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I know about sky fire, fire fox, dolphin. But honestly it doesn't seem like any of these are a better alternative to the stock web browser. Dolphins ability to view desktop pages is cool though. Can anyone recommend a browser that is actually all around better than stock or does such a thing exist?
XScope is not bad. I use DolphinHD myself.
http://androidandme.com/2010/04/app...-the-fastest-alternative-browser-for-android/
I like Miren Browser the best out of all I have tried. It's a very simple UI with tabbed browsing, and I find it to be the fastest of the browsers I have used (I'm sure many people would disagree with this, but on my phone this is what I've found). Hope this helps!
xscope and miren are the best. xscope is due for another major update.....cant wait.
My vote is going to have to go with Miren as well. I have been using it for the past week and a half and i have to say, it's slightly faster, and it fits well with my blue theme. Simple UI, advanced features when I need it, all around solid browser. Dolphin HD seemed a little slow for me all the time, but then again, other people may have diff experiences.
To me it's a toss-up between Dolphin HD 4 and Miren. Both are fast and feature packed. Dolphin mini was ok but lacked add-ons that I use with HD.
Opera Mobile 10 seems to work best for download sites such as filesonic, etc. but is a little slower and usually re-directs you to mobile websites even when setting the 'Mobile View' option off.
Xscope 6.x seemed to be the most feature-packed and perhaps the most bloated. It was considerably slower in loading AND rendering pages than all the other I've used.
Don't even waste your time with Firefox - it's the slowest of them all and has a lot more development to go before it can be a usable browser on android.
Skyfire is different than the above because it uses proxy servers to render content so it appears faster because of this and also has video capabilities. Since it doesn't connect to websites directly and instead uses proxies you may experience slow connections or no connections (happened to me a few times). The main advantage is you can view flash video content from sites like CNN.COM and ESPN.COM. If you are running Android 2.2 or higher you can view flash content directly and therefore Skyfire it not really needed.
Opera Mini works similar to Skyfire in that it uses proxy servers to view websites but doesn't have video capabilities (last time I checked).
I don't really like browsers that use proxies (UCWEB is another), I want a direct connection to websites just like on my PC.
I haven't really found the 'perfect android browser' since I sometimes I find a site that works better with one browser than the other which is why I keep Dolphin HD, Miren and Opera Mobile. I guess my main browser would have to be Dolphin HD.
gorealmighty said:
I know about sky fire, fire fox, dolphin. But honestly it doesn't seem like any of these are a better alternative to the stock web browser. Dolphins ability to view desktop pages is cool though. Can anyone recommend a browser that is actually all around better than stock or does such a thing exist?
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Dolphin mini is my favorite. its about the same speed for me on the vibrant but on my girls mt3g slide it is super fast. dolphin mini not dolphin hd
Opera mobile is my fav. Reminds me of Firefox for desktop.
My second is Firefox mobile.it jusy doesn't seem as fast as Opera IMO.
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I have a little problem. I love the opera mobile browser....but each time when I am browsing and decided to switch to another application on my vibrant, for e.g messages, yahoo messenger e.t.c. when I try returning back to opera mobile to continue from where I stopped using the task manager it just open opera mobile afresh with all the tabs I was reading gone. does any one know the solution to this?
xScope is fast but the UI is hideous. (no offence but I really hate the UI).
I was using Dolphin Mini for a very long time, it's lighter and faster than HD. I've just switched to Opera Web recently but I haven't decided if I want to keep it yet.
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I have a little problem. I love the opera mobile browser....but each time when I am browsing and decided to switch to another application on my vibrant, for e.g messages, yahoo messenger e.t.c. when I try returning back to opera mobile to continue from where I stopped using the task manager it just open opera mobile afresh with all the tabs I was reading gone. does any one know the solution to this?
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Are you using any task killer? If you are, stop using it.
If programs still get killed too fast, get minfree memory manager, set it to a value that gives you more room for apps running at the same time.
Maxthon was posted in the main android dev forum on here a couple weeks ago. I have been using it some and like it so far.
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I use Dolphin HD and love it. As a LastPass user, it has the built in browser plugin that is essential for me.
Try the Miren browser, it's nice, can do flash just like the stock google browser, and home pages when opened up.
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I am curious what browser all of you guys use? I had been using steel browser for a year but I feel its time to finally move on as it seems to be no longer supported by anyone...
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I like Miren a lot.
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Dolphin mini..HD is too big and you have to DL plugins but mini is really nice
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Stock since you can switch between mobile and desktop view.
I've been using firefox. I love having all my desktop shortcuts on my phone.
I do have to bounce back to stock rarely as firefox is still in beta testing... but it is pretty solid.
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I wish stock could delete cache, cookies, history, passwords, and etc when exiting like dolphin. You don't need possibly embarrassing things popping up when you're entering a URL and your old lady is standing next to you.
