i never heard of it until i downloaded omegas rom and thought it might be a cheap knockoff browser. I gotta say.. its freakin awesome. By far my favorite. I love the interface of it better then the stock and chrome
if you would like, check it out. Its in the playstore for free!
never heard of this brower before. i also downloaded omega and love it rom and brower
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i never heard of it until i downloaded omegas rom and thought it might be a cheap knockoff browser. I gotta say.. its freakin awesome. By far my favorite. I love the interface of it better then the stock and chrome
if you would like, check it out. Its in the playstore for free!
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I've tried just about all of them and still come running back to Dolphin+Jetpack.
Im using boat browser for default
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I haves used Boat browser for about 5 months. Haven't found anything I like better. Might upgrade to the pro version soon.
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I've used boat browser for a very ling time
Tried all browsers, major and minor ones, but still think boat is better.
If you want another really good one, try ucbrowser
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I have been using boat browser since my sensation days I love it.
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Ditto, boat's my default also. I switch between boat/dolphin/sky fire depending on how it handles flash
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I used Xscope for years after getting my first Android, the first MyTouch, Boat browser was the first one that was able to pull me away from it. I kept trying Dolphin, Chrome, Firefox, Maxthon, Opera, UC, Puffin, Angel, ICS Browser +, all of them but it was always Xscope and now it's Boat. It's so fast, has everything you need and nothing you don't, support for flash, a few themes (i still use the default black though), it's great, I don't have a single bad thing to say about it.
I use Boat as my default browser, too.
The only thing is that sometimes, it takes a few attempts to select a link within the page unless I play with the zoom in/out and then open it in a new window.
Other than that, I really like my Boat.
I really like boat, but it crashes when I try to play flash contents. It works fine on firefox... I cant find any fix for it :/
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I use Boat as my default browser. Tried Dolphin, Firefox, Xscope, Next, Ocean, Chrome, Stock, and others, but I always go back to Boat.
Boat browser has always been my favorite/"download" browser. If the download fails you can just push retry and it usually picks up where it left off. I once started a download at around 9 in the morning on 4g, it failed cuz I have horrible reception at work, and I resumed when I got home on wifi with no problems
I have Chrome, Opera, Stock, Chrome, Dolphin and Boat on my phone, and I always return back to boat. It's just great.
I use dolphin because of lastpass integration.
I have boat installed for flash sites
I tried Boat Browser because others have suggested it but I didn't see any advantage to it over Dolphin Browser. I also use the Dolphin Lastpass plugin; really handy! FYI: the new Dolphin Browser Beta supports Flash Player!
http://dolphin-browser.com/beta/
Boat Browser used to be a simple, clean, and intuitive er imo. Then, it got all big and fancy, adding extensionions, pro keys, etc... It's frankly just not the same.
However for those looking for something clean, I've given Next Browser a try... Not bad, but I do prefer Chrome (sans the lag - just gotta clear cache every now and then )...
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I use dolphin because of lastpass integration.
I have boat installed for flash sites
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+1 Seems like no other browser can do this correctly.
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I love boat browser
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I still use the free version of Boat. It's simple and straightforward. If I need to bookmark anything, I open up Chrome.
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What do you guys think the best browser is? The stock browser is good but one problem I found is that you can't download some files, like rar.
Firefox is another good browser in been using but it doesn't have flash player, which is a huge bummer.
What do you guys use, and why?
Hi,
I use skyfire 4.0 , just because it is straight forward
Others like Dolphin HD. personally i dont as when you scroll left or right a menu pops up - could be deactivated i guess !!. Dolphin also has gestures which is a great feature
Oat23 said:
What do you guys think the best browser is? The stock browser is good but one problem I found is that you can't download some files, like rar.
Firefox is another good browser in been using but it doesn't have flash player, which is a huge bummer.
What do you guys use, and why?
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for me stock is best. To be able to download all files use app from market http://market.android.com/details?id=com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
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That fixes my only complaint for the stock browser. Thanks
I've used dolphin,miren and opra but Samsung stock is snappy and stable.
