Browser choices - T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been using Chrome on lollipop. Any thoughts on it or suggest any other browser?

Naked Browser Pro. Try the free version first.

Right now I'm testing out Atlas browser and CM Browser. I like CM cause its real fast and on this big phone its tough to reach the top for tabs. CM has them at the bottom. Atlas is also fast but free version only allows 4 tabs. Good enough for testing. It is also very quick. It has ad blocking but sometimes is slow to load them.

I've been trying out some new ones cause Dolphin Browser started to crash a lot. Right now I'm giving Opera a run
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Literally just switched to Opera seems to be miles better than Chrome right now...

I was using Chrome but a few sites wouldn't stick to the desktop setting even though it was checked. Went back to Dolphin and at first it was crashing a lot on a Lollipop ROM but not so much now. I tried other browsers but always go back to Dolphin.

Dolphin has had its share of issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529
http://www.cnet.com/news/dolphin-hd-browser-snared-in-security-breach/
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/random-dolphin-browser-for-android-hijacking/

LaidBackTech said:
Dolphin has had its share of issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529
http://www.cnet.com/news/dolphin-hd-browser-snared-in-security-breach/
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/random-dolphin-browser-for-android-hijacking/
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WHOA
I use CM browser as my go to these days.

Amd4life said:
WHOA
I use CM browser as my go to these days.
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This?

LaidBackTech said:
This?
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Yes. I use that as well
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LaidBackTech said:
Dolphin has had its share of issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529
http://www.cnet.com/news/dolphin-hd-browser-snared-in-security-breach/
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/random-dolphin-browser-for-android-hijacking/
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Been using Dolphin for probably the last 3 or 4 years so I'm just use to it and can deal with a few crashes here and there. I don't think I had issue with stock but do on Lollipop. Other apps are also having issues.

sweets55 said:
Been using Dolphin for probably the last 3 or 4 years so I'm just use to it and can deal with a few crashes here and there. I don't think I had issue with stock but do on Lollipop. Other apps are also having issues.
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Something tells me you didn't read those articles.

LaidBackTech said:
Something tells me you didn't read those articles.
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No Sur. LoL. Did you read my post? Hehe. I stopped reading CNET years ago.

sweets55 said:
Been using Dolphin for probably the last 3 or 4 years so I'm just use to it and can deal with a few crashes here and there. I don't think I had issue with stock but do on Lollipop. Other apps are also having issues.
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sweets55 said:
No Sur. LoL. Did you read my post? Hehe. I stopped reading CNET years ago.
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I read that 1) you've been using Dolphin for years, 2) you're used to 'it' (not sure what you were referring to - crashes?) and that you can deal with crashes and 3) other apps are also 'having issues', as opposed to 'having the same issues', if you were referring to privacy concerns and/or security breaches.
But hey, as long as you are aware that there are shady browsers out there and that, in the end, everyone will want everyone else's data. That's why I'm running @M66B's Xprivacy - it gives me the greatest peace of mind Android can offer at this point.

LaidBackTech said:
I read that 1) you've been using Dolphin for years, 2) you're used to 'it' (not sure what you were referring to - crashes?) and that you can deal with crashes and 3) other apps are also 'having issues', as opposed to 'having the same issues', if you were referring to privacy concerns and/or security breaches.
But hey, as long as you are aware that there are shady browsers out there and that, in the end, everyone will want everyone else's data. That's why I'm running @M66B's Xprivacy - it gives me the greatest peace of mind Android can offer at this point.
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What data are you worried about just asking. I don't do any online banking on my phone. Check my health stuff but I wouldn't think anyone want that info. I'll keep it mind. Thanks

sweets55 said:
What data are you worried about just asking. I don't do any online banking on my phone. Check my health stuff but I wouldn't think anyone want that info. I'll keep it mind. Thanks
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Your location, which - with advancements in technology - can pin point your coordinates down to several feet - I don't particularly want that data to be stored on FB's or any other server. Your cookies - these can be spoofed and later used by others as if you were on that webpage. Your passwords - if there is any sort of DNS redirection used by a browser, the risk of your passwords getting into wrong hands is substantial. That's why I don't use Opera. You don't have to be banking to be using passwords.

