Disable Incognito mode in stock browser? - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I know this is random, but I need to know. You see my brother has Kaspersky Parental Controls on his Nexus 7 and he has to use the stock browser so the internet filter works. He found out if he uses the incognito tab, he can get around it. Is there a way to disable incognito mode on the stock browser(NOT Chrome)? Or is there an older version of the stock browser without incognito?
He cant use any other 3rd party browser either(such as Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, etc), otherwise the internet filter doesn't work.
Thanks

Cl8rs said:
Hey guys, I know this is random, but I need to know. You see my brother has Kaspersky Parental Controls on his Nexus 7 and he has to use the stock browser so the internet filter works. He found out if he uses the incognito tab, he can get around it. Is there a way to disable incognito mode on the stock browser(NOT Chrome)? Or is there an older version of the stock browser without incognito?
He cant use any other 3rd party browser either(such as Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, etc), otherwise the internet filter doesn't work.
Thanks
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This might not be the answer you're after, but it's 2012. Let the poor kid watch his porn.

DallasJones said:
This might not be the answer you're after, but it's 2012. Let the poor kid watch his porn.
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I was thinking the same thing lol
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Maybe you want to try a service like OpenDNS so you can block websites that you don't want your brother to visit and you can also know what websites he visited and its free
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Cl8rs said:
Hey guys, I know this is random, but I need to know. You see my brother has Kaspersky Parental Controls on his Nexus 7 and he has to use the stock browser so the internet filter works. He found out if he uses the incognito tab, he can get around it. Is there a way to disable incognito mode on the stock browser(NOT Chrome)? Or is there an older version of the stock browser without incognito?
He cant use any other 3rd party browser either(such as Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, etc), otherwise the internet filter doesn't work.
Thanks
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Tap the three dots on the top right corner and press open a incognito tab
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Billchen0014 said:
Tap the three dots on the top right corner and press open a incognito tab
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Methinks you misread something.

DallasJones said:
This might not be the answer you're after, but it's 2012. Let the poor kid watch his porn.
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If it was up to me, I wouldn't care, but Mom is fed up with it and is about ready to sell the nexus. So please does anyone know?
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am I missing something? Chrome is the only browser I have on my N7. Is there another I dont know of?

Cl8rs said:
If it was up to me, I wouldn't care, but Mom is fed up with it and is about ready to sell the nexus. So please does anyone know?
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I hardly think that's an appropriate punishment. Wouldn't she be better off banning him from using it?
An option could be some sort of parental lock requiring a password to open apps, and locking the browser down. That way he'll only have access to other non internet apps. And if the parental controls you're probably paying money for have such a big flaw, then you should be asking for your money back and finding another.
Another option (albeit quite extreme) would be decompliling the browser apk, finding some part of the code that has to do with enabling incognito and having a tinker. This might not work, but it's probably the only way
EDIT: And it's your responsibility as the older sibling to have a chat with him about either hiding what he's doing a lot better, or finding another source. If his mother has caught him then he's doing it wrong

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Adobe flash in T-Mobile G2

How can I play farmville on my G2? Using web webrowser?
I try but it says it isn't currently available on this device, there is no app so the web is the only way but its also declining the game on browser even with flash.
Is there any browsers I could use that will allow me I already tried dolphin browser and still nothing
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It's probably recognizing that you're on a mobile device and disabling it. If you download the Dolphin HD browser (from the Market) it has a setting that will allow it to fool the site into thinking you are on a desktop. If that's what your problem is, then this will fix it.
Why you would actually want to play Farmville is another subject all by itself...
gravis86 said:
Why you would actually want to play Farmville is another subject all by itself...
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LOL...
Open Android browser on URL type about:debug (nothing will happen), then go to browser settings scroll to the last option which i belieave is UAstring and it from Androd to Desktop.
I dont play Farmville either in fact i dont even know what it does but I did try to sign and play but it is not optimized for this browser since it wont go to full screen
gravis86 said:
It's probably recognizing that you're on a mobile device and disabling it. If you download the Dolphin HD browser (from the Market) it has a setting that will allow it to fool the site into thinking you are on a desktop. If that's what your problem is, then this will fix it.
Why you would actually want to play Farmville is another subject all by itself...
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Lmao thnx ima try that but its cuz I'm really addicted to it lol gotta catch up with my friends they all passed my level already
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gravis86 said:
It's probably recognizing that you're on a mobile device and disabling it. If you download the Dolphin HD browser (from the Market) it has a setting that will allow it to fool the site into thinking you are on a desktop. If that's what your problem is, then this will fix it.
Why you would actually want to play Farmville is another subject all by itself...
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THANK YU SO MUCH!!!!!! I don't know you but you are THE BEST!!!! It worked
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gravis86 said:
Why you would actually want to play Farmville is another subject all by itself...
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Lolz So True.
Reminds me of southpark when they were talking about myspace
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Anyone get Orbot (Tor port) working on their Nexus 7 yet?

