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Set permanent user agent in browser?

Is there a way to set the user agent to desktop *permanently* on the stock browser? Or do I have to use maxthon or some other browser? Thx
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Type "about:debug" in the browser's top bar(URL bar)
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platinumandroid said:
Type "about:debug" in the browser's top bar(URL bar)
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Actually thats why i created this thread b/c its not persistent. its only active per session. once you close the browser you have to do it again and again....... why can't we just disable "mobile view" permanently? so lame.

he want permanent desktop view.

enkrypt3d said:
Actually thats why i created this thread b/c its not persistent. its only active per session. once you close the browser you have to do it again and again....... why can't we just disable "mobile view" permanently? so lame.
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Your OP didn't specify that you wanted it permanent,all you asked was if it was possible to change it.I haven't had any issues with Dolphin Browser HD freezing up at all & I have Desktop as my UA String & I use Dolphin Browser as my primary browser and use it quite heavily.
Your right about it being lame,I think it should be a option in the default settings.
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platinumandroid said:
Your OP didn't specify that you wanted it permanent,all you asked was if it was possible to change it.I haven't had any issues with Dolphin Browser HD freezing up at all & I have Desktop as my UA String & I use Dolphin Browser as my primary browser and use it quite heavily.
Your right about it being lame,I think it should be a option in the default settings.
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Um what does the subject of this topic say exactly? Derp
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enkrypt3d said:
Um what does the subject of this topic say exactly? Derp
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I guess no one wants to take advantage of this high res screen and see web pages like they are meant to be? Who wants to view web pages in mobile view on a phone like this?

enkrypt3d said:
I guess no one wants to take advantage of this high res screen and see web pages like they are meant to be? Who wants to view web pages in mobile view on a phone like this?
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I also would love a permanent solution as its annoying to always have to change to desktop
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There is a way. It requires editing the strings xml. I have tried, but apktool will not successfully compile anything I mod
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Gotta throw in a bump on this one...really shocked this hasn't been one of the first mods to have been sorted out for this device.

I modded the browser source and compiled it if anyone is interested in it. Persistent ua string and a whole slew of options not normally visible. Require root and 4.0.3.

adrynalyne said:
I modded the browser source and compiled it if anyone is interested in it. Persistent ua string and a whole slew of options not normally visible. Require root and 4.0.3.
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That's phenomenal...where might I try out this mod?
EDIT: nevermind, found your post in the other thread! Will check it out, cheers! (btw hopefully some more folks will take notice of your work, and ideally it would be great if your mod would get a sticky on this forum, given that it should be one of the very first mods that a GN owner would want!)

Browser thumb controls

I don't know if anyone has done any playing around in the browser settings but there is a option called labs and it gives you thumb controls its pretty awesome here is a picture of how it works
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916Coolness said:
I don't know if anyone has done any playing around in the browser settings but there is a option called labs and it gives you thumb controls its pretty awesome here is a picture of how it works
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Yes!! I seen this option on my Epic and could never figure out what it did, recently re-enabled it on my SGSIII and finally figured out how to use it... pure awesomeness once I finally figured out where everything was. I love the extra vertical room it adds by hiding the address bar.

916Coolness said:
I don't know if anyone has done any playing around in the browser settings but there is a option called labs and it gives you thumb controls its pretty awesome here is a picture of how it works
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I was trying to figure out how to use them... and found this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrWe5I8vZUg
Pretty cool

Watch live streams?

Im trying to watch live streams from firstrowsports.eu and it wont play? Any ideas
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You need to sideload Adobe flash.
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Root, install AdFree, side load flash, use the Firefox browser.
Of course you don't need to root, but AdFree is so much better than the browsers ad blocks
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Flash apk should you need it - http://db.tt/tqclUuxi
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Use google chrome browser it will have in built flash that plays all formats of videos.

neiljackson said:
Use google chrome browser it will have in built flash that plays all formats of videos.
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I'm pretty sure chrome doesn't support flash.
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RTC88 said:
I'm pretty sure chrome doesn't support flash.
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I tried it, i agree with you

uofmike said:
Root, install AdFree, side load flash, use the Firefox browser.
Of course you don't need to root, but AdFree is so much better than the browsers ad blocks
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If someone knows of a better way than this, please post. I watch a lot of sports on my phone/tablet and this is the only non-headache way I've found. Firefox not hiding the web address bar when you're on a site and the stream freezing if you choose full screen mode (so I just zoom in until it fills the screen) are both super annoying. Also you have to "tap to load flash" every time you load the page, but other than that it is pretty solid.
It sounds like a pain in the ass but once you get used to what you need to do, it's not so bad. The s-pen is really nice for closing the ads

