so, whats everyone's favourite browser for the android platform and why.
I personally like Firefox after changing everything in about:config to make it worth using as a uk user. although I find it very slow so mainly use Opera Mobile.
I've put a non exhaustic poll for quick response voting. sorry if your browser isnt listed.
i stick to the stock browser, since it's the smoothest running browser on my galaxy ace. also i never experiences compatibility problems on any website, so i have no urge to change the browser ..
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Stock browser on all AOSP ROMs, the Sense stock browser just doesn't have that fluidity. Haha
My stock browser lock up every once and a while. So I switch to opera.
RE: [Q] Favorite Browser & Why
I use two daily use browsers and here they are and why:
I have Launcher Pro set up with the browser icon defaulting to dolphin I feel like its UI is closest to Chrome, which is what I use on the PC, it does well and has great options.
I slide up on (a launcher pro gesture) the browser icon and I get Firefox. It has better LDAP/Active Directory support, which you'll need if your employer is a microsoft-solution based shop... or at least you _might_ need it.
I voted for Dolphin since I use it more. The desktop user-agent settings option is nice to use and it's not buried in the settings, its up top in the menu.
I keep others on my phone, but those are mostly just to test sites I work on for good mobile compatibility.
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Sometimes I feel like its just as bad as the stock web. But I do like the copy and paste in Dolphin HD.
The opera browser is smoother than the stock browser.
yeah dolphin sucks! i'm thinking of trying the firefox browser
yeah firefox is a good browser u should also take a look at skyfire great browser
Is there a google chrome one out yet?
I liked skyfire, but I dont like all those random buttons at the bottom of the screen. I wish there was a google chrome one
Have you tried dolphin mini?
Miren browser is the best one I've found.
Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.
Xscope is pretty good too. Seems to be nice and smooth for me.
Miren keeps opening up new tabs every time I open my web browser. I noticed I had like 12 tabs of the same screen :/
I noticed Xscope opens a new tab every time I open the browser. Is there a way to stop it?
itsLYNDZ said:
Sometimes I feel like its just as bad as the stock web. But I do like the copy and paste in Dolphin HD.
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It helps if you mention which ROM you are using to recommend a good browser, I will report experiences running Froyo.uvka6.
I use 4 different browsers on my phone, each for specific purposes.
For most sites I use either Miren or Dolphin HD 2.3.0 (it's an old version but it's not laggy like 3.x & 4.x). Miren has copy paste too. When I want to view Flash-based sites I use Dolphin (standard, not HD):
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mgeek.android.DolphinBrowser.Browser&feature=search_result
It's not as feature packed as HD or Mini but Flash videos play super smooth on this browser, probably due to low overhead.
Opera Mobile is kinda quirky, some sites still won't dislay properly (just like the desktop version) and flash support is limited to ads. There is one feature in that Opera Mobile surpasses all android browsers: The ability to download from file hosting sites such as filesonic, fileserve, mediafire, etc. that simply won't work with other android browsers. It's why I keep it on my phone, when I need to download Opera Mobile is the man!
I'm not a big fan of proxy-based browsers such as Skyfire or Opera Mini. My biggest beef with Skyfire is on certain sites like ESPN.COM you can't choose which video to play, it will only play the first video on that site!! Grrrrrrr!!!!!! I don't like the GUI either. Skyfire is worthless if you are running Android 2.2 or higher since flash is built-in. If you are running Android 2.1 or lower and want flash then your only choice is Skyfire.
Firefox is currently RC but sloowww and no flash support but so far the only android browser to support scrollbars.
There are a few others out there (xScope, Maxthon, UCWEB, Infinity, Boat). I'm going to give the same advice I always give. Try them all and decide which one you like best. All browsers have their pros and cons but it all comes down to personal preference.
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I noticed Xscope opens a new tab every time I open the browser. Is there a way to stop it?
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That never happened to me but I did experience a few force closes with the latest builds so I went back to 6.0.5. It takes longer to load but is more stable than new builds.
I really love the opera mobile browser, its pretty smooth and faster than stock.
Lifehacker did a comparison of some mobile browsers recently:
http: // lifehacker. com / #!5785273 / android-faceoff-which-browser-wins-out-on-speed-features-and-usability
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I like Miren Browser.
