Hi guys, I have my Galaxy S3 for some days now, and I love it, but my browser acts really weird.
Some web pages take ages to load (xda-developers takes like 15 seconds), and sometimes they won't load at all. When they do not load, I can stop them from loading and then refresh again, and then suddenly they'll load in like 2 seconds (I get this mainly with androidforums.com). Then, there are lots of sites that load just normal ( for example head-fi.org). I have tried a lot different browsers and they all have this issue: stock, chrome, dolphin HD, ics browser+ and quick ics browser.
Im new to both android and this forum, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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ties169 said:
Hi guys, I have my Galaxy S3 for some days now, and I love it, but my browser acts really weird.
Some web pages take ages to load (xda-developers takes like 15 seconds), and sometimes they won't load at all. When they do not load, I can stop them from loading and then refresh again, and then suddenly they'll load in like 2 seconds (I get this mainly with androidforums.com). Then, there are lots of sites that load just normal ( for example head-fi.org). I have tried a lot different browsers and they all have this issue: stock, chrome, dolphin HD, ics browser+ and quick ics browser.
Im new to both android and this forum, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I believe it's a problem with the JavaScript on ICS because the same thing happens on my Galaxy Nexus on certain websites like XDA. Turn off JavaScript in your browser settings and try the same sites. It's unbelievable that Google hasn't fixed this yet!!
Edit: You know it could also have something to do with how ICS connects with some routers for example: if a webpage is stuck loading: if you quickly turn wifii off then back on the page will load instantly. Who knows, I'm confused...
Wow, JavaScript is indeed the problem! Disabled it and xda loaded as it should. JavaScript is kinda important though, so turning it off is not really that convenient. Hopefully Google / xda devs will pick this problem up because it is really annoying...
And thanks for your answer
Would love to hear it if somebody has a fix
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Bumping this, it is getting really annoying now... If there are people who do NOT have this issue, I would like to hear it as well, because if nobody has it, I'll try a factory reset.
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Well I guess nobody cares, but I've found the problem: my 5ghz router. Switched it to 2,4 and everything is good now.
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Did you get the same problem running say chrome?
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Hi everyone,
I'm generally very satisfied with my new toy. I'm noticing however e general lag in the UI, no matter what app. Also the browser at times is very unresponsive with a general lag when scrolling up or down a webpage.
But not only is the browser sluggish when scrolling, also webpage take ages to load....
Anyone else having this experience?
Cheers,
Frank
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Use Browser+ or one of many browsers in the market.
Try Xscope, Dolphin or Opera.
Thumbs up for xscope!
Shouldn't have to get a browser from market with the specs the prime comes with. I have also noticed the lag while browsing and have settings up on high.
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Well the sepcs are irrelevant if the software isn't optimized.
I'm not sure how true that is. Friend has Samsung tab and Acer and browser loaded pages quicker. You saying the browser was optimized for them and not us?
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dilfatx said:
I'm not sure how true that is. Friend has Samsung tab and Acer and browser loaded pages quicker. You saying the browser was optimized for them and not us?
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There are so many uncontrolled variables in this sentence it's hard to give it any real response.
I have a solid increase over my xoom in page rendering with default browser.
I must admit, the stock browser hangs a lot more often on my Prime than on my Galaxy Nexus. Not sure why.
Yes that's my point. My galaxy s2 runs fast on browser on same sites. I find myself back on the phone sometimes.
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i use browser plus on my Gnex and my prime...it does hang/load slower on the prime then the nexus and it does pis me of a bit. also i have lag/hanging in the android market on the prime
I found the stock browser pretty bad and Dolphin, Opera and Boat browser still poor. Pages load much better on my old HTC desire. The stock browser should be 'optimised' on a high end device like the Prime.
I think the Javascript engine in the stock browser needs some work.
I'll be using the proper Chrome release when it comes out anyway
Also, make sure Flash is not always on, but set to "on demand".
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I'll be using the proper Chrome release when it comes out anyway
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I've been hoping for a chrome browser... Any idea when it will be released?
