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Pretty sure this hasn't been posted yet, but Firefox 10 has just been released for Android, and it is in my mind close to the perfect browser.
I've been dying for an Android browser that is GPU accelerated like Opera and Dolphin, but has scrolling constraints in the vertical plane. Meaning if I zoom in and flick to scroll down, then it doesn't scroll minutely left or right. Firefox 10 does this perfectly. It's also very fast now and on par with Opera/Dolphin.
Also, unlike Opera, it doesn't spaz out when you change the LCD density to 240 and change the interface to tablet mode that makes it impossible to use the menus.
Only small things, but they were driving me crazy on Opera Mobile and I'm now happy there's a solution.
If you haven't already, I'd suggest giving it a lash.
Also, now it starts instantly, has support for add-ons and it synchronizes nicely (bookmarks, history and some settings) with the desktop version. And the logo is a classic.
It's "good" enough i guess, but still no flash. It's a no go for me.
LordManhattan said:
It's "good" enough i guess, but still no flash. It's a no go for me.
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True, I forgot to mention no flash. I don't use flash at all so it was not a consideration but many others probably do, so thanks for the reminder. Youtube videos still play embedded properly though for anyone wondering.
its definitely doing great even for the mac too
Here's Firefox 11 alpha 2 Aurora WITH flash support and much more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22082430
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Cheers LM, I'll check it out.
Is there a way to set the user agent so that one can decide to brows as desktop and not as mobile, like in dolphin one can do?
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Go into Settings, Addon tab, then search and install "Phony" addon. After the browser reboot. In the main Settings menu should have option to change user agents.
Don't forget you can also run the bleeding edge nightlies alongside the other versions.
Its totally different to v10
what about removing status bar?
Just found it - type in "full screen" in the add-ons search..... doh!
i use Firefox 11 alpha 2 Aurora and it nice i think
I like the Chrome Beta better
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Here's Firefox 11 alpha 2 Aurora WITH flash support and much more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22082430
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Why don't they provide this on the market? The firefighters I have had a completely different UI and performance
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Because it's an alpha and it would get 1 star by noobs.
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Caillin said:
True, I forgot to mention no flash. I don't use flash at all so it was not a consideration but many others probably do, so thanks for the reminder. Youtube videos still play embedded properly though for anyone wondering.
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Flash will soon be terminated and support allready stopped (no updates anymore), html5 is the future
interface is nice and useable on 3g and wifi. but if ur on a slow connection and want pages loading with lower data usage, opera is still the one. (gprs/edge)
Could not stand the default browser that came installed on my 7+,downloaded dolphin from play store, and it's so much better than the stock browser. Is there any way to change the default on the search bar at the top of the screen so it does not pull up the stock browser, but instead pulls up dolphin?
Tried clearing defaults on stock browser but did not work, still brings up stock browser. Any input will be appreciated.
Pp.
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The google search bar on the homescreen?, jut tried it, mine goes straight to dolphin. Mak sure to set dolphin as default from within dolphin.
Just tried it and was asked for default browser, cool beans it work!
Thanks for that.
Pp.
" His ten gallon hat holds approximately 13gallons. "
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I take it back, dolphin browser worked great for about one hour, after that it turned into slow crap.
Help.
Pp.
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Try Opera Mobile, although not perfect, is the one that gives an almost desktop like experience. And the smoothness of scrolling pages down/up is unbeatable.
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I liked the gnex browser better.
What's best for the one x? Chrome? But no flaah... What's the general concensus?
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using chrome beta myself. so far, it's been good to me.
I like chrome better than the stock browser. Haven't tried dolphin since I had the iBoring. Might try it soon though
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ICS Browser+. Its the same browser as the Galaxy Nexus (Stock ICS Browser) with a few additions.
Dolphin hd browser.
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I left the stock one on with flash for.. urm.. certain flash websites. But other then that I use chrome beta.
Btw enable side controls in labs
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ive been using ics browser
havent tried chrome yet , cuz i forgot lol
i used to love opera browser, but they dont work that well with ics yet
I prefer to use chrome beta, but I keep the stock browser as default because for whatever reason when I click a link from the facebook app it won't work in chrome but it does work with stock.
