[Q] Chrome fonts are different sizes when zooming in. - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Since the last Chrome update I've noticed that when zooming in on a website (these forums for example) that one post will be in a large font and another post will have a tiny font.
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I've gone back to the older version and everything works fine. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if there was a solution other than downgrading?

I've noticed the same thing since the new update. I've also noticed that when you click on something. It doesn't flash blue anymore to indicate that it was pressed. Plus, when you first enter a website and start scrolling around before it's fully loaded. The page will automatically scroll back to the top when it's done rendering. My Nexus S used to do that and it drove me crazy. Hope they send out a quick fix for all this stuff. On another note, how does Google not notice these glitches before an update is released?.. Boggles my mind sometimes.

I've also noticed that when zoomed out the display is no where as crisp as it used to be. For example reading xda full screen in portrait it was quite easy to read, now it is quite blurred and the letters run into each other.

Chrome is a disaster, I really wish Google would sort it out, as I love the desktop version.
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Is that what we are leaving it at? That it's a disaster? Firefox does this too. After searching, I haven't found a solution. Has anybody?

tylernol said:
Is that what we are leaving it at? That it's a disaster? Firefox does this too. After searching, I haven't found a solution. Has anybody?
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Aosp browser.

meangreenie said:
Aosp browser.
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+1

I think this is a good feature. Yes, it doesnt look like real page but i am reading texts more comfortable with this feature. Anyway, its not a disaster..
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My workaround to still using chrome/chrome beta on xda, is to scroll down to the 'quick style chooser' and change it from 'xda 2013 beta' to 'xda 2010' that seems to totally sort out the wonky formatting on my nexus 4.

The feature is called Font Boosting in Chrome, or Font Inflation in Firefox for Android.
I don't think it can be disabled.

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Google Maps resolution

Anyone noticed that the detail/zoom level isn't as good as it could be?
e.g. try to find Piccadilly Circus in London.
I am told that the HTC Touch 3G and the iphone shows better res.
I believe the HD is having same problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532745
Is this device specific?
Anyone have ideas?
The search is great is a great app so want to keep this.
Have upgraded to 3.2 - no change
low resolution??
Got to be kidding...
Just take a look at these printscreens:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/285/screen001b.png
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7634/screen002zgt.png
I think the OP is referring to the amount of Zooming In which can be done on Satellite view before GoogleMaps stops displaying the view and shows blank screen.
I agree with the OP, I've noticed the same thing. I don't have any answers but would love it if someone has some insight.
JP
Hi
The zooming level hasn't changed at all, it is just the high resolution screen in a small area that means when you zoom in things don't seem so magnified than they would on a computer monitor for example.
If you take a screen crap and display that on your monitor and compare with the zoom level via a PC and I think you will find them the same.
Regards
Phil
I think it's true to say you need very good eyesight to use the TD2 screen to the full
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You're right, I'm going to have to carry round my Granny's Page Magnifier!
JP
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You're right, I'm going to have to carry round my Granny's Page Magnifier!
JP
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You joke about it, I'm seriously considering reading glasses specifically for when I'm surfing on the TD2, to save using the zoom bar all the time! OK, I'll need them soon anyway, but that will be the main use!
Google maps zoom level
I don't think you understand my problem - maybe you don't have the same problem?
See the 3 screenshots. 2 taken from Opera and one from Google maps.
The Google maps is at least 2 or 3 levels of zoom less than that from using the browser.

Request: SMS Pop-up like this!!!

Are there any sms-pop ups like this one for wm?:
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Would be great to have a good looking sms pop-up app that shows photo of the sender like this one, seems there are several available for Android but all the ones I've found for wm looks like ****
Try SMS-Chat by Vito Tech, it has a pop-up that is pretty similar to that.
I know but I don't think it shows an image of the sender...
S2U2 does this, but it will only show if the lock screen is on.
And the picture wont be that big.
Just use XDAndroid, or get an Android phone haha.
Edit: Wait nevermind, I see use already use it, haha. Good choice.
Yes it's very nice, the problem is I can't use it at daytime or at work due to the battery drain, so I only use XDANDROID at home at the moment. But it was XDANDROD with handcent sms that first made made me go wow! and wondered why we don't have anything like it in wm...
You've probably already seen it but it takes it even one step further and allows you to fast reply in the pop-up:
Oh, really? With the latest builds I have been getting fairly decent battery life as long as I'm not constantly using data connection. So I have been using XDAndroid pretty much as my main OS throughout the whole day. But I also have an extra battery just in case.
I do really like the SMS popup with Handcent. The quick reply is really what sells it for me. Very useful.
Well I have constant data connection with push mail and stuff running so it really makes some difference I've noticed but yes the battery life has improved a lot in new releases and isn't way behind wm now except for when using wifi that is!!!
I'm searching something like this too?
+1
Im looking this!!!!
Cheers!

