I'm new to android and I can't figure out how to view the full version of a web page and not the mobile version. Can someone please help me out, i'd appreciate it.
clivo360 said:
I'm new to android and I can't figure out how to view the full version of a web page and not the mobile version. Can someone please help me out, i'd appreciate it.
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Usually you can type about:debug into the address bar and hit enter. This opens up several new options in settings. Scroll near the bottom, choose uastring or something similar (not looking at the phone atm) and you should have the option to choose "Desktop".
Oddly, everytime I have attempted this on the stock browser in the Vibrant it will force close everytime it starts. Not sure if it's unique to the Vibrant in general or mine specifically so maybe wait and see if anyone has had better luck before giving it a shot.
Download the "Skyfire" from the market, and at set it to "Desktop" mode, which can be found at the menu at the top of the browser.
Works for me...
Dolphin Browser
Dolphin Browser HD shows full desktop by default and allows you to view pages in mobile format. It's an excellent tabbed browser with gesture support.
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/communication/dolphin-browser-hd_gskf.html
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Is the a mod for the default browser to set the Google search to the desktop url by default instead of the mobile url. I'm using cm7.
Are you talking about the default User Agent setting (UAString) or what url the browser opens up in (http://wap.google.com for mobile)?
If you are talking about the User Agent setting then to see it in your Settings you must type in "about:debug" in the address bar and hit enter. After that you won't notice anything different. But if you go to Menu, then Settings for the browser you will see some new properties that are now exposed and UAString is the one that you will need to modify to change your browser's User Agent setting so the websites you go to will see you as either an Android device, a Desktop, or an iPhone.
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Are you talking about the default User Agent setting (UAString) or what url the browser opens up in (http://wap.google.com for mobile)?
If you are talking about the User Agent setting then to see it in your Settings you must type in "about:debug" in the address bar and hit enter. After that you won't notice anything different. But if you go to Menu, then Settings for the browser you will see some new properties that are now exposed and UAString is the one that you will need to modify to change your browser's User Agent setting so the websites you go to will see you as either an Android device, a Desktop, or an iPhone.
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If i use the search widget or type search in the browsers address bar it loads the mobile website. I would prefer it to load the desktop website.
Try changing the UAString as I've mentioned in my last post. I've tried all three and all three displays the results differently in the browser.
sjmoreno said:
Try changing the UAString as I've mentioned in my last post. I've tried all three and all three displays the results differently in the browser.
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I currently have it set to Linux desktop but it still brings up the mobile. I think its hard coded in.
XDA Developers - You are AWESOME and I want to THANK YOU for everything you are doing!!!
I have enjoyed doing MODs of my GTAB and have followed you, the developers here, for getting the Gingerbread Version v2.3 loaded without issue. Yes it was a process, but I followed your advice and got it done without bricking my GTAB!
I was pleasantly surprised that it kept all of my Market Purchases. However, a few things have come up and wanted to ask if someone would answer my questions?
1. In TnT Lite I could set the Browser to be viewed as a standard Web Page or for use on a TABLET. I like the TABLET setting better than a standard web page.
I use "Google Toolbox" for my email and in tablet mode it has a left window frame for messages and a right frame for viewing the message. It is perfect for use on this GTAB.
In the standard web view, it only shows a list of messages frame. I like the TABLET option and cannot now change the settings on this v2.3.
Is there a way to have a gear on the web browser to allow us to select which options we like, for example, which view we want? Or is there another method for me to make this change?
2. In TNT Lite I liked having the options of a "home, back and a Line" from the side of the GTAB listed on the status bar. In using this new Gingerbread v2.3, I can only use the ones on the side of the tablet because they are not on the status bar.
At night, when it is dark, it is nice to have those buttons on the top row of the status bar.
Is there a way to put the side button's onto the status bar?
Thanks Again!
DGreystone
Hello all,
I'm new here. First post. I hope someone can help me out, please.
I'm looking at a complex web page which has a section on one side which scrolls information in contrast to the main page area which remains static. When I touch the screen and move my finger, it just moves the entire page up, as though it is all one static image.
What setting do I need to change or what add-on do I need to download to allow it to see all the information in this scroll?
The website ends in ".jsp" if that helps...
All help is greatfully appreciated!
Recheck, if javascript is enabled in options(icon top right)>settings>advanced
Try changing UID ( from android to desktop), search for it there are many threads on it, with instructions!
If still vain, Can you share the webpage? Will try a workaround.
Though, I believe, it should show up fine! Without any modifications except for javascript enabled!
Thanks for the reply!
Javascript IS enabled. I didn't have to change it.
Try changing UID ( from android to desktop),
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This instruction, I do not understand. I've looked for a setting but still unsure. Can you elaborate a little, please?
I'm sure there are other threads out there. I had a quick look on this website but saw nothing. I'm not sure what keywords to use to describe what's not happening for me. New to Android...
Unfortunately, I cannot show the website as it is work-related.
Well, here it goes,
type this in browser address bar:
about:debug
than hit go
new options appear in settings,
Choose debug> uastring> change to desktop
plus rendering normal and disable wide page display, in case it helps.
