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Dolphin Browser stopped working, can't connect

On Tiamat 2.1.0. I was happily using Dolphin Browser HD 6.2.0 until around 2 days ago, when it suddenly stopped connecting. It wouldn't connect to any domain anymore (stock browser works just fine).
So I uninstalled it with the intention of downloading + reinstalling it from the market. Guess what, it's not even showing up in the market! I guess either the makers of Dolphin or Google are hiding it for Honeycomb.
What I did find was Dolphin Mini though, for some reason, so I decided to give it a shot instead. Well, it has the ssame problem Dolphin HD had: it won't connect at all.
I'm stumped at this mess. I tried to find a Dolphin HD apk but didn't want to download just any mysterious file from anywhere. But above all, I have no idea why Dolphin (both HD and Mini) would stop working all of a sudden.
The only change I can remember doing before it stopped working was to update a few apps, including the Opera browser. I don't see how that would affect Dolphin though.
Any ideas, anyone?

bobblack said:
On Tiamat 2.1.0. I was happily using Dolphin Browser HD 6.2.0 until around 2 days ago, when it suddenly stopped connecting. It wouldn't connect to any domain anymore (stock browser works just fine).
So I uninstalled it with the intention of downloading + reinstalling it from the market. Guess what, it's not even showing up in the market! I guess either the makers of Dolphin or Google are hiding it for Honeycomb.
What I did find was Dolphin Mini though, for some reason, so I decided to give it a shot instead. Well, it has the ssame problem Dolphin HD had: it won't connect at all.
I'm stumped at this mess. I tried to find a Dolphin HD apk but didn't want to download just any mysterious file from anywhere. But above all, I have no idea why Dolphin (both HD and Mini) would stop working all of a sudden.
The only change I can remember doing before it stopped working was to update a few apps, including the Opera browser. I don't see how that would affect Dolphin though.
Any ideas, anyone?
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Works fine for me. Just go to their website. They have a new beta version of the HD browser.

Hulu on Kindle Fire

I wanted Hulu on my kindle fire without paying for hulu plus so I found a hacked apk from the xoom and thought I would share the wealth. This apk makes it so that while browsing your Kindle looks like a windows computer and will allow access to flash apps that normally are only available to a PC. Works like a charm! Hulu looks really good and no sync issues. I haven't tried youtube yet, but I assume it works the same. I searched hacked flash apk in google and clicked a link to the xoom forums. I loaded the apk on my kindle and installed it.

link? i don't have issues with youtube, just hulu.
nvm, hulu works with dolphin browser, just flash didn't work with the firefox browser.

How did you get Hulu and Dolphin browser to work? I have a rooted device, installed Dolphin Browser form android market. Still didn't work.

ewarhol said:
How did you get Hulu and Dolphin browser to work? I have a rooted device, installed Dolphin Browser form android market. Still didn't work.
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When you set up dolphin browser for the first time it gives you an option to run your browser as android, load, mobile, or desktop. Select desktop and you should be good to go. You can also change this from the settings menu in dolphin after you installed it. I would post slink but since I'm new to xda I can't post links until I have 10 posts. I'm close now...haha. ill post a link as soon as I can. Sorry.

Well, Kindle Fire play Youtube videos fine, I have had no problem especially if you side load the youtube app, though I also got a free YouTube download from aneesoft to download videos, but to be frankly, the kindle play great and no need to do other works.
Hmm, Im curious how did you to watch Hulu plus smoothly on it??

tipzilla-
1st- If you reply to this it will be your 10th message
2nd- I did select desktop but it still would not play.

ewarhol said:
tipzilla-
1st- If you reply to this it will be your 10th message
2nd- I did select desktop but it still would not play.
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Same here. Selected desktop mode and I still get message that device is not supported. Was there something else you did?
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xolanir said:
Same here. Selected desktop mode and I still get message that device is not supported. Was there something else you did?
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Well, Hulu page loaded fine for me but I didn't try to play a video until now and I get the "platform not supported" when I try to play a video, so I guess it doesn't work after all.