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Your location, which - with advancements in technology - can pin point your coordinates down to several feet - I don't particularly want that data to be stored on FB's or any other server. Your cookies - these can be spoofed and later used by others as if you were on that webpage. Your passwords - if there is any sort of DNS redirection used by a browser, the risk of your passwords getting into wrong hands is substantial. That's why I don't use Opera. You don't have to be banking to be using passwords.
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Chromes Ok though right? Google would never use any of my information for anything that would benefit them. I read that on the internet

Bubba Fett said:
Google would never use any of my information for anything that would benefit them. I read that on the internet
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In Google We Trust.

LaidBackTech said:
In Google We Trust.
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Lol. In all seriousness though(sorry OP for the subject change), since you knowledgeable on the topic, what search engine are you using if you don't mind me asking.

Bubba Fett said:
what search engine are you using if you don't mind me asking.
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Google, but I'm never signed in.

Related

Favorite app

I was just wondering what everyones favorite or coolest add on app was? My latest app is compass i drove home in the gps mode.
One of the coolest apps is probably google sky.
SpringPad and Google Sky
favorite app
Currently is vlingo which is 10 bucks in the market but MTS users can get for free right now by downloading via www.vlingo.com. check it out.
Seems like it does the exact same thing as the genius button
turboyo said:
Seems like it does the exact same thing as the genius button
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Was about to say the same thing. Genius button....
turboyo said:
Seems like it does the exact same thing as the genius button
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Pretty much is but works faster than genius.
parmijo11 said:
Pretty much is but works faster than genius.
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Genius is free tho! o:
I would have to say GMote. It talks seamlessly with your computer, so that you have your entire music collection with you. It streams rather well... Its nice when you have a Multi TB music collection.
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IndikuT said:
I would have to say GMote. It talks seamlessly with your computer, so that you have your entire music collection with you. It streams rather well... Its nice when you have a Multi TB music collection.
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do you mind me asking how do you have yours set up? i was only able to get it to work via my home wifi connection (same goes for all of the "remote" apps, ie. remote desktop & rdp, phonemypc). but i need it to work from a remote location.
before the last update google maps had me off by quite a bit now its dead on and I dont lose signal as often either....
Head to DynDns.com and set up DNS account (free). Have it tied to your ip address. Then, for gmote settings, instead of your internal IP, put in your chosen web address.
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Nextel eat your heart out!
My fav is the app called "tikl" it is just like nextels PTT system but for android and doesnt use your minutes! international calling say what? lol its beta and free atm... I would pay for an app that is just like nextels ptt... the beta is good but it could be better... hint hint devs!
Maybe not very exciting, but I've found I can't live without LauncherPro.
For more neat-o factor, c:geo and Robotic Guitarist.
mylostlonelysoul said:
Genius is free tho! o:
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like he said this is free if you download it from their link for the MTS and if you do it through your phone it auto downloads the one for our phones
mylostlonelysoul said:
Genius is free tho! o:
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When I posted that it was free too.
RavenWulf said:
like he said this is free if you download it from their link for the MTS and if you do it through your phone it auto downloads the one for our phones
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Thank you for "reading" what I previously wrote. I just tested and it still works.
IndikuT said:
Head to DynDns.com and set up DNS account (free). Have it tied to your ip address. Then, for gmote settings, instead of your internal IP, put in your chosen web address.
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thanx for the input. setup an account and port forwarded and everything. but still can't get it to connect. =[
camera 360
i use so many useful apps all the time for different things I have my favorite app of the week. Camera 360. There is free and paid. you can take a photo and it will add effects that the stock camera does not. It can take the picture and "sketch" it so it looks as someone drew it. it also does that with painting which is neat. it will also add a ghost into the pics just for fun or creepy with kids or something. It's fun. I paid for the app after using free and it adds the ability to take a b/w photo with color added to just one spot or something. it is neat.
tried the camera 360 but it drained my battery fast I still use it from time to time.