Dolphin HD. I like the home button, gestures and the bookmark setup of this browser. I also like opera mini mostly for the way the startup/bookmarks page works.
I think Mozilla Firefox or Dolphin Browser HD would be good for the Speedy. I mean it is a "HD" Phone right?
Comign from steel (the most minimalistic browser ever) I don't need any fancy stuff, just quick and functional. Bookmarks, flash, and such. I am more looking for sleek.
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I use the stock 2.2 browser now, but before that I tried them all. Dolphin was my favorite, but it seemed slow. I think you might would like xScope, but its a paid app. There is a trial though. https://market.android.com/details?id=sui.m
Had Dolphin and Dolphin HD on my hero but then went back to stock because the hero just wasn't powerful enough for dolphin. Just recently switched back to Dolphin HD on my Shift. Seems faster than the stock browser.
I'm on opera mini now ant if the zoom wasn't so funky it would be perfect, def seems faster
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I use Dolphin Mini almost exclusively. It's small, fast, and can delete history automatically on exit.
I used to delete my browsing history. MOD EDIT: Really not needed, this is a global phone forum.
(Sorry MOD) What I meant was, I'm an adult. I've no need to hide my history.
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Dolphin HD is absolutely amazing. It's atleast as fast as stock, easier to switch from desktop to mobile view, and it will delete history on exit. And you can make flash on demand (and flash plays in browser) win!
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I used to delete my browsing history. MOD EDIT: Really not needed, this is a global phone forum.
(Sorry MOD) What I meant was, I'm an adult. I've no need to hide my history.
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I regularly delete all forms of history from my phone, laptops, and PC. It has nothing to do with being an adult and more to do with getting rid of automatically filled in information, cookies, etc. Information that advertisers use when tracking across web sites and that other people can use if the device is stolen and lost.
mine
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I think Mozilla Firefox or Dolphin Browser HD would be good for the Speedy. I mean it is a "HD" Phone right?
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I have both of these. I use Dolphin most of the time.
me too
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I regularly delete all forms of history from my phone, laptops, and PC. It has nothing to do with being an adult and more to do with getting rid of automatically filled in information, cookies, etc. Information that advertisers use when tracking across web sites and that other people can use if the device is stolen and lost.
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I as well regularly delete my histories. Cache's are nice to keep, as they load regularly visited pages faster.
I was a Dolphin user and then became a Dolphin HD user when I got the shift.
But I gave Miren Browser a Try last night and wow!!
Needless to say Dolphin HD Is gone ...
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I was a Dolphin user and then became a Dolphin HD user when I got the shift.
But I gave Miren Browser a Try last night and wow!!
Needless to say Dolphin HD Is gone ...
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i really liked the miren browser it was really quick but used way too much battery...but if this has been fixed id go back to it from dolphin though i liked it that much
I like default browser but it seems Tad slow loading, dolphin browser and hd version I can install but crash when I try do do anything? myren or whatever doesn't work... Opera is fast but thete its no way to close the browser (exit) and when using google search out always opens with the least thing you viewed and not google our whatever and keeps mult. Tabs open which is all annoying... Thanks
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Try skyfire
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I love the dolphin browser on my streak, maybe contact the developer if your having troubles
Never mind I was using an old .apk from an app pack I had on my computer, downloaded dolphin mini and it rocks
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What's the difference between mini and hd, I run hd is it just better screen graphics?
Don't know exactly but mini is way faster than hd
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mini is faster, but I prefer the ui for HD better.
Just sliding my finger right opens up all my bookmarks and I do have many.
Aside from that, I'm not really sure of the differences.
I only used the mini and noticed that it lacked the address bar. So every time I wanted to type in an address, I had to open a new tab then enter address and even then it would just show the google result for that address. Now that I think about it, skyfire has an address bar but also just goes to google results. Maybe I'm missing something?
I chose Opera Mobile. Not because it was the fastest (it isn't), but simply because it was what I was most familiar with from the days when I had an LG Incite. I should try out some of the other browsers however, especially Firefox Mobile since I use Firefox on my laptops. The sync capability alone would make life easier.
I'm of the belief that speed isn't everything when it comes to a browser. Compatibility and ease of use are far more important. But, that's simply my point of view.
I think xscope pro is really goog
Hey I've been trying several browsers and only Miren browser had the feature I need. I mean then I loaded pages stays loaded until I close the tabs/browser manualy.
All the other browsers keeps reloading pages then I don't need them to reload. For example - open some website, go to other app, then turn off mobile network and wifi, then go back to internet browser and it's only blank page (or an error page).
Recently I have flashed ICS ROM and now Miren browser FC sometimes.. I guess it's because of Miren browser is no longer supported and some ICS incompatabilities or ROM problems..
So can someone recommend me another browser which doesn't reload pages when apps being switched back and forth? Or way to keep all browser loaded tabs (in cache(?)) so it don't need to reload so much?
