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I've been using Dolphin hd lately but sometimes it's just really slow.The Mini version seems faster at times, but the lack of that scrolling left bookmarks bar and toolkit bar bums me out. I just can't decide which one to use. Opera browser is really fast to...there are just to many to choose from. What one do you guys prefer?

I'm using the new Dolphin HD 5.0 beta. While it can be slow at times, it at least supports flash, which Opera doesn't. Once Opera supports flash, I'll switch, until then, sticking with DHD5.
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Xscope. clean. fast. no fancy BS.

blackroseMD1 said:
I'm using the new Dolphin HD 5.0 beta. While it can be slow at times, it at least supports flash, which Opera doesn't. Once Opera supports flash, I'll switch, until then, sticking with DHD5.
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Yea I just got an update today for dolphin HD. Amazing!

I seem to be a minority but I always end up using the stock browser after trying any of the options.
Any browser that has a splash screen is instantly out. I don't think an application as important and as often used as a web browser should make me stare at a screen while it loads.
That said, Opera seems pretty nice. I've been using it on my Nook running CM7 and that may just win me over from the stock browser.

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Xscope. clean. fast. no fancy BS.
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Never heard of that ill check it out

Dolphin mini, used to use dolphin hd
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I use Opera Mobile Web Browser, no complaints. Fast and I like it. Going to try xScope now.

Miren browser is the best hands down imo.
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I use skyfire, over dolphin these days, better flash usage for me on sense roms for some reason
but Ill try xscope too

Nothing faster than Dolphin... That is until this last update
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DirtyShroomz said:
Nothing faster than Dolphin... That is until this last update
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Really? I think its faster now. I only use like 2 add ons though.

I use Dolphin HD (on my evo and my xoom) and I love it, no desire to even look at another browser, and I've tried them all.
Between the side scrolling and tab management I'm sold.. well, I would be sold if it wasn't free, lol.
Loving the new update too

dirkyd3rk said:
Miren browser is the best hands down imo.
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+ 1 only on my Evo though. I use stock on my Xoom

Moricon said:
+ 1 only on my Evo though. I use stock on my Xoom
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I only gave miren about 5 minutes. did i miss something?

I use the stock

dirkyd3rk said:
Miren browser is the best hands down imo.
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i thought I remember someone saying that all the data goes through chinese servers first? don't trust that.
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I've just been using stock, wonder if it's worth it to look into dolphin..

Just thought I'd give a bit of a shout out to Maxthon Mobile. Not a bad browser, shows a lot of promise. For those that like Miren but don't trust the Chinese then you might like the design, it's very similar IMO.

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Just thought I'd give a bit of a shout out to Maxthon Mobile. Not a bad browser, shows a lot of promise. For those that like Miren but don't trust the Chinese then you might like the design, it's very similar IMO.
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I'll check out that maxthon. I actually uninstalled Dolphin hd. I don't know about you guys but when I'm browsing with my phone I use the browser to its potential. I almost do what I would do on my desktop. Every time I would be about 25 minutes into browser with dolphin, it would start to be really slow and glitchy. Links won't work sometimes. Sometimes the whole pages wouldn't load. I wouldn't be able to click on links, simply because they didn't load. Idk, so I've been using Miren lately and love it.
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Flash is dead again(lol)

So I guess not support for flash in jelly bean guys
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Flash has been dead. Html5 is what most sites use now. This is a non story
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shook187 said:
Flash has been dead. Html5 is what most sites use now. This is a non story
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that is so not true. i use flash everyday on my phone with embedded youtube videos on sites, watch the euro on my phone thanks to flash support and a lot of other stuff. It's true that a lot of the bigger budget more mainstream site have converted to HTML5, but i find it absolutely revolting that when i'll need it, i wont be able to use flash. I really hope some devs cook something up for that.

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that is so not true. i use flash everyday on my phone with embedded youtube videos on sites, watch the euro on my phone thanks to flash support and a lot of other stuff. It's true that a lot of the bigger budget more mainstream site have converted to HTML5, but i find it absolutely revolting that when i'll need it, i wont be able to use flash. I really hope some devs cook something up for that.
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Truth that, I use it myself not as much but is really nice to have
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The apk will be floating around until html 5 takes over completely. Flash for desktop pc's will not require websites to use beyond flash 11 (if ever) until long after html 5 is in full force. We will be ok.

