Chrome not sticking as default browser - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

I can't seem to get Chrome to stick as my default browser. I'll set a link as Always, but then have to do it every time I open it. Keep giving me the option of Chrome, Internet (stock), and Maxthon (which I also have installed for Flash and some other things).
Any trick to getting Chrome to stick as default. In the past I've managed to get other browsers to stick, but no luck with Chrome.

It might be a bug in the rom you are using. If it bothers you that much; make a nandroid, flash a stock rom, and check if the problem persists. If it doesn't try reflashing the rom you are currently using. If the problem shows up again, you know it's a bug in the rom.

I can't seem to get Chrome to stick as my default browser. I'll set a link as Always, but then have to do it every time I open it. Keep giving me the option of Chrome, Internet (stock), and Maxthon (which I also have installed for Flash and some other things). <br />
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Any trick to getting Chrome to stick as default. In the past I've managed to get other browsers to stick, but no luck with Chrome.
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Any easier route would be to freeze all the browsers with apps like Titanium Backup and with doing this it won't prompt you to select a browser anymore.
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Flash enabled Chrome browser?

Honestly, I tried many browsers out there, but I still love chrome, and love the little things it has. Only thing I dont like is how flash is not supported. Is there a way to get flash on Chrome, or is there no ways to get that? I tried searching for similar topics, but I couldnt find any.
If there is no way, can you recommend a browser that is like chrome, but with flash?
Stuff I like about chrome are:
1. I like how I dont lose my tabs even after closing the app (task manager) or even shutting off the phone
2. I like how chrome auto fills the url, such as if I type xd, it autofills all the url l
3. The smoothnews, and the speed.
Thank you!
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Nope..there isn't. All mobile browsers do not support flash anymore. U might be able to get it on dolphin or firefox but I found it to be unreliable. It worked with some basic flash i used as a test but not for a local news site when a brush fire was going burn down my home.. Ur supposed to get the app for whatever ur trying to do with flash but obviously u cant find an app for some things like local news... so you just speed home and drive crazy the old way.
The dependency is two fold.. one is android version and the other is browser version. So if you run android 2.0 and ancient browser then you have flawless flash
BTW Opera mobile is faster than chrome and it does all those things u liked (not flash tho). I only use chrome on desktop but I test it on android with every new version. It's still slower on some sites.
Aww thats too bad I guess.
Thanks for the recommendation. Ill trybout opera
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Firefox, Still a RAM hog ?

When I had ICS on my HTC Vivd, I had a bad experience with Firefox, then I tried Dolphin browser.
Has anyone used either yet ? Hows that working out for you?
AKA_Rizzo said:
When I had ICS on my HTC Vivd, I had a bad experience with Firefox, then I tried Dolphin browser.
Has anyone used either yet ? Hows that working out for you?
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I use Firefox specifically for a couple of sites that don't allow me to save usernames and passwords. There is an add-on that you can install that forces it to remember passwords, even if the site is configured not to. My experience has been really good with Firefox, but I only use it for limited reasons. I use Chrome as my daily driver for normal web surfing.
I used to love Dolphin, but constant force-closes made me switch back to Chrome. Good browser, although right now I'm having a strange issue where occasionally Chrome completely locks up when on the XDA website after loading a page-- I have to clear it from memory and reopen it for it to work.
I downloaded Firefox. Refreshed RAM is same as before.
With that the option to Sync all my bookmarks from my Macbook, I removed Chrome and the Stock browser and am using FF with Adblock exclusively.
Not only that it was a ram hog. It makes the device raises temperature than normal. My fave is Boat.
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Chrome :Locking Up
russilker said:
I used to love Dolphin, but constant force-closes made me switch back to Chrome. Good browser, although right now I'm having a strange issue where occasionally Chrome completely locks up when on the XDA website after loading a page-- I have to clear it from memory and reopen it for it to work.
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I also have a huge problem with this on new Nexus 7. Dolphin Browser was locking up also until i unchecked flash in settings. I installed firefox just to get around this issue. I am new Android user and cant believe that the Chrome browser, built by Google canyt navigate this site.
I actually went back to my Ipad to see and had no problems navigating XDA. Then again Ipad does not have flash.
Wayne

Dolphin browser crashing for anybody else?

