yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] FadeFx:
just add the line

127.0.0.1 en.mywebzines.com

to the file /system/etc/hosts (root required)
[Android General] rogier666:
At least they learned to encrypt the stolen info.

Too bad they still don't encrypt the backups in sdcard/TunnyBrowser/backup/databases/webview.db.
[Android General] DolphinBrowser:
Thanks for your comment! Most Android App (not only Dolphin Browser) send Android ID, carrier and phone specifications when user launches the App. This info is used to track total active users. It is a very common practice. Android ID is then hashed immediately and not store on any server - definitely not any Dolphin server. Hope this helps! If you have any issues, please feel free to send us an email at pr@mobotap.com.
[Android General] rogier666:
Many Android apps let you opt out of sharing such info by toggling a checkbox in the settings. Dolphin should add a way to opt out of sharing any info with Dolphin.

Using the Android ID is bad behaviour, even if the ID is hashed. You can't change your Android ID, and if it gets hashed again it will produce the same number.

Instead of using the Android ID, why don't you let Dolphin generate a random number upon install, and add a reset button in the settings to let the user cut any ties between the phone and the data collected by you?
[Android General] Anatomy82:
Thanks for the info OP, i made the host editing and seems it worked hope theres no more data collection
[Android General] DnaPolymerase:
So, they haven't learned yet?
[Android General] docfreed:
Why do you people lie that you don't collect data - not only do collect what you referred to but a lot more - it's a shame that you can't give zero ratings in the Android market 'cause you would surely get one from me.

Why don't you try to rise above the common herd by NOT collecting data except via opt-in. How do we know you're not spying on the US by sending the "data" to some shady Chinee company.
[Android General] BanziBaby:
Just wanted to let Fnorder know the dev of boat browser has updated the app in market, awaiting Fnorder's findings to see if all the analytics code has been removed.
[Android General] docfreed:
Good news - immediate switch from Dolphin if there's no monkey business.
[Android General] Rytt55:
Please check Boat Browser

I agree with the previous two post. :) I have been using stock browser for a while then finally switch to Opera. However, Opera is slower then most browsers out there so I want to go back to Boat browser. Can you check to see if they are still sending stuff to that umeng site or whatever else?

Thanks!
[Android General] aminaked:
Dolphin blows

That's your prerogative but some people do care about privacy. Before the recent fix, Dolphin was sending SSL URLs to their server unencrypted. That was a stupid blunder. As a cherry on top they released a fix that didn't fix the problem. Stupid.

Something to keep in mind even if you don't care about privacy: the snooping and relaying to Dolphin's server wastes processing power, wastes battery power, and wastes bandwidth.

Compared to an honest browser like Firefox, Dolphin is unprofessional and for me unacceptable.
[Android General] _EgidiuS_:
Mini Dolphin´s new version prevents the leak of the data stored.

Have a try on it.
[Android General] sushidog:
Is it just me or do you think this info is very suspicious! Dolphin is closed and even so is sending data to Amazon buckets.

I'm using 7.1.0 HD version.

http://db.tt/3cEJ6ijz

http://db.tt/HLby2h5p
[Android General] sushidog:
Wtf?!!!
[Android General] sushidog:
Can you explain these two new permissions in last Dolphin 7.2.0 beta release, please?

com.dolphin.browser.magazines.DETECT_WEBZINE

com.dolphin.browser.RECEIVE_PAGE_EVENTS
[Android General] sushidog:
Delete this.
[Android General] zicovsky:
Can anyone recommend a safe browser? I don't feel like using dolphin anymore.
[Android General] sushidog:
From what I hear Boat 2.4.1 is fine now, even Fnorder commented on it. You can also go with Firefox, but I really don't like it because it's to heavy and needs lot of development yet.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1308752
[Android General] DolphinBrowser:
Dolphin doesn’t use these 2 permissions in the current version, just forgot to remove the definition from the configuration. Sorry for the mistake and thanks for your information, we will fix in the coming beta version, any further feedbacks are welcome:)
[Android General] ringthar:
This made me ragequit dolphin. I use ninesky now and I love it. They should ban dolphin from the market... because stealing is a crime!

Sent from my O2X Running MIUI 1.11.11 and fajarep's amazingly fast Swiftextreme kernel
[Android General] yangzii:
Good to see the official claim!

Anyway, the new Encrypted Backup is a great improvement.