On CM9 I can get the desktop version to load in chrome without android warning, but the video doesn't play. I installed flash, so thats not the problem. Wonder if its the hardware excel thats causing probs.
YouTube website works fine...

i just went to Hulu web site and KF is listed under supported devices..

I love these posts from new members that claim some app or site works on this device or that device, yet they don't post the link. Then they disappear from the thread.
I'm going to go start a new thread now, about how I found a hacked Netflix app that lets you watch anything without paying. Just don't hold your breath for a link.

It's the licensing
The way I understand it Hulu has license conflicts with some shows that preclude streaming them to a mobile device be it through their app or to an android or IOS based browser.
Those shows appear as "web only" in the Hulu+ favorites listing in the app.

True. Even on a ROKU, we get that message. The work around we use is Playon on our desktop computer. Hulu is accessed by the PC, so everything plays, then Playon shows up on the ROKU and streams Hulu (the regular free version of Hulu).
There is also a Playon app for Android, so you can watch Hulu on the Fire or any Android device. But no direct access to Hulu from KF afaik.

leebo said:
True. Even on a ROKU, we get that message. The work around we use is Playon on our desktop computer. Hulu is accessed by the PC, so everything plays, then Playon shows up on the ROKU and streams Hulu (the regular free version of Hulu).
There is also a Playon app for Android, so you can watch Hulu on the Fire or any Android device. But no direct access to Hulu from KF afaik.
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After the 14 day free trial, how much will it cost to run it?
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link
Ok, this I don't think will work on cm9, it may you'll have to try and report if it does. They were having an issue with flash in browser. So on miui, cm7, or maybe even rooted stock kindle. Here is the link
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/9658-flash-latest-hulu-hacked-flash.html
1. Uninstall your current flash
2. Reboot
3. go to the link and in the first post and download the hulified v. 11.1... apk and install it.
4. Get dolphin browser and you should be good to go.
I forgot the issue about uninstalling and then doing a fresh install. There may also arise the issue of the flash apk being a system app, in that case you will need to use titanium backup to remove it before rebooting and installing the hacked apk.
Good luck guys!

leebo said:
I love these posts from new members that claim some app or site works on this device or that device, yet they don't post the link. Then they disappear from the thread.
I'm going to go start a new thread now, about how I found a hacked Netflix app that lets you watch anything without paying. Just don't hold your breath for a link.
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Sorry for the late reply, try the method in my last post and let me know if it works.

xolanir said:
After the 14 day free trial, how much will it cost to run it?
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
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Hulu plus is $7.99 a month.

tipzilla said:
Ok, this I don't think will work on cm9, it may you'll have to try and report if it does. They were having an issue with flash in browser. So on miui, cm7, or maybe even rooted stock kindle. Here is the link
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/9658-flash-latest-hulu-hacked-flash.html
1. Uninstall your current flash
2. Reboot
3. go to the link and in the first post and download the hulified v. 11.1... apk and install it.
4. Get dolphin browser and you should be good to go.
I forgot the issue about uninstalling and then doing a fresh install. There may also arise the issue of the flash apk being a system app, in that case you will need to use titanium backup to remove it before rebooting and installing the hacked apk.
Good luck guys!
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Tried ^this method and still didn't work. Oh well.
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PlayOn is $5 a month, but if you pay a full year in advance ($40), it works out to something like $3.30 a month. Cheaper than Hulu Plus.
Plus, you get several other "channels". Of course, your computer has to be running while your streaming. I'm just mentioning it as another option.

leebo said:
PlayOn is $5 a month, but if you pay a full year in advance ($40), it works out to something like $3.30 a month. Cheaper than Hulu Plus.
Plus, you get several other "channels". Of course, your computer has to be running while your streaming. I'm just mentioning it as another option.
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Alright perfect thanks. Will look into it. My only problem is having the Pc running at all times. Knowing my kids, it would probably be turned of mid show.
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Chrome Beat / Chrome 2 Phone Question

