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.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
GMKcz said:
In Opera you can change user agent and then all web pages are loaded like on desktop!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you explain? I don't see that anywhere in the settings.
I like maxthon
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
GMKcz said:
In Opera you can change user agent and then all web pages are loaded like on desktop!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Sent from my NookColor
nolook said:
is it possible to set the agent permanently?
Sent from my NookColor
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anytime I've ever used Opera anything, I've had the issue, I'm just thinking because Opera is based in Europe.
Related
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bring up a Google page and at the bottom of the web page it says view Google in MOBILE/CLASIC just click clasic
Moving to Q&A
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
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.
Flash support at last. And it's really fast like the rest of the browser
Works beautifully on the Nook...at least as far as I have tested it
Found it in this thread:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003346
EDIT: And it's on the market now....
is it true you can't change the user agent
There's a setting in about:config, where you can change the user agent setting. Haven't tested it yet, though
EDIT: Check the thread in the OP again, there are better instructions in there. I can't get google to show me the classic view, but it seems to work for other sites
Arbelzapf said:
There's a setting in about:config, where you can change the user agent setting. Haven't tested it yet, though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is also a new release version of Firefox 4 today for mobile (and one for desktop as well btw).
There is an add-on that allows you to change user agent back and forth, seems a better idea, since I want mobile display for some pages and desktop display for others.
Arbelzapf said:
Flash support at last. And it's really fast like the rest of the browser
Works beautifully on the Nook...at least as far as I have tested it
Found it in this thread:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003346
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ill stick with dolphin hd.. it plays flash faster.
Sent via CyanogenMod7 Encore rc29/Tapatalk Pro
close call between dolphin MINI and opera... i think i'll give opera a run for a little while, it does seem to load some pages faster and scrolls better
barrist said:
close call between dolphin MINI and opera... i think i'll give opera a run for a little while, it does seem to load some pages faster and scrolls better
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
find opera on cm7 is not letting me click on any links so cant play videos or hyperlink to another site.
Ideas?
Canadoc said:
find opera on cm7 is not letting me click on any links so cant play videos or hyperlink to another site.
Ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that's odd. seems to be working fine for me. im on latest cm7.
maybe try the usual clearing of dalvik cache, fixing permissions, a reboot?
barrist said:
that's odd. seems to be working fine for me. im on latest cm7.
maybe try the usual clearing of dalvik cache, fixing permissions, a reboot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
reinstalled seems to be working
prfer dolphin mini though
ADude said:
There is also a new release version of Firefox 4 today for mobile (and one for desktop as well btw).
There is an add-on that allows you to change user agent back and forth, seems a better idea, since I want mobile display for some pages and desktop display for others.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using Firefox, love it, but no flash
from my NookCOLOR, *****es
example of opera vs dolphin scrolling visit this website
m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=20043870&cid=null&bcid=&bid=-1
notice dolphin cant hang but opera glides threw it
,,also changing user agent strings was easy and effective using the method posted
to enable destop view
1 about:config
2 scroll to user prefs
3 scroll to user agent and enter Opera/9.80 (Linux; en) Presto/2.7.81 Version/11.00
"to enable smooth scrolling"
4 scroll some more and check smooth scrolling
5 scroll down more and hit save
if flash isnt working
1 close opera with task killer
2 uninstall flash from market
3 reinstall flash from market
4 open opera
5 enjoy flash
This is MUCH faster than DolphinHD for me on stock rooted 1.1. Can't load the new Firefox Mobile beta because I uninstalled the old one via manage applications. As others have said, you CAN change the user agent. I changed mine to the iPad, which works well so far.
cowballz69 said:
to enable destop view
1 about:config
2 scroll to user prefs
3 scroll to user agent and enter Opera/9.80 (Linux; en) Presto/2.7.81 Version/11.00
"to enable smooth scrolling"
4 scroll some more and check smooth scrolling
5 scroll down more and hit save
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alternatively for galaxy tab agent. Use the string:
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2; en-us; SCH-I800 Build/FROYO) AppleWebKit/533.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/533.1
Has been working well for me.
from my NookCOLOR, *****es
cowballz69 said:
if flash isnt working
1 close opera with task killer
2 uninstall flash from market
3 reinstall flash from market
4 open opera
5 enjoy flash
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks! Had this problem and that fixed it. Flash runs better that dolphin HD. I'm on cm 29 and I can say I've found my new browser!
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
Another tip: Uncheck "Scroll is Pan" in User Prefs.
Problem I have with Opera Mobile is that vertical scrolling is not locked. Disabling Scroll is Pan helps a little bit.
MedLine said:
Another tip: Uncheck "Scroll is Pan" in User Prefs.
Problem I have with Opera Mobile is that vertical scrolling is not locked. Disabling Scroll is Pan helps a little bit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats the only issue im having with opera aswell, if u zoom in on anything it scrolls in a zig zag motion, how about checking *smooth scrolling* u notice any diffrence?
also under SVG i uped the frame.rate from 25 to 60 and didnt seam to do anything either in scrolling performance
keep up the tips n tricks with opera
cowballz69 said:
thats the only issue im having with opera as well
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also after you've zoomed in and text-wrapped by double-tapping, then scroll up and down with the consequent left or right panning of the text column, double-tapping an area of text again re-centers the text column.
[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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2. In the address bar, type: about:debug and press enter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
3. Now open the browser's settings *** BIT DIFFERENT HERE*** scroll to bottom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
4.tap the item labeled "UAString," then select "Desktop."
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
5. Press the back button to exit the browser's settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any chance of pulling the browser for us.
Pvy
Sent from my TEAM powered x10
pvyParts said:
Any chance of pulling the browser for us.
Pvy
Sent from my TEAM powered x10
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's cool mate. Dead phones suck... :-(
Sent from my TEAM powered x10
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.
eabinsan said:
Lots of browsers in the market allow you to disable the mobile version. E.g. ics+ browser.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+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
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you even tried any other browsers??
Most browsers give you the option of setting mobile or desktop view.
clankfu said:
Boat Browser is the best one out there by far imo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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..
a Mandroid said:
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..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 ;-)
demandarin said:
I tried this n it works BUT it doesn't stick. After browser is closed down n started back up it reverts back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I never had to do this with og evo. Pita
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
djscissorhands said:
I never had to do this with og evo. Pita
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.