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Stock Browser

I don't like the Chrome browser that has become "stock" over the stock browser on the N7 because:
Chrome is connected to my Office's Chrome browser so private things i browse on my tablet show up in my search history at work. Plus I want N7 bookmarks to be different than my office bookmarks
The bookmark widgets are horrible on Chrome and much better on stock Android.
Because of this, I ended up rooting and flashing CM10's M1 build, which is somewhat stable...and I love the stock browser's simplicity and love the widget pack that's there by default.
I would like to go back to a stock ROM ....4.2 but want to get rid of Chrome and somehow load the stock browser. Is there a way to ditch Chrome and sideload stock? Need some help/direction.
Thank you!

Why not create another Gmail account just for logging into Chrome at work?

i have the stock android browser on stock 4.2.1. can't remember where i got it, might have been from another site, but i put it in /system/app, set permissions and rebooted, and it works. (requires root)
i agree about the bookmarks. i like how the stock browser works with my Android Pro Widgets bookmark widget.

yogi2010 said:
i have the stock android browser on stock 4.2.1. can't remember where i got it, might have been from another site, but i put it in /system/app, set permissions and rebooted, and it works. (requires root)
i agree about the bookmarks. i like how the stock browser works with my Android Pro Widgets bookmark widget.
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Thanks for the link and instructions. Do i need to figure out a way to uninstall Chrome or can stock and Chrome work side by side. Would prefer to ditch Chrome all together....
If you can't ditch Chrome (easily) what would happen with the bookmarks widget...would it connect to Chrome or Stock?...
Thanks again!

mmoreimi said:
Thanks for the link and instructions. Do i need to figure out a way to uninstall Chrome or can stock and Chrome work side by side. Would prefer to ditch Chrome all together....
If you can't ditch Chrome (easily) what would happen with the bookmarks widget...would it connect to Chrome or Stock?...
Thanks again!
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i uninstalled Chrome using Titanium Backup. the bookmark widget you are talking about i believe comes with Chrome so will disappear with Chrome. i haven't tried to connect that widget to the stock browser, so i don't know if it would work. i have used the APW bookmark widget from the market for a long time, and it works great with the stock browser.
Edit: the APW widget also works with Chrome but doesn't seem to fetch thumbnails as well as with the stock browser. If you switch to stock you might have to re-bookmark your sites, unless some are backed up on the Google servers from before!

Flash Sites : Use Firefox + Flash Apk

I was using Flash.apk+ Old Dolphin Web browser for a while to open flash sites, but I tested latest Mobile Firefox today an I discovered it actually support Flash Sites. Among a very accurate page rendering (reason why I tried it again, and it's by far better than mobile chrome or safari).
So now I'm using it again on my desktop too.
Note that chrome-banned adblock it's a plug in available for Firefox and works awesome.
Very stable and does a perfect rendering plus tons of plug ins available does a perfect replace was main browser (only lacks gesture control btw I can live w/o it for a while).
You can find it on the android market. And Flash. apk at Adobe flash download.
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Works well with Boat here. Not sure if I want to switch to Firefox to be honest.
Or stock, although don't use stock much at all.

Yes, not ready to switch from chrome(stock), but at least it's by far better solution than Dolphin for flash sites, also for some sites with poor rendering on chrome (as some e-commerce).
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It works but there are lags too much.

[Q] A few questions about the stock s4 browser

Hey guys, got my S4 this morning and love it of course, what a great device. I have a few questions about the stock s4 browser though. I do browse quite a lot on daily basis and when I realized ICS browser (+) don't work, I tried the stock browser. Things I don't like on the stock browser:
1. no text reflow
2. no way of syncing bookmarks from my pc (ICS browser + did this, it automatically synced all my bookmarks from my desktop PC's chrome)
I don't think I can live comfortably with this browser. I've tried chrome (randomly changes font size, eww), ics browser and ics browser + (neither of these work on the s4) so far. Basically, I want a browser that does text reflow and syncs bookmarks. Any ideas? Thanks.

