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[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kllngtme:
can't get 4.2 browser working/installed

Is there a better way to be getting flash to work everytime there's an update? I'm finding it now to be a pain in the ass whenever there's a latest OTA update. After dealing with it for 4.1.2, now I'm back at it again.. haha..

So I have 4.2 installed, and before I did the OTA update, I just renamed browserproviderproxy apk and odex back to their original name, instead of having a 1 in the file extension. So after that, the OTA update worked with no problem and such but now I can't seem to get the latest version of browser installed. Root browser lite isn't even letting me change the file permissions on the files again, to be read/write/executable. I tried setting the permissions and its saying it was not succesful. When I goto install the latest browser version for 4.2(taken from the he deodexed version from galaxy nexus rom), it just says app not installed.

What am I missing this time? Do I need to do something with superuser or something? I don't get it..
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ClintE1956:
Did you happen to re-root your device after the update? I usually lose root when I update my N7.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kllngtme:
It reboots when it installs the update. But I'm trying another reboot right now.. lets see how it goes...

---------- Post added at 12:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ----------

Yea, nope.. that didn't work. Reboot still gives me the same thing.. I can't change the permissions of anything.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] WarningHPB:
Read that again...

He said RE-ROOT not REBOOT. As in root your device again.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ClintE1956:
Yeah sorry, kllngtme, I wasn't clear enough when I responded to your post. Should have emphasized re-Root.

Apologies
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] brizey:
Anyone else having issues with bookmarks? I am only getting local bookmarks and no account bookmarks.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mcnob:
I still use chrome on occasion but whenever I try to access chrome settings it just FC's. I installed the stock browser and installed the sync file as well.

Any ideas anyone?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] brizey:
This post has the fix for browser bookmark fix.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32558502&postcount=145
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] quick_:
I had this issue before, and my memory fails me on what I did to fix it. My guess is I went to the app manager, and cleared DATA, and CACHE for the app. Then relaunched the app, and signed in to sync everything back up.

If that doesn't work, repeat the steps above and then uninstall the chome app, then reinstall.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] MisakaImouto:
This is great. The build of Chrome included with 4.2 is buggy to say the least.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] BrandoKC:
What he said!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] elandune:
perfect ;)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dawabz94:
Hi all,

this is just a "Thanks" post, (already hit <Thanks> buttons) but this really made my life easier so I felt I had to WRITE my thanks, so ...

there it is ! (I fell a bit ridiculous but but that's fine :D)

have a nice day all :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mk69:
Why is this version of the browser.apk only 1.4mb and all the other ones about 2.2mb?...

Oxed? Deoxed?...
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] hellboy77:
Sync of bookmarks with aosp broswer

If anyone is wondering how to get your bookmarks sync with the aosp browser. Simply copy ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk to /system/app/ with the correct permissions. Reboot, settings, account and you'll have the option for Browser Sync. I scanned quickly the thread and haven't seen it mentionned.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] brad_wp:
When I tried to copy, I already had this file in that directory, although it was a different size. Should I back the original file up and overwrite with this one? Also, what should the permissions be?

Sent from my Inspire 4G
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] di3cbl:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32558502
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] hellboy77:
That'll do it! :good:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] breal4sho:
Thanks for this. Works great!!! Plus Flash!!!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] prestige777:
Naked Browser, is basically the AOSP Browser just updated. It's more stable as well.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] James-NC:
Agreed. I tested both and they run about the same but Naked browser has a better ui and needs no mods to install.Just install from the playstore.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] GreaseMonkey90:
App not installed

Ok, I did everything OP posted. My nexus is rooted but it won't install. Am I missing anything?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mk69:
Can you supply the "oxed" version, should be about 2.2mb in size...

