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I've been an Opera user on desktop since before I was on Android so I was bummed to find out it didnt yet have flash support. Months and months of using Dolphin Browsers waiting for Opera to get flash with no updates or blog posts about it was starting to make me think the.project got abandoned. Well.. just opened up Market and there it is. Some changes include flash support and ui changes. Just thought id alert all the other opera fans incase you didn't know.
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Thank you for that. I ve been waiting for that for long time too. Opera mini on older java enabled phones is awesome so is opera desktop on computer.
I've never been a fan of Opera Mobile, doesn't render pages very well and has a bunch of other quirks. I'll probably check it out though.
Been messing with with since I posted this and the first thing I noticed is the UI is gorgeous. Pages seem to render properly and on large pages most of the content is already viewable while the rest loads. Also the scrolling is still smooth even while loading finishes. SO awesome to finally have my bookmarks and speeddail back.
Also I noticed the browser does use significantly more memory than others. I didn't notice any lag with my phone will opera sat in the background though.
YouTube videos play on the full site smoother than I've seen on any other android browser.
Now I need to try it with Turbo mode on.
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What is the big difference(s) between Opera Mobile and Opera Mini? I see that Mini was just updated to 6.0.
Opera mobile renders pages client side and you have access to your bookmarks. And now has flash.
Opera mini renders server side. And if I remember correctly you can only save bookmarks to your opera account but can't get full access to your bookmarks.
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It's definitely my favorite browser now.
I've used Dolphin (HD & Mini), Firefox, xScope, Miren, Skyfire and Boat Browser but Opera Mobile 11 suits me the most. It's simple, beautiful yet very fast and functional.
For those who don't want pages to be compressed, just turn off Opera Turbo. You have a choice to let it render server side or locally.
ive always been a dolphin fan...but it is very bloated, and can be laggy.
opera lacks features, but is very lightweight and extremely speedy.
just upgraded my opera version and right away, upon opening, the UI looks so much sleeker. my only complaint as of now is not being able to set a homepage. like looking at google right when i open my browser
also, theres no "exit" button......i want the option of either pressing the "home" button and leaving my browser open in the background, or clicking exit so my browser completely shuts down.
EDIT: one more gripe....cant add bookmark shortcuts to homescreen or folders
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i know it sounds like im being overly negative, but dont read too much into it. im seriously ocnsidering dropping dolphin for this. which says a lot cause ive only used dolphin since i started using android altogether. im just sharing observations and *****ing out loud .....still a fantastic browser!
I think the lack of a homepage is to promote the speeddail. I too wish for a exit button but since the task manager is only a long press away its not that big of a deal to me.
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you can set the home page in opera:config
xat.mobile said:
you can set the home page in opera:config
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Can you please classify....where is "config"...i don't see it here in the settings
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type "home" into the search bar and it'll come up.
tried it, still like the feel of stock browser.
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type "home" into the search bar and it'll come up.
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i typed "home" in the search bar, and the navigation bar.....it just acts as normal behavior
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i typed "home" in the search bar, and the navigation bar.....it just acts as normal behavior
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Its just like firefox. Type opera:config in address bar and hit enter and it will take you to configuration settings. Scroll all the way down to user pref and expand it and you will find what you are looking for.
1.type opera:config
2. user preferences
3. custom user agent
4. paste this Opera/9.80 (Linux; en) Presto/2.7.81 Version/11.00
5. save & restart browser.
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Nice browser for sure. Needs better copy/paste and google live search in search bar. Any one tried new Firefox released today ?
try scrolling fast when page is long, magic button pops up
kolyan said:
try scrolling fast when page is long, magic button pops up
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I saw that too but mine only shows when scrolling up
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I saw that too but mine only shows when scrolling up
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i get it up and down....maybe a bug or something.
ps. tried Firefox on my Nexus One.....didn't feel like its complete...but web pages loaded a bit faster then on Opera, at least they did a few times that i tested.