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1- i think Dolphin have text reflow option
2- Stock browser will sync bookmarks with desktop Chrome
edit : i think there is extension for Chrome desktop to Sync Bookmarks with Dolphins account

yahyoh said:
1- i think Dolphin have text reflow option
2- Stock browser will sync bookmarks with desktop Chrome
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it isn't syncing for me. how do I get it to sync?

Eclap78 said:
it isn't syncing for me. how do I get it to sync?
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sign in with the same account u use for Chrome

Couldn't you accomplish all those features you want with Mozilla Firefox?
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yahyoh said:
sign in with the same account u use for Chrome
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there's no sign in that I can see for the browser

Try Dolphin or Opera Mobile.
ICS+ unfortunately only works in ICS (which is a shame because it was my favorite with the thumb controls).
For the sync, goto Settings=>Google (profile)
Tap your Google account (that's synced with Chrome) and make sure Browser is ticked ON.

There's no browser sync option under the google account, only chrome and that is ticked. The stock s4 browser still won't sync the chrome bookmarks. they do work in chrome, but not the "internet" stock browser. Chrome is ok on the s4, I guess, but some websites display some fonts with different sizes on the same page making it all look bad, plus there's no text reflow in mobile chrome.

Must be because of Samsung then. They probably want you to use some weird Samsung sync instead. Figures.
Chrome Mobile is pretty much the worst browser for Android at the moment. It doesn't reflow right all the time, randomly changes text sizes (especially in forums), isn't the smoothest, has input lag and can't use Flash in any iteration. The stock browser is so much better than I don't know why Google's Chrome team can't get it right.

ChronoReverse said:
Must be because of Samsung then. They probably want you to use some weird Samsung sync instead. Figures.
Chrome Mobile is pretty much the worst browser for Android at the moment. It doesn't reflow right all the time, randomly changes text sizes (especially in forums), isn't the smoothest, has input lag and can't use Flash in any iteration. The stock browser is so much better than I don't know why Google's Chrome team can't get it right.
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yeah, the stock browser is pretty good actually, much better than chrome. but chrome syncs. which is a big plus. other than that, chrome sucks. ics browser worked on my s2 (jellybean) and it's a shame it doesn't work on the s4. let's hope there'll be a new browser soon that does sync, reflow and has a bookmark button next to the address bar. that's all I'm asking from a browser.
A little bit off topic, but any news on people working on some roms for the s4?

Eclap78 said:
yeah, the stock browser is pretty good actually, much better than chrome. but chrome syncs. which is a big plus. other than that, chrome sucks. ics browser worked on my s2 (jellybean) and it's a shame it doesn't work on the s4. let's hope there'll be a new browser soon that does sync, reflow and has a bookmark button next to the address bar. that's all I'm asking from a browser
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Thing is, stock browser also syncs with Chrome. But that's the Android stock browser apparently and not the Samsung stock browser for whatever reason.
Dolphin is pretty good and I think there's a Chrome extension to sync it to Dolphin.
Firefox Mobile syncs with Firefox and Opera Mobile syncs with Opera.
My most preferred browser is probably Opera just because it has been consistently smooth and quick while doing things like reflow properly.

ChronoReverse said:
Thing is, stock browser also syncs with Chrome. But that's the Android stock browser apparently and not the Samsung stock browser for whatever reason.
Dolphin is pretty good and I think there's a Chrome extension to sync it to Dolphin.
Firefox Mobile syncs with Firefox and Opera Mobile syncs with Opera.
My most preferred browser is probably Opera just because it has been consistently smooth and quick while doing things like reflow properly.
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when I say stock browser on the s4, I mean the stock samsung galaxy s4 browser. and that one unfortunately doesn't sync with chrome. shame. I've never used dolphin, that's about the only browser I've never tried.

It must be a bug, it has always synced the Chrome destop bookmark.

how often do your bookmarks change? just make shortcuts on one of your home screens imo.
i havent gotten my s4 yet, but on my droid 3 i just use adw launcher & create all the icons i want with the websites i use most, and/or the apps i use, with the icon i like for it. this way i dont have the ugly bookmark icons on the shortcut.