You want to see this tablet at it's best check out

The xScope browser. After reading about it here earlier today I grabbed it and can't believe how it shows the ability of this tablet. I set the browsing agent as a "computer" and every site I've checked works flawlessly, including those with a lot of flash that didn't work before. Youtube videos look amazing and the speed is second to none.
The reason I wanted to mention it here is because so many people are working hard to make this tab the best it can be and I thought this shows what we have to work with. Personally this is going to allow me to do a lot more business work and makes the purchase a great move for me!
Sorry for getting a little over excited.
scmobileman said:
The xScope browser. After reading about it here earlier today I grabbed it and can't believe how it shows the ability of this tablet. I set the browsing agent as a "computer" and every site I've checked works flawlessly, including those with a lot of flash that didn't work before. Youtube videos look amazing and the speed is second to none.
The reason I wanted to mention it here is because so many people are working hard to make this tab the best it can be and I thought this shows what we have to work with. Personally this is going to allow me to do a lot more business work and makes the purchase a great move for me!
Sorry for getting a little over excited.
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Can you please check www.bankofamerica.com? It fails for me using stock browser, and Dolphin HD and Lite. I have not tried other browser such as Xschope and Skyfire.
rob_z11 said:
Can you please check www.bankofamerica.com? It fails for me using stock browser, and Dolphin HD and Lite. I have not tried other browser such as Xschope and Skyfire.
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I use xScope also. Rothnic recommended it. Works very well. I went to the Bank of America site and it looks like it works. You didn't leave your account # so I can't really tell though It looks different in xScope than the stock browser.
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I use xScope also. Rothnic recommended it. Works very well. I went to the Bank of America site and it looks like it works. You didn't leave your account # so I can't really tell though It looks different in xScope than the stock browser.
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no money Slickdeals like these has made me broke.
rob_z11 said:
no money Slickdeals like these has made me broke.
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Darn.. I was hoping you were one of those rich generous folks
it works in my default and dolphin
rob_z11 said:
Can you please check www.bankofamerica.com? It fails for me using stock browser, and Dolphin HD and Lite. I have not tried other browser such as Xschope and Skyfire.
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Just checked it and it works perfectly. My account info looks exactly the same and I can make my mortgage payment just as if I were on my desktop/laptop.
rob_z11 said:
Can you please check www.bankofamerica.com? It fails for me using stock browser, and Dolphin HD and Lite. I have not tried other browser such as Xschope and Skyfire.
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Have you tried the bank of america app? thats what i use on my android phone. it should be in the g tablet android market, but i cant verify yet as im waiting for my g tab hopefully for xmas.
scmobileman said:
Just checked it and it works perfectly. My account info looks exactly the same and I can make my mortgage payment just as if I were on my desktop/laptop.
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Using stock and dolphin HD/Lite, login app falls behind some flash advertise, and no way to move the login applet front.
Yes, you can use Android App for BofA, but it is horrible. Too many crashes, and it works when it wants.
Damn, i left my tablet at home today since don't have decent carrying solution yet.. Really sux..
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Using stock and dolphin HD/Lite, login app falls behind some flash advertise, and no way to move the login applet front.
Yes, you can use Android App for BofA, but it is horrible. Too many crashes, and it works when it wants.
Damn, i left my tablet at home today since don't have decent carrying solution yet.. Really sux..
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ah ok hopefully its fixed by the time i get my tablet since i do use the app alot.
I really didn't feel this thread needed to be moved. It's relevant to those of us working non-stop on the roms like TNT. It's important that we know what apps are making the most of the roms as a lot can be learned from that. I wasn't simply looking to review the app.
People love Dolphin and I don't know why. I have been using Xscope since it was free and I even paid for it now that it isn't and it just gets better with every update. It blows the other browsers out of the water!
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On the contrary, this is related to a browser APP, which can be used regardless of which ROM is on your gTAB. Apps is the perfect forum for this post.
Tried the free version. Fancast didn't work for me in this one either. Flicker slideshows did working landscape...didn't in stock.
P_6 said:
On the contrary, this is related to a browser APP, which can be used regardless of which ROM is on your gTAB. Apps is the perfect forum for this post.
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You're right had it been app review, which it wasn't. I was addressing those of us using certain roms.
Just a heads up. When I last used Skyfire the webpages were all generated on their servers. So unless things have changed I'd avoid using it for things like financial transactions.
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You're right had it been app review, which it wasn't. I was addressing those of us using certain roms.
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Don't want to go on anymore about this too much, but this absolutely belongs in apps. You didn't say anything specific about a ROM, or development. You did give an app review about how it runs on this device. There currently is a lot of app related posts coming into development pushing down threads, and our mod is rightly so moving them.
On another note, I am on the list of of people who don't understand the hype on Dolphin and love xScope. I encourage everyone to try it.
Love loading webpages up, then hitting menu to go fullscreen. The toggle makes it great. Also nice swiping between tabs.
Can any one tell me where to find the xScope browser. Of course the crappy gmarket site the gtab has built in doesn't carry it.
I like XScope 6 a lot. Today I was able to watch a rental movie (from Amazon digital store) at full screen and no issues at all. The browser agent was set to "computer" with XScope and Amazon who needs the iTunes store?
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Can any one tell me where to find the xScope browser. Of course the crappy gmarket site the gtab has built in doesn't carry it.
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Sees it fine using the original market hack using Titanium.