One reason I haven't tried other browsers is that I love how the stock browser syncs my bookmarks from chrome on my laptop. I should probably check... Do the other browsers sync bookmarks too?
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I did have slow, buggy flash after the ICS update that required an uninstall/re-install of flash...but beyond that and the force close on the stock browser happening more than i'd like, the browsing experience seems to be good.
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I did have slow, buggy flash after the ICS update that required an uninstall/re-install of flash...but beyond that and the force close on the stock browser happening more than i'd like, the browsing experience seems to be good.
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I get a force close at least once a day. That seems pretty excessive compared to the stock browser on my G Nexus. I'm going to see if Dolphin fares better on the Prime.
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I get a force close at least once a day. That seems pretty excessive compared to the stock browser on my G Nexus. I'm going to see if Dolphin fares better on the Prime.
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I have used many browsers and so far I get the same results from all of them, lag and frequent force closes. Dolphin and the ICS+ browsers are what I use most.
The stock browser is the best to me not even going to download anything else
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Use Browser+ or one of many browsers in the market.
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Thanks for your advice, but I would really prefer that the stock ICS browser is actually performing like on no other android version and device before. Instead the eperience is really mediocre....
Reading all the comments it looks like it's a general thing and not only my device. If it was only my device I actually wouldn't be worried so much. But on my device this is not only the browser behaving like this, it's a general UI problem. All apps have a significant, noticeable lag when scrolling....
Ive had my s3 for about a month now, and everything is amazing... except for one thing. whenever im browsing the internet in any form, whether in a browser or an app like facebook the phone start reading everything aloud, and i mean everything.. every word, every hyperlink, everthing! its insanely annoying, if im in a public place i have to mute my phone just to shup it up. ive tried about 5 different browsers and they all do the same thing. ive disabled all sorts of settings (including all the visually/hearing impaired ones).
it persists!
any suggestions would be most appreciated!
thanks in advance
Have you installed 'light flow'? If so, uninstall it, it's a bug.
Yeah.. I've got Light flow., I'll try uninstalling it.. it's a shame, light flow is pretty awesome.
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An update was released yesterday. Maybe it's fixed it? (though it doesn't say so in the blurb)
Ever since Honeycomb, the absolute biggest problem I've had with this tablet is the browser. It doesn't freaking stay open. No matter what browser I use, no matter if I'm running Honeycomb, ICS or Jellybean, the browser always crashes. And it's not a typical FC either; It just closes right back to Launcher.
I've been hearing that it's caused by some null pointer exception in JavaScript; But you mean to tell me between Android 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 - 4.0.4 and 4.1, 4.1.1, that this issue STILL isn't resolved? Not to mention, it only happens on tablets (Tegra 2 issue? Xoom has the same issue).
For me, it most notably happens when I'm browsing a Twitter page. In the past minute alone, I've had browser crash on my SIX times trying to load a page on Twitter. Let's make that 7 now.
So what the hell really causes this, and why won't it go away? My Sensation and myTouch 4G can browse just fine, and this temporary Galaxy S III works perfectly too, so what's with the tablet?
EDIT: Disabled JavaScript and set plugins to ondemand. Same damn result.
I've used the stock browser, Dolphin, Chrome, and Skyfire and none of them have ever crashed on me. Ever. Sounds like there is either something defective about your device perhaps your internet connection. A factory reset might help, as might going into applications, finding the Google framework and clearing data. Do the same for your browsers as well.
That's funny, I've noticed just the same thing. Browsers work terribly on this tablet.
With me, they only do crash sometimes – a lot more than on my HTC phone, though. But using browsers is a real pain, as they all feel kinda buggy, and I don't think it's their fault, since they all show the same "bugs". They're all kinda laggy. I've updated to ICS today and I was crying in emotion for being able to finally download Chrome, as it's the most stable one I've ever used in my phone, but I was disappointed when I noticed it too felt quite laggy. I'd rather go home and turn my Mac on than to struggle with web browsing on this tablet, honestly. I've tried many browsers –*stock, Dolphin, Boat, that other one with green icon, and also Skyfire or something.
