Just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 from AT&T. Still have the stock android from AT&T running it (ICS. Version 4.0.4). I choose to use the mobile browser version of facebook as the app itself is very slow and buggy in my previous experience. But whenever I click on likes and comments on a post in facebook to see the details, the browser freezes in android. It says "Internet is not responding. Would you like to close it?". I have cleared all cache, rebooted, cleared all cookies, history etc. But it keeps doing this. Interestingly no other website has given me issues ranging from flash rich sites to simple yahoo mail mobile website. Also I never had this problem with the Galaxy S1, my last phone. To reclarify, there is no problem with facebook on main pages like news feeds or my page. But the freezing occurs when you click on comments or likes icon to see the details.
Can anyone help with above or is anyone else experiencing the same issue?
thanks,
K
kkrathi said:
Just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 from AT&T. Still have the stock android from AT&T running it (ICS. Version 4.0.4). I choose to use the mobile browser version of facebook as the app itself is very slow and buggy in my previous experience. But whenever I click on likes and comments on a post in facebook to see the details, the browser freezes in android. It says "Internet is not responding. Would you like to close it?". I have cleared all cache, rebooted, cleared all cookies, history etc. But it keeps doing this. Interestingly no other website has given me issues ranging from flash rich sites to simple yahoo mail mobile website. Also I never had this problem with the Galaxy S1, my last phone. To reclarify, there is no problem with facebook on main pages like news feeds or my page. But the freezing occurs when you click on comments or likes icon to see the details.
Can anyone help with above or is anyone else experiencing the same issue?
thanks,
K
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Seems weird,In my S3 both mobile and desktop version of Facebook are running silk smooth.Have you tried opening same site in other browsers such as Opera,Chrome or Dolphin?
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Seems weird,In my S3 both mobile and desktop version of Facebook are running silk smooth.Have you tried opening same site in other browsers such as Opera,Chrome or Dolphin?
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Thanks for the response. No I haven't. But I am still puzzled. Why it would just not work fine in my stock android browser?
By the way how did you manage to get the desktop version of facebook running. Everytime I try that, it automatically goes to mobile version.
I will try the Chrome. I suppose I have to install it. Would it create a conflict with the stock android?
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kkrathi said:
Thanks for the response. No I haven't. But I am still puzzled. Why it would just not work fine in my stock android browser?
By the way how did you manage to get the desktop version of facebook running. Everytime I try that, it automatically goes to mobile version.
I will try the Chrome. I suppose I have to install it. Would it create a conflict with the stock android?
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I have the exact same problem. I thought it was because I rooted it. I guess an update will fix it eventually. Also, it seems to only be Facebook, so maybe the site is doing it.
Solution
So I finally resolved the problem. I have stopped using the android stock browser and installed the Chrome app. It is working like a charm and no more error messages. I don't miss the stock browser at all and in some ways, Chrome is giving a much better experience.
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hello i just noticed that my stock browser does not work properly, every time that i try to use the web Facebook my browser just freeze and does not work any more some one else with same problem, sorry if somebody else already discussed this
facebook on android is a COMPLETE cluster.
using it on the browser, the app, everything!!
on another note, have you tried a different browser?
now im downloading Chrome will see how it work
I had the same problem. Took the phone back and exchanged it with 4 different phones and the same thing happens every time. Now I just use the app it works perfect.
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same here
Yeah, I have the same problem. It's driving me crazy. I tried a different browser (maxthon) and it did the same thing. Please respond back stating if chrome works for u. Thanx. If i dont have to install the app then that would be great.
dirtyash said:
Yeah, I have the same problem. It's driving me crazy. I tried a different browser (maxthon) and it did the same thing. Please respond back stating if chrome works for u. Thanx. If i dont have to install the app then that would be great.
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Chrome works for me.
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I too thought it was my phone..I had still have this issue, three phones later, and it still exists..I use Chrome Browser now and Facebook works fine but wouldn't you think there would be a "fix" for something like this..Problem is, not enough people give a sh*t about this..Just sayin'...
Experiencing same problems with Dolphin Browser HD... anytime I try to go to a specific post (e.g. a status update or a photo) Dolphin freezes up.
