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Random but frequent browser crash

Starting yesterday really bad leading into today my wifi xoom browser is closing practically every time I use it. It will load any site with ease but as soon as my fingers touch the screen to scroll it force closes instantly. I don't want to assume it's the Flash 10.2 update because i did that update the day it came out. Anyone else care to share a solution or am i the only one? I doubt this belongs in the Q&A section but if it does then my apologies in advance.
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I would clear the browser cache/data in the settings/app menu. You could always uninstall flash, see if its goes away. Also in the browser settings try setting flash to on demand.

Elvis_Freshly said:
Starting yesterday really bad leading into today my wifi xoom browser is closing practically every time I use it. It will load any site with ease but as soon as my fingers touch the screen to scroll it force closes instantly. I don't want to assume it's the Flash 10.2 update because i did that update the day it came out. Anyone else care to share a solution or am i the only one? I doubt this belongs in the Q&A section but if it does then my apologies in advance.
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I rebooted my WIFI because mine was doing the same thing. No problems since. Also, I've updated to 1.4.1.

robbiev80 said:
I rebooted my WIFI because mine was doing the same thing. No problems since. Also, I've updated to 1.4.1.
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just updated to 1.4.1 today, but it seems to worked much better... though its too early to tell because alot of times just restarting my xoom fixes stuff like that

parrotheadmjb said:
just updated to 1.4.1 today, but it seems to worked much better... though its too early to tell because alot of times just restarting my xoom fixes stuff like that
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Excuse me, but what do you update to 1.4.1?

tritran18518 said:
Excuse me, but what do you update to 1.4.1?
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He means he flashed a new kernel
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Not using Kernels at all. Im pure stock. Just cleared cached data and uninstalled and reinstalled flash.. will update you on the issue after i watch some porn. (Kidding.. well, not really) lol
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are you rooted...when i first read your post i assumed you were on one of the kernals. Hope you find a solution.

The browser crash bug is fairly well know. I'm not exactly sure what it is. I'm sure it'll get sorted out, it seems to be a bit better with dolphin browser but I still get random crashes. I'm have a feeling it is some memory issue.

jjank11 said:
The browser crash bug is fairly well know. I'm not exactly sure what it is. I'm sure it'll get sorted out, it seems to be a bit better with dolphin browser but I still get random crashes. I'm have a feeling it is some memory issue.
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Really? I RARELY have any crashes with my browser. When I tried to use the tiamat kernel it would crash constantly, but stock it works awesome!

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are you rooted...when i first read your post i assumed you were on one of the kernals. Hope you find a solution.
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Im stock. Crashes happen mostly when opening new tabs while using a flash heavy sites i've deducted from my ability to reproduce it in this manner consistently.
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I have noticed this started several weeks ago on all my mobile browsers. Posting from my new Acer Iconia A500 64 GB, (Yes 64 GB) using stock browser, seems to be very shortly after a random page load, it just closes.( no force close, just goes back to desktop) I did notice it would do this repeatably if I was trying to change my Yahoo mail options. Curiously, my wife has an Ipad that is also suffering from the same random close issue, using both Safari or Atomic browser, and we were recently out of the country with the Ipad, using hotel WiFi, and had the exact same issues, so not an isolated issue with my home WiFi access point. Thoughts???

factory reset will clean out your troubles.

Actually went to settings, browser, cleared data & cache settings, problem went away, no more random close.
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This is absolutely too funny, posted a reply to this (immediately above) sayiny clear data & clear cache & problem went away, and had browser close as soon as I posted the responce. First time in maybe 2 days that the browser just closed for no apparent reason, but happened while I was posting saying "It doesn't do it anymore"

Netflix

Watch out when using the Netflix update if rooted runing gb...keep the old version (or make a backup) I believe its 1.2.0. They seemed to have blocked access to gb roms on our Inc. Just fyi. Made the mistake already luckily I had a backup.
Running cm nightly #90
Update:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/26/netflix-removes-device-check-should-work-on-all-android-devices/
Seems Netflix is trying to be nice. Wonder why its hit or miss?

I'm using CM 7.03 and just upgraded Netflix (1.2.1) and have no problems using it, movies still play, everything works as normal.

