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is it possible to change the browser in contact info. facebook linking section? when i press the facebook updates and events, it loads up IE but opera mobile is default...
thanks!
contentryder said:
is it possible to change the browser in contact info. facebook linking section? when i press the facebook updates and events, it loads up IE but opera mobile is default...
thanks!
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Perform actions in 1st post of this thread. Works like a charm! (Thanks btong1978! ;.) )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548770
Only thing now, though, I can't figure out why web links that I click on in email messages don't open using Opera Mobile...still opens using Iexplorer Can anyone help??? Thanks!
PS - I love that btong1978's fixes allows EVERYTHING in the "Internet" TouchFlo tab to open using Opera...sweeeet ;.)
Oh - Also read through this thread [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550647&highlight=opera+mobile+default+web+browser], Contentryder. Seems to have some Cabs that may fix your issue (I say "may" b/c I've not tried it myself, but it all makes sense and seems to have put all of btong1978's fixes into a Cab file that takes care of everything for you w/o you having to get your hands dirty w/ reg edits ;.)
Happy tweaking!
Len
I have installed Opera 10 as many. I did unistall it later and since when I click on an link from a mail, instead of the stock Opera, my HD opens up Explorer. Obviously a registry key has changed - but which one? I am running stock ROM (1.56). Anybody knows how to make the pre installed Opera the default for browsing?
Thank you
Have you tried opening Opera and just setting it as your default browser again?
Open Opera, go to Menu, Tools, Settings, Misc. Then check Set Opera as Default Browser... or something similar to that. That may fix it. Let us know.
Check this registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila\DefaultBrowserIsIE
Set to 0
TaurusBullba said:
Have you tried opening Opera and just setting it as your default browser again?
Open Opera, go to Menu, Tools, Settings, Misc. Then check Set Opera as Default Browser... or something similar to that. That may fix it. Let us know.
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I cannot find the sequence you describe! Opening Opera I find: Menu, Settings and no setting for default browser!
ClydeB1 said:
Check this registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila\DefaultBrowserIsIE
Set to 0
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I cannot find the specific key!!! Would that be the problem? unistalling Opera, could it be that it deleted the key?
I searched through the whole registry and I can find it nowhere!
What do you suggest? can I add it?
stsalkit said:
I cannot find the specific key!!! Would that be the problem? unistalling Opera, could it be that it deleted the key?
I searched through the whole registry and I can find it nowhere!
What do you suggest? can I add it?
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Calm down. The guys above have now clue what they are talking about.
Opera 10 has no menu style like the previous versions.
You have to manipulate/enter the registry keys, but be carefull.
Up to now, there is no simple way to make Opera 10 the default.
But if you want to try (it is working):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4978514
basthet said:
Calm down. The guys above have now clue what they are talking about.
Opera 10 has no menu style like the previous versions.
You have to manipulate/enter the registry keys, but be carefull.
Up to now, there is no simple way to make Opera 10 the default.
But if you want to try (it is working):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4978514
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No Basthet, they just took the time to read the request clearly.
The request is for help resetting the original opera 9.x to be the default browser.
Either solutions offered will achieve this.
unowho said:
No Basthet, they just took the time to read the request clearly.
The request is for help resetting the original opera 9.x to be the default browser.
Either solutions offered will achieve this.
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Thanks m8 , I chose not to respond to a totally uncalled for response from someone who does not even know how to read.
Set opera to open at manila tab
I know, that if you want to set the built-in opera to open when you click on the icon on the manila internet tab, then go to the registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\: DEFBROWSER
and set there key
0 to "Opera Browser"
1 to "Windows\OperaL.exe"
And I think it should solve also your problem. I hope it helps...
basthet said:
Calm down. The guys above have now clue what they are talking about.
Opera 10 has no menu style like the previous versions.
You have to manipulate/enter the registry keys, but be carefull.
Up to now, there is no simple way to make Opera 10 the default.
But if you want to try (it is working):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4978514
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Thanks for the critique. Next time, please read carefully before deciding to post about someone's lack of intelligence... then just don't post.
