Hi guys,
I was wondering what kind of browser you use on you daily mobile phone? And could you tell me why that specific browser?
I use the stock browser of HTC Desire, why? Because it runs smoothest on this phone[emoji16], i know.. Its not a fast phone but thats why I'm looking for a new phone.
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I use Firefox because I use Firefox on everything else meaning I can sync everything. The μBlock addon also works with Firefox for Android which is a huge plus. It runs pretty smooth.
Chrome works well, though I trust Mozilla with my data more than Google. Firefox is also open source.
Nysepho said:
I use Firefox because I use Firefox on everything else meaning I can sync everything. The μBlock addon also works with Firefox for Android which is a huge plus. It runs pretty smooth.
Chrome works well, though I trust Mozilla with my data more than Google. Firefox is also open source.
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They are both open source, and using a google phone google already has all your data
Nysepho said:
I use Firefox because I use Firefox on everything else meaning I can sync everything. The μBlock addon also works with Firefox for Android which is a huge plus. It runs pretty smooth.
Chrome works well, though I trust Mozilla with my data more than Google. Firefox is also open source.
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What is exactly ublok? Is that the same like addblock?
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LancerV said:
They are both open source, and using a google phone google already has all your data
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Chromium is open source, but Chrome isn't. As far as I can tell, Chrome for Android is the same.
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What is exactly ublok? Is that the same like addblock?
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Yep.
Chrome Dev.
UC Browser with the G4, was using Boat Browser with the G3 when I had it, but after a few updates and the Lollipop update it kept force closing and they still haven't built in a restore feature so that you return to the tabs you were last on, so went with UC Browser, really liking it
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I have always used the htc stock internet browser but I tried google chrome mobile once it seems really laggy.
Can anyone share their views on what they think is best internet browser for the desire z and why thanks.
Btw I have firefox on my PC.
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Firefox has gotten better, and there's a good use case for it if you use Firefox on your main machine because of firefox sync.
Lots of people use Opera and DolphinHD.
I personally use the stock browser, it works just fine for me.
martonikaj said:
Firefox has gotten better, and there's a good use case for it if you use Firefox on your main machine because of firefox sync.
Lots of people use Opera and DolphinHD.
I personally use the stock browser, it works just fine for me.
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I thought the stock was just fine too...I have been hearing a lot of big talk about dolphin hd too which made ask the question..thanks.
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Kid_droid said:
I thought the stock was just fine too...I have been hearing a lot of big talk about dolphin hd too which made ask the question..thanks.
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I'd say try each of them and see how you like them. I'm not what you would consider a "heavy" browser user, so stock is fine for me. There's so many features on the other ones that I really wouldn't use that its not worth my time.
Id definitely look at firefox. It might be nice using firefox sync.
I use stock on the phone typically. Dolphin HD on the Nook Color.
Kid_droid said:
I have always used the htc stock internet browser but I tried google chrome mobile once it seems really laggy.
Can anyone share their views on what they think is best internet browser for the desire z and why thanks.
Btw I have firefox on my PC.
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I prefer Dolphin because I find that the stock browser is occasionally buggy, and some of the Dolphin add-on's are quite useful.
Yeah, Dolphin is Great!
I use stock for most of time, but when I turn to dolphin, I wont go back... is much faster then stock and les laggy.
I have both Opera's and Firefox. Opera Mini when you're low on Data or just want faster speeds (low data usage since page is rendered on Opera's server), Opera Mobile cos it's easier to clear cache and history than the stock. Just installed Firefox so haven't even launched it yet.
I've tried Dolphin HD and Opera Mini but I keep coming back to the stock browser. It's simple, clean, and doesn't take up any more precious screen space than it needs to. Of course this is my opinion.
I just tried opera mini for the last 15 hours and to be honest stock seems faster for me...and slightly less laggy. I might give dolphin HD a go tonight and that screen cutter add on it has.
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Stock is good, but is one issue that I hate... it doesn't have exit button with closing all oppened page, and removing cache etc.
this is why I prefer Dolphin.
iDAREK said:
Stock is good, but is one issue that I hate... it doesn't have exit button with closing all oppened page, and removing cache etc.
this is why I prefer Dolphin.
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On CM7 you can long-press the "back" button to force close the app. If I didn't have this, the stock browser would probably bug me more.
can you help me to choose the best browser please?..
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Deadly Sto(R)m said:
can you help me to choose the best browser please?..
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I use the stock webkit android browser. It does everything i need. Another good browser alot of ppl recomend is dolphin hd.
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+ 1 dolphin hd i dunno just like it, until chrome makes an appearance
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I personally use Miren browser. I just love the smoothness of it all as well as the quick bookmarks home screen. Now that the MIUI browser does the same thing I switch between the two. However, unless you use a MIUI rom you won't get that browser so Miren is your next best bet imo
I use the stock browser on CM7. Does what I need it to do and never crashes or breaks.
