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Just got the EVO. I don't understand why the browser goes straight to the mobile version of websites. Is there a way to change this?

krushalot said:
Just got the EVO. I don't understand why the browser goes straight to the mobile version of websites. Is there a way to change this?
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go to settings in the browser and untick the "mobile view" option

Most sites detect the browser and redirect automatically.
Mobile view just formats the page for better viewing, it won't stop the mobile version of a page being loaded.

krushalot said:
Just got the EVO. I don't understand why the browser goes straight to the mobile version of websites. Is there a way to change this?
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Why don't you ask in the EVO forum then? Of course, it doesn't really matter because it's not a browser issue but a website provider issue, but then again I don't see why you have to mention your brand new EVO.

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sgs2/android block websites?

Can any1 tell me if there somewhere in the phone like a parental control? im trying to view a 18+ explicit site that uses flash and every time i load it up i get kicked of to desktop ova and ova. is this some kind of block?
i do get a android symbol saying web page not available then all a sudden crash/kick to desktop
try a different browser from the market
Either that or your network provider is blocking them
Micksta said:
Either that or your network provider is blocking them
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useing wi-fi?
shadow65781 said:
try a different browser from the market
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tryed dolphin seems to not work at first then after reload it works fine

Web browser that gives full browsing ability?

I'm currently using Opera and I really like it however I notice that when I'm on certain websites it still treats everything like its a mobile browser. (yes I realize it is). Like Facebook for example, it doesn't bring up that chat functions at all. Is there a browser that has true full blown browsing ability as if your on a regular comp?
In Opera you can change user agent and then all web pages are loaded like on desktop!
In Dolphin HD, they even have a widget to switch back and forth between mobile and desktop user-agents at the touch of a single button, so you can go with whichever works better on the nook for a particular page. Mostly, I keep it set to desktop, but occasionally a site looks better as android.
found that TUT : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12285171&postcount=1
Personally, I prefer Miren. Opera is awesome, but its UA is typically passed as IE and Opera doesn't render all IE fixes the same as IE. Miren can be set to view as desktop and it still uses the webkit engine for rendering.
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GMKcz said:
In Opera you can change user agent and then all web pages are loaded like on desktop!
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Can you explain? I don't see that anywhere in the settings.
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GMKcz said:
In Opera you can change user agent and then all web pages are loaded like on desktop!
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I've been using Opera since I was rooted stock 1.1. Recently I flashed Phiremod 6.2 and changed the user agent in Opera to desktop browser mode. OMG, this is the tablet I've always dreamed of.
Here's how:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009443
is it possible to set the agent permanently?
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nolook said:
is it possible to set the agent permanently?
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Not sure what you mean. The setting stick for me.
In Opera, how do you keep the page from moving around? Is there a way to make the columns snap into place after you zoom in. thxs
boxcar8028 said:
In Opera, how do you keep the page from moving around? Is there a way to make the columns snap into place after you zoom in. thxs
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Unfortunately, no. Not with this version. Not that anyone's been able to find, anyway. One of my peeves with Opera. It's just too damn good to give up, though.
If U dont want to change hidden settings for Opera, why dont U just use Dolphin which has this as a standard option?
KDOG2020 said:
Can you explain? I don't see that anywhere in the settings.
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to modify user agent.
1. download opera mobile from market (not mini)
2. open it and in the url bar type--> opera:config
3. scroll down to the second to last option 'User Prefs'
4. expand it and look for 'Custom User-Agent', it will be empty.
5. enter --> Opera/9.80 (Linux; en) Presto/2.7.81 Version/11.00
6. scroll down way to the bottom and hit save, close, and re-open.
7. go to cnn (full site) and compare scrolling with stock vs. opera mobile. much better.
dexx0008 said:
to modify user agent.
5. enter --> Opera/9.80 (Linux; en) Presto/2.7.81 Version/11.00
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You enter that exactly? along with the symbols and slashes?
That's what I did and I get desktop versions, just making sure I did it right.
I Am Marino said:
You enter that exactly? along with the symbols and slashes?
That's what I did and I get desktop versions, just making sure I did it right.
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That's what I did, complete with spaces and everything. Desktop web pages seem to be working fine for me.
I Am Marino said:
You enter that exactly? along with the symbols and slashes?
That's what I did and I get desktop versions, just making sure I did it right.
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Yep, enter that exactly everything after -->
i was going to put it in quotes, but then people add the quotes.
you can test cnn.com for a test. that would normally default to mobile site. once you save pref. and restart opera, you'll be good.
dexx0008 said:
Yep, enter that exactly everything after -->
i was going to put it in quotes, but then people add the quotes.
you can test cnn.com for a test. that would normally default to mobile site. once you save pref. and restart opera, you'll be good.
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Yea I did that. It loaded full CNN, it thought I was from outside the US but oh well.
I Am Marino said:
Yea I did that. It loaded full CNN, it thought I was from outside the US but oh well.
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interesting, i didn't really pay attention to where it thought i was from.
dexx0008 said:
interesting, i didn't really pay attention to where it thought i was from.
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Anytime I've ever used Opera anything, I've had the issue, I'm just thinking because Opera is based in Europe.