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The apk will be floating around until html 5 takes over completely. Flash for desktop pc's will not require websites to use beyond flash 11 (if ever) until long after html 5 is in full force. We will be ok.
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I made a backup already just in case
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Ask iphone users if not having flash is a big deal?
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Its not like its not going to work anymore. Its just no longer being supported or updated. Flash 11 is all we need for every website. Iphone users would give there left nut to have an apk that works. Even if it never gets updated. Maybe even both nuts.

incubus26jc said:
Its not like its not going to work anymore. Its just no longer being supported or updated. Flash 11 is all we need for every website. Iphone users would give there left nut to have an apk that works. Even if it never gets updated. Maybe even both nuts.
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Dude I think you're seriously overestimating the value of flash. Sorry but the flash experience is dead. That was so 2 years ago.
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shook187 said:
Ask iphone users if not having flash is a big deal?
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I am and iPhone user too and is annoying when it doesn't work and I have to fire up my sky fire app but yeah is going away just some website need to update already
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shook187 said:
Dude I think you're seriously overestimating the value of flash. Sorry but the flash experience is dead. That was so 2 years ago.
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Im not saying that its not outdated, i'm saying that a very large number of sites still use flash and our apk will work until the site goes to html 5. So it no longer getting updated is not a big deal. Its old news.
Now, If our flash apk simply doesnt work on jellybean, then you will have some upset folks.

incubus26jc said:
Im not saying that its not outdated, i'm saying that a very large number of sites still use flash and our apk will work until the site goes to html 5. So it no longer getting updated is not a big deal. Its old news.
Now, If our flash apk simply doesnt work on jellybean, then you will have some upset folks.
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Yup. I had a LOLApple moment a few days ago in a bagel place. My 4yo wanted to sit next to another ~4yo and his mom. After a few minutes, my 4yo asked if he could use my phone to play a game on the Nick Jr website. I gave him my phone. When the other 4yo saw this, he asked his mom to do the same with her iphone. Ruhtroh, Nick Jr is a flash site and so her iphone wouldn't load it.

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Yup. I had a LOLApple moment a few days ago in a bagel place. My 4yo wanted to sit next to another ~4yo and his mom. After a few minutes, my 4yo asked if he could use my phone to play a game on the Nick Jr website. I gave him my phone. When the other 4yo saw this, he asked his mom to do the same with her iphone. Ruhtroh, Nick Jr is a flash site and so her iphone wouldn't load it.
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That kind of made my day.

New XDA Theme

Well this new look is a big change. I refresh my page and bam! New layout, lol.
Thoughts on it?

Too bright. I'd prefer an inverted version.
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Too big. I browse XDA on my second monitor which is a 15 inch. Besides that, I think it looks alright.

I like it. It is bigger. Should look better on my 24" Monitor when I get it, also should look much better at 1080p as well.

it is a bit large but I think I like it better than the 2010 theme. I wish they had a floating bar a the top though, one that would stay while you scroll with the account options and maybe page selection.

I fixed my problem by going to control panel, edit options, and changing the skin to the last one on the list. Now I get the nice theme and I will not have to read XDA on my bigger monitor.

Gavisann said:
I fixed my problem by going to control panel, edit options, and changing the skin to the last one on the list. Now I get the nice theme and I will not have to read XDA on my bigger monitor.
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Oh nice. I like this smaller version of the newer theme better than the forum default.
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Slow
I like my pages to load fast and barely any lag so i like the old version 2010 style
And i have a fast computer, as well as good internet for browsing just sucks with downloading is all

XxLostSoulxX said:
I like my pages to load fast and barely any lag so i like the old version 2010 style
And i have a fast computer, as well as good internet for browsing just sucks with downloading is all
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That's what Adblock is for.
I've blocked every single ad on this website, as well as disabled user signatures. Got tired of the load times and the needless scrolling.

2 thumbs up
i like it a lot.:good:

pfft!
thumbs down..
but then, I just selected "go back to 2010 theme" and alls good

how they don't have a dark or inverted theme is beyond me.. ugh white..