[Q] Android Image Editing App for G-Tablet?

One of the big things I REALLY need to be able to convert to using Android and my G-Tablet as a complete replacement on the road is an Image Editor that supports layers (filters as well would also be nice). I know there are a couple out there for the Chrome Web OS, so I would assume there has to be something at least as good for the Android? Or is there a way to run Chrome Apps under Android (or in one of the Android browsers)?
TIA!
I know that there's a Photoshop Express for Android but I'm not sure if it supports layers.
However, the Canvas App (in this thread) from the Adam port does support layers. I haven't had much time to play around with it so I'm not sure how 'robust' an app it is but you might want to check it out.
Photoshop Express for Android unfortunately doesn't have layers. Maybe in the future
Thanks for the Canvas link. Going to give that, and a web-based offering called Splashup a try tonight.
autosketch supports layers
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autosketch supports layers
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I don't see such an app listed in the market. Is it a web site?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbookexpress
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sketchbookexpress
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Market claims that while my Nexus One is compatible, that the G-tab isn't. Have you been able to run it on the G-tab?
If its the sketchbook mobile app it does work however u can't be running began or tnt. Needs to be zpad or CM
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Have you tried Picsay Pro? It's a paid app but well worth it. Does layers.
I'm finding that many of these apps do "layers", but they don't do what "I" need from layers. For the sorts of things I do, I copy part of another picture, and then "Paste as New Layer". Both Canvas and PicSay support layers, but only for doing artwork in the program on the layer, which isn't a "true" layer where you could use a layer to try and add a color correction, and then an effect, and blow one or the other of those away by just dropping the layer.
Haven't been able to get to an APK for the Autodesk product. Evidently the "Market Fix" for Vegan, et al doesn't fix the entire market (I also can't seem to find Jet Car Stunts, but that's another thread).
The online editors are Flash based, but usually once you start to get into any heavy lifting they crash. I am going to take a look at Aviary since I think they have an HTML 5 based version.
FWIW...
thorpe24 said:
If its the sketchbook mobile app it does work however u can't be running began or tnt. Needs to be zpad or CM
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Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
Not sure where you got that information...
TeutonicWolf said:
Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
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SO, were you able to convince the market to let you install it, or did you have to sideload somehow, or... ?
EwanG said:
SO, were you able to convince the market to let you install it, or did you have to sideload somehow, or... ?
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Downloaded from the Market -- nothing special done...
Of course, who isn't sporting a custom build.prop and fingerprint ID on this board?
;-)
I can rip off the APK and post it if it is required -- though I thought this thread was just seeking recommendations...
I just wanted to post that the app does work fine -- even on Vegan...
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Downloaded from the Market -- nothing special done...
Of course, who isn't sporting a custom build.prop and fingerprint ID on this board?
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Pointers to the thread that worked for you would be appreciated. I've tried the normal with stopping the market, clearing the cache, stopping the framework, rebooting - and while that shows more of the market, it doesn't show all of it.
Yes, I am looking for recommendations, but it's hard to say if a recommendation will actually work without trying it. I am not trying to avoid paying for anything, but I can't pay for it if the market won't let me DL it
Seriously, if someone can help me setup my market so I can see it, I will be more than happy to pay for the product.
In fact, I'm kind of surprised that more application providers don't offer an option to order and DL direct for just such circumstances. Does Autodesk really care if Google gets their cut?
TeutonicWolf said:
Autodesk SketchBook Mobile works fine on my tablet -- and I'm running Vegan 5.1
Not sure where you got that information...
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Works like a dream on latest Vegan rom, especially if you invest in a good stylus.
Search for the .apk with the browser. I think I found mine at appbrain or something like that.
Mantara said:
Search for the .apk with the browser. I think I found mine at appbrain or something like that.
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Appbrain just takes me back to the market, so no help there...
OK, bought Root Explorer, and updated my Build.Prop. Took 24 hours, but the market finally recognized my Viewsonic as compatible with the Autodesk app, and I FINALLY was able to buy and install. The controls aren't the most intuitive, but it does exactly what I needed it to. Thanks!
What build prop are you on? mine doesn't recognise...can someone pls rip the apk?
amusedkid said:
What build prop are you on? mine doesn't recognise...can someone pls rip the apk?
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I used the build.prop documented around page 133 of the VEGAN-TAB thread.
You'd want to get it through the store so you can get upgrades anyway

