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Opera 5 mini question

Now that there is an official beta for android of Opera mini, I decided to give it a try. It is fast but it won't play any videos on youtube. Anyone know of any kind of fix for this or is it not possible. The video play fine with the default browser.

ElAguila said:
Now that there is an official beta for android of Opera mini, I decided to give it a try. It is fast but it won't play any videos on youtube. Anyone know of any kind of fix for this or is it not possible. The video play fine with the default browser.
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use the youtube app or get youtube downloader from the market. i don't think flash works with opera yet.
i love the opera mini browser...super fast and nice on the eyes. ive used it since my winmo days!

oddly enough opera mini didn't feel any faster than the stock 2.1 browser and I found the android browser to be more intuitive. I guess mileage varies.

I really liked Opera Mobile but I don't have much experience with the mini version.

obelisk79 said:
oddly enough opera mini didn't feel any faster than the stock 2.1 browser and I found the android browser to be more intuitive. I guess mileage varies.
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it's tons faster than the stock 1.5 browser. can the 2.1 browser work on a 1.5rom? if so can you post the apk?

I downloaded and started using mini 5. It is faster than the stock browser. I do have a question though. How do you exit the browser? I press menu and nothing happens. I press the wrench in the lower right of the bottom bar and it brings up some items I can click but none of them are exit or quit.

ElAguila said:
I downloaded and started using mini 5. It is faster than the stock browser. I do have a question though. How do you exit the browser? I press menu and nothing happens. I press the wrench in the lower right of the bottom bar and it brings up some items I can click but none of them are exit or quit.
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I have been look for this option also. I tried all the possible option in oper mini setting but not for easy exit. I just let it sit in the background until Autokiller end the it or it exit on it self.

Which browser do you like?

I installed Dolphin(again) at a friend's suggestion and found it to be too busy and although fast, not noticeably faster than the Evo's default browser. But now I wonder if I'm missing something? Does the Evo's browser suck that much? I have to admit, I hate that window limit but still, not enough to make me switch.
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Dolphin HD browser.

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Dolphin hd

Hmm I have never tried any browser besides stock...gonna try dolphin HD but I have to say....the bookmark widget doesn't look promising

i've been pretty content with skyfire, i love the button that switches between android and desktop views. i haven't tried dolphin yet though.

I like Dolphin, but sometimes I perfer a simple and fast browser also known as xScope.

I really liked dolphin before it added the sidebar. I always end up activating the sidebar when I don't want it, and sometimes it breaks scrolling.
I started loading the AOSP browser from bugless beast on my phone and love it. It is just the stock browser like the N1, and it doesn't show previews of the windows, but it does allow 8 windows instead of 4.

Stock for me.
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I use Dolphin HD even though it fails miserably at downloading things. I wish there was a fast, easy way to clear the browser defaults like there is with the launchers.

I use Dolphin HD the most due to its features but it has a tendency to sit around and not do anything after you click a link. You'll think you missed the click and then 10 seconds later, it'll wake up and decide to start loading the next page. No idea why it does this. Happens every so often.

I use the stock broswer and dolphin hd pro I love dolphin

Minjin said:
I use Dolphin HD the most due to its features but it has a tendency to sit around and not do anything after you click a link. You'll think you missed the click and then 10 seconds later, it'll wake up and decide to start loading the next page. No idea why it does this. Happens every so often.
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Yes! this is exactly what bugs me. The stock browser doesn't do this. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Love Dolphin HD, except for that clicking problem, glad I'm not the only one. Tried Skyfire once and it seemed slow and clunky, pinch zoom was delayed, and didn't adjust text to wrap on the screen.

Xscope is great, fastest one I've tried and works just like chrome.

Yeah I love the stock browser's speed but it is seriously lacking features. I used to use Dolphin HD but the lag was horrible. Now I use the regular Dolphin Browser (NOT HD). This browser is fast (not quite as fast as the stock browser but much faster than the HD version) and has almost all the features of Dolphin HD. It's funny because they say Dolphin HD is optimized for 2.1 but the regular one is way faster.
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I'm using Opera and loving it. The only thing that could make it better is if I could set it as the default browser.
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I didnt notice any speed difference in dolphin or opera compared to stock.