Hi guys I just installed ICS Slim and boy am I glad I did. Smooth and Slick. One quick question, I did install Chrome Beta but do I have to separately install Chrome 2 Phone from the Market for it to work? I thought it might be built in. Thanks!

boodies said:
Hi guys I just installed ICS Slim and boy am I glad I did. Smooth and Slick. One quick question, I did install Chrome Beta but do I have to separately install Chrome 2 Phone from the Market for it to work? I thought it might be built in. Thanks!
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Chrome BETA browser already had the "chrome 2 phone" feature built in, you have to login from your browser on your PC, and login on the android browser, and they should be connected, it does sometimes take a little bit of time for them to sync.

Yeah, I did log in to both. I can even view the tabs on my Comp on my Phone but C2P is not working yet. I will give it some time first. Thanks!

After waiting a while, it still refuses to work. So I just went ahead and downloaded Chrome to Phone from Market. Now it works fine. I think this has to be installed.
Edit: it's not working again. Either the program is buggy or the rom is buggy, im using slim. I am trying to get this to work, will post solution if i find it.

I got it...
I needed to remove Chrome to Phone from my Chrome PC Browser and install Chrome to Mobile.
You guys need Chrome to Mobile.
Fixed.

[HOW TO] Install Flash Player 11.1.115.16 4.0+ Support Noob (Simple) Version

This tutorial has been developed for the user wanting native Flash Support when browsing the web. We have tested the Flash Player through a number of sites and have seen flawless performance.
The method used here also allows any application to use the built in Flash Player, like BBC Player which requires Flash Player to run properly. Remember, Android is phasing out Flash Player, so this tutorial will become more important as we grow towards updated Android OS Platforms. We currently use Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.16 4.0+
Why use Flash Player on the Kindle? You are able to obtain Free Content from these providers:
Top 5 free movie players for the Kindle:
1. Hulu (NOT Plus)
2. Crackle Player
3. BBC iPlayer
4. SkyGo
5. ITV Player
Prerequisites:
1. Competed How To: 7" Kindle Fire HD Root - Noob (Simple) Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
2. Completed How to: Install Google Play Noob (Simple) Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
3. Completed How to: Install Go Launcher EX and HD Noob (Easy) Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069668
Flash Player Step 1: Download Adobe_Flash_Player_11.1.115.16_4.0+.apk save it to /sdcard/download
Flash Player Step 2: Using Google Play download and install Dolphin Browser
Flash Player Step 3: Using Google Play download and install Opera Browser
Flash Player Step 3.1: Using Silk Browser download and install Boat Browser
Flash Player Step 4: Using Root Explorer or similar application, install /sdcard/download/Adobe_Flash_Player_11.1.115.16_4.0+.apk
Flash Player Step 5: Using Google Play download and install SWF Player
Flash Player Step 6: Now launch either Dolphin or Opera Web Browser, go to any Flash Site. At some point you will be asked which browser to use by default. Play with them both, I like both and have had a hard time deciding which one is better. So far Dolphin appears to open just about any site whereas Opera seems to be a little more picky on the content.
Note: The Amazon Silk Web Browser loaded as the default browser on the Kindle 7" HD does not support Flash content nor will it work with this new plugin. This is the reason for installing Opera and Dolphin.
Next we will offer a How to: Install ICS Google Applications Noob (Easy) Version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35974336

Browsers Compatible with Flash
Compatible browsers:
1) Opera Mobile
2) Opera Mini
3) Dolphin
Incompatible browsers or Untested browsers:
1) Chrome
2) Silk
3) Firefox

Noob Series Update
See our new Noob Series. Links provided below.

Mozilla Firefox 10 Update
Anyone out there missing Mozilla Firefox? We finally found a version that works fine with the Kindle.
You may download a copy here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Firefox_10_0_multi.apk
Firefox Step 1: Download Firefox_10_0_multi.apk to your Desktop
Firefox Step 2: Copy /Desktop/Firefox_10_0_multi.apk to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download/Firefox_10_0_multi.apk
Firefox Step 3: Using ES File Explorer, navigate to /sdcard/Download click on Firefox_10_0_multi.apk
Firefox Step 4: Choose Install
Firefox Step 5: Open Firefox in /Apps
Known Issues: Will not support Flash Player on the Kindle Fire 7" HD.

