Chrome: download manager mess up and help disabling link disambiguation popups - General Questions and Answers

Hello.
About the “download manager mess up” take a look here (grossness warning!): Can't STOP a built-in manager download in an acceptable way… :-/ (v56, v57-Beta) @ Google forums
Briefing for documenting purposes: built-in download manager intercepts certain download links' files, I guess because of file extension (apk files not captured, for example). However, built-in download manager is deprived from file download cancelling ability. Had to delete all of the application data to stop the mess.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
In essence, a dodgy issue. Not overly critical in most situations, of course, but certainly dodgy. Better do not tap/click on overkill sized files, or you'll regret it.
With regards to the link disambiguation popups, this is something I've wished to get a solution for some time already, to no avail. So let me explain:
There are sites on which no popups are seen. Example: this very forum. You can tap where you want or need without popups. If something's a little cramped, just a little bit of zoom is all you may ever need. I use “force enable zoom” and you should also if not, as you may guess.
There are certain sites, though, where this is stuff gets in the way. Notorious example: eBay desktop mode (I've included the desktop site redirection to make your life easier in case you are using the @#$% mobile user agent).
It is obvious that there's something in these damned sites' coding which forces Chrome to go into “link disambiguation popup” disgusting mode. So, if any of you may know some sort of way to prevent the browser going disgusting mode, God would be grateful. Maybe some sort of mod and/or app? Any feedback/contribution welcome.
Mostly wrote this because I've recently revisited the Firefox browser, and I've been on the verge of switching to it. Too bad Firefox has 0 bookmark management capabilities.
Have a good time fellows.
Cheers

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[APP] Hotstrings - NEEDS testers or should I continue making this?

OK so this is a sort of experimental app that needs some testers. It's not in play yet but the apk is attached to the bottom of the OP. I'm just curious how many people would find something like this useful and wonder if I should carry on making it or just abandon it. Basically the app works as a sort of shortcut for frequently typed phrases or whatever that you may constantly type out that you may not want to. So you create a keyword and a string of text associated with that keyword. You can now cycle through keywords via the widget or the app itself and click on the keyword and have the associated text copied to clipboard for easy pasting wherever you may want
widget usage:
- Click left/right arrows to cycle database
- Click keyword/string to copy to clipboard
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
APK:
http://ompldr.org/vaTJyMg/hotstrings.apk
Would you mind explaining it a little better?
[Sry my native language isn't english]
I didn't get it. What exactly does it do?
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http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotstrings.htm
That link will give you an idea of what they are. I think what needs to happen for this to be worthwhile is a needs a custom kb to work with since you are unable to interact with these keywords in other apps(hence the clipboard). With a keyboard I could have a keyword for a really long bit of a text and I just type the keyword out and it will autoreplace with the associating string saving you time.
nlygamz said:
Would you mind explaining it a little better?
[Sry my native language isn't english]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Basically, you create short texts that expand to the full phrase/sentence you like. The only similar app I found was https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agileapps.autocorrecteditor&feature=search_result which has fairly negative reviews and still has 500-1000 downloads. I expect this is about the size of audience the hotstrings app would get, perhaps slightly more if it is rated more positively.
Hi I know this is old but I'm looking for something like this! I had this option on my iPhone way back when, it's the only thing I miss about it. I use the Swype keyboard so I don't know if that will conflict with your app but it's worth a shot! The link seems to be down, is there any way I could get this apk to try out?

[apps] [g tools] 12/3/14

FOR ALL ROOTED ROMS
This thread may eventually hold multiple apps related to general tools for the G3. I am happy to take suggestions on future apps that we can all use that we might find interesting. My apps are going to have a simple bare bones layout with no bells or whistles. I can't develop everything in the world but I will give it a try.
TEMPS apk
Temps is simple lightweight app that gives a data readout of all temp sensors within the G3. All data is listed per zone and refreshed every second for an accurate reading. Please don't ask me what each zone designation is. I simply don't know, and its not listed anywhere to my knowledge. The purpose of the app is simply to collect data. Nothing more.
I made it for some testing I was doing and figured maybe somebody else might have a use for it.
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DOWNLOAD
http://d-h.st/0KW
System Sampler application
REQUIREMENTS.
Must be rooted.
Set SeLinux to Permissive.
System Sampler is a tool to allow you to sample data deep in the system. It's great for developers and Android enthusiasts who have an interest what's happening in real time.
FEATURES.
- Adjust sampling time from 1-10 seconds.
- Set file permissions if needed to read data.
- Status bar readout viewable in any screen.
HOW TO USE.
1. Enter the file path in the box located at the top of the screen.
2. Turn on the sampling button.
3. If you are unable to read the file, use the "chmod" button to set file permissions to 777 and try again.
TIPS.
It's much easier to copy and paste the file path using the "getFilePath" application. Get it here..https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fro9.android.app.getfilepath
POSSIBLE ISSUES.
This is a beta release!
System Sampler was built on Tasker and has only been tested on my LG G3. That being said, their may be issues with different devices with screen resolutions and the status bar readout.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
[DOWNLOAD.
Beta version 1
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952615006
Future
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[SECURITY] potential malware on dev-host servers

