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[Android General] sushidog:
Great to know you're a Dolphin believer, now go way and start your own misinformed thread. Meanwhile don't try to convert people here with worthless comments.

You remind me one of those Apple fans talking about its irrational obsession even knowing Android platforms are more complete, evolved and user concerned.

About Google collecting your data its again a choice you've made. Lots of Rom's here don't have Gapps and lots of us don't use them. As I can see here you're one of those people who don't give a damn if Dropbox have critical privacy issues.

I will NEVER use Dolphin to login to my bank account website and if you take care to read posts from this thread you'll understand why (maybe...). Enough said.

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[Android General] RpR:
So, just to clarify this, they are collecting statistical information on what sites you visit? Not the data?

Looks like Dolphin use Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services to host their data collecting, which is quite common.

I'd be more worried about the Boat browser, if it's sending stuff to China. Worst country ever regarding espionage.
[Android General] plotinus:
>:( too bad! Go to hell dolphin! I Haha. Not using it anymore!

SGS2

Why u not in Alliance rom!?
[Android General] ssuds:
OK, this is probably a stupid question, but is this issue fixed now? OP says that it is but posts in this thread seem to indicate otherwise... if not, what browser is safe? Sorry, I'm a noob. I'm using dolphin beta.
[Android General] arquillos:
Thank you DualJoe!
[Android General] AzNTypeR:
Dang it. I feel so strange after I went on some "Websites.." if you know what I mean and now knowing it keeps a collection of my history..
[Android General] arquillos:
Hi DualJoe!

Would you make a "nullified" 8.7.0 version?

Thank you in advance!
[Android General] DualJoe:
I'll do some tests for sure... all dolphin browsers (so far) didn't work properly on my ICS system (clicking most links=no reaction). No problems on gingerbread. Imho it's still the best browser.
[Android General] hamdimo:
UNINSTALLED. dolphin? rather shark i say!
[Android General] Infy_AsiX:
Why did I never know about this. Unacceptable. Stock and Opera the only way I suppose. This topic needs more coverage.

Btw the nullified version wouldn't install for me? Even after uninstalling first

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[Android General] FadeFx:
Opera is worst afaik, they render all pageviews on their server...

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[Android General] Infy_AsiX:
You mean opera mini

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[Android General] sushidog:
You're wrong, this only happens if you chose Opera mini or use Opera Turbo option. It's an option they kindly offer you, not something you have to use without your knowledge.

Nevertheless I prefer to trust on the oldest web browser in action (both PC and several phone systems), one that is made in Europe (complying European privacy rules, not the stupid American ones or Chinese null), and the only one you can FULLY control and manage (type opera:config on url and enter. Tell me just one browser with such so many stuff and options).

Did you know you can copy security and advertising blocking files from your PC Opera and use them on your phone?

Firefox is the only advanced browser to compare here, not even Chrome it's good enough. I only use good software, not the one with nicer logo/name/graphics, like many noobs prefer to.

I do all my testing on my Desire before install anything on my One S. Before that I've used my Hero for testing.

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[Android General] rogier666:
Looks like Dolphin doesn't learn from its mistakes. Since the september 7 update starting Dolphin takes longer, which they try to hide by adding a splash screen.

Makes you wonder what Dolphin does when it launches.

Since the update Dolphin polls your GPS location for no apparent reason.

Dolphin didn't explain why, and short of denying all GPS permissions to Dolphin there's no way to start Dolphin without it trying to grab your location.
[Android General] FadeFx:
You could use lbe privacy guard to block location permission, or use different browser.

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[Android General] mab71:
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[Android General] rogier666:
Yep, I could. But there's no other browser that can match Dolphins gesture controls. And blocking all location access will also block legit location requests from sites that do something useful with it. For example, maps.nokia.com.

It would be much better if Dolphin makes the location request on app start optional, just like they turned the controversial webzine feature into an optional add-on.
[Android General] DualJoe:
You could use baksmali/apktool to remove that particular GPS poll attempt.

For me, Dolphin has lost attraction until opening links in new tab is reliable on ICS and above. I have to check every link/tab manually. Too annoying. I'm currently using the stock CM9 browser.
[Android General] rogier666:
Got mail from Dolphin. The location poll at launch is not ill intent but merely incompetence. They promised to fix their error.
[Android General] sushidog:
Incompetence for about last 2 years? Don't think so!

Lot's of us already wrote to them in the past and this "problem" persists on every new release. They are lying and the only incompetence here it's the lack of respect for our privacy.

Another thing never explained anywhere is the origin of that company (Mobo Tap). Some guys believe they're Americans, others think the headquarters are in China. What do you think about that?

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[Android General] Rico ANDROID:
I am still running a copy of Dolphin HD version 4.6.1. I thought this was a version prior to the esition where Dolphin was busted for collecring info and phishing ourbbookmarks and browsing habits. Is this true with the version I have or are all copies of Dolphine a dataminer?

