Chrome Beta is released for ICS. I just downloaded from the market. Any pro and cons compared to the default browser?
Pros
Faster than default browser
Nice transitions
Easy tab management
Cons
No Arabic/Hebrew support (awkward)
no flash
Pretty much the same with visual enhancements
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I find they made the zooming a lot better than the stock browser. It has more of a mobile safari feel to it which I think is a good thing. Also, I love the fact that you can get to the open tabs on your desktop chrome.
There are missing things such as the quick control and the URL bar doesn't go away so you can't have full screen. I think it is also missing the feature to request the desktop version of a page also.
mazenimad said:
Pros
Faster than default browser
Nice transitions
Easy tab management
Cons
No Arabic/Hebrew support (awkward)
no flash
Pretty much the same with visual enhancements
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The no flash is defiantly a deal breaker for me, but hey, remember it is free and still in beta!
Also there is no way to change the UAString which means it will always be stuck in "Mobile" until/if they add the ability to change it (All websites will come up in mobile view).
Great info here. I was not aware of the lack of flash, but everyting else seems ok. Since it is just Beta, I am hoping for some great improvements. Browsing is WAY faster!
Cons:
- no flash... Ever
- pages run as mobile with no option to switch to desktop
- no accessibility options ... Can't run pages with inverted Colours
- runs as a service, eating up precious ram
- no chrome extensions - vs. Firefox mobile with plugins, Chrome is pathetic
I have no idea why anyone would use this as a primary browser, considering the stock browser is superior is almost every way.
It is just a Beta release.....
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Hydera5 said:
The no flash is defiantly a deal breaker for me, but hey, remember it is free and still in beta!
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Flash will not ever be coming. So don't hold out for it.
Herman76 said:
It is just a Beta release.....
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Is that how we justify crappy, unfinished software?
The browser is what it is, featureless.
EP2008 said:
Is that how we justify crappy, unfinished software?
The browser is what it is, featureless.
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Beta means that you can't complain for it missing something.
Google likes to "release early and iterate quickly". Which means a lot of things come out as Beta.
Immediately after getting ICS on my TF101, I installed Chrome Beta, it is nice, but as others have already said:
Pro:
- bookmark sync, i just LIKE IT, works same as desktop chrome: start typing url and it will autocomplete from your bookmarks... missed it on old browser.
Con:
- No arabic support (while default browser does support arabic)
- No flash, which i don't need much, i have it disabled on default Browser.
will it ever support extensions? that will be great
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Is that how we justify crappy, unfinished software?
The browser is what it is, featureless.
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I hope you're joking..
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I hope you're joking..
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Which part? The way people use the term beta or the fact that there aren't many features?
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I see people didnt bring up the fact that you cant get rid of (at the very least) the status bar like you can with the Google Labs option in the stock ICS browser. Id use Chrome beta every second I was online with my SGN if I could "maximize" the screen.
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Which part? The way people use the term beta or the fact that there aren't many features?
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I'm not questioning features, i'm questioning your expectations of a BETA product and your understanding of what BETA means. It seems to me that you're expecting this to be some magical browser from day one, which it is certainly not - that's why it's a damn BETA!
You guys are not aware of this pro:
It stops redirecting websites, just like desktop browsers. Opera, Dolphin, Firefox, or stock browser doesn't have this.
For me, this is the biggest plus.
When you email yourself or someone else a page using Chrome on your GN? Does it leave the subject blank? It's driving me nuts!
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Just trying to get some feedback on the the launch of the chrome beta and how it compares to the stock ICS browser. Even after the 4.0.4 gapps update Im feeling they're pretty similar in speed. Overall Im not not yet sure which one I prefer. Hopefully your insight will help me out.
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The UI/UX is far superior, but it lacks critical features to make it a replacement - at least for me.
We'll see in a few months when a better developed version comes out.
