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Browser Mod to change useragent to desktop

I pmed intronauta from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197496 to mod it for our Epic Touch. He sent me this file and instructions. This is for deodexed roms only. Can someone try it and see if this works? I have an odexed rom at this time and didn't want to goto deodexed rom yet since mine is running fine. He said he can make an odex version though.
You must rename /system/app/Browser.apk->Browser.apk.bak and Browser.odex->Browser.odex.bak , put the deodexed version in /system/app and reboot. If it fails and there is a FC, delete data app, wipe dalvik-cache, check permissions in the apk (same as others in the path).
If doesn't work, delete deodexed version and revert the original name for Browser.apk-odex.
Edit: He pmed me back and said it should work on odexed roms also. I tried it and it works. I have the option to choose between Android or Desktop in the settings menu and it sticks after closing the browser.

Have you notified any of the dev's?

You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster

silver03wrx said:
You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster
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I use Opera mobile but the stock browser is faster and smoother than any 3rd party browser I've used including Dolphin. Opera is better than Dolphin imo because it doesn't jump back to the top left of the page when hitting the back button.

nobrakes said:
I use Opera mobile but the stock browser is faster and smoother than any 3rd party browser I've used including Dolphin. Opera is better than Dolphin imo because it doesn't jump back to the top left of the page when hitting the back button.
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nobrakes said:
... I have the option to choose between Android or Desktop in the settings menu and it sticks after closing the browser.
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Does it stick after reboots as well?

KingOfThaJungle said:
Does it stick after reboots as well?
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Yes it sticks after reboot

silver03wrx said:
You do realize the stock browser sucks right? If u just installed dolphin browser hd. You can change the user agent anytime u want and its much faster
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I use Dolphin, and have been since my OG Epic. Interestingly, and I've seen this reported elsewhere, on some sites even though I have the user agent set to desktop I still get the mobile version. Engadget for one does this. Not sure why.

Thanks nobrakes. I've been waiting for this since I bought my E4GT.
IMO, people should be hitting the thanks button....instead of posting "Stock browser sucks". Lol

PsycloneTW said:
I use Dolphin, and have been since my OG Epic. Interestingly, and I've seen this reported elsewhere, on some sites even though I have the user agent set to desktop I still get the mobile version. Engadget for one does this. Not sure why.
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I notice this also with sites that have mobile versions. With Opera it goes to the desktop site though if set to desktop.

12MaNy said:
Thanks nobrakes. I've been waiting for this since I bought my E4GT.
IMO, people should be hitting the thanks button....instead of posting "Stock browser sucks". Lol
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You're welcome but all thanks and credits should go to intronauta, I'm just a messenger.

nobrakes said:
You're welcome but all thanks and credits should go to intronauta, I'm just a messenger.
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I'm thanking you for posting it.

Folks have been waiting anxiously for this. Thanks for posting.

I tried this. I now have an option under settings for ua android/desktop but sites still load in mobile. I tried going to about:useragent and the setting still won't stick to anything but custom.

This is the original thread of the BrowserMod for International I9100.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197496
In first post is the source code (diff & files). The xml and smalis related are the same in both systems. Just compare files and build yourself.

dschachm said:
I tried this. I now have an option under settings for ua android/desktop but sites still load in mobile. I tried going to about:useragent and the setting still won't stick to anything but custom.
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Yep. Doesn't stick.

I see what you mean by doesn't stick. I tried going on certain sites and it still went to mobile version. I've been using Opera mobile for a while and didn't run into this issue. I just like how smooth and fast the stock browser is.
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Opera Browser FTW!

Which Opera browser are you using?

radar369 said:
Which Opera browser are you using?
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Opera Mobile

Option for permanent Desktop agent in stock browser?

Hey guys! I have my GNex since yesterday and I love it oh so much
Just one question: Is it possible to change the stock browser's agent permanently to desktop? Because I always browse on desktop mode and hate most mobile optimized sites :/ And everytime I restart the browser I have to tick "show desktop site" again.
If not possible on stock, is there a solution with root? I'm gonna root that beauty anyway ASAP
Regards
qwer23
P.S. sorry if such a thread already exists, but the search function from xda app is unbelievably crappy...
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Bump.Really no one? Or is my question kinda stupid?
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qwer23 said:
Bump.Really no one? Or is my question kinda stupid?
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its not a stupid question its just not possible on the stock browser. The only option is to install another browser such as Dolphin Browser HD which works very well and can be set to desktop by default.
MArk.

mskip said:
its not a stupid question its just not possible on the stock browser. The only option is to install another browser such as Dolphin Browser HD which works very well and can be set to desktop by default.
MArk.
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In Honeycomb you type in "about:debug" in the browser address bar, which enables the Debug category in settings. From there you go to UAString and select Desktop. Does this not work in ICS?