Thank you all - even those who cannot read! - my problem is that although when I click the icon in the manila internet tab, it correctly opens Opera, BUT when I click from within an outlook email containing a link, it opens IE - and this is what I want to change!
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Thank you all - even those who cannot read! - my problem is that although when I click the icon in the manila internet tab, it correctly opens Opera, BUT when I click from within an outlook email containing a link, it opens IE - and this is what I want to change!
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I was just thinking (I don't have Opera 9.5 or 9.7 installed at the moment, so I'm guessing). To set Opera as your default browser open it up and go to Settings, click on Advanced then scroll to the bottom and choose "Set Opera as default browser". Just to be safe, soft reset then try it. Trial and error... please report back.
This seems to give you what you are looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3729890&postcount=3
I have an HTC Touchpro 2 with windows mobile. The touchflo bar at the botton of the HTC Sense homepage is nice with one exception...the inability to change default programs.
Let's start with the webbrowser for example. I do NOT like Opera. As a matter of fact I use Skyfire. Currently it's sitting in the PROGRAMS tab and then I have to choose the browser from there. I would like to set it up so that I can just go to the internet tab and hit the planet/web icon and it will launch skyfire instead of opera. Is this doable?
Then there are the bookmarks on the internet tab. I don't want this to be a political thread, so don't make it one. It comes programmed with CNN and ESPN on there. Well one, I do not like CNN and I'd much rather put FOX on there. Second, I don't much care for sports so I'd like to remove ESPN altogether. It would be nice if I could add my own bookmarks.
What about the other programs? Can I change the default calender? What about the text program? The text program is ok but when I am sending a message to 10 people, I dont like having to type in each number or go select each name one at a time. I'd like a text/multimedia program that will let me select multiple recipients.
I know this is a lot to ask but once you point me in the right direction, I'll get it. Thanks in advance for the help.
~Mike
This website's search function is your friend. Instructions on how to make Skyfire the default browser in the Internet tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4476068#post4476068
Cookies Home tab Editor (which requires Cookies Home Tab to be installed also) lets you change the applications launched from the Sense tabs (Messaging, Calendar, etc. but apparently not the Internet tab?). Its also an awesome way to customize the home tab, and well worth having on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633590
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625483
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Then there are the bookmarks on the internet tab. I don't want this to be a political thread, so don't make it one. It comes programmed with CNN and ESPN on there. Well one, I do not like CNN and I'd much rather put FOX on there.
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If you don't want to make it a political thread, why not just say "I want to change the website shortcuts" ? You can want to change it from CNN to Bang Bros for all the heck we care.
Changing the website shortcuts in the Internet tab is simple. In the Internet tab, just touch Menu, remove the shortcut, then add the website of your choice.
Thanks.
Well, I guess that's a start. I was hoping to not have to install a different home screen or tabs slider, maybe I have the wrong idea about the Cookie app, I'll check it out.
Good point on the political part. I still honestly didn't want a political debate on my news choices but I could have gone with a different example. As for going into Opera and deleting the bookmarks and putting my own, that doesn't effect the pre-programmed bookmarks on the Internet touchflo tab. I think that removing those bookmarks will take some actual digging into the phone system files.
As for changing the default browser, yea, that part wasn't so hard. What I meant was that I wanted to open the internet touchflo tab and click the internet icon and have it open Skyfire instead of Opera, changing the default SYSTEM browser only affects what browser is used when opening hyperlinks from texts or emails.
Thank you for your suggestions though. They ARE greatly appreciated and I will check out the apps you suggested. As for the search function, I hate it because I can never get a narrowed set of results that apply directly to what I'm looking at. I'll try again though. Thanks again.
scratch that, I just looked at the first link you posted about the internet, I think that was PRECISELY what I was looking for. Thank you.
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Well, I guess that's a start. I was hoping to not have to install a different home screen or tabs slider, maybe I have the wrong idea about the Cookie app, I'll check it out.
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Yes, the CHT re-skins the home screen. It has awesome customizations, but it does use more program memory (some complain that it slows down the TP2 too much). So if you're on the fence, it might not be for you.
nativetexan210 said:
As for going into Opera and deleting the bookmarks and putting my own, that doesn't effect the pre-programmed bookmarks on the Internet touchflo tab. I think that removing those bookmarks will take some actual digging into the phone system files.