Upgraded Dropbox to Team
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Flash Player has been updated - Mozilla now Works
To All,
We just updated Flash Player. Also for anyone missing Mozilla, the new Nightly build
Works on the Kindle Fire HD 7", you may download a copy here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/fennec-20.0a1.multi.android-arm.apk
Just download it directly to your Kindle using Opera, Dolphin, Chrome or Silk. When
The download completes, choose "Open" then "Install" to Install the program.

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To All,
We have updated Opera Mobile has released a critical update.
So far Opera turns out to have the fastest Benchmark Score.

Thanks!
thanks alot Bro.all of your threads are great.i learned so many from them.more to come and keep it up.i am now a follower of your threads.very detailed and easy to follow.thanks alot and GODBless!

I'm running Dolphin HD 9.1.0 with Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.16 4.0+, best setup I've had on kfhd. Even those small videos on websites will play. Feels the most like a PC. Good luck!
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bdeatha said:
thanks alot Bro.all of your threads are great.i learned so many from them.more to come and keep it up.i am now a follower of your threads.very detailed and easy to follow.thanks alot and GODBless!
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[How to] Install Flash Player with Browser Support Noob (Easy) Version
Krsmqn said:
I'm running Dolphin HD 9.1.0 with Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.16 4.0+, best setup I've had on kfhd. Even those small videos on websites will play. Feels the most like a PC. Good luck!
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Krsmqn,
That is the version we use in this post - Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.16 4.0+.:good:

Boat Browser works great for Flash as well. I prefer version 4.6.1. I personally go back and forth between Boat and Dolphin depending on version. I've never been a fan of Opera.
Sent from my rooted KFHD courtesy of XDA and a great community.

Redwolf379 said:
Boat Browser works great for Flash as well. I prefer version 4.6.1. I personally go back and forth between Boat and Dolphin depending on version. I've never been a fan of Opera.
Sent from my rooted KFHD courtesy of XDA and a great community.
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Redwolf379,
Now this is one I have not tried. I will take a peek at it tonight, Thank you for the feedback.:good:

Boat is fairly similar to Dolphin in settings and privacy features. The new version has static bookmarks that I dont much care for but 4.6.1 does not. I will upload this version shortly for you to try. Also, thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the community. Ive been following several of your posts/guides and am thankful we have you here to help those who need it.
[Edit]: Updated with link for Boat Browser 4.6.1
http://db.tt/cFmWNIG5
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Redwolf379 said:
Boat is fairly similar to Dolphin in settings and privacy features. The new version has static bookmarks that I dont much care for but 4.6.1 does not. I will upload this version shortly for you to try. Also, thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the community. Ive been following several of your posts/guides and am thankful we have you here to help those who need it.
[Edit]: Updated with link for Boat Browser 4.6.1
http://db.tt/cFmWNIG5
Sent from my rooted KFHD
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Redwolf379,
Thank you for providing the link to Boat Browser. We appreciate you taking the time to help us all.

Boat Browser 4.6.1
Redwolf379 said:
Boat is fairly similar to Dolphin in settings and privacy features. The new version has static bookmarks that I dont much care for but 4.6.1 does not. I will upload this version shortly for you to try. Also, thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the community. Ive been following several of your posts/guides and am thankful we have you here to help those who need it.
[Edit]: Updated with link for Boat Browser 4.6.1
http://db.tt/cFmWNIG5
Sent from my rooted KFHD
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Redwolf379,
I had time to test Boat Browser today. I think I like it better than Dolphin. It is a very snappy and fast browser, even
with complex content sites or Flash sites. Anyways, I am impressed and thank you for the recommendation. The
Boat Browser footprint is small, here is the comparison:
1. Google Chrome 19.3 MB
2. Boat Browser 2.1 MB
3. Mozilla Nightly 25.97 MB
4. Opera 8.49
5. Dolphin 4.78 MB
So, the above answers why each one accelerates in it's own area. Mozilla is loaded with features but look at the
Footprint, the cost is speed, Mozilla Nightly is by far the slowest of the bunch. Both Dolphin and Boat Browser
have a large array of options, so in the end you can get all the features of Mozilla with the state of the art
performance.

