Has anyone tried "about:useragent or config:useragent on ICS as it will not seem to work or is there another command available or some can share ...
Use ICS Browser+ (in Play Store)
it's essentially the stock ICS browser with some useful additions plus the option to set desktop mode as default while still allowing you to select mobile versions if necessary. (in other words it reverses the function of the menu -> request desktop version option)
chaosdefinesorder said:
Use ICS Browser+ (in Play Store)
it's essentially the stock ICS browser with some useful additions plus the option to set desktop mode as default while still allowing you to select mobile versions if necessary. (in other words it reverses the function of the menu -> request desktop version option)
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Why? Default browser have this option in menu.
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It only have the Request desktop site
To acess useragent you need to type about:debug and enter the browser settings, a new setting option should appear called developer settings or troubleshooting (im not sure because my android is swedish),it's under UA (ie user agent)
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Cant believe we're dumbed down to mobile web viewing on devices like this.
Forget the stock browser.
ICS is good. Boat browser I think is best.
ICS+, same browser but with more settings including the ability to fix UA as desktop
zviki said:
Why? Default browser have this option in menu.
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Because the menu -> request desktop version option is only temporary. New tab (I think, not sure) or close browser/restart phone etc and you have to re-select it.
ICS Browser+ fixes the change in settings.
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I've just bought a Galaxy tab, pretty enjoy it since i moved from HTC Desire. However, it pretty annoying when i access a webpage, the Tab's browser always go to Mobile webpage instead of default PC UI page.
=> Anyone know how to disable this feature.
thacvinh said:
I've just bought a Galaxy tab, pretty enjoy it since i moved from HTC Desire. However, it pretty annoying when i access a webpage, the Tab's browser always go to Mobile webpage instead of default PC UI page.
=> Anyone know how to disable this feature.
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Enter "about:useragent" in the address bar, and select the Desktop user agent.
It doesn't persist though, which is annoying!
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Dave
Also look at the foot of the web page concerned..... If it can go to Desktop you should see an option named 'Classic'. If so click on it to change from Mobile view to Desktop.
a former iphone zombie here, they had a sbsettings toggle called user agent faker... for android the equiv would be a toggle switch widget on the desktop?... not sure if its out there, been searching though. looking for a persistant toggle..
gophet said:
a former iphone zombie here, they had a sbsettings toggle called user agent faker... for android the equiv would be a toggle switch widget on the desktop?... not sure if its out there, been searching though. looking for a persistant toggle..
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Install MiUi Browser
foxmeister said:
Enter "about:useragent" in the address bar, and select the Desktop user agent.
It doesn't persist though, which is annoying!
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Dave
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I can change the user agent, but seems not to be stored. if I enter again in "about:useragent", the "custom" option remains selected.
Or just download Dolphin HD browser,then in the browser,go to settings>Useragent and choose desktop instead of Mobile by default,worked great for me.
Dolphin HD browser + euro firmware did the trick for me.
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Using Dolphin HD browser on US T-Mo, agent switched to Desktop and no luck - it would still go to mobile version. Same settings in the same browser on my EVO - no problem - always takes me to a full website. I hope there is some other solution. Otherwise it is very annoying not to be able to see full NY Times site...
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Well! Too many of xda member faced this problem. But there is no such probbaly tweak to prevent the Tab access defaut webpage from it's stock browser.
Anybody has found a solution ? It's super annoying not to be able to see the "normal" websites given the form factor of the Tab...
Are you guys talking about the homepage? Or the fact that the stock browser reverts to mobile user agent upon closing? The stock browser will not save user agent settings after being closed. Download a new broswer. Don't rely on stock.
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plasmathrower said:
Are you guys talking about the homepage? Or the fact that the stock browser reverts to mobile user agent upon closing? The stock browser will not save user agent settings after being closed. Download a new broswer. Don't rely on stock.
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The thing is... why should you have to download a different browser just to be able to view web sites in desktop mode ~ and even then different browsers don't necessarily give you a desktop view.
As an example I have Dolphin HD installed and if you attempt to access either ITVPlayer or the BBC web site you get the mobile version.
sadly, you need to re-do the about:useragent everytime you completely close the browser. Also, on stock UK firmwares (Even JJ7) iPlayer doesn't work even with desktop mode selected. Need to be on JM6 or JMA for the fixed browser.
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Or just download Dolphin HD browser,then in the browser,go to settings>Useragent and choose desktop instead of Mobile by default,worked great for me.
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Exactly what I did since day one, works flawlessly ...
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jackie_jagger said:
Exactly what I did since day one, works flawlessly ...
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It will Jackie... Providing as stated above you are on a later ROM.
For those however on the stock ROM it does not work.
Beards said:
It will Jackie... Providing as stated above you are on a later ROM.
For those however on the stock ROM it does not work.
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It works on JM6 ? OK, good to know
Try skyfire.
It works for mine (T-Mobile US version)
if you wants normal desktop browsing try Miren Browser and in the options set the Desktop version( or the ipad version, it works)
however,
some sites (like megavideo) will go further than a User Agent and try to guess if you are really on a desktop or not, to redirect you to some annoying ads and jo-games.com
if you want to avoid that use NetFront Live Browser, it's the best low level changer browser for android so far, you won't be dissapointed and its kind of tablet optimized.
mingkee said:
Try skyfire.
It works for mine (T-Mobile US version)
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same here, same version
Have tried googling on here and elsewhere, but I want to stop getting a mobile view of web sites. For example bbc.co.uk gives a mobile view. I have tried typing "about:debug" to get the extra settings in the settings menu, but nothing that helps appears.