I ended up having to revert back to 2010 theme. The white background was just killing my eyes. It felt like I was reading a Word or text document.

nikon120 said:
That's what Adblock is for.
I've blocked every single ad on this website, as well as disabled user signatures. Got tired of the load times and the needless scrolling.
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No i meant like i just like simplicity and i like to see all the threads after another and i thought adblock was for android not PC.
Still Ad's have nothing to do with scrolling for me.

XxLostSoulxX said:
No i meant like i just like simplicity and i like to see all the threads after another and i thought adblock was for android not PC.
Still Ad's have nothing to do with scrolling for me.
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Yea, I ended up purchasing Tapatalk2 when it was only 0.99 a lil while back. So I don't have to deal with the site on mobile devices.
Nope, Adblock started on PC.

XxLostSoulxX said:
No i meant like i just like simplicity and i like to see all the threads after another and i thought adblock was for android not PC.
Still Ad's have nothing to do with scrolling for me.
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I have ad block on all my pc browsers.
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Zeinzu said:
I have ad block on all my pc browsers.
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oh cool thanks for the info guys never knew that

Don't like it - too bright, too large. Good thing there was an option to revert - unlike Gmail :crying:

Its nice to hear everyone is supporting XDA via there adds, hell I even click on one every once in awhile Just to give back. You guys think this site is free to run?
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socos25 said:
Its nice to hear everyone is supporting XDA via there adds, hell I even click on one every once in awhile Just to give back. You guys think this site is free to run?
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That is your choice. As is me blocking adverts on my machine.
If they truly wanted to, they could prevent users from reaching the forums that have ad blocking apps, extensions and host files preventing their revenue sources.

Is it just me or do a ton of websites not work properly on the N4?

Maybe it's the lack of flash support or my bootlegged version but I often catch myself wondering if a page will display properly or not before tapping the link. None of these issues with the HOX.
Is it just me?

yip

I'm guessing that the lack of responses in a few hours time means to ignore the 2nd poster's response.

i think its you, i have no problem here...
would you mind giving a few examples??

If a page has flash I just use the AOSP browser. Otherwise, Chrome is fine. Not sure why you're having issues.

Don't know what you're talking about I totally enjoy browsing on my Nexus 4.
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This thread is meaningless unless you put some screenshots up.

All fine here. Try using another browser.
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Does the Freddie Pauls website menu work for anyone?

Guess not.. ::shrugs::
The hardware/price with this phone still make it irreplaceable IMO, can't wait for a few updates.

dralways said:
Guess not.. ::shrugs::
The hardware/price with this phone still make it irreplaceable IMO, can't wait for a few updates.
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I'm thinking user error.

Can you see the full menu when you scroll down?
Also, how about this page: http://www.schlotzskys.com/locations/onlineordering mind sending a screen of this one? Full desktop mode no zoom
I'd really appreciate it estallings. I always read your posts on this forum as you're really helpful.
Nevermind the Schlotzkys link, works for me in Chrome. I guess I just need to sideload a good flash .apk.. now where oh where to find one.

I see this:
Also,

estallings15 said:
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Hm, this page does work for me in Chrome after all.. not boat browser. Then I zoom out on that page in Chrome and hit menu on the left and see this:
You see the same?

dralways said:
Hm, this page does work for me in Chrome after all.. not boat browser. Then I zoom out of that page in Chrome and hit menu and see this:
You see the same?
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Yes, of course. Chrome does not support Flash. However, in the AOSP browser with Flash Player installed, I see this.

estallings15 said:
Yes, of course. Chrome does not support Flash. However, in the AOSP browser with Flash Player installed, I see this.
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Holy crap, thats exactly what I'm looking for. Where can I download the AOSP browser and I'm stock everything/unrooted. Do I have to root or flash a rom?

dralways said:
Holy crap, thats exactly what I'm looking for. Where can I download the AOSP browser and I'm stock everything/unrooted. Do I have to root or flash a rom?
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AOSP browser has to reside in system/app to work, meaning you'd need root. You might try using a different browser that supports flash. I believe dolphin browser HD does.
Then install flash player http://d-h.st/x4v
Oh, and don't forget to enable third party apps in settings.

