My tablet is on its way to my home, while waiting i'm thinking about what apps am i going to use on the tablet, i like to use Chrome as my default browser but is there a way (any possible way/tweak/hack) to make Chrome show the bookmark bar?
I don't use the bookmark bar to access websites fast, i only bookmark javascript bookmarklet, they're very useful, having the bookmark bar like chrome on pc would be so great that i don't have to copy and paste the long javascript code every time.
nooktablet said:
My tablet is on its way to my home, while waiting i'm thinking about what apps am i going to use on the tablet, i like to use Chrome as my default browser but is there a way (any possible way/tweak/hack) to make Chrome show the bookmark bar?
I don't use the bookmark bar to access websites fast, i only bookmark javascript bookmarklet, they're very useful, having the bookmark bar like chrome on pc would be so great that i don't have to copy and paste the long javascript code every time.
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Afraid not.
I find bookmarks a real bugger on all android browsers.
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I have been using the LauncherPro Bookmark Widget with Dolphin as my default browser. I removed the default browser not realizing LauncherPro was pulling bookmarks from the stock browser.
So, question, how do I make LauncherPro use Dolphin for bookmarks. It's currently hunting for the stock browser and spins on "loading."
(considering the current environment around here, I want to mention I did search the forum, went through all LauncherPro options, and checked the LauncherPro site. Maybe I missed something.)
Thanks!
Bumping this to see on anyone has something I could try.
*bump*
I need a solution for this. I always get rid of the stock browser, and i would love for someone to find a way to use the widget with dolphin rather than stock browser.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boatbrowser.free
Simply awesome browser.
It handles extremely heavy Flash websites like Grooveshark like a boss. It's smooth, handles multiple pages well, handles annoying popups well (!) without going ape****. It inherently knows keyboard shortcuts like "CTRL+A" when selecting all the text in a text box. Knows CTRL+C, CTRL+X, CTRL+V. It does *not* know CTRL+F to find, you have to click through to find text, which is one of the very few minor downsides.
It's smooth, elegant... like Chrome for your desktop, except it's for your Prime.
Enable Desktop User Agent mode in the settings and play around with Flash settings til it works for your needs. But it will handle *almost* any flash website you browse regularly, bar none.
Independent review here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/boat-browser-chrome-mobile-safari-inspired-browser-for-android/
I'll give it a shot, I'm always up for trying a new browser. I'll update with an opinion after I check it out for awhile. The reviews on the market are very positive.
josue85 said:
I'll give it a shot, I'm always up for trying a new browser. I'll update with an opinion after I check it out for awhile. The reviews on the market are very positive.
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Please give a bluntly honest review - perfect/great stuff & the ugly - I have a feeling the "ugly" stuff would probably get fixed pretty quickly.
I would give an honest review, but I'm on cloud 9 with this browser currently so I'm currently incapacitated
I'm checking it out now. Seems pretty good so far. Just alot to it and have to get used to the setup. Will report back after longer use.
Damn! I have like 5-6 of the best browsers I'm comparing..lol. lets see if this one is better than stock or opera mobile.
demandarin said:
I'm checking it out now. Seems pretty good so far. Just alot to it and have to get used to the setup. Will report back after longer use.
Damn! I have like 5-6 of the best browsers I'm comparing..lol. lets see if this one is better than stock or opera mobile.
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i have a browser folder with like 5 in it i cant choose
lol, silly name for a browser but awesome looking (reminds me of a chrome/xscope look), I will give it a try
this is a great browser. my only gripe with it is that it takes forever to get back into it from the recent tasks bar. other than that, its just as smooth as opera and it plays flash.
tylermaciaszek said:
i have a browser folder with like 5 in it i cant choose
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Same here. Made a folder called Browsers. This boat browser is really nice. Only thing is the quick settings and taskbar options n everything all over the place. You have to get use to it. I like that it lets you customize the quick setting on the tasknar at the bottom.
ANYONE know how to transfer bookmarks from opera mobile?
looks and feels great, but lacks keyboard shortcuts like ctrl t, ctrl w, ctrl tab and etc. So its not that easy to use while docked (most of time for me). otherwise pretty damn solid browser
Nice! Thanks for the heads up.
My only tiny gripe is that panning while loading is still a little jittery. Dolphin is the smoothest when loading but Boat"s flash prowess might make it my browser of choice.
robomo said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boatbrowser.free
Simply awesome browser.