I used an app that allows you to "create a copy" of an app with the ability to exclude certain permissions. I tried this on a later version, and sure enough, the browser would not load until I saved a copy , adding permissions back one at a time to locate the permission that was a "dolphin must".

Ive installed Lookout Ad Network to see if any additional hidden treats were going on with this version of Dolphin.
[Android General] LemmingUK:
Same here and they actually sent me a hotfix version of the app which has removed location polling on start (running LBE which has always reported this request - now fixed).

Impressed really as I only contacted them yesterday and they provided the file this morning.

Edit - v8.8.1 Beta compared to 8.8.0 on the market

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[Android General] Rico ANDROID:
Instead of sending out patches one by one to individuals around the globe, why dont they just YANK their app from production, fix the crap and simply upload the fixed version?
[Android General] LemmingUK:
Only posted the info so that people know they are looking to resolve it rather than ignoring it.

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[Android General] Rico ANDROID:
I am so sorry. I didn't mean for it to sound negative on your part, but to say, why not pull it from the market replace it with a rollback or something until they got it fixed. At least it stops others from downkoading it.
[Android General] flamand:
Would you consider sharing with the rest of us? ;)
[Android General] LemmingUK:
Not sure if this will work: http://db.tt/yd9PHbjJ

It does say 8.8.0 hotfix but in help/about when installed it shows as 8.8.1 Beta.

Let me know if it works :)

Edit - Apologies Rico, posting whilst suffering a killer migraine resulted in me getting defensive.

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[Android General] Rico ANDROID:
Hey its all good, I felt it was me to apologize...thanks again for sharing the info. It does help to know dolphin devs are listening and working on it,like you've said.
[Android General] flamand:
Thank you very much!!
[Android General] LemmingUK:
Looks like the fixed version is now live on the store.

Pleased to see they have scrapped the splash screen as well :)

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[Android General] arquillos:
Thank you LemmingUK!

I´ll try ASAP
[Android General] bconover93:
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[Android General] rogier666:
AdFree no, AdAway yes.
[Android General] Vextreme:
wtf!

Just changed my rating in the market to 1 star (couldn't set lower ;)) and post a comment in the market referring to this topic.

please do this aswell to spread the word.

Thanks to TS for the info!
[Android General] heartavenger:
that is not done man

Switching back to opera
[Android General] lotzakritters:
Had no clue. Thanks for the info
[Android General] FadeFx:
Did so myself and would encourage everyone to do the same...

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[Android General] onestoploser:
Whoa! But what about THE MAN, man?

Drunk texted from my CM7 Bolt.
[Android General] yantheus:
gonna have to live with it for now i guess..
[Android General] negrobembon:
Wow, must be pretty good if youre willing to suck it up

I mean, you gotta have youre privacy
[Android General] ludow:
Nice find.

Patiently waiting for apk fix. :o
[Android General] Reb0rn:
Wrote review and 1 star.

Thanks for this find.... a bit sad thou hehe but gives me a reason to use Opera.

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[Android General] steb0ne:
I don't think so
[Android General] FadeFx:
Hmm, but you do know that in opera wll traffic goes over their server, they dont even have to send your history back to them, they know it before you do...

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[Android General] Reb0rn:
Yeah if you use Turbo mode or use opera mini

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[Android General] Paparasee:
Anyone knows if UC Browser has these issues too?

UC Browser -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320231
[Android General] FadeFx:
Hmm, still a shame dolphin is encumbered by such stuff, as the performance of latest version was just amazing, it is horrible to use something else... testing miren browser atm, ui comes close to dolphin but just isn't it, but when it comes to speed it brings pee to my eyes... maxxon i could not get warm with at all, Firefox is far from complete in my eyes so if anyone has an idea of a good alternative, please speak out...

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[Android General] Adonis K.:
Thanks for this, i just added mywebzines.com to blacklist through Adway
[Android General] lexluthor:
Actually, I don't think that will do it.

OP said that the requests are going to en.mywebzines.com. That looks like a different IP from mywebzines.com. I think you'd need to add en.mywebzines.com.
[Android General] scoobysnacks:
Boat browser is awesome...
[Android General] plainjane:
I switched from Dolphin after that update. Not for this reason, but because Dolphin crashed frequently and slowed down to a crawl. Downloading files would take twice as long, more than two tabs and the app would freeze. Other browsers worked just fine, so I knew it was the app

Now I know why, and I also know not to go back to it. Thanks for the info.
[Android General] sushidog:
You never learn guys. I really don't know why do you insist on using this stuff, all previously reported privacy abuse are there, as always have been.

The only thing they've changed are the startup location (but they still doing it minutes after) and splash screen, all previous phoning home are still there.

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[Android General] LemmingUK:
No location polling happening at all for me since the update...