If anyone has a better thing, or a solution, or anything, I bet there are many desperate people that would die to hear it.
(I know I sound more dramatic than I should, but let's face it, web browsing sucks in this device.)
I've never had any problem web browsing on my Tab. None. I'm not rooted, maybe that's why, or maybe it has to do with the sites you visit. Dunno.
On my tab with HC 3.2, the stock browser would also just disappear to the home screen, but not all that often.
I flashed to ICS, and the stock browser got a bit quirky. The address bar would no longer hide when I scrolled down
on a web page. Would stutter as if it was trying to hide but wouldn't.
Installed Dolphin and it worked fine.
I went back to HC 3.2 (had some other issues besides the browser) and so far the stock browser is working fine.
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On my tab with HC 3.2, the stock browser would also just disappear to the home screen, but not all that often.
I flashed to ICS, and the stock browser got a bit quirky. The address bar would no longer hide when I scrolled down
on a web page. Would stutter as if it was trying to hide but wouldn't.
Installed Dolphin and it worked fine.
I went back to HC 3.2 (had some other issues besides the browser) and so far the stock browser is working fine.
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Dolphin does the same thing though, just a lot less frequently. Motorola Xoom users in a thread from a year ago reported this same problem (in a filled up 14 page thread), and several of users report the same exact issue. I'm gonna poll some more Tegra 2 sections and see if they suffer from the same thing but it looks like this is just another issue with this ****ty SoC, like the portrait mode lag.
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I've used the stock browser, Dolphin, Chrome, and Skyfire and none of them have ever crashed on me. Ever. Sounds like there is either something defective about your device perhaps your internet connection. A factory reset might help, as might going into applications, finding the Google framework and clearing data. Do the same for your browsers as well.
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Not to sound rude but your opinion isn't really credible to me, you're the same one who went crazy when I said this tablet sucked. You have bias written all over you.
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I've never had any problem web browsing on my Tab. None. I'm not rooted, maybe that's why, or maybe it has to do with the sites you visit. Dunno.
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Come on dude, I'd have to be rooted to be running Jellybean. And as everyone else has shown, it does seem to vary by website. Full pages on twitter ALWAYS crash, (they work once in a blue moon). Other times browser crashes when browser feels like it hasn't crashed in a while. I could get through a day perfectly, then bam, crash.
I'm not a dude.
I've never had a problem with any of the browsers I've tried, I think maybe you have a faulty tablet.
I to have the same problems. The browser would even close and reopen with no webpages there.
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I to have the same problems. The browser would even close and reopen with no webpages there.
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did you set the start homepage?
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did you set the start homepage?
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Yes Google.ca. The browser just shut down without a force close notice and opens blank. Plus it becomes non responsive, on pages that have a lot of javascript.
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I to have the same problems. The browser would even close and reopen with no webpages there.
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That specifically happens the second time. On the first crash, I'd relaunch and it would reload my pages, but 99/100 times it would crash seconds afterward. Upon opening it again, i get one tab with the Google homepage.
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Yes Google.ca. The browser just shut down without a force close notice and opens blank. Plus it becomes non responsive, on pages that have a lot of javascript.
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Sounds like JavaScript is the culprit, but it still crashed for me even after I disabled JavaScript
I think it's all about memory management, I cant tell about HC 'cause I barely used it, but JB is still very experimental.
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Not to sound rude but your opinion isn't really credible to me, you're the same one who went crazy when I said this tablet sucked. You have bias written all over you.
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I'm biased because I've never had any problems with my browser crashing? Whatever. I also never "went crazy" over anything. All you do is complain and complain. Why not just get an iPad and move on?
I have tried several browsers also, and for me I really only have problems with chrome freezing (not force closing). It seems to be random, but happens more frequently when opening new tabs. However, the stock browser on the same sites seems to work every time. My guess is that it may be due to timeouts on the network connection or possibly memory related. And, it seems to be random... I may go a day without a freeze, then have two back to back freezes. Oh tegra2, why don't you behave?