Thumbs up for Samsung Browser.
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for me stock is best. To be able to download all files use app from market http://market.android.com/details?id=com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
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ty vitalij u save my day too,just test it and it did the work
I have used opera mini and didn't like it, skyfire was good but stopped me downloading anything like apk's etc for some reason.
Now using dolphin and think its great
I use dolphin hd. Used it across 3 generations of android
Phones and still love it.
I would deffinately say dolphin browser is the best.
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It has to be the stock browser for me, does what I need it to and the only one which gives iPhone level smoothness on browsing on android.
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Dolphin mini for me. Streamlined version with all the bloat removed, everything just works in it and its blazingly fast.
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for me stock is best. To be able to download all files use app from market http://market.android.com/details?id=com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
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Dam ..How did this one slip through the net lol
Very useful app dude..
i use dolphin as it lets me take off the notification bar, when i view video.
For me Opera Mobile wins. Full screen, extremely fast, super smooth scrolling, nice interface. Also, Opera always reflows the text, when using pinch to zoom, which the other browsers don't.
Boat Browser, not popular but really rocks
Stock browser works great. Only thing is I have to use opera mini for some websites.
Mini dolphin is pretty good also. I personally don't like dolphin hd.
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How do disable mobile version on stock browser(permanent)
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for me stock is best. To be able to download all files use app from market http://market.android.com/details?id=com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
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LOL HILARITY ENSUES! For a while I've been wondering if this was possible and man, only because I'm interested in the SGS 2 I wandered in here and found this solution!
Thanks a lot!
Miren Browser. As fast as Dolphin Mini but with more features and less ugly than Dolphin HD. All the above mentioned just uses the phone's browser engine to render anyways so performance should be the same as stock more or less.
Use Opera Mobile occasionally because it's even faster than stock, but some pages don't render correctly and/or links fail.
Only use Firefox when none of the above work correctly with a website.
Do you have a cab file for that browser? Would like to try it, but can't find it in the Android market.
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So I'm tired of using like 3 different browsers for different applications. I use Firefox because its what I use on my desktop and I like the look and feel. I use chrome for the simplicity and speed sometimes, going to try switching to chrome on my desktop, I liked the bookmark sync Firefox has I think chrome has it too. But not everything works on chrome... I have to use stock browser for things like checking my sub trust account. And then there's Opera browser I like because I can make everything in desktop mode. What browser(s) do you guys use and is there just one I might be able to use instead of all 3?
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You tried dolphin browser hd?
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So I'm tired of using like 3 different browsers for different applications. I use Firefox because its what I use on my desktop and I like the look and feel. I use chrome for the simplicity and speed sometimes, going to try switching to chrome on my desktop, I liked the bookmark sync Firefox has I think chrome has it too. But not everything works on chrome... I have to use stock browser for things like checking my sub trust account. And then there's Opera browser I like because I can make everything in desktop mode. What browser(s) do you guys use and is there just one I might be able to use instead of all 3?
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I use all of them to but I prefer opera mobile
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firebane said:
You tried dolphin browser hd?
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I tried that but I really like the sync bookmarks that Firefox has. Possibly chrome too, haven't looked yet.
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Chrome - Everything
Stock - Porn that requires flash
tazb said:
Chrome - Everything
Stock - Porn that requires flash
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That's the deal breaker for me.
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You can request a desktop version of almost any site with the stock ics browser by just hitting the menu button and checking that option.
I use Opera Mini for everything.
The Chrome browser doesn't have flash?? Is it going to get it?
I'm currently using the stock ICS browser in CM9 and it gets the job done. Previously I used Dolphin Browser HD.
Im using stock browser too its really fast and can do java/flash within less then a second even on bad days!
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I used to use dolphin but was having issues. I found the stock browser can get the job done but I don't use bookmarks.
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The AOSP browser works the best for me.