Haven't had the same trouble with Chrome; however, for some reason on Chrome all photos are tiny. As in, "I can't identify people" tiny.
i just flashed the cyanogenmod 10 beta 0.1.0 from jockersax and everything goes well,
the only problem is that i just cannot get opera(any version) to work on jellybean
opera mini next and opera mini open but just dont connect to the internet no matter if im connected to a wifi
opera mobile opens but just stays on a black screen
and i read that if you disable flash it should work
i backed up a version of opera mobile(with flash disabled) and restored it on my jellybean rom!
and it just open and closes right away
any help?
anyone got opera(any version) working on cyanogenmod 10?
i really need the app since my internet is pretty slow
rolgar20 said:
i just flashed the cyanogenmod 10 beta 0.1.0 from jockersax and everything goes well,
the only problem is that i just cannot get opera(any version) to work on jellybean
opera mini next and opera mini open but just dont connect to the internet no matter if im connected to a wifi
opera mobile opens but just stays on a black screen
and i read that if you disable flash it should work
i backed up a version of opera mobile(with flash disabled) and restored it on my jellybean rom!
and it just open and closes right away
any help?
anyone got opera(any version) working on cyanogenmod 10?
i really need the app since my internet is pretty slow
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Opera nor Chrome work on our ICS or JB roms yet. Again, its a known driver issue that will be remedied when official ICS hits from Moto. In the meantime, I've found ICS Browser + to be a great alternative as well as Quick ICS Browser.
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Opera nor Chrome work on our ICS or JB roms yet. Again, its a known driver issue that will be remedied when official ICS hits from Moto. In the meantime, I've found ICS Browser + to be a great alternative as well as Quick ICS Browser.
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The fact is that since the facebook app doesnt work well with my internet, id like a browser that let me use facebook as the mobile site, not the touch site(as seen on the normal browser)
If you would know of an app that let me use it as the mobile app it would be greatly appreciated
I got it flashed to cricket and i have only 1x data...thats why browsing with opera was more suitable for my 1x
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The fact is that since the facebook app doesnt work well with my internet, id like a browser that let me use facebook as the mobile site, not the touch site(as seen on the normal browser)
If you would know of an app that let me use it as the mobile app it would be greatly appreciated
I got it flashed to cricket and i have only 1x data...thats why browsing with opera was more suitable for my 1x
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Both of the browsers I told you about support user agent switching. In the settings of each, there will be a user agent option, switch it to mobile and away you go. You could also try out boat browser. Or better yet, if you want a dedicated Facebook app that loads much faster than the official Facebook app, try out friendcaster.
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Both of the browsers I told you about support user agent switching. In the settings of each, there will be a user agent option, switch it to mobile and away you go. You could also try out boat browser. Or better yet, if you want a dedicated Facebook app that loads much faster than the official Facebook app, try out friendcaster.
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i just downloaded quick ICS Browser and it did not let me change to mobile, it keeps sending me to the touch site, as i have read the other app is not compatible with jelly bean,
thanks i will try Boat Browser right now, wish it helps and if not im just gonna have to wait for an official release for opera, it was stated that it had jelly bean compatibility on the latest update but i guess it doesnt work 100%
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i just downloaded quick ICS Browser and it did not let me change to mobile, it keeps sending me to the touch site, as i have read the other app is not compatible with jelly bean,
thanks i will try Boat Browser right now, wish it helps and if not im just gonna have to wait for an official release for opera, it was stated that it had jelly bean compatibility on the latest update but i guess it doesnt work 100%
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Pretty sure its in the settings somewhere. Have you tried just going to m.Facebook.com then bookmarking that? I know for a fact that boat browser has that option. And opera is compatible will ICS and JB 100 percent. The reason it doesn't work for us is solely due to our lack of proper 2d libs and the way in which opera renders.
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Pretty sure its in the settings somewhere. Have you tried just going to m.Facebook.com then bookmarking that? I know for a fact that boat browser has that option. And opera is compatible will ICS and JB 100 percent. The reason it doesn't work for us is solely due to our lack of proper 2d libs and the way in which opera renders.
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i have read that the reason why opera looks different is because it uses a proxy setting, thats why in my school i can use facebook with the campus' wifi, but just cant find another browser that makes facebook look like i want to, and i had tried all those and it stills give me the touch site(m.facebook.com)
the one im looking for, is apparently the old version of Facebook on browsers, like old phones used to have it.
as you can see on the picturees, the one on the ipod(broken screen) is the one im looking for
and the one in my photon is the one that appears on all the rest of the browsers
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.
BretonGirl said:
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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nxdark said:
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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nxdark said:
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.
nxdark said:
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.
GazaIan said:
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.
Seems like after this latest chrome update, Chrome now freezes when switching between multiple tabs. I'm running latest HTC software version 2.17.605.2 710RD with the latest Chrome update 18.0.1025464.
Tested with another Dinc4 running 2.17.605.2 710RD and the previous version of Chrome 18.0.1025308 with no issues. As soon as that phone was updated to Chrome 18.0.1025464 same issues appeared... rendering Chrome useless.
Anyone else having Chrome issues with their Dinc4?
I have the same problem, though it is intermittent.
Puc. VOLOWI
rblock said:
I have the same problem, though it is intermittent.
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Mine started intermittent but now Chrome is un-usable. Did a full factory reset from boot screen and SD format, still no go. I can open multiple tabs but as soon as I try to switch between them they freeze and load blank pages. Then all the tabs freeze and I have to exit the app and go back in to close the tabs out.
Frustrating...