It handles extremely heavy Flash websites like Grooveshark like a boss. It's smooth, handles multiple pages well, handles annoying popups well (!) without going ape****. It inherently knows keyboard shortcuts like "CTRL+A" when selecting all the text in a text box. Knows CTRL+C, CTRL+X, CTRL+V. It does *not* know CTRL+F to find, you have to click through to find text, which is one of the very few minor downsides.
It's smooth, elegant... like Chrome for your desktop, except it's for your Prime.
Enable Desktop User Agent mode in the settings and play around with Flash settings til it works for your needs. But it will handle *almost* any flash website you browse regularly, bar none.
Independent review here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/boat-browser-chrome-mobile-safari-inspired-browser-for-android/
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Very nice browser. I like it. Doesn't seem very fast, but has been stable and nice to use.
I know the google search bar at the top in ics is not just a google search, since you can adjust searchable items to include other apps, contacts, etc. But I primarily use it as a go to search engine from my home screen.
I have been using dolphin hd browser and while it is the default browser for opening links in gmail, etc, the search bar results always default to the stock browser when you click on them.
How do you change this?
Thanks
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I know the google search bar at the top in ics is not just a google search, since you can adjust searchable items to include other apps, contacts, etc. But I primarily use it as a go to search engine from my home screen.
I have been using dolphin hd browser and while it is the default browser for opening links in gmail, etc, the search bar results always default to the stock browser when you click on them.
How do you change this?
Thanks
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You cannot change because the Search is integrated with Android Browser. I search Google Mobile help and doesn't have a tutorial about it.
Mr.Indigo said:
You cannot change because the Search is integrated with Android Browser. I search Google Mobile help and doesn't have a tutorial about it.
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Maybe it's because i'm using a custom ROM, but i can change the default browser for search...
Have you tried to go to Settings>Apps>Browser and "Delete default values"?
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Maybe it's because i'm using a custom ROM, but i can change the default browser for search...
Have you tried to go to Settings>Apps>Browser and "Delete default values"?
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Yes, the google search bar will still send me through browser. at least the auto complete links.
2 things i like about dolphin
1. gestures
2. twice ive had browser go to a white screen and just freeze requiring to force kill the app. when i reopen it everything is as it was (tabs, etc) before the freeze
you can
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I have been using dolphin hd browser and while it is the default browser for opening links in gmail, etc, the search bar results always default to the stock browser when you click on them.
How do you change this?
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You can change it just click on search bar hit menu button on phone then setting then searchable Items it will show u a check list Uncheck your custom browser and check your new browse tada
Yes you can!
I had the same problem, ended up here, and then startet to test something..
Go to settings, apps, all, browser (yes, the browser you DON'T want to be used), clear defauts. Next time you use the search bar, it will ask if you want to use the default browser, dolphin or whatever other browsers you have installed.
Worked like a charm!
Cheers
Sorry if this sounds a bit dumb, but is there a quick way to skip directly to the internet browser homepage (apart from creating a new window in the menu)?
I was expecting an icon to do it somewhere.
On my old HTC phone there was a menu command to do this directly.
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No.
HTC added that to their browser. Standard Android and even the Samsung browser do not have this.
Most 3rd party browsers too.
I'm not using touchwiz ATM, but I believe that you can just add a bookmark shortcut to your home screen. Then just use that shortcut to access the Internet and it will always open your homepage first.
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Thanks for the replies.
Yes, a bookmark to the homepage seemed an obvious workaround.
I was just thinking that I must have been missing a really obvious button somewhere!
The fastest way I've seen is inside the browser, open up the options and select New Tab. It will open your homepage.
I wish I could get Safari onto Android because when I was on iPhone, it was so easy to use.
I can't find a browser that has these features and it's annoying.
- Swipe back and forth to go back or forward a page (not tab) - This feature is available on iPhone Safari
- URL shows the actual url not the Title of the website. (UC Browser / Baidu)
- No FONT Boosting - I can't read Reddit without hurting my eyes. (Chrome)
- No search bar - Why do I need both a URL and a search bar when the URL can do both.. (I'm looking at you UC Browser)
- AdBlock
- No TABS - I need my space and tabs take up too much space. I just want a URL bar with a refresh button
If anyone knows a browser with those features, please do tell. Or someway to get Safari onto Android?