I think it is up to the user I used to use dolphin hd with the gb roms. But I have always been a fan of chrome so when ICS came out I switched to that and have no complaints I keep the stock browser installed just in case there is something that chrome cant handle chrome still is in beta I think. And the stock ICS browser is not that bad at all.
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Chrome - Everything
Stock - Porn that requires flash
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Same here.
Pianowned said:
The Chrome browser doesn't have flash?? Is it going to get it?
I'm currently using the stock ICS browser in CM9 and it gets the job done. Previously I used Dolphin Browser HD.
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Unfortunately Adobe dropped support for mobile, so only the stock browser can do flash. I remember when they announced the chrome app it said something about not supporting flash. HTML5 video works great though!
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I have tried them all as well. I like Boat Browser. No flaky UI issues like dolphin, fully functional layout kinda Mozilla like. flash works great with it.
It is also very customizable. Imports bookmarks and is very fast. My $0.02 worth..
I like Maxthon. Give that one a shot. It has tabs and a nice fullscreen mode.
The only issue I don't like is the tooltips that pop up, and so far there is no setting to turn them off.They have told me they are working on that though.
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Honestly all I run on my pc's and Macs is chrome. But on my phone as much as I have tried to use Chrome there's always little bugs that frustrate me. In my book, dolphin hd is the BEST browser for mobile platforms.
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my list goes like this.
Firefox
Miren
Maxthron
xscrope
I can't stand dolphin hd or mini.
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i am gonna have to say chrome for this one...... i dunno why but for what i need it for it works just fine. The only thing that i have found that bugs me is that the 2 finger zoom thing that is in the "browser" is not supported here. Yeah, yeah i know its dumb but ya know what i use it from time to time when pinch2zoom is not as easy to use, for example when my 2 year old baby wants to sit on my lap doesnt want to move because he "wants me". ya know stuff like that.....just sayn...
Best browser yet. After installation you're taken to a html 5 game. It runs smooth. Now I see what HTML 5 is capable of. Also still does flash based off some sites I visited and flash runs great. Doesn't hinder scrolling and zooming. Everything is much better compared to the older dolphin HD.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dolphin.browser.lab.en&feature=search_result
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Does this browser use less data like dolphin mini?
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Does this browser use less data like dolphin mini?
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I don't think it does or atleast I didn't see any mention of it in the play store app info.
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Nope. I like firefox and it's ability to sync with my laptop browser.
This beta is sweet. Super super quick cant wait to try it on cm10
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This beta is sweet. Super super quick cant wait to try it on cm10
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Agreed. Also now when I scroll vertically I can quickly scroll horizontally without it having to stop first and vice versa. Thats annoying on the older HD and stock browser. At least for me.
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I'll stick with chrome super fast
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I'll stick with chrome super fast
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Tried them all, nothing beats Chrome.
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Tried them all, nothing beats Chrome.
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That prob depends on what you need. I still want flash in my browser so to me Chrome doesnt do it for me.
One feature that I wish chrome and dolphin had for the s3 is the tilt zoom it looks like it has been removed from both. Both browsers have their + and -. I Use both :laugh:
I think you can still enable tilt scroll if you go to settings/then/labs and check off tilt scrolling
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Sorry i meant under developer tools
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Boat browser rulez!
Awesome, I'll be trying this out. I used to have Dolphin Browser when I had my Samsung Vibrant but it seemed a tad bit laggy sometimes. Nice to hear that it's faster
I use three Browsers, the stock jellybean one, chrome and xscope. You guys should try xscope, it's been in the game longer then dolphin. One huge pro is that it's not bloated with nonsense.
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Haven't been around xscope for while, is that your main browser?...I agree with boat ..like dolphin ..but I've thrown them the idea too have it setup like your aroma type install...never use voice search with it (use Google now) and I don't use gestures, love how you can custom boat, but each new update comes with more adds..chrome I agree but I watch allot of tv on my browser..and just a heads up this site here has like every tv show ever made..I've been watching homeland on it..great Show..give me a txs if this helps
www.watchseries.eu
I like how boat browser asks me whether i want to download or open the porn videos online
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Haven't been around xscope for while, is that your main browser?...I agree with boat ..like dolphin ..but I've thrown them the idea too have it setup like your aroma type install...never use voice search with it (use Google now) and I don't use gestures, love how you can custom boat, but each new update comes with more adds..chrome I agree but I watch allot of tv on my browser..and just a heads up this site here has like every tv show ever made..I've been watching homeland on it..great Show..give me a txs if this helps
www.watchseries.eu
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Yes, xscope is my main launcher. You should at least give it a try.