I managed to download both Dolphin HD and flash and I still don't see some flash content.. I'm not going to root and partial flash is so crippling. . I can view flash sites like liveleak though.
You'd think there'd be a way by now!

dralways said:
I managed to download both Dolphin HD and flash and I still don't see some flash content.. I'm not going to root and partial flash is so crippling. . I can view flash sites like liveleak though.
You'd think there'd be a way by now!
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Android doesn't support flash anymore and adobe isn't supporting mobile. Flash sucks, but unfortunately a LOT of sites use it.
Just out of curiosity, what keeps you from rooting?

I had a bad experience rooting concerning battery life and choppiness in tapatalk/browsers so I said screw that. Given, I didn't spend much time in between rooting and flashing Cm10.1 and also I flashed a really early build of CM, less than a month into development. I wonder if things have improved but I love getting 5-6 hours screen on and having everything soooo smooth that I'm not willing to mess with stock.
Somebody really needs to come up with a fix for those in my boat. Maybe I'll have to learn how to code fluently (only know extremely bare basics) and try it myself.

Battle of the Web Browser - Is Dolphin Unbeatable?

Web browsers are the most important part of any smartphone. A normal human with a smartphone spends most of time in the internet today than using the rest of the applications. Dolphin is highly rated and constantly in the top 3 of all review websites. Does this means Dolphin is the best Android has to offer? Which browser are you using? Which one is the fastest, the nicest UI, have the most features? Share with us your experience on..
The Battle Of The Web Browser!
Dolphin Browser
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Dolphin browser is one of the minimal theme browser which has become a favorite. Its gesture based web surfing makes browsing fast and easy. Make gestures and the browser understands which page to render. It also has voice based web searching feature. Some of the important features which makes this browser different from the rest are: Webzine (Fast Web page loading, with no ads), Speed dial, sidebars and interesting add-ons.
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​This is a list of 5 of the best Android web browsers of 2013. If you think there are some best browsers which should have been listed in this list then feel free to leave your suggestions below.
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Battle of the Music Players - Neutron Vs The Others
Battle of the Launchers. Is Nova Prime still King? ​
Pictures and original article from Fazle Rahman • January 11, 2013 http://gadgeticworld.com/2013/01/11/5-best-android-web-browsers-of-2013/

OH LOOK! Another unrelated repeated thread!

NightHawkUndead said:
OH LOOK! Another unrelated repeated thread!
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It's the Battle series bro, don't denigrate, participate

boat browser for me

These threads feel like it's a question in disguise so the OP can find out which is the best without getting flamed. Same with the Launcher thread and the Rom thread.
We've just had a huge browser discussion, I suggest you look in there for your answers. I believe it was the stock browser that won.

omnia1994 said:
boat browser for me
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Good call, Thats a good one.:good:

I personally like Sleipnir.

irish-sid said:
These threads feel like it's a question in disguise so the OP can find out which is the best without getting flamed. Same with the Launcher thread and the Rom thread.
We've just had a huge browser discussion, I suggest you look in there for your answers. I believe it was the stock browser that won.
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Yes because I really need to find out which one is best. It never occur to you that XDA is a forum and a forum is there to share information and discuss. If you don't want to participate don't, But be careful, if you do, you might learn something.

Yes, Dolphin is over rated but good. I use it usually.
Maxthon Browser
Opera Mini Browser
Boat Browser
Those comes next for my ranking.

I use dolphin and lighting browser.
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You guys should try Firefox beta, seriously.
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Boat Browser is the best but I personally prefer and use the stock browser for surfing the Web and Opera Mobile to download things that the other browsers refuse to.

Maxthon so far

I had used dolfin boat firefox maxthon every browser is in play store, i think default samsung is the best for note 2, is faster than anyone other and don't spies u.
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Chrome because of sliding from the edge of the screen to change tabs.

Long time dolphin user but switched easily to stock browser and never looked back since I got the Note 2.
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Stock Browser Simply awesome....support Adobe Flash app tooo

How do you switch tabs quickly on stock? The Safari like tabs suck, absolutely hate it. And no gestures either. Fine for stock, but still not good enough.

Naked browser is the fastest I have found
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Dolphin use to be good, now its bloated.
Boat and Chrome are the best browsers ive used after that