On many websites the back button should take you to the previous page but it only reloads the current web page. As an example go to CNN.com non Mobile site and try to navigate back and forwarded. I find this same thing happening. On many websites. Is this for real? This is basic web browsing here! Why is this $600.00 super tablet not able to navigate websites better than my phone?
Thanks for any answers to this issue.
The back button generally doesn't function correctly when the page is flash intensive.
Will this be fixed and why would this be the case? It really annoying.
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On many websites the back button should take you to the previous page but it only reloads the current web page. As an example go to CNN.com non Mobile site and try to navigate back and forwarded. I find this same thing happening. On many websites. Is this for real? This is basic web browsing here! Why is this $600.00 super tablet not able to navigate websites better than my phone?
Thanks for any answers to this issue.
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Does it work on XDA for you?
mine does that too. Xda is a site this often happens to me.
I had to change XDA to classic and now it works. Sad that this browser can't handle this basic function. I hope the soon to be released update fixes the browser issues and typing lag.
Same here. Its quite annoying
I have had this happen but only on the xda forums. It is comical how bad the xda forums are on an android device:
- can't use search
- can't use back button
- horrible scrolling lag
I guess they don't fix it because they want us to get the xda app?
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I have had this happen but only on the xda forums. It is comical how bad the xda forums are on an android device:
- can't use search
- can't use back button
- horrible scrolling lag
I guess they don't fix it because they want us to get the xda app?
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Ok this is odd but it never worked on XDA for me. Then I reflashed back to stock Rom and pershoot's kernel and now back button is working perfectly. Works everytime on XDA. Not sure what did the trick but im not complaining
Mine does not work with [Odin]Stock EH06 Deodexed with CWM 3.1.0.1/Root/Busybox 1.19/Working Browser. In the browser that is. It appears to crash the browser. I would post this in the appropriate forum, however I have not made enough filler posts to.
Mine works just fine. Rooted, stock Verizon LTE 10.1. I usually use Dolphin Browser, but just tried my stock one and went through a bunch of cnn pages and xda pages... then went back, no problem.
I've narrowed this issue down to either the mod that removes ads from the browser or the UAString mod. Went back to stock deodexed ME and back button works fine.
I've tried two Rezounds this week, and get browser crashes on both. It seems pretty random, but usually happens after using the browser for 5-10 minutes.
It's happened a few times in here and when browsing through Howard Forums.
I guess I'll need to download Dolphin browser and see if it crashes too.
I've had Dolphin crash on me a few times.
Has not happened to me yet on Opera.
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Hasn't happened to me yet on Dolphin. (Knocking on wood)
Check your browser cache in Settings>Applications. My browser crashes on my DInc if it goes more than a few days without a restart. Clearing the cache often helps.
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I use boat and it doesn't crash.
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Hasn't happened on dolphin mini here
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i haven't had the browser crash, but i have had weird things happen...
sometimes i'll click on a link, and nothing seems to happen.. i'll think 'huh? did it not register?' and then all of a sudden it's on the new page fully loaded.
also, there's times when i'll click on something and it'll think i clicked on a link right above where i actually did click. (and yes i've tried calibration & also using the gingerbread keyboard)
well, considering mine has a dead pixel anyway i'm just going to exchange it.
I went to dolphin h d browser soon as I could, I couldn't stand the original browser the way it cut off the notification bar.
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i haven't had the browser crash, but i have had weird things happen...
sometimes i'll click on a link, and nothing seems to happen.. i'll think 'huh? did it not register?' and then all of a sudden it's on the new page fully loaded.
also, there's times when i'll click on something and it'll think i clicked on a link right above where i actually did click. (and yes i've tried calibration & also using the gingerbread keyboard)
well, considering mine has a dead pixel anyway i'm just going to exchange it.
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The 1st Rezound I tried also had a dead pixel almost right in the center of the screen, but the 2nd unit doesn't have any dead pixel.
I have also noticed when using the web browser that when I click on link, it may just sit there. When I click on the link again, nothing happens. I have to go back one page and then forward for the link to open.