Not to hijack this thread, but how in the world do you go to the home page one has set for the stock Samsung browser? Cannot find a Home button anywhere. Also, cannot get desktop view to stick, has to be rechecked after anytime browser is closed. Anyone know how to make it permanent, other than using a different browser?

Naked browser ftw. Or nb pro the paid version.
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Eclap78 said:
Hey guys, got my S4 this morning and love it of course, what a great device. I have a few questions about the stock s4 browser though. I do browse quite a lot on daily basis and when I realized ICS browser (+) don't work, I tried the stock browser. Things I don't like on the stock browser:
1. no text reflow
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Neither do i. Sam sets the text reflow, please.:crying:

someone needs to port the 4.2.2 AOSP browser to s4 touchwiz stat, had been doable for all previous galaxies and touchwiz versions so shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
otherwise both chrome and the sammy stock browser are literally unusable in this day and age...

where did it go the 'open behind this' option on link longpress?? aaaaahhhhhhhh

What browser are you using and why

Tried dolphin browser which has long been my favourite due to desktop mode. But it's been very laggy and stuttering to use on my note 4,as compared to note 3. Can you please share what browser you prefer on the note 4 and why?

I have Dolphin for flash when I need flash,
other than that I use the touchwiz browser because it allows scrolling when hovering the spen at the top and bottom of the screen when chrome doesn't

Chrome has been fine for me. No problems whatsoever.
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UC browser for flash
Stock browser for surfing web

Dolphin browser.
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I didn't know uc browser can play flash..dolphin and firefox is so laggy..
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iznee said:
I didn't know uc browser can play flash..dolphin and firefox is so laggy..
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I'm using Firefox and it doesn't seem laggy. Am I wrong?

Chrome:
- reliable
- password sync
- tab sync (which I use a lot between my Android, desktop and ios devices)
- formats websites perfectly
EDIT: I actually run both Chrome and Chrome beta, each with separate google profiles, and it works wonderfully.

For me dolphin was all round the best. Sadly until they update it it's pretty much useless on note 4. I agree the default browser is best for browsing at the moment with no lag.

Firefox, because I can long-press on an image and share it to Hangouts without having to download the image.

Chrome is the best all round browser IMO

marvi0 said:
For me dolphin was all round the best. Sadly until they update it it's pretty much useless on note 4. I agree the default browser is best for browsing at the moment with no lag.
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Agreed i used dolphin for the longest putting up with the crashes and freezing because of the extra features but enough is enough. Stock browser for me on my note 4

pushcush1983 said:
Agreed i used dolphin for the longest putting up with the crashes and freezing because of the extra features but enough is enough. Stock browser for me on my note 4
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Dolphin had an update a few days ago and after updating and turning of java script under settings. It's usable now but had to turn of java script and also set flash to be on demand instead of on always.

I'm tired and just use Chrome. It syncs across all devices and home computers. And now that Amazon deemed android worthy of prime video I'm finally finding flash less important.
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Opera Beta has text reflow when resizing and a menu along the bottom of the screen, which is good for one-handed operation of a phone with such a big screen.

What's the best browser for flash? I like to watch sports with adthe.net and can't find a browser that work

marvi0 said:
Dolphin had an update a few days ago and after updating and turning of java script under settings. It's usable now but had to turn of java script and also set flash to be on demand instead of on always.
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Thx i may return

I used to be on Dolphin but it's so laggy... Right now I'm using Chrome. They get you hooked because it's most likely your desktop/laptop/tablet browser and it syncs everything....

Opera Next.
Fast, reliable.
Chrome was slow on note 1. Yes it is faster on note 4. But opera is even faster.

