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Download manager problem...

Its very annoying that download keep fail... go and clean the app data sucks..is that fail problem only happened on me? Is there anyway for real fix for that??? thanks
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Try another kernal I had that issue on air kernal I'm trinity violent kernel now
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It's a APP problem, not a kernel issue...
I have this too... I think after installing the chrome app...
Do you have the chrome app?

I've only had this happen while running Miui gingerbread roms. Which rom/kernel are you using?

I HAVE THE FIX. Go so settings>apps>all apps (you will have to scroll the bar over to see this option)>download manager (not "downloads")>clear data. Should fix it.

rocket999 said:
I HAVE THE FIX. Go so settings>apps>all apps (you will have to scroll the bar over to see this option)>download manager (not "downloads")>clear data. Should fix it.
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With gb miui, that only worked for one or two downloads, then the behavior would return.
Not sure which rom the op is running, but that was the case with some gb roms. Luckily, I've long since upgraded to ics and no longer have that issue.

Same here but it gets annoying having to clear data a few times a day
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With gb miui, that only worked for one or two downloads, then the behavior would return.
Not sure which rom the op is running, but that was the case with some gb roms. Luckily, I've long since upgraded to ics and no longer have that issue.
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sounds like data keeps corrupting for you guys. has anyone tried fixing permissions? or a different radio?

Braneless said:
With gb miui, that only worked for one or two downloads, then the behavior would return.
Not sure which rom the op is running, but that was the case with some gb roms. Luckily, I've long since upgraded to ics and no longer have that issue.
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Exactly what i want to say this method only works for the next following downloading. After that the fail will return
Im using buglesspete 0302rom. I tried and flash different kernel or rom this problem is still happening. Even stock 4.0.3rom +stock kernel... weird
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simms22 said:
sounds like data keeps corrupting for you guys. has anyone tried fixing permissions? or a different radio?
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Yea i tried different radio and fix permission but not works
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I agree, it sucks (I'm using ICS rom.)
I usally try to download using another browser(firefox beta) when download fails.
It is a lot better than clearing app's data.

muldy said:
It's a APP problem, not a kernel issue...
I have this too... I think after installing the chrome app...
Do you have the chrome app?
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I don't like chrome browser cause its slower than stock one.. and it uses higher ram
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Try install 'Download All Files' from Play Store....

Happens a lot to me.. I restart and delete it from the downloads app.. go to the website again redownload it and it works
- Google

youngshredder said:
Try install 'Download All Files' from Play Store....
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has no affect for me

I use 5 different browsers then download the file using 1 browser at a time. So far. Most of the time the browser that least use do the job. In my case Mozilla Firefox
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Browser Hang

I dont know why but what ever browser i use it eventually gets to the point where the browser just hangs not crash, it just wont load links i click on or refresh the page its almost like if the internet connection has gone, it is definatley not a connection issue as my pc, laptop and ps3 have no issues. Its getting really annoying now, i have used various roms from aokp, asus hydro, i am currently using aokp build 40. I have used every browser, stock, chrome maxthon, dolhin hd, xscope, it doesnt seem to do it on firefox beta but its horrible and until the firefox team try and make it even slighty resemble the desktop version im not using it.
Anyone had this issue?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807662
Firefox beta is much better now btw. Try installing it. I haven't had the problem much with chrome
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stephenuk said:
I dont know why but what ever browser i use it eventually gets to the point where the browser just hangs not crash, it just wont load links i click on or refresh the page its almost like if the internet connection has gone, it is definatley not a connection issue as my pc, laptop and ps3 have no issues. Its getting really annoying now, i have used various roms from aokp, asus hydro, i am currently using aokp build 40. I have used every browser, stock, chrome maxthon, dolhin hd, xscope, it doesnt seem to do it on firefox beta but its horrible and until the firefox team try and make it even slighty resemble the desktop version im not using it.
Anyone had this issue?
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I've had this issue with chrome some times...not with stock. How long is it good for?

yeah its a chrome issue and its already ticketed by google hopefully they'll fix it soon
cheers

Try this (only stock browser and needs root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
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Raul69.atl said:
Try this (only stock browser and needs root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
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agreed. Browser2ram helped my browser hangs a TON...it was almost un-usable without it.