I heard that Chrome is a good browser. I think i will download it once flash gets support on it. Still may give it a go than delete it afterwards. I have the newest GAPPS though so i do notice a difference in speed as far as the stock browser.
no full screen and hide status bar was a dealbreaker. hopefully it will be added in later.
The UI is good, love how the tabs work, and the speed is okay.
I notice that some pages will automatically zoom in, then zoom out, and then zoom in again while the page is loading, without me ever touching the screen. Very distracting.
Also sometimes the zoom goes too far in.
And I can't render pages in desktop mode.
I probably need to wait for another beta release or two before it's ready for me.
I've noticed it to be a bit more of a battery hog compared to stock browser. Once they add support for extensions and some more features I will switch.
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charlieb620 said:
I heard that Chrome is a good browser. I think i will download it once flash gets support on it. Still may give it a go than delete it afterwards. I have the newest GAPPS though so i do notice a difference in speed as far as the stock browser.
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Chrome will not be getting flash.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&q=chrome+android+flash
Hoping for improvements in the laggy typing (esp in URL bar) and "request desktop site" to show up then it'll be 100% primary.
I'm sticking with the stock browser, more than enough for me. I tried out chrome, wasn't a big fan but I don't hate it though. I didn't like was the look of it, it was disappointing.
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I noticed that too :/ but hopefully that'll be improved
I like it overall, but I think i like the stock browser a little more
comparing a beta with a out of beta software is like comparing a pair of chop stick with toothpick.
as of right now, i set chrome as default because it is faster than the stock browser. chrome offer keyboard prediction, which hands down a win for me.
This
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I still like dolphin hd best. Stock + as a close second. Chrome is nice for a first offering.
I personally can't stand Dolphin HD. I used to use it a lot back in the day, but now it just seems too bloated and laggy. I really like Chrome beta, though I'll stick with stock ICS Browser (especially with the 4.0.4 update) for now.
I did notice that Chrome beta cannot handle proxies. I can use the Wifi at work just fine with ICS Browser (I have the proxy info entered in the System Wifi settings) but Chrome beta cannot seem to use those same settings, so it just fails and gives a generic error message that is actually meant for the desktop version of the browser.
I'm really digging chrome so far. Tab handling is awesome and so much better than stock. Directly syncing open tabs from chrome on the computer is awesome. Syncing all bookmarks from chrome is awesome.
The only thing missing is flash but who cares. It is used little enough these days and I don't usually need to see those pages on my phone anyway.
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I'm really digging chrome so far. Tab handling is awesome and so much better than stock. Directly syncing open tabs from chrome on the computer is awesome. Syncing all bookmarks from chrome is awesome.
The only thing missing is flash but who cares. It is used little enough these days and I don't usually need to see those pages on my phone anyway.
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Exactly.
I haven't run into any bugs yet, and it syncs. I even switched back to Chrome from Firefox on the desktop because I want tab sync (and Firefox Mobile just doesn't seem usable to me).
I really like Chrome but if I want flash I have to use stock browser. I think stock browser is excellent too though..
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Adaptive zoom on double tap is a huge advantage of Chrome over stock in my opinion
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Here i can find the historic log in Chrome?
And about native browser 4.0.4? Where i can find? Needs root for update it?
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I'm definitely loving chrome . Already am using it as my default browser. Its fast and pinch to zoom is butter. The tabs are fun little add on too, I like the whole 3d effect. The only things I miss from stock browser are the on screen controls and ability to request desktop site easier. Even though it doesn't really bother me to scroll down the page to get the desktop site, and then from what I've noticed , once you click on desktop site for one website , every website after that automatically loads in desktop form , which I think is great. I think for the initial beta release Google has done a great job. Definitely like how it dominates all the HTML 5 tests too
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I like the native web browser application that comes with the phone, but too many times I feel when I scroll on a page, the page doesn't move.. and I need to scroll again.. or there's a lag with the scrolling. Regardless, what do you think is the best browser to use on the Galaxy Nexus for performance? I have plugins set to on demand btw.
