Hi guys, I had a quick question regarding using multiple browsers in your android os. Everytime I use another browser, it keeps asking me to pick a browser when I click on a link.
For example, If I am using skyfire and i click a link, it will ask me again if I want to use skyfire or stock browser for the link.... im like.. im in skyfire I'd like skyfire to complete the link.
I know I can solve this issue by setting the default program for internet but if I do set the default to skyfire, it won't let me use the android browser as a link pressed in android default broswer will open up skyfire for any link I press in the stock browser....
Any help would be appreciated thanks!
Solution: Either keep pressing the select browser to open link every time or use the default browser and switch to using only 1 browser.
Opera is a really good choice btw and better than both stock and skyfire.
There really aren't too many other "solutions" for this. Find a browser you really like and use it for your default.
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Solution: Either keep pressing the select browser to open link every time or use the default browser and switch to using only 1 browser.
Opera is a really good choice btw and better than both stock and skyfire.
There really aren't too many other "solutions" for this. Find a browser you really like and use it for your default.
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Hey thanks for the help. I guess I'll just have to stick to manually clicking my choices each time because I do want both. Sometimes, other browsers just have problems and I need to use the stock android browser.
I also tried all of them, dolphin(s), opera, miui, etc... I came out liking skyfire best other than the stupid social network bar at top.
one quick thought, it only makes sense that this needs to change. it's kinda like using chrome on my desktop and it asking me what browser to use everytime I click a link. Is this a fix on the os side or the app side??
I use 2 browser which is the stock and opera, I don't have this problem.
try this, if you're on the stock browser select the stock browser as default, then when you're on Skyfire when it ask you again choose Skyfire. I think that's what I did.
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There is also a free app in the market that lets you input a URL and choose which browser to use for that specific URL.
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boodies said:
one quick thought, it only makes sense that this needs to change. it's kinda like using chrome on my desktop and it asking me what browser to use everytime I click a link. Is this a fix on the os side or the app side??
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It's OS-side and I don't see it being changed simply because most people use a single browser and never have this issue.
Here is yet another "possible" fix though: Set your default Android browser as default. Get an icon to skyfire on your homescreen. Every time you click a link from within another app (XDA, Email, Messaging, etc), it will open it with the default browser. Every time you wish to use Skyfire, start it up from its icon.
You should never be asked which browser you wish to use again.
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As the Streak has a big enough screen, is there a way to force it to open a full site rather than the mobile version?
geordierussell said:
As the Streak has a big enough screen, is there a way to force it to open a full site rather than the mobile version?
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Bring up a Google page and at the bottom of the web page it says view Google in MOBILE/CLASIC just click clasic
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Does that just apply to Google?
Alternate Browser
Skyfire, dolphin and xscope have an inbuilt function to allow you choose how your browser is identified, I think one of them lets you choose iphone/android/pc but not sure
If you are using the "built in" browser, write this:
about:debug
Now in settings you should have the option of changing the UAString to:
Android
Desktop
IPhone
This change, unfortunately is not permanent (at least not in O2s' 2.2 rooted Streak) and you'll have to do the same again whenever you exit the browser.
I wish that it could be changed permanently though.
Brilliant work, albeit temporary.
Miren Browser allows you to set the user agent.
Menu->Settings->Advanced->Web Page->User Agent
You can select Chrome Desktop, iPhone3 or 4, iPad.
marvin02 said:
Miren Browser allows you to set the user agent.
Menu->Settings->Advanced->Web Page->User Agent
You can select Chrome Desktop, iPhone3 or 4, iPad.
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This is what I have done and it works. But then again you need to be using MIREN.
of cause you need miren, but i recommend it, very good browser.
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really fast I've Neva waited longer than 30 secs for any web page no matter what one i open it's there ready to use straight away. use it and see Wat you think.
miren is what I use now on all my androids. Love It.
in default browser i couldnt find such an option. with dolphin browser yes it is possible but default browser is much faster than dolphin. anyone could change it?
cCeT said:
in default browser i couldnt find such an option. with dolphin browser yes it is possible but default browser is much faster than dolphin. anyone could change it?
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Surf to about:useragent with default browser.
cCeT said:
in default browser i couldnt find such an option. with dolphin browser yes it is possible but default browser is much faster than dolphin. anyone could change it?
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Go to browser and type
about:useragent
It will default back to normal when you restart the phone
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Any chance to make the change permanent?
What does user agent do?
It does identify the type of browser to the website, resulting in websites showing mobile optimized pages with extremely limited functionality.
If it is set to use the same info as, say your firefox desktop browser, the website will show just as it would on your desktop.
Ciddy said:
Any chance to make the change permanent?
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I've adde about:useragent to the favourites. at least this way takes me 2sec to change it
cCeT said:
in default browser i couldnt find such an option. with dolphin browser yes it is possible but default browser is much faster than dolphin. anyone could change it?
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not exactly the answer you were looking for, but why not try different browser? Many browsers out there, many of them very quick. I.e.:
xscope browser
Dolphin mini (my favourite)
opera mobile
miren browser
All of these are very good, many features, and fast.
or PC browser ported to Android tablets because I'm tired of getting redirected to mobile phone friendly pages of websites when my Transformer Prime has the same resolution as my 12.1" laptop and thus is capable of displaying websites at the same size.
Why does it look like there's nothing being done about this?
Why does this browser even give off the detail to websites as if the system it's operating on is a mobile phone. There should least be a way to turn this feature off. I'm annoyed by it.
Lots of browsers in the market allow you to disable the mobile version. E.g. ics+ browser.
eabinsan said:
Lots of browsers in the market allow you to disable the mobile version. E.g. ics+ browser.
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+1 ICS browser+ is great desktop view option owns!
