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Favorite mobile internet browser

Just a quick question to see what mobile internet browser people are using and why?
Thanks
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Little background to the question..
I've been using Dolphin for a while the main reason is the intergration of lastpass. But had a problem downloading a Rom from dev host last night(which is weird because I've downloaded from there without a problem in the past) and through a suggestion tried opera and it worked...so I was just wondering what others used
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It depends on what I'm doing. If I want to download files its easier to use the stock browser because it dl in the status bar.
For normal browsing I like using opera mobile. It's the smoothest and fastest browser I've tried.
The ice cream sandwich browser is really smooth too...
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Dolphin hd with browse faster... Works really well.
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I use Opera Mobile, I've found that it handles downloads from sites that other browsers won't. Dolphin went downhill a while ago, but I used it for a long time.
I also use xScope. I like that it has per domain user agents, single finger pinch to zoom, and you can swipe left or right to change tabs. I've been using Opera more and more, though.
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plainjane said:
I use Opera Mobile, I've found that it handles downloads from sites that other browsers won't. Dolphin went downhill a while ago, but I used it for a long time.
I also use xScope. I like that it has per domain user agents, single finger pinch to zoom, and you can swipe left or right to change tabs. I've been using Opera more and more, though.
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You're one of the first people I've seen use opera as a browser.

ruben1221 said:
Dolphin hd with browse faster... Works really well.
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Will have to try browse faster...
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plainjane said:
I use Opera Mobile, I've found that it handles downloads from sites that other browsers won't. Dolphin went downhill a while ago, but I used it for a long time.
I also use xScope. I like that it has per domain user agents, single finger pinch to zoom, and you can swipe left or right to change tabs. I've been using Opera more and more, though.
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Tried using it today, didn't seem as smooth as dolphin.
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Tried quite a few, but Dolphin HD is my fav, especially because of the ability to configure as desktop.
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Opera but wish there was Google chrome mobile
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Firefox is also out there...

JDM Civic EG8 said:
Opera but wish there was Google chrome mobile
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The stock browser 'basically' is chrome somewhat. It syncs with your google chrome, can open incognito tabs, ect.

JDM Civic EG8 said:
Opera but wish there was Google chrome mobile
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I've used Chrome for couple years on pc, my favorite. Might have to take a look at the stock browser again.
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Opera mini is super light and fast
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indyjames said:
Just a quick question to see what mobile internet browser people are using and why?
Thanks
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i use the skyfire web browser. it has a unique feature, that enables you to download videos from almost all websites including ESPN and other paysites that are usually blocked. it shows a download icon and gives u the option of viewing or downloading the file in the format the website plays it in. you may need a player, such as MXplayer to view formats android does not recognize, such as .flv.

Dolphin hd
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I prefer Dolphin HD out of all I have tried.
I tried Firefox and it was slow and crashed a lot. The one I tried didn't have Flash capability either. I can't imagine a browser without Flash now days.

Yea dolphin is the way to go. Its so "chrome" like.
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I personally like the Dolphin Browser, but Opera is a good one too!

I'm a noob, so I'll just get that out the way right now, but why would you use anything but the stock browser? I guess I only really do basic browsing (ESPN, Yahoo, etc) and it seems to work just fine for that I guess...I don't ever do any big downloads on my phone, so I guess I am wondering why everyone uses another browser instead of the stock one? Thanks =)

ICS and browsers

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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zander145 said:
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.

tazb said:
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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Prefered Browser
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...

Browsers

What browse do you use? I use Chrome at the moment on freesg3 jb, but it seems to be a pretty heavy app. Looking for something that is lighter but just as functional. Dolphin seems to be even heavier than chrome...
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Dolphin is great but I get way less screen time per charge if I spend time on it compared to other things. Would also like to know if any browsers exist that wouldn't use as much power, not necessarily faster.
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I use chrome as well. Unless it needs flash, then i use the stock android.

I use Boat Browser. Simple, fast, small and wonderful.
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chrome has synchronized folders, passwords, and open tabs.
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cnstarz said:
chrome has synchronized folders, passwords, and open tabs.
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I hear ya. I know I'm not getting those functions out of any browser just looking for something lightweight for casual browsing. I think I can manage handling 2 browsers for different tasks.
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dubs.law said:
What browse do you use? I use Chrome at the moment on freesg3 jb, but it seems to be a pretty heavy app. Looking for something that is lighter but just as functional. Dolphin seems to be even heavier than chrome...
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I use opera. It's light, quick, and efficient.

IMO Chrome is the most useful browser considering all the integration with the things I use most often. Today's Android update has brought even more speed and stability.
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Opera Mobile and Chrome.