can't view livejournal

can somone please try the Livejournal main page link on their N7?
http://www.livejournal.com/
this is what it looks like on pc
this is what it looks like on the N7
i've tried Chrome, Maxthon and Dolphin browsers, both mobile and desktop modes and it doesn't seem to render the page correctly...i haven't accessed the site in quite a while, but it all used to work on Gingerbread and Honeycomb...i don't have an ICS device to test with, my Galaxy Nexus is also on JB and it also displays the page incorrectly
i'm wondering if there is some setting i need to enable (thought i've tried everything) or if it's just the site itself that's messed up
Here's what it looks like on mine using the stock Chrome browser:
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garryknight said:
Here's what it looks like on mine using the stock Chrome browser:
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thanks for checking...though it doesn't really help me because i too am using the stock Chrome browser, at least now i know that it's not like that for everyone and the problem is at my end
are you rooted? i am...is there any reason that may make a difference?
Not rooted, no, and don't know what difference it could make. Though I wouldn't expect any browser to work particularly differently on a rooted device, but I'm no expert.
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can anyone else maybe shed some light as to why a rooted device can't view a website properly?
n7of9 said:
can anyone else maybe shed some light as to why a rooted device can't view a website properly?
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Did you try requesting the desktop version of the site in the menu?
AaronDC19 said:
Did you try requesting the desktop version of the site in the menu?
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i did, with no change

Quick Controls for S4

Omg, where is Quick controls in the default stock browser? It's not under the settings, I am seriously considering to just return my S4 because of this. I used it constantly and can't manage without it really...
ICS Browser+ have the feature but is NOT working with S4 (crashing).... What to do?
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Just wait for ICS Browser to update their browser, I'm pretty sure that you can use an alternative browser in the meanwhile.
I posted a thread in the QA asking the same thing. I missed quick controls as well. It seems to me the stock S4 browser is a skinned Chrome browser. Not reason enough to return for me atleast. If the stock 4.2.2 Jellybean browser has QC, you might be able to overwrite the samsung browser with it, if you are rooted. Dont quote me on this though, just a guess on my part.
Awwww you have to press a onscreen button now...That must be so hard for you. Talk about first world problems
Rankiz said:
Omg, where is Quick controls in the default stock browser? It's not under the settings, I am seriously considering to just return my S4 because of this. I used it constantly and can't manage without it really...
ICS Browser+ have the feature but is NOT working with S4 (crashing).... What to do?
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If you go to Google Play you can find an app called "Pie Control" - very similar to the one you see in your screen shot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImp1bi5hY2UucGllY29udHJvbCJd
I beleive that you need root to use it - (when I installed it - it brought up the Super user permission screen)
I thought this was what you were talking about - hope it helps...
Questions go in Q&A
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I sent my Samsung Galaxy S4 back for a refund because it did not have quick controls... So currently I'm still using my S3. Stupid S4, even HTC One have quick controls....
you can just install aosp browser and have quick control. the most annoying thing is it's a bit hard to trigger the quick control because the side bezel of the s4 is higher than the screen.
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Android Oreo - unreadable notifications due to white background

I've updated my device to Android Oreo (AOSP Extended) and immediately noticed the new "design choices", which led to the following problem:
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That's how it looks like, when I'm trying to download an app using Google Playstore. The progress bar, the name of the app (which is showing the notification) and its icon are completely missing, is there any way to fix this?! Unfortunately I didn't find any way to change the background colour - it would be even better to get rid of the new "everything is white" design, but I would be already happy, if I could at least read my notifcations ^^
I have already spent way too much time searching for a solution, but I didn't find anything (except installing Subtratum Theme Engine, which seems to be a bit unreasonable for just changing the background colour), so you're my last hope
lorens.mcnally said:
I've updated my device to Android Oreo (AOSP Extended) and immediately noticed the new "design choices", which led to the following problem:
That's how it looks like, when I'm trying to download an app using Google Playstore. The progress bar, the name of the app (which is showing the notification) and its icon are completely missing, is there any way to fix this?! Unfortunately I didn't find any way to change the background colour - it would be even better to get rid of the new "everything is white" design, but I would be already happy, if I could at least read my notifcations ^^
I have already spent way too much time searching for a solution, but I didn't find anything (except installing Subtratum Theme Engine, which seems to be a bit unreasonable for just changing the background colour), so you're my last hope
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You don't like the new design? It's called Ultra Minimalistic Material. Deal with it, it'll grow on you soon. Besides you should know what's in the notification by now...
jokes aside, just use AEX 5.6. It worked flawlessly. You can also change color on both the rom you have and 5.6, just go to Settings - Display - more

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