And I will wait to see the new beta version. ;)
[Android General] surviveland:
I do not like to make a mountain out of a molehill or fish in trouble water.

And I think Dolphin Browser, as a big company, will give us the final solution.

:) wait and see.
[Android General] khaytsus:
It's exactly what it says it is, they're obviously using Amazon EC2...
[Android General] DnaPolymerase:
Ninesky does the same thing. I used it too, they stole my IMEI and stored it on their server. I use Opera now.
[Android General] ringthar:
Changing to opera now. I find this really bad from those companies!

Sent from my O2X Running MIUI 1.11.11 and fajarep's amazingly fast Swiftextreme kernel
[Android General] ljordan2:
Just using ICS stock browser.
[Android General] maxthon:
Maxthon does not track or save any browsing behavior

Thanks for bringing this up. Maxthon takes user privacy very seriously, and I believe it makes sense for us jump in and clarify a couple things.

When you see IMEI data being sent to two URLs

1) mm.maxthon.com - this is for Maxthon to provide the relevant Quick Access links (i.e., for users from France, we'd like to offer Google.fr as default link, rather than Google.com)

2) stats-a.maxthon.com - this is for us to see of how many people use our app each day.

NONE of the above data has anything to do with what page users have visited, what search keywords are used, what links are clicked, etc. We simply do NOT record any user behavioral data, unless users specifically and voluntarily choose to join our Better Browser Experience Program (BBEP), which by default the option is unchecked.

Thanks and please let us know if you have any other questions. You can always reach me at eric.hu AT maxthon.com
[Android General] sushidog:
Guys if you want some privacy you can do this:

Guys if you want some privacy you can do this:

1. Install AdAway (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adaway) and put this in your list (for Dolphin):

en.mywebzines.com

mywebzines.com

tracken.dolphin-browser.com

2. Install DroidWall (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free), enable it and set this custom script (for Boat and Dolphin):

# Block connections to IP, no matter the interface.Boat, Dolphin.

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "119.161.212.151" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "211.151.139.246" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "70.37.91.100" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "107.20.57.0" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "50.19.249.89" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "50.19.53.41" -j "droidwall-reject"

$IPTABLES -A "droidwall" --destination "10.32.147.31" -j "droidwall-reject"

You can always update this records by deleting/increasing them. You can manage to control what's happening by blocking everything with Droidwall having Log enabled. In Log you'll see all IPs.

If you want a real time controller to see what's happening you can use OS Monitor (Connections).

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eolwral.osmonitor

EDIT: Would be great if all of you with different browsers post some IP here!!!
[Android General] docfreed:
Tried maxthon - epic fail. What's with all these popups like "hey, I'm swipeable...."

Turn these gd.....mn things off - what do think - we're children that need to be reminded every time???
[Android General] Nucleotide:
I wasn't aware of these issues with Dolphin. I've just uninstalled it and returned to using Boat Browser, which I believe is clean of all these privacy concerns.. I hope.

---------- Post added at 08:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:32 AM ----------

I've uninstalled and gave it 1 star in the market. By uninstalling the app though, will that remove my comments/rating in the market as well?
[Android General] negrobembon:
Its so hard to drop dolphin
[Android General] Nucleotide:
You haven't used Boat then. :D
[Android General] biggboii:
Dang. Goodbye Dolphin.
[Android General] negrobembon:
Is boat as smooth as dolphin?(scrolling) thats my main reason for keeping dolphin, cause stock is not really smooth

I know opera and firefox are the smoothest but the page rendering is ugly, and ninesky i read a few posts back about the imei thing and it drove me off( thats all ive tried)
[Android General] smashmix:
Thank you for your attention about our privacy! :)
[Android General] sushidog:
Try last version of Boat, full one not the mini. You'll be amazed with smoothness and lots of stuff that even Dolphin don't have.