I don't have any browser problems. Fast and responsive on stock.
Google Chrome is a good alternative browser for ICS.
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I don't have any browser problems. Fast and responsive on stock.
Google Chrome is a good alternative browser for ICS.
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Whenever I've tried Chrome and scroll there's block of white that take forever to load the rest of the page. The native app is snappier than Chrome IMO. I'm on the latest CM9 btw.
Been using Chrome Beta because I'm a total Chrome addict on my laptop machine. Everything just integrates perfectly, including address and form autofill data.
The stock Browser works good though can't fault it. Much improved over the 2.3 browser for sure.
Ics + browser is easily the best imo. Built off the stock one with enhancements I worship that damn browser. Especially with the quick control edits for 3 rings, gestures, etc.
Chrome would be good but its not as smooth and is choppy. And I loathe its service that runs constantly.
Chrome beta for me
I swap between the stock one and chrome beta.
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Ics + browser is easily the best imo. Built off the stock one with enhancements I worship that damn browser. Especially with the quick control edits for 3 rings, gestures, etc.
Chrome would be good but its not as smooth and is choppy. And I loathe its service that runs constantly.
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I just downloaded ICS+, and I notice a significant difference.. thanks for the recommendation!
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I swap between the stock one and chrome beta.
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same
Another chrome beta addict over here.
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Maybe you should change the kernel or something. It seems like your setup problem because I don't have any problems with stock browser or any browsing in general.
Chrome is really good but I like the fact that the stock browser can render pages in b&w.
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Just tried ICS+...not impressed at all. It crashed twice, the menu ring failed to appear most of the time, and some pages took ages to load.
Uninstalled.
Stock browser in my opinion.
I must be the odd man out here,I use opera ;D
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Stock browser for flash web and chrome beta for the rest
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Stock browser for flash web and chrome beta for the rest
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This is exactly what I do.
Chrome all the way.
ICS+ works for me! Much better than stock in terms of fluidity!
I'm using chrome beta at the moment
Currently in terms of performance I think the stock browser is better on balance due to the flash integration. Although its very close to chrome on the other aspects of performance.
I'm going to stick with chrome though as I don't really use flash content and its still in beta so the performance can only get better.. makes sense to get used to it.
Oh and the chrome icon is nicer.. looks better sitting in my dock
Anyone here experiencing lags with Google's Chrome browser for android? I did not experience this before, but with the new update yes.
The scrolling is stuttering so bad :/
P.S. I'm on XZXperience 2 ROM for Acro S
Send them a report instead of making new unnecessary thread. We aren't Google and we can't help you.
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Send them a report instead of making new unnecessary thread. We aren't Google and we can't help you.
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I'm not necessarily asking for help, I'm just asking if someone else LIKE YOU is experiencing the same issue, are we clear here? No need to get mad -_-
And no, THIS IS Q&A SECTION for fcks sake, noobish/unneeded threads ARE TO BE INSIDE HERE, not in the development section since it's for DEVS.
Chrome for Android, or for our device, simply sucks IMO. Slow when switching back/forward and has an incredibly annoying bug when you're searching for something on Google(ironic) and when you input letters, they misteriously get deleted, switched around, etc. It works when you're searching from the address bar but when you're on google.com and editing the search field, things get messed up seriously.
I can not recommend Opera Mobile enough. It's fast as hell and offers more features IMO. If syncing your browsing history is not of huge importance, switch to Opera.
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Chrome for Android, or for our device, simply sucks IMO. Slow when switching back/forward and has an incredibly annoying bug when you're searching for something on Google(ironic) and when you input letters, they misteriously get deleted, switched around, etc. It works when you're searching from the address bar but when you're on google.com and editing the search field, things get messed up seriously.
