Little Web Browser [2]
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About Little Web Browser [2]
Little Browser aims to be a very fast web browser. It is designed to be very simple to use and to load the webpage as fast as possible.
It reduces data utilization by displaying only readable content from webpages and by not downloading extraneous contents like scripts and images.
This app makes getting information over the web easier and faster especially when internet speed and bandwidth are limited and is very suitable for users on the move.
In-app purchase is available to remove ads.
Features:
1. Reduces data utilization by not downloading images.
2. Bookmark webpages for quick site access. Saved bookmark can be accessed by searching for them by entering the bookmark name into the address bar (you may need to scroll down to find the matched bookmarks).
3. Quick access to recently accessed webpage (up to 10) via navigation drawer on the left.
4. Supports webpage zooming.
5. Supports back button to move to previous webpage.
6. Built in ads blocker for website
7. Invert color (white text on black background for pre android 4.4 Kit kat devices only)
Little Browser recognizes
* "mailto:" html link and redirects the user to his mail editor
* "tel:" link and opens the phone call dialog
* "geo:" link and sends the coordinates to the map program
Explanation of Permissions Required:
INTERNET: for accesing the web
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for backing up and restoring bookmarks to/from sdcard
READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS: for importing system bookmarks into Lynx Browser
Quick Tip:
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* Access the tabs by sliding in from the left (see screenshot)
* Other shortcuts are also available by sliding in from the right (see screenshot)
* To go to "http://www.nba.com", just enter "nba" into the url text.
* Turn off Javascript for even faster browsing experience. (Warning: some sites with heavy usage of Javascript may fail to load properly. Just reenable Javascript when that happens)
* Hide address bar to increase amount of screen space
* Long click in manage bookmark to get context menu to appear (so that you can delete/rename selected bookmark)
* This application is a work in progress. *
Give it a 5 stars if you like it.
Free feel to let me know how the app can be improved for you (I am always on a lookout for ways to make it better)
I would appreciate if you can refrain from giving the app a bad rating. I am just starting out, give me a chance to fix it for you :)
Known Issues
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- zooming does not work for mobile sites (update settings to use "Prefer desktop sites" to workaround this for the time being)
It reduces data utilization by displaying only readable content from webpages and by not downloading extraneous contents like scripts and images.
This app makes getting information over the web easier and faster especially when internet speed and bandwidth are limited and is very suitable for users on the move.
In-app purchase is available to remove ads.
Features:
1. Reduces data utilization by not downloading images.
2. Bookmark webpages for quick site access. Saved bookmark can be accessed by searching for them by entering the bookmark name into the address bar (you may need to scroll down to find the matched bookmarks).
3. Quick access to recently accessed webpage (up to 10) via navigation drawer on the left.
4. Supports webpage zooming.
5. Supports back button to move to previous webpage.
6. Built in ads blocker for website
7. Invert color (white text on black background for pre android 4.4 Kit kat devices only)
Little Browser recognizes
* "mailto:" html link and redirects the user to his mail editor
* "tel:" link and opens the phone call dialog
* "geo:" link and sends the coordinates to the map program
Explanation of Permissions Required:
INTERNET: for accesing the web
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for backing up and restoring bookmarks to/from sdcard
READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS: for importing system bookmarks into Lynx Browser
Quick Tip:
--------------
* Access the tabs by sliding in from the left (see screenshot)
* Other shortcuts are also available by sliding in from the right (see screenshot)
* To go to "http://www.nba.com", just enter "nba" into the url text.
* Turn off Javascript for even faster browsing experience. (Warning: some sites with heavy usage of Javascript may fail to load properly. Just reenable Javascript when that happens)
* Hide address bar to increase amount of screen space
* Long click in manage bookmark to get context menu to appear (so that you can delete/rename selected bookmark)
* This application is a work in progress. *
Give it a 5 stars if you like it.
Free feel to let me know how the app can be improved for you (I am always on a lookout for ways to make it better)
I would appreciate if you can refrain from giving the app a bad rating. I am just starting out, give me a chance to fix it for you :)
Known Issues
---------------------
- zooming does not work for mobile sites (update settings to use "Prefer desktop sites" to workaround this for the time being)
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Camera permission is needed for taking and changing picture on left slide out panel
0.9.51
fixed bookmark icon not updated properly when current page is bookmarked
0.9.50
refresh colours in the app
bug fixes
0.9.48
upgraded version of internal libraries
0.9.45
added privacy statement
0.9.29
left drawer picture can now be customized
(more improvements will be made in coming versions)
0.9.28
removed screen nagging user to upgrade
Camera permission is needed for taking and changing picture on left slide out panel
0.9.51
fixed bookmark icon not updated properly when current page is bookmarked
0.9.50
refresh colours in the app
bug fixes
0.9.48
upgraded version of internal libraries
0.9.45
added privacy statement
0.9.29
left drawer picture can now be customized
(more improvements will be made in coming versions)
0.9.28
removed screen nagging user to upgrade
Version update Little Web Browser [2] was updated to version 0.9.51
Version update Little Web Browser [2] was updated to version 0.9.43
Version update Little Web Browser [2] was updated to version 0.9.6
Version update Little Web Browser [2] was updated to version 0.8.0
What are users saying about Little Web Browser [2]
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This does NOT behave anything like the traditional text-mode browser lynx. It is much more like a modern web browser that renders tables, CSS3, JavaScript, etc., just permanently set with images off.
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Your current browser can already do exatly what Lynx can do. Just adjust your content settings. Also ads are very annoying.
