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And switched back to the native browser.
Got extremely sick of abysmal scrolling performance (made me feel like I was using my Touch Pro) and after switching back to stock I now realize how slowly Chrome was loading pages. And a recent bug that resulted in Chrome saving any MP3 with an MPGA extension and stripped ID3 tags for no damn reason.
The only feature I can say I miss is the sharing of open tabs and bookmarks across devices
Can any other browsers sync with desktop Chrome, well, without being Chrome?
I wish I could do that, loved the browser on my galaxy nexus, but chrome sucks
I would get the original browser but idk how to root
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Chrome drain juice so fast
Congrats
IB4L :stirthepot:
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I don't think so, but look into dolphin beta. It has been the best browser experience Imo
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Try "Chrome Beta". Works much better for me.
sheik124 said:
And switched back to the native browser.
Got extremely sick of abysmal scrolling performance (made me feel like I was using my Touch Pro) and after switching back to stock I now realize how slowly Chrome was loading pages. And a recent bug that resulted in Chrome saving any MP3 with an MPGA extension and stripped ID3 tags for no damn reason.
The only feature I can say I miss is the sharing of open tabs and bookmarks across devices
Can any other browsers sync with desktop Chrome, well, without being Chrome?
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aritra.r9 said:
Try "Chrome Beta". Works much better for me.
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as much as i want to be on the bleeding edge, i de-installed that one. using pages like xda and responding got so bad it was basically useless. i dunno what google is doing there. writing a browser is probably harder than writing an OS, but still, the others can do it to some extend, why not el goog.
I use Opera Mobile, works perfectly and syncs with Google (Chrome favourites on the phone). Loads much quicker as downloaded data is beeing compressed and unpacked.
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I wish I could do that, loved the browser on my galaxy nexus, but chrome sucks
I would get the original browser but idk how to root
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You don't know how to root your NEXUS 4? Wow, absolutely no excuses, go download the toolkit and let it do it all for you then.
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You don't know how to root your NEXUS 4? Wow, absolutely no excuses, go download the toolkit and let it do it all for you then.
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Or better yet use ADB and fastboot instead of a toolkit and learn something about your phones
for me dolphin has been the best browser by far, it's fast and smooth and doesn't lag like the chrome browser.
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Or better yet use ADB and fastboot instead of a toolkit and learn something about your phones
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Oh no... You don't mean... Through command line.. Dun dun duuuuun
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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)
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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)
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Sorry, I'm not very technical!
What does all that mean?
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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Hey guys!
I picked up a 2012 nexus 7 for pretty cheap and I really love this tab. Does everything I would want it to do. However, one thing that's kind of annoying is the Facebook app is super slow... The app itself is responsive but the data loads as if I have a dial up connection. I ran a speed test from it and get 12+ meg...I also have an iPhone and iPad both connected to the same wireless ap and don't have any issues... All other apps seem to be fine as well. Any suggestions?
Thanks guys!!
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try here Facebook Support
% Facebook
Here's the ONLY good thing FB ever did.
It also illustrates who uses it.
That's because the official Facebook app is utter sh*t, it takes a load of time on my tablet as well
Bert98 said:
That's because the official Facebook app is utter sh*t, it takes a load of time on my tablet as well
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You are pretty much the only person that answered the question.
Loads ****ty on mine too.
Tablet feels slow even with it running in the background.
RumoredNow said:
% Facebook
Here's the ONLY good thing FB ever did.
It also illustrates who uses it.
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WOW . I am impressed Due to the fact i thought face crap was Totally useless. Facebook app messenger or webpage is NOT allowed on my laptop my phone my nexus 7 or my Note 10. I might even go as far as putting a NO Facebook sign at the end of my driveway. Requiring anyone who comes to visit me To uninstall it .
Yea I really feel this way about face &($%
ON TOPIC.. I have seen all over the net forums and Google plus about the same issue your having OP. sorry
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You are pretty much the only person that answered the question.
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in our defense it wasnt even put in the right forum. and even if it was he should be asking facebook not a forum of android developers.
Just add these to buildprop..
sys.mem.max_hidden_apps=5
persist.sys.use_16bpp_alpha=1
Regards..
Lim Wee Huat said:
Just add these to buildprop..
sys.mem.max_hidden_apps=5
persist.sys.use_16bpp_alpha=1
Regards..
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What does that do?
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acidspider said:
What does that do?
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Just do it. It'll create a placebo effect [emoji39]
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princeasi said:
Just do it. It'll create a placebo effect [emoji39]
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Placebo effect? You sure? lol.
Lim Wee Huat said:
Placebo effect? You sure? lol.
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Explain it the..because i want to know :v as i understand it will limit the background apps to 5 wich means more ram..but apps will load slower
alexche77 said:
Explain it the..because i want to know :v as i understand it will limit the background apps to 5 wich means more ram..but apps will load slower
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Hidden apps is limited to 5 from default 10 or 15 = less services for device to handle.. and use_16bpp_alpha=1 forces your device to use 16 bits instead of 32 bits. Try it. Don't like it? Just delete it. Simple.
just thanx gr8 live nexus
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Recommending another nice tweak...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534471