Maxthon is my favorite. fast and clean. has plenty of features.
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I use opera because I want text flow
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Chrome. The latest update seems to fix the bugs I had before.

Someone out there said ninesky is a good browser with flash integrated for you jellybean users.
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I was using Chrome for awhile, but it was just so unruly on my EVO 3d and lacks flash. I mainly use opera and dolphin. As mentioned, dolphin does seem heavy. I'm still looking for that perfect browser.
I vaguely remember using maxthon on my old tablet. I'm actually going to download it right now.

definitely Dolphin

On cm10 I use the stock Android browser. I used to use Chrome but it feels much slower now.

Been playing around with Ninesky. Interface is a bit clunky but integrated flash is great. Otherwise I like Dolphin.
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Dolphin HD.
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[Q] favorite web browser?

What browser does everyone use?
I just got dolphin with the "jetpack" add on works damn good so far.

I use Chrome, Firefox Aurora and Orweb (for banking).
Thinking of getting Dolphin.
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quick ics is my favorite because of the quick controls and how customizable they are. can't imagine not using quick controls for surfing the web once you get used to them.

Naked browser and firefox are my goto browsers. Used to use maxthon and dolphin.. but dont trust them...
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I was using Dolphin prior to getting the GN2, now rocking Chrome

I use chrome for most stuff and the stock browser for flash.

Sleipnir and Chrome
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I may be the odd one out the bunch, but I really like the stick browser
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Using ninesky browser.
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I use the stock browser since some of the internet doesn't feel like switching from Flash videos, but I do like using Chrome from time to time.

+1 for chrome

Chome, because it syncs my pages and bookmarks. I like using Chrome-to-Phone too.

Your not the only odd one bro because I rather use the stock too. (My opinion) It makes know sense to use another browser when the stock does it all. As long as I can get flash with the stock I'm Good.:thumbup:
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I like Chrome

Chrome, use it almost exclusively on my other devices because of how nicely everything syncs

I'd say Chrome is my favorite Android web browser so far, but the Firefox Beta browser is quickly becoming more of a daily driver. I like how Firefox Beta handles flash heavy pages and video content.

for general web browsing - opera
for more desktop experience - firefox or aurora
for pron/videos - aurora - supports flash and has on of the the best html5 video support, especially if you choose iPad UA. chrome is #2 for this.

While I like chrome, I always go back to dolphin because of the plugins (especially Lastpass).
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dolphin

Been using the AOSP browser since I'm rooted. I enjoy it for the Flash support.
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What internet browser do you use?

Hi, I've been using Firefox since I got my Ion back in June 2012, but lately I feel it has gotten a lot slower and it went from crashing the home screen every once in a while to every time I use the browser. By crashing the home screen I mean forcing all the icons and widgets to reload once I exit the browser.
So I'm curious as to what browsers are you guys using now.

The stock browser is very good, fast and has some options
I use it with wifi networks. For 3G I use opera mini
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Hello I'm use stock browser and chrome because chrome I'm using for pc
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Lightning browser is the beeeest, (is like naked, but better UI)
Give it a chance

Maxthon for Android and PC

I use chrome beta ...its good..
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Stock browser.
I was using Chrome and I liked it a lot, but suddenly, after one update, performance dropped horrendously. It was when they introduced smooth scrolling.

Stock browser...its the best!!
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Chrome is good because of connectivity with pc and syncing but it's kinda slow compared to dolphin or stock. And also chrome doesn't support fullscreen which is a negative for me.
Mostly I use dolphin and its really good and now there is a plugin for connectivity with chrome and syncing tabs between pc and phone. Whenever I am on 3g I use opera mini, it is really good with data usage and pages open faster because they are compressed.
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Dolphin Browser,because it was (again WAS) a perfect and fast browser that I ever had when first time installing it...now,after a ton of update for the browser,it occasionally suddenly crash...I can only bear with it since it was a perfect browser for me
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ICS+ browser.

Opera mini & stock browser.

Naked browser

I use ICS Browser +
Based on stock Browser, it feels lightweight and fast, but with many extras and an intuitive handling.

Those that say chrome, cos of the sync with pc, you do know the stock browser does that as well don't you? I found chrome And stock almost identical apart from a few ui differences
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I used to use dolphin browser but in the last update works slowly and i change to firefox.

Stock browser & ucbrowser
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Chrome...
And UC for downloading.
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bluechelsea said:
ICS+ browser.
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this or Dolphin.

Firefox and the browser smallapp Its really handy to Google something etc. while you are preoccupied with something else e.g. Texting
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