As the Streak has a big enough screen, is there a way to force it to open a full site rather than the mobile version?
geordierussell said:
As the Streak has a big enough screen, is there a way to force it to open a full site rather than the mobile version?
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Bring up a Google page and at the bottom of the web page it says view Google in MOBILE/CLASIC just click clasic
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Does that just apply to Google?
Alternate Browser
Skyfire, dolphin and xscope have an inbuilt function to allow you choose how your browser is identified, I think one of them lets you choose iphone/android/pc but not sure
If you are using the "built in" browser, write this:
about:debug
Now in settings you should have the option of changing the UAString to:
Android
Desktop
IPhone
This change, unfortunately is not permanent (at least not in O2s' 2.2 rooted Streak) and you'll have to do the same again whenever you exit the browser.
I wish that it could be changed permanently though.
Brilliant work, albeit temporary.
Miren Browser allows you to set the user agent.
Menu->Settings->Advanced->Web Page->User Agent
You can select Chrome Desktop, iPhone3 or 4, iPad.
marvin02 said:
Miren Browser allows you to set the user agent.
Menu->Settings->Advanced->Web Page->User Agent
You can select Chrome Desktop, iPhone3 or 4, iPad.
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This is what I have done and it works. But then again you need to be using MIREN.
of cause you need miren, but i recommend it, very good browser.
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really fast I've Neva waited longer than 30 secs for any web page no matter what one i open it's there ready to use straight away. use it and see Wat you think.
miren is what I use now on all my androids. Love It.
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I recently purchased an Atrix 4g, for the most part I have adapted to the Android OS pretty well. Since I got my phone one problem has plagued me, I cannot view most websites in desktop format. Most of the time I am being forced to view websites in mobile format.
I have done plenty of research and have come to the conclusion that I need to change my user agent settings. Armed with that knowlegde I downloaded Dolphin HD and switched to desktop mode. Nothing has changed. I just want to see gizmodo.com with flash.
AFAIK dolphin doesn't support flash
Use opera mobile 11 or the stock browser itself for flash support and at the bottom click full site to view it
And opera also allows changing user agents
Gizmodo hasn't had a full site link in a very long time.
If I turn off the mobile view on opera it still redirects me to m.gizmodo.com
To test your solution I went to m.gizmodo.com on my desktop and I still don't see a full site link.
Were you referring to the Mobile view on off switch on opera?
Actually, stick with Dolphin HD. Setting your user agent works. But what you need to do is you have to clear all your browser data. Go into advanced settings in Dolphin and checkmark everything in the clear data section so you can start with a clean slate. The next time you go to Gizmodo, you'll be redirected to the desktop site instead of m.gizmodo.com. You're being directed to the mobile site despite your user agent because your browser has cached data.
Skyfire browser. Short and sweet... set into desktop mode. Then your good to go!
Skyfire supports flash, bo problem, its small/quick like the builtin browser.
if you visited a site and were already set to android/mobile view, and are stuck in mobile view land... clear your Skyfire cache/history.
Poop
early android had about:debug options for the builtin browser for making firefox like under-the-hood changes to ones browser... but google put the kybosh (sp?) on that! Maybe we'll see it come back in future versions!?!? Anyway. Happy browsing!
Oh, and congratz on ditchn your apple-fanboy life-style! Maturing to manhood (aka AndFreakn) sure does feel nice! ;-)
Nope, that didn't work either. I even cleared out the history. How do you clear the cache? Also, is this an Atrix problem?
P.S. for how awesome android is supposed to be, it sure does suck at loading desktop friendly websites. I have this really old a ****ty phone called the iphone 3g that can do it. As of today I have downloaded; firefox, opera, dolphin HD, and skyfire. Im not a big fan right now.
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That didn't work either, I switched to desktop and cleared all browser data. Its still m.gizmodo.com
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Btw, I found a solution on the iphone forum. They said to simply go to
ca.gizmodo.com. The only problem is that its not actually the current site, its the older one.
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xScope browser 6. The fastest and most customizable imo.
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Ill give it a try.
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In conclusion, it is not possible to view gizmodo.com on an android phone. I notified Gawker of my troubles and they confirmed my suspicions. The new version of their website won't load. They said a solution would be coming in a few months. Thanks for the browser btw. Its like chrome and I prefer it over most.
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blazebleam said:
In conclusion, it is not possible to view gizmodo.com on an android phone. I notified Gawker of my troubles and they confirmed my suspicions. The new version of their website won't load. They said a solution would be coming in a few months. Thanks for the browser btw. Its like chrome and I prefer it over most.
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I'm highly upset about this. Although the mobile site is faster to load and saves bandwith (when running on data netowrks of course) I still love viewing the full site on my phone.
Since they did this I visit the site less and less; it's a shame :/
I honestly hate the redesign, and still use the uk.***.com or ca.***.com versions of the sites, which load the old design, and should still work on mobile devices. (Though unfortunately io9 does not have a uk or ca page for some odd reason) Also, have you tried the addon for Dolphin HD that has the 1 button desktop/mobile user agent switcher? It has worked for me quite well on Hulu.
Hi guys, I had a quick question regarding using multiple browsers in your android os. Everytime I use another browser, it keeps asking me to pick a browser when I click on a link.
For example, If I am using skyfire and i click a link, it will ask me again if I want to use skyfire or stock browser for the link.... im like.. im in skyfire I'd like skyfire to complete the link.
I know I can solve this issue by setting the default program for internet but if I do set the default to skyfire, it won't let me use the android browser as a link pressed in android default broswer will open up skyfire for any link I press in the stock browser....
Any help would be appreciated thanks!
Solution: Either keep pressing the select browser to open link every time or use the default browser and switch to using only 1 browser.
