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[Asus Transformer TF700] myeepad:
Don't know how it was done, but I tried install what the OP said, and the stock browser is about 3 times faster. He was right, it was screaming...

The only thing is the SuperSU did not pop up and I have to run it to make sure the Browser2Ram is "granted".
[Asus Transformer TF700] Hohumhurrdurr:
Tried out Browser2RAM, seems to speed up stock Browser considerably. Having issues with stock Browser wiping out all my settings though upon restart, home screen reverts to Asus home page. Any fixes?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brujo64:
I get nothing when i type the "about:debug" did I miss something here?
[Asus Transformer TF700] lafester:
yep. go look in settings after.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brujo64:
thanks...
[Asus Transformer TF700] indiscriminant:
I have used this on both prime and infinity and it's been great.
[Asus Transformer TF700] suzook:
This is a normal, but unfortunate side affect of browser2ram.
[Asus Transformer TF700] :
Same issue on my TF700, and had also tried Browser2RAM on my ex-Prime with same problem despite the nifty speed benefit. Uninstalled it because I shouldn't have to reconfigure my homepage, bookmarks, logins, user agent, etc every time I reboot. Does anyone actually have it running on this device where it doesn't do that?

Also really liked the Google Browser Sync (com.google.android.syncadapters.bookmarks-1.apk) posted in this thread, but now it's stopped working after disabling Browser2RAM, even after trying to reinstall a few times. Thought it was standalone, but does it depend on Browser2RAM somehow?

I have left 'Enable Cpu Upload Path' checked in Debug settings since it seems to improve speed a bit, plus without it I was getting a couple ANRs but haven't noticed any since checking this feature. There's also 'UAString' in Debug that let's you select Desktop as user agent, though I don't know if that differs from 'Always request desktop site' in Advanced which I also have checked. Btw, these settings will survive reboots now but were also being lost when using B2R.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
This thing flys! I

Good find
[Asus Transformer TF700] Alitheia:
It's going to have this issue because it caches to ram, which is cleared out very often. Any "fix" on this would unfortunately make browser2ram worthless as it needs clear ram to work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Slammin:
Wanna really see fast? Try Dolphin Beta!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sparksd:
I had been big on Dolphin Beta but I'm finding the Boat browser to be faster. Plus, Boat works well with Amazon Prime video - Dolphin Beta locks up when you select full screen.

Dave
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Since you're a fan of Boat you should read this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29401465&postcount=336
[Asus Transformer TF700] SGPMan:
Yeah, I'm using Boat too and love it. Scrolling is really fast & there is minimum lag when a web page with tons of pics are loading. I was using Firefox Beta and stock Android browser before and Boat is so much faster. Boat even supports Flash.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Slammin:
I'm gonna try Boat now.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
I originally used Boat, but with the two tweaks in the OP, stock seems even faster than Boat... I literally can't imagine it being any faster at this point!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Slammin:
My stock browser doesn't seem to have a back button. The back button just refreshes the current page unless you tap it several times. Is this normal?
[Asus Transformer TF700] clenz:
Are you using browser2ram? I noticed the same behavior - very frustrating some times.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pbrauer:
For those like me that are just now trying this it appears that the Drop Box link is invalid. Good news is that the dev that created this is actually a member here, and the download is available here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25286407
[Asus Transformer TF700] wolfman87:
Anyone have tips like this for Chrome browser? I'll try the Browser2Ram, but I have a feeling that it's Browser app only, not the Chrome App. :p
[Asus Transformer TF700] weaselman:
ok I may be overlooking the obvious. I go to setting>developers options>debugging.

there is no option for enabling cpu.

where is it?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
The setting is from within the Browser settings. So, after entering "about:debug" in the URL window (and pressing [ENTER]), then goto the browser Settings->Debug screen and the option will be there.