After using Dolphin browser for a day, I've had it crash and close unexpectedly a few times. I'm starting to think it may be an underlining issue with the phone it self.
Had my phone for 4 days now and the browser is yet to crash with extensive use.
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After using Dolphin browser for a day, I've had it crash and close unexpectedly a few times. I'm starting to think it may be an underlining issue with the phone it self.
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Another issues I've noticed is that sometimes pictures don't load in the browser and show a question mark. Pressing on the Refresh icon usually fixes it.
But this has also happened when using the Facebook app, as some pictures just don't show unless you exit and restart the app.
Curious if any other note owners have the same issue with the auto fit to screen in the browser. There is absolutely no change whether on or off. Again that's the fit to screen option in the browser not working. Thanks
Same issue with me. Quite disappointed.
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Thanks for the reply, only found two bugs so far. The previous mentioned above and some text issues hoping the release of ics addresses these problems. I left sprint for this phone with 4 early termination fees, AT&T don't make me go back.. Sad thing is regardless of which browser I use nothing seems to fix the auto fit.
Sad if a minor browser issue makes you change carriers.
The stock android browser sucks. Miren is flawless
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I just turned on Auto-Fit in the stock browser and it works for me... I am stock rooted.
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No the browser issue isn't enough for me to leave. as far a rooting I'm waiting out the 30 trial just to be cautious. After that I'll create a tar ball recovery file via odin, and begin to mess around with some of the system files.
The first thing on my list is a custom themed dialer activity tab, not a huge fan of the stock dial pad from Samsung,, but I do love the phone..
Here's how I do it on mine..
Start off in Portrait position.
bring up the web page with your stock browser..
then either double tap on it or pinch zoom it a bit..(if not an m.mobile web page)
then rotate to landscape position..
BAM.. the 'auto-fit' kicks in..
I believe it works visa-verse too..
I always start in portrait then rotate to landscape.
it works for me.. good luck
ps.. if this works for you... hit me with a 'thanks' button..
That worked but every time you resize by pinching you have to keep rotating it so it kicks in again,that is definitely a bug.
To funny,, your right it works if you keep rotating. Oh well Samsung just wants to insure we get lots of hands on and interaction with the phone.
Ditto here it works fine. You just need to check mark auto fit web page in browser settings.
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To funny,, your right it works if you keep rotating. Oh well Samsung just wants to insure we get lots of hands on and interaction with the phone.
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Ok so I tried the double tapping and that works as well but since the text still looked small I adjusted the default zoom in browser settings and much better.
I have a Galaxy S II (T-989) and use Dolphin HD Browser and it seems to work great on my device. Might be worth giving a shot on the note.
I just ordered a Note so I'm pre-troubleshooting so I know what issues to look out for and how to solve them when it comes in
Works fine for me in opera
Dear Community
As we all know well the stock browser sucks , after a long research i finally found the best browser at my opinion for Xperia tablet s and i would really wanted to share this with you.
Its UC Browser HD ( for tablets) , try it and give me your comments,
Amazingly fast!
Cheers
Vatis
thanks
I just registered to thank you for the recommendation. And let me tell you, it wasn't easy using the tablet. Much better browsing experience though
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UC Browser HD ( for tablets)
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Thanks for the recommendation. I tried it. I did not like it. I prefer Dolphin Browser instead.
Chrome is still the best for me...:good:
I prefer the stock browser. Fine for me
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I'm using 'Maxthon Web Browser for Tablet'~ Quite fast for me.
i like stock browser but what i don't like its slow unstable.
Heck my tablet shutdown usualy like once a day if unlucky and i'm not even sure what the cause is.
I've tried out several browsers myself ..
Actually I've installed chrome beta, UC browser HD, Stock and Opera.
The list changes times to times, but only one (3rd party) stays installed OPERA.
For me it's actually the best one, specially in two aspect: downloads management and web page support (last experience was by managing drop box list in a train company website...)
Also try Puffin Browser. Its pretty cool on tab s
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Quick ICS browser, based on stock and it's really fast with much more options, you're gonna live it guys!!