Yesterday I spent some time after downloading an empty theme template .zip off dev-host going over the dev-host connections and the malware that lurks right next to the button you need to push to download something.
I tested this on multiple networks and different operating systems and essentially it was a module watcher that caught it. Then I did a run down through PFSense firewall seeing what it was trying to do. This is not localized to one server as far as I can tell since I tested on several different server ip addresses and all did the same thing. So I guess this is a notice to the community and to dev-host who I imagine doesn't know several of there servers have been attacked with malware resulting in a phishing attack url attacged to a local button.
I could show you all the nitty-gritty firewall details and how the phising attack works but yeah thats to much time I'll just show you what button NOT to push on dev-host:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Clicking the orange download button results in an instant phishing attack. For those of you who dont know what a phising attack is let me explain:
Essentially it's a way of tricking you into thinking your browser is going somewhere its not. Which can result in many things ie: theft of data/malware/viruses/network attacks/trojan droppers and many many other nasty's most people really hate. I have tested where it goes and its completely random and its not this specific zip or this specific page its just the first one I tested it on. So one or more of the dev-hosts servers are infected. PFSense has blocked the crap out of it every time along with module watchers and even some very low lvl malware software may block it. Figured I'd share this information.
Oh and Id also like to say I use every adblocker and adblocker+ and several other ad blocking extensions and the button you need to click is right below it. So its definitely something to keep an eye out for. I'm usually very careful about what button I click. So I usually never even run into these situations but yeah. Figured I'd share to the community and to Dev-host

How To Crash Google Search Engine Using Google Gravity Keyword

Many people use their smartphones in many different ways. Just as we have these many people that uses their smartphones in many different ways, we also have many different people that uses the Google Search Engine in many different ways also.
Some persons are just there to do a quick search and off they're gone, while some are busy looking for the many ways to do some awesome stuff on the Google Search Engine, whether for fun or otherwise. So if you're among those that wants to do some unusual stuffs in the Google Search Engine, then you should read this article to the end.
This is one popular trick you probably didn't know you can do in the Google Search Engine. It is called Google Gravity, which makes Google to come crashing to the ground like this.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
First of all, open your browser and type "google.com" in the address bar to load up google's own homepage.
NOTE: You must use google.com, do not use the built-in Google search plugin that comes pre-installed with your browser, or else this trick wouldn't work.
When Google's own homepage loads up, type Google Gravity in the search bar, and click on "I'm Feeling Lucky" m
NOTE: For those using Chrome browser, if you can't see i'm feeling lucky after following the above steps, please kindly switch your browser to Desktop mode like this.
After typing the phrase and hitting the Lucky button, wait for it to load up. After it loads up, just tap anywhere on your screen, and you will see Google crashing down to the bottom of your device.
NOTE: You can as well pick up the fallen pieces and throw them in whatever direction you desire, by just tapping and swiping your finger in whatever direction you want it to go to. same applies to those using desktop or laptop PC.
That is what we have today for Google Gravity, keep watch for more of this coming up soon. Tell us what other tricks you know and have used in the comments section below.
And don't forget to share this article with your friends and family, to help someone crash Google today.

Looking for flexible and reliable power user web browsers. Feedback welcome.

Hello!
A succint presentation first of all:
I am a power user who likes to browse the internet desktop style, this means I use custom desktop user agent (X11; Linux x86_64). I operate in landscape most of the time and use a reduced screen dpi value for sites and apps to think my screen is a lot bigger (at times I reduce it to actual desktop monitor levels). Take a peek:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Been using Chrome for some years already, with the usual root user user agent hack and many flag optimizations. It still is a great browser imho, but it is starting to seriously stink. If I do recall correctly with the v62 update the address bar tab switching slide left/right thing received an animation which degraded its performance from flawless instant into slow piece of crap. Also at that point or some version later my keyboard's Enter/Go key started turning into Next in some search fields where it shouldn't (this is nothing major as the ALT key forces normal operation). In the recent v71 they removed the homepage links to Bookmarks :crying: and Downloads. When I downgraded from v71 to a previous version, the browser deleted all the files it had in his download history from my device's Download folder (this is super bad and a serious violation of privacy). With the very latest update which for now I am going to uninstall, they have added another stupid animation to the page search engine which of course cripples it considerably when using it in pages with a lot of content. As an example, when searching for a device in the Batteries and chargers' section at lygte-info.dk the search was instant before that upgrade downgrade, now it takes many orders of magnitude more time, i.e. it's a slow piece of sh1t.
It's going downhill or so it seems to me. What a waste of development efforts.
In essence, my question is what are the possible alternatives. I like good bookmark management (with folders and search function) and cloud syncing. I despise explicit and/or slow interface animations, I despise unnecessary crap getting in the way of my high FoV. The more flexibility and options the better.
C'mon, say something.
Web browsers for Android phones
Unfortunately, the details you mention as being important to you are rarely mentioned in reviews and my own selection criteria are different, but maybe, one of the following comes close to what you were looking for?
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmcm.armorfly
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brave.browser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cake.browser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecosia.android
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.emmx
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghostery.android.ghostery
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksmobile.cb
http://Dolphin.com/download/, http://Dolphin.com/support, http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generaliglobalassistance.mobileprotection
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.libertyvaults.qwant
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.focus
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.vrbrowser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.globalbrowser.mini
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.browser + http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.touch, http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hsv.powerbrowser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudmosa.puffin
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
http://Tenta.com, http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tenta.android
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.phoenix
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hawk.android.browser
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl
http://play.Google.com/store/apps/details?id=mark.via.gp

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