Android Browser

derf · 04-09-2011, 11:00 AM

Which android browser are you folks all using? I used the Dolphin browser on my last phone but I want to try something new.

I downloaded the Opera mobile, Skyfire, Mozilla Mobile, Dolphin HD, Dolphin mini, and the regular Dolphin browser.

Opera seemed like the best browser from the get go, but I found that loading mobile pages slightly larger than my screen size was annoying when it would cut off the side, when set to load them as mobile pages the browser looses some data and dummies down the page. I did like the opera standard 9 button home page with the top 9 pages you use on it.

Skyfire seemed good, but it wasnt exactly easy switching between tabs, and more often than not I had to try 2 or 3 times to switch tabs.

Mozilla was good, but the interface wasn't natural, and I still havnt figured out how to get tabed pages

Dolphin HD is good but has some small quirks that surprised me, tabs stuck at the top of each web page, plus its a resourse hog.

Dolphin mini seems like the best option so far. I really like the tabs, open page, back and forward buttons, and generally easy interface.

What are your opinions on android browsers? Which one do you use, and what are the real world pros and cons that you see.

Dave · 04-09-2011, 12:28 PM

I use the stocker as tweaked by cyanogen and chevyno1. Hated dolphin and firefox

Trip · 04-09-2011, 01:43 PM

stocker, it works fine for me

Corey · 04-09-2011, 05:08 PM

Stock here too. I hear the latest Firefox is slimmed down from the last time I tried it, but I haven't had problems with stock.

Rangerscott · 04-09-2011, 08:42 PM

I just use the stock one. Dolphin is too much of a resource hog. Skyfire just kept crashing.

I still blame FLASH for most of my crashes, even on the stock browser. On my Droid 1 I was able to uninstall flash and the crashing would stop.

Dave · 04-10-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I just use the stock one. Dolphin is too much of a resource hog. Skyfire just kept crashing.

I still blame FLASH for most of my crashes, even on the stock browser. On my Droid 1 I was able to uninstall flash and the crashing would stop.

Still have it? Rooted? You really need to try out ss 5.2

Rangerscott · 04-10-2011, 03:04 PM

I have an X now. Haven't done anything to it yet.

04-09-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Android Browser Which android browser are you folks all using? I used the Dolphin browser on my last phone but I want to try something new. I downloaded the Opera mobile, Skyfire, Mozilla Mobile, Dolphin HD, Dolphin mini, and the regular Dolphin browser. Opera seemed like the best browser from the get go, but I found that loading mobile pages slightly larger than my screen size was annoying when it would cut off the side, when set to load them as mobile pages the browser looses some data and dummies down the page. I did like the opera standard 9 button home page with the top 9 pages you use on it. Skyfire seemed good, but it wasnt exactly easy switching between tabs, and more often than not I had to try 2 or 3 times to switch tabs. Mozilla was good, but the interface wasn't natural, and I still havnt figured out how to get tabed pages Dolphin HD is good but has some small quirks that surprised me, tabs stuck at the top of each web page, plus its a resourse hog. Dolphin mini seems like the best option so far. I really like the tabs, open page, back and forward buttons, and generally easy interface. What are your opinions on android browsers? Which one do you use, and what are the real world pros and cons that you see. __________________

04-09-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	Stock here too. I hear the latest Firefox is slimmed down from the last time I tried it, but I haven't had problems with stock. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

04-09-2011, 12:28 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I use the stocker as tweaked by cyanogen and chevyno1. Hated dolphin and firefox

04-09-2011, 01:43 PM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	stocker, it works fine for me

04-09-2011, 08:42 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I just use the stock one. Dolphin is too much of a resource hog. Skyfire just kept crashing. I still blame FLASH for most of my crashes, even on the stock browser. On my Droid 1 I was able to uninstall flash and the crashing would stop.

04-10-2011, 03:04 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I have an X now. Haven't done anything to it yet.