Opera mini or mobile.
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Opera mini or mobile.
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Thank you for replying but I already had had tried Opera Mobile.. Now I have tried it again and Opera Mini. And still if I open any page, switch to other app and turn off network and then switch back to Opera, page reloads..
This sucks. Even phones with Symbian can do better..
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It sounds like a bug in the ROM your using honestly, try flashing a new ROM and testing the browser.
How much RAM do you have? For me both Dolphin and Opera will keep the last page(s) open if I hit the home button and come back. I imagine if you are running low on RAM the browser process is getting killed.
Any solution for this? I'm using the stock ROM and stock browser... I don't remember that this used to be a problem, is it a setting that was changed or an update that caused it?
Very irritating, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanx.
Mex.
solution to mobile browser page reloads
There is a solution to this problem in case you're using opera mobile:
1) start opera mobile
2) in the web address field type about:config
3) in the search field on the now open page type refresh
4) uncheck "client refresh" and "client refresh to same location"
5) click on "save"
6) close opera mobile and - just to be sure - restart the phone to clear all caches.
Be aware though, that now you'll have to refresh pages manually if they contain heavily updated content (such as live feeds).
Hope this helps
Mine right now is dolphin and Google chrome. Dolphin because 1# Im used to it. I am getting sick of it because it freezes and make wait sometimes. Chrome is very nice but flash does not work.
Tried Dolphin but there is no option to always show the tabs.
Currently I'm using Xscope, it always shows tabs, uses GPU acceleration and supports flash.
Overskreen
It works faster than stock/Chrome and the only thing it is missing is Find On Page. Give me that feature and I'll forever forget the other 2 browsers.
Opera, because its the only one without "wait" issues. if I need flash, I'll open the android default browser.
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Overskreen
It works faster than stock/Chrome and the only thing it is missing is Find On Page. Give me that feature and I'll forever forget the other 2 browsers.
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This guy knows whatsup
Opera Mobile primarily with Chrome a close second. Opera Mini when I don't need flash. Opera is my primary browser on my laptop, sooooo I am use to it OKs it syncs all my bookmarks. I also feel that Opera Mobile is quicker and works better in a few situations than Chrome.
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OverSkreen for multi-tasking, I just pretty much use this lately and Opera Mobile for fast surfing due to it's speed. Tried Chrome but somehow became slow over time.
Is there anyway to turn off auto rotate in overskreen?
I find the HTC browser crashes a lot and loses all my tabs. Mainly using chrome atm
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Opera mobile for now.
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I'm using Dolphin now, used to be Boat but that just crashes WAY too much.
I can't seem to import bookmarks from my desktop with the other browsers so I can't use them.
Using Xscope and with no problem so far. Used dolphing but sometimes crashes when trying to open flash content, and facebook.com in desktop view is buggy.
I've been using ICS Browser+, although I will say that I do get the "wait" issue from time to time... it's still a very smooth browser and I like the gestures ability. On top of that (literally), I use Overskreen when I want to wikipedia something I'm reading, or if I want to do a translation.
Boat is smooth for me, but only when the page is fully loaded. Opera Mobile is fast at rendering, but panning around the page gets that weird ghosting looking that hurts my eyes.
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Is there anyway to turn off auto rotate in overskreen?
I find the HTC browser crashes a lot and loses all my tabs. Mainly using chrome atm
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Look on the market for rotation locker, it's a pink icon in the shape of an L. When you launch it, it will give you a menu, long press landscape or portrait, and you shouldn't have issues.
It also has a tasker plugin which I use on my phone for FPSE to keep it landscape, then set back to auto when I exit FPSE.
I kinda liked Maxthon before
I kinda liked Maxthon before but this was really cool to let you customize a browser.
http://custom.maxthon.com/
Using Opera Mobile Labs now. Think someone linked it on another thread in this sub forum. You can't get it in Play Store but if you do a Google search you should find the apk easily. It is in testing and by far the best mobile browsing experience ever. Using it on my Prime and my Evo 3D
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garbagedump481 said:
Overskreen
It works faster than stock/Chrome and the only thing it is missing is Find On Page. Give me that feature and I'll forever forget the other 2 browsers.
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Is there a way to make overskreen open full screen?
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Is there a way to make overskreen open full screen?
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As in no tool Bar? I don't think so.
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Well, I have used the overskreen browser since yesterday afternoon. Got it set to full screen when it opens. I am very happy with it. It is fast and feel state of the art.
Chrome Beta i have zero issues with lag it syncs wiht my phone and desktop bookmarks and im pretty much signed in on all my fav spots. Can't wait for it to loose the beta tag
I'm pretty satisfied with the stock browser, in my testing chrome was sometimes much slower, I believe when browsing asus website about firmware updates.
also IIRC it doesn't have the cool "slider button" on the right side of the screen as the stock browser has, which allows to scrolly the whole page quickly.