TIA... ;)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mk69:
I would like it because I was under the impression that it has all the components that pre load into the os, and deoxed all components are in one apk file but loads when used...
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kara mustafa:
I cannot sync bookmarks with stock browser but on chrome I have them all. Solution ?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mk69:
Not necessarily true. If you look through the default stock /system/app/ folder you will find APK files without respective ODEX files. The ODEX files are not necessary for all APK files. At least that is my conclusion.

But the original browser.apk was odex with a size of about 2.2mb... I can understand if the original application was deoxed to start with...
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] acidspider:
Getting constant crashes on sites with flash I think. Www.mmanews.com and www.downloadfestival.Co.uk
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] usernotfound:
Well, I'm running 4.2.0 rooted, and i extracted the APK in your zip, put it in /system/app, rebooted, and I didn't have the bookmark sync option. So, I cleared the data, removed the app, cleared the caches and rebooted, flashed your zip. Still no option to sync :( Clearning caches again was no help. Is there a trick i'm missing?

It would suck to have to choose between bookmark sync and flash support :\
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
All of this work is amazing. Once flash is addressed (as someone just mentioned flash wasn't working) I will link it in the op.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] usernotfound:
No problem. I did update to 4.2.1 without any luck, then I found this gem : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32558502&postcount=145

Hooray!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] notoriouspk:
out of all this I like the Bourne legacy part :p j/k appreciate your work since ultimate super saiyan is working fine ...I would say keep it the way it is for now ...later when 3.0 is released u can update it then ...I get a few crashes of aosp browser seems like it has to do with watching flash videos in full screen gotta do some digging to see what exactly is causing this ...must say this deserves a dedicated thread :p
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
I flashed this last night and it worked perfectly! Great job!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Yes but you took it the extra mile. Not only did you wrap it in an easy, no-mess package, you also troubleshot the sync bug. (I fixed it on my nexus but I didn't know how I fixed it so I'm glad you were able to find some reproducible results)

You are doing a great job and I look forward to seeing what you do with the things you are learning about the android system.

BTW, I also saw the Bourne Legacy. I thought it was interesting. But barely delved into the interesting things and once the story started going it was quickly interrupted by a half hour chase scene with no certain ending. It seemed like a forced addition to the series just to answer a few questions about the project and Jason. Also would like to point out that the virus thing could work but the pills would've have been necessary continuously since as soon as your cell's DNA is altered, every cell replicated from that cell will have the altered DNA.

Any way.. off topic rant over
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] azr6:
So I installed the apk from the op and changed permissions and renamed the odex file. Browser booted up but just hangs and ends up freezing. Anyone encounter this?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
That apk is a bit dated, I would use the zip created and provided above. Or at least use the apk included within it.

Although I still use chrome (I like the way I can easily switch between devices and keep the same content) I use aosp as my flash browser.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] johnnyman25:
i installed AOSP browser and install flash player.apk but when i enter to play a flash video browser stuck and i must force close it..why?any solution?thx!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] sto1911:
I'm having a strange issue with the 4.1.2 version of the AOSP browser. From time to time the navigation buttons just disappear but remain clickable. When clicking into the address bar then closing the keyboard the navigation buttons reappear... I wonder how I can get rid of it.Quick controls is a good idea but a bit slower than two buttons...

What is the latest version of this browser for 4.1.2? I wouln't like to update to 4.2.1.

Thank you in advance.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] nava88:
Where i can get the last version of the aosp browser? I need a good browser to see the streamings online
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Please see the flashable zips in the op
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] nava88:
Thanks, after flash the zip i must add the properly permission with es file explorer? Or the zip make all the work??

Anothe doubt if an OTA r lauched we must erase the browser.apk from system/app to get the OTA correctly? Or which are the correct procedure?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] nava88:
Great POST! Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] sirlinux03:
Works perfect!!!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mtva24:
Cool browser....still freezes and force closes on sites w/ flash (espn, worldstarhiphop, etc..)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] zoizoi123:
it's easy to force close. Is there are some solution:confused:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Thanks for the hard work. I've seen no force closes at all on my browser. Though there is usually only one site that I go to with flash, but it runs fine
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Mr.sneis:
I have the stock 4.1.2 stock rom rooted and have an older version of the browser. Would it harm anything to use the 4.2 version browser? Is there a place where I can just grab the .apk as I'd prefer to not go through recovery to flash a zip file.

