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I pmed intronauta from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197496 to mod it for our Epic Touch. He sent me this file and instructions. This is for deodexed roms only. Can someone try it and see if this works? I have an odexed rom at this time and didn't want to goto deodexed rom yet since mine is running fine. He said he can make an odex version though.
You must rename /system/app/Browser.apk->Browser.apk.bak and Browser.odex->Browser.odex.bak , put the deodexed version in /system/app and reboot. If it fails and there is a FC, delete data app, wipe dalvik-cache, check permissions in the apk (same as others in the path).
If doesn't work, delete deodexed version and revert the original name for Browser.apk-odex.
Edit: He pmed me back and said it should work on odexed roms also. I tried it and it works. I have the option to choose between Android or Desktop in the settings menu and it sticks after closing the browser.
Have you notified any of the dev's?
You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster
silver03wrx said:
You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster
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I use Opera mobile but the stock browser is faster and smoother than any 3rd party browser I've used including Dolphin. Opera is better than Dolphin imo because it doesn't jump back to the top left of the page when hitting the back button.
nobrakes said:
I use Opera mobile but the stock browser is faster and smoother than any 3rd party browser I've used including Dolphin. Opera is better than Dolphin imo because it doesn't jump back to the top left of the page when hitting the back button.
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nobrakes said:
... I have the option to choose between Android or Desktop in the settings menu and it sticks after closing the browser.
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Does it stick after reboots as well?
KingOfThaJungle said:
Does it stick after reboots as well?
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Yes it sticks after reboot
silver03wrx said:
You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster
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I use Dolphin, and have been since my OG Epic. Interestingly, and I've seen this reported elsewhere, on some sites even though I have the user agent set to desktop I still get the mobile version. Engadget for one does this. Not sure why.
Thanks nobrakes. I've been waiting for this since I bought my E4GT.
IMO, people should be hitting the thanks button....instead of posting "Stock browser sucks". Lol
PsycloneTW said:
I use Dolphin, and have been since my OG Epic. Interestingly, and I've seen this reported elsewhere, on some sites even though I have the user agent set to desktop I still get the mobile version. Engadget for one does this. Not sure why.
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I notice this also with sites that have mobile versions. With Opera it goes to the desktop site though if set to desktop.
12MaNy said:
Thanks nobrakes. I've been waiting for this since I bought my E4GT.
IMO, people should be hitting the thanks button....instead of posting "Stock browser sucks". Lol
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You're welcome but all thanks and credits should go to intronauta, I'm just a messenger.
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You're welcome but all thanks and credits should go to intronauta, I'm just a messenger.
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I'm thanking you for posting it.
Folks have been waiting anxiously for this. Thanks for posting.
I tried this. I now have an option under settings for ua android/desktop but sites still load in mobile. I tried going to about:useragent and the setting still won't stick to anything but custom.
This is the original thread of the BrowserMod for International I9100.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197496
In first post is the source code (diff & files). The xml and smalis related are the same in both systems. Just compare files and build yourself.
dschachm said:
I tried this. I now have an option under settings for ua android/desktop but sites still load in mobile. I tried going to about:useragent and the setting still won't stick to anything but custom.
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Yep. Doesn't stick.
I see what you mean by doesn't stick. I tried going on certain sites and it still went to mobile version. I've been using Opera mobile for a while and didn't run into this issue. I just like how smooth and fast the stock browser is.
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Opera Browser FTW!
Which Opera browser are you using?
radar369 said:
Which Opera browser are you using?
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Opera Mobile
Sorry if this has been asked before, just got my galaxy nexus today. Prefer chrome to stock browser... Are there going to be any negative repercussions if I disable the stock browser entirely?
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Nope. I've disabled it and using Chrome since the day it became available.
martonikaj said:
Nope. I've disabled it and using Chrome since the day it became available.
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how can you use chrome, it doesn't have flash...
Hydera5 said:
how can you use chrome, it doesn't have flash...
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can't remember the last time I used Flash in a mobile browser.... well over a year now since I've done it.
How do you not use flash?? I'm sure you have been to sites and there was a video box just empty. I can't stand that. I love watching videos on my phone.