Well ..me and so far plenty other on droidlife are reporting unusable after update.
I'm using nightly 90
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/26/netflix-on-android-updated-to-support-the-original-droid/

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/2...ice-check-should-work-on-all-android-devices/
And then this happens.hmmmm wonder what's going on.

I'm using the last stable cm7 and it still works.

Nightly 88 (I think), updated version working.
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I know Netflix doesn't work with the new GingerSense ROMs, and the Droidlife article talks mostly about it not working on the Thunderbolt which I believe has the new Sense 3.0 on it, maybe thats the problem not Gingerbread.

Everything running fine for me on CM nightly also. The update actually relaxes the device check it didn't clamp it down further. Maybe uninstalling and clear data before reinstalling, permission fix if rooted, etc, might fix it for those with issues.
EDIT: Well, unless you're running a gingersense that is... I tried again last night with no luck still.

I'm running liberation v2 and I can load nexflix and view my recently watched and instant queue but wont load videos. It keeps on force closing. Its definitely not a sense 3.0 problem.
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sbdunks said:
I'm running liberation v2 and I can load nexflix and view my recently watched and instant queue but wont load videos. It keeps on force closing. Its definitely not a sense 3.0 problem.
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Yup, it seems every version of Gingersense is getting the same results for some reason. I was hoping the new update would change that but no luck.

Can't even install it from the market.. says insufficient storage

I was having issues with the new update where it seamed like the app wasn't loading correctly or even at all at point, aka just showing a blank white screen, but it turns out that it just took an incredibly long time to load.
DINC with CM7

Thanks first to XDA developers and alot of hardworking people.
I have downloaded from this site about a dozen different versions of the netflix app, including several versions posted after 6/21. None of them seem to work on the incredible 2 I own. I can get the app to install, I can log in to Netflix, I can select a movie, I can start it, but, all I get is audio and a white screen for video.
I have scanned through several forums and I see this is not an unusual problem, and the only possible solutions I have been able to understand seem to involve cracking the phones operating system and going in and messing around with various files and user supplied patches. Reluctant to go into the deep water without a lifeguard and phone still under warranty. Does anyone have a link to an APK that has been tested on the incredible 2 and found to be satisfactory? Thanks for all replies. If I found something will post here.

I'm running CM7.0.3 stable and Netflix 1.2.2 and it's working fine.

[Q] General thoughts, experience and concerns on Froyo 2.2.2

To start this off, I want to say that this is an awesome community full of great people willing to help others. It takes this sort of open source sharing to come together for the greater good. That is why I want to make a thread to document my experiences so that it may help others and myself.
As of yesterday, I started using froyo 2.2.2 by joshkoss. This update is probably the best of all of them and I like it much better than 2.2.1, which is what I previously had installed. Having said that, there are still some problems, which I almost find enjoyable to discover how to fix.
Throughout most of my updates, my GPS has been slow to connect. Finally on 2.2.2 it is impossible to establish a connection and everytime I turn on GPS it always asks me to 'Accept' or 'Cancel' the agreement. I've never had this happen before. Anyone know what to do about that?
Beyond this issue, I wanted to try this fix by ciscogee. I have gotten all the way to the point on ADB tools that in my cmd prompt I can type 'adb devices' to show me my devices serial number. For me, it ends there. As soon as I can figure out how to do this fix step by step for a beginner I will type it out in this thread. I am using Android SDK.
Another problem with this 2.2.2 update is that my banking app no longer works and it force closes right after start up. Then when I try to send a report, that also force closes. It worked on 2.2.1 so Im sure it has something to do with it.
So as of right now this is where I'm at. I hope I can help some people out with their Continuum. I just dont have the detailed knowledge of the inner workings to really bring something to the table, but I hope to at least help someone else out and learn something in the process.

My Wells Fargo app quit working when I switched over to EC07 and I haven't been able to pinpoint what the problem is. I posted my problems in another thread, but basically I had several apps that were FCing when I tried to use them. I did logcat on them, and based on the errors I got from there, I think is has something to do with the apps trying to access data either over 3G or wifi.
Never got any further than that though.