Raul69.atl said:
Try this (only stock browser and needs root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
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i was under the impression it helped for chrome too (ics browser+ for sure)

Psyloid said:
i was under the impression it helped for chrome too (ics browser+ for sure)
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Thanks guys ill give it a try

Best Web Browser?

lol, these threads are usually annoying, but I'm desperate!
Tried Ocean browser but it's fugly with that grey color scheme (couldn't find a way to change it). It matters to me since I'll be browsing the net a lot.
Dolphin is the one I'm settled with at the moment and so far it's nice.
Will give Opera Beta a try.
Any others people use?

01alim said:
lol, these threads are usually annoying, but I'm desperate!
Tried Ocean browser but it's fugly with that grey color scheme (couldn't find a way to change it). It matters to me since I'll be browsing the net a lot.
Dolphin is the one I'm settled with at the moment and so far it's nice.
Will give Opera Beta a try.
Any others people use?
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I like Boat Browser. Give it a try.

01alim said:
lol, these threads are usually annoying...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001219

brGabriel said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001219
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Thanks. Can I ask what AOSP? Do I need root or...?

01alim said:
Thanks. Can I ask what AOSP? Do I need root or...?
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Definitely the best browser. Its android browser. Yes you need root. Once you do its very simple to install. Its the smoothest and does flash full screen videos without issues.
If you don't want to root, naked browser is also very good.

so far I'm loving firefox, it has adblock and it's smoother in flash videos. =D

+1 for Boat Browser, very fast and stable, supports flash and is very lightweight with about 3mb in size.
my default browser now for weeks

HansiHusten said:
+1 for Boat Browser, very fast and stable, supports flash and is very lightweight with about 3mb in size.
my default browser now for weeks
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I thought the free version of boat browser has ads and pop-ups asking u to upgrade to boat browser pro? i remembering reading that somewhere..
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Naked Browser. ...lightweight (114kb), fast, no ads...... been using it for the longest now...on my phone and tablet
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D-X69 said:
I thought the free version of boat browser has ads and pop-ups asking u to upgrade to boat browser pro? i remembering reading that somewhere..
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The ads are only in the history and bookmarks pages.
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SFG said:
The ads are only in the history and bookmarks pages.
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yeah i guess so, just installed it on my n10, and after using it for a day ive set it as my default browser
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Chrome is the best browser, for me
Works fast (after the V8 Javascript update), and I haven't had it crash yet that I can recall (I do wonder what people are doing to have it crash "repeatedly" though since I haven't had any issues).
AOSP Browser comes in second for me. Anything else isn't an option for me unless it syncs with Google.

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For me Opera is the best.

espionage724 said:
Chrome is the best browser, for me
Works fast (after the V8 Javascript update), and I haven't had it crash yet that I can recall (I do wonder what people are doing to have it crash "repeatedly" though since I haven't had any issues).
AOSP Browser comes in second for me. Anything else isn't an option for me unless it syncs with Google.
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I would agree if Chrome did flash.
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01alim said:
I would agree if Chrome did flash.
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Have you tried Boat yet? I'm curious what you thought of it.

I'm using Boat as my browser at the moment actually.
It's great so far.
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Chrome for almost everything. I use the "other devices" feature several times a day. It's great being able to instantly pull up any tab open on the desktop, laptop, tablet, or other phone.
Firefox Beta or Dolphin Beta for stuff that requires flash. Don't really use AOSP browser anymore.

irishrally said:
Chrome for almost everything. I use the "other devices" feature several times a day. It's great being able to instantly pull up any tab open on the desktop, laptop, tablet, or other phone.
Firefox Beta or Dolphin Beta for stuff that requires flash. Don't really use AOSP browser anymore.
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How do you get Dolphin Beta to actually play Flash? for me whenever I try and enable it, Dolphin tells me it's naughty and refuses to let me force-enable it!
edit: I have installed the Flash APK already, it's just Dolphin Beta fighting against me...

chaosdefinesorder said:
How do you get Dolphin Beta to actually play Flash? for me whenever I try and enable it, Dolphin tells me it's naughty and refuses to let me force-enable it!
edit: I have installed the Flash APK already, it's just Dolphin Beta fighting against me...
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I think you have to change some parameter to Ipad, it's on Android I think, sorry but forgot which option is it. Say if it worked!

The search for a decent browser....

