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Browser preference

As we all know, android has multiple web browsers like: firefox, dolphin, and skyfire, to name a few. Since I've been an android user, I recall sticking to the stock browser but since I've gotten my Infuse, I've noticed sluggish performance, especially the "checkerboard" with the stock android browser.
As a result, I've been using firefox, opera mobile, dolphin, and skyfire to see which of these proves to be a worthy replacement.
I spent one full day with each browser testing speed, download capability, flash support (if applicable) and overall performance.
I must say, in my opinion, that I've found Opera Mobile to be my choice. it's much faster than any of the other browsers and allows downloading of any file. (I've experienced download errors with the stock browser especially with file-hosting sites)
Any thoughts? What browser have you been using?
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For me Dolphine premium. And has good plug-in that can be access by sliding from the right edge if the screen to the right, like screenshot, brightness control, font size adjusters and more, and ability to change tab by gesture and more
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The stock browser on the Infuse has bugs...I even exchanged my Infuse and it still happens..it causes my phone to lock up and do a soft reboot...I have no choice but to try another browser and Dolphin works great...
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I have also concluded that opera runs best on my infuse. Fast and smooth as butter scrolling with no tiling. I really hope there will be an update to fix the stock browser though. I prefer the stock browser's integration with the OS.
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I see the stock android browser worthless
Dolphin almost works as fast and accurate as my cognition capt....kind of let down over this..brightside is i have 2 more weeks...minus the 35$ restocking fee..thinking i might take a holiday.my maj. Complaint is how the stock browser refuses to resize sites...forums.. So i dont have to scroll side to side..captivate i double click and its fast and big. Yet its 4inch...a holiday sounds good but i dont want a bbq and bad batt. Life in my pocket either...its a fun year for mini tracking devices..woooohoooooo
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I've also tested over several browsers and finally got to Opera Mobile. Here're my several cents:
* stock browser is kinda laggy and lacks of an ad block solution (except for host-file based or proxy server based, both are deficient); it also lacks a sync solution;
* Both Opera Mobile and Firefox Mobile support sync and ad block; Firefox is more feature rich because of its extension support but takes too much resources; Opera Mobile, on the other hand, runs much smoother and takes less RAM (in fact, much less!);
* Opera Mobile supports Flash plugin, which is a killer feature over Firefox.
Finally I chose Opera Mobile. It's adblock function needs me to build up my own url filter file (while in contrast Firefox has adblock plus that takes care of everything). But hey, I don't really care if it cannot block 100% of the ads, and all other advantages are much more important!

Actually stock browser does resize pages when doubled clicked it has to be turned on in the settings menu when in browser the auto fit webpages needs to be checked.
Thanks
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The stock browser needs an exit button.
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+1 for opera mobile. My browser of choice

nstong said:
+1 for opera mobile. My browser of choice
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Opera is the fastest browser for the infuse but sucks even you turn off the mobile view it always open in mobile mode wtheck. Anyone knows how to deal with this?
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You should check put newest dolphin hd 5.0 browser.
Is very nice
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nitrox1 said:
You should check put newest dolphin hd 5.0 browser.
Is very nice
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I have that one but little laggy compare to opera. But features nothing beat the dolphin.
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I loaded a 2.2.1 hacked stock browser that allows 8 windows and no rendering issues. Dont know how they did it but it works pretty damn good.
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slappyjoker said:
I loaded a 2.2.1 hacked stock browser that allows 8 windows and no rendering issues. Dont know how they did it but it works pretty damn good.
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How? Need to be rooted right? Or what my sister infuse is not rooted?
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+1 for Opera as well...
Firefox seems to take way too long to load... and it is huge. Opera seems to have the perfect blend of features and speed.

Chika Da China Da Chinese Chicken?
Hacked Stock

Miren Browser is really nice. I think the devs have stopped updating it though.

with the exception of gingerbread the android browser can be sluggish on the hummingbird. i use opera for any phone that isnt spec'd well, like the cheap android phones on sprint my friends keep getting. and if i have issues on the sgs and infuse on a particular webpage.

Boat Browser Mini works quite fast.
I'm surprised it's not mentioned.
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Boat Browser Mini works quite fast.
I'm surprised it's not mentioned.
EDIT: SORRY FOR DOUBLE POST.
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What browser do you use?

Just looking to see what browser everyone uses,I've tried a few different ones and haven't found the "perfect" one yet I like the sync feature that firefox has to sync my bookmarks and tabs,specifically the "real time" sync of pages I have open my PC. But for some reason firefox is real laggy on my bolt,Does any other browser have that?

