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
Forgive my ignorance here. I bought the GTab from Woot solely to learn about Android and tablets, I just got my ipad2 and thats the one I planned on getting the most use out of, but honestly I thought it would be good to have an Android tablet in the house.
Of course, the default OS was painful, so I put on TNTLite and ran some apps and was pretty happy. I haven't used it much since. I am still trying to find a way to stream video to the tablet (and hopefully someday out to my TV, to retire my laptop).....and am not sure which app to use. For Ipad I can use Air Video Server.
BUT ANYWAYS...
The default portal screen on TouchNTap was, I thought, pretty cool....weather, news links and time with your apps available on the bottom row.
Tell me, is there a similar type of portal app you can use on the Gtab? Is there a way to make it just be an alarm clock or a picture frame until you pick it up and want to start using it as a tablet?
TNTLite is cool, and I installed ADWLauncher (I think that is the name), but all I am seeing is now a windows desktop-looking thing. Can you use that front-end with TNTLite? Or is it just adding widgets to a "home screen" like a clock, calendar, web browser, etc.
Thanks!
Take a look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854175
If you want to alter TNT Lite to your liking, it's actually fairly straightforward - once you understand the layout.
When that firmware is run, it layers on a 100% stock image first, then I make the alterations later. You can alter either the updater-script (where the deletions are) or the /system folder (where the additions are) to tweak it to your liking. For example, if you want to keep the TNT launcher, just delete this line from the updater-script:
Code:
delete("/system/app/HomeScreen.apk");
That would add the TNT homescreen back, on the next firmware flash. This is just an example.
Sideload and Switch Home Screens to Get Back Default
HeadRusch1 said:
The default portal screen on TouchNTap was, I thought, pretty cool....weather, news links and time with your apps available on the bottom row.
Tell me, is there a similar type of portal app you can use on the Gtab?
Thanks!
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You don't need a "similar" portal app unless you just want it. Just sideload (move the files from your PC to the sdcard via USB cable and then click/install the apks from the sdcard) the original HomeScreen.apk, Weather.apk, Clock.apk, and News.apk - then use the Home Switcher to switch to the Viewsonic HomeScreen - if you want that to be your default.
I've done this since TNTL 2.0 because I also like the look and the options.
Other apk's that will fit into the default HomeScreen package are GroceryList and TaskManager. MediaPlayer will also go into the Viewsonic HomeScreen.
In case you didn't back up the original VS default portal files - I've attached them.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who likes the original VS portal.
Thank you
I'm going to be messing with this to see if I can get it to work......however, I do have one question, and its off topic:
Is there any way to put the Gtab into sleep mode the way that an ipad goes to sleep, so you just tap the screen to wake it up? Or have it so that way it has a permanantly on clock display or a rotating picture frame function with clock?
I'd like to buy the dock for it, but not if I have to hold the power button to wake it up all the time, I realize its a little thing but it is somewhat an annoyance.
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!
Hi.
I got an Android tablet for my elderly parents, but they'll struggle with the UI (too small and fiddly). I've looked everywhere for LARGE and evocative launch widgets or launchers, no luck. Either they aren't big enough, or they're just a generic icon, not a preview of the actual content (my sister's blog...). So I'll need to roll my widget, who needs to do the following:
- be very large, and resizable, the goal is 4 widgets per 10", 1280x800 screen, landscape mode... mybe that won't even be big enough and I'll need to fall back to 2 per page.
- display part of a web page (or a local static image ?), starting at a fixed offset (to skip the customary header and left menu). The web site might require a login/credentials. A zoom factor might need to be applied.
- launch a specific app or bookmark when clicked
- be configurable individually, I'll use several instances of the same widget per screen, on several screens. I'm thinking touching 2 opposite corners (a single one is not idiot proof) pops up a config menu where I can hunt for the web site to display, and either select an app to run or enter an URL to open with the default browser, set the offset/zoom, and preview the result/login to the site.
I haven't programmed in ages, and never in Java. I've fished around for tutorials but they seem to assume knowledge I don't have and/or older versions of Android.
There's a WebClip widget on the market, but its max size is way too small (2x1), there's no zoom/offset, and it fails at sites that require a login or cookie, even when Android's browser has them.
Could someone do such a widget ? I originally wanted to try it myself, but it's over my head.
I found a, new to me, widget that will replace the missing Friend Stream. The app is called SocialStream and is a 2 part app.
The first is a widget that looks kind of like the older version of Friend Stream. It will display Facebook, Twitter and RSS feeds. It allows you to choose the update time and how many posts are available to be seen. You can also set the color of the link and regular text. This is all done at the time you set up the widget.
Edit to add: To get the color selection to work you need to choose the new color and then tap on the color dot in the middle. This will select the new color and then tap save settings to get out of the settings area.
The second part of the app is a status updater. It will update your status is Facebook and Twitter at the same time. It is called kAmMa's Status Updater and is located in the app drawer. This is where you set up the logins for your accounts and what RSS feeds you want to see.
My overall opinion right now is that it is an OK replacement for Friend Stream. It is not nearly as polished as Friend Stream and was a bit more difficult to get started. I'm having trouble changing the link text color which makes the links hard for me to read right at the moment. I'm hoping to get it figured out. It doesn't seem to be maintained any longer as the last post in the thread was from March of this year so I wouldn't expect it to get any better. It's not available via the Play Store so you will need to side load it.
Link to Widget: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=795673