Chrome... and what was that post about "certain" websites with flash? lol... pr0n?
Anyway, I also have always liked Opera to be honest. Funny, I only like it on Android haha. I'm thinking I'll likely use Chrome over Opera now that it's out, but the look of Opera is pretty nice with the black and it maximizes on space. Also many other nice features...Most of which I think Chrome beta has, but still. Nice browser and been fast for me too.
ICS browser +
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Quick ics browser is my weapon of choice. Almost the same as ics browser + but you can adjust the threshold for the quick features.
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ICS Browser + for me.
Oh, and does anyone know if Chrome (beta) transfers bookmarks over from the desktop version?
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ICS Browser + for me.
Oh, and does anyone know if Chrome (beta) transfers bookmarks over from the desktop version?
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Yes, it will sync. You need to enable the sync of course on your phone. Then you also need to be signed in from your desktop browser. Go to the wrench and then "sign in" ... it says under the chrome beta on your mobile phone where to go. You need an app specific password I guess...It asked me for one so I made a new one.
Anyway, it worked and if you are then signed in on your desktop browser you can actually open the tabs you have open there on your phone!
However, it's a novel feature because of course it does not carry over any sessions. So right now I see this "reply to thread" page on my phone (it just synced) but if I open it on my One X, it asks me to sign in to XDA of course.
But most importantly, it will sync your bookmarks.
edit-- if you've never signed in before using chrome on your desktop, note that your browser might become themed. i thought the window chrome was messed up at first, but it ended up being a design element. i'm now trying to remove the theme...i don't like it and just want it basic windows color. (easy enough)
also note: if you develop web sites/apps locally ha, you might run into issues. it can't sync across the tab because it won't ever load on your phone of course. so on my desktop browser it now won't open my local web app. i turned off sync for tabs and only have it for bookmarks and autofill (under advanced in the settings up top next to your signed in account) but still no good. i may now have to sign out of chrome on the desktop just to build apps. that stinks.
Xscope browser for me.
ignignokt-_-t said:
I prefer to use chrome beta, but I keep the stock browser as default because for whatever reason when I click a link from the facebook app it won't work in chrome but it does work with stock.
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I was frustrated too. Then I realized that I could clear the defaults. That worked.
Goto the Settings > Apps > Internet. Clear defaults.
This should set it to Chrome. Also you could change from App association
Cheers
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Dolphin HD. I used to use Chrome since it really screams, but it's just too buggy. I wish it wasn't since it even syncs with your desktop bookmarks. Hopefully it comes out of beta soon.
For myself personally I still thing that the Dolphin Mini is faster, more snappy and loads the pages way faster then Chrome Beta. Until google gets there's act together and makes the browser as snappy and less of a hog I'll just back and keep using Dolphin Mini.
Using ICS+.
Chrome and even the stock are good but I've been getting the occasional hiccup in both of those, no problems with ICS+ though. Also a very small amount of scrolling lag on Chrome too.
Anyone else running into the swype function on the default keyboard not working within Chrome? Specifically the address/search bar.
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chrome
How do you make Chrome the default browser on HTC one S? I've looked around on settings, did not see anything...help?
what web browser are you guys using and why?
lately ive been using MAXTHON Browser but i always seem to go back to Dolphin Browser for some reason.
Chrome Beta.
Stock JB browser. It runs better, no lags.
Chrome browser lags on my phone and slower than stock browser.
And i havent tried dolphin on this phone yet.
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I've tried all the most popular browsers and in the end I've chosen to stay with the stock. IMHO it works very nicely, expecially if you put it full screen, flash plugin on-demand, and enable the quick controls (those that appear by touching the outer part of the screen).
A good alternative IMHO is Maxthon.
Well I just read an article about boat browser and after testing it , it does load pages faster than Maxthon and Dolphin.
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stock sense
- flash player
- text reflow when pinch to zoom and double tap
- quick thumb controls that are even better than the standard stock ones
- nice ui
- quick and smooth
- no rendering problems with text/web pages
Chrome. The stock will suspend fast dormant on wcdma network for smooth response.
I use chrome also. The only thing that bothers me about chrome is that the address bar is always visible.