Really need a browser that allows desktop view to load always, been using Dolphin but it has been annoying me as it has bugs. Firefox doesn't have tab view like in Chrome or Dolphin. Chrome doesn't have always desktop which is ridiculous as it came installed on my note 12.2, also it's bookmark area just sucks. UC browser HD doesn't work with SwiftKey as auto correct is non existent for some reason. I've tried others, all the popular ones and each one has some usage breaking quirk. I need a browser with desktop view and sync bookmarks and unfortunately I have been forced to use Dolphin for years as its the most complete package out of them all.
One that I've previously used was opera on my LG g2 and it was decent. Just at the time the sync feature was in future plans. Might try it again when I recieve my note 4
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Chrome vs Internet (Samsung Browser)

I just performed a couple of benchmark tests on my newly bought Galaxy S6
Chrome eats dust unfortunately (still me preferred browser for other reasons)
JetStream (browserbench.org)
Chrome: 35951
Internet: 40168
Octane (chromium.github.io)
Chrome: 6335
Internet: 8269
Speedometer (browserbench.org)
Chrome: 14.4
Internet: 19.0
Browsermark (web.basemark.com)
Chrome: 1724
Internet: 2369
Photos here:
http://imgur.com/a/F8Ywq

I love chrome but even Firefox destroys it on my wife's nexus 5...
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Prefer Samsung stock browser over all others as it is the most optimized browser with the device

Chrome isn't fast, efficient or feature-rich, but it still wins over every other browser for me because of the sync feature. I switch phones a lot and not always to Samsung devices, so it has to be Chrome. I also use Chrome on my PC and need to have my tabs and stuff all synced up for the work I do.

Sevael said:
Chrome isn't fast, efficient or feature-rich, but it still wins over every other browser for me because of the sync feature. I switch phones a lot and not always to Samsung devices, so it has to be Chrome. I also use Chrome on my PC and need to have my tabs and stuff all synced up for the work I do.
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The sync is the only feature which currently keeps me using chrome on the PC (already switched back to default on the S6), otherwise the latest Chrome versions are resource hungry and laggy.

Chrome can't be used with a single hand since they made it a point to put the buttons to the farthest places possible. Why put the home button to left-up? Do you have something against people pressing that button?
The default browser however is very user friendly and fast. It's my choice.

chrome got better actually with updates but still not optimized for performance nor for battery life or memory usage.....i still use it for syncing ( bookmarks , passwords etc.. )

I don't use Chrome for one main reason, high battery usage. and I can't use Samsung Browser because I'm on Verizon. I use CM but would like to try another browser out

Javelin is pretty good!
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eric150 said:
I use CM but would like to try another browser out
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I'm using CM Browser too, but I'm open to other recommendations.

I'm using lightning browser+. Pretty minimal, but also has adblock.
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midreestaj said:
Prefer Samsung stock browser over all others as it is the most optimized browser with the device
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I prefer stock browser, but avalid alternative is doplhin.
just for knowledge, is there a way for sync chrome desktop bookmarks with stock browser on S6?

lamperouge999 said:
I prefer stock browser, but avalid alternative is doplhin.
just for knowledge, is there a way for sync chrome desktop bookmarks with stock browser on S6?
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I'm actually blown away by the stock Samsung browser. I was using Dolphin, but the stock browser has built-in adblock, full-page browsing and is faster than any other browser I've used. I honestly couldn't be happier with it.

I use chrome with chromer. Best combo available
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Stock browser with adblock enabled is the best for me at the moment!
I'm on MM btw

Got a question can we sync google with the stock browser ie so I can use all my saved passwords/bookmarks.....?
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What keeps me using the stock browser is the fingerprint authentication for passwords for websites. None better.

nolimit78 said:
What keeps me using the stock browser is the fingerprint authentication for passwords for websites. None better.
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I think the reason it works so well is that it's dead simple, but everything it has works absolutely perfectly. Full screen, ad-free, blazing fast.

I think I mentioned this in another thread... what keeps me from using Samsung's browser is that it doesn't open new tabs in the background! Completely baffling.

episode96 said:
I think I mentioned this in another thread... what keeps me from using Samsung's browser is that it doesn't open new tabs in the background! Completely baffling.
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It is, you're right. I actually use Flynx for that, with the Samsung browser as my secondary. It's a perfect combination.