Great to hear! I stumbled across it when I was looking for something to compare Dolphin to some time ago and really liked it. I have both Boat and Dolphin installed but Boat has been my daily driver browser for a while now.
Sent from my rooted KFHD

Personally i find the cm9 browser to work the best with flash and the fastest browser even vs chrome.
http://db.tt/683s1qrs
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Browsers - Boat Browser - The Best of the Bunch?
Redwolf379 said:
Great to hear! I stumbled across it when I was looking for something to compare Dolphin to some time ago and really liked it. I have both Boat and Dolphin installed but Boat has been my daily driver browser for a while now.
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Redwolf379,
I will have to agree with you, Boat Browser and Dolphin are beautiful. I seem to navigate toward Boat Browser as my daily Browser.
Thank you for posting the comments.:good:

Kindle Fire Browser - CM10 Original Browser
mindmajick said:
Personally i find the cm9 browser to work the best with flash and the fastest browser even vs chrome.
http://db.tt/683s1qrs
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mindmajick,
That is one I forget to use, yet it is quite universal and supports Flash. I still find Boat Browser to be a bit faster than the rest, even with Flash Player active. The funny part? I disable Flash when I use this site since the scripts are massive with lots of Ad pointers active. Flash disabled on this site increases the performance 10 fold.
Thank you mindmajick for taking the time to post your comments:good:.

KitKat and Adobe Flashplayer - Can anyone reported success?

Is there anyone who gets flash running under 4.4. The things and hints i've gotten by searching Google doesn't work. I've also tried the forums search without success. Please don't kill me if i've overlooked anything.
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ART
it has to do with art, not with 4.4 (i think)
as the rest of apps that does not work with art, the only thing we can do is wait for a next mini update to kitkat to get ART fixed.
try if it does work with dalvik (if it does not, then adobe flash player is not compatible with 4.4 simply because the package file cant run in kit kat.)
i will look out the flash apk later now i am busy

It's not dependent on ART since I'm still on dalvik as runtime environment. I've two or three web pages which use embedded flash videos. And one of them is a daily news site. So I'm probably one of the few who miss this support.

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Working for me with Puffin browser but not Boat, Dolphin, or Firefox. Puffin has become my favorite browser due to its speed/responsiveness.
Dave

sparksd said:
Working for me with Puffin browser but not Boat, Dolphin, or Firefox. Puffin has become my favorite browser due to its speed/responsiveness.
Dave
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I believe puffin uses server side flash. It doesn't use the flash plugin apk.

church said:
I believe puffin uses server side flash. It doesn't use the flash plugin apk.
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Good point - forgot their implementation. So I checked it out - I uninstalled the plugin and Flash did still work with Puffin so it is the server side.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548001
Does work on my nexus 7 - should work on the moto, as well.

Flash plugin support ended with ICS. Worked for Jelly Bean versions, but it stopped working with KitKat some reason, on dalvik and art. Server sided flash browsers will still work, like Puffin and Photon.
Without anymore mobile flash plugins, it most likely will no longer work. Shame because I like chrome and aosp browser.
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datallboy said:
Flash plugin support ended with ICS. Worked for Jelly Bean versions, but it stopped working with KitKat some reason, on dalvik and art. Server sided flash browsers will still work, like Puffin and Photon.
Without anymore mobile flash plugins, it most likely will no longer work. Shame because I like chrome and aosp browser.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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It works fine with Dolphin and modified Flash Player from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548001
No need server side flash browsers.