I can not recommend Opera Mobile enough. It's fast as hell and offers more features IMO. If syncing your browsing history is not of huge importance, switch to Opera.
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Yey finally some constructive feedback! Thanks! Will try out Opera
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Yey finally some constructive feedback! Thanks! Will try out Opera
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Opera Mini doesn't have Flash Player but Opera Mobile support it. You don't have to install Flash Player, it's builded in browser. You can also try new Opera Beta, which is theoretically same as Chrome.
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I appreciate other users' comments, but nothing will replace Chrome!
A few lags but... Still Chrome!
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Chrome for Android, or for our device, simply sucks IMO. Slow when switching back/forward and has an incredibly annoying bug when you're searching for something on Google(ironic) and when you input letters, they misteriously get deleted, switched around, etc. It works when you're searching from the address bar but when you're on google.com and editing the search field, things get messed up seriously.
I can not recommend Opera Mobile enough. It's fast as hell and offers more features IMO. If syncing your browsing history is not of huge importance, switch to Opera.
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This was fixed already.
@topic: Chrome (Beta) is on my phone for two main reasons only: In case I need my favorites from the PC and to use incognito.
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This was fixed already.
@topic: Chrome (Beta) is on my phone for two main reasons only: In case I need my favorites from the PC and to use incognito.
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Yes, for a while...got back again in the last version.
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I can not recommend Opera Mobile enough. It's fast as hell and offers more features IMO. If syncing your browsing history is not of huge importance, switch to Opera.
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Not anymore, since with the last update they messed the whole thing up. I experience drastic lags during the most simple tasks (scrolling mobile sites).
if looking 4 speed, try naked browser, fast n simple but wid not so gud interface...
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Google Chrome lags a lot in ICS,JB better..n
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Dnst said:
Not anymore, since with the last update they messed the whole thing up. I experience drastic lags during the most simple tasks (scrolling mobile sites).
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True, though I like the new UI, it's not as swift as it was. Also takes ages to start up so I switched to Chrome, which indeed is better on JB.
update is badly executed
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revan17 said:
Chrome for Android, or for our device, simply sucks IMO. Slow when switching back/forward and has an incredibly annoying bug when you're searching for something on Google(ironic) and when you input letters, they misteriously get deleted, switched around, etc. It works when you're searching from the address bar but when you're on google.com and editing the search field, things get messed up seriously.
I can not recommend Opera Mobile enough. It's fast as hell and offers more features IMO. If syncing your browsing history is not of huge importance, switch to Opera.
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It isn't just your device, I am on the Galaxy Nexus and simple things like starting up and typing a URL is very laggy. I will try Opera Mobile, I'll miss the browser sync though.
I' m experiencing lag and crashes with chrome in the new JB ROM..
I don't get why people use chrome, opera etc when the stock browser is smoother, simpler and has better functionality.
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If you want smoothness, use Chrome Beta.
It is smoother than Chrome. And I love it's new functions.
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I don't get why people use chrome, opera etc when the stock browser is smoother, simpler and has better functionality.
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Because... it is too simple.
Except it can save offline reading.
I also use the stock browser which work perfectly.
Each time I try a new browser, I come back to the stock one which has no major issue compare to others
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Because... it is too simple.
Except it can save offline reading.
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The stock browser can do almost everything except from sync. U can use flash too (u have to install that first). Also the quick controls are very useful.
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Had to share about this web browser to my fellow Nexus brotherns.
It incorporates all the different main highlighted features of other big named browsers into one and its simply awesome and to top it off..its free and fast.
Check it out in the Play Store, its called Next Browser and its from the Go Launcher Dev Team.
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Just downloaded. Looks pretty nice... similar to the new Google scheme. I usually use Dolphin, but this looks very promising so far. Love that I can exit without hitting back twice.
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Is not a bad browser , is fast and smooth but has way too many overwhelming features that are getting in your way...