How can I change the standard stock Opera browser to another on the internet tab
Which browser is the best ?
To be honest I never found a browser that could even compare to opera 9.7...
I guess its down to personal taste though.
As for setting it as default, I think it can be done via the registry but Im not sure how, sorry.
I always preferred opera 10 imo that ask you if you wanna set it as default when you install it, there is a tips & tricks thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638
and im pretty sure there is another thread to it if you answer isnt in this thread mate
I use opera and think that is much better than IE....
Opera For Me like : )
For me, it's between opera 9.7 and 10
I use 10 as default, but whenever I have a problem viewing a site I switch to 9.7
10 is more eyecandy and easier to use, at least for me.
you can always try java browsers, I've tested bolt and the old opera mini and they both work fine.
I hate mobile sites. I know a few browser apps do it but really want GB browser. (what is with Samsung screwing this browser up? They have the best screen in the industry (ok other than Iphone)...so why kill the real deal?: desktop site views???
No need for a new rom (although the CM7 browser has a huge selection of User Agents to choose from). Dolphin browser is free on the Market and has a desktop UA mode.
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No need for a new rom (although the CM7 browser has a huge selection of User Agents to choose from). Dolphin browser is free on the Market and has a desktop UA mode.
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I Know that... as I said I'd really rather use GB browser... FStest one... I've tested them all many times. (I use boat browser mini now...2nd best in my 25 site download test).
But.. Do want GB.
I will look into C7 when more kinks are worked out.
type in url "about:useragent" to change user agent on stock browser. I like Opera Mobile the best though. It can download anything from filesharing sites.
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Want to help people find the best browser for this great device which utilizes most of the display in a good and intuitive way. Also why you use these browsers for there features, speed etc.
I use Boat browser ( Free ) and its very fast, but just wondered what everyone else is using e.g. Opera, Maxthon etc
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Opera [4]
Stock [3]
Dolphin HD [3]
Xscope [2]
Boat Browser [1]
Sleipnir Mobile [1]
I prefer dolphin hd on wifi and opera mini on 3g.
I used Boat Browser mini for a long time but it always used about 90mb of ram and 70% CPU! So I switched to Sleipnir Mobile and its just awesome
Kekx
kekx said:
I used Boat Browser mini for a long time but it always used about 90mb of ram and 70% CPU! So I switched to Sleipnir Mobile and its just awesome
Kekx
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yes i remember now why i used to love Sleipnir Mobile, i love the tabs feature very easy to use and saves time when switching between them
I like opera.. tried dolphin and it feels slow and clunky to me. The interface on opera is nice too.
Stock browser - I don't use it very often, and too many of the alternative browsers show a desktop user agent without warning the user of this fact.
This is VERY BAD if you're tethering on AT&T.
I used Boat for a year on my phone, switched to Dolphin HD on my SGP5, but recently switched to Xscope. Found it the ONLY browser that would pinch-zoom every mobile page and re-wrap text properly. It's as quick as all the others, uses less CPU than most, many more speed dials than Dolphin (as many as you want)... just really like it.
Using stock browser here.
Maybe will try some of your suggestions.
Stock browser is good.
Don't want to use any other browsers.
I use Opera, Firefox, and Dolphin. I prefer Dolphin but find myself using all 3 at random times lol
Also, make this a poll OP, so we can see which ones people use more often! Just make choices for the popular ones , and if people have others, they can post them in the comments.
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Entropy512 said:
Stock browser - I don't use it very often, and too many of the alternative browsers show a desktop user agent without warning the user of this fact.
This is VERY BAD if you're tethering on AT&T.
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I've tethered my featurephone to my Laptop/iPod/PC + router for a long time and they haven't noticed =P It depends on the phone I'd assume. I've been able to use over 25GB a month without throttle (I live in a small area outside our major city, so perhaps it's due to no one really living out here). Though I have noticed my 3G speeds varying a lot... I've had up to 700kb/s all the way down to around 150kb/s-250kb/s (more recently, but I don't think throttling is involved).
Anyways, back on topic. I think Opera hides that (If I recall).
ZaIINN said:
I use Opera, Firefox, and Dolphin. I prefer Dolphin but find myself using all 3 at random times lol
Also, make this a poll OP, so we can see which ones people use more often! Just make choices for the popular ones , and if people have others, they can post them in the comments.