How to rate and comment on apps from within there honeycomb market?

can't figure this out, Iam quite annoyed. If you can do it on a phone you should be able to do it on a tablet.
If I go to the web based market I can do it, but to hell with that, why should I need to? What an inconvenience.
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can't figure this out, Iam quite annoyed. If you can do it on a phone you should be able to do it on a tablet.
If I go to the web based market I can do it, but to hell with that, why should I need to? What an inconvenience.
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As of right now you can't.
I've noticed this too. There was one app that I was lookoing at once and it actually had little tabs at the top for comments, ratings and ect. Its weird it isn't for all of them.
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I was trying to figure this out as well, its rediculous that you can't submit ratings on the tablet market app!
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My first pet peeve. What can I say, even Google is not immune to hiring morons.
But I suspect it is because they don't want a bunch of negative reviews on apps that are not designed for the tablet yet. However, it should still be available for the tablet features apps.
BTW, it's so annoying that the Facebook widget doesn't work on Honeycomb and neither does Pandora. Jeez.
Yeah the devs are seriously slacking at Facebook
Trillian has a ton of annoyances I'd love to comment on yet can't, so yeah it's pretty annoying.
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My first pet peeve. What can I say, even Google is not immune to hiring morons.
But I suspect it is because they don't want a bunch of negative reviews on apps that are not designed for the tablet yet. However, it should still be available for the tablet features apps.
BTW, it's so annoying that the Facebook widget doesn't work on Honeycomb and neither does Pandora. Jeez.
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Let's see you be smart enough to get employed by google then
If you use the web market, you can leave comments. That's what I have been doing.
No comments?
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But I suspect it is because they don't want a bunch of negative reviews on apps that are not designed for the tablet yet. However, it should still be available for the tablet features apps.
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WOW! This is the most constructive comment i've read on the internet about this issue so far...thanks!
Since honeycomb ecosystem is not yet evolved, they make it harder for zoom users to post bad comments and bad ratings. They did it on purpose. They were smart to do this in a sence. But it makes me hate their guts a bit.
dextroz said:
But I suspect it is because they don't want a bunch of negative reviews on apps that are not designed for the tablet yet. However, it should still be available for the tablet features apps.
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this is exactly the reason why. i suspect it will soon once they have a way of marking apps which are honeycomb optimized - and then you can comment on those apps
edit: if it bugs you log on to the market from a pc and you can post reviews there
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WOW! This is the most constructive comment i've read on the internet about this issue so far...thanks!
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The answer may be but this ways developers are not pushed to think about Honeycomb support...
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The answer may be but this ways developers are not pushed to think about Honeycomb support...
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I wouldn't say that... If developers want to go with the times, they can't simply ignore honeycomb. I'm sure they are thinking about it alright. I agree it's annoying... but just give it some time.
fyi... Load a phone account gmail that u have with a facebook app with... Then goto market and download your market apps from that phone acct... I have a working facebook widget on mine..
I use web browser, login to android market (from xoom), rate, leave comments... then i open market and i can leave, rate apps without browser!

Who else prefers the stock browser to Chrome?