Force stock browser not to load mobile versions?

The stock browser on my galaxy s2 does not seem to have an option not to load the mobile versions of webpages. It's quite annoying, e.g. mobile Google checkout does not allow editing payment methods.
This is android gingerbread onwhere mod based on Chinese firmware.
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bluppfisk said:
The stock browser on my galaxy s2 does not seem to have an option not to load the mobile versions of webpages. It's quite annoying, e.g. mobile Google checkout does not allow editing payment methods.
This is android gingerbread onwhere mod based on Chinese firmware.
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In browser type in, about:useragent
Then choose desktop
Otherwise use Opera Mobile and under the advanced menu select Desktop, I know this method works perfectly no more mobile sites with Opera Mobile
thank you for solving this problem for me. It's been bugging me ever since I got the phone and the only negative issue I've experienced mainly because I've not had time to have a good old geek weekend just playing with it whilst pretending to look painfully efficient using phrases like "work hard, play hard and 24/7" It sounds like I'm a f***ing Mars Bar.
bluppfisk, do you have a location for that onwhere firmware? The only site I can find it on is in Chinese and I can't seem to download from it.
It doesn't work, the about:useragent option reverts back to "custom"
rantzzz said:
It doesn't work, the about:useragent option reverts back to "custom"
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As soon as you Exit the browser it will be reset to Custom. Permanent fix you could do from here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126826
I can't set my brain for it anyway.
Regards.

[Q] Android2.3: Web pages load in "Mobile version"; how to change that to standard ??

[Q] Android2.3: Web pages load in "Mobile version"; how to change that to standard ??
When I open a web page it goes to the "mobile version" by default
(google, engadget, etc)
I hate that
I'm on Android 2.3 (official Sony Ericsson)
Other phones have the option in "settings" to load mobile versions or not
How can thaat be changed ??
I want stock, standard web pages
EASY!
Hey dude as per this link.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/17882/android_honeycomb_browser_user_agent
1. Open the Android Honeycomb browser on your tablet.
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2. In the address bar, type: about:debug and press enter.
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3. Now open the browser's settings *** BIT DIFFERENT HERE*** scroll to bottom
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4.tap the item labeled "UAString," then select "Desktop."
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5. Press the back button to exit the browser's settings.
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6. **OPTIONAL** In the browser's address bar, type: about:debug once more; this will disable debugging mode and return the browser to its normal state.
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Thank you, just years and entered settings in debug mode, changed the user agent, but no it still keeps opening mobile versions... Maybe its a deeper settings on sonys nodded android 2.3
i just use a different browser (dolphin).
slikk76 said:
i just use a different browser (dolphin).
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yeah I am using opera in the meantime, and I'll just keep it, seems faster
gtrab said:
Thank you, just years and entered settings in debug mode, changed the user agent, but no it still keeps opening mobile versions... Maybe its a deeper settings on sonys nodded android 2.3
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some sites will not load the desktop version on a phone. there are ways to bypass but the ones i have found have been a bit intermitent...
but that process worked for me for most sites
Pvy.
I have an HTC desire Z too, and it opens web pages standard right out of the box, so it must be some configuration issue
Changing the user agent only works on some sites no matter which browser I use. The question is how do these sites know? And why can't what ever is used to detect a phone be changed with the user agent? It's really annoying when some mobile sites are so bad and won't change when the user agent is changed.
shaunbu said:
Changing the user agent only works on some sites no matter which browser I use. The question is how do these sites know? And why can't what ever is used to detect a phone be changed with the user agent? It's really annoying when some mobile sites are so bad and won't change when the user agent is changed.
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I insist: this is a SOFTWARE setting
My HTC Desire Z has always opened standar pages, not mobile versions, out of the box
There must be a way to change it
gtrab said:
I insist: this is a SOFTWARE setting
My HTC Desire Z has always opened standar pages, not mobile versions, out of the box
There must be a way to change it
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Any chance of pulling the browser for us.
Pvy
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pvyParts said:
Any chance of pulling the browser for us.
Pvy
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My D-Z is dead
That's why I unearthed my X10
gtrab said:
My D-Z is dead
That's why I unearthed my X10
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That's cool mate. Dead phones suck... :-(
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How do you turn off facebook mobil version?

