[Q] Is Sprint the reason I can't view desktop versions of web-pages? - Sprint HTC One (M8)

I heard that the proxies Sprint puts your connections though are designed to compress and minimize data usage, things like replacing your browser's user string so it forces mobile versions of pages and so on.
Just about no page works when I choose to view the Desktop version of a page in FireFox, Chrome, or the stock browser, I still get the mobile version. The only thing that works is if the webpage itself has an option to display the mobile version.
So first of all, is Sprint the reason for this? And if so... well, I already attempted several things I Googled to fix it, none worked.
Pretty much everything mentioned getting into my EPST settings to disable the Sprint proxy.... but all of these are from 2012 or so, and it seems something had chanced since then.
It told me to go to the DSS settings and set my proxy and ip to 0, which I did.
It told me to disable reverse tunneling, which I did.
And it as well as most other guides told me to enter the RSTP/HTTP settings and set the proxy IP and port to 0, although I only saw an option for RSTP, not HTTP.
I did all of those (Minus the HTTP one since I couldn't find it anywhere) and still nothing, I only get mobile versions. Everything I tried to Google about it was three years old and just told me to do the RSTP/HTTP settings, a few also mentioned the DSS and reverse tunneling, but nothing had any new information.

Use dolphin browser
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I can get to desktop page on stock browser and chrome, In using bad boyz Rom not sure if that has anything to do with it

I already have three browsers installed, Firefox, Chrome, and the stock browser, and neither of them work.
If Sprint is intercepting user agent strings and replacing them with mobile strings then switching browsers would not fix the issue.
Plus I prefer Firefox.
Is there any way to prevent the user agent string switch from my end?

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How to Turn Off Mobile Version of Website

Is there a way to make it so the browser default browser shows the desktop version of the website by default? I hate going to web pages pages and it's the mobile version.
You could use the about:debug method, but I don't think that's permanent. I just use Dolphin HD browser and set it to desktop since I like it better than the stock browser anyways.
If your default homepage is Google, the setting is at the bottom of the page.
prettyboy85712 said:
If your default homepage is Google, the setting is at the bottom of the page.
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I'm pretty sure that is only for Google.com and not for any other pages.
this is my old gripe about the default web browser is the constatn mobile website crap, personally i think all mobile websites should be disbanded, no one even uses them.
Yeah, I'm using the about:debug method. I wish I would be permanent.
I completely agree with disbanding all of the mobile websites. They are just annoying and it's not always easy to find the link to switch to the desktop page.
someone needs to find a way to make the default browser (i like the default browser) able to permanently go full site, without rooting.
I know that this not exactly what you want, but Dolphin Browser HD has that option, to always go to the desktop version of a website.
That does not help for the default browser, of course, but maybe something to consider, if you didn't know about that option?
Cheers

wifi vs data prob: perhaps an answer from dev sect?

In need of help again, very sorry.
using froyo 2.2 on an ATT vers Nexus One.
Problem:
So with using the default browser (mozilla?), as well as Dolphin HD browser...there are a few important sites I cannot load (no matter what) via 3g or 2G data.
It tries to load at first but just quickly stops leaving me at a blank page.
However, if i switch to my wi-fi network, these same problem pages will load without issue. Not a problem.
But switch back to mobile data 2G or 3G...these sites will not load.
All other websites I visit (so far) load fine either wifi or 3g/2g, it's just some specific ones. This is a constant and consistent problem with specific websites.
The sites are
- hotmail
- ebay mobile
* but I'm sure I'd find others.
So it's strange...perhaps this is best asked in the dev section?
I have no idea what to search on this problem (here or google).
It's as if something is out of whack at the browser end, like it's reading some form data that I could fix/edit/delete and resolve this problem. Or perhaps it's some security bug/issue...
Either way, I need to get this fixed so I can check hotmail if I need to while on the road, ....problem is I don't know where or what to do here for a fix. Any suggestions?
Certain config file, or the like I can edit or del for a fix?
I've DEL the cache, form data, cookies, etc...everything. No fix.
Can the default browser on the nexus one be uninstalled/reinstalled?
I know I can uninstall/reinstall Dolphin HD, I'll try that.
I also like the default browser though...any way this can be fixed?
man, this problem is getting worse...and it's happening in other browsers too.
dolphin and opera.
it's as if there's a glitch that occurs if you once viewed a site via wifi...then when using 3G it has hang ups (blank load screen).
Is there anyone who might have an answer here?
Can the built in browser be reinstalled (froyo 2.2) to try and fix?
Works fine for me.
?
I'm sure it does, and that's great. Most pages load fine too here...but...
As mentioned it seems to be more of an odd or rare "glitch" here...like something that goes awry under special circumstances (won't load a certain page under 3g/2g data - but will load same page using my wifi).
Now it's happening with facebook in default browser and dolphin. Seems to be happening due to usage at home (wifi)...then accessing same via 3G/2G (not at home). Some hiccup...causing a no load scenario with cell data (no problems via wifi though).
Can we please only reply if this is something you also encountered or may know what's going on here?
I'm no expert but the sites you described seem to be https sites, a secured version of normal webpages. And you're trying to acces those sites through an unsecured data connection 3G/2G.
So I don't know exactly what https does but I assume it won't allow you to send/receive your data over an unencrypted network.
But as for your hotmail problem, you can configure your stock e-mail app to receive your hotmails.
This definitely is the wrong section to post this, you might get a lot of flack for posting here!
Try installing a new rom, your issues are not normal. Try Enom's newest -- it has a stable kernel, and offers perhaps an updated apn file. Short of that, you need to call your cellphone provider, and find out the apn settings from them (double check), and/or why they are restricting access...
I understand your frustration with not getting a response in the Q&A section, but the dev section is for devs and testers. Maybe look at what distribution of froyo you are running (cyanogen? enom? kang-o-rama? leo?) and post in their respective threads. and if this is just a stock updated froyo, you definitely need to call your cellphone provider.
Good luck!
Also, note the rules: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614062
verify your APN settings. Same thing happened to me & proper APN settings fixed it.
Not sure the proper ones for AT&T, however.
edit: make sure to clear anything that ought to be cleared -- an asterisk isn't the same as cleared
Delete your Proxy IP and Port under APN settings and try to reload the page.
As mentioned above, 1) this is wrong section, 2) if you're on a custom ROM - try another ROM, and if you're on stock FRF91 or any custom ROM does the same - then it's definitely a problem with your cellular provider and/or your APN settings.
It may pay to check that it's not your carrier.
Can you access those sites with your SIM in another phone?
Merged threads ... please do not create duplicate threads as it clutters up the forum and invites flamming/trolling responses.
Regards,