Hey guys,
It's been almost a week since I flashed the stock ICS and installed Chrome. So far so good, no complaints. I'm really relieved, as I was almost giving up. Give it a try
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Chrome is the way to go. The ability to create an account and sync all relevant browser data to your devices via the cloud - why hasn't anyone thought of this before? So obvious and useful.
I also strongly recommend trying out Boat Browser, which is highly underrated. Smoother and smarter layout than Dolphin and the best alternative to Chrome, IMO.
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Chrome is the way to go. The ability to create an account and sync all relevant browser data to your devices via the cloud - why hasn't anyone thought of this before? So obvious and useful.
I also strongly recommend trying out Boat Browser, which is highly underrated. Smoother and smarter layout than Dolphin and the best alternative to Chrome, IMO.
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Chrome acts really weird on JB. I'm still running pershoot's 8/4 build but I'll be updating and trying out Chrome again. Last time I tried it I would always get a white page while switching tabs, and scrolling was odd. Browser does a much better job but Chrome has too much nice functionality lol
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I have tried several browsers also, and for me I really only have problems with chrome freezing (not force closing). It seems to be random, but happens more frequently when opening new tabs. However, the stock browser on the same sites seems to work every time. My guess is that it may be due to timeouts on the network connection or possibly memory related. And, it seems to be random... I may go a day without a freeze, then have two back to back freezes. Oh tegra2, why don't you behave?
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I doubt it's memory relate, it happens a lot with 1 tab open, and with a full Gig of RAM, browsing should be painless when it comes to memory management, not to mention, but Android's memory management scheme is the most beautiful thing I've seen. Tabs and apps actually know how to stay open, and Android knows what to close. Works a lot better than any tablet I've used, even better than crapple's iPad.
Dear Community
As we all know well the stock browser sucks , after a long research i finally found the best browser at my opinion for Xperia tablet s and i would really wanted to share this with you.
Its UC Browser HD ( for tablets) , try it and give me your comments,
Amazingly fast!
Cheers
Vatis
thanks
I just registered to thank you for the recommendation. And let me tell you, it wasn't easy using the tablet. Much better browsing experience though
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UC Browser HD ( for tablets)
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Thanks for the recommendation. I tried it. I did not like it. I prefer Dolphin Browser instead.
Chrome is still the best for me...:good:
I prefer the stock browser. Fine for me
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I'm using 'Maxthon Web Browser for Tablet'~ Quite fast for me.
i like stock browser but what i don't like its slow unstable.
Heck my tablet shutdown usualy like once a day if unlucky and i'm not even sure what the cause is.
I've tried out several browsers myself ..
Actually I've installed chrome beta, UC browser HD, Stock and Opera.
The list changes times to times, but only one (3rd party) stays installed OPERA.
For me it's actually the best one, specially in two aspect: downloads management and web page support (last experience was by managing drop box list in a train company website...)
Also try Puffin Browser. Its pretty cool on tab s
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Quick ICS browser, based on stock and it's really fast with much more options, you're gonna live it guys!!
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reptile64 said:
Quick ICS browser, based on stock and it's really fast with much more options, you're gonna live it guys!!
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Wow reptile, really thank you for sharing this with us.
I recall and after testing your suggested browser for hours now I believe quick ics browser is the best for our tablets.
Really thank you mate you made my day!!!! This browser flies!!!! Its like I got a new tablet!
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trying dolphin browser right now seems to work better then chrome.
New tab button is at better location yep i open new tab instead off closing current tab all the time cous well my fingers are to big.
loads responds faster also then chrome beta which is currently better then chrome the non beta.
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trying dolphin browser right now seems to work better then chrome.
New tab button is at better location yep i open new tab instead off closing current tab all the time cous well my fingers are to big.
loads responds faster also then chrome beta which is currently better then chrome the non beta.
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And it also sends every url request, search data etc. to a 3rd party server. So have fun with Dolphin. Thats why i removed it from my devices.
Using Lighting browser atm, feels good, gonna let you know in a couple of days.