I really like Dolphin and UC browser but both of them leave stuff running even after you've closed the app. If you look in settings, apps, running apps, you'll find that there are services and processes that are still running long after you've finished using the app. UC browser actually runs even after you've chosen 'quit' from the menu!
Boat browser is far better behaved and so is Chrome but Chrome has no full screen mode and Boat a little clunky to use.
Am I right in thinking that these running processes are using my battery?
I've emailed support for both UC and Dolphin about this and while they're quick to reply about other issues, they are both strangely silent about these running processes..
Can anyone suggest a browser that runs full screen and doesn't pound the battery?
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AOSP browser?

Try Naked Browser. It doesnt leave anything running and is very lightweight, with flash support and all. Try the free version first from the description of the play store app.
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You are using nexus 10 ,right?
So i guess your device have tue stock android browser installed, that wont ruj in yhe background, and therefore no battery impacts(i think).
In the menu, you can choose full screen to maximize the space
Hope it helps you
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dicksonlok said:
You are using nexus 10 ,right?
So i guess your device have tue stock android browser installed, that wont ruj in yhe background, and therefore no battery impacts(i think).
In the menu, you can choose full screen to maximize the space
Hope it helps you
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Mine only came with Chrome. I think i read somewhere that the stock browser was replaced with Chrome recently..
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SacGuru said:
Try Naked Browser. It doesnt leave anything running and is very lightweight, with flash support and all. Try the free version first from the description of the play store app.
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Hmm...
That's strange. For some reason it says "your device is not compatible with this version" when I try and install it!
Is it not supposed to work with the N10?
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Maybe you can try “lightning browser”, its fast. However, in my own experience, i dont like the little options for me to choose and the full screen mode of it, coz in full screen mode I must scroll to the top and overscroll to bring-out the tabs which is not so convience in my view, but i think you might give a try.
P.S. The free version of this browser supports only 5 tabs and 5 bookmarks, plus version dont have the restriction
pay or g00gle it (seqrch for #APP_NAME apk) to get the plus version
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Homey said:
Hmm...
That's strange. For some reason it says "your device is not compatible with this version" when I try and install it!
Is it not supposed to work with the N10?
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Hmmm, it ran for me at once, but I guess that was cos I was using a custom ROM. Try one with Hybrid settings and compatibility view - Rootbox, PA or PACRom. Or maybe install it on your smartphone, and then try porting it through titanium backup, might work.
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dicksonlok said:
Maybe you can try “lightning browser”, its fast. However, in my own experience, i dont like the little options for me to choose and the full screen mode of it, coz in full screen mode I must scroll to the top and overscroll to bring-out the tabs which is not so convience in my view, but i think you might give a try.
P.S. The free version of this browser supports only 5 tabs and 5 bookmarks, plus version dont have the restriction
pay or g00gle it (seqrch for #APP_NAME apk) to get the plus version
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Yeah, I totally agree with that! Its really annoying having to scroll all the way to the top just to access the menu etc. The search goes on..
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You can always get the current version of Naked Browser from the web site here: http://nakedbrowser.com/android/
Dolphin had been phoning home all visited URLs to their server, even unencrypted https URLs which is a serious blunder. They're not the only ones pulling crap like this. Most Android browsers are spying on users in some way.
In response to this situation, I made Naked Browser. It will never spy or monitor in any way. There aren't even ads. It does not run on boot, does not phone home data, etc. It is just a web browser. If you use the exit button, it actually exits. If you return to your home screen, it goes to sleep and does not wake up unless you go back to it. Here's the XDA thread for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929663

aminaked said:
You can always get the current version of Naked Browser from the web site here: http://nakedbrowser.com/android/
Dolphin had been phoning home all visited URLs to their server, even unencrypted https URLs which is a serious blunder. They're not the only ones pulling crap like this. Most Android browsers are spying on users in some way.
In response to this situation, I made Naked Browser. It will never spy or monitor in any way. There aren't even ads. It does not run on boot, does not phone home data, etc. It is just a web browser. If you use the exit button, it actually exits. If you return to your home screen, it goes to sleep and does not wake up unless you go back to it. Here's the XDA thread for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929663
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Wow. Really love this browser. It's so fast and initial reactions are that it's really, really good.
Surely it should be available in the Play Store for N10 users?
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Homey said:
Wow. Really love this browser. It's so fast and initial reactions are that it's really, really good.
Surely it should be available in the Play Store for N10 users?
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Thank you!
I removed the app from a few countries because of low ratings.

