I have a few browsers installed and everytime i open a page through the stock browser it keeps giving me the list of all available browsers to open the link with. Ticking the set as default option makes no difference, it will give me th choice of browsers again next time.
Any way of fixing this.
noobie here! also wants to know.. c",)
billu said:
I have a few browsers installed and everytime i open a page through the stock browser it keeps giving me the list of all available browsers to open the link with. Ticking the set as default option makes no difference, it will give me th choice of browsers again next time.
Any way of fixing this.
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It seems its asking you the default action for "that particular action".
Example if you click a link to Facebook and it you select your preferred default choice, it will only do that for Facebook links.
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So I fixed my battery issue, but now web is just closing on its own. Damn I suck, sorry guys gigantic noob. I don't want to download another browser cause I honestly don't mind the standard browser. I've rooted and done the GPS thing.
Please, help out a struggling peon???
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Closing as soon as it opens or after some use? If the former, is your home page set to Google.com with location access enabled?
It's an Android software problem imho. I was just entering a reply in a different xda forum USING OPERA and before I could finish the f'n browser just f'n closed on me. Didn't save where I was browsing or anything.
Has happened to me several times and I don't think it's only the stock browser.
Yeah, google is set as home page and location finder is on.
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o noticed that with the lag fix i applied, the browser freezes up or just wont load all the way. I removed the lag fix and everything works fine. I don't even know if there is a way to delete the cache on the ext2 partition. cache cleaner doesn't fix it so it just builds up and builds up
TwoGunsGeronimo said:
Yeah, google is set as home page and location finder is on.
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I bet that's your problem. To fix it, try to get into settings before the page finishes loading. Clear location access, and until Samsung releases a fix, don't allow Google.com to have location access.
If you really like the local search feature, try "places directory" from the market in the mean time.
this happened to me everytime i tried to go to flash intesive websites. it wasn't too often though, i ended switching to xscope is the best browser i have used on a mobile device(personal opinion).
give it a try.
stock, dolphin and skyfire all crash on me if i go to some web pages with flash. Turning off use plugins in the settings fixes it.
I am running the dexter rom 1.42 (which is the bomb diggity..Thanks Dexter) and i cant figure out how to force the stock browser to go to the non-mobile version of sites. i tried the About:debug thing but that doesnt work for the stock browser. i tried loading dolphin or Skyfire off the market and for some reason they wont show up when I do a search. can some one tell me how to set it up for non-mobile sites and tell me why i cant download dolphin or skyfire?...
Once you enter: about:debug, you must push the menu button(while still in stock browser), then select settings, and stroll to the bottom where the UAstring option we be to change to desktop.
For other browsers like dolphin go to android section in xda, and search through the android app and game sub-section
Hope that helped
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Hi.
Only enter in browser setting and uncheck box mobile view mode.
On my Nexus 7, Dolphin is my default browser. However, when using the Google search widget, results are displayed in Chrome, and not Dolphin. After the list of results is displayed, then the link opens properly in Dolphin.
This issue would not be so irritating if I could long-press on links in the initial page of results and choose to open the link in a new tab. However, that option is not available, for some reason, so if I want to view several links, I have to keep going back and forth from the initial results page. This is very irritating.
So, simple question: how can I get the Google search widget to open the initial results page in my default Dolphin browser? If this is not possible, then how can I get the links in the search results to open in a new tab?
Thanks for your help.
Still hoping to make this work
I'm still hoping someone can help me figure out how to ensure that search results using the handy Google search widget open in Dolphin browser, which I find to be far better than the stock browser. As I mentioned earlier, once I choose a link, that link opens in Dolphin. However, the search results page does NOT open in Dolphin, and I am unable open a search result in a new tab from the stock browser, which is irritating.
Any ideas?
Can you clear the defaults on either the search widget or the browser and reset them? Maybe that will get them to switch.
davisac said:
Can you clear the defaults on either the search widget or the browser and reset them? Maybe that will get them to switch.
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Thanks for your quick reply. Yes, I did clear the defaults, which I believe is why the search links open in Dolphin. However, the original search page stubbornly sticks with the inferior stock browser.
This is not a problem with the phone running ICS...just my Nexus 7.
Stock rom, rooted, 4.2.1. If you are rooted there is a way to remove Chrome as the default browser and place the default nexus browser (not chrome) from the nexus phone rom as default. I did this and Voice Search & Google Now open web searches in it. I side-loaded Flash and it works great with that browser. If you want to make Dolphin the default, I don't know about that.
If OP has rooted, stock Rom or otherwise and still has Chrome Browser - go to Store/Play to download free app called "AntTeh App Manager" and use it to freeze Chrome (thus, disabled it) That should allow Dolphin Browser to be the only one - boot into Custom Recovery & wipe dalvik cache to be sure, restart - and all searches should be going to the Dolphin.
I am using Boat Browser & Google Search and/or Voice Search, etc. will launch & show results in it. (rooted Stock 4.1.2 - franco kernel)
You can unfreeze Chrome & go back to it anytime as you wish as it's not deleted, just hidden & will no longer shown on the Apps list, unless re-enabled.
I am having issues in which the browser won't follow a link, or when it does it loses and login or other info (like where I am, preferences).
I often cannot do thing is different frames, like check boxes on a filter for a list, and what is displayed seems to be generic to all visitors.
If I "Open in a new tab" then I can open a link with the same info as in that browser page, but just clicking the links fails.
I am having this issue across browsers. I am using the stock ROM, with TWRP recovery, unlocked and rooted.
Any ideas?
Infoport said:
I am having issues in which the browser won't follow a link, or when it does it loses and login or other info (like where I am, preferences).
I often cannot do thing is different frames, like check boxes on a filter for a list, and what is displayed seems to be generic to all visitors.