What I got from your previous tests is that all the browsers you tested forwarded details of sites visited - unless I mis-read it.

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[Android General] Rico ANDROID:
I ditto Arq's post! Thank You LemmingUK
[Android General] sushidog:
Did you both understood what a hell are we talking about on this thread?‼

Damn, read the first post and don't be ignorant.

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[Android General] LemmingUK:
Nice attitude...

Read the first page months ago (and again before I first posted in the thread) including the second part where he clearly stated the main issues were resolved.

Maybe you could try providing useful info as to what issues remain rather than blasting users for discussing issues and fixes (in this case location requests).

At no point have I discussed or hinted at other issues or fixes, just the GPS one that bothered me personally.

I am well aware of site data collection on this app and others - how you use the app affects what they can or cannot collect. Personally I don't use it for secure sites (including logging into Google).

Whatever your personal issues with the app are there is no need to get aggressive with people who choose to use it.

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[Android General] sushidog:
Hum, read thread title again...

:banghead:

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[Android General] snorlackjack:
Damn it. Now dolphin knows that I look at porn and 4chan...

Oh well. Can't switch now because THEY KNOW!
[Android General] LemmingUK:
It always amuses me that people can be so totally incapable of answering basic questions. You also like to edit quotes specifically to avoid dealing with points raised.

Read it yourself and then re-read my posts to see that I am well aware of the thread topic/title - you simply removed it from the quote in your post.

My posts were in relation to one particular privacy issue raised by another member (ie location) and the subsequent fix. You however derailed the thread with pointless derisive posts about my (and others) mental acuity.

I think that maybe you should read the first post fully to avoid the embarrassment of telling people to read it when you clearly haven't recently. I am still waiting for you to explain why that post is incorrect.

Please explain why Dolphin specifically is evil compared to the others. It does access many more sites at start according to your test. One particular browser sent data to 2 locations for every URL visited. Sending data to China, as another one did, is also concerning.

Feel free to make a meaningful post that moves the conversation forward. We might all benefit from your immense wisdom in regards to security.

I see no point in responding further if you continue with the unhelpful and un-informative posting.

Thanks for your kind attention. I am sure your response will be empty of facts and full of opinion & ego as usual.

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[Android General] sushidog:
Sure I did, you're boring. Again, if you want learn something I have two words for you: "Opera" and "Firefox", in that order.

Now go back to your Dolphins fan club and act like one of those Apple fanatics.

PS: don't bother to tank me, it's always a pleasure to help naive people.

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Don't worry, we at Xda also know you don't have a brain and still respect you...

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[Android General] SPreston2001:
Sucks I actually used to like Dolphin...
[Android General] cornelha:
Oh give it a rest already. I honestly dont know why everyone is so up in arms about privacy, you get recorded at least once a day. Someone somewhere looked you today without you noticing. For all you know it was some crackpot hitman. Being paranoid androids doesnt get anyone anywhere. It causes folks to distrust not only dolphin but android as a platform and running around with stuff like this doesnt help anyone. The issue was resolved ages ago, why harp on about it still? If you worried about your privacy, dont browse porn on your phone. There are more websites using browse by tactics recording more info than a browser that uses a centralized cache to make mobile browsing much easier.
[Android General] polobunny:
I thought URL forwarding wasn't there since 7.0.2?
[Android General] sushidog:
This one is for the nerds who still don't get it. If after this vulgar example you still can't get it... well, that just proves your IQ level.

www.ted.com/talks/malte_spitz_your_phone_company_is_watching.html

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[Android General] LemmingUK:
Nice off topic post about telecoms providers :screwy:

Still waiting to hear what Dolphin currently collects that the others do not. Genuinely interested as are probably most people who read the thread.

Edit: Guess sushidog is unable to provide proof so sticks with insults. :banghead:

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[Android General] sushidog:
Not off topic at all, my comment fits you like a glove...

Edit: I don't give a damn about what you're still waiting to hear. Once again you're boring and naive. Read previous posts, I've contributed on some, install a Sniffer on your phone, learn something about the way apps collect stuff from your habits or simply live with it.

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[Android General] FadeFx:
so your idea is, if the telecom providers store so much information about you, everything is lost anyways and it doesnt matter if another company (dolphin browser) also does? if so, why do you also hang out the door of your flat, as the maintainance man has a key anyways and can go in and out as he wants.
[Android General] sushidog:
1. You're wrong about first sentence and only proves you don't have a clue what you're talking about. They discarded webzine, didn't change the way they record users navigation.

2. If porn on your phone it's the only thing you can think of about user privacy you're a really narrowed vision person.

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My English isn't not so good but if you're talking to me it's just the opposite. I know I can't control my Telecom provider but I can choose to use Dolphin or not because I've got good save alternatives. The film it's a reflection about apparently safe data collection that many of us don't even think about but that could be used to less known means. As for the key I don't have any maintenance man and don't give my key to people I can't trust.