Opera is a really good choice btw and better than both stock and skyfire.
There really aren't too many other "solutions" for this. Find a browser you really like and use it for your default.
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Solution: Either keep pressing the select browser to open link every time or use the default browser and switch to using only 1 browser.
Opera is a really good choice btw and better than both stock and skyfire.
There really aren't too many other "solutions" for this. Find a browser you really like and use it for your default.
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Hey thanks for the help. I guess I'll just have to stick to manually clicking my choices each time because I do want both. Sometimes, other browsers just have problems and I need to use the stock android browser.
I also tried all of them, dolphin(s), opera, miui, etc... I came out liking skyfire best other than the stupid social network bar at top.
one quick thought, it only makes sense that this needs to change. it's kinda like using chrome on my desktop and it asking me what browser to use everytime I click a link. Is this a fix on the os side or the app side??
I use 2 browser which is the stock and opera, I don't have this problem.
try this, if you're on the stock browser select the stock browser as default, then when you're on Skyfire when it ask you again choose Skyfire. I think that's what I did.
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There is also a free app in the market that lets you input a URL and choose which browser to use for that specific URL.
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boodies said:
one quick thought, it only makes sense that this needs to change. it's kinda like using chrome on my desktop and it asking me what browser to use everytime I click a link. Is this a fix on the os side or the app side??
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It's OS-side and I don't see it being changed simply because most people use a single browser and never have this issue.
Here is yet another "possible" fix though: Set your default Android browser as default. Get an icon to skyfire on your homescreen. Every time you click a link from within another app (XDA, Email, Messaging, etc), it will open it with the default browser. Every time you wish to use Skyfire, start it up from its icon.
You should never be asked which browser you wish to use again.
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.
I like maxthon
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That's what I did, complete with spaces and everything. Desktop web pages seem to be working fine for me.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yea I did that. It loaded full CNN, it thought I was from outside the US but oh well.
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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.
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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.
or PC browser ported to Android tablets because I'm tired of getting redirected to mobile phone friendly pages of websites when my Transformer Prime has the same resolution as my 12.1" laptop and thus is capable of displaying websites at the same size.
Why does it look like there's nothing being done about this?
Why does this browser even give off the detail to websites as if the system it's operating on is a mobile phone. There should least be a way to turn this feature off. I'm annoyed by it.
Lots of browsers in the market allow you to disable the mobile version. E.g. ics+ browser.
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Lots of browsers in the market allow you to disable the mobile version. E.g. ics+ browser.
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+1 ICS browser+ is great desktop view option owns!
Problem solved. Downloaded the Dolphin browser from the Marketplace.
This browser looks amazing and is loaded with features. I've already set it to my default browser. The default ICS browser even makes Internet Explorer seem amazing.
HAHAHAHA
Maybe better then IE8. On par with IE9 i would say.
Boat Browser is the best one out there by far imo.
Once you try xScope you stop trying the other ones.
xScope is my favorite and I've tried them all
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the_game_master said:
or PC browser ported to Android tablets because I'm tired of getting redirected to mobile phone friendly pages of websites when my Transformer Prime has the same resolution as my 12.1" laptop and thus is capable of displaying websites at the same size.
Why does it look like there's nothing being done about this?
Why does this browser even give off the detail to websites as if the system it's operating on is a mobile phone. There should least be a way to turn this feature off. I'm annoyed by it.
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Have you even tried any other browsers??
Most browsers give you the option of setting mobile or desktop view.
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Boat Browser is the best one out there by far imo.
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this. I have tried several browsers, none looked and felt as great as Boat
It's all about Firefox Mobile. Give it a try, the awesome tablet UI and plethora of extensions just can't be beat.
ICS browser+ is by far my favorite
Dolphin ftw
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Long time opera and dolphin user here, and I have to admit that boat is now the only browser in my adw dock!
There's the great ICS+ improved by a fellow XDA developers member, great stuff indeed.
Cheers
Can u post a link, I tried looking for this, couldn't find it, I tried ics + and love it. Didn't like boat browser
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Desktop browsing with Stock Browser - no additional software needed
If you would prefer the Desktop view of websites, rather than the Mobile view, then there is an easy way to change it without using any third party app.
Open the standard browser and type about:debug into the browser's address bar. Then go to Menu > Settings. You should have a new option called Debug. Press Debug, then on the right side press UAstring and change the option to Desktop.
Websites should now be displayed as they would on a computer desktop browser.
Other options are: iphone, ipad, android (default), honeycomb.
Thanks..
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If you would prefer the Desktop view of websites, rather than the Mobile view, then there is an easy way to change it without using any third party app.
Open the standard browser and type about:debug into the browser's address bar. Then go to Menu > Settings. You should have a new option called Debug. Press Debug, then on the right side press UAstring and change the option to Desktop.
Websites should now be displayed as they would on a computer desktop browser.
Other options are: iphone, ipad, android (default), honeycomb.
Thanks..
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I tried this n it works BUT it doesn't stick. After browser is closed down n started back up it reverts back.
just click on settings in the right upper corner and then click desktop. unfortunately it doesn't stick...
opera mobile would be my choice, but i have to admit that i didn't tried any others ;-)
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I tried this n it works BUT it doesn't stick. After browser is closed down n started back up it reverts back.
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Try this:
1) Make a new shortcut to a website (doesn't matter which one, this is just a workaround)
2) Edit that newly created shortcut, make the URL point to 'about:useragent' (without the quotes)
3) If you click on the shortcut nothing will happen. BUT if you now click on the addres bar of the browser the URL should be there. Just press enter.
4) Select the client you want your device to mimic
This doesn't save the client, so you will have to repeat steps 3 & 4 every time you restart the browser. But is a tiny bit more comfortable than editing a configration file I think
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:
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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.
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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.