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Anyone else annoyed BY chrome's constant refreshing?

I hate how it ALWAYS refreshes. Every time I leave the app then come right back to it, it just refreshes everything. Ugh.
I fap to the porn forums on Tapatalk 2

I haven't really noticed. The lag when it accessing the bookmarks is painful though...

Yup really annoys me. Especially when you go to type something in and it refreshes and doesn't include what you just typed.
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Chrome sucks. Get xscope 7. It is what chrome should have been

Even when going back to a previous viewed page in chrome it refreshes. Very annoying and totally kills the browsing experience.
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I use to love Xscope (Amazon free app). Decided to buy it since it is now JB which Amazon won't upgrade to. It's real nice UI... but still isn't as good as it is on my Galaxy Player (GB). On my Player ANY mobile site will pinch zoom. On the N7, no mobile site seems to pinch zoom. This means "text" and "zoom" levels have to be "perfect" and changed quite often (since all sites seem to have different text sizes). I may start using Desktop mode, but I really like many mobile sites. Chrome works great. I was hoping the updated Xscope would be its replacement. Good thing it was $3 of my free $25!
PS: I never noticed a refresh in Chrome.
NicholasQ said:
Chrome sucks. Get xscope 7. It is what chrome should have been
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the android(aosp) browser, not chrome, doesnt refresh. and plays flash just fine, btw.

I've noticed that when I open several links in other tabs, when I get to the tabs they are blank and load or refresh the page once I switch to the tab.

I am not having this problem, in fact I was just viewing three pages simultaneously (switching between them) while on Skype and no reloading :S and while typing this I switched over to chrome and all 3 tabs still loaded.. :/
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Just disable the translating in settings. It have to solve the issue

New firefox browser = smoothest browser?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox
Past Firefox has sucked hardcore, but now, wow. Its smooth, no chopping zooming out either, it reminds me of the stock galaxy s2 with the bounce effect.
Try it out. Tell me I am wrong
What browser is smoother in your opinion

I'll give it a try, thanks
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using FF brower since 4-6 weeks, in my eyes one of the best.
at my pc i am usig FF to, no sync feature as well.

Seems very slow at loading pages and text is shown very blurry. I've yet to find a better browser than SGS3 stock browser.
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Happy with the new dolphin browse
The download manager is awesome resume supported too....
Hit THANKS is u agree with me.
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Downloading
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I think it's amazing except for one major flaw which causes me not to use it.
The address bar doesn't scroll away when your scroll down webpages, it takes up too much of the screen real-estate.

debanikonline said:
Happy with the new dolphin browse
The download manager is awesome resume supported too....
Hit THANKS is u agree with me.
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lol hit THANKS if you're against puppy abuse
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CuBz90 said:
Seems very slow at loading pages and text is shown very blurry. I've yet to find a better browser than SGS3 stock browser.
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Try ics+ browser then. Stock browser but the quick controls are fantastic.
debanikonline said:
Happy with the new dolphin browse
The download manager is awesome resume supported too....
Hit THANKS is u agree with me.
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Dolphin is good in writing, but too unreliable. Tabs didn't load a lot of the time it didn't even show up at all. Had to keep changing the current from desktop to phone just so i could post messages on different sites....the list goes on.

Any way to back up the bookmarks like Dolphin? I installed it when the stock browser was fc-ing on bookmarks and found the import/export feature makes life easier.

People should really give boat browser a chance. Very good speedy browser! :good:

completely agree with boat browser. I don't understand, why is it so low profile, I have tried other popular ones like Opera, Dolphin (& mini), stock, etc, but Boat seems to be the best of the lot

I think dolphin browser hd is really good along with stock s3 browser.
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Chrome browser all the way. Faster than dolphin, opera and stock.
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I use chrome because I am all Google and signing in allows me to save bookmarks easier. I might try this and see how well it mashes with flash. I can not stand the stock browser for some reason.
Anyways the only thanks I am giving is to the one who presented us with the new version being out. Thanks OP!
By the way flash is still available for us
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30824028
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mikemikemikexxx said:
Chrome browser all the way. Faster than dolphin, opera and stock.
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For Firefox and Chrome, try loading engadget's desktop site. While loading, try scrolling down. You will see a lot blank white and takes sometime for it to load. Stock loads much faster.

Firefox has a great interface
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mikemikemikexxx said:
Chrome browser all the way. Faster than dolphin, opera and stock.
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it renders slowly and is not full screen. And it's pretty ugly

SiggiJarl said:
I think it's amazing except for one major flaw which causes me not to use it.
The address bar doesn't scroll away when your scroll down webpages, it takes up too much of the screen real-estate.
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THIS!

Maxthon is the best browser for Android:good:

Note 3 stock browser peformance

I seem to have an issue an I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem or knows a fix. Basically the stock browser keeps hanging while loading Web pages. It seems to wait a bit longer than normal before loading pages more often than not. It happens both on wifi an hsdpa. I've noticed chrome doesn't have the issue at al. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Anyone??
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Sounds daft but have you restarted the phone? Cleared the cache ect for the stock browser?
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dreamdestiny said:
Anyone??
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Yeah I see what your saying..
Chrome has been working well for me.

Dream I have the same issue. Its working a bit more while loading page. Could swear that my s3 is lil faster on stock. Chrome is good.
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Ry2mkk said:
Sounds daft but have you restarted the phone? Cleared the cache ect for the stock browser?
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Ye I have tried all that. At least I'm not the only one with the problem. Hopefully it gets sorted soon
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Same goes with my s4 guys. Blame samsung fir this. Also, how is the tab opening;switching time on note 3?
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Slightly off topic but how the heck do you do a rollover on a button? In any browser? I like the stock browser but I hate having to long press on a button then hit back on the soft key to get it to work! I'm no iFan but I do have to commend apple on getting that one thing right. Why does it take these android devs so long to figure this out lol.

