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Stock Browser reflow/resize issue

I'm using the ROM below with the stock browser.
The issue is this, if I scroll to either the top or bottom, then double click, text resize does not occur. I have to double click twice for it to reflow/resize. This behavior only happens immediately after scrolling to either extreme (top or bottom), and does not happen in the middle of the page.
I would expect it to resize with a double click anywhere on the page. I don't see the significance of being at the extreme top or bottom.
I wouldn't mind switching browsers, but have yet to find one that does the reflow as well and as accurately as the stock one.

gpz1100 said:
I'm using the ROM below with the stock browser.
The issue is this, if I scroll to either the top or bottom, then double click, text resize does not occur. I have to double click twice for it to reflow/resize. This behavior only happens immediately after scrolling to either extreme (top or bottom), and does not happen in the middle of the page.
I would expect it to resize with a double click anywhere on the page. I don't see the significance of being at the extreme top or bottom.
I wouldn't mind switching browsers, but have yet to find one that does the reflow as well and as accurately as the stock one.
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Try this stock aosp browser with green highlights. Not only will it resize/reflow properly, it is also quicker/smoother. Just use root explorer or the root option on ES file explorer to replace your existing browser in the system/app folder.

Thanks for the link.. Is there a thread that discusses this ?

Just updated to the above browser. Same issue.
I wonder if it's a bug in something else. I don't have time to try a fresh install/wipe right now, so i'm hopeful someone's experienced this issue before and figured out a fix. I wonder if it's somehow related to whatever state the system is in when scrolling to either extreme...

gpz1100 said:
I'm using the ROM below with the stock browser.
The issue is this, if I scroll to either the top or bottom, then double click, text resize does not occur. I have to double click twice for it to reflow/resize. This behavior only happens immediately after scrolling to either extreme (top or bottom), and does not happen in the middle of the page.
I would expect it to resize with a double click anywhere on the page. I don't see the significance of being at the extreme top or bottom.
I wouldn't mind switching browsers, but have yet to find one that does the reflow as well and as accurately as the stock one.
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Download Opera Mini or Opera Mobile - both are by far the fastest browsers on the market (IMO) - it will also give you the ability to sync book marks and what not to your computer as well
Juss FYI

Improving IE9

I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this. And I believe there are some alternatives in the marketplace that do something similar (surfcube coming to mind). But here is what I think IE9 should do to make getting to your open tabs easier. You could also use this same concept to pivot to your favorites.

There will be a problem when you are zoomed in.
The gesture will conflict with scrolling.
One way around that is you only get to tiles when fully zoomed out, but then the idea is not that great anymore, it will be confusing for some people.

nizzon said:
There will be a problem when you are zoomed in.
The gesture will conflict with scrolling.
One way around that is you only get to tiles when fully zoomed out, but then the idea is not that great anymore, it will be confusing for some people.
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He said "Edge-Pixel-Detection", so you have to swipe from outside the screen into the screen to complete this gesture, which would work perfectly

Great idea. I would also add a similar page for bookmarks on the other side.
Or just give us Opera

DeathLamp said:
He said "Edge-Pixel-Detection", so you have to swipe from outside the screen into the screen to complete this gesture, which would work perfectly
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Thats not very intuitive now is it?
There must be many better ways than this.

There are a lot of similar features hidden throughout Windows Phone that you have to just find or learn from someone else.

Not really when it comes to gestures, right?

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Not really when it comes to gestures, right?
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Actually there are quite a few gesture and tap-and-hold type of features that are not at all intuitive (meaning, most people would probably not discover them on their own, unless by accident). Just look at the features of the SIP. I would bet that at least half of WP7 users still don't know that you can tap-and-hold the symbols toggle, and then slide your finger over a symbol to select it, which causes the symbol key set to be dismissed and returns to the alphabet key set.

but there might be problems in landscape mode, where some phones have capacitative buttons at the bottom it would get annoying if you accedentally hit the back button every time u wanted to switch tabs

epkfaile said:
but there might be problems in landscape mode, where some phones have capacitative buttons at the bottom it would get annoying if you accedentally hit the back button every time u wanted to switch tabs
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Yeah I was actually thinking about this, especially after seeing the video of Windows 8, where they actually have this implemented. On Win8, it is from the top and bottom, and I was thinking, that wouldn't work on the phone because of the capacitive buttons. The solution my thoughts ended on was that when in landscape mode, it would work like Win8, and you would slide from the top and bottom (which is really the side, the same side that in portrait mode you would be sliding from). So the only thing that would really change is the gesture your hand is performing would change from a horizontal one to a vertical moving gesture.