Dolphin HD easy bookmarks

weehooherod said:
With the new Opera 4.1 update you can set it as your default browser.
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You are correct. Noticed this the other day. Awesomeness.
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[APP] Firefox 4 beta 1

Hey guys. Firefox 4 has finally released a beta 1 for android devices. For those who are curious before you try, I figured I would update this with a little information on Firefox for android and what you can expect from this beta. After all, its a huge install
-No flash support yet (yet)
-Pinch to zoom has been added (was left out in alpha builds)
-Swiping to the right on any page brings up your open tabs. This will display windows in a small thumbnail which you can close right from there. You can also start a new tab from this area.
-Swiping to the left on any page brings up a few options. The ability to bookmark, back and forward buttons, along with a settings icon to change settings.
-One big plus of firefox mobile that has been added is firefox sync. This allows you to login and sync your browser information with your Firefox browser on your PC.
-Set font. I thought I would mention this since seemed to have mixed reviews on it. There is a font set in the browser, aside from your current system font. Personally, I don't mind it. Its clear, so it works.
-Add-ons! If you're familiar with Firefox desktop then you're familiar with add-ons. Well Mozilla has brought add-ons to Firefox Mobile as well.
-Find in page / share page links easily accessible from hitting "menu" on any page
-Tapping on the address bar brings up bookmarks / history / desktop tap for easy access. This will keep the address bar highlighted in which you can simply search a keyword or enter a website. If you again press menu while this field is highlighted, Firefox will give you options of sites to search for your keywork. Google / wiki etc.
Keep in mind, this is still a BETA release. It has come a long way since the alpha builds, but doesn't seem quite ready for prime time just yet. Grab it and let us know what you think!
You can grab it here : http://bit.ly/9mBett

Downloading now...thanks. 40MB...ouch!

Apps 2 SD support is there...so don't worry about the pain it will pass. Won't use as default browser until performance refinements are made as well as user string options and flash support.
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Won't work on my MT3G 1.2
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I have no issues with stock

Holy ****. The browser is slow ass hell. I'm using Fresh's latest.
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i could see it being good after A LOT OF WORK!!!!

look promising, i like the sync option. but it is slow .
using fresh and only fresh

I'm using AvaFroyo9 and the browser seems very smooth, in fact I'de use it as my default if it currently supported flash.
Update: After further testing, it appears to lag when typing in text fields. Also text boxes with drop down menus do not appear as they should.
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I used the alpha for a week or so and it was absolute crap.
I downloaded this beta earlier today and it is absolutely the fastest browser I have used on Android (and I have used them all)! It renders perfectly and might become my new fav. I'm an avid Dolphin user, but this might make me switch.
Thus far the potential drawbacks include no flash and doesnt appear to close when you go to another program. (Don't know if that is a battery issue or not as I haven't had it long enough.)
In any case, I recommend checking it out.
Update: I'd still recommend playing around with this browser, but it definitely has a ways to go to catch up to Dolphin. Lots of odd little quirks, like struggles with Swype.

chazglenn3 said:
Downloading now...thanks. 40MB...ouch!
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Lol this post made me laugh so hard.

Downloading now
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video of firefox 4
Video of firefox 4 beta running on an EVO 4G:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3itOl55C1k
It's not ready for primetime, but it's on the right track imo.

not the fastest browser out there... it actually lags a lil bit more than stock or skyfire in cm6, but not by much, once it renders it is really smooth tho. Im a fan of firefox and i know that when they get to the final release it will probably be the best browser for android. especially with the sync and add-on features

I've tried it out, feels goo to see it there. But not for me lol. I'll look forward to future builds of it. Hope they'll get speed improvements in there.

Tried it and removed. Love FF, but until its more polished I'll stick with Dolphin HD.

SilentSummer said:
Tried it and removed. Love FF, but until its more polished I'll stick with Dolphin HD.
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Agreed. Stock browser for me. Quicker than anything I've tried. Keeping it around tho, since I'm a huge Firefox fan having the icon makes me giddy. Hahah much cooler than fennec

Has any one tried Dolphin mini as me?

Recently, my current default browser, Dolphin Browser HD got a new little brother----Dolphin Browser Mini. Although HD works fine on my phone, it is a little laggy for it has so much powerful features. And this Mini one claims itself being light and fast, I decided to take a shot at it.
It is really much faster than HD with its cleaner and more elegant UI. I could quickly access various settings in menu. As for the features, although they are much like HD’s----actually even less powerful than HD( mostly due to lacking of add ons), it does have something different in some aspects. Such as its speed dial page, adding labels to bookmarks, unlimited tabs and ect. . And its new select text is also very sweet. However, the only thing I shall complain about it is that it could not import bookmarks from HD. Or I may replace HD with it. Cause I really love its fast speed.
I am still waiting for those guys improving dolphin. Either improving the speed of HD or adding more features to Mini would be great!