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You aren't reading my post very carefully. I didn't tell you to delete the bookmarks in Opera. While in the INTERNET TAB, select menu, pick "Remove Favorite Shortcut", select "Done". Then select "Add Internet Shortcut" and pick the website of your choice. I haven't been using the stock ROM for a long time now, so it might be setup a bit different. But I don't think so, from my recollection.
Yea, I misunderstood. Sorry. That might be due to the fact that upon opening the Internet Tab, there is no menu button. Tapping and Holding on a bookmark does nothing (i.e. circle of dots...onscreen "right click" menu), and the soft keys only show Browser and Bookmarks. Browser is obvious. Bookmarks, well that lists two bookmarks that AREN'T the "permanent" bookmarks I was talking about.
But I should note that I have found the solution, kinda. If you search the phones system files (via computer) go to /application data/manilla/InternetPortal-en-us.xml then you can edit the default browser AND add/remove "permanent" links. Now I say I KINDA figured it out because unfortunately my .xml is write protected. Even if I right click and open the properties, uncheck "read only" it still remains write protected. If I create a new file, similarly named, the phone for some reason ignores the new .xml file and reads as if there is no .xml (provided that I remove the original, as I'd have to in order to make a new one)
So I'm about to try and figure out how to edit this .xml. I'll figure it out and when I do I'll post the solution on here. Wish me luck...I'm SOOOOOOOO close to getting this right.
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That might be due to the fact that upon opening the Internet Tab, there is no menu button. Tapping and Holding on a bookmark does nothing (i.e. circle of dots...onscreen "right click" menu), and the soft keys only show Browser and Bookmarks. Browser is obvious. Bookmarks, well that lists two bookmarks that AREN'T the "permanent" bookmarks I was talking about.
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Are those 2 links that you see under "Bookmarks" in the Internet tab the CNN and ESPN shortcuts, or something else?
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But I should note that I have found the solution, kinda. If you search the phones system files (via computer) go to /application data/manilla/InternetPortal-en-us.xml then you can edit the default browser AND add/remove "permanent" links. Now I say I KINDA figured it out because unfortunately my .xml is write protected. Even if I right click and open the properties, uncheck "read only" it still remains write protected. If I create a new file, similarly named, the phone for some reason ignores the new .xml file and reads as if there is no .xml (provided that I remove the original, as I'd have to in order to make a new one)
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If I remember properly, the trick the un-write protecting the Manila files, is to copy them (use Total Commander or similar, not the built-in File Explorer) to another directory. Then go Properties, uncheck Read Only, then copy back to the Manila directory to overwrite the old file. Save a version of the un-edited .xml file just in case you screw something up.
Yea, those two bookmarks are something else. Sites that I personally bookmarked IN Opera. I hit that softkey and it opens Opera and takes me to the bookmarks in the browser.
As for editing the file. I already messed it up. Copied to my desktop, edited that in notepad, and copied it OVER the existing file without thinking. As SOON as I started the copy I realized that I failed to make a backup. ****. Unfortunately, now my phone acts as if InternetPortal-en-us doesn't exist. It opens up my systems default browser (which IS skyfire) but the first screen isn't google like I specified in the XML, instead its an Error 404 type screen that says it can't find "\Search\\Home" or something like that. I also edited the permanent bookmarks, deleted youtube and espn, edited cnn to show fox. Now only 1 bookmark shows up...and it isn't Fox like you would hope...no, it's youtube.
I can't figure out how it defaults to youtube nor can I figure out why, with no programming errors or file-name errors, my phone believes that the file doesn't exist. I downloaded Total Commander and edited the properties of this file to read as READ-ONLY and SYSTEM but that didn't help either.
So, do you have any fix ideas? Yes, I know it's a good idea to make a backup, I typically do. I just got impulsive and reckless. Moved too fast.
I'm out of ideas. Personally, I don't use the Internet tab. In fact, I turned that tab off. My browser is one of the quicklinks on my home tab. It might just be easier to go that route.