Miren. It's insanely good. I set flash plug-ins to on demand, location off, and its amazing. http://market.android.com/details?id=cn.miren.browser
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Firefox on a bolt... Wow. Firefox has been slow and funky on any android phone I've owned.
I agree with the Miren browser suggestion. I've been using it for many moons.
You may want to try out XScope too. It's a speedy feature filled browser. I purchased dolphin xd and used it for awhile, but once I found Miren, I uninstalled the dolphin and never looked back.

Love the stock browser the best.

Dolphin mini is fast.
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1. Dolphin HD. I love it.
2. I sure thought Firefox would have been better. It looks and feels great but it is SLOOOOOOOOOOW.
3. WTF doesn't Google have a mobile Chrome browser? Seriously?

I use skyfire. It's a pretty good browser.
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ddgarcia05 said:
Dolphin mini is fast.
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+1 to that

Miren
Minimal, easy flash, good looking, no stupid gestures
.eschew obfuscation.

Opera Mobile

I've tried them all and while all have some good features I finally landed on xscope...

I use Miren or Dolphin HD, I just can't decide between them.

Opera Mini on 3G - Opera Mobile on wifi.

been using dolphin hd, but guess I'll give miren a chance.

ridobe said:
WTF doesn't Google have a mobile Chrome browser? Seriously?
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Google made the stock browser ;-)
I use stock browser if it's AOSP, but I hate the Sense changes to it so I use Dolphin on Sense.

after playing with Miren for a bit, definitely a nice browser. Don't know why all the browsers want to be light blue or light green though.
Only thing seems missing is private mode.

nrfitchett4 said:
after playing with Miren for a bit, definitely a nice browser. Don't know why all the browsers want to be light blue or light green though.
Only thing seems missing is private mode.
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I vote for miren too. I thought the new FireFox was supposed to have a private mode, but don't see it.
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Maxthon loads pages quick

bill.allrobots.org said:
Google made the stock browser ;-)
I use stock browser if it's AOSP, but I hate the Sense changes to it so I use Dolphin on Sense.
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I would love it if they eventually pulled it out as a Market app like Maps and Voice so Sense users could have the option of using it.

Mr_Joshua said:
I would love it if they eventually pulled it out as a Market app like Maps and Voice so Sense users could have the option of using it.
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I like this idea. The sense tabs view is pretty cool though. I like the pinch out to tab view. One of the very few things I miss on aosp.
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Best internet browser?

Just wanted to poll which browser users find work best or have the most features. I've used the stock browser, cyanogens browser dolphin HD, and opera. I've found I each one of these has its pros and cons. Just wondering if I'm missing some Jem out there.
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I've always liked and use Miren Browser.
Simple and not loaded with extra features....but haven't had an update in a long time.
Did a search and it no longer shows in the market.
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Unfortunately, the stock browser is still the best out there. I absolutely do not understand how this is true, yet it is. It has blown my mind that not a single dev has released anything close to good. Chrome? Firefox? Miren has been abandoned.. WTF? Opera is okay, but still Meh..
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dolphin browser has had several privacy issues...there is a thread on it in the regular Android apps forum. The most popular choice there was Boat Browser although if you are running ICS Chrome Beta seems to be the winner.

Personally, I like Dolphin Browser HD. I've used Opera, and the Stock on. But DB has the features I enjoy the most. It's Tabbed browsing is just like Chrome's.

Chrome for ICS, Dolphin for browsing wap sites, Opera for browsing web sites (i.e, flash)...

dolphin and sky fire works best for me

Chrome beta for ICS is real good, though i have only been playing with it for a couple of days, I really like the feel and look.

Chrome for ICS wins hands down! The only pity is no flash...

Not having flash isn't a pity, it's a major oversight on Googles part. Seriously... Wth.?
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mrrick said:
Not having flash isn't a pity, it's a major oversight on Googles part. Seriously... Wth.?
*signed
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It isn't an oversite. Adobe is not supporting any new mobile browsers. Flash is bloated crap anyways. I hope they go under.

K
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Pre-ICS my favorite browser was Miren Browser. Hands down. Since I've moved to ICS, it has been Chrome only because I'm a fanboy. No flash and horrible zoom rendering make it tough to use at times (I understand it's still in Beta), but it's my favorite so far. It is definitely the fastest.

Gotta say Chrome.
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I am using the Dolphin HD browser, seems to work fine for me. Then again I do not use my browser so much.

It's a shame chrome is only for ICS - Dang marketing strategies...!!!
Opera Mini is good for browsing when only edge connectivity is available.
Firefox is ok, but i dislike the way it does zoom.
Dolphin and Miren browser are good.
And that, is my pov

Chrome beta and ICS Browser + I prefer on ICS. I also like Dolphin Browser Mini. Have used that browser for awhile.