[Q] Latin American Tab internet help

After calling customer help for hours and getting useless tips, I thought why not post it here.
I have a P1000L Tab, and the internet for the tab seems to go through a proxy, which was setup in the APN section in the settings menu. However, only the Browser seems to work well. Every single other app, including market, just tries, but fails.
I downloaded the Dolphin HD browser, but only viewing pages work, dowloading gives me a "no connection" error, while using flash just crashes my browser. Again, these things work on the regular browser.
So, is there any way I can fix this? I'll go as far as rooting and installing some custom ROMs if I have to, but that's on my to-do list anyways.
TL;DR, Internet wont work on anything except stock browser. I suspect the APN setting are to blame. Any help is appreciated.
You didn't mention your country or carrier, but go to google, and search "my carrier my country apn settings" and you will get what you need.
You shouldn't be using a proxy.

[Q] Facebook URL preview never works on win phone 8

For the life of me I cannot post a video on a friends wall on Facebook and get the URL preview.
I've tried lots of things like using the developer page to check if the meta data is there, yep its there. If I use my computer to make the post...yep the preview works. But something about windows phone 8...i have never gotten the preview to work. Are client side script languages disabled or something, why is this? Anyone have the same issue?
You're not alone, got the issue aswell. On my HTC 8S AND on my iPhone (strangely, since it worked before..)
Are you using an app or the web browser? If the browser, do you have it set to "desktop mode" in Settings (this is just a user-agent string switch, but it should give you the "real" Facebook page as you would see on a PC).

Unable to sign in to open Wi-Fi that requires sign-in

Ever since I have this phone, I have been unable to sign-in to open Wi-Fi services that require it (like in some fast-food chains for example).
Usually when you make use of seach a service you are directed to a sign-in page in your webbrowser, after which you enter some details and/or accept some conditions. However, whenever I am directed to such a page it will not load. I have tried this in multiple places, all resulting in the same error. The error tells me it couldn't connect to the server by the way, the same you get when you try to browse without having a connection. My default browser is FireFox, but I have also tried switching default to stock browser and chrome so the page would be opened there, and they garner the same result. Coincidentally I have been perfectly fine signing in on FireFox with a different device. I think this pretty much excludes the browser as the culprit, so it seems like a device problem. Possibly a setting somewhere?
In any case, if anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them!
I had a similar issue, I realised that it was because I was using adguard DNS. Turned that off and it now works 100% of the time.
I'm having this problem with the WiFi at the gym. I don't have adguard either. Not sure what causes this. I'm also using Firefox, but I didn't have any problems with my HTC.
I usually find it's because most sites use https and the sign in pages are using http.
Try going to a site that still uses http, my site of choice, as it's easy to remember is:
http://neverssl.com
NJ72 said:
I had a similar issue, I realised that it was because I was using adguard DNS. Turned that off and it now works 100% of the time.
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I did indeed have Blokada installed with adguard DNS enabled. But even uninstalling it didn't solve the issue for me. Thanks for the suggestion though!
chistery said:
I usually find it's because most sites use https and the sign in pages are using http.
Try going to a site that still uses http, my site of choice, as it's easy to remember is:
http://neverssl.com
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Thanks for the suggestion! Just visisted a couple of http only sites, and they loaded just fine. So I suppose my issue is elsewhere.
Http://neverssl.com is useful for when you are trying to sign on to a wifi portal and need to go to a page that won't redirect to https and fail.
So I found a setting in the device settings for a DNS server. Switching it to 'automatic' allowed me to access the login site for the WiFi service, so yesterday I was able to use the connection. Unfortunately, after a device reboot, it failed to allow me to sign in again. Every time this happens, it tries to direct me to connectivitycheck.platform.hicloud.com and then fails to connect. Luckily due to my success earlier, I had the link to the sign-in page in my history and that allowed me to visit the sign-in page directly. Visiting neverssl did nothing for me in any of the cases, by the way. All in all I suppose it has something to do with the DNS settings of the device, even though changing them to the settings that worked for me before didn't do anything for me this time.

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