I actually started using the stock Samsung browser after I heard a reviewer include it in their video review under the software review section.
I actually strongly prefer it to chrome. The back/forward and bookmark buttons on the bottom that auto hide for full screen browsing are clutch. Also, the quick dial page, which at first glance seems to be redundant considering there is a bookmarks tab, but it actually is a super fast way to go through a bunch of frequently visited sites very quickly.
I also prefer how it brings up click able lists on the bottom of the screen rather than in a pop-up in the middle of the screen.
I haven't used a stock browser since safari on my old iPhone. Discuss.
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No thanks. That thing is ugly and pain to navigate. Not to mention, good luck getting updates for security/bug fixes in a timely fashion, as is the case for any stock browser. Chrome keeps everything synced and easily accessible between devices, so it's much more useful for me. To each their own, though
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No thanks. That thing is ugly and pain to navigate. Not to mention, good luck getting updates for security/bug fixes in a timely fashion, as is the case for any stock browser. Chrome keeps everything synced and easily accessible between devices, so it's much more useful for me. To each their own, though
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You think the stock browser is too insecure?
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acPIZZA said:
I actually started using the stock Samsung browser after I heard a reviewer include it in their video review under the software review section.
I actually strongly prefer it to chrome. The back/forward and bookmark buttons on the bottom that auto hide for full screen browsing are clutch. Also, the quick dial page, which at first glance seems to be redundant considering there is a bookmarks tab, but it actually is a super fast way to go through a bunch of frequently visited sites very quickly.
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Yes. I've traditionally used Chrome, but have started using the stock browser lately. I do like the way Chrome syncs bookmarks, but the stock browser so much easier to navigate. I just wish there was a way to get ride of the built-in bookmarks.
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Yes. I've traditionally used Chrome, but have started using the stock browser lately. I do like the way Chrome syncs bookmarks, but the stock browser so much easier to navigate. I just wish there was a way to get ride of the built-in bookmarks.
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Just create a new folder and work off that. You'll never see the pre installed bookmarks
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Just create a new folder and work off that. You'll never see the pre installed bookmarks
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Ahhhh...sweet!
I'm really starting to hate chrome, both the Android and desktop version. Desktop I use Firefox mainly, and I find myself using dolphin on my phone more and more.
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acPIZZA said:
You think the stock browser is too insecure?
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I wouldn't know personally, but I'm sure it is. Third party browsers get regular updates for security vulnerabilities and bug fixes, while stock browsers have traditionally taken much, much longer to get updates rolled out. That and the fact that Chrome makes everything so much easier is why I'll never use a stock browser again.
karmuh said:
I wouldn't know personally, but I'm sure it is. Third party browsers get regular updates for security vulnerabilities and bug fixes, while stock browsers have traditionally taken much, much longer to get updates rolled out. That and the fact that Chrome makes everything so much easier is why I'll never use a stock browser again.
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I wish they would make accessing bookmarks one less click in the top right of the screen.
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acPIZZA said:
I actually started using the stock Samsung browser after I heard a reviewer include it in their video review under the software review section.
I actually strongly prefer it to chrome. The back/forward and bookmark buttons on the bottom that auto hide for full screen browsing are clutch. Also, the quick dial page, which at first glance seems to be redundant considering there is a bookmarks tab, but it actually is a super fast way to go through a bunch of frequently visited sites very quickly.
I also prefer how it brings up click able lists on the bottom of the screen rather than in a pop-up in the middle of the screen.
I haven't used a stock browser since safari on my old iPhone. Discuss.
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I like the s5 browser better then chrome as well. But I don't use chrome on my mac either, I use Fire Fox. Chrome just can't do all the things I want it to do. Like online Odin! Fire fox works great. On a side note, Safari won't do online Odin either.
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Just create a new folder and work off that. You'll never see the pre installed bookmarks
I'll stick with Dolphin. It's usually one of the first apps I download when I get a new phone/flash a new ROM. I personally find it so much easier to use than any other mobile browser especially the stock Samsung browser. I hadn't even tried Chrome til I just read this thread and when I opened it there was 2 boxes at the top of the screen that were twitching.
Too each his own though.
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I also use the stock browser i like it better than chrome.... I even deleted chrome from my apps.
Works fine for me!
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Im using firefox with adblocker installed. Works great. No ads. When im using the stock internet app, there's alot of ads. How do I get rid these ads?? I see tons of at&t ads.
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Yeah !! i really love the stock browser on my s5 it reminds me of my iPhone 5s Safari, easy to use and has everything you want. but occasionally i use my chrome
I have typically always used the stock browsers, I am not a fan of chrome. I use FF now.
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You think the stock browser is too insecure?
The stock browser is very well thought out and polished, not not to mention snappy. I'd choose Firefox as my 3rd party browser over the Google Chrome botnet any day.
I typically use chrome primarily because I can sync between my devices, but this conversation is making me take a second look at the stock browser. I'll play around with it today.

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