I know dolphin browser HD and skyfire have options to change the user agent in the settings but some sites that I have tried force the mobile version anyways. With that said, is there any method of fully spoofing the user agent to desktop? Any help is greatly appreciated.
"Open your browser, enter "about:debug" (without quotes )into the address bar, then hit the "Go" button on your keyboard—don't tap the search/URL suggestion that comes up. You'll notice that the browser now does, well, nothing. But hit your Menu key, choose the "More" option, then select Settings. Scroll down some, and you'll see a new collection of advanced options there, including a "UAString" option. Click that, then choose between Android, desktop, or iPhone user strings to change what browser web sites think you're visiting with. "
SELECT "DESKTOP"
Try this and see if it works for you.
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OP is using Dolphin and Skyfire browsers, which don't need about:debug for UA spoofing.
I could be wrong but I remember reading somewhere that some sites are able to use your installed Flash player to determine that you're not using a desktop browser. I think there was a modified Flash player that worked around that to allow you to view sites like Hulu, but I don't know where one could download it. Maybe search the forums for Hulu Flash player?
Good luck!
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I am trialling Opera Mobile and Opera Mini on my phone, and I'm getting slightly irritated that now and again, whilst browsing and hitting certain links, I am being asked which browser to use as default for that type of action.
What I really want is when I'm using the stock browser, the phone will just stay in that browser and not suggest the others. And vice versa. And I don't want to set a defaut browser for anything.
Dunno if I've made myself clear?!!
If functioning properly, it should only ask you which browser once for each particular condition. Just be sure you check the box to set your selection as default before making the selection. But every time you install a new browser, it will start the process over again. As long as you don't change anything, you should see that dialog box only a few times, and probably never again.
I have Opera, Dolphin, and the stock browser coexisting on my phone just fine.
I had this issue as well. What you do is when it prompts which browser to use from your stock browser, select the stock browser. When the prompt originates from your alternate browser, select the alternate browser.
Ok thanks guys, I will do as you've suggested.
I've avoided checking the "default" box so far as I wasn't really sure what I was agreeing to, ie was it:
1. Default this type of link to always open in Opera
2. Default this type of link to always open in Opera when browsing in Opera
What you have said makes sense now.
Has anyone figured out how to set the default's browser user agent as desktop? I know we can use request desktop site, but then it does not always work if you already some mobile sites. I did about:debug and was able to change the user agent to desktop, but it was only a temporary fix. Anyone know how we could change Desktop to default?
The setting in about:debug sticks for me but the browser still tends to pull mobile sites for some reason.
I don't know sorry. But I do know that you can do it with Dolphin HD browser if you don't mind using a different browser (I don't really like Dolphin to be honest..)
This is a really annoying feature. I totally loved the freedom that came with default user agent as desktop now i am stuck with forced mobile versions of websites
Something that i used to laugh at iphone users for. Whats going on with google
Type about:debug in the browser URL. Then recheck settings
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the about:debug is not the solution! Stop recommending it. It has to be redone every reboot or everytime browser not used in a while.
Does anyone know how to make the browser default to Desktop? There's nothing I want to see in mobile view.
Type "about:debug" without the quotes in the address bar of the browser and hit go. A message about java will show up on the top. Click it and ignore any errors. Now hit menu and settings. there will be a new option called debug. Click it and go to uastring change it to desktop. Restart the browser and your done. You might need to reboot not sure
Thanks.. That worked great until I rebooted. Youtube still went to the mobile site. I went back to the java menu and the agent was still checked desktop. Works fine as long as the java script console is on.. Might have to use another browser..
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Thanks.. That worked great until I rebooted. Youtube still went to the mobile site. I went back to the java menu and the agent was still checked desktop. Works fine as long as the java script console is on.. Might have to use another browser..
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I know on htc devices using about:debug was only good for that browsing session. You'd have to redo it anytime you close then reopen browser. You could try to set your homepage to about:debug to make it a little easier, but the browser would have to be modded to force it to keep those settingd. Its on my list of things I want to do but will likely be quite a while before I get to it. Search the forum for browser UAstring mod. You may find something that can help. I know some htc roms had it, not sure about samsung though.
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Use a different browser. Maybe dolphin or xscope or firefox.
I guess I'll use Opera, it works just fine and the desktop agent stays. I liked the stock browser and got used to it. Oh well, no problem.