Hope that helps.
[Asus Transformer TF700] monkey10120:
To revert back, would all i have to do is uninstall b2r? it messed up my flash.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes, just uninstall it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] fsured:
I have the same result but only with one website. It could be a issue with the website sending a reload instruction that was blocked before. Not sure what else could be the cause.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
What website and what's the issue?? My browser2ram is working great with flash. I don't know what kind of issue you guys are having??
[Asus Transformer TF700] redheadplantguy:
2. Open the stock browser and type "about:debug" in the URL field. Then, go to Settings->Debug and enable the "Enable Cpu upload path

a bit slow tonight, and not understanding. Do i go into tablet settings, or browser settings? didn't see this in either
[Asus Transformer TF700] HoushaSen:
a bit slow tonight, and not understanding. Do i go into tablet settings, or browser settings? didn't see this in either[/QUOTE]

Browser setting, but you have to make sure type in about:debug and ENTER first. Because otherwise, the debug option is hidden in the browser menu.
[Asus Transformer TF700] thunder9111:
this is only for the stock browser or chrome as well?
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
I haven't seen this on here yet so here a trick I had to do to get this to work for me, install browser2ram, update binaries in super user, go to downloads, re install browser2ram and let it rewrite over original install, then when it says reboot, i waited till allow super user permission popped up then hit allow, then just followed the rest of the steps. My stock browser is now noticeably faster and when I reboot it actually doesn't erase my bookmarks, home page and all that so not sure what that's all about...
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
I had to uninstall this cause it would basically stop working, once i noticed it slow down I went to my browser settings and the debug option would disappear. Lame.... liked it would it lasted :\
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
Is there any way to set there any way to set this up for Firefox? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Not that I know of!
[Asus Transformer TF700] mbegel:
The method by TheOnionKnight found in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25242134&postcount=45 should be adaptable to almost any app.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
thanks, so basically instead of 'browser' i put 'firefox' in the terminal?
[Asus Transformer TF700] mbegel:
You'd also need to replace com.android.browser with org.mozilla.firefox. I haven't done this for firefox before, but it is worth trying.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
cant hurt. probably.

i'll report back if it works, and if theres any advantage.

EDIT i get a load of errors, but cant upload the image
[Asus Transformer TF700] VindictiveGnome:
Do I have to redo this every time I restart my tablet? I typed "about:debug" back in just to see if cpu loadpath was still checked and it wasn't.

Also, after doing this, all my bookmarks reset and won't come back. Any suggestions?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
After trying and failing to get this to work with Firefox, had anyone managed to have it work with chrome? I just really dislike the stock browser XD
[Asus Transformer TF700] bartleyg82:
Is there a trick to using browser2ram that I'm missing? I read somewhere that every 12 hours and with every shutdown it is supposed to write the browser preferences, bookmarks, etc back to internal storage so that you're not starting from scratch every time you restart your tablet. For like 48 hours a week or so ago, it was working perfectly. The browser was nice and responsive and it was actually remembering my preferences, website login info, etc when I would restart the tablet. Now it's not doing that anymore. The browser is still nice and fast, but it's a real PITA to have to type my login info every time I visit a website after restarting the tablet. I'm also getting really sick of seeing the asus homepage :) Anyone have any ideas?
[Asus Transformer TF700] neo1738:
I posted something similar in the Q and A thread. Basically Browser2ram isn't writing preferences and they are getting wiped with every reset of the tablet. I think I'm going to need another solution or another browser because I'm tired of continuously updating it. I did try a "clear data" as well already on the browser and put everything back only to find it gone again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] leploep:
Could the solution be as simple as putting a bookmark on your home-screen instead of starting the browser the default way?
[Asus Transformer TF700] igator:
Do not restart your tablet :)

Browser2ram does indeed contain code to write settings/bookmarks back to flash storage twice a day and upon shutdown, and copy them to memory on system boot. The problem is that Android does not send the corresponding system notifications to apps that have not been launched explicitly by the user (such as browser2ram). A possible solution is to make a startup script that creates the ram disk for the browser and copies settings/bookmarks to it, and modify the code of browser2ram so that it is not started automatically but instead is launched by the user upon reboot (perhaps, put buttons that force writing the settings from ram disk to internal storage).
[Asus Transformer TF700] gordonbennet:
Just a question:

Since Browser2RAM only works on the stock browser, would I be missing anything out if I switched to stock