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I thought it was okay but couldnt really get excited so went back to Chrome. Glad you're liking it though
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mdcykkk9 said:
Is not a bad browser , is fast and smooth but has way too many overwhelming features that are getting in your way...
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Just curious as to what? Only thing that's kinda annoying to me is when scrolling side to side on a site the extensions bar opens up I don't use extensions so being able to disable that window would be nice.
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Rss feed news reader is totally unnecessary in a browser, useless extensions, tab switching is inconsistent , slide from left only and not from right, could be better like chrome, start up time is little slower ...no tablet support, no desktop and tablet sync... and ui could be little better-different ...
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Rss feed news reader is totally unnecessary in a browser, useless extensions, tab switching is inconsistent , slide from left only and not from right, could be better like chrome, start up time is little slower ...no tablet support, no desktop and tablet sync... and ui could be little better-different ...
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The news reader only opens if you swipe over to it and its built into one window..
A lot of people use extensions so that's why its there..but I myself don't use them and like I said above it would be nice to be able to disable the plugin window from opening up.
Not sure what you mean tab switching is bad seems pretty easy to me? Start up time seems fast to me? Can't comment on your other responses as I only have my Nexus.
This browser just did come out not long ago so I expect them to refine it more in future versions.
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I still believe is very good browser ... but the only thing that i prefer from this browser over chrome for example is the smoothness of it and not the features that's trying to sell
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mdcykkk9 said:
I still believe is very good browser ... but the only thing that i prefer from this browser over chrome for example is the smoothness of it and not the features that's trying to sell
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Hey that's cool glad I could give you an alternative.
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It's not bad.
The extensions thing is annoying and wastes the right side swipe.
Tab switching is a little clunky. Chrome is better and smoother.
No full screen.
No tab sync
Nothing that improves chrome but a few things that are worse.
Oh and it FC when I press home button on one site I visit. Same as xscope. I think that site does something odd because it's the only one, however chrome has no issues with it.
... Uninstalled
Chrome is garbage:good:
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Chrome is garbage:good:
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Chrome is so much better than every other browser is not funny.
Some other browsers have one or two things that are cool though.
jarayn said:
Chrome is so much better than every other browser is not funny.
Some other browsers have one or two things that are cool though.
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Subjective... Next browser supports flash full browser Support:good: chrome NO....
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Subjective... Next browser supports flash full browser Support:good: chrome NO....
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So the author of "chrome is garbage" is refuting my post for being subjective?
Of course it's subjective... I wrote it, is unlikely to be someone else's opinion.
There is only two things I can think of that chrome doesn't have.
Flash support. This is worthless to me but some people want it I guess.
Some sort of decent word wrap or page fit on resize. Not major but would be nice.
Tab, bookmark and history sync. Tab switching. Full screen. These me than make up for formatting for me.
If I wanted flash for some reason I would use aosp or this I guess. But I don't.
chrome eats a lot of memory though
it heats up the phone wtih constantly using
it LAGGS
there are many other browser,like mozilla(or many other),that are faster
don't believe me?just check the user reviews under the app in playstore
I personally use Opera. It's fast and I love it. With the new update they made, they literally remade the whole browser! Looks and feels better! =)
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i gave it a try yesterday its not bad. i'll probably stick to dolphin for the time being.
Does this support fullscreen mode?
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I personally use Opera. It's fast and I love it. With the new update they made, they literally remade the whole browser! Looks and feels better! =)
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i think I'm the only one who finds the new opera mobile browser is garbage.i take chrome over that one..
i just stick with the old version opera mobile browser..12.1.4..better performance.dont understand why they change the layout & looks of it.. the old opera just works & well organized..
I always felt Web browsing was too sluggish on my T800. It even felt felt like pages would take a long time to load... as if my internet was slow.
I saw in another thread someone mentioned that the stock browser performed better for them, so I gave it a shot. Man, what a difference. It is VERY noticeably more responsive. Smooth scrolling, pages load faster (though I still feel not fast enough... no idea why).