Anyone who uses Chrome on their PC will know what I mean when I say is there any Android browser that allows you to search different websites from the navigation bar? For instance in desktop Chrome if you want to search youtube for Lady Gaga you just type in "youtube.com Lady Gaga". Is there any Android web browser with that kind of functionality? Android Chrome doesn't seem to do it.
Thanks for any help.
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Anyone who uses Chrome on their PC will know what I mean when I say is there any Android browser that allows you to search different websites from the navigation bar? For instance in desktop Chrome if you want to search youtube for Lady Gaga you just type in "youtube.com Lady Gaga". Is there any Android web browser with that kind of functionality? Android Chrome doesn't seem to do it.
Thanks for any help.
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I use the stock browser and Chrome in that way with no problems. I think, there is something wrong with your settings.
I just reinstalled Chrome on my phone and typed in "youtube.com Lady Gaga" and it didn't work, it just searched on Google. Is there a setting you have to turn on?
As far as I know, the mobile version is fairly new and didn't see any options to enable it. Desktop chrome came with it already functional. The only mobile variation I found was using Firefox w/ the youtube add-on. Which sucks because I hate Firefox.
I love the dolphin browser you should try that one not sure what you are trying to do.
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I just reinstalled Chrome on my phone and typed in "youtube.com Lady Gaga" and it didn't work, it just searched on Google. Is there a setting you have to turn on?
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In Chrome on desktop, you can / have to go to options / search settings and set up these shortcuts (if not already present). I've only just started with new Android device - I assume there is a similar place to set such on handheld. e.g. On my desktop, type 'w' 'p' '<space>' auto-changes the address line to 'search wikipedia' (or like wording). I assume you see the same on your desktop when you type 'youtube.com', as per your message.
If nothing else, you can do '"lady gaga" site:youtube.com", in the mean time.
Hello all,
I wanted to write this little guide for those of you who haven't figured out how to keep the desktop view when tethering on your laptop or desktop computer using T-m.... I try not to have many keywords referring to our providers so this keeps a secret among us, if you are reading this you know what network Im talking about. I've been using this method for a while now with no problems at all.
I AM NOT IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS FROM THE RESULTS OF THIS MODIFICATION.
This works with google chrome. I haven't tried, but Im sure it should work with firefox as well.
Open Chrome:
-Go to this link Chrome Agent Switcher.
-After installing the add-on you should see a little mask to the right of the address bar on your chrome browser.
-Click on the mask and click Settings.
-Create a new custom user agent, name it anything you want, but as the user agent string put this "Mozilla/5.0", group name could be anything you want as well.
-Click Add
-Restart Chrome (this is probably unnecessary but it just feels right lol)
-Click the mask again and choose the new user agent you just created.
-Restart Chrome again (this is probably unnecessary but... you know lol)
-You should now be able to browse the web again with desktop view.
**Sometimes the first time you open Chrome you'll receive the "T-m..." page. Dont mind this just navigate to the page you want and all should be good from there.
asainz320 said:
Hello all,
I wanted to write this little guide for those of you who haven't figured out how to keep the desktop view when tethering on your laptop or desktop computer using T-m.... I try not to have many keywords referring to our providers so this keeps a secret among us, if you are reading this you know what network Im talking about. I've been using this method for a while now with no problems at all.
I AM NOT IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS FROM THE RESULTS OF THIS MODIFICATION.
This works with google chrome. I haven't tried, but Im sure it should work with firefox as well.
Open Chrome:
-Go to this link Chrome Agent Switcher.
-After installing the add-on you should see a little mask to the right of the address bar on your chrome browser.
-Click on the mask and click Settings.
-Create a new custom user agent, name it anything you want, but as the user agent string put this "Mozilla/5.0", group name could be anything you want as well.
-Click Add
-Restart Chrome (this is probably unnecessary but it just feels right lol)
-Click the mask again and choose the new user agent you just created.
-Restart Chrome again (this is probably unnecessary but... you know lol)
-You should now be able to browse the web again with desktop view.
**Sometimes the first time you open Chrome you'll receive the "T-m..." page. Dont mind this just navigate to the page you want and all should be good from there.
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Works unless you want to watch YouTube or until T-Mobile bans you . Check out my post to stop tmobiles bad policy and from trying to charge you to use your own data you already paid for .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35820296
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