will post the error code soon but maybe one of you smart guys will figure it out first.
:fingers-crossed:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android
Works fine for me..I had to check the 'use default iptables' option though.
taqulic said:
Works fine for me..I had to check the 'use default iptables' option though.
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Same here, ive used it to get the $25 credit and to get some US only apps like pandora
What browser are you guys using with Orbot? The usual Orweb companion browser wasn't working on JB the last time I looked.
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Dolphin HD for me.
Chrome
How are you setting the proxy up in chrome or dolphin ?
I've looked through all the popular browsers and don't see the option. Not finding add-ons that will do it either, I must be going blind.
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Stresa said:
How are you setting the proxy up in chrome or dolphin ?
I've looked through all the popular browsers and don't see the option. Not finding add-ons that will do it either, I must be going blind.
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Check transparent proxying in orbot,
Select which apps run through it, and it should just work.
The check button on top of orbot, will check to see if you are
Running through Tor.
Ahhh, thanks for the info.
I'm not rooted, so I can't use the transparent proxy option.
Firefox mobile has a proxy add-on that would do the job, but it only works with old versions that I don't want to use.
I guess I'll have to decide how bad I want Orbot to work...
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You should at least root.. you can still have the stock ROM , but a lot more options available.
taqulic said:
Works fine for me..I had to check the 'use default iptables' option though.
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hmmm
I read that in one of the reviews in the play store, tried it and it didn't seem to work. Tried it again today and it works. Thanks!
(using Dolphin HD)
How do you set this app up? I'm using vpn.. should I not use vpn and this instead?
My $25 credit is greyed out.. can't use it..
I setup already using Firefox, but still unable to use back the $25 credit. Still greyed out.. do we still need to use VPN when using this application?

[Q] My N10 won't load a website that should load.

I have adobe 11.1 installed and used dolphin,boat,ocean,and chrome browsers. But whatever I do I can't get live.lifechurch.TV to load like it does on my laptop. I can get it to show the video but no chat box (which shows up during one of the showing times on the video). I've searched the forums and no one else visits this site on their N10. I'm new here so take it easy haha. Thanks for any help.
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Make sure you have your browser set to desktop and not mobile.
Also chrome isn't compatible with flash so that's out, for boat and dolphin it's under settings and user agent, for ocean I think you can just request desktop site in the menu.
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Kirkman9 said:
I have adobe 11.1 installed and used dolphin,boat,ocean,and chrome browsers. But whatever I do I can't get live.lifechurch.TV to load like it does on my laptop. I can get it to show the video but no chat box (which shows up during one of the showing times on the video). I've searched the forums and no one else visits this site on their N10. I'm new here so take it easy haha. Thanks for any help.
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Do you have an AD blocking app? Try reversing the setting and uninstall the app. This should fix it

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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Those who help noobs go to heaven. True story.
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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Those who help noobs go to heaven. True story.
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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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[Q][POLL]Which browser do you use?

Don't think this has been made yet... Hope it's okay!
Which browser? Why?
I use AOSP right now because it feels quicker than Chrome, but I miss my bookmarks.
Boat browser, because it has flash support!
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Next browser. It feels a tiny bit faster than the Chrome browser + I like it's Icon
Chrome Beta because it's gestures to change tabs is good and sync to chrome on desktop function is useful!
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I use chrome as my main browser. However I find myself also using the stock android browser as its pretty nice too.
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Dolphin
I recently read that in the AOSP browser, all the saved data is in plaintext. Switched to chrome after that.
Maybe im a bit paranoid, but thats ok
A. Chrome because of the syncing.
B. Can I install the old stock browser on unrooted android? I don't use it much but Id like it back for the, even if limited, flash support.
noobdroid_90 said:
I recently read that in the AOSP browser, all the saved data is in plaintext. Switched to chrome after that.
Maybe im a bit paranoid, but thats ok
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Wow that sound serious, I use aosp. Would of thought people would be shouting from the roof tops about this?
Source?
meangreenie said:
Wow that sound serious, I use aosp. Would of thought people would be shouting from the roof tops about this?
Source?
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Source: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/39576-major-security-hole-in-aosp-web-browser/
Using uc browser.... but heard dolphin is a godd one...
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Until now I still satisfy with Chrome and didn't install other browsers.
-- Stock ROM.
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Habit Browser. It has a lot of features. (e.g. changing tabs with gesture, quick menues, flash support etc.)
I have chrome of course, opera, Firefox, and Dolphin. I like to use all of them. I have to say I really like the gesture bookmarks in Dolphin. That one may be the one I use most currently. But I am testing a lot of them.
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AOSP with Adobe Flash works for me.
noobdroid_90 said:
I recently read that in the AOSP browser, all the saved data is in plaintext. Switched to chrome after that.
Maybe im a bit paranoid, but thats ok
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I don't follow what you are saying. Any app that stores passwords locally even encrypted with a key is not secure on rooted devices since all they need is the encryption key. My guess is Google does this on purpose since obfuscation would just make people think it is secure without it actually being secure.
bozzykid said:
I don't follow what you are saying. Any app that stores passwords locally even encrypted with a key is not secure on rooted devices since all they need is the encryption key. My guess is Google does this on purpose since obfuscation would just make people think it is secure without it actually being secure.
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(logic dictates that) An app that stores passwords with an encryption key would not make that key easily available to other apps. Maybe im wrong and even encryption stored passwords are easily accessed. Makes me all the more thankful for PDroid.
Chrome of course! Simple and fast. I like stock browser too. Tried next browser and I really liked it. For simplicity, speed, and just everyday surfing chrome for me hands down!
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Browser and chrome as second choice. Firefox if all else fails.
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Google Chrome!
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