Why does chrome perform so poorly on this tablet? Or is it that the stock browser is just that much better?
I wish I could import my browsing history, bookmarks, etc from chrome. Main reason why I used it.
Anyone else noticed how bad chrome runs on this tablet?
Did you try downloading try Chrome you for Samsung devices from the Play Store? Ive heard it makes a big difference in performmance...
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Did you try downloading try Chrome you for Samsung devices from the Play Store? Ive heard it makes a big difference in performmance...
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I'm just as disappointed as you especially when chrome is a Google product. Lately I've been using Opera for tablet and it's much better then all of the other ones. There are some minor bugs but nothing i can't live with.
It is rather slow on this tablet.
The thing the stock browser does best is embedded videos. It is almost at PC level performance. In Chrome or Dolphin forget having a positive experience. In Dolphin videos take 10 seconds to load then constantly buffer.
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Did you try downloading try Chrome you for Samsung devices from the Play Store? Ive heard it makes a big difference in performmance...
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Can you link? Can't find this in playstore.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.deviceextras.samsung
I installed it after reafing the Play Store reviews yesterday where people claimed that it improved their experience immensely, but im currently using Chrome Beta and only switched to it from the stock browser at that time so I cannot say really if it is an improvement for me or not. So far so good though. Maybe some regular chrome users can give it a try and report back.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.deviceextras.samsung
I installed it after reafing the Play Store reviews yesterday where people claimed that it improved their experience immensely, but im currently using Chrome Beta and only switched to it from the stock browser at that time so I cannot say really if it is an improvement for me or not. So far so good though. Maybe some regular chrome users can give it a try and report back.
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Hmmm. I'm running Chrome Beta as well and I guess it seems to load pages faster. The way that Chrome does bookmarks continues to annoy. 3 clicks. Every time I want to access a bookmark it takes 3 clicks, menu, bookmarks, bookmark. Could Google literally make it any harder? Neater Bookmarks which works so well on Chrome desktop isn't available on Android. Also I can't even add a new bookmark to my desktop bookmarks from my tablet. And in Kit Kat Google removed the ability to sync the stock browser with Chrome bookmarks. No worries, want to just import your bookmarks into the stock browser? Sorry you can't do that now either. It's as if instead of fixing Chrome they are trying to force us into using it by breaking everything else.
How about a bookmarks sidebar Google? I mean would it KILL you?
Don't you just hate it when that nifty software "upgrade" breaks all of your favorite features?
Chrome keeps your browser history in sync on all devices, so no need for bookmarks, manual syncing, whatsoever.
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Chrome keeps your browser history in sync on all devices, so no need for bookmarks, manual syncing, whatsoever.
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That is if you want to use Chrome. Before KitKat you could sync Chrome bookmarks with the stock browser. No more. Also you cannot add a bookmark to your desktop synced Chrome bookmarks. Try it. You can't. So so lame.
Just tested. Samsung tablet hack doesn't make stock Chrome any faster. Does seem to speed up Beta a bit. Considering all of the other hassles Chrome browser delivers almost not worth it.
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Stock browser is still superior to Chrome Beta even with hack.
Chrome beta works pretty well
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I installed it after reafing the Play Store reviews yesterday where people claimed that it improved their experience immensely, but im currently using Chrome Beta and only switched to it from the stock browser at that time so I cannot say really if it is an improvement for me or not. So far so good though. Maybe some regular chrome users can give it a try and report back.
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Does this work with Chrome Beta?
Atlas browser. I'm in love witth it right now. For me, it the fastest browser on this device. It's In beta right now. It also uses the L Preview interface. Check it out.
glad i read this thread to find the Samsung Chrome app so thanks for posting that.
i tend to ignore threads from the start that contain words like "suck" or "stupid" as they tend to be childish rant threads
xRevilatioNx said:
Atlas browser. I'm in love witth it right now. For me, it the fastest browser on this device. It's In beta right now. It also uses the L Preview interface. Check it out.
