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11-24-20 05:20 PM

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xpentor

I am currently using BEOL browser, anything else?

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02-10-20 05:41 PM

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brookie229

Kiwi.

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02-10-20 05:51 PM

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conite
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Originally Posted by xpentor

I am currently using BEOL browser, anything else?

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Originally Posted by brookie229

Kiwi.

Yes.

Kiwi has TLS 1.3, is the fastest Android browser I've benchmarked on BB10, has dark mode, is Chromium-based, and you can move the address bar to the bottom.

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02-10-20 07:24 PM

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richdb

Originally Posted by conite

Yes.

Kiwi has TLS 1.3, is the fastest Android browser I've benchmarked on BB10, has dark mode, is Chromium-based, and you can move the address bar to the bottom.

Whick Kiwi version? Any URL?

02-11-20 06:17 AM

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xpentor

Originally Posted by conite

Yes.

Kiwi has TLS 1.3, is the fastest Android browser I've benchmarked on BB10, has dark mode, is Chromium-based, and you can move the address bar to the bottom.

Ow yeahh cheers mate! I just dumped BEOL for kiwi. Much faster for sure.

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02-11-20 07:26 AM

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conite
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Originally Posted by richdb

Whick Kiwi version? Any URL?

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/geomet...-apk-download/

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02-11-20 08:10 AM

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richdb

Originally Posted by conite

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/geomet...-apk-download/

Thxs!

02-11-20 08:44 AM

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johnb_xp

I like the bottom bar of Kiwi but Firefox works best for me because it doesn't crash if it's running in the background and supports notifications.

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02-11-20 02:24 PM

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xpentor

What's fennec people are talking here? Any link for me to test?

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02-15-20 05:13 AM

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Sporkguy3

I need fo test it more, but I was getting better results from Facebook and YouTube on Firefox vs kiwi, though other websites like Amazon really were slow.

02-15-20 11:07 AM

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conite
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Originally Posted by xpentor

What's fennec people are talking here? Any link for me to test?

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Fennec is just the F-droid (slightly forked) version of Firefox.

Kiwi is chromium based.

One will do better on some sites than the other, and vice-versa. On balance, chromium is usually both faster and more compatible.

02-15-20 11:12 AM

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The_Passporter
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Originally Posted by conite

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/geomet...-apk-download/

Just tested this and the speed is no trade off to the failure of rendering websites properly or fully. I will stick with Fennec cause it has been very very reliable.

But Thank you

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02-15-20 01:20 PM

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conite
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Originally Posted by The_Passporter

Just tested this and the speed is no trade off to the failure of rendering websites properly or fully. I will stick with Fennec cause it has been very very reliable.

But Thank you

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What website is not being properly rendered using chromium?

02-15-20 01:39 PM

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anon(10387168)

How do we change the default Native Browser to the KIWI browser? Also, does KIWI have an "Add to Home Screen" function? I also like that KIWI has Dark mode. Thanks in advance,

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02-15-20 02:27 PM

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brookie229

Originally Posted by Crusader03

How do we change the default Native Browser to the KIWI browser?

Cannot be done. And, no there is no "add to Home Screen". Best you can do is make bookmarks.

Oh, and this applies to ALL android browsers BTW.

02-15-20 02:30 PM

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anon(10387168)

Originally Posted by brookie229

Cannot be done. And, no there is no "add to Home Screen". Best you can do is make bookmarks.

Oh, and this applies to ALL android browsers BTW.

Thank you. Well, I will continue using the Native Browser and the "Open In" feature to switch to KIWI when sites don't render. Too bad, quite a capable Browser for BB10, and does not heat the phone.

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02-15-20 02:40 PM

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dmlis

I have chosen Fennec as additional browser since Firefox is my main browser on other devices ans I can sync bookmarks easily. Otherwise, Kiwi is a good choice.
Still love native browser and use its reader mode often but with limited selection of sites.

From Wizard QZ-7000 to Passport SE...what a journey

02-21-20 06:42 AM

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The_Passporter
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Originally Posted by dmlis

I have chosen Fennec as additional browser since Firefox is my main browser on other devices ans I can sync bookmarks easily. Otherwise, Kiwi is a good choice.
Still love native browser and use its reader mode often but with limited selection of sites.

From Wizard QZ-7000 to Passport SE...what a journey

Exactly!

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02-21-20 03:32 PM

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Chuck Finley69
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I’m curious if you all can load apk for the Focus browser made by Firefox that’s for privacy

02-21-20 07:06 PM

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brookie229

Originally Posted by Chuck Finley69

I’m curious if you all can load apk for the Focus browser made by Firefox that’s for privacy

No, it requires Android 5.0 or greater.

02-21-20 07:28 PM

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Chuck Finley69
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Originally Posted by brookie229

No, it requires Android 5.0 or greater.

That would explain why y’all don’t talk about it.

02-21-20 07:52 PM

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cigarsandtanks

I primarily use the stock browser on my Passport. For quirky websites, I have Browsie Browser and Evolution Browser. Both saved as icons on the home screen.

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03-09-20 12:37 AM

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conite
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Originally Posted by cigarsandtanks

I primarily use the stock browser on my Passport. For quirky websites, I have Browsie Browser and Evolution Browser. Both saved as icons on the home screen.

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Which is basically redundant as all three use the identical (ancient) BB10 internal WebKit engine.

03-09-20 12:39 AM

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cigarsandtanks

Originally Posted by conite

Which is basically redundant as all three use the identical (ancient) BB10 internal WebKit engine.

Well that's fine, but they will open websites that the stock browser won't. So I guess I should just delete them then?

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03-09-20 12:42 AM

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xtz1990

I recommend the Via browser.

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03-09-20 02:06 AM

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