One thing I like about the stock ics is it signs in your account automatically on Google services... not present with chrome beta(it does sync with desktop chrome tho, which the original one doesn't...
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AdmnGT said:
Pre-ICS my favorite browser was Miren Browser. Hands down. Since I've moved to ICS, it has been Chrome only because I'm a fanboy. No flash and horrible zoom rendering make it tough to use at times (I understand it's still in Beta), but it's my favorite so far. It is definitely the fastest.
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The final version will surely be great once it is a squared away. Like you said: Beta

Ive tried all of these, but i prefer Maxthon.

Browser for ICS

Can anyone recommend me a good browser to use? I'm in ics using the uniporn rom.
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Ice cream sandwich browser plus in the play store. It's free. Has some cool shortcuts and a lot of useful settings.

hollywood528 said:
Ice cream sandwich browser plus in the play store. It's free. Has some cool shortcuts and a lot of useful settings.
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I know lots of people prefer ICS+ but It just keep messing up my usage. Just somehow, I don't like the way how it worked on infuse. The side selection menu is all the point.
I would recommend Chrome beta or the system browser. They are both pretty good.
The system browser has the side selection which is very convenient, even it's only five fixed selections it's enough. I like the way how you can switch between tabs in the system browser easily.
On the other hand, I noticed a speed advantage in Chrome beta. The tab sync function is excellent if you use Chrome on your computer. Totally "Cloud". Also the magnifier function when you click on some close links save you some time double tap to zoom in.
The others are gingerbread era browser. Probably among those I would recommend Opera mobile.
Just some personal suggestion

Dolphin HD is stable and ez to use
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Chrome Beta
KingVekxin said:
Can anyone recommend me a good browser to use? I'm in ics using the uniporn rom.
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The BEST ONE will be Chrome Beta. You can download it from Google Play.
It has a lot of great features.
I use it and I would say it is the Best browser for ICS for me right now.
Have the Galaxy Nexus device.

Trying dolphin for now, seems pretty smoothy so far, thanks guys u rule
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I use opera mobile without any problems
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KingVekxin said:
Trying dolphin for now, seems pretty smoothy so far, thanks guys u rule
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Works well, looks great =
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
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I use opera mini, skyfire, or dolphin
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I like Boat Browser.
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LDimchik said:
The BEST ONE will be Chrome Beta. You can download it from Google Play.
It has a lot of great features.
I use it and I would say it is the Best browser for ICS for me right now.
Have the Galaxy Nexus device.
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I must agree. I was using ICS browser plus... but after using Chrome beta.. I must say.. it is probably the best browser I have used.. It's great how it links to your home computer's tabs if you're using Chrome at home too.
Chrome Beta for the win!

hollywood528 said:
I must agree. I was using ICS browser plus... but after using Chrome beta.. I must say.. it is probably the best browser I have used.. It's great how it links to your home computer's tabs if you're using Chrome at home too.
Chrome Beta for the win!
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Bookmark syncing is a welcome addition as well. Chrome ftw

I used to dislike chrome for android... but it now works very well. I vote chrome, it makes the browsing super snappy compared to the stock one which takes forever to load xda and such.

Ryanscool said:
I used to dislike chrome for android... but it now works very well. I vote chrome, it makes the browsing super snappy compared to the stock one which takes forever to load xda and such.
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Same. It's a lot faster than the default browser and it is still in Beta and only available for ics roms. One of the things I like about it is that it syncs all of my bookmarks from my pc, which is a really cool feature. My vote is for Chrome as well.

The best browser for the SR?

What's the best browser in your opinions? I've tried stock, dolphin, and firefox. All seem to be a tad sluggish. It might just be me being picky since my PCs have always been blazing fast..
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Have you tried chrome or opera?
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The stock browser is best for performance as far as I can tell, but Chrome is just awesome so I use that.

A lot of compatibility issues were fixed with Chrome and Flash is actually dying away, so I'm going to say get Chrome.
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RabidSmurf said:
The stock browser is best for performance as far as I can tell, but Chrome is just awesome so I use that.
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+1

I guess I'll give Chrome a try..
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Dolphin HD is the best. I can't stand Chrome or Firefox on the SR.

Been playing with chrome occasionally. Some sites align better, but most align worse than in dolphin. Dolphin seems most consistent to me. Hopefully chrome only gets better, I love the tabbing features.
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Tried chrome its really nice, But I'm gonna go with dolphin hd cuz I got use to it
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I haven't used chrome, but I've used every other browser and opera has been the best by far. It's the only browser I've used that will display websites in desktop mode without any problems. All the others would still display some sites in mobile even though user agent was set to desk top.
I want to try chrome though. It's what I use on the pc

Watching embedded, non-YT videos on Chrome can be a pain in the ass at times, but other than that, I find it pretty good. Dolphin HD is solid as well. Dolphin has a ton of (optional) add-ons and extensions too.