That's weird. Did you have problems reporting the failure? Ill have to try out that log app and see what I can find out. Hopefully ill have something later today.
Anyone else have problems with a banking app? Mine is comerica bank.
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Trailblazer101 has a fixed browser app. Try that.
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I don't think that'll help. My browser has never forced closed.
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Thinking is a lil dif than trying it and knowing for sure.
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I tried the hacked browser and it didn't change anything on my phone. Both the stock browser and TB's hacked one FC as soon I tried load a page.
One thing I did notice though, was that the browser would let me surf the web just fine. It was when I tried to log into any account; Wells Fargo, Google, etc.,that it would FC. Don't know if that means anything or not. Wonder if it is the same reason some banking apps aren't working. Could it have something to do with using secure connections?
Just a thought.

ciscogee said:
Thinking is a lil dif than trying it and knowing for sure.
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You're absolutely right! You really can't mess up this phone either.

rowdyw said:
I tried the hacked browser and it didn't change anything on my phone. Both the stock browser and TB's hacked one FC as soon I tried load a page.
One thing I did notice though, was that the browser would let me surf the web just fine. It was when I tried to log into any account; Wells Fargo, Google, etc.,that it would FC. Don't know if that means anything or not. Wonder if it is the same reason some banking apps aren't working. Could it have something to do with using secure connections?
Just a thought.
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I get what you're saying about the force close on secure connections. Ive only had a force close on one bank app. Never online through the web browser such as dolphin.
Was the hacked browser an internet browser?

Yep, my Wells Fargo app doesn't work either.
Same fc issue... as with the Flixter and imapmyrun apps.
(Small vibrate... pause... blackscreen & 3 pulse vibrate fc.)
I'm running Miunia Beta 3 on ec07 radio with the Ciscogee .85 blue theme.
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Yes exactly. My comerica does the same vibrating act.
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Ahh just found another one with the buzzing act. The app called zillow. Makes me wonder if I should go back to my old rom...nahh ill stick out for an update...come on joshkoss!
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Ok, after reading some old posts, I think I may have found a connection with the FC issues and certain apps. It seems that there were alot less FC problems when using the EC03 baseband vs. the EC06 baseband.
Does anyone know what the differences are between the two?
I've said it before, but; I don't know much about programming, language, kernals, etc. but I can see patterns. And what I have seen is that most of the apps with FC problems are trying to access network data, and alot of those seem to be secure connections (such as banking apps). Someone said before that it is hard to know what the real problem is because everyone uses different apps, but I have seen the same apps listed as causing problems with several different users here over and over again. So that makes me think that there is an underlying problem causing these issues.
Like I said, I don't know much, but this seems like the problem to me, and if these clues make something, somewhere, inside someone's brain click that actually does know something about this, then maybe I helped a little bit.

rowdyw said:
Ok, after reading some old posts, I think I may have found a connection with the FC issues and certain apps. It seems that there were alot less FC problems when using the EC03 baseband vs. the EC06 baseband.
Does anyone know what the differences are between the two?
I've said it before, but; I don't know much about programming, language, kernals, etc. but I can see patterns. And what I have seen is that most of the apps with FC problems are trying to access network data, and alot of those seem to be secure connections (such as banking apps). Someone said before that it is hard to know what the real problem is because everyone uses different apps, but I have seen the same apps listed as causing problems with several different users here over and over again. So that makes me think that there is an underlying problem causing these issues.
Like I said, I don't know much, but this seems like the problem to me, and if these clues make something, somewhere, inside someone's brain click that actually does know something about this, then maybe I helped a little bit.
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If that's the case, it sounds like a problem with ssl. I wonder if a fascinate baseband would fix it. Trailblazer proved that a fascinate baseband would work on our phones a few months ago
Release your inhibitions, feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you. only you can let it in - Natasha Bedingfield

It would be worth a shot for sure.
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http://forums.androidcentral.com/co...unknown-baseband-radio-modem-replacement.html
Try that link... let's find out if it works.

Thanks, I will have to try it out when I get home.

