Stock Internet removed?

[WynWins]

I have a Galaxy S5 from Verizon and one thing that's bugging me is the stock browser with the normal blue Internet Explorer looking icon is nowhere to be found that I had on my S4 and just about every other Android phone I've seen. Does anyone know why it was removed and if there's a way for me to download it?

 

[boooostedaudi]

I would have been happy it didn't exist. I use chrome on mine. Almost like its suited to the phone better than the stock browser is.

 

[tarponbeach]

I agree, Chrome is the bomb.

 

[Jer bear2011]

Well people like the stock browser because of its native flash plugin and how much faster it is than chrome. To answer your question New devices are leaving it out. If you are ROOTED you can install from play store if not Google search "stock browser for newer devices android" and you should find a guide to install for non ROOTED devices hope this helps.

 

[MeatLoafT]

I just got an S5 from AT&T a week ago, Android 4.4.2. I have the stock Internet browser on it. I think it's actually Samsung's browser, that's the account that's signed in on mine anyway.

 

[acraftylady]

My phone is Verizon and I was confused at first when I didn't see it but I came from an LG phone on another carrier and liked the LG stock browser. I don't like chrome but I am an IE girl all the way on the computer so maybe that's why. Someone on the forums gave me this site to get back the stock browser and you don't need root to do it. I haven't had time to try this yet. I use ES file manager on all my devices so can recommend that for doing this. Mary!

How to Get Back the Stock Android (AOSP) Browser Without Rooting

 

[AZgl1500]

Well, I don't care for Chrome at all and went looking for a better browser.

And I do believe that I found it.

CM Browser is faster and easier to use IMO, I locked Chrome out and have no use for it.

* CM Browser - Fast & Secure - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[acraftylady]

I use dolphin browser on my android tablets that way I can do the flash work around with it and like it but haven't tried the work around on my phone yet to see if it will perform the same way. Mary!

 

[volimte21]

The same here Dolphin browser is great and, like you said am able to use flash player
which is something I need


or you can use this also - is fast and easy [Atlas Web Browser] you can try it and tell me what you think


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.atlas

 

[fearfeasog]

oops, see next post.

:banghead:

 

[fearfeasog]

My phone is Verizon and I was confused at first when I didn't see it but I came from an LG phone on another carrier and liked the LG stock browser. I don't like chrome but I am an IE girl all the way on the computer so maybe that's why. Someone on the forums gave me this site to get back the stock browser and you don't need root to do it. I haven't had time to try this yet. I use ES file manager on all my devices so can recommend that for doing this. Mary!

How to Get Back the Stock Android (AOSP) Browser Without Rooting

Tried this, followed to a t, didn't work. APP NOT INSTALLED message at the end. bummer. any ideers?

:banghead:

 

[volimte21]

oops, see next post.

:banghead:

try Atlas browser to see if is only that browser or just any

 

[AZgl1500]

I suggest that you download the apk to your desktop PC, and then copy the file over to the phone under Downloads and install it from there.

I had to do that with an app a while back. worked for me that time.

 

[fearfeasog]

try Atlas browser to see if is only that browser or just any

I will certainly do that. Does Atlas also have flash?

I suggest that you download the apk to your desktop PC, and then copy the file over to the phone under Downloads and install it from there.

I had to do that with an app a while back. worked for me that time.

I did dnld the zip to PC, then move it over. But I did not unzip the zip on the PC then move the unzipped files over. I'll try it again both ways.

thanks!

 

[volimte21]

I will certainly do that. Does Atlas also have flash?

thanks!

am not sure about that, it was on Beta when I had it

Maybe it does

 

[fearfeasog]

Is it possible that the latest Verizon update to 4.4.4 is blocking this?

 

[acraftylady]

You should unzip the file on the computer then move it over. That is what I always do when I side load apps on my tablet. Could be it doesn't work with 4.4.4, I have no clue about this stuff. Mary

 

[fearfeasog]

You should unzip the file on the computer then move it over. That is what I always do when I side load apps on my tablet. Could be it doesn't work with 4.4.4, I have no clue about this stuff. Mary

I'll try this later when I am home again. thanks everybody.

ff

:cheers:

 

[fearfeasog]

I'll try this later when I am home again. thanks everybody.

ff

:cheers:

boooo, it didn't work. boooo.

any other ideas?

 

[fearfeasog]

I'll try this later when I am home again. thanks everybody.

ff

:cheers:

boooo, it didn't work. boooo.

any other ideas?

 

[Jer bear2011]

boooo, it didn't work. boooo.

any other ideas?

Ya. Try a different browser I guess

 

[Jer bear2011]

You may find one that you like even better than the old stock one

 

[AZgl1500]

Try this one, it works well with Flash also.

* CM Browser - Fast & Secure - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[acraftylady]

I couldn't get it to work either. I installed dolphin for android and installed flash and works perfect. Mary

 

[sully5981]

Just got the S5 today. Can't find the stock browser. Chrome sucks because i hate mobile sites and cannot change the user string, Dolphin Browser is having issues where i cannot pinch to zoom and the zoom buttons are missing.

Mozilla seems to not be able to change user string as well....



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