I posted on the google issue's board and also let HTC know about it as well. Pretty sure it has something to do with the latest Chrome update as the other phone running old version was fine, updated to latest Chrome and now it freezes.
I have this intermittent issue on this device as well as the Asus TF101, so I think it's a Chrome issue, not device-specific.
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+1 happens to me sometimes too
Happens to me as well, since the Chrome UG. I like Chrome but I've switched to Dolphin for now. I just got cloud printing going near the same time as the Chrome update (which required me to load Chrome on my laptop -- connected to my printer). I wonder if there's any connection there??
I'm having the same issue too. It is intermittent and clearing the Chrome cache seems to help for a little while. Really hope they get this fixed.
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I've opened up an issue ticket on the Google ticket site. I suggest everyone with a Dinc4 experiencing Chrome issues star that issue and comment to see if we can get some traction with Google. I'm afraid because we don't own an S3 we won't get noticed...
Issue 159481: Chrome Android Tabs Freeze
Chrome sent out an update 11/28. Issue is still present, no changes.
I'm having this issue as well and it appears to be getting worse and worse. I've also noticed many people on other sites also have this issue with the Droid Inc 4G .
So, so, so frustrating. I wish someone at Google will stumble on this problem. ugh
I've been having issues with the stock browser loading blanks and sometimes just jumping to the home screen instead of loading. Also wants to restart quite a few times. " site not responding would you like to restart?" Espn is the site that likes to restart and this site is the only that likes to jump to my home screen. Anyone else? It only started about the time we got our global update, sooooo.?
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I've been having issues with the stock browser loading blanks and sometimes just jumping to the home screen instead of loading. Also wants to restart quite a few times. " site not responding would you like to restart?" Espn is the site that likes to restart and this site is the only that likes to jump to my home screen. Anyone else? It only started about the time we got our global update, sooooo.?
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Same issue here with browser screen jumping to home screen. Chrome is jacked up and now the stock browser has issues!
I'm on an unlocked Tmobile S5 running on AT&T network w/ NE6 firmware.....rooted with towelroot but fully stock otherwise. No Xposed or any other modules. The only "rooted" thing I've done is AdAway.
Every time I try to load a web page that seems to have pictures or heavy graphics or even using the Facebook app on the phone, it either refuses to load or takes FOREVER. With the web browsers, sometimes I can hit the "x" button at the top and it will show the page (as if it were waiting to load the rest of the images and I stopped it....but it shows most of the page). With the Facebook app, just as another example, the text loads fine, but just blank spaces where the pics would be. Tried Facebook from browser and thought it was better, but only on the first part that it loaded....once I tried to scroll down, same issue.
I have tried 4 different browsers with the same result (stock, Chrome, Dolphin and Opera). I cleared Cache in stock recovery and seemed to help for all of 5 minutes. I have a Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 running stock 4.4.2 and no issues whatsoever....everything loads quick. I have an S3 running 4.1.2 and no problems either. This problem occurs with WiFi or LTE.....doesn't change. I tried every Google and XDA search I could think of.
Anybody offer any help? It is VERY frustrating. Screenshots of what it looks like below.
i have the same issue when google fails i go to dolphin yes it is aggravating.i un install them and then re install them but no luck.
cdjaney said:
Every time I try to load a web page that seems to have pictures or heavy graphics or even using the Facebook app on the phone, it either refuses to load or takes FOREVER.
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You don't give us a lot of detail about your phone or browser configuration to go on but it sounds like a slow proxy. So more than likely your adaway proxy isn't working properly.
Completely disable adaway for a while to confirm. Alternately your carrier may have speed issues, contrast your results from a data vs known fast wifi connection then.
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fffft said:
You don't give us a lot of detail about your phone or browser configuration to go on but it sounds like a slow proxy. So more than likely your adaway proxy isn't working properly.
Completely disable adaway for a while to confirm. Alternately your carrier may have speed issues, contrast your results from a data vs known fast wifi connection then.
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I don't know what other details to give that would be significant. Every browser used was/is used unchanged from the way it was downloaded from Play store, with Mobile user agent. My Wi-Fi typically is 30Mbs/2Mbs and LTE 20Mbs/8Mbs, and afore mentioned tab that works fine using that Wi-Fi.
I did unroot and seemed to fix it. If Adaway is my problem, is there anything I can do to address that? That is one of my primary reasoned for root. Or, is there another ad blocker available?
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I don't know what other details to give that would be significant.
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Troubleshooting is deductive reasoning based on observation, detailed facts and related knowledge. There are some astute members here, but none of them are telepathic, nor can they see the device that you are looking at. It would be in your own interest to provide as much technical detail as you possibly can so that they understand the nuances of what is going on and more effectively help you.
Pertinent details would include browser versions, proxy configuration, adaway build, carrier and city where you are seeing the issue, the results of disabling adaway and whether the issue is present on both data and WiFi connections, a logcat and any other factual details or observations that appear relevant.
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