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The free version worked but the full version crashes when I open it
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FATHER OF UC BROWSER
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Great little browser for the most part. Would love to support developer by upgrading to premium, but can't justify cost for an app that force closes so frequently. Hard to say which web sites are the problem, I usually use LWB2 to open links from other apps. A lot of them have been for articles on Lifehacker, CNET, or the Android News & Weather app.
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As for v 2 there are no tabs present or they seem completely hidden (incl. button ... from screenshots) and that < exit? button is not working at all. At least on my Samsung mega 6.3 being forced to landscape mode(its single mode I use). But all other behaviour is stable and smooth.
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I've used for a year, and I'd buy it again! I use it every day - it's a terrific text-only browser. Very easy on my data plan. And since I only have to turn my JavaScript on for a few sites, I'm hit with even fewer ads! UPDATE: Reply to the gripes-- the bookmark issue has been fixed for a long time (I have no troubles), and with the paid version the ads no longer cause 'crashes'.
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Great little browser for the most part. Would love to support developer by upgrading to premium, but can't justify cost for an app that force closes so frequently. Hard to say which web sites are the problem, I usually use LWB2 to open links from other apps. A lot of them have been for articles on Lifehacker, CNET, or the Android News & Weather app.
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As soon as I entered a web address a video appeared on-screen. Supposed to save data, not make it worse. Deleted it immediately.
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Very small app size, very fast page loading, very low data usage, great page rendering, and nice minimal UI - the only app in its category im happy with!
Q
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Good for conserving bandwidth. Quick reply and bug fix from dev.
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I understand the need for advertising, but not for full screen upon making a search. Also, as soon as it loads there's an error message.
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Getting better!
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Doesn't work
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Both actually. And unfortunately I'm getting the same bug with the search bug/Url field. Not sure why it worked for me that one time... Maybe I'll try the paid version and see if i get different results...
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I remember using (and loving) the lynx browser back when I was switching between win95 and whatever distro of red hat was available back then. This app is better than I remember! Thanks!!
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This garbage app took over my Android browser then started opening tabs in Chrome once I figured out what was going on! It opened 26 tabs until I could stop it! Attempted to Hack into my Google & Yahoo acnts! Google needs to remove this crap from the play store!! DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS SPYWARE!!! JUST SHUT UP DUDE! YOUR APP SUCKS! QUIT CONTACTING ME! I'M A PROGRAMMER & WEB DEVELOPER, I KNOW WHAT TO NOT LOOK AT! CONTACT ME AGAIN & I'M FILING A COMPLAINT WITH GOOGLE!
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The free version worked but the full version crashes when I open it
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Error was fixed. He did a good job of being responsive and the update fixed the problem. _---------------_------------------------------------I have multiple email accounts. The browser will object and put up an error message based on which gmail account you use. Somehow its logged me as registered under an email address even though it wasn't the account that I purchased under. I get constant error messages whenever I try to use. I paid a lot for the browser so this is annoying. Please fix.
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$14 for a browser?? LOLOLOL
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Good for conserving bandwidth. Quick reply and bug fix from dev.
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Simply outstanding! Best features for me: page zooming for aging eyes (2-finger zoom followed by double-tap), speed of loading, ability to display graphics if desired (in Settings). It took awhile to figure out how to access Tab navigation -- drag from left side of screen. Many thanks for this!
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Very fast page loading and nice minimal UI, only app in its category im happy with. A few minor improvements could be: launch speed increase and a 'toggle images' menu option (like the toggle JavaScript option). Also inverted rendering doesn't work, but keep up the great work Jim!
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I understand the need for advertising, but not for full screen upon making a search. Also, as soon as it loads there's an error message.
X
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The upper framd only show the url field. If I can't get it go work, I will consider refund.
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Unfortunately does not install. Update. Installed in about 40 minutes.
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If, like me, you are fed up with bloated and slow sites and browser apps, with their infuriating auto-play videos, ads etc etc etc, then this for you. I use it with newspaper sites where all that matters is the words and it is lightning fast with none of the video/image problems. Data is slow and expensive where I am and so this app is ideal. The in-app ads are not a problem and I would be happy to purchase.
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I use this with duck duck go and it loads pages incredibly quickly. The app is well designed and provides high speed and low data consumtion. No complaints
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although It doesnt download images, it downloads ads which is again the same.....and i thought this browser was for low data consumption
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The free version worked but the full version crashes when I open it
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As for v 2 there are no tabs present or they seem completely hidden (incl. button ... from screenshots) and that < exit? button is not working at all. At least on my Samsung mega 6.3 being forced to landscape mode(its single mode I use). But all other behaviour is stable and smooth.
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Very responsive developer. Excellent app. Great fast browser especially when roaming (tiny data footprint). Thank you
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How the hell do I open them?
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Your current browser can already do exatly what Lynx can do. Just adjust your content settings. Also ads are very annoying.
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The advertising system works perfectly therefore this is an amazing Android App. As for text browsing, this app crashes the instant I type a single character in either the search or the URL bar. Hail Android for a 100% effective advertising platform - score 10 out of 10 for that. Score 0 out of 10 for web browsing, 0 out of 10 for useability and 0 of 10 overall. The only reason I gave it one star at all was to enter this comment. Hail Android as an advertising platform!
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When I try to search it crashes. Not with anything
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Doesn't work
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Without any problem... Fast surfing in web
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Your current browser can already do exatly what Lynx can do. Just adjust your content settings. Also ads are very annoying.
by W####:
App as described, but it is so simple to make. It is just the HTML Viewer with a few options on/off. Default browser can do the same things (no images, Javascript) sans ads. Tabs are glitchy. Ads are in the way of onscreen zoom functions. Not worth the hassle and certainly not worth $4.84 for an ad free version. Someone needs to make a true port of Lynx to Android in apk format.