Dolphin browser is crashing a lot on my G Pad running Mahdi KitKat ROM. It does it mostly when I'm searching or zooming in. I love this app but can't deal with the constant crashing. I'm also open to suggestions for other browsers. I need syncing with chrome on my PC and flash if possible.
clemson77on said:
Dolphin browser is crashing a lot on my G Pad running Mahdi KitKat ROM. It does it mostly when I'm searching or zooming in. I love this app but can't deal with the constant crashing. I'm also open to suggestions for other browsers. I need syncing with chrome on my PC and flash if possible.
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Have you tried installing Chrome from the play store? It will of course sync and should work just fine. Otherwise post the Mahdi thread about your issue with dolphin.
clemson77on said:
Dolphin browser is crashing a lot on my G Pad running Mahdi KitKat ROM. It does it mostly when I'm searching or zooming in. I love this app but can't deal with the constant crashing. I'm also open to suggestions for other browsers. I need syncing with chrome on my PC and flash if possible.
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Can't speak of Mahdi ROM but i am rooted on stock and the first time I put dolphin on it crashed constantly. I uninstalled rebboted then reinstalled and its been working fine ever since
jionny said:
Can't speak of Mahdi ROM but i am rooted on stock and the first time I put dolphin on it crashed constantly. I uninstalled rebboted then reinstalled and its been working fine ever since
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I reckon flash player is to blame. I know you have no interest in this, but uninstall the flash player and see if dolphin isn't stable. Flash is at this point patched up with frameworks in order to work. Prolly not the most stable thing in the world.
Dolphin with flash is what I use when I absolutely need flash and it may take a few reloads or crashes. If I can I just use Chrome..
crash on Dolphin
clemson77on said:
Dolphin browser is crashing a lot on my G Pad running Mahdi KitKat ROM. It does it mostly when I'm searching or zooming in. I love this app but can't deal with the constant crashing. I'm also open to suggestions for other browsers. I need syncing with chrome on my PC and flash if possible.
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You can send Dolphin a crash report in Dolphin Settings > Help > Send Feedback > Stopped unexpectedly.
I often send it in this way. You guys can try it to let Dolphin know your issue.
xjeternity said:
You can send Dolphin a crash report in Dolphin Settings > Help > Send Feedback > Stopped unexpectedly.
I often send it in this way. You guys can try it to let Dolphin know your issue.
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I've sent many reports to them. They just updated the app but it still crashes a lot. It's a shame because Dolphin runs much faster and has support for flash. But until then, I'll have to stick with Chrome.
Curious, I got the same problem with Opera, it crashed all the time either in stock ROM or CM11. Chrome is OK..

[Q] Dolphin Browser Crashing

I have installed dolphin browser both way Side loaded, and From Google Play but it always crashes. I have uninstalled, install again and no luck. I have tried with flash installed and without flash, but nothing seems to help. Do anybody has an answer?. I'm currently running Cm, but I like dolphin better.
I had the same problem with Dolphin crashing. I switched to Chrome and it's working well.
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TX for your comments but I want to take advantage of flash.
Otreblada said:
TX for your comments but I want to take advantage of flash.
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One of the threads in general, I think the list of apps that can be sideloaded or something, has a link to a dolphin browser with flash that works on my AFTV without crashing.
Otreblada said:
TX for your comments but I want to take advantage of flash.
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Firefox?
I was running into the same issue.
What worked for me was disabling Dolphin JetPack.

Latest v5.02 update and browsers

Anyone notice that Dolphin, Boat Browser for Tablet and Maxthon browsers seem to force close a lot since this latest update? I notice it most at IMDB.com when browsing pretty hard through it. Just poof, and back to desktop.
flhthemi said:
Anyone notice that Dolphin, Boat Browser for Tablet and Maxthon browsers seem to force close a lot since this latest update? I notice it most at IMDB.com when browsing pretty hard through it. Just poof, and back to desktop.
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I have applied the latest OTA (yesterday) and use Boat Browser. I've not had one FC or issue as you describe and just went to imdb.com without a problem.
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3DSammy said:
I have applied the latest OTA (yesterday) and use Boat Browser. I've not had one FC or issue as you describe and just went to imdb.com without a problem.
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Maybe I need a full reset.....I was in there (IMDB) last night and added a few TV shows to a list and removed some and searched for others. At about 5 minutes with Dolphin the screen locked up and then it went to Home. Tried the others I mentioned and they fell short too doing the same things....
But the stock browser is doing fine....go figure.
flhthemi said:
Maybe I need a full reset.....I was in there (IMDB) last night and added a few TV shows to a list and removed some and searched for others. At about 5 minutes with Dolphin the screen locked up and then it went to Home. Tried the others I mentioned and they fell short too doing the same things....
But the stock browser is doing fine....go figure.
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Did a full reset yesterday and after a few minor issues things seem like they're back to normal. I use Apex Launcher and maybe I didn't get it setup right, but I was getting warnings about widgets not loading properly. I emptied all screens of all widgets and still would see the warning at start and end of the Intellecast app. So I switched the default loader back to Touchwiz. No errors. Rebooted and then restarted Apex and reset it as default launcher. Now, no problems.
Yippie!

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