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[Android General] FadeFx:
sorry, just refused to read between the lines...
[Android General] polobunny:
Someone woke up Grumpy apparently. Could you be more insulting to people instead of giving valuable feedback? Sadly not everyone is as technology capable of you but that doesn't mean they do not care about their privacy.

This thread is littered with outdated information. The first post isn't up to date with the latest version of each program and I'm surprised everyone is saying "DOLPHIN COLLECTS EVERYTHING!!!1!!1" without being able to bring new evidence to the table. Webzine has been pulled a while ago, so what else still stands?
[Android General] rogier666:
According to Addons Detector Dolphin uses Google Analytics. Of course everybody with a rooted phone blocked all traffic to Google Analytics ages ago.
[Android General] sushidog:
Addons Detector is an app to detect push-ad notifications, analytics and third-party library bundled with the installed app, a great app but nothing to do with this thread title. And this is the main key here, READ THE THREAD TITLE.

This will be my last post here. To many noobs claiming respect, info and advises AFTER proclaiming Dolphin as the best and most secure Android browser. If you want some advise READ previous posts and ASK after, in that order. Don't be fundamentalist about Dolphin and if some of you think there's no problems with privacy issues because your life is an open book don't come here to convince some of us with that stuff.

For those who care, and still want to use Dolphin, I suggest Connection Tracker Pro and DroidWall for a start. Both simple apps for beginners and available on PlayStore (well, DroidWall could be more advanced if you want...).

Edit: LemmingUK, do what lemmings best do, jump from a cliff to the sea.

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[Android General] benwalburn:
I find it funny that people use Google's android platform and complain about privacy. Both Google and most android apps collect info from you, and so does your phone company. You have no privacy.

But why do you care anyways. It isn't like some creepy stalker watching you all the time, it's just hard working people trying to make a living. You aren't paying them, so somebody has to.
[Android General] FadeFx:
I am sure many of us would like to pay for privacy, but oh... if u buy the licence the isssue doesnt go away...

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[Android General] fatjivi:
Many times I have to enter my credit card info, PayPal info and bank account info so yes some people do care for privacy...I'm not worried about them monitoring my porn history

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[Android General] LordManhattan:
Google doesn't sell our information to Russian porn sites (I hope), but that's not the point. We KNOW that Google collects our info and we've agreed to it. Dolphin has done it behind our backs without us knowing. Do you see the difference?
[Android General] LemmingUK:
Some very sound suggestions on tools to protect your device/data. I use different ones but the final result is the same. No point worrying about security yet doing absolutely nothing about it. AdAware is also extremely useful as it simplifies manually adding entries to the hosts file.

I have never "proclaimed" anything other than I am careful what I browse on my phone and the fix for location polling on start being released. Trying to make out I have said it is the best / most secure browser is pure nonsense.

I have also never demanded or expected anything other than the common courtesy of being able to ask a question without unwarranted personal attacks.

I am certainly not a Dolphin fanatic/fundamentalist even though you try to show me as such - I can understand (and share) your concerns about Dolphin after their past actions, but that does not provide you with a right to abuse those who choose to use the current version.

In regard to your instructions for posting: I had read the thread in its entirety and simply asked for more information regarding your repeated assertions - exactly what you demand we do.

You are the one who has been unable/unwilling to answer the question as to what Dolphin currently collects that other browsers do not (as per your claims).

I'm gone to live my life. Thanks to all those who managed to add to the debate without getting hostile or personal.
[Android General] Mammt:
So...is Dolphin safe now? Or is Boat still better?
[Android General] reeher3287:
I use both, but for some reaxon boat doesn't always like to go back?! Lol
[Android General] aminaked:
Introducing Naked Browser

Hi, I wanted this to be the very first place to announce a new Android web browser that I've designed and developed because this thread is really what inspired me to create it! I got tired of: 1) privacy concerns 2) lack of features 3) strange UIs 4) instability 5) etc. so I created a browser from scratch.

My hands are sweating a bit as it has taken me months to create this sleek little thing (sleek, yet full-featured mind you).

Please enjoy, rate, send feedback, and spread the word if you see fit. Introducing...

Naked Browser

You can also visit the web site here: http://nakedbrowser.com/android/

ABSOLUTELY NO SPYING OR MONITORING!!! This is the browser I've dreamed of and I wouldn't spoil it with that garbage! There aren't even ads. At this point, this project is completely altruistic. Perhaps in the future I will make a "pro" version.

Enjoy!
[Android General] ssuds:
Holy crap, it seems good... other than the hideous ui :p
[Android General] aminaked:
Thank you. Please understand that I focused almost entirely on making it stable, fast, and full-featured. In the future I may make it look better, but for now just know that under the hood is where I focused.