.com/dolphin-pad-v10-enters-beta-stages
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Good find bro. This is exactly what we needed to cure the typing lag in browser. Thanks.
Thanks for pointing it out.
Bowser HD for pad is very good, i really love it...i tried it a little...and it is very good as if it wasn't a beta version. I decided to keep it instead of dolphin hd.
Yeah, definitely like this browser. Only problem I've seen with it is that it uses the mobile google for default when you search in the address bar, can't seem to find a way to change that.
alot snappier than the stock browser...hopefully they roll out w/ updates to make it more efficient.
Seems pretty good so far. Much less lag than on stock browser but its still there.
I like it alot, just having an issue with bookmarks, and the dolphin add on bookmarks to sd doesnt seem to be working with it, anyone else having that issue.?
Either way, using it as my main browser, having much Less lag than stock
kegacide said:
I like it alot, just having an issue with bookmarks, and the dolphin add on bookmarks to sd doesnt seem to be working with it, anyone else having that issue.?
Either way, using it as my main browser, having much Less lag than stock
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I had the same issue but now I'm using Xmarks for Dolphin HD.
OgremustCrush said:
Yeah, definitely like this browser. Only problem I've seen with it is that it uses the mobile google for default when you search in the address bar, can't seem to find a way to change that.
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After opening the dolphin browser app press the menu button in the bar below and press More. Select Settings > Dolphin Settings > User Agent and select Desktop. That should work.
phaserkb said:
After opening the dolphin browser app press the menu button in the tab below and press More. Select Settings > Dolphin Settings > User Agent and delect Desktop. That should work.
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This works for most sites, but some still load the mobile version. Google search is one of them; another is boston.com. this is one of the only problems I have with the beta.
dagaetch said:
This works for most sites, but some still load the mobile version. Google search is one of them; another is boston.com. this is one of the only problems I have with the beta.
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Well, for me is working. I open google.com and i see the desktop version.
phaserkb said:
After opening the dolphin browser app press the menu button in the bar below and press More. Select Settings > Dolphin Settings > User Agent and select Desktop. That should work.
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I suppose I should clarify, even after you change the UA it appears that the search from adddress bar function is hardcoded to use the mobile google search. If you go straight to google.com, sure you get the desktop search, but sometimes it's just more convenient to use the address bar instead.
I can't seem to activate gestures, for some reason.
PookiePrancer said:
I can't seem to activate gestures, for some reason.
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Click on the Play button in the top right corner.
You can now use your gestures.
To make changes, a menu screen will appear at the top.
Click on the mechanical wheel on the left side of the page.
Then go to Gestures.
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load sites without being sent to mobile

cannot load some sites without being directed to the mobilr version. Would like to view sites in full screen format not the 1/3 page displayed in the mobile versions. Did not have this problem with viewsonic.
In the address bar type in "about:debug" without the quotes. press enter. press the menu button (top right) then settings. Then "Debug" then "uastring", then "desktop".
If you are on ICS, then just tap the menu button, then "load desktop site". (much easier than honeycomb )
thanks much...too bad samsung support doesnt know how to do this.
dsmaus said:
thanks much...too bad samsung support doesnt know how to do this.
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Anytime...just fyi...if you ever have another question...
1. Google
2. Forums
3. Friends
4. Hobos on the streets
5. Then finally...tech support
Lol!!!
If you're using a rom that uilizes the xoom browser (basically every new rom, non-ics) go to browser> settings> advanced> uastrings, and then select "desktop. "
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theROMinator said:
If you're using a rom that uilizes the xoom browser (basically every new rom, non-ics) go to browser> settings> advanced> uastrings, and then select "desktop. "
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The dev has to enable that...its not there by default
ezcats said:
The dev has to enable that...its not there by default
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You're lying
Lol jk, I didn't know that, huh.
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Thank you
Ive got so used now to
Load site > scroll down > look for desktop site button > press button > contune browsing. Lol
Another suggestion (easier too in my opinion) is if you download Dolphin Browser. When you set it up you can choose to have desktop browsing enabled.
jonnyg1097 said:
Another suggestion (easier too in my opinion) is if you download Dolphin Browser. When you set it up you can choose to have desktop browsing enabled.
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I loved dolphin on my nook color. I've not tried it on this tab yet, but just might have to now.
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Or type (about:useragent) without brackets in the adress bar then enter and choose desktop
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hoss_n2 said:
Or type (about:useragent) without brackets in the adress bar then enter and choose desktop
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Doesn't work for me...
ezcats said:
Doesn't work for me...
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Are you on stock rom?
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