dwboston said:
In Honeycomb you type in "about:debug" in the browser address bar, which enables the Debug category in settings. From there you go to UAString and select Desktop. Does this not work in ICS?
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Yes this seems to work
edit: scratch that - it's not persistent

dwboston said:
In Honeycomb you type in "about:debug" in the browser address bar, which enables the Debug category in settings. From there you go to UAString and select Desktop. Does this not work in ICS?
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Doesnt work on ICS.
Mark.

dwboston said:
In Honeycomb you type in "about:debug" in the browser address bar, which enables the Debug category in settings. From there you go to UAString and select Desktop. Does this not work in ICS?
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I know that hack, but it didn't show me an agent to change to desktop mode on ICS. In Honeycomb it's possible to change between mobile, tablet and desktop agent by default since version 3.2 btw. But about:debug shows some other neat options too, like OpenGL rendering for example.
oscillik said:
Yes this seems to work
edit: scratch that - it's not persistent
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I think you're talking about the check-box for "Desktop version" that is already available without about:debug? That's what I talked about in the OP. It resets after every browser restart.
mskip said:
its not a stupid question its just not possible on the stock browser. The only option is to install another browser such as Dolphin Browser HD which works very well and can be set to desktop by default.
MArk.
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Ok thanks. I'm aware there are other really good browsers, but Google improved the stock browser a lot in Android 3.x and 4.x and I kinda like it a lot So I thought it might be possible to hack. Doesn't seem like that though :/
Do you think devs could modify the browser.apk in some way to make desktop mode persistent?
Cheers
qwer23

oscillik said:
Yes this seems to work
edit: scratch that - it's not persistent
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The UAString in HC sticks across browser and device re-boots.

dwboston said:
The UAString in HC sticks across browser and device re-boots.
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Maybe in Honeycomb. It definitely doesn't stick in Ice Cream Sandwich. I've tried it. It doesn't stick. That's why I said it's not persistent.

Hey man, I almost swear I saw that what your talking about in this hour long video by Google /Samsung in October some time. ICS is supposedly meant to be possible to do just never found an option.
Hahahahahaha
Just found it. Press menu (top right corner, three dots sat on each other) when in browser and you find a check box for request as desk top site. This should be what your after man
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After a more careful read through seems you found this option already. As for making it stick after reboot surely its not too much hard work to check one box after reboot? Permanent solution unknown
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The Gingerbread Man said:
Hey man, I almost swear I saw that what your talking about in this hour long video by Google /Samsung in October some time. ICS is supposedly meant to be possible to do just never found an option.
Hahahahahaha
Just found it. Press menu (top right corner, three dots sat on each other) when in browser and you find a check box for request as desk top site. This should be what your after man
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After a more careful read through seems you found this option already. As for making it stick after reboot surely its not too much hard work to check one box after reboot? Permanent solution unknown
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Yeah, I knew about this feature from the start, but as I mentioned before, it doesn't stick to it. And I don't talk about full reboot, the option doesn't even stick if the Browser was closed and needs to be restarted
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can Evo 4g LTE browser be ported to our phone?

Even after so many leaks, it seems like samsung engineers are not able to make the stock browser do text wrap, is it possible to extract the Evo 4g LTE and install it on our phone as it works perfectly on that phone.

I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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mrcrptguy said:
I don't think so as it would be a sense system apk. If someone were to take the time to decompile the apk and make the necessary changes it might work. Dolphin hd is a very nice web browser, and it's free on the market.
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Thank you, I have tried and used Dolphin as well as Opera, some how i like the stick browser more

maybe swampgoblin or t.c.p. would have More info on this

Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.

Overstew said:
Technically, it's possible. But without heavily modifying it to remove the Sense parts, you'll be left with a minimally functioning browser. Better off using a 3rd party one. You can use a custom launcher to change the icon if that's what bothers you. There's literally thousands of icon packs throughout the web.
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Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE

asteetva said:
Thank you, what bothers me is not the icon, but the Auto Fit ( wrap) text option, working in EL29, and not working in any of ICS leaks...If I install opera, it works in Opera , so I am sure its Samsung Issue..Makes me doubt samsung's team's expertise, and makes me lean more towards Evo LTE
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pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.

jay2o01 said:
pull the AOSP browser from cm9 and use something like file manager/root explorer to move it to the system/app folder.. change permissions and try that one, i use it and i think text wrap works pretty well for most websites. plus the extended quick controls are money.
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Thank you so much, I am not a techie, so will have to depend on someone else, I will look around and see if someone has pulled, can post it.

