How do I get my defy to always display websites in desktop format? I want desktop to be my default settings so that all sites load this way and never realize that I am surfing the web from a mobile phone. I am using the default browser and do not want to (and should not have to) download a new browser.
What I did: I went into my browser, went to about:debug, went to UA string, and changed my option to desktop. However, most pages still load the mobile sites.
Does anyone know how to fix this? My phone is rooted.
Also, I have a tmobile bookmark and it is displaying as locked. How would I unlock and delete this bookmark?
phxmerlin said:
How do I get my defy to always display websites in desktop format? I want desktop to be my default settings so that all sites load this way and never realize that I am surfing the web from a mobile phone. I am using the default browser and do not want to (and should not have to) download a new browser.
What I did: I went into my browser, went to about:debug, went to UA string, and changed my option to desktop. However, most pages still load the mobile sites.
Does anyone know how to fix this? My phone is rooted.
Also, I have a tmobile bookmark and it is displaying as locked. How would I unlock and delete this bookmark?
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Here's what I tried. Open browser, go to settings > advanced > user agent and selected Desktop. I then opened a website which has an android app but it opened up the website instead of redirecting me to get the app. I then changed the setting back to Android, restarted the browser and tried the site again and this time it took me to the app page. I'm using quarx CM9 on red lens defy.
defydent said:
Here's what I tried. Open browser, go to settings > advanced > user agent and selected Desktop. I then opened a website which has an android app but it opened up the website instead of redirecting me to get the app. I then changed the setting back to
Android, restarted the browser and tried the site again and this time it took me to the app page. I'm using quarx CM9 on red lens defy.
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I do not have an option in settings for "advanced". Are you using a default browser?
Here's a quick guide how to set the browser to show desktop versions of websites. Images are from Honeycomb 3.2.
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Can only access mobile versions on many major sites... regardless if you use browsers that have desktop settings!
WTF SAMSUNG..... WHY DO YOU THINK WE OPTED FOR A BIGGER SCREEN???? THIS IS ONE MAJOR REASON. HELLO?
Man.. unreal.
Wondering if rooting in some way could enable circumventing this problem.
Actually might take it back for this.
Odd. using Dolphin HD i am able to change the user agent of the browser and browse either mobile or full version of the site.
Sometime after you change the user agent you need to clear your cookies and restart the browser. Have you tried this?
Have U tried nytimes, cnn, msnbc, nfl(. Com) engadget,....
rockky said:
Have U tried nytimes, cnn, msnbc, nfl(. Com) engadget,....
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I just got it working like the post said above I clear cache, data, history in both stock browser and dolphin. Then opened dolphin and hit menu>settings>under dolphin setting select User Agent and select desktop. After doing that I was able to go to ESPN and CNN and it was finally not in mobile view.
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.
Some websites force you into the mobile site and there is no option for switching it to full site, I was just wondering if there was a way to make the browser always do full site.
Thanks in advanced.
Assuming you are on 3.1
Easy. Go into browser settings, advanced, change it.
for using the wifi my university provides me ....
the thing is:
i need to connect to the the wifi access point and try opening some web page so that i will be redirected to their login page,once i log in i can use the internet....
this page which i am redirected to can be opened only in pc browsers and all the IOS devices in their safari browser.....
i am unable to open it in my galaxy s..
i tried all the browsers like firefox,opera,skyfire and stock browser..
i even tried many roms like galaxy s stock 2.1,2.2,2.2.1,2.3.3 and 2.3.4....and also cyanogenmod 7.1.0 and MIUI 1.9.2
but all my efforts were in vain.......
all that i see is a small lock symbol in the bar where we type the address and this page cant be opened messege in the Browser
plz help me to solve this problem...
and thanx for sparing ur time to read this ...
Have you tried dolphin hd & desktop toggle add-on? It makes the webpage to think that you are using normal desktop browser, so it should load properly.
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type in the address bar:
about:useragent
then select the user agent you want (Desktop more likely) and go to the page you want.
@fakename1 wow, is there any other hidden commands for Android browser?
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.