Problem solved. Downloaded the Dolphin browser from the Marketplace.
This browser looks amazing and is loaded with features. I've already set it to my default browser. The default ICS browser even makes Internet Explorer seem amazing.
HAHAHAHA
Maybe better then IE8. On par with IE9 i would say.
Boat Browser is the best one out there by far imo.
Once you try xScope you stop trying the other ones.
xScope is my favorite and I've tried them all
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the_game_master said:
or PC browser ported to Android tablets because I'm tired of getting redirected to mobile phone friendly pages of websites when my Transformer Prime has the same resolution as my 12.1" laptop and thus is capable of displaying websites at the same size.
Why does it look like there's nothing being done about this?
Why does this browser even give off the detail to websites as if the system it's operating on is a mobile phone. There should least be a way to turn this feature off. I'm annoyed by it.
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Have you even tried any other browsers??
Most browsers give you the option of setting mobile or desktop view.
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Boat Browser is the best one out there by far imo.
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this. I have tried several browsers, none looked and felt as great as Boat
It's all about Firefox Mobile. Give it a try, the awesome tablet UI and plethora of extensions just can't be beat.
ICS browser+ is by far my favorite
Dolphin ftw
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Long time opera and dolphin user here, and I have to admit that boat is now the only browser in my adw dock!
There's the great ICS+ improved by a fellow XDA developers member, great stuff indeed.
Cheers
Can u post a link, I tried looking for this, couldn't find it, I tried ics + and love it. Didn't like boat browser
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Desktop browsing with Stock Browser - no additional software needed
If you would prefer the Desktop view of websites, rather than the Mobile view, then there is an easy way to change it without using any third party app.
Open the standard browser and type about:debug into the browser's address bar. Then go to Menu > Settings. You should have a new option called Debug. Press Debug, then on the right side press UAstring and change the option to Desktop.
Websites should now be displayed as they would on a computer desktop browser.
Other options are: iphone, ipad, android (default), honeycomb.
Thanks..
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If you would prefer the Desktop view of websites, rather than the Mobile view, then there is an easy way to change it without using any third party app.
Open the standard browser and type about:debug into the browser's address bar. Then go to Menu > Settings. You should have a new option called Debug. Press Debug, then on the right side press UAstring and change the option to Desktop.
Websites should now be displayed as they would on a computer desktop browser.
Other options are: iphone, ipad, android (default), honeycomb.
Thanks..
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I tried this n it works BUT it doesn't stick. After browser is closed down n started back up it reverts back.
just click on settings in the right upper corner and then click desktop. unfortunately it doesn't stick...
opera mobile would be my choice, but i have to admit that i didn't tried any others ;-)
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I tried this n it works BUT it doesn't stick. After browser is closed down n started back up it reverts back.
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Try this:
1) Make a new shortcut to a website (doesn't matter which one, this is just a workaround)
2) Edit that newly created shortcut, make the URL point to 'about:useragent' (without the quotes)
3) If you click on the shortcut nothing will happen. BUT if you now click on the addres bar of the browser the URL should be there. Just press enter.
4) Select the client you want your device to mimic
This doesn't save the client, so you will have to repeat steps 3 & 4 every time you restart the browser. But is a tiny bit more comfortable than editing a configration file I think
Hi there, is there any easy to stop the browser identifying itself as a mobile device so it'll open up web pages in standers desktop format?
Many thanks
You need to be able to change the user agent to do so. If you are on ICS, try ICS Browser + and you will have those options.
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This was actually one of the first things I wanted to do myself. Stock browser can't do it though.. As of yet I've not found a single browser that can do it all, so I recommend you install a couple of browsers as they're not too big of a strain on your storage space anyway. Try Dolphin, Firefox and Opera. You'll figure out which sites work best with each browser soon enough.
Certain custom ROMS give you the option to choose via the browser settings. If you're running stock or the option is not available, just go to "about:useragent" via the browser address bar.
Try Xscope as well.
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ohyeahar said:
Certain custom ROMS give you the option to choose via the browser settings. If you're running stock or the option is not available, just go to "about:useragent" via the browser address bar.
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Do that or use Firefox/Dolphin Browser. Stock browser not that good anyways and the "about:useragent" will not save (must be entered each time you open the browser - unless I missed something).
hjf3Gd said:
Hi there, is there any easy to stop the browser identifying itself as a mobile device so it'll open up web pages in standers desktop format?
Many thanks
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Browser => Settings => Advanced => Allow Plugins => Always.
Browser => Settings => Advanced => Auto Fix Page. Uncheck it.
Hi. I am having problems with changing the user agent for my broswer( the default one and I am running ics 4.0.3). I have tried user:agent and user:debug and even the request desktop site feature, but is still unable to get the desktop site. If u have any solution without rooting the phone, please reply. thx in advance.
Change browser to Quick ICS browser or else, which has the browser agent switching option.
For Gingerbread it was about:useragent.
Btw- There is an option in the stock browser to select 'request desktop site'.
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ithehappy said:
Change browser to Quick ICS browser or else, which has the browser agent switching option.
For Gingerbread it was about:useragent.
Btw- There is an option in the stock browser to select 'request desktop site'.
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I have tried using the request desktop site but it did not work. Btw where can i find the quick ICS broswer
jonnieyap said:
I have tried using the request desktop site but it did not work. Btw where can i find the quick ICS broswer
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5iZWFuc29mdC5icm93c2VycGx1cyJd
try InBrowser from the Market, I was also sick of Facebook being loaded as phone mode even when I had changed the setting for stock AND skyfire browsers......... skyfire used to be good, now I don't think so, YouTube and Facebook load how they want to regardless of changing settings and also inputting text on some sites can be near on impossible...... before someone recommends it, avoid Skyfire it's dated!
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Thanks