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Help Why can't I zoom in on text ?

Danfriday

Newbie
Looked around on the forum and couldn't find the answer so asking here.
When i am on facebook , and other sites the zoom (magnify) option is not available on my phone. Can anyone tell me why?
 
If you're trying to 'pinch-to-zoom' our phones don't support it :( . But if you're just trying to use the zoom button, it should work in the browser. It's a button in the lower right corner.
 
If you're trying to 'pinch-to-zoom' our phones don't support it :( . But if you're just trying to use the zoom button, it should work in the browser. It's a button in the lower right corner.

I'm trying to use zoom button but its not always there. Never there when on facebook, Netflix and a few other sites.
 
Sometimes if you are using an app, or the mobile version of a site, it is designed to fit the screen, so I guess they figure you don't need to zoom in any more. Sorry, I don't know how to get around this. You could try using skyfire or dolphin hd and use the desktop button (it's an add on for dolphin) to view the full site. Won't work if you are using an app, though. You will have to use the browser to go there directly.
 
Which browser are you using? Are you using the Browser that came with the phone or did you download Dolphin Browser or Skyfire?
 
Which browser are you using? Are you using the Browser that came with the phone or did you download Dolphin Browser or Skyfire?

Im using the browser that came with phone. It also dosn't work when using facebook app. Maybe I'l download Dolphin and try from there.
 
Im using the browser that came with phone. It also dosn't work when using facebook app. Maybe I'l download Dolphin and try from there.
I don't think it will work if you are using the app. Try going to facebook using the browser.
 
Just tried that using Dolphin and the only difference is text is a little bit bigger when going to full screen. Still no zoom option .
Dolphin mini or hd? With dolphin hd, there is an add on you download to switch between mobile and desktop view. (there will be a "button" on the right side off screen) Maybe the desktop mode will let you zoom in.
 
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