RoboDad said:
Actually there are quite a few gesture and tap-and-hold type of features that are not at all intuitive (meaning, most people would probably not discover them on their own, unless by accident). Just look at the features of the SIP. I would bet that at least half of WP7 users still don't know that you can tap-and-hold the symbols toggle, and then slide your finger over a symbol to select it, which causes the symbol key set to be dismissed and returns to the alphabet key set.
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Not exactly sure what this SIP feature you are talking about but there is a big difference with features having multiple gestures for the same feature, than haveing two different features with almost exactly the same gesture.
Thats not the same thing, its more confusing.

tiny17 said:
I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this. And I believe there are some alternatives in the marketplace that do something similar (surfcube coming to mind). But here is what I think IE9 should do to make getting to your open tabs easier. You could also use this same concept to pivot to your favorites.
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If you try our SurfCube browser for WP7, you can see that we have already implemented this and a lot more, with an added 3D twist.
Here is a demo video:
Cheers,
András

All I need is a back button (cause seriously who uses forward) and a tab button and IE9 would be awesome. I like the idea of using your finger to swipe and view tabs, but instead it would be smarter to use a multi-fingered gesture. As said before, scrolling would get interfered with, and because you only scroll with one finger a two finger swipe would work.

Good idea.
But there are tons of simpler, if less effective, ways of opening tabs or favs. Instead, they chose to simply replace them with menus on Mango, as well as removing the very cool top black address-bar, replaced with a huge and ugly grey one, even in landscape. ù
So, my impression is that they simply borked the interface because they don't have a clue, and any good suggestion like yours will go into the trashbin, if anyone that matters actually reads it.
Also the single page for favs and history was very cool. And ie9 doesn't load most wordpress mobile-view comments. Way to go ie team, nice direction.

Edge-pixel detection is one of Nokia's more stupid ideas. Even the people who are being paid to demo the handsets mess up quite regularly, swiping from the edge when they want to scroll, resulting in unwanted app switching. It's a badly thought out concept, which is why nobody else has done it.

Anyone Else Really Digging The Address Bar At The Bottom?

First time really using Mango. I just love the bar at the bottom in IE. As mobile's get bigger it's stunningly awesome. The only thing left I want is for it to hide and I'll swipe to go get it and swiping tabs.
Very cool feature. Thought I would hate it at first.

Its different. But they really need to revamp I.e. N quick and accessible back and forward buttons
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I second that, what with these huge screens now it's so easy to get to, whereas before was a bit of an effort, especially if you're in bed using it lying down.

bmstrong said:
First time really using Mango. I just love the bar at the bottom in IE. As mobile's get bigger it's stunningly awesome. The only thing left I want is for it to hide and I'll swipe to go get it and swiping tabs.
Very cool feature. Thought I would hate it at first.
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I don't get it - why do you like the address bar being permanently stuck there? Do you really need to constantly look down and be reminded of what site you're on?
Back / Forward / Favourites / Tabs buttons like on iOS (or WP7 pre-Mango) would be far more useful. I honestly can't see how being able to see the URL of the site is a cool feature; would love it if you could explain..

Aphasaic2002 said:
I don't get it - why do you like the address bar being permanently stuck there? Do you really need to constantly look down and be reminded of what site you're on?
Back / Forward / Favourites / Tabs buttons like on iOS (or WP7 pre-Mango) would be far more useful. I honestly can't see how being able to see the URL of the site is a cool feature; would love it if you could explain..
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You should read better. He just likes the new position. But he clearly said that he would want it to hide after a few seconds.

I love the address-bar at the bottom and I agree it would be even more awesome if it had autohide after a few secs.

I prefer it at the bottom with no autohide. when i am done reading a site, i want to type a new address or go to favorites, not mess with trying to make it reappear.
It also is following windows 8 metro IE 10. It's the same way.

ROCOAFZ said:
I prefer it at the bottom with no autohide. when i am done reading a site, i want to type a new address or go to favorites, not mess with trying to make it reappear.
It also is following windows 8 metro IE 10. It's the same way.
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Besides the fact that the IE10 address bar on Windows 8 DOES hide on left click.

dkp1977 said:
Besides the fact that the IE10 address bar on Windows 8 DOES hide on left click.
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It hasn't on my tablet. I'll retest it tonight but i don't remember seeing it on the customer preview.