Will cwm save my existing radio if I wanted to back up what I've got?
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minirome said:
Will cwm save my existing radio if I wanted to back up what I've got?
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I believe so. But, if not, reflash with odin.
Either let me fly or give me death. Let my soul rest, or take my breath. - DMX

Cwm will NOT back up your radio!
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CLOSED TEST - (no longer Looking) for Beta Testers with ICS Experience - BETA CLOSED!

I am closing the beta for the time being, have a handful of testers atm. It may open up again, stay tuned.
You know the name of the game. Experienced ICS users only please.
I have been putting together a frankenstein type ICS build, blending some tweaks with:
-Beta 2.5.1 i9000
-Beta2 by goodoane
-ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta2-i9000.zip by onecosmic
-Recommended using the FuguMod_Vibrant_Kernel_BETA2.zip from here: http://code.google.com/p/ice-cream-...mmary+Uploaded+ReleaseDate+Size+DownloadCount (the kernel is included in the zip)
-Also recommend the KB5 modem, from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19795419&postcount=130 (this is also included in the zip, but its not flashing with the rom as of right now)
This has some framework, build.pop, and ui tweaks applied, but I've pulled back on the theming to direct my attentions to functionality.
-Keymapping is corrected
-Can mount via MTP mode
-Moutning works in recovery
-ADB and Shell both work
-SU out of the box
-Lockscreen rotates and screen rotates 360 degrees
Not working:
Must toggle mute (on then off) in order to be heard by incoming callers
GPS
Video Recording
Video Playback (buggy)
You tell me what else to add here.
Installation: (coming from another ICS build, or CM7 only!!)
-Reboot to recovery, perform a factory reset
-Go to mounts and storage and format system
-Flash the Beta2 Kernel (FuguMod_Vibrant_Kernel_BETA2.zip)
-Flash the rom
-Flash your modem (no longer need to reflash the kernel)
-Fix permissions
-Reboot the phone
New Info
As you guys have read, I have been running the data data tweak from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20017090&postcount=1756 and it seems to have made things a lot more stable. No odd application issues going on anymore, although there is a bit more lag, but I think I have found a temp fix for that.
Since Friday night I have been running AutoKill Memory Optimizer, free version from the market. Its not a task killer really, but it maintains the amount of free system memory on your device, from what I understand. I am using Aggressive settings, with the Advanced settings for Memory and Battery enabled, and my phone is flying!
If you guys want, give that a shot, and let me know your results.
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So, who wants to test?
First, you promise not to release this or share it with anyone, by signing up you agree to this one term.
You should have experience with ICS, and know how to flash it and recover from a bad flash.
If you've never flashed ICS before, you definitely want to start there.
I am looking to possibly release this to the wild by the end of the week, so active testers are a big plus!
When I feel like I have enough testerss I will post that on the top of this post, just ask in here, and I will pm you a link.

I'll test, running ICS now.. I know how to do a little above basic stuff.
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can you fix the problem with (i guess all ICS) people not hearing me right?
sometimes they hear me ok, sometimes too loud, or not at all.
i''ve tried to hold and resume but it doesn't fix the issue every time.
this should be a top priority for any rom.
i returned to your zen froyo. it is nice and battery holds 4-5 days for me.
thank you.

user900 said:
can you fix the problem with (i guess all ICS) people not hearing me right?
sometimes they hear me ok, sometimes too loud, or not at all.
i''ve tried to hold and resume but it doesn't fix the issue every time.
this should be a top priority for any rom.
i returned to your zen froyo. it is nice and battery holds 4-5 days for me.
thank you.
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Toggling mute fixes it for me every time. I do plan on looking into that, but I'm not there quite yet.
So, no new takers?

I'll test it out... I've been on the i9000 ICS ROM for about 2 weeks now.

Link sent, thx

Ok, I'll Bite. Have experience with everything you stated above. Am currently using the Passion V5 Beta and a lot to like but still a work in progress. Let me know if I can help.

Been running it for about 30 mins, nothing to report so far. Not a big fan of the green theme though, but I will still continue to test.