Take a look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19606810
[Android General] negrobembon:
Thanks, testing it now
[Android General] apx@dwx:
bye dolphin - welcome boat
[Android General] Nucleotide:
Boat is really smooth. On par with Dolphin, if not better. :)
[Android General] substance12:
boat user here. +1
[Android General] thedaniel:
Tszascpoff! .. Goodbye Dolphin. For now.
[Android General] joey3002:
no plugins though...
[Android General] sushidog:
Use it for a week (Boat) and you'll see you just don't need them, It's much more complete and you can change all buttons as you like.
[Android General] Nucleotide:
I decided to give the stock browser ago again and I'm actually thinking I really don't need anything more. It's smoother than Boat I reckon. The only thing it lacks is tabbed browsing but apart from that it's quick, smooth and does everything I need. Not sure whether to stick with Boat or just go stock.
[Android General] docfreed:
+1 on the stock browser - I've tried just about every other one and they're mostly copies of each other and/or they have some perverted desire to get hold of your private info (of course they claim it's only for their own use!). I only wish Mozilla would get off it's ass and produce a decent mobile browser - the Firefox sync feature is neat but the browser still sucks.
[Android General] Lord Takyon:
+ 1 for boat ;-)

Sent from my Arc via subspace beacon.
[Android General] negrobembon:
I think stock browser performance varies from phone to phone, even if it doesnt seem like it
[Android General] sushidog:
Talking about security...

http://translate.google.com/transla...e-15-produse-de-securitate-by-faravirusi-com/
[Android General] FadeFx:
Thanx for that interesting read...

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[Android General] sushidog:
Now, this is a VERY useful app.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17612559&postcount=110
[Android General] rogier666:
New Dolphin with encrypted backups and off switches for the webzine toggle and the "rate me" nag screen out of beta and available in the market.

Let's check if its really clean now or if it still phones home.
[Android General] sushidog:
Another interesting point of view.

mashable.com/2011/12/03/carrier-iq-is-misunderstood-not-evil/
[Android General] FadeFx:
Yes, but a totaly wrong one, he just didnt get that carrier iq does not only collect data, but also sends it to carrier iq, which the user has no conract with abd didnt even know they exist, which in turn forwards the data to their contdactors, the providers. This is a very sneaky and in my opinion malicious behavour. I mean they do get all the information and do only forward to the provider what the provider requests from them. This is what i read out of a statement from a high carrier iq employe what he said in a polished up way...

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[Android General] Mittaa:
Hi

I just downloaded latest Dolphin HD version.

In the agreement of the Dolphin Browser HD, it states that Dolphin will collect data about the user in something called user experience analytics.

I've been trying to find information about this. Do anybody know what they collect? It seems as a very open statement, in which they could practically collect anything.

I also think they wrote about having a agent run in background...

Do they mean a service running even when I don't use Dolphin browser?

Thanks.
[Android General] waffles315:
This sucks, i used that browser.
[Android General] Psychemage:
Stock ICS browser is sexy enough to make me care slightly less about the feature packed privacy raping that was Dolphin.
[Android General] loserdave:
In the "End User Licensing Agreement" agreement screen. If you take a look at the actual agreement, scroll down to the 3rd. selection "COLLECTION OF DATA". just by using the Dolphin browser, you agree for them to collect your surfing habits..
[Android General] sushidog:
Guys, I made a test with Dolphin and my favourite browser, Boat. For the same visits I've got 4 packets sent to Boat against a whopping 28 for Dolphin.

Same results in 2 more tests.

Any doubt about massive data collection in Dolphin?! Damn these morons.
[Android General] Mittaa:
Un-installed

Kind of liked Dolphin browser, but enough is enough ...

just un-installed!

:mad:
[Android General] Mrktmind:
So what about the "cleaned" versions that community member "Fnorder" posted back on page 7 of this thread? Is it safe? Did he fix all the data spying by Dolphin browser?
[Android General] dbaybay:
Damn I really like dolphin. I didn't know they were in bed with the likes of carrier IQ. Anyone recommend a spy free browser besides stock?

Sent from my Le Pan Tab
[Android General] markp1989:
wow, does anyone know any web browsers that support LastPass and Xmarks? as they are the only things currently keeping me using Dolphin
[Android General] LordManhattan:
Boat Browser and Opera Mobile/Mini should be safe.
[Android General] enormous:
I second this question.
[Android General] sushidog:
Opera Mini ISN'T safe, everything is preprocessed on their servers. You can use full Opera IF you don't opt for speed browsing.

Boat is safe two.
[Android General] jcolinzheng:
The Chinese company behind Dolphin does not have a good track record of privacy protection. Ditch it and move on to ICS browsers.
[Android General] oniamigt:
Hey guys. Anyone knows if dolphin browser 5.1.0 spies too? I currently using it cause it exactly has enough features and runs fine on my not so fast samsung g3.