I've tried everything! Different browsers, settings within FB, even disabled FB app.
Any help will be appreciated..
I'm having the same issue. I use dolphin and it's set to desktop. Then in browser I open Facebook.com and go to bottom left and click desktop and it keeps reverting back to mobile version.
I use Opera Mobile. Have the options set to desktop. Facebook comes up just as it would on my laptop. Never shows the mobile version.
Opera Mobile settings...Settings>Advanced>User Agent
Dannydeez said:
I use Opera Mobile. Have the options set to desktop. Facebook comes up just as it would on my laptop. Never shows the mobile version.
Opera Mobile settings...Settings>Advanced>User Agent
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I'll check it out thanks.
djscissorhands said:
I'm having the same issue. I use dolphin and it's set to desktop. Then in browser I open Facebook.com and go to bottom left and click desktop and it keeps reverting back to mobile version.
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I use Dolphin too. UNFORTUNATELY, you'll have to toggle the desktop top switch every time the mobile version tries to load.
1. Load the Facebook page.
2. When you see m.facebook.com in the browser, immediately stop the load.
3. Toggle the desktop switch to Android mode and then right back to Desktop mode.
4. Type the letter 'F' which should pull up the desktop version of Facebook if you were ever able to access it. If not, go into the browser bar and edit out the 'm.' in the mobile Facebook web address and then load the page.
Change from mob
You have to open your browser and open the menu. Make sure that view desktop site has a check next to it.
carlos64030 said:
I use Dolphin too. UNFORTUNATELY, you'll have to toggle the desktop top switch every time the mobile version tries to load.
1. Load the Facebook page.
2. When you see m.facebook.com in the browser, immediately stop the load.
3. Toggle the desktop switch to Android mode and then right back to Desktop mode.
4. Type the letter 'F' which should pull up the desktop version of Facebook if you were ever able to access it. If not, go into the browser bar and edit out the 'm.' in the mobile Facebook web address and then load the page.
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What a pain in the a**! Glad the rest of the sites I visit doesn't do this or I'd be returning the phone.
rc51rider said:
What a pain in the a**! Glad the rest of the sites I visit doesn't do this or I'd be returning the phone.
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Try using Google Chrome. It's not as feature packed or convenient like Dolphin, but it won't give you Facebook mobile issues either.
carlos64030 said:
I use Dolphin too. UNFORTUNATELY, you'll have to toggle the desktop top switch every time the mobile version tries to load.
1. Load the Facebook page.
2. When you see m.facebook.com in the browser, immediately stop the load.
3. Toggle the desktop switch to Android mode and then right back to Desktop mode.
4. Type the letter 'F' which should pull up the desktop version of Facebook if you were ever able to access it. If not, go into the browser bar and edit out the 'm.' in the mobile Facebook web address and then load the page.
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I never had to do this with og evo. Pita
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djscissorhands said:
I never had to do this with og evo. Pita
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It has nothing to do with the phone itself. It's facebook's ungodly coding that causes the issue. It probably isn't triggering a cookie that reminds the site to load in desktop version. You can confirm this by trying to do the same on any other mobile site (try Android Police) you'll see it sticks
What will work 100% of the time is what someone mentioned above: setting your user agent (if your browser allows you to) as something like Mozilla. This tricks the website into thinking you're on desktop and never even knows you're on a mobile site.
I downloaded Opera browser as suggested above and I don't have any problems anymore.
Opera browser is pretty sweet BTW
rc51rider said:
I downloaded Opera browser as suggested above and I don't have any problems anymore.
Opera browser is pretty sweet BTW
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Told u man. Ive been using opera mobile for years. I like when you go to download something and it gives you a popup letting you select which folder you want to download to. Oh, wouldnt hurt to hit the thanks button either...:good:
Racer Of All said:
It has nothing to do with the phone itself. It's facebook's ungodly coding that causes the issue. It probably isn't triggering a cookie that reminds the site to load in desktop version. You can confirm this by trying to do the same on any other mobile site (try Android Police) you'll see it sticks
What will work 100% of the time is what someone mentioned above: setting your user agent (if your browser allows you to) as something like Mozilla. This tricks the website into thinking you're on desktop and never even knows you're on a mobile site.
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I think the issue is either with the phone or SENSE. I still have my EVO 3D and the Samsung Galaxy S2. Both of those phones are still running on Gingerbread and neither one of them have Facebook mobile issues.

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