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Obicob:
I am very interested too in the apk files of the Browser (version 4.2.1)and the sync apk.

Could you please upload this files? I am on stock and can't use recovery.

Thx obicob
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] five40:
I'm trying to get sync working on my Sprint Note 2.

Browser and flash works fine but I don't get the option to sync "Browser" in the sync settings.

I'm running the leaked LK8 4.1.2 ROM so i'm not able to flash the zip

Have been doing it manually
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] five40:
Thanks I sent you the files
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] PVL_93_RU:
Freezes often
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] five40:
Patiently waiting
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Vafler:
hey, nexus 7 is my first android device and after using 3 hours and alot of help from the forums i managed to root my tablet. Now i wanted to install flash but there are so many different zip files in this thread. I prefer to use firefox but i read in this thread or someplace else that it doesnt support HD flash?!?!

anyway, i am writing this post since i am unsure of which zip file is the core flash files and browser, and whiich are merely updates. can anybody please point me in the right direction. and i admit that i am a total noob :silly:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Vafler:
found it and installed it. now im unsure of which browser to install to use with flash since chrome didnt work. is it true that firefox beta from apple store dont support HD flash. i donwloaded those chromesync installer and uninstaller zips you posted on page 25 but they arent setup files. sorry for being thick in the head.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Vafler:
i download zip file you just posted, and extracted them. moved chromesync and browser.apk to my tablet via usb. tried to install them using es filemanager but it says "cant install app"

btw i appreciate you helping me.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Vafler:
i rooted it yesterday, with something called clockwork recovery mod. so do i copy the whole zip files using the usb, or do i turn off my tablet, go intto clockwork and push the file via cmd window like i did with supersu.zip yesterday.

do you have the step by step instructions*? :o
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Brainbug01:
Works perfect, thank you!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] vLegend:
Stock browser is better than Chrome on a few levels. Love the quick controls/full screen. Thanks for making this happen!:D
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dawabz94:
Makes me really curious about what's coming next

Waiting ... :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dskies:
Hi,

I've extracted Browser.apk from AOKP JB mr-1 4.2.1 compiled also from device file specifically for grouper N7.

Works flawlessly and with more settings.

bye
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dawabz94:
No worry, I'm more than happy already with first apk you offered (i think it's 4.1.1 one)

I have no issue with it, using on my Nexus7 and also on my Galaxy Note 2 => Not anymore on the note 2 since I updated to 4.1.2 DLL7, getting FCs

Only thing I'm missing is the "find in page" feature, but it's not one I can't live with :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] chaostan:
hi..i downloaded this apk file but cant open it..anybreson why?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Look for a deodexed flashable rom based on stock. They aren't as popular now that everyone and their mothers are making aokp ports. But im sure there is at least one.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Did you install it using the method in the op?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
I know, I meant a ROM based on stock galaxy nexus. One that was just themed or something. You know people make them all the time.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Here is a stock rooted deodexed nexus 4 rom. 4.2.1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34564849
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] rtubbs85:
I need a little help. For some reason the aosp browser keeps freezing on me no matter what rom I use. Is anybody else having this issue?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] rtubbs85:
If I use a 4.1 rom will it work?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] rtubbs85:
Gonna try I'll let you know
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ant987:
Did you manage to get it working? I'm on 4,1,2 since I find it much more stable and battery friendly than 4.2, and I would like to install the AOSP browser but I always run into threads for 4.2 or 4.2.1 and I don't know if that version works also with 4,1 FWs :p
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ant987:
OH that would be amazing!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
I've been running into an issue where I have been trying to download a ROM or apk from the browser and the first click on the download link will show the quick page load, but no download starts, then the second click will download it, but then every time I go into the browser it re-downloads the thing that failed on the first click.

