Android 4.3 Stock Browser: Forums Won't Load, Spinny Thing Won't Stop Spinning


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Hey all,

I just upgraded to Android 4.3, and now the forums aren't quite working. With the recent change to loading the forums with the spinny thing, the spinning wheel won't stop spinning, and the message boards won't load. I can go to individual posts if they are in the Recent Messages RSS box, or if I click on a specific thread.

Yes, I tried turning it on and off again. Twice.

Screenshots available at request, but something isn't finishing its loop. Just like corgiloop

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Turn JavaScript back on.


I just figured I would chime in as well. As an avid smart phone user I find the dolpin browser works well for me, and its free. I prefer a non mobile view and you can save your password too. Also it works well for the the prd.

Grand Lodge

Running 4.3 on phone and 4.4 on Tablet, both default browsers are Chrome and run just fine.


RunebladeX wrote:
I just figured I would chime in as well. As an avid smart phone user I find the dolpin browser works well for me, and its free. I prefer a non mobile view and you can save your password too. Also it works well for the the prd.

I was just about to say switch to Dolphin. That is what I use.

RPG Superstar 2015 Top 8

French: Have you tried closing and opening it?

In seriousness, usually the standard Android browser that isn't Chrome is terrible. Just about any other will do--I've used Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, and all work pretty well.


Sigh. Just downloaded Dolphin.

It's not working their either.


Not consistently, at least.


http://m.imgur.com/XmOqpG

Is this what Chrome looks like to others?

Danged if I do, kerfluffled if I don't.

RPG Superstar 2015 Top 8

Getting a 404 on your image, Cheapy.


Cheapy wrote:
Not consistently, at least.

I am using Dolphin right now. The download may have been corrupted. Is it possible to try downloading it again?


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I downloaded Dolphin Jetpack, and it works like a charm. Dolphin Jetpack uses a custom version of webkit, so the problem is most likely with webkit, as I believe Chrome and stock browser now use it? Or at least they use the same web stuff backend.

I am quickly starting to use terminology that I don't know the meaning of.


Downloaded 4.3 on my phone and dolphin doesn't work either. Just got Dolphin Jetpack and I can see the messageboards again. Thanks Cheapy!


Just got an update today and it wont stop spinning. Which is a shame because everything else is wunderbar.

Grand Lodge

What's the hardware you're running on? That can make quite a difference.


I see everything but the forums, if that helps. Had no problem with the forums on phone before today, i can search the forums to find things, but no message board page, spinny thing didn't stop spinning but i can view everything else.


Uhh.. galaxy s3?


Which update did you get Freehold DM?

You can check by going to System Settings -> More -> scroll down to About device and then see it under the Android version.

I also have the S3, and I'm glad I'm not the only one seeing this problem.


Its weird because now the phone REALLY really works. I mean my keyboard is blazing fast and my texts are beautiful and fast and my connection to the internets through 4g is wonderful. Even this post is freaking gorgeous- so sharp its not funny. Its just the spinny thing. Do I really need to get Firefox for my phone because of this?


Android 4.3


Nah, get Dolphin Jetpack. Still has some issues, but it loads.


dolphins up
Holy. Crap.
It's like seeing color for the first time.
Thank you cheapy.


No problem! I'm just happy I'm not crazy.

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