I tried that site and it's cool, I don't usually watch tv shows online but I do watch movies. Thanks for the site though.
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Here's one more(movie) site that it's pretty good.I Used to use ..pspiso..but that site is pretty much worthless since megaupload had been taken hostage.good luck
www.movie25.com
for some reason on my t-mo S3 I tend to prefer the default browser IDK why although on my tablet I prefer it. IDK maybe i am just used to the default browser. As the only problem i have with the default browser is the tab options (using ICS) i frequently forget i have like 5+ tabs open sometimes. one thing Chrome and Dolphin excel at although no flash in chrome is a no go for me as my cable provider cox uses flash on its tv viewing page and has not app yet very very sad.
Hey guys, I've been reading quite abit ibn the forum and heard many people saying that is you compare chrome vs the Samsung browser, chrome drains more battery in general use? Is this true or a myth?
If not, what other browser are recommended on our note 2?
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Stock browser best, smooth, full screen possibility and more features
Yep, I've disabled chrome, and using stock. Getting better battery life and Flash works with stock.
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As crazy as that sounds it is true. The stock browser is power efficient. I have tested browsing on stock, chrome and Dolphin and it seems the stock browser is like 30% - 50% more efficient than the rest. I tested this in my Att GS3 but saw similar results on the GN1 also. Dolphin is the worst of you want to try it. I LOVE that browser even with that deficiency.
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I use both the stock and Chrome.
I use stock if I'm opening a link from an email or another app, but it's good to have Chrome as it syncs with my laptop, so any tabs I have open on my laptop, or last had open, are easily accessible,
Plus all of my browsing and search history from the laptop. Very handy when you can't remember the page you were looking at before on your laptop.
Stock all the way. I save my bookmarks to my Google folder.. ..
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For me Opera Mobile Webbrowser is the best there is for android. Been using it for years now and it does the job perfectly.
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Stock browser best, smooth, full screen possibility and more features
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None other than Stock, and for big and complicated downloads, Opera.
You might feel Maxthon is best today, Boat the next day or Chrome the day after but you will eventually and ultimately come back to stock.
I really don't care for the stock internet browser on the phone. I tried out of opera and not really impressed either. So what is everybody else using? Thanks
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I use Chrome now. I used to use Dolphin Browser which is good too.
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I usually use Chrome. I used to use a browser called Maxthon Browser, it had good gesture support for opening/closing new tabs and such. There is also Firefox, but I don't use it unless I absolutely have to. It used to be extremely slow (regardless of device or ROM) but it seems that the newer versions are running more quickly, though it has some interesting features such as the ability to save a web page as a PDF and use of addons. There are plenty of other browsers out there. These are just the ones I have installed on my phone at the moment. I would suggest installing a few and then playing around with them to see if they are what you like.
Links:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox
I used UC browser. Not too bad overall.
Right now i'm using dolphin browser beta. I tried to use chrome but it constantly crashed and I didn't like the fact it would run in the background when i backed out of the app.
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Right now i'm using dolphin browser beta. I tried to use chrome but it constantly crashed and I didn't like the fact it would run in the background when i backed out of the app.
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Was it just cached or was it actively running?
Chrome or Dolphin. Both have worked well for me on this device.
I use Maxthon too, but only on my non-rooted Kindle Fire.
Have you tried boat browser? Quite happy with that one.
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Killa357 said:
Was it just cached or was it actively running?
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I'm guessing activately running. I would swipe away all the tabs to close them, but when I press the back button to exit out the app then go to the task manager, It was in the active applications.