Not sure if this is an apk issue or our setup
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] okEric:
Hey everyone.

First of all thank you for making the stock android browser available for use on the nexus 7. I feel that it truly is superior to chrome, in terms of performance and the ability to use flash.

However, flash is behaving strangely for me.

Here's a picture of what I see when I open flash settings (sorry had to remove the com so I could post):

i.imgur. /jNo0woG.jpg

And here's a YouTube video, notice the odd distortion:

i.imgur. /x0HC5rZ.png

Everything seems functional (buttons, controls, etc.), just this visual distortion. Anyone else experiencing this?

I'm rooted on 4.2.1 and flashed the zip on the first page of this thread intended for this version.

I also searched and read through all these posts but didn't seem to see any others with this problem.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
I believe other is a more recent zip file, search back a few posts/pages, and try that zip. Then wipe data and cache for you flash app and browser app. See what that does.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] okEric:
Nope afraid that didn't get it working..

Browser version 4.2.1-eng.sethyx.20130103.040104

Flash version 11.1.115.34

Still getting the distortions.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
Strange, I'm not having issues
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] okEric:
I'll play around with it some more later today or tomorrow and see if I can get it working right. It's not a huge deal, it's nice that most sites are moving away from using flash anyway these days.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] EddieN:
I would love this too, I reverted back to 4.1.2 because batterylife and overall smoothness was better than on 4.2.1!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] JediMasterASD:
Browser is working great

Flashed the latest zip in OP and the AOSP browser is working perfectly. I have a question though, is there a way now to force the AOSP browser to always load desktop versions of sites instead of mobile?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] okEric:
I think you can in settings > advanced > user agent
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] EddieN:
Is anyone willing to help me put the AOSP Browser on my Stock and Rooted 4.1.2?

I got a Browser.apk, renamed the two files mentioned, but Browser.apk in /system/app, changed its permissions to 644 using ES File Explorer, but when I tap the Browser.apk after that ES File Explorer just says "ES App Manager: Failed" and it won't install the apk.

I've also tried rebooting but it doesn't work, I just can't get the AOSP browser installed :(
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] lKBZl:
You don't have to install it. All you have to do is put the browser.apk in system/app, with es file explorer change it's permissions to the same than the other apps in there, and reboot your tablet, then you are done. Of course, before doing this, rename the other 2 files, but I guess you've already done that.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] EddieN:
EDIT: I found a Browser.apk for 4.1.2 here, I was probably using one for 4.2.1 which explains why it didn't show up on my app drawer. Hope this helps someone else!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] slybunda:
does this require rooting the nexus 7?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] slybunda:
Would be good if you could explain to me, iv rooted my galaxy s i9000 using odin however that phone is years old and out of warranty.

U would prefer not to root the nexus . if you could guide me through a procedure to get the aosp browser installed i would appreciate it a lot.

Thanks

On my galaxy s i use custom recovery cwm recovery. But again i dont want to root the nexus to get this browser.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] slybunda:
i used odin to flash clockworkmod recovery to the galaxy s, im guessing i cant do that with the nexus 7.

also since i have 2 nexus devices the 2nd one has failed for a second time where its not booting up again. its already been sent in for warranty claim once where they repaired it, but its happened again.

so not wanting to do anything that will void the warranty. guess i will stick to chrome man.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Censura_Umbra:
I just received my new Nexus 4 and I'm tempted not to root it. It is running so smoothly already. The only thing I miss is the cm 10.1 mods like profiles. I'm finding non root apps that solve my needs though, for now.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Larry94:
If anyone is installing this because it's faster than Chrome or for whatever reason, I recommend Lightning Browser. Lightning fast(hehe) simplistic, and more feature rich than naked browser. ;)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] amircesc4:
hang when i tried to load flash i.e. Arsenal.Com
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] amircesc4:
Did that... clear cache, dalvik, reboot, install fresh rom...

still hang on me. flash Modaco-CyanogenMod, still hang. Anything to do with Latest version of Flash?

p/s : see attachment, the blue box is the part where it starts to load and hang.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] amircesc4:
Sir,

I installed the flashable stock browser to both, Stock ROM and Cyanogen+Modaco ROM; still hang...