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I've tethered my featurephone to my Laptop/iPod/PC + router for a long time and they haven't noticed =P It depends on the phone I'd assume. I've been able to use over 25GB a month without throttle (I live in a small area outside our major city, so perhaps it's due to no one really living out here). Though I have noticed my 3G speeds varying a lot... I've had up to 700kb/s all the way down to around 150kb/s-250kb/s (more recently, but I don't think throttling is involved).
Anyways, back on topic. I think Opera hides that (If I recall).
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Yea i cant change to a poll now only the mods can sorry mate. Could use poll daddy though and post the link what you think?
I use Opera mobile ftw! Mostly because it is lightning fast even on my slow internet, but it is also very simple and efficient to use.
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I use Opera mobile ftw! Mostly because it is lightning fast even on my slow internet, but it is also very simple and efficient to use.
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I use opera mobile also because it is just the most simple to use and fastest browser IMHO.
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are there any browsers that you can gold down the forward or back buttons to skip back/forward a few pages?
I find that's the only thing opera is really missing for me.. even if you hit back a few times it only goes back one page at a time which is really tedious when reading through forums.
Xscope is pretty cool. It will be staying for awhile.
I use dolphin mini and Opera Mobile. Dolphin worked real well on my Droid Charge but not do good on a 7 plus Tab or the SGP 5, so i've been using Opera more and more but it does one thing that is really annoying to me. If you zoom a page and then click the back button on the phone it reverts to the default zoom and I have to click again to go back a page.
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda premium
I like dolphin HD
gesture and swipe functions are convenient and useful for me
From a security standpoint Dolphin is not a good choice. Per this XDA thread.
Reading in that thread Boat is the best browser for privacy. Not sure about Sleipnir or Xscope.
Please check the following video from 0:38 to 0:48 to have a better understanding of what I'm asking for: youtube[dot]com/watch?v=OOcOWfg3A8I
As you can see, zooming in the Galaxy Ace doesn't adjust the text to fit the screen compared with the HTC Wildfire. I believe that the way in how the HTC Wildfire zooms works is way better than the Galaxy Ace because you can increase the text size to fit your needs and continue reading however in the Galaxy Ace it is impossible to read because you will have horizontal scrolling.
Is this the way in how the zooming of the Galaxy Ace works? Any chance to make it to work just like the HTC Wildfire?
Thanks.
The only thing I can think of is to use a third party browser like Opera or Dolphin. I couldn't find any auto-fit settings or anything so I'm not sure. But see if you like a third party browser and that should work for you!
Thanks for your input pwgerhardt.
Could any Galaxy Ace user please confirm that using a 3rd party browser like Opera or Dolphin is going to achieve what I'm looking for?
Yup. Dolphin browser is a better alternative. Works for me.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
Opera mini is unbelievably quick in 2G browsing. Just try it.
Press menu key in the browser > more > Settings and the option is there....
many third party browsers support text reflow (dolphin's my favourite, opera, boat browser etc)
Both Opera and Opera mini have very good reflow (text zoom) support. In fact Opera invented dynamic reflow years ago and have very good algorithms to optimise page layout on small screens.
And if you use a cyanogenmod 7.2 build, go to cyanogenmod prefs > interface > reflow after pinch in to enable in in the stock browser (haven't tested it as opera is much quicker anyway).
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Opera mini is unbelievably quick in 2G browsing. Just try it.
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I'm using the regular opera browser as I type. On edge and its still fast as hell. I always try out every browser that comes out and I always end up returning to Opera. Not the mini version though, the regular one
Yes, opera mobile is fast and is more compatible with regular sites, I use both; opera mobile for wifi and fast 3G, and opera mini if my connection is really poor. opera mobile also contains opera turbo which reencodes images and resources and can shave as much as 60% off a page load. And again the reflow support is top notch...
Opera mini's data shaving's pretty good too, it's turned 1.5gb into 477mb on my phone so far. Also I am in a no 3G area, with a PAYG data package, so Opera Mini is like Mana from Heaven! Occasionally it ***** up page format, but default browser is generally pretty good with its display. Sounds like I should get Opera Mobile as well as mini for the pages that don't display correctly. Then delete default browser forever...