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The only reason why I haven't disabled it is because I use the scrolling bookmark widget.
I've watched loads of videos with the chrome browser. I'm not sure flash is that wide spread any more...
JayDaKissEP said:
How do you not use flash?? I'm sure you have been to sites and there was a video box just empty. I can't stand that. I love watching videos on my phone.
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I watch plenty of video on the web. Its just all HTML5.
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I've watched loads of videos with the chrome browser. I'm not sure flash is that wide spread any more...
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It really isn't lol. Any website dev that's worth anything has already transitioned away from Flash to make their site iPhone/iPad friendly.
Lol... Awkward, when so many people think flash is one of the biggest reasons to choose Android over UPS devices, when really there are much better reasons than an antiquated web standard... Seriously, I hate flash. Generally have it disabled on Android anyway.
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Yeah, I haven't used flash since I got my phone (3 months). However, I do keep the stock browser enabled because I like the "request desktop site" option. It's useful for the sites where you lose functionality for being on a mobile site (amazon is a good example).
Just my .02
I've disabled the stock browser, no side effects, only thing I miss is the desktop view, and keep forgetting chrome doesn't have that yet..hoping future updates will rectify this
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I dont even add it anymore to my builds, adopted chrome, resource hungry flash must die
leonironchef said:
I've disabled the stock browser, no side effects, only thing I miss is the desktop view, and keep forgetting chrome doesn't have that yet..hoping future updates will rectify this
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This and full screen + quick controls. I think it'll be hard to implement though because they're using a swipe in from the side for switching between tabs... We'll see how they do that.
Chrome is gonna be the wave of the future on Android so we better get used to it
maybe I'm the only one having this issue... does anyone else have an insanely difficult time getting chrome to copy or cut and paste effectively? I seem to have to share the page in Gmail, copy the link from the Gmail app, then paste it where I want it. If I try to just copy from chrome when I go to paste it somewhere, the paste dialog comes up, but nothing will paste. This has happened to me on multiple ROMs. Any ideas?
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maybe I'm the only one having this issue... does anyone else have an insanely difficult time getting chrome to copy or cut and paste effectively? I seem to have to share the page in Gmail, copy the link from the Gmail app, then paste it where I want it. If I try to just copy from chrome when I go to paste it somewhere, the paste dialog comes up, but nothing will paste. This has happened to me on multiple ROMs. Any ideas?
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Copy/paste working fine for me.
Hmm guess I'll reflash my ROM and see how it goes
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The whole flash vs. No-flash is insanely funny.
People will argue that iOS devices suck because they don't have flash (not true) but when a Google browser for their Android device comes out without flash support, it no big deal!
Even look at the Firefox mobile reviews... It is mostly negative reviews because of the lack of flash, but then you read the Chrome for Android reviews and it's all 5 stars and the comment that flash isn't important.
Big LOL. Personally, I use flash all day. Many sites I visit use flash and there is no way around it. My local newspaper is flash; restaurant menus are often flash; many product review sites still use flash and flash games - well... They are obviously flash.
To each, his own... But don't be content with having less features!
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I got the adobe flash player app but some how video will not play on browser. I'm running Whompasaurus V2.1.1
I dont know what browser youre using but in stock internet browser you have to go to... settings.....advanced and in there make sure load plugins is always on
stealth25k said:
I dont know what browser youre using but in stock internet browser you have to go to... settings.....advanced and in there make sure load plugins is always on
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By default is always on.
K.0.0.L. said:
I got the adobe flash player app but some how video will not play on browser. I'm running Whompasaurus V2.1.1
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Where did you even get flash player? I have searched all the markets I have to no avail.
It's probably posted around and you can get it from Adobe's site.
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Where did you even get flash player? I have searched all the markets I have to no avail.
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It comes with the rom, you can also get it from 4shared.com
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It's probably posted around and you can get it from Adobe's site.
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I went to their site and got 'We're Sorry. This content requires Adobe Flash Player, which is not supported by your device. This content can be viewed on a desktop computer or on mobile devices that support Flash Player.'
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931671
since Flashplayer isn't supported, it's going to be hit and miss. Some sites will work, some won't.