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Atlas shows promise but a couple things make it not yet competitive with the stock browser:
1) It needs a dedicated bookmarks button on the menubar. As far as I can tell you have to click menu then bookmarks and then your bookmark. 3 steps just like Chrome. I could have missed the dedicated button if there is one.
2) The bookmarks tree collapses every time you select a bookmark. It should reopen to the last folder you had open so you don't have to drill down each time.
3) Doesn't seem to play embedded videos yet. It will play them on the YouTube website but could not get them to launch in other websites.
4) It is a little slower to load Web pages with Javascript enabled than stock browser IMHO.
Nice start but not a stock replacement yet.
mitchellvii said:
Atlas shows promise but a couple things make it not yet competitive with the stock browser:
1) It needs a dedicated bookmarks button on the menubar. As far as I can tell you have to click menu then bookmarks and then your bookmark. 3 steps just like Chrome. I could have missed the dedicated button if there is one.
2) The bookmarks tree collapses every time you select a bookmark. It should reopen to the last folder you had open so you don't have to drill down each time.
3) Doesn't seem to play embedded videos yet.
4) It is slower to load Web pages with Javascript enabled than stock browser IMHO.
Nice start but not a stock replacement yet.
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i have little issue with Chrome EXCEPT THIS SITE UGHH! the reloading of every page causing me to mis-hit and go to the wrong link makes Chrome + XDA so painful
also since i use a Note 3, Laptop/Desktop , Tab S, Tab Pro, etc.,. and cant live without my bookmarks all being there i have to ask how you guys not using Chrome deal with this issue?
fletch33 said:
also since i use a Note 3, Laptop/Desktop , Tab S, Tab Pro, etc.,. and cant live without my bookmarks all being there i have to ask how you guys not using Chrome deal with this issue?
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I sync my bookmarks and S Notes across all my Samsung devices using Samsung Account syncing.
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I sync my bookmarks and S Notes across all my Samsung devices using Samsung Account syncing.
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so what do you do about the bookmarks for your pc? that is often where my generate from to be used on Sammy devices later.
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so what do you do about the bookmarks for your pc? that is often where my generate from to be used on Sammy devices later.
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I don't sync my pc bookmarks with my mobile devices. My activities on the pc, financial transactions, paying bills, etc I don't typically use on my mobile devices. (I travel every week so my pc doesn't get much other use) The few that I use on both (XDA) I just save on one device then it syncs with the rest.
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I don't sync my pc bookmarks with my mobile devices. My activities on the pc, financial transactions, paying bills, etc I don't typically use on my mobile devices. (I travel every week so my pc doesn't get much other use) The few that I use on both (XDA) I just save on one device then it syncs with the rest.
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thanks
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so what do you do about the bookmarks for your pc? that is often where my generate from to be used on Sammy devices later.
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As far as I can tell the only browser which allows for complete unlimited bookmarking across all platforms is Maxthon. They have a nice desktop browser and seamlessly syncs over the cloud with your Android Maxthon. Also easy to import bookmarks from other platforms. The ONLY thing that makes me nuts about Maxthon is that every time you choose a new bookmark from your bookmark tree it opens it in a new tab so you end up with 80 tabs open. There is no way to turn this off and no reason for it. It is like they created the perfect browser then left one insanely stupid thing right in the middle of it, like a supermodel with broccoli in her teeth. Tons of people complain about this on their message boards but they never change it. For some reason THEY think it's a good idea. It's not.
Anyway for multiplatform bookmark syncing and fast browsing you can't beat Maxthon - just that one damned stupid "feature" makes it just a little less that perfect.
If you try this use the Fast version, not the Tablet version. Embedded videos are super fast using this.
UPDATE. Damn this latest version of Maxthon BLAZES.