If you want to return the Manila file to the way it was before, and don't mind losing your data, customizations, etc., a hard reset will restore the phone to factory condition. Go to Start>Settings>System>Empty Storage.
Well I thank you for your help thus far. I have been thinking about a hard reset but it really isn't worth it. I don't use the internet tab either because I use skyfire. So I'll either disable the tab or try one last thing. My father has the same phone. Service and model. I'll try copying the file from his phone and hopefully it works will with mine. I can't find anywhere on the web to download this file so this is my last logical resort.
nativetexan210 said:
My father has the same phone. Service and model. I'll try copying the file from his phone and hopefully it works will with mine.
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This should work just fine.
I just got my Pixel XL yesterday since I've set it up I've had this problem. When I open links, regardless of the app I open them from, they do not open in Chrome or whatever I have set for my default browser. Instead they open a sort of overlay WebView window. To clarify, these are not opening in the apps internal browsers (Like what is available in Twitter or Facebook). I have cleared all the default handlers, changed default browsers, tried from multiple apps, but this continues. I even did a chat with Google support and they claim this is supposed to happen. I have a video below of what I'm talking about. In the video I am clicking a link and instead of Chrome coming up, a window appears on top of Twitter and the link is rendered there.
Does anyone have any idea what would be causing this?
https://youtu.be/NHeNalBXG7s
Do you have any 3rd party browsers installed or any "multi-window" apps installed?
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Do you have any 3rd party browsers installed or any "multi-window" apps installed?
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I do not. Chrome is the only installed browser. Every app I have was also on my S7 before I switched and it did not have anything like this going on, even on the Nougat beta. I have never seen anything like this before.
Gotcha, and what app are you using to show the links to begin with? Sorry if I missed it in the OP.
EDIT: It has to be the originating app?
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Gotcha, and what app are you using to show the links to begin with? Sorry if I missed it in the OP.
EDIT: It has to be the originating app?
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This happens regardless of the originating app. It happens in Gmail, Inbox, Facebook, Twitter, my Reddit client, everywhere that has links that would normally be handled by the default browser.
This is part of nougat.. kind of.
Previously in android apps could use something called web view. Basically it was a built in generic mini browser that the app developer could customize to their liking and make it look however they wanted.
Now with Nougat they are trying to keep everything looking similar so apps can now use the mini browser thing which is part of Google chrome. Sounds like those apps your using might be using the old web view still
aholeinthewor1d said:
This is part of nougat.. kind of.
Previously in android apps could use something called web view. Basically it was a built in generic mini browser that the app developer could customize to their liking and make it look however they wanted.
Now with Nougat they are trying to keep everything looking similar so apps can now use the mini browser thing which is part of Google chrome. Sounds like those apps your using might be using the old web view still
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This is not a WebView window like I've ever seen. Nor is it a Chrome Custom Tab. I have never seen anything like what my video shows.
I guess I'm just going to have to do a screen share support call with Google and hope they have a solution, even if it is a factory reset.
Have you tried opening your Google app from the app drawer, going into settings > accounts and privacy, and disabling "open web pages in app"?
Ya, this is a confusing one.
moot4prez said:
I just got my Pixel XL yesterday since I've set it up I've had this problem. When I open links, regardless of the app I open them from, they do not open in Chrome or whatever I have set for my default browser. Instead they open a sort of overlay WebView window. To clarify, these are not opening in the apps internal browsers (Like what is available in Twitter or Facebook). I have cleared all the default handlers, changed default browsers, tried from multiple apps, but this continues. I even did a chat with Google support and they claim this is supposed to happen. I have a video below of what I'm talking about. In the video I am clicking a link and instead of Chrome coming up, a window appears on top of Twitter and the link is rendered there.
Does anyone have any idea what would be causing this?
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I watched your video. Yes that's different from what I get. Looks kinda cool. Looking forward to hearing what Google tells you.