UID is user identifier> implemented by browsers for web servers to identify the incoming client browser as dektop or mobile device for some good odd reason! Perhaps, ah never mind.
Lastly, try firefox browser from app market if all fails.
I got the bit about Firefox but I'm afraid I couldn't follow the rest.
I typed about:debug and it did nothing I could see. The third time, it took me to some google search results.
I could see nothing in the settings about debug... but then I'm not sur wchich part of the settings you refer to.
I tried installing flash 10.3 but this made no difference.
Does anyone have any ideas on this please?
It isn't suppose to load anything, the page remains same. New "DEBUG" option appear in "settings". Just hit the top right-corner "option" button and go to "settings" than "debug" is that complex?
Type this
about:debug
press enter
go option>Settings than debug >than uastring> than choose desktop
Well that post isn't complex, but the first one was not spelt out clearly - that's why I asked for clarification.
For some reason, even though I did the above actions the first time, the debug option never appeared. Now this time it worked but either way, selecting desktop has not fixed the main problem as per first post.
Anyone with any other ideas, please let me know. Neither desktop nor flash 10.3 has fixed the problem!!
I cannot scroll down a sub-section on an otherwise fixed web page!
Wasn't spelt correctly? Strange! As both the posts appear same to me the only addition I did in former was add firefox option. Since I can't access the webpage, have no idea about the issue perhaps discussing with your company's IT advisor may help!
"spelt out" - it's a figure of speech. Not to worry...
Yes, the IT advisor is my next option but I've always found certain IT forums have been helpful with IT issues in the past so I thought I would try this one.
Have tried the following site on native android browser, honeycomb 3.1, and all panels scroll very well with touch swipe independently from the main web page. There's a scrolling marquee panel at lower right and its auto-scrolling as meant to. Is your tablet updated to honeycomb 3.1?
http://www.visionjinx.net/?load=http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/views/web/rss/libraryview.jsp
mughalgxt said:
Have tried the following site on native android browser, honeycomb 3.1, and all panels scroll very well with touch swipe independently from the main web page. There's a scrolling marquee panel at lower right and its auto-scrolling as meant to. Is your tablet updated to honeycomb 3.1?
http://www.visionjinx.net/?load=http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/views/web/rss/libraryview.jsp
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Hi, I've also experienced problems with the built in Android safari based browser and also the Skyfire browser app when perusing this site that has a scrollable text box within the main page. There are days when the content in the scrollable box is large and scrollable. This will cause these two mentioned browsers on Android 3.1 to improperly display the page. (note: if you view it on a day when that list box has a short list of news items and is not scrollable, then the Android browser will display it without scrambling text over text all over the place).
I just checked the site today and it is in a state that will cause the bug.
http://www.tabletpcreview.com/
I downloaded then Opera browser app today and tried this page and it seems to display all the contents on the screen instead of presenting it in a scrollable list box. At least Opera is not over-laying the list contents text over the main page text though. Go try it and see.
Hope they will fix the Android browsers to decode all pages in future update.
try the touchwiz stock rom, the scrambled text or over-laying the list contents text over the main page issue, at the bottom of the page, is completely fixed in android browser owing to samsung's native tweaks!
mughalgxt said:
try the touchwiz stock rom, the scrambled text or over-laying the list contents text over the main page issue, at the bottom of the page, is completely fixed in android browser owing to samsung's native tweaks!
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Hi mughalgxt, what is this [/B]touchwiz stock rom[/B] exactly? I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 locked retail model which I have rooted and have already applied Pershoot's Overclock to 1.4Hhz kernel flash. The tablet is running fine as it except for the mentioned quirks.
Will overlaying this [/B]touchwiz stock rom[/B] directly on top of my already modified kernel and rooting mods upset anything?
Do you have a direct link you can provide here to get the exact version of this [/B]touchwiz stock rom[/B] that you recommended?
Edit Update: I just read a bit on that touchwiz stock rom modification and I does not seem perfect enough for me to risk messing up my tablet environment right now. I will wait for Samsung to release an official version for my Wi-Fi only tab 10.1.
Thank You!
[stock][eur]touchwiz rom, its directly from samsung, unmodded, on android development page posted by me! The browser displays the complex webpages unscrambled! The only notable issue is the UAstring! It tends to return to android mode from desktop on reboot! I have failed to note any notable speed boost from 1 to 1.4ghz overclocking more prone to freezes so far!Like to remain stock! If browser is your main priority than gotta try the stock rom and may revert back!
It does not support copying text from a webpage like the newest Miui version, but that won't run on blur.
Edit here are the key settings for a forum browser that puts the XDA app to shame as well as many others.
Note: for attachment uploading choose the "manage attachments" under the text window not the paper clip dropdown. Just remember to close the blank popup, uploading works with ES file, upload files then hit the back button and preview changes to see the attachments shown properly.
NB: the above settings are for browsing forums. To post/edit just double tap to turn panoramic mode off which zooms very close then the editing tools work well.