If I "Open in a new tab" then I can open a link with the same info as in that browser page, but just clicking the links fails.
I am having this issue across browsers. I am using the stock ROM, with TWRP recovery, unlocked and rooted.
Any ideas?
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What android version? What browser? Have you tried clearing the data and cache for the browser through app manager? Have you tried different browsers?
multiple browsers not following links
SmokinCharger said:
What android version? What browser? Have you tried clearing the data and cache for the browser through app manager? Have you tried different browsers?
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Using stock 4.3, tried different browsers (Chrome, Dolphin, stock browser).
It *seems* like my browsing was good for a while last night with stock browser, then started the same symptoms. Not sure if my struggle with desktop vs mobile sites had anything to do with it.
Do the browsers not keep information page to page if you request desktop site?
Infoport said:
Using stock 4.3, tried different browsers (Chrome, Dolphin, stock browser).
It *seems* like my browsing was good for a while last night with stock browser, then started the same symptoms. Not sure if my struggle with desktop vs mobile sites had anything to do with it.
Do the browsers not keep information page to page if you request desktop site?
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Do you have any ad blocker apps that you are using? Yes, the browsers should keep the information. Look under your browser settings under Privacy, Content Settings, etc and look that the options selected.
Another thought: you do have "Accept cookies" and "Enable JavaScript" checked?
chaosdefinesorder said:
Another thought: you do have "Accept cookies" and "Enable JavaScript" checked?
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I do because I am not as concerned about privacy issues on my tablet. There are less instances of viruses, malware, etc on Android. In addition, if I was to get malware, virus, etc., I can simply wipe the N10 and start over. For me personally, I look for the best overall user experience that provide me with the best performance and options.
So for the past few days, when I do a google search in the stock browser on my S5, certain sites (I'm guessing only sites that have Play Store apps) are redirecting me to their play store app page... To be clear, I'll search for something and get a result that should link me to IMDB.COM -- but if I click that result, I get send to the IMDB APP page on Google Play... If I hold down the link and hit OPEN or OPEN IN NEW TAB, it will actually take me to the sites mobile page in the browser like normal.
Any idea what's causing this? I've cleared the browser cash and data, I've cleared Play Store defaults as well. I've tried removing all the individual web page settings inside the browser. I've done a ton of searches and found nothing.
I've actually now noticed that every time I try to link to a youtube video from a google search it just goes to "webpage not available." Again, if hold down on the link and hit OPEN or OPEN IN NEW TAB, it works...
This just started happening out of the blue and I have no idea what changed... And it's super annoying.
Any help greatly appreciated!
I agree. the same thing has happened to me and my wife's phone. When we google search in a browser on our androids, many links will direct back to the "play store" app. Same symptoms and reactions, when long tapping the links to open in new tab, the function works perfectly. And another temporary solution is to activate "desktop mode" if available in the browser, and it won't open the app store, but of course, depending on your device and the browser app, desktop mode can be a little sluggish
Please XDA developers, if any of you know how to solve this issue please let us know. Otherwise it'll be safe to assume that google is leveled up their reign of terror, beginning at relentlessly invading privacy, and now hijacking user experience by literary using actual malware techniques.
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Sounds similar to this
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...to-install-apps-directly-from-search-results/
Nope, this is different. The article talks about the option of installing apps directly from search results (i.e. the user sees an "install" button inline with search results). Whereas here, the search results themselves are redirecting to the Play store, with no option to keep browsing the link in the browser.
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Nope, this is different. The article talks about the option of installing apps directly from search results (i.e. the user sees an "install" button inline with search results). Whereas here, the search results themselves are redirecting to the Play store, with no option to keep browsing the link in the browser.
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Yes, which could be related to the roll out / bugs during it
Seems slightly coincidental that Google search results are redirecting to the play store, at the same time as Google is rolling out the ability to install apps directly from the results
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Yes, which could be related to the roll out / bugs during it
Seems slightly coincidental that Google search results are redirecting to the play store, at the same time as Google is rolling out the ability to install apps directly from the results
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This has suddenly fixed itself... Links now working normally again for me. Strange. Seems like this might have been some Google roll out bug as Detection mentioned.
Anyway, working for now. My Youtube links still only open in browser (instead of in app) but I'll live with that, I guess.
Thanks!
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This has suddenly fixed itself... Links now working normally again for me. Strange. Seems like this might have been some Google roll out bug as Detection mentioned.
Anyway, working for now. My Youtube links still only open in browser (instead of in app) but I'll live with that, I guess.
Thanks!
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Check in settings > default applications, that the browser is not set as default for youtube, if it is, clear it, and next time you open a youtube link, it should give the option to choose the app and set that as default
Or reinstall the YT app, and it should auto clear the default
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Check in settings > default applications, that the browser is not set as default for youtube, if it is, clear it, and next time you open a youtube link, it should give the option to choose the app and set that as default
Or reinstall the YT app, and it should auto clear the default
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Is it possible that google has superior control over any android device, regardless of the type of rom? where If google wanted to, they can roll out some crazy beta test on everyone's devices and then stop it again, after they've collected enough information from their tests? Whereby making useless the option an android owner gets for allowing google to monitor their device for app malfunctions or not.
My browser is acting normal now too. It seems really weird that a very particular action that is mostly found in malware was forcefully applied to our android browsers, (i don't use chrome, bur the default browser app in my stock rom) for the same amount of time before being taken away. And i know for a fact that it wasn't with anything i've done. Owning android devices for a very long time now (and customizing the such and PCs too) is more than enough experience for me to know that this is no accident, nor foul interpretation of settings on my part.
Just how worthless have these systems and devices become? Is there any safety left anywhere?