I like it at the bottom as well

ROCOAFZ said:
It hasn't on my tablet. I'll retest it tonight but i don't remember seeing it on the customer preview.
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Just tap anywhere on a site that doesn't contain a link. Your address bar should disappear. At least it does on my W8 CP when I left click.

On my Trophy, the address bar at the bottom is a pain for me. I do a lot of single-hand typing - when the address bar was at the top, it was easy to 'thumb', but now its just not as easy...more risk me dropping the phone etc.
Plus I now sometimes accidentally press the windows or back button as well, when selecting the bar.
A simple option in settings would be nice.
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dkp1977 said:
Just tap anywhere on a site that doesn't contain a link. Your address bar should disappear. At least it does on my W8 CP when I left click.
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confirmed. Not sure why i didn't notice the behavior. You have to wait for the site to finish loading before it will minimize. on Windows 8 CP

Its good and there should be a button to swap tabs at the side of the address bar.

I feel like Windows Phone 8 will bring a lot of gestures and UX elements from Windows 8. For example IE will be full screen on the phone and you would swipe from the top bar to bring up the menus.. Super awesome I think. Then in the menu you can add the address bar, back and forward buttons or whatever common functions you need in IE.

i don't care if the address bar is at bottom or on top. i need the "find on page" back. i almost stopped using the browser.

weatherx said:
i don't care if the address bar is at bottom or on top. i need the "find on page" back. i almost stopped using the browser.
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There's a JavaScript that does exactly that. Add it to your favorites and voila, you have your find on page feature back. Not as convenient as having it as part of the menu though.

Web browsing question

Hey all, just got my S3. Have been living on a G2 for a full 2 years. Had no issues, didnt see a need to upgrade. But I finally did.
I do a lot of news browsing on my fone, part of my job, i was able to double tap the text portion and my G2 would center and fit to screen just the text of the articles. Havent been able to figure out that on my S3. Is it even possible or do i just have to try and zoom and landscape view everything?
Another quick question, quick closing web page currently viewing. Say I was reading an article on one webpage and another window had say um er porn, how would i quick close the porn and go back to the article. (girlfriend is a quiet walker)

I use xscope browser, swipe to the side and the screen changes to your other open page and dbl tap zoom works.
Ridin the Mystic jellybean unicorn on my pimped SG3

Regarding the text resize issue, the default browser should have that functionality. Check that settings > advanced > auto fit is enabled. If I was worried about hiding pr0n fast I would just hit home and open something random. It'd be like to key presses. I'm guessing switching tabs would have to be the same or more.

MrMakeveli said:
Regarding the text resize issue, the default browser should have that functionality. Check that settings > advanced > auto fit is enabled. If I was worried about hiding pr0n fast I would just hit home and open something random. It'd be like to key presses. I'm guessing switching tabs would have to be the same or more.
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but that does not explain the pants around the ankles....

Stock browser has a reading mode. On a lot of sites press the green R in the address bar. Not quite the same but can be nice to use.
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jcbofkc said:
but that does not explain the pants around the ankles....
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This made me chuckle.
Why not just hit the home button ?
Is it really more believable to be going at it to an article about stool softener, solar panels, or Obama than your homescreen ? Homescreen's probably less awkward than Obama, man, unless your girlfriend is into that.
Also, browsers have tabs. Just switch tab ? Delineate browser usage by function ?
Or just look at porn together or something that way you don't have to hide it. :good:

Thanks guys, the autofit actually helped a lot.
"checking for hemoroids" is a good excuse for the pants around the ankles. Has worked for me.

How close Youtube minimized window?

When I am browsing videos in Youtube, and want to look at more info, I'll click on it. It then opens and starts playing. But when I hit back, instead of closing, it minimizes to a small window. No matter what I do, I can't get the darned thing to close without completely backing out of Youtube. I click on the vertical ellipsis, no close command; no X to close.
Any suggestions?

You have to swipe the small video from right to left to exit out video. Swipe video up expands it again.

Yeah.. You have to swipe... You probably missed the little arrows telling you what to do the 1st few times

ReggieSmith said:
Yeah.. You have to swipe... You probably missed the little arrows telling you what to do the 1st few times
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Thanks so much.
X is the standard for almost everything else, or press and hold for options, or have an ellipsis menu . It seems that Google loves to make changes to their software, and make it less intuitive by adding a new way to do it.