I use Smart Keyboard Pro BTW.
Op updated to show best settings for forum use.
Hello
That is nice
is it the last version. is it ended?
Yes I think. But I am an Iphone user now.
aviwdoowks said:
Yes I think. But I am an Iphone user now.
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Lucky You
but it is not and this one think you must miss
when i installed it it prompted for new version and directly downloaded the new version
on Samsung phones, also on SGS3, websites doesn't get rearranged by zooming in - that means when you zoom in a website, the text appears larger, but then it's necessary to scroll left and right to see all the content - doesn't matter which browser you use (testet with stock-browser, chrome, mozilla and dolphin). That's completly different with HTC-phones (tested with Desire HD and One X): when you zoom in using a browser (and it also doesn't matter which browser you use) then the text will be rearranged, so it's only necessary to scroll up and down, but NOT left and right - the text automatically fits in the browser window in horizontal direction! Is there any known hack or tool to get this behaviour on my SGS3? thanks Gerald
gekap said:
on Samsung phones, also on SGS3, websites doesn't get rearranged by zooming in - that means when you zoom in a website, the text appears larger, but then it's necessary to scroll left and right to see all the content - doesn't matter which browser you use (testet with stock-browser, chrome, mozilla and dolphin). That's completly different with HTC-phones (tested with Desire HD and One X): when you zoom in using a browser (and it also doesn't matter which browser you use) then the text will be rearranged, so it's only necessary to scroll up and down, but NOT left and right - the text automatically fits in the browser window in horizontal direction! Is there any known hack or tool to get this behaviour on my SGS3? thanks Gerald
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PLEASE use the search button before posting, theres a discussion already about this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1638990&highlight=browser
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PLEASE use the search button before posting, theres a discussion already about this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1638990&highlight=browser
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sorry for that "double-post", I've used "search", but I didn't find this post...
Check the settings so the text can fellow. Easy.
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Maybe try the following in your browser on the SGS3:
Menu > Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages
After enabling this feature, I find that text on a website appears in a narrow column, which perfectly fills the phone's screen after zooming in using a double-tap.
I think this would only apply if the website styles are set up so that the width of the text element is relative to the width of the browser window.
Chris
Alex Charles said:
Check the settings so the text can fellow. Easy.
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you can be sure that I've searched for such a setting, but I didn't find it! Can you give me a hint where to find it?
gekap said:
on Samsung phones, also on SGS3, websites doesn't get rearranged by zooming in - that means when you zoom in a website, the text appears larger, but then it's necessary to scroll left and right to see all the content - doesn't matter which browser you use (testet with stock-browser, chrome, mozilla and dolphin). That's completly different with HTC-phones (tested with Desire HD and One X): when you zoom in using a browser (and it also doesn't matter which browser you use) then the text will be rearranged, so it's only necessary to scroll up and down, but NOT left and right - the text automatically fits in the browser window in horizontal direction! Is there any known hack or tool to get this behaviour on my SGS3? thanks Gerald
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U need to double tab on samsung phones to rearrange the text thats how it is on.my s2
christhorn said:
Maybe try the following in your browser on the SGS3:
Menu > Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages
Chris
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I've this option checked, but that doesn't change anything! - HTC renders the same websites anyway completly different! And as I've mentioned: this can not be a browser-setting, because this behaviour ist browser-independent!
NoOneCanHelpMe said:
U need to double tab on samsung phones to rearrange the text thats how it is on.my s2
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doesn't work on SGS3!
Maybe you could post a link to one of the websites?
christhorn said:
Maybe you could post a link to one of the websites?
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for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com
you can also watch this video to see what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtXAkNd9k68
OK, I understand what you mean now.
Zooming beyond the double-tap zoom level does not cause the text to re-flow like it does on the HTC One X.
No idea what to do about that - sorry.
christhorn said:
OK, I understand what you mean now.
Zooming beyond the double-tap zoom level does not cause the text to re-flow like it does on the HTC One X.
No idea what to do about that - sorry.
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correct! ;-) and this is not a "feature" from the One X, that works in the same way also on the (old) Desire HD!
gekap said:
I've this option checked, but that doesn't change anything! - HTC renders the same websites anyway completly different! And as I've mentioned: this can not be a browser-setting, because this behaviour ist browser-independent!
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I can confirm it doesnt work either. My SGS has no problem doing it on stock browser.
Don't have the phone, but it shows you how on this video
Hope this helps. Sorry can't post links so this is the name of the youtube video.
Samsung Galaxy S3 - Stock browser review.
chasmo51 said:
Don't have the phone, but it shows you how on this video
Hope this helps. Sorry can't post links so this is the name of the youtube video.
Samsung Galaxy S3 - Stock browser review.
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thanks for that hint - but this "trick" is not a solution for me, because only a few websites do provide this "special icon" - with a HTC-phone the text reflows in every browser on every website when zooming in!
Use Opera Mini. Reflows like a boss on double tap and pinch and zoom. I've tried all the browsers, and it's the only one that does it.
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