Thx
[Android General] louiselouise:
Reading this and a little concerned. I have an unrooted HTC Desire HD (rooting makes me nervous in case I f**k up!) and was trying Orbot (Tor Network)/Firefox/ProxyMob together with AdBlock Plus, for increased privacy.

It was sooooo painfully slow (and at times wouldn't connect) so I gave up on it after a few weeks and back to old faithful, zippy, Dolphin. But I didn't expect these privacy issues! I *had* great trust in Dolphin HD.

Has anyone came up with a good alternative? The stock Android browser sucks big time.

PS: Thanks for the Antivirus article, didn't realise AVG's detection rate was so poor. Uninstalled it and put NetQin on instead.
[Android General] FadeFx:
Use boat browser, it is good. Also there is no need for an antivirus WAt all, just stay away from bad rated softwarte and non market apk's to be safe. If u want to know more Google for market+bouncer...

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[Android General] louiselouise:
I put Maxthon Mobile on, still prefer Dolphin (don't know if AdBlock Plus, the one for Dolphin HD, is much good).

Assuming Boat is safer re piracy, I'll give that a try.

There's an article on the UK's Daily Mail (or Fail, depending on your view) website today about Google's piracy concerns. Can't linky it here as I'm new, but it's titled "How to delete your Google browsing history in three simple steps . . . before it's too late to hide your secrets". Makes me nervous about even having a gmail/Youtube account. I realise that's a slightly different tangent and not Android related really.
[Android General] ivanot:
Same problem for me. Even if I'm aware of this problem I've tested several other browsers and they are far from Dolphin. I would change it wit Chrome but I don't have ICS yet.
[Android General] scottmog:
Any other broswers with a mobie/desktop toggle switch?
[Android General] Listy2021:
Angel Browser is my choice these days, lightning fast and developing all the time
[Android General] ljordan2:
For me stock ics browser + opera mobile is a good combination for me. Stock ics browser is for normal web browsing and opera mobile for downloading things like rom or kernel.

Sent from my Nexus S from Tapatalk
[Android General] famewolf:
Appreciate all the good info...switched to boat browser instead of dolphin except for in ICS where I'm playing with chrome beta. Actually found Boat to be nicer than Dolphin so very pleased.

Also appreciate info about adaway. I replaced adfree.
[Android General] ivanot:
My biggest problem with stock browser is that I cannot simulate being a different user agent, so some news web sites switch me to mobile site and to read news I should have to pay.
[Android General] gab1972:
I'm using Opera Mini Next and I really like it. Anyone know if this too has security issues? I have Boat Browser too, which I really, but I've been liking a lot of features on Opera Mini Next.
[Android General] sushidog:
One of the worst because EVERY SINGLE DATA is compressed on their servers before you get it. That's why he's so fast. If you like Opera use the "normal" one.

Never use the minis versions, very fast but...
[Android General] Alghazanth:
dolphin

I like Dolphin browser HD :)
[Android General] FadeFx:
Your decission...

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[Android General] scottmog:
I also liked dolphin and thought why bother changed. Many suggested boat browser so I checked it out. After an hour of browsing I uninstalled dolphin. U should really just give it a try.
[Android General] DnaPolymerase:
Has anyone checked Maxthon?

Inviato dal mio LG-P500 usando Tapatalk
[Android General] GPhil:
Indeed, Boat Browser seems to be pretty cool..
[Android General] scottmog:
5 month old thread lol, but boat browser just updated and fixed their full screen mode too.
[Android General] GPhil:
Sorry guy, I hadn't seen the age of this thread!
[Android General] khaytsus:
Great, bring up this nonsense again. Fixed long ago. Mods could just close this.
[Android General] DualJoe:
'Dolphin Browser HD' always connects to these sites at startup. It's even connecting to Microsoft servers. :cyclops::eek:

Edit: I hope i'll like Boat...

(and block their spyware as well.). :rolleyes:
[Android General] scottmog:
Insane @@
[Android General] gmaster1:
Been subscribed to this thread for a while and...well...any other good browsers? Im on gb stock and its kinda crappy the stock browser...

Anyway...they dont realy expect anyone to read theyre eula...do they? But anyway collecting data is just wrong and i have some very private stuff on the web and i dont want dolphin to take it. What if dolphin servers get hacked one day...then all my stuff may also be hacked and deleted...i dont care about these features any more...i just want to be safe...'dolphin is safe' my spyware programs say...its ok they say...