Ocean browser. Smoothest thing I've ever used.
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Nitemare3219 said:
Ocean browser. Smoothest thing I've ever used.
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That's really nice too but isn't that one of the browsers that collects data and phones home?
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Homey said:
That's really nice too but isn't that one of the browsers that collects data and phones home?
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Here's an analysis of the current Ocean Browser APK: http://mobilesandbox.org/xml_report_static/?q=356301
Some interesting items:
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
android.permission.READ_LOGS
Execution of external commands
Cipher(AES/CBC/PKCS5Padding)

aminaked said:
Here's an analysis of the current Ocean Browser APK: http://mobilesandbox.org/xml_report_static/?q=356301
Some interesting items:
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
android.permission.READ_LOGS
Execution of external commands
Cipher(AES/CBC/PKCS5Padding)
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Sorry, I'm not very technical!
What does all that mean?
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Homey said:
Sorry, I'm not very technical!
What does all that mean?
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android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
It is not widely known but apps can query contact data without requiring the READ_CONTACTS permission in the manifest. Why would a web browser need to read your contact data?
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
These could potentially be used by the browser to auto-login to Google but they could also be used for really evil purposes.
android.permission.READ_LOGS
Basically no app should have this privilege. All kinds of data can be gathered this way.
Execution of external commands
This is scary because it means the app may be extending its tentacles almost anywhere, especially if you are rooted.
Cipher(AES/CBC/PKCS5Padding)
They're encrypting data, presumably to phone it home. WebView-based browsers do not need to do this as the WebView component handles all encrypted traffic. This is something extra added by this app which may have a legitimate use but may also be phoning home data about users.

aminaked said:
You can always get the current version of Naked Browser from the web site here: http://nakedbrowser.com/android/
Dolphin had been phoning home all visited URLs to their server, even unencrypted https URLs which is a serious blunder. They're not the only ones pulling crap like this. Most Android browsers are spying on users in some way.
In response to this situation, I made Naked Browser. It will never spy or monitor in any way. There aren't even ads. It does not run on boot, does not phone home data, etc. It is just a web browser. If you use the exit button, it actually exits. If you return to your home screen, it goes to sleep and does not wake up unless you go back to it. Here's the XDA thread for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929663
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"This app is incompatible with all of your devices".
Have you got a link to the .apk?
Cheers
Alan

alan sh said:
"This app is incompatible with all of your devices".
Have you got a link to the .apk?
Cheers
Alan
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Its right in the link you quoted above, but here it is if you still can't find it.
http://nakedbrowser.com/android/nakedbrowser.apk
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is the chrome browser really that bad?

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it seems like alot of people have problems with chrome being slow and causing reboots, etc.
what other browsers are better? i heard chrome beta is good?

jamaaal said:
[for non-rooted only]
it seems like alot of people have problems with chrome being slow and causing reboots, etc.
what other browsers are better? i heard chrome beta is good?
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anyone know other good browsers that they dont really have problems with?

jamaaal said:
anyone know other good browsers that they dont really have problems with?
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Pretty much anything that's not Chrome. I've always used AOSP on the N10, but I've used Dolphin and One Browser on my Photon. My Photon is also on Gingerbread though, so YMMV.
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Koopa777 said:
Pretty much anything that's not Chrome. I've always used AOSP on the N10, but I've used Dolphin and One Browser on my Photon. My Photon is also on Gingerbread though, so YMMV.
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ok. though im unrooted, stock only and cant use AOSP.
does anyone know if firefox is good? is there a risk of my n10 data being like..gone from some error by using chrome?

jamaaal said:
ok. though im unrooted, stock only and cant use AOSP.
does anyone know if firefox is good? is there a risk of my n10 data being like..gone from some error by using chrome?
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as a matter of fact you can use the AOSP browser without root, take a look at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385933
I have been using it and it's way better than chrome at least in my N10, it seems to work better in my N4
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Mainly use Firefox myself because I like the sync with my desktop and support for browser add-ons.
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Mainly use Firefox myself because I like the sync with my desktop and support for browser add-ons.
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Same here and never like Firefox on my mobile devices before but seems much better on my nexus 10...
I've read where you can get flash to work with it also but so far no luck here getting it to work, after flash installs it never shows up as a add on? I haven't rooted my N10 and honestly not sure I'm going to...
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