It might be my N7 3G or New update from flash.apk
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] laxen2:
Awsome browser! Thanks!

I only have one problem...

When watch videos (flash) the screen/system goes to sleep after 1 min. I know there are system settings to change this, but is there any way to make keep my tablet awake while watching videos?

I've spent some time searching the forum, but no luck.

Am I the only one having this ?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ShaneAR:
So, probably a stupid question...

I have this working perfectly after flashing, but I'm wondering about any updates to the browser, flash, etc. How do I find out about them?

I just rooted today, so I'm new to the 'rooted' way of life...

Thanks :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kenny1070:
just a theory

I'm new to the whole tablet/Android experience, and haven't had an opportunity to delve into all the nuances of it yet - so I'll ask for help (from the pro's).

With all of the great work that you all have done in creating a flash enabled browser and or system , I guess my question becomes this -

Could that same Flash Enabled Browser be used to not only watch you-tube videos - but also Facebook?

By:

- lowering my resolution dpi to say 1280 (saving cpu usage )

- Underclocking CPU and GPU min/max (stabilizing the throttling )

- changing the core Throttling Position from the stock 80 to say 90/95 (providing a throttling cushion)

Is it possible - that the AOSP Browser could activate and play Facebook driven games (Bejeweled, etc..) in an unlagging/seamless format ?

Just a thought I had about the Browser and it's possibilities with the Nexus.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] realromeo76:
no success

Hi

i've followed each step but i have no success

i've download the http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1527847&d=1354392850 apk

i also used the es file explorer

you said

Just place this app in your /system/app folder, change the permissions from rw------- to rw-r--r--

did you mean the 3 extracted directories (data, system,meta-inf) or the zip file into the /system/app folder

ii'am a newbee in android so please any help

thx
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Brainbug01:
AW: How to install AOSP Browser on the N7 Now with an updated flashable method

ADOBE FLASH UPDATE

Version: 11.1.115.47

Right Here
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ondoy1943:
Will this be updated to work with 4.2.2?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] jmorrow28:
Ok I installed this and decided I don't really need it. How do I uninstall it? I tried searching this thread, but I can't find clear instructions or they pointto a previous post and I'm lost.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] SLver:
For uninstall... What about see what the zip installs and then delete these files on system/app...

I have a petition... What about allow infinite or 64 tabs as max (current is 16 tabs).

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kerneldev:
Re:Uninstall

Download Root Uninstaller ...as now Aosp browser is system app..uninstall it using ROOT Uninstaller
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
I've just pulled the latest AOSP browser.apk from paranoidandroid build 3.00 (Nexus 7). There appears to be no major changes, it achieves the same score in HTML 5 Test, also the Webkit version number hasn't changed from 4.1 / 4.2.1.

But for the sake of any OCD folk, who can't stomach running 4.2.1 browser on Android 4.2.2:laugh: I've uploaded it. It still seems a few ms / few fps more responsive & fluid than Chrome Beta, but at the rate Chrome is improving, I don't think AOSP browser will live past the Key Lime Pie.

Respect to the AOSP browser dev team, you made our Nexuses usable whilst the Chrome Team were given eyesight checks.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] alexxdj:
Thanks works fine!!!!!!!!!!!! :good:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] SLver:
And you can open a lot of tabs... Thanks!!!

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ondoy1943:
Thanks for the heads-up. Now i'm back in business. Cheers..:o