download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier

jay2o01 said:
download file manager-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
download attachment- From Darch's CM9(if there are any issues with posting it here, please lemme know and i'll delete it)
open file manager - hit menu soft key, select settings, scroll to bottom and check root explorer and mount system folders
hit back key, long press on the browser apk you downloaded and hit copy, hit up twice (or enough times till the folder selected is "/") , select system->app
rename "secbrowser.apk" to secbrowser.bak or whatever you like, paste the copied browser, long press on it and select permissions, in the second column deselect group/others. hit menu softkey->settings-> turn off root explorer
if all went well, you should now have the aosp browser in your app drawer
if you dont like, and want to revert changes... just go back and rename secbrowser to apk and delete (or rename the browser.apk->bak) the one you pasted earlier
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Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.

asteetva said:
Thank you so much I followed instructions to the T...but even google.com is not being text wrapped at all.
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settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.

jay2o01 said:
settings->advanced->autofit pages selected?
attached is what i thought u meant by text wrapped. maybe i misunderstood.
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Yes that is what I wanted...give me some time I will install EL29 take a screen shot and then install ICS an take a screen shot and will let you know...I am surprised that it works on EVO LTE out of the box and does not even after samsung guys working or not working on it for so long...There are a few things like this which I am using to decide which phone to buy next SG3 or EVO LTE as I measure the support and response of the manufacturer by these kind of user issues and consistency they provide.

EL29 vs ICS FF text auto wrap
here I am posting my screen shots...

ICS screen shots
ICS does not even allow pinch zoom..so not sure how to explain...but then that is also the main point...how can i stop pinch zooming suddenly only on this phone?

Have u tried ICS browser or ICS browser + from the playstore? Both are the stock browser but modified, they work well for me but I don't use tw ICS leaks I'm using AOkP
We are legion, for we are many.

Where is that darned "x" button in Google search?

When you type something into a Google search box, at the far right of the box, there is supposed to be a little "x" clear all button that deletes all the text in the box.
I see it sometimes, sometimes not. The functionality is still there: I can tap the blank spot where the button should be and it clears the text, but why is it not always visible? I use Dolphin, Opera, and Boat and it happens on all three.

I don't know. Maybe a simple glitch or the "x" blends in the the background color. Either way, call me simplistic, but as long as the functionality is there then the issue is irrelevant in my opinion.
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ErebusRaze said:
I don't know. Maybe a simple glitch or the "x" blends in the the background color. Either way, call me simplistic, but as long as the functionality is there then the issue is irrelevant in my opinion.
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Does it happen on your GS3, too?
Right, it does seem to be a visual glitch...though, if I had not had an iPhone before this, I would have not even expected it to be there...

Friendly bump...does anyone else have this problem?

I have the same problem. It's annoying.

jfp999 said:
I have the same problem. It's annoying.
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For me (on Chrome) it only shows up when the keyboard is enabled...after you touch in the typing area of google.

rpavich said:
For me (on Chrome) it only shows up when the keyboard is enabled...after you touch in the typing area of google.
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This
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Apple has the patent on X to clear searches so its been removed. Just teasing.
But yes, it doesn't seem to be there when doing google searches with Stock browser. Chrome and other third party browsers it is there. I have since abandoned the stock browser for a small number of annoyances such as this.

ikjadoon said:
When you type something into a Google search box, at the far right of the box, there is supposed to be a little "x" clear all button that deletes all the text in the box.
I see it sometimes, sometimes not. The functionality is still there: I can tap the blank spot where the button should be and it clears the text, but why is it not always visible? I use Dolphin, Opera, and Boat and it happens on all three.
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I thought Google implemented that for mobile site of google.com? Like you mentioned, to easily delete the entire search criteria if you want to.

fortesquieu said:
I thought Google implemented that for mobile site of google.com? Like you mentioned, to easily delete the entire search criteria if you want to.
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Right, that's what I'm using, the mobile site.
Compare these two screenies:
If I tap in that red box area, it will clear the search (even though there is no button).
For whatever reason, I could get it to show up with "testy". Type "testy," then hit back, then select the text box, and then hit back again.
It's this orange textbox highlight that seems to be issue! It's a visual (but not touch) overlap...
~Ibrahim~

ikjadoon said:
Right, that's what I'm using, the mobile site.
Compare these two screenies:
If I tap in that red box area, it will clear the search (even though there is no button).
For whatever reason, I could get it to show up with "testy". Type "testy," then hit back, then select the text box, and then hit back again.
It's this orange textbox highlight that seems to be issue! It's a visual (but not touch) overlap...
~Ibrahim~
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I gotcha. Mine shows up every time, that's why I didn't see your problem.