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reptile64 said:
Quick ICS browser, based on stock and it's really fast with much more options, you're gonna live it guys!!
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Wow reptile, really thank you for sharing this with us.
I recall and after testing your suggested browser for hours now I believe quick ics browser is the best for our tablets.
Really thank you mate you made my day!!!! This browser flies!!!! Its like I got a new tablet!
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trying dolphin browser right now seems to work better then chrome.
New tab button is at better location yep i open new tab instead off closing current tab all the time cous well my fingers are to big.
loads responds faster also then chrome beta which is currently better then chrome the non beta.
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trying dolphin browser right now seems to work better then chrome.
New tab button is at better location yep i open new tab instead off closing current tab all the time cous well my fingers are to big.
loads responds faster also then chrome beta which is currently better then chrome the non beta.
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And it also sends every url request, search data etc. to a 3rd party server. So have fun with Dolphin. Thats why i removed it from my devices.
Using Lighting browser atm, feels good, gonna let you know in a couple of days.
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Wow reptile, really thank you for sharing this with us.
I recall and after testing your suggested browser for hours now I believe quick ics browser is the best for our tablets.
Really thank you mate you made my day!!!! This browser flies!!!! Its like I got a new tablet!
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I'm happy I helped you mate and I suggest everyone who's reading this post to try out this awesome browser! I bought the donate version it's cheap and it's a good way to help the guy who did this mod to keep updating it! :laugh: :highfive: :fingers-crossed:
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And it also sends every url request, search data etc. to a 3rd party server. So have fun with Dolphin. Thats why i removed it from my devices.
Using Lighting browser atm, feels good, gonna let you know in a couple of days.
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Don't really care all i do is visit porn sites anyway on my tablet mostly.
Anyway does't seem to matter what browser i use my tablet crashes in any off them.
Even camera app can cause my tablet to shutdown just hoping jellybean is verry soon getting little bit impatient.
vatis24 said:
Dear Community
As we all know well the stock browser sucks , after a long research i finally found the best browser at my opinion for Xperia tablet s and i would really wanted to share this with you.
Its UC Browser HD ( for tablets) , try it and give me your comments,
Amazingly fast!
Cheers
Vatis
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Thanks for posting the suggestion. I installed UC HD last night and gave it a test spin for several minutes. So far I do like it better than stock or Dolphin or Maxthon (both frequently shut down and dump me back to the tablet desktop). So far UC HD seems to perform well with no random crashing. Time will tell, >Maxthon seemed stable for awhile also. The one thing I do like very much about UC HD is the scrolling arrows in the lower right corner of the screen. I think that really helps navigating the web page and reduces the tendency for false finger presses on links you didn't mean to "click" on.
Thanks again :good:
2/4/2013-Thought I would update with my experience so far with UC Browser. Since posting the above I have used UC HD for browsing the web, checking e-mail and just general usage. Initially, all seemed great with no problems until the last two days or so. Unfortunately, the browser will close with a message apologizing for the app quitting and gives option to restart the browser or cancel. Once this happens every attempt will recreate the same message. The first time this happened I shutdown the tablet, after clearing the browser cache and history and restarted the tablet. This seemed to take care of the problem for awhile but eventually it begin crashing every time I opened the browser. I have discovered that if I leave it alone for an undetermined amount of time it seems to sort itself out and will begin working properly again, at least for awhile. Seems to be random and not associated with a particular site, it happens right away when opening the app. Hope this gets corrected in a future update. I really like using the browser.
Stock browser is more stablet than firefox, i have the two, but firefox give crash all time
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I've tried all of mentioned in this thread. Finally I found one that is perfect for me. It's xScope Browser.
It's not free, but definitely worth the money.
i really like Boat Browser.. I always have more than 10 tabs open and only boat browser and opera can keep on memory all the tabs that i want, and i can see any tabs that I need, when i want to.. With Chrome and the others, i can have a lot of tabs too, but when i wanna see some tab.. they have to render all over again and is just a waste of time..
I use Firefox because Adblock Plus.