I have also typed about:useragent in the browsers’ address bar,
which brings up several options for the useragent (Android,Iphone,Desktop, Lismore and custom) I have tried all these but still no luck
I am on JP6
TIA
I was pretty annoyed by this too ... now I am using skyfire if I want to use a website in the full view.
Not sure it can be changed easily on the stock browser
download the "Steel" browser. In settings, you can set the user agent to "Desktop".
You can also upgrade the stock browser via the SGS Tools app in order to add the user agent setting.
Just open the browser and in the address bar type:
about:useragent
Press GO...
You will get an option screen, just select Desktop and press OK? should work, Im rooted on JPU though?
about:useragent
This works fine, was able to access sites on android standard browser without getting mobile sites.
The only problem is that it does not survive power off and would have to be re-entered if you were to power your phone off.
Thanks for the info.
ukdtweak said:
Just open the browser and in the address bar type:
about:useragent
Press GO...
You will get an option screen, just select Desktop and press OK? should work, Im rooted on JPU though?
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Thanks, I tried this but doesn't work on non rooted JP6
gregy21a said:
about:useragent
This works fine, was able to access sites on android standard browser without getting mobile sites.
The only problem is that it does not survive power off and would have to be re-entered if you were to power your phone off.
Thanks for the info.
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Thanks, I tried this but doesn't work on non rooted JP6
robbiev80 said:
You can also upgrade the stock browser via the SGS Tools app in order to add the user agent setting.
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SGS Tools app is asking for root, and say click to access Market to get rooting program, that then fails as its not available. What's the best way of rooting/ unrooting Froyo JP6
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I use the free dolphin hd browser of the maket and in the settings you choose "desktop" under the "user agent". Works perfect.
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mad2x said:
I use the free dolphin hd browser of the maket and in the settings you choose "desktop" under the "user agent". Works perfect.
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Even better, get the Desktop Toggle addon for it so you can conveniently switch between modes with a button on the right addon bar.
Just got my Xoom...they waived the activation fee and I got a 25% discount on accesories...but that is all beside the point....
The browser defaults to the mobile version of websites. If anyone aware of a way to change that?
Change the browser user-agent to desktop? That what I do using Dolphin HD on the gTablet.
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Just got my Xoom...they waived the activation fee and I got a 25% discount on accesories...but that is all beside the point....
The browser defaults to the mobile version of websites. If anyone aware of a way to change that?
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type about:debug in the browser bar
(in 2.2)
you would scroll down to the bottom of the menu list and in settings there is a setting called user agent. turn it to desktop.
Yea If you dont see a setting for useragent strings try putting "aboug:debug" in the browser address bar. Nothing will happen, but check the menu settings again and see if the option becomes available. I would assume useragent string would be available by default in the new chromey browser, but who knows.
edit: grrrr.. generic.imitation beat me
Thanks....I didn't see this at the bottom of the websites before, but now I have the option to view the full site.
the "about:debug" works i just did it on my xoom
it puts a debug category in the settings and under "UAString" select Desktop
Just curious if anyone else have to do this every so often? I would change mine to desktop and surf to droid-life, which would display the full site but the next time I fire up the browser, droid-life would display the mobile site until I select desktop in settings again (which was already selected). This happens on other sites as well.
debug in browser worked for me. Great simple tip. Thanks guys
Benkr0n said:
the "about:debug" works i just did it on my xoom
it puts a debug category in the settings and under "UAString" select Desktop
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This works great!
Droid4All said:
Just curious if anyone else have to do this every so often? I would change mine to desktop and surf to droid-life, which would display the full site but the next time I fire up the browser, droid-life would display the mobile site until I select desktop in settings again (which was already selected). This happens on other sites as well.
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Same problem here.
Definitely only a temporary fix. Hopefully an update comes soon or a good replacement browser... the mobile version thing is literally the only thing I don't like about this browser.
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Somehow Facebook knows. It still sent me to their mobile site.
Haven't seen this posted anywhere and thought it was useful. To set the stock honeycomb browser User Agent to desktop (load webpages as desktop site instead of mobile)
Open browser and in the address bar type this
about:debug
Open browser settings (top right corner) and you should see a new debug option with a crap load of options. One of them being UAstring.
Change this to desktop
This along with a proper flash player let's you do anything a desktop browser can do all from the stock hc browser
Its not my fault if you change any other setting and it causes world war 3 or any other tragic event.
Don't forget to say thanks
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Old news, and it was already posted somewhere. HC 3.1 and above has that option in the browser settings menu, no need to do 'about:debug' anymore
sensei22 said:
Old news, and it was already posted somewhere. HC 3.1 and above has that option in the browser settings menu, no need to do 'about:debug' anymore
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Didn't have this option on civatos 3.2 in my settings. Only way to get it was to do about:debug. It wasn't old news to me when I found it two days ago. If I help say thanks. If I don't, move along.
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hatefuel19 said:
Didn't have this option on civatos 3.2 in my settings. Only way to get it was to do about:debug. It wasn't old news to me when I found it two days ago. If I help say thanks. If I don't, move along.
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Yes it is very much an option in Civato's ROM.
Stock browser, settings, advanced, viewing mode.
Like sensei said, old news for 3.01
Currently running ICS preview, anybody know how to change UA string? Annoying mobile versions of websites..
dont have my tab with me but i just installed ics on my phone - and in the phone go to browser - settings then scroll down you should see a check box for "request desktop site"
svendis said:
Currently running ICS preview, anybody know how to change UA string? Annoying mobile versions of websites..
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I haven't tried the kangs as I belive it will ruin the experience from the official release. So I don't know what browser it has but try settings advanced then ua sting and check desktop. If that mod has been included in the rom anyway.
Go to the market and download ICS browser+ , in there you can setup UA string
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