Sent from the phone of Gamers
[Android General] scottmog:
Been using boat brower (not mini) for a year or so now and completely love it
[Android General] sushidog:
Reviewed on 27/07/2012

I'll leave you here my tests made since Monday with last versions of each app:

==|Boat 4.0.1|==:rolleyes:

#Just after starting#

- Ask for GPS location

- 211.151.139.246 (China Network Information Center)

#When going to any website#

- IP from that website

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==|Dolphin HD 8.6.1|==:silly:

#Just after starting#

- 184.73.86.141 (AMAZON.COM - amazonaws.com - US)

- 65.52.32.12 (Microsoft Corp - US)

- 107.20.57.0 (AMAZON.COM - amazonaws.com - US)

and one more on this IP range type...

- 205.251.242.197 (AMAZON.COM - amazonaws.com - US)

- 205.251.242.165 (AMAZON.COM - amazonaws.com - US)

- 72.21.195.98 (AMAZON.COM - amazonaws.com - US)

#When going to any website#

- IP from that website

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==|Firefox 14.0.1|==:)

#Just after starting#

- No Ping

#When going to any website#

- 80.67.92.43 (AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES US) *

- 93.184.219.20 (EdgeCast Networks - US) *

- IP from that website

* note: not always, most of the times just go to IP website we asked

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==|Opera 12.0.4|==:victory:

#Just after starting#

- No Ping

#When going to any website#

- IP from that website

note:

DON'T

use Opera Turbo or EVERY single info WILL pass through their servers...

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It's pretty obvious to me who are the most privacy oriented here...

STAY WAY FROM OPERA MINI AND DOLPHIN MINI AND ALL MINI VERSIONS. They process all info on their server first for speed.
[Android General] MrWhsprs:
So am I understanding correctly that in terms of privacy, it seems Opera is currently best, with Firefox pretty okay, but the others aren't as good?
[Android General] DualJoe:
'Dolphin Mini' is somewhat safe if you block the initial addresses. It does not proxy all the traffic like 'Opera Mini' does.

I've blocked these IPs:

And this is the result. No other IPs during first minutes. 'Computerbase' is the user requested URL.

Even though dolphin resolves its 'phone home' addresses it cannot connect to them (due to iptables).

I use this version for my ARMv6 device.

Next is Firefox. Since i couldn't find any option to change start page (about:home) i will baksmali it anyway. Let's see if there's something about EdgeCast and Akamai..
[Android General] sushidog:
Yes.

Of course you can block any IP you want, it's easy and nicely done in Android BUT do you really trust on a company with this attitude in first place? And what about IP ranges, did you noticed that Amazon S3 IP is always changing?

BTW did you ever tried Opera and opened opera:config? Now THAT'S what I call transparency and respect for users. I can do almost anything on those configs...
[Android General] jthatch12:
I can care less if Dolphin collects browser data from me! I'm not searching the internet, looking for information on how to make crack or bombs! This thread is pointless
[Android General] DualJoe:
Yes, but Dolphin Mini doesn't use them. It's somewhat older than Dolphin HD.
[Android General] sushidog:
Then shut up and go way.

Sent from my HTC One S
[Android General] sushidog:
Such ignorant you are.

Sent from my HTC One S
[Android General] DualJoe:
I fished some URLs from Dolphin. Its quiet now at startup but it may include possibly useful links (like voice recognition or add-ons).

I'll strip some more services and permissions and maybe use this as main browser.
[Android General] theguy2luk4:
Is the Dolphin still fishing our data.

I am too paranoid coz I do everything on my phone!!
[Android General] Denebola79:
+1
[Android General] DualJoe:
Here's a completely nulled version:

http://www63.zippyshare.com/v/37420443/file.html

(Phone home URLs, google analytics, forced gestures, c2dm, bookmark sync service, fake addons, hotapps banner, autostart removed)

Compared to previous cleaned version it has 'google_analytics.db' and 'track.db' completely disabled (not just the referrer) and the URLs are directly redirected to 127.0.0.1 (no root or HOSTS needed).
[Android General] Gamma Games:
the data its awesome
[Android General] rolo143:
Dolphin is a great browser. I don't know if it collects information or not, but so does google. I don't have any problems with that. I've been using it for a long time, and I couldn't find a better browser than this.