uofmike said:
It sounds like a pain in the ass but once you get used to what you need to do, it's not so bad. The s-pen is really nice for closing the ads
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all u really need is to sideload Flash, just google for the apk. I literally watched the entire eagles game at work with no stutter on max brightness with the stock browser...worked beautifully. boss was very jealous

netzer119 said:
all u really need is to sideload Flash, just google for the apk. I literally watched the entire eagles game at work with no stutter on max brightness with the stock browser...worked beautifully. boss was very jealous
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I know that. But unless I'm doing something wrong, when using Firefox, you need to "tap to activate flash" each time you open Firefox

uofmike said:
I know that. But unless I'm doing something wrong, when using Firefox, you need to "tap to activate flash" each time you open Firefox
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Go into setting and set your plugin from "on demand" to "enable".

theoner1 said:
Go into setting and set your plugin from "on demand" to "enable".
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Awesome, thanks.
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[Q] Popup Browser at any time, where to get it

I know I saw it somewhere but I cannot find it.
There is an app that can be added to the MultiWindow that will allow you to open a Popup browser at any time. Does anybody know what its called and where I can get it?

S2svetko said:
I know I saw it somewhere but I cannot find it.
There is an app that can be added to the MultiWindow that will allow you to open a Popup browser at any time. Does anybody know what its called and where I can get it?
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Not possible, what I've done is add a bookmark to my homepage and made it always open in pop up browser
Samsung doesnt have an app for it so that you can open a blank pop up browser, not sure what u mean about multiview...
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Here you go
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7devz597ycrcsfl/Popup-Browser.apk

Thank Jinra321
Hot tip. Place this on a default pad in SwipePad so you can always launch it on top of anything.

Dmwitz said:
Thank Jinra321
Hot tip. Place this on a default pad in SwipePad so you can always launch it on top of anything.
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XDA Article
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...er-without-clicking-links-on-the-galaxy-note/
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972869
I use GMD Gesture/SPen control with this, Aircalc, & LilyPad on a launch bar. Works beautifully. (Pop up browser / Calculator / Gtalk+FB Chat)

Thanks all of you guys that is exactly what I was looking for!

I flashed the modded popup browser app, how do I trigger it?

You kust click the icon like any other app....youre talking about popup invoke r right?
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ssCISengineer said:
You kust click the icon like any other app....youre talking about popup invoke r right?
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The icon is on my homescreen. Which means I need to exit an app I'm in, then go to my homescreen to open the pop-up browser.
Is there a way that it can be triggered inside the app I am using?

Oh I see what you mean....no there isnt a wsy ti bring it up like that with that application.
However I'm not saying there isn't another v app that does. ..I just don't know of one
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tomasitoc said:
The icon is on my homescreen. Which means I need to exit an app I'm in, then go to my homescreen to open the pop-up browser.
Is there a way that it can be triggered inside the app I am using?
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You might consider wave launcher which allows you to open another app without first exiting an app. You have to do a swipe gesture from the edge of the screen to get the apps you would like to choose from.

Habit browser

Anyone want to check out a new browser in play store. Very nice and has alot of options. Also very quick response (even for me who don't have lte inmy area yet :banghead:
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Uamore6 said:
Anyone want to check out a new browser in play store. Very nice and has alot of options. Also very quick response (even for me who don't have lte inmy area yet :banghead:
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Nice find bud... its a pretty good browser I like it.
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Cool browser. Wish it supported bookmark folder import. Loosing the hierarchical folder of 300 bookmarks is a no go.
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Uamore6 said:
Anyone want to check out a new browser in play store. Very nice and has alot of options. Also very quick response (even for me who don't have lte inmy area yet :banghead:
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This browser is great. it even supports native flash within the browser. Super fast and excellent controls and the customization options are great. Good find!
**edit**
Wish it had a way to reflow the text shown you Zoom in. This is one thing I really like from opera browser.
-Wizzle

Great browser smooth and fast and supports flash
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wizzlewizzle said:
Wish it had a way to reflow the text shown you Zoom in. This is one thing I really like from opera browser.
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Just tick "Auto-fit pages", and there you go

hasenbein1966 said:
Just tick "Auto-fit pages", and there you go
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I did that and it doesn't change the text to fit on my screen when I zoom in.. is there a different setting I'm missing?
-Wizzle