I'm not super heavy browser user though.
I have been using Dolphin Browser HD until I bought my Desize Z but I generally can't download apk files from filesonic server. It tries to save it like an htm file, as a result i can't install it. After these problems i decided to try other browsers but i couldn't read good feedbacks about opera and firefox because of they don't both have flash support. So I can't know how to download apk files without any problem.
I use the stock browser but when I was using MIUI, I found the stock browser on that to be really buggy and slow. During that time I used Dolphin HD and it was pretty fast, but I'm back to using Cyanogenmod so I'm using the stock browser again.
Personally, I use Dolphin HD because (so far) it's the one browser I've found besides Opera Mobile that actually handles bookmark folders properly
(Yes, I consider this an essential feature that is sadly missing with the standard browser. It's something I've been spoiled on since "dunce-phones" like the LG Fusic (and its version of Opera Mobile); almost all Windows Mobile browsers handle bookmark folders, and it was one of the things I BADLY missed from WinMo (and at the time Opera Mobile for Android was not quite ready for prime time).)
There's also some nice plugins, not quite as many as with Firefox Mobile (which is nice but IMHO also Not Quite Ready For Prime-Time) but including at least one implementation of Adblock (again, something I do consider essential due to malware being distributed by compromised banner ads).
I've also found occasionally that some wifi hotspots with "AUP logins" (requiring you to accept an acceptable user policy before using the free public wifi) don't work properly with the stock browser but do with Dolphin HD.
That said--the stock browser ain't bad. I just happen to be a bit of a power mobile user...
I use Dolphin Mini. It's like a scaled-down version of Chrome.
Dolphin HD. So far, it does everything well.
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Deadly Sto(R)m said:
I have been using Dolphin Browser HD until I bought my Desize Z but I generally can't download apk files from filesonic server. It tries to save it like an htm file, as a result i can't install it. After these problems i decided to try other browsers but i couldn't read good feedbacks about opera and firefox because of they don't both have flash support. So I can't know how to download apk files without any problem.
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miren is the only browser ive used that successfully downloads anything i throw at it. give er a whirl
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sahaya said:
I use Google Chrome..It is the best browser,
--Google Chrome is designed to be fast in every possible way: It's quick to start up from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap, and runs complex web applications fast.
--Its browser window is streamlined, clean and simple.
--Chrome also includes features that are designed for efficiency and ease of use.
For example, you can search and navigate from the same box, and arrange tabs however you wish — quickly and easily.
--Chrome is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, autoupdates to make sure the browser is up-to-date with the latest security updates..
--When i first downloaded it, my internet was running at a lighting speed, i even checked my speed from ip-details and it was normal too..But the only one advantage with firefox is that it has more add ons, which makes things much easier..and for search engine i use Google its pretty good..
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.. what?
Opera Mobile - it's like surfing with a laptop. That virtual mouse is pretty cool.
No brainer: FIREFOX.
Those who say "not ready for prime time", I say "huh?"
-- works great,
-- GECKO rendering engine.
Kueber said:
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Opera Mobile - it's like surfing with a laptop. That virtual mouse is pretty cool.
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My choice as well. I've been using opera on my home computer for years so it was a no-brainer to go with it on my phone. Having the ability to sync every bookmark no matter what device I'm using is key for me. It's fast, as fast if not faster than any other, and it just works well. I tried dolphin for a few weeks but never liked it, and I feel like the stock isn't as fast as opera.
for me it depends. if i want to use flash faster than the stock i use skyfire and if i want to download an file on another folder than download i use opera mini or the mobile both are great for downloads because they have download managers.
Im still using stock browser. Work great for me.
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opera mini/mobile cause they are the BEST
I like the native web browser application that comes with the phone, but too many times I feel when I scroll on a page, the page doesn't move.. and I need to scroll again.. or there's a lag with the scrolling. Regardless, what do you think is the best browser to use on the Galaxy Nexus for performance? I have plugins set to on demand btw.
I don't have any browser problems. Fast and responsive on stock.
Google Chrome is a good alternative browser for ICS.
zephiK said:
I don't have any browser problems. Fast and responsive on stock.
Google Chrome is a good alternative browser for ICS.
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Whenever I've tried Chrome and scroll there's block of white that take forever to load the rest of the page. The native app is snappier than Chrome IMO. I'm on the latest CM9 btw.
Been using Chrome Beta because I'm a total Chrome addict on my laptop machine. Everything just integrates perfectly, including address and form autofill data.
The stock Browser works good though can't fault it. Much improved over the 2.3 browser for sure.
Ics + browser is easily the best imo. Built off the stock one with enhancements I worship that damn browser. Especially with the quick control edits for 3 rings, gestures, etc.