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I gotcha. Mine shows up every time, that's why I didn't see your problem.
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Wait,what?! What browser do you use? You're on AT&T, right? Do you use a 3rd-party keyboard?
~Ibrahim~

ikjadoon said:
Wait,what?! What browser do you use? You're on AT&T, right? Do you use a 3rd-party keyboard?
~Ibrahim~
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I'm using stock JB browser, as I'm running AOKP.

fortesquieu said:
I'm using stock JB browser, as I'm running AOKP.
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Thanks...well, shenanigans! It could be the ROM or the browser...does the "orange rectangle" not appear around your search box?
~Ibrahim~

It's been fixed!
Annoyingly, though, Swype doesn't automatically add spaces...like if it was now a URL bar...

Still isn't working with Dolphin Browser (I'm on AOKP).

Hmm...it may be AOKP, then, as my Dolphin works.
However, it had the same bug: Swype doesn't recognize it as a normal text field....
Sorry for the orange, using night mode.

ikjadoon said:
Hmm...it may be AOKP, then, as my Dolphin works.
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Out of curiosity, are you using Dolphin Jetpack?

goodtimes50 said:
Out of curiosity, are you using Dolphin Jetpack?
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That's it! I installed Jetpack and it went back to the old behavior (no x, with spacing).

[Q] how to turn on quick control

How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab

craze96 said:
How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab
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In GNote 2012 you access it from within the browser, expand the hamburger stack then select settings.
Note: The hamburger stack icon that brings up the menu bar or 3 dot menu icon bar.

kkretch said:
In GNote 2012 you access it from within the browser, expand the hamburger stack then select settings.
Note: The hamburger stack icon that brings up the menu bar or 3 dot menu icon bar.
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I know how to open up settings but I can't find the option to turn quick opt on

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craze96 said:
I know how to open up settings but I can't find the option to turn quick opt on
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I believe quick controls was removed a long time ago. I haven't seen it since I had the s3 and s4.

craze96 said:
How do you turn on quick control on the browser? I can't find the labs tab
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This is crazy, why did they remove such a usefull feature !
Please Samsung, put it back !
Is there another browser that have a Quick control feature/plugin ?
And also, on my S3 the stock browser sync my favorites with my gmail account... How can I do this on the Note 2014 ?
Thanks

I would suggest installing the AOSP Browser if you have root. Use the installer by the same name in the play store. Choose the Chromesync option during install. The new default browser is too gimped besides it's pretty tabs.

guthrien said:
I would suggest installing the AOSP Browser if you have root. Use the installer by the same name in the play store. Choose the Chromesync option during install. The new default browser is too gimped besides it's pretty tabs.
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Thanks ! I've install the Aosp browser (non root version) and find the Quick Controls back
But I can't find a way to sync my Google account Bookmark... I only see the local favorites.
In the tablet settings all the Google account sync are check, any ideas ?
I didn't saw any Chromesync option during the installation.
Thanks.

hsound said:
Thanks ! I've install the Aosp browser (non root version) and find the Quick Controls back
But I can't find a way to sync my Google account Bookmark... I only see the local favorites.
In the tablet settings all the Google account sync are check, any ideas ?
I didn't saw any Chromesync option during the installation.
Thanks.
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Just fyi, he said if you have root. You said you got the non root version. If something he said isn't working, the first thing you need do is get root, uninstall non root version, and then install one you were told to install. If this doesn't fix your problems, then come back and let us know what happens....

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Just fyi, he said if you have root. You said you got the non root version. If something he said isn't working, the first thing you need do is get root, uninstall non root version, and then install one you were told to install. If this doesn't fix your problems, then come back and let us know what happens....
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Thanks for your info, of course I've understood that I have to be root but I don't want to root my tablet. So, is there a solution to sync the bookmarks without the rooted version ?
Thanks

Honestly I use chrome....I don't see why everyone wants a stock browser or the aosp one when chrome is awesome. Maybe there are issues with it that don't bother me or don't notice, but I love chrome. It syncs all of my bookmarks between my tablets phone and my desktop with no issues....I can even follow what I open on device the other ones....don't see could be bad it myself than flash support but I don't think aosp or stock one has that either

asaqwert said:
Honestly I use chrome....I don't see why everyone wants a stock browser or the aosp one when chrome is awesome. Maybe there are issues with it that don't bother me or don't notice, but I love chrome. It syncs all of my bookmarks between my tablets phone and my desktop with no issues....I can even follow what I open on device the other ones....don't see could be bad it myself than flash support but I don't think aosp or stock one has that either
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Just test the Quick Controls in Aosp and you will understand I can't live whitout them...

And I don't understand why the others browsers don't have such a feature ! It's so usfull, specially on a tablet, you can surf without removing your hand to open new tabs, go back or forward, bookmark pages, refresh a page and a lot more !