BigPapi999 said:
Ok, I'll Bite. Have experience with everything you stated above. Am currently using the Passion V5 Beta and a lot to like but still a work in progress. Let me know if I can help.
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gunks said:
Been running it for about 30 mins, nothing to report so far. Not a big fan of the green theme though, but I will still continue to test.
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Lol, green is my color. I personally don't like the blue. Hopefully very soon all the blue will be eradicated.
MUAHAHAHAHAHA

Over here mate!
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Followed instructions to the T. After flashing rom, then reflashing kernel, and fixing permissions I go to reboot system now, and it keeps me in Recovery. Will keep trying and let you know. Any thing you want me to try? Could it be because I have Gingerbread bootloader?

@Alan - Link Sent
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Followed instructions to the T. After flashing rom, then reflashing kernel, and fixing permissions I go to reboot system now, and it keeps me in Recovery. Will keep trying and let you know. Any thing you want me to try? Could it be because I have Gingerbread bootloader?
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What rom were you coming from? This should run with both bootloaders, but I'm on the stock bootloaders, so that might be it. Also, you should be coming from either CM7 or another ICS rom.
Maybe try redownloading the file and reflashing.

I can test for you
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DEFINITIONOFREAL said:
I can test for you
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Link Sent, Ty

I'm currently in no position to be testing roms right now but I want you to know that I'm super excited knowing that you're working on ics. ****ing loved Zendroid, used it for a long time and its still my go to rom when I crave something that just works.

Ah... yes please...

I'd like to test it also. Will report issues.

fishman0919 said:
Ah... yes please...
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I'd like to test it also. Will report issues.
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I would be happy to test it out of u are still looking. I have been on ics since the alpha builds and all of the passion series by Neo.
Thanks
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I would be glad to help with testing with one caveat. I need either USB tethering or wifi hotspot to be working. I use that quite frequently and would not be able to keep the ROM installed without it.

Stock 4.3 problems fix!!

I originally posted this on the 4.3 discussions thread but its getting lost in the noise.
Try installing (if you already have it, upgrade it) the Chrome Browser for Android from the Google Play site and see if your problem goes away.
I already had Chrome Browser on my S3 and had all the lag and restart issues. The latest version of Chrome Browser (18th Nov) fixed all these issues. I'm not suggesting that this is a 4.3 fix. Its definitely a work around though. Its like I've got a new phone.
Problems that this fixed for me and a few other users are:
Lag after pressing home key or power button from sleep
Random restarts
App crashes
Wi-Fi drop outs

giz_zard said:
I originally posted this on the 4.3 discussions thread but its getting lost in the noise.
Try installing (if you already have it, upgrade it) the Chrome Browser for Android from the Google Play site and see if your problem goes away.
I already had Chrome Browser on my S3 and had all the lag and restart issues. The latest version of Chrome Browser (18th Nov) fixed all these issues. I'm not suggesting that this is a 4.3 fix. Its definitely a work around though. Its like I've got a new phone.
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I'm not the only one that this has worked for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47617094&postcount=1574

giz_zard said:
I originally posted this on the 4.3 discussions thread but its getting lost in the noise.
Try installing (if you already have it, upgrade it) the Chrome Browser for Android from the Google Play site and see if your problem goes away.
I already had Chrome Browser on my S3 and had all the lag and restart issues. The latest version of Chrome Browser (18th Nov) fixed all these issues. I'm not suggesting that this is a 4.3 fix. Its definitely a work around though. Its like I've got a new phone.
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can atleast mate tell which problem solution are you giving our here???

giz_zard said:
I originally posted this on the 4.3 discussions thread but its getting lost in the noise.
Try installing (if you already have it, upgrade it) the Chrome Browser for Android from the Google Play site and see if your problem goes away.
I already had Chrome Browser on my S3 and had all the lag and restart issues. The latest version of Chrome Browser (18th Nov) fixed all these issues. I'm not suggesting that this is a 4.3 fix. Its definitely a work around though. Its like I've got a new phone.
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NO.
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wajiman said:
can atleast mate tell which problem solution are you giving our here???
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Updated the original post with a more comprehensive list but the original post does say the issues were lag and restarts. If you own an S3 that got the 4.3 update you will know what 4.3 problems are

bender_007 said:
NO.
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Yes