I don't use the stock browser. I use Chrome mainly. When I need flash player, I've had decent luck using Boat Browser. Dolphin supports flash player well, but I couldn't get it to work on the GN2. There's some agruments with Dolphin excessively tracking your information or browser habits, but I haven't kept up on it.
Dolphin did look at other unrelated apps info. I emailed them and they wouldn't respond. Anyways it's not the sites it's the browser. Either it works or it doesn't. Enable flash in the settings file of dolphin if that's what you use. I would imagine it's the same for most browsers.
For me, Dolphin crashed every time I tried to open it. I never loaded on the TF700T. It has been a few months since I read about the Dolphin debacle.
Boat has worked for my needs, which is to use Sirius's radio internet radio via web browser since I'm a grandfathered life time member with limited internet radio access; I'm not able to use the Sirius app without loosing my no extra cost internet access.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931671
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Nice. Your thanks meter is now 21
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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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.
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My Verizon G4 only came with Chrome browser. I saw some posts mentioning another stock browser installed on some phones. If you have the other browser, could you please upload the apk?
Same here, just chrome and I'm on Sprint
815. No chrome.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7CDXLAcz1YVcGM0ZGhqR3pIQ0E/edit?usp=docslist_api
T-Mobile USA. Only browser is Chrome.
LG 818 N in India came with some other browser. I am using only chrome
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I believe all the USA phones come with only Chrome. Been using #NoChromo google it for the thread other's are using it as well on the G4 I like it alot. Too bad we can't uninstall chrome.
My LG-H815, softvare V10a-EUR-XX, came with 2 diferent browser... Chorme and stock... on my previous galaxy SIII I used chrome, but I find the stock browser in LG G4 far better than chrome.
Stock browser also come within QSlide apps, so you can launch it from quick settings panel and then resized it to flow over desktop. The button controls for browsing can also be customized inside the browser, so it is realy a great browsing experience.
Here are some pics:
My phone came with the stock LG browser, but I downloaded Chrome because I like it.
frigidazzi said:
815. No chrome.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7CDXLAcz1YVcGM0ZGhqR3pIQ0E/edit?usp=docslist_api
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Thanks for posting it! So far, it won't let me install it. I'll keep messing with it though.
Anybody figured out how to install the browser?
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Yea I am really pissed that the US carriers rip out the stock browser with QSlide. We installed it in the G2 forums but it requires flashing it (I think).
I use the QSlide apps on occasion. Although on the G2, the Phone app would not allow for in-call button presses for Automated Attendant options. I mean it WOULD allow it... but they just weren't passed to the other side. Kinda defeats the purpose because I would have an email open with a conference bridge phone number and connection number. I could dial the number but not enter the number to join.
The Browser was pretty sweet though but irrelevant now that we have dual window I guess, although I think we can only dual windows certain apps. God I want root.
My US Cellular version (LGUS991) only had Chrome as a pre-installed browser, but after having some very annoying (albeit trivial) issues with Chrome on this device I opted to just remove it and opted to use Opera for Android (which I am finding has all the features I liked about Chrome and then some).
I use to be all about Chrome but it seems like it has been dropping the ball for me as of late (on both the Android devices and on my Laptop actually).
Can someone upload the odex file for the internet.apk. I think I may have an idea
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Can someone upload the odex file for the internet.apk. I think I may have an idea
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attached. the entire /system/priv-app/LGBrowser folder from the H810 from AT&T
My AT&T H810 comes with another browser, but I just disabled it because I prefer chrome.
We are looking for the .odex and .apk browser file for the international G4.
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Anybody figure out how to install the LG Browser?
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NardVa said:
We are looking for the .odex and .apk browser file for the international G4.
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Here you go. Browser folder, all the files inside. LG Browser
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I'm on the Verizon G4. I tried putting the whole folder under system/apps and system/priv-apps, set all the permissions the same as the surrounding files and folders and force close every time. I would love to be able to use this browser. Can anyone help?
sometimes the lib file doesn't match with apk...what version of fw you used..
Once i have tried replaced camera apk from e to b, got force close even after clear cache/data..but when replaced with g fw, its working..so i guess you have to try with another version if possible