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Chrome. Stock browser is too slow. And I can link it with chrome on my computer.
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Chrome. Stock browser is too slow. And I can link it with chrome on my computer.
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Agreed. Seeing the pages I have open on my PC from my phone is awesome. One of the main reasons I use Chrome Beta.
Also I would've tried the AOSP browser but it is deemed a "security risk"
Chrome Beta for its overall performance and the useful sync feature.
In this subject, I made a quite complete browser benchmark with our One S for "fun" and curiosity. I tested many popular browsers in different well-known benchmarks and test tools.
You can check the results in this Google spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AugWAI-JybKRdGxlZ1hYb0xTZ2tZYlFBeTFOVzY1WEE
The results can be easily ordered in the "Ranking" sheet.
I hope you find it interesting!
AW: What web browser are you using?
Chrome. It has what I need and is faster than other browsers I tried. But the best is synchronisation with desktop chrome, same bookmarks on any device, even open pages are synched. Awesome!
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I love Dolphin specially with lastpass plug in support.
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So the new Facebook messenger comes with chat heads and I really like the idea of it. I was wondering if anyone knew of a strictly SMS texting app that is similar in that it allows me to reply AND VIEW my messages on top of any other app? pop up reply is cool from certain apps but I like that I can view my messages with chat heads. thanks!
NINJA SMS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninja.sms
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Turn on sms in the Facebook messenger app. It works great
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nick7893 said:
Turn on sms in the Facebook messenger app. It works great
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Agreed. I didn't even know it worked that way until my girlfriend texted me lol.
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nick7893 said:
Turn on sms in the Facebook messenger app. It works great
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Thanks for the tip! Does it use a lot of data if i just use it for SMS? And i'm looking into Ninja sms now
So ninja SMS is cool but I like chatheads in that I can actually view a convo whenever I want (not just when I receive the message). like I want a tab or something to always be visible
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So ninja SMS is cool but I like chatheads in that I can actually view a convo whenever I want (not just when I receive the message). like I want a tab or something to always be visible
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Ya I saw that to! I emailed the developer about that, and a few other glitches I found in the 5 minutes I had it running. I can see it going far in the app world, but there are some items that need to be addressed.
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that "Turn on sms in the Facebook messenger app" is not there in my case , where to find it, i believe it is in notifications section only ,but in my case it is not there...is it available only with FB home app or in messenger also
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that "Turn on sms in the Facebook messenger app" is not there in my case , where to find it, i believe it is in notifications section only ,but in my case it is not there...is it available only with FB home app or in messenger also
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It's in the SMS/MMS tab under settings within the Facebook Messenger Application.
Here's a screen shot
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Casper34 said:
Ya I saw that to! I emailed the developer about that, and a few other glitches I found in the 5 minutes I had it running. I can see it going far in the app world, but there are some items that need to be addressed.
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let me (us) know if the developer emails you back, I would like to know!
i got it working now, uninstalled FB main app then FB messenger app, there is FB modded app in the forum , after uninstalling and rebooting i installed the modded FB and then modded FB messenger, now everything is working sms as well as FB messenger with chat heads yay
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well in my case this option was not there, i had installed the official version from the market -FB messenger, i have it working now , thanx anyway
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scoompa.chatheads
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let me (us) know if the developer emails you back, I would like to know!
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Nothing yet....
It appears that there has been an update since my first install. I had it disabled and it didn't update. Just updated but gonna disable again, looks like none of my finds were fixed according to the change log in the playstore.
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Ninja sms is pretty smooth with the major update today
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Addiso said:
Ninja sms is pretty smooth with the major update today
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I love the idea but I'm still wanting a tab or something to ALWAYS be showing in any app, ya know? so I can view (or create) messages anywhere without leaving my current app
I would love to have only the popout function (like on FB-messenger) but on my stock SMS-app.
I really like the stock-feeling and honestly, Facebook really succeded with their popout. Sleek, good looking, smooth and functional.
Wish there were some kind of extension
Wish it would work with whatsapp too
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Ninja sms is pretty smooth with the major update today
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I just bought this. I like the idea but wish there were more Themes, the current color/combo is just plain ugly.
There's an app called bubble notification haven't tried it but it looks similar...
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