Chrome would be good but its not as smooth and is choppy. And I loathe its service that runs constantly.
Chrome beta for me
I swap between the stock one and chrome beta.
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Ics + browser is easily the best imo. Built off the stock one with enhancements I worship that damn browser. Especially with the quick control edits for 3 rings, gestures, etc.
Chrome would be good but its not as smooth and is choppy. And I loathe its service that runs constantly.
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I just downloaded ICS+, and I notice a significant difference.. thanks for the recommendation!
HTC whore said:
I swap between the stock one and chrome beta.
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same
Another chrome beta addict over here.
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Maybe you should change the kernel or something. It seems like your setup problem because I don't have any problems with stock browser or any browsing in general.
Chrome is really good but I like the fact that the stock browser can render pages in b&w.
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Just tried ICS+...not impressed at all. It crashed twice, the menu ring failed to appear most of the time, and some pages took ages to load.
Uninstalled.
Stock browser in my opinion.
I must be the odd man out here,I use opera ;D
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Stock browser for flash web and chrome beta for the rest
lilude56214 said:
Stock browser for flash web and chrome beta for the rest
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This is exactly what I do.
Chrome all the way.
ICS+ works for me! Much better than stock in terms of fluidity!
I'm using chrome beta at the moment
Currently in terms of performance I think the stock browser is better on balance due to the flash integration. Although its very close to chrome on the other aspects of performance.
I'm going to stick with chrome though as I don't really use flash content and its still in beta so the performance can only get better.. makes sense to get used to it.
Oh and the chrome icon is nicer.. looks better sitting in my dock
Is it possible to install the android stock browser on a Nexus 7 without rooting it?
Why not just useChrome, the current default browser in Android?
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Chrome doesn't have Quick Controls!
The S3 Kid said:
Chrome doesn't have Quick Controls!
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Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385928
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Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385928
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Thanks, I hate chrome. :good:
Also adobe flash doesn't work in chrome. I use and older version of adobe 11.1 but ends with the last numbers in .58 and it works with some browsers including android stock or at least it did in android 4.2 haven't really gotten a chance to test it on 4.3 since I'm stock but flash still work with Firefox with some finagling and also works with boat browser.
I don't understand why they'd take away a smooth superior browser in favour of chrome. Stock browser beats chrome in every way.
nookyes said:
Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385928
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Method in the thread there worked lime a charm, I now have aosp stock browser.
The S3 Kid said:
I don't understand why they'd take away a smooth superior browser in favour of chrome. Stock browser beats chrome in every way.
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Couldn't agree more. I run Chrome on my PC (and am reluctant to switch to anything else), but on every android device I own, the stock browser just renders better/smoother. And the quick controls are great, as someone mentioned above.
The S3 Kid said:
I don't understand why they'd take away a smooth superior browser in favour of chrome. Stock browser beats chrome in every way.
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Probably because "they" are "Google".
Mike
Getting rid of Chrome and switching to Firefox has been one of the smartest moves I've done.
(Forget the Ad-Away ad blocking app as it uses to many resources btw, use uBlock Origin)
So what say you? What browser do you find is the best with the G4?
Firefox
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lordarik said:
Firefox
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Amen!:good:
Chrome
Opera. Are there really other browsers out there? "Fravia: tutti di opera". But today doesn't matter, it's all the same, opera is chrompera, firefox(firecrap) is chromfox.
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Stock
Chrome Beta
NoChromo all the way!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-nochromo-wild-browser-appears-t3130776
Stock browser seems by far to be the fastest.
I'm on Verizon....I had Chrome installed outta the box. No "stock" browser.
ghostbustaj said:
I'm on Verizon....I had Chrome installed outta the box. No "stock" browser.
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Mine came with both (o2 Germany).
NoChromo is a modified chrome without ANY ads! If you think chrome is fast which I did till I tried this, you'll love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...pears-t3130776
Cm browser.
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can someone pull the apk for the "Stock" browser and share it here? I'm interested in seeing how it works
Firefox + adblock.
I use Lightning. It's very lightweight, renders sufficiently fast enough, and the UI is mostly good compared to many other browsers.
When I first used Chrome on my G4, it was rendering some CSS strangely on Reddit and a couple of other sites. Since switching over, I haven't bothered to see if the issue was ever fixed.
I found out about it by looking up Android browser reviews. PhoneArena was good for something after all.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best...ition-design-features-and-performance_id67848
I was using Chrome Beta with AdBlock, but AdBlock was interfering with my MMS, so I switched to NoChromo.
iteam said:
NoChromo is a modified chrome without ANY ads! If you think chrome is fast which I did till I tried this, you'll love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...pears-t3130776
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Nice! I didn't know of this one. New browser for me !
#nochromo