A factory reset did the job. The only explanation I can think of is that for some reason my phone couldn't set a default browser. Anything that had an open to go from internal to external browsers (such as Twitter or Facebook) showed "Open in" instead of "Open in Chrome" even though my system settings showed Chrome as my default. Also, one of my default browsers listed was the Setup Wizard. I am thinking this is shenanigans from doing a USB transfer setup from an S7 on the Nougat beta.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
moot4prez said:
A factory reset did the job. The only explanation I can think of is that for some reason my phone couldn't set a default browser. Anything that had an open to go from internal to external browsers (such as Twitter or Facebook) showed "Open in" instead of "Open in Chrome" even though my system settings showed Chrome as my default. Also, one of my default browsers listed was the Setup Wizard. I am thinking this is shenanigans from doing a USB transfer setup from an S7 on the Nougat beta.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
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The good news is you got it straight! :good:
Sorry to necro, but I have this problem now and I'm really not trying to factory reset after all the work I've done making this phone mine. Are there any developments on this? The WebView thing doesn't support YouTube which is killing me the most. A Google product that doesn't support YouTube...madness....
If anyone else finds this, disabling the Setup Wizard app resolves the issue. That app just tries to open all links rather than letting the default browser do the job.
I went through this exact situation, and couldn't figure it out. Here is a link to the thread i had started going through the entire process, its about 3 pages. It started with gmail, then got widespread. My end result was a reset also.
Here Is The Thread
Hey everyone,
I had to factory reset my Nexus 5X and before that Google Inbox used to open external links directly in Chrome, but now only in Custom Tabs (I know I can then open it in Chrome but I find that tedious). I just can't find a switch to change that, can somebody help me with that?
Daaavid84 said:
Hey everyone,
I had to factory reset my Nexus 5X and before that Google Inbox used to open external links directly in Chrome, but now only in Custom Tabs (I know I can then open it in Chrome but I find that tedious). I just can't find a switch to change that, can somebody help me with that?
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Interesting. I don't see that happening for me nor do I see a setting for that. You're definitely opening Inbox and now Gmail right? I don't even know if Gmail has that option as I've disabled the app.
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Yes, I'm definitely talking about Inbox. I just now realized that this problem also applies to other Apps like Gmail or Facebook, all apps opening external links in Custom Tabs, so apparently it's a system-wide problem. I've never had this problem before.
Daaavid84 said:
Yes, I'm definitely talking about Inbox. I just now realized that this problem also applies to other Apps like Gmail or Facebook, all apps opening external links in Custom Tabs, so apparently it's a system-wide problem. I've never had this problem before.
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I know apps like Google, Facebook, and Feedly all have an option in the settings to open externally or within the app.
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I know, I've explicitly changed the switch for that in Facebook for instance, but still the same.
Daaavid84 said:
Yes, I'm definitely talking about Inbox. I just now realized that this problem also applies to other Apps like Gmail or Facebook, all apps opening external links in Custom Tabs, so apparently it's a system-wide problem. I've never had this problem before.
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This isn't technically a "problem". It's how Google is making things flow smoother in apps. As mentioned, most apps let you choose how to open it but Inbox doesn't appear to have that option. Not yet anyway. If you need the full Chrome browser, you can tap the three dot menu at the top and select "open in chrome" as you mentioned. But the custom tab is basically the same thing as Chrome.
jsgraphicart said:
This isn't technically a "problem". It's how Google is making things flow smoother in apps. As mentioned, most apps let you choose how to open it but Inbox doesn't appear to have that option. Not yet anyway. If you need the full Chrome browser, you can tap the three dot menu at the top and select "open in chrome" as you mentioned. But the custom tab is basically the same thing as Chrome.
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Well, that's not correct.
First I flashed the last March Factory Image with the wipe command removed from the flash-all.bat file. Then I ran into a problem and did the aforementioned factory reset which I thought is supposedly the same as flashing the image including wiping. Now I finally gave up and flashed the image again including the wipe-command. Now it's back to normal again and links are being opnened again in the browser directly. I know the Custom Tab is basically the same as a normal tab, but I don't like them just alone for the fact that I can't open a link in a separate tab within the Custom Tab. Of course I know that I can open Custom Tabs in Chrome afterwards but like I said I find that tedious, for me that's just another unnecessary step that I'd like to avoid.