Mini is my new favorite browser
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Whoa, I didn't think any browser would be faster than Dolphin HD.
I also like the "Google Chrome" like start page (speed dials). It also has a much cleaner look.
Installed and using it now,
Thanks!

I was using dolphin HD before I tried dolphin mini. Dolphin mini is really much faster! Now it is my favourite browser

TheSonicEmerald said:
Mini is my new favorite browser
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Beside the bookmark issue, I was wondering what else those guys could do to make it even better.

i never knew the dolphin had a brother!!! gonna try it later on..thx guyz since i really like browing using dolphin HD but it sometimes a litte laggy

How does Dolphin compare to Firefox beta?
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firefox was terrible the last time i used it, haven't gone back since switching to Dolphin HD, gotta try out the mini now
I've tried Skyfire, Miren, Firefox, and prefer Dolphin over the rest.

I tired HD for a day and thought it was okay, but it wasn't to my liking vs Opera Browser(Mini before that) and stock at the time. Then I tired Dolphin Mini and was so impressed I uninstalled Opera and almost exclusively use Dolphin Mini. The only thing I miss from stock and other browsers I tried is the ability to type in stuff(with my hardware keyboard) without tapping on the address bar.

I used to use Dolphin HD, then I switched back to stock, but now I'm hooked on Dolphin Mini, I get the speed of the stock browser, with the features and tabbed browsing of its bigger brother (Dolphin HD) It's the best of both worlds....(hannah montana theme song, anybody?)

To me it's like this:
Dolphin HD had the best features and page rendering, but lower end devices couldn't keep up
Opera Mobile's page rendering wasn't perfect but the UI was smooth as butter
Dolphin Mini has the best of both worlds. It is also my favorite browser by far.
Also, for what it's worth, Dolphin Mini has been out for about 1.5 months now.

keefles said:
How does Dolphin compare to Firefox beta?
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Dolphin is a complete, well-designed browser, while the firefox crew still has some work to do. I do believe that they are on their way, though. Dolphin HD was nice, but as others say, it's need for resources caused it to be laggy at times. Dolphin Mini is a very fast capable browser with nice features like gestures, tabs, and save as pdf. But as far as speed, from experience, Opera Mini has blown all of these up. I also like how Opera mini slows down side to side scrolling when the user zooms in on text (use it and you will know what I am referring to). Other browser try this but not quite as effectively. I would say that a browser with Opera Mini speed and Dolphin HD/mini features would be the best of all worlds.

I'm gonna sing with you...haha...

tbaker077 said:
I tired HD for a day and thought it was okay, but it wasn't to my liking vs Opera Browser(Mini before that) and stock at the time. Then I tired Dolphin Mini and was so impressed I uninstalled Opera and almost exclusively use Dolphin Mini. The only thing I miss from stock and other browsers I tried is the ability to type in stuff(with my hardware keyboard) without tapping on the address bar.
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Wow, I didn't notice that lack...

still Miren is d best 4me

phoezies said:
still Miren is d best 4me
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But I think its settings are a little too complicated.

is it me or text reflow doesn't work on Dolphin browsers anymore? It reflows after zooming in upon double tapping, but it used to be automatic right after pinch zooming in.

djfoo000 said:
is it me or text reflow doesn't work on Dolphin browsers anymore? It reflows after zooming in upon double tapping, but it used to be automatic right after pinch zooming in.
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I don't have this problem on my droid.

weird because text reflow works in the default browser. I'm on the MIUI ROM on a Desire Z though so that could be a problem.
EDIT: K seems to be a MIUI problem coz reflow works fine on CM6.1.1.

Anyone know if there are modded color versions of Dolphin Mini? Fantastic browser but i hate that neon green

A browser just as smooth as safari (iOS) internet explorer (windows phone )

I'm so disappointed by chrome , I've been using it for quite a while ,it was unusable on my galaxy nexus ,then it got almost OK on the nexus 4 and now I have my nexus 5 and the performance is still poor , the scrolling is not smooth , its choppy ,sometimes the websites stop responding , the app feels ... Heavy
Ive been using Firefox for a few months and although the scrolling is noticeably better than chrome's it still has its issues , sometimes the text looks blurry and until it fixes itself you can't click on links on the browser , I attached a picture so you guys can see , pay attention to the "next page"button (on the bottom with the rest background ) ,it became unclickable , Firefox crashes sometimes too .
To make things even worse the aosp browser which performance was light years ahead of Chrome's now shares Chrome's poor performance because Google made some changes and now it uses the chromium engine
I don't know what to do ,I become so upset when I use the browser on iOS /windows phone , I love kit Kat but seriously Google make chrome on android just as good as chrome on desktop :banghead:

You tried chrome beta, it's actually a lot better
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italia0101 said:
You tried chrome beta, it's actually a lot better
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I didn't notice a big difference vs the regular chrome ,all I knew is that it had more features and with the features side I'm really satisfied ,I'm upset is with the poor scrolling performance and the lack of smoothness :'(
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I'm giving chrome beta a chance , maybe it's placebo effect but I feel it is a bit more responsive than the stable version , something I don't understand is why does the browser refreshes every time I switch to another app and then come back to the browser , it doesn't even remember my scrolling position ,very annoying , I don't understand 2 GB should be enough to keep the browser in memory :/
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Use Next browser, been using it since I got the Nexus, works really well and the start screen looks really professional, you can open it up and google search something straight away, really handy

Try Dolphin
I have tried various browsers including Chrome, Opera, Opera Mini, and Maxthon, but settled on Dolphin on my One S and, now that they've fixed some KitKat bugs, on the Nexus 5.
Dolphin is fast and smooth (ver. 10.2.1) although the UI is a bit awkward. Not as bad as Chrome's though. Unfortunately Dolphin doesn't even have a way to import bookmarks from other Dolphins on the same device. Nevertheless, it does seem very good, and much better than Chrome.

Chad_Petree said:
I'm giving chrome beta a chance , maybe it's placebo effect but I feel it is a bit more responsive than the stable version , something I don't understand is why does the browser refreshes every time I switch to another app and then come back to the browser , it doesn't even remember my scrolling position ,very annoying , I don't understand 2 GB should be enough to keep the browser in memory :/
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Mine doesn't do this - mine doesn't auto refresh or lose it's place. Have you installed a custom ROM or kernel on your Nexus 5 or running stock? Is Chome up-to-date? (an annoyingly stupid question but has to be asked)

Try Boat browser. You won't be dissapointed.

You might like Mercury.
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no need to use chrome anymore, theres 'boat' loads of browsers! pardon the pun! waiting for a ported AOSP browser for n5

FourPointedFreak said:
Mine doesn't do this - mine doesn't auto refresh or lose it's place. Have you installed a custom ROM or kernel on your Nexus 5 or running stock? Is Chome up-to-date? (an annoyingly stupid question but has to be asked)
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I have stock rooted 4.4 on my nexus 5 , I'm using chrome beta right now but I'm quote sure it was the same with the stable chrome and yes , they're updated , I update my apps like a freak

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Use Next browser, been using it since I got the Nexus, works really well and the start screen looks really professional, you can open it up and google search something straight away, really handy
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I tried, i like it haha but damn the UI it's a complete ripoff from IOS' safari, i didn't see a big difference regarding scrolling performance (vs Chrome) but at least it never froze like Chrome does

UPDATE: I take it all back; I accepted an update for Jetpack and now none of the Dolphin browsers I have--Dolphin, Dolphin Beta, Jetpack--will play html or flash videos. I am trying UC Browser which is really fast, even compared to Dolphin, but doesn't seem to respond automatically to links from other apps--e.g., google's gmail app or the google search app that came on the N5; you have to copy and paste the url manually into the browser. Obviously unacceptable.

The stock browser.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser
It's extremely smooth just like the stock s4 browser

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The stock browser.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser
It's extremely smooth just like the stock s4 browser
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1000 times this ^^

Chad_Petree said:
I tried, i like it haha but damn the UI it's a complete ripoff from IOS' safari, i didn't see a big difference regarding scrolling performance (vs Chrome) but at least it never froze like Chrome does
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Puffin browser is next on your list to try.
Other option, UC Browser. to me they both are some of the fastest.

MrAndroid12 said:
The stock browser.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser
It's extremely smooth just like the stock s4 browser
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Forgot to mention that native flash is also supported.
Just grab a apk from adobe

Have you checked out opera beta? If you haven't but decide to, make sure you visit opera:flags There are some options that can improve the experience.
koeASOP 4.4.2 w/ Franco kernel

Anything, but chrome.
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If you're going to use the stock browser I suggested extracting apk from a Cyanogenmod ROM and installing it in your rom. All its option works including Private browsing. It works perfectly well compared to the one you download from play store.