I think the main issue is with android fragmentation, where as Apple only have their iDevices.. Gives them more control.
Op I get my note 3 later, will test it out and try a few solutions.. Hopefully there's a silly fix somewhere as I was planning on using stock browser as it's always performed well!! Have you tried dolphin? That's a quick snappy browser imo.
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dreamdestiny said:
I seem to have an issue an I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem or knows a fix. Basically the stock browser keeps hanging while loading Web pages. It seems to wait a bit longer than normal before loading pages more often than not. It happens both on wifi an hsdpa. I've noticed chrome doesn't have the issue at al. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Played with he browser for the past half hour... Everything is fluid, fast, no delays... Smooth as butter. Very impressed!! Especially the new look for tab switching.
Are you still experiencing or has it sorted itself out?
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Is there a way to save pages for offline reading? This feature was in Note 2's stock browser.
Also, is there a way to sync desktop browser bookmarks like on Chrome? Thx.
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Ry2mkk said:
Played with he browser for the past half hour... Everything is fluid, fast, no delays... Smooth as butter. Very impressed!! Especially the new look for tab switching.
Are you still experiencing or has it sorted itself out?
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No still experiencing the issue. I feel there is a bug or something in the browser an i can't sort it.
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dreamdestiny said:
No still experiencing the issue. I feel there is a bug or something in the browser an i can't sort it.
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Any site specifically giving you more greif? Will try any you suggest
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Had that problem. Just rebooted it and switched to chrome. No issues since
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I've been playing with the stock browser for the last day or so since getting this phone. Super smooth and fast. No hiccups or laggy periods. And I also agree the new tab switching is nice compared to older versions I've used (I came from a note 1). The only gripe I have is that you can't seem to load new tabs in background. Now, every time I open a new tab, it loads upon top. Irritating, although I'll have to get used to it.

Ragnarkov said:
I've been playing with the stock browser for the last day or so since getting this phone. Super smooth and fast. No hiccups or laggy periods. And I also agree the new tab switching is nice compared to older versions I've used (I came from a note 1). The only gripe I have is that you can't seem to load new tabs in background. Now, every time I open a new tab, it loads upon top. Irritating, although I'll have to get used to it.
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What about kinetic scrolling? Is it as responsive as note 2? Also I am experiencing this annoying issue when I click on a picture on facebook mobile website it is displayed in very small size. Chrome does not have this issue neither does the stock browser on note 2
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Also something that anoyes me a lot in the note 3 is the auto fit pages.. It seems to have disappeared even in chrome. Really a bummer .. With this gorgeous screen you are left out with pages that you have to slide from side to side to be able to read a zoomed page :banghead:
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Step away from the Stock Browser would be my suggestion. Ive been using Chrome and havent had any issues. There are other browsers that have been tested and proved great performance
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[Q] What browser are you using on 4.4.2?

Seriously this stock browser is absolute shyte

I'm torn between Firefox and next.
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Aosp.

Why is this showing zero replies when you're on the main Troubleshooting page and it isn't getting moved up when someone replies?
Edit: It's fixed now, strange.

Crome Bata and Dolphin Browser.
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I just use Chrome since it's connected with my account to on my PC.
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I have always used and will likely continue to use Firefox for Android, as I have been a Firefox user for more than half a decade.

What are the differences between the 4.3 stock browser and the KK one?

Boat browser...I like the plugins and UI feel...
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Using Dolphin since it can work with the hacked Flash apk.

Anyone know if any apps have working text reflow AND sync with desktop chrome or google? Flash would be a bonus but at this point I am really not happy with googles decision to kill text reflow.

FAUguy said:
Using Dolphin since it can work with the hacked Flash apk.
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Where is the hacked Flash file?

airmaxx23 said:
Where is the hacked Flash file?
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https://dolphinbrowser.desk.com/cus...-in-android-4-4-how-do-i-enable-flash-player-

I've been using Firefox, but it seems much less stable since I updated to KK.

This is driving me nuts, there has to be a way to have re-flow and sync!

Morkai Almandragon said:
This is driving me nuts, there has to be a way to have re-flow and sync!
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Agreed, I'm going back to 4.3. I cannot have a phone without a broswer that doesn't suck!

Browser bowser
I use dolphin for most non flash sites. The hacked flash worked for one or two page loads, then kaput. I uninstalled it then went back to a different flash apk with firefox. Together they work, but sputter.

Why can't the 4.3.1 brower work on NC2 or NC4?

Almost every browser takes me some clauncher page (take a look at screenshot)

When ever i am surfing on chrome or any browser some web sites always take me to this clauncher popup very annoying most happens on phonearena.com and some other sites.
This sort of thing never happens on my ipad but my s4 i am tired of this issue
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Mukhi11 said:
When ever i am surfing on chrome or any browser some web sites always take me to this clauncher popup very annoying most happens on phonearena.com and some other sites.
This sort of thing never happens on my ipad but my s4 i am tired of this issue
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A very common issue. No solutions yet.
Even the stop button fauls ti function and the download starts.
Same happens with me
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Mukhi11 said:
When ever i am surfing on chrome or any browser some web sites always take me to this clauncher popup very annoying most happens on phonearena.com and some other sites.
This sort of thing never happens on my ipad but my s4 i am tired of this issue
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Look at the screenshot carefully...
It is the Advertisement From the page you are surfing...
The page at "Etc" says that...!!!