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Wow reptile, really thank you for sharing this with us.
I recall and after testing your suggested browser for hours now I believe quick ics browser is the best for our tablets.
Really thank you mate you made my day!!!! This browser flies!!!! Its like I got a new tablet!
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I'm happy I helped you mate and I suggest everyone who's reading this post to try out this awesome browser! I bought the donate version it's cheap and it's a good way to help the guy who did this mod to keep updating it! :laugh: :highfive: :fingers-crossed:
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And it also sends every url request, search data etc. to a 3rd party server. So have fun with Dolphin. Thats why i removed it from my devices.
Using Lighting browser atm, feels good, gonna let you know in a couple of days.
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Don't really care all i do is visit porn sites anyway on my tablet mostly.
Anyway does't seem to matter what browser i use my tablet crashes in any off them.
Even camera app can cause my tablet to shutdown just hoping jellybean is verry soon getting little bit impatient.
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Dear Community
As we all know well the stock browser sucks , after a long research i finally found the best browser at my opinion for Xperia tablet s and i would really wanted to share this with you.
Its UC Browser HD ( for tablets) , try it and give me your comments,
Amazingly fast!
Cheers
Vatis
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Thanks for posting the suggestion. I installed UC HD last night and gave it a test spin for several minutes. So far I do like it better than stock or Dolphin or Maxthon (both frequently shut down and dump me back to the tablet desktop). So far UC HD seems to perform well with no random crashing. Time will tell, >Maxthon seemed stable for awhile also. The one thing I do like very much about UC HD is the scrolling arrows in the lower right corner of the screen. I think that really helps navigating the web page and reduces the tendency for false finger presses on links you didn't mean to "click" on.
Thanks again :good:
2/4/2013-Thought I would update with my experience so far with UC Browser. Since posting the above I have used UC HD for browsing the web, checking e-mail and just general usage. Initially, all seemed great with no problems until the last two days or so. Unfortunately, the browser will close with a message apologizing for the app quitting and gives option to restart the browser or cancel. Once this happens every attempt will recreate the same message. The first time this happened I shutdown the tablet, after clearing the browser cache and history and restarted the tablet. This seemed to take care of the problem for awhile but eventually it begin crashing every time I opened the browser. I have discovered that if I leave it alone for an undetermined amount of time it seems to sort itself out and will begin working properly again, at least for awhile. Seems to be random and not associated with a particular site, it happens right away when opening the app. Hope this gets corrected in a future update. I really like using the browser.
Stock browser is more stablet than firefox, i have the two, but firefox give crash all time
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I've tried all of mentioned in this thread. Finally I found one that is perfect for me. It's xScope Browser.
It's not free, but definitely worth the money.
i really like Boat Browser.. I always have more than 10 tabs open and only boat browser and opera can keep on memory all the tabs that i want, and i can see any tabs that I need, when i want to.. With Chrome and the others, i can have a lot of tabs too, but when i wanna see some tab.. they have to render all over again and is just a waste of time..
I use Firefox because Adblock Plus.
I am getting freezes after 1 minute or less when playing games (have to force shutdown phone).Maybe I did something with performance control (governor and IO scheduler),becouse when i am watching movies,listening music or browsing on the internet i don't get any freezes.I have tried 3 different rom's Rootbox,Helly Bean,Resurrection Remix.It's really annoying,becouse when i want to play something it freezes..Maybe somebody have any solutions about this?
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I am getting freezes after 1 minute or less when playing games (have to force shutdown phone).Maybe I did something with performance control (governor and IO scheduler),becouse when i am watching movies,listening music or browsing on the internet i don't get any freezes.I have tried 3 different rom's Rootbox,Helly Bean,Resurrection Remix.It's really annoying,becouse when i want to play something it freezes..Maybe somebody have any solutions about this?
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What kernel do you use?
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What kernel do you use?
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I have tried "SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta5" and today I tried Dorimanx V9.1 still having same problem
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I have tried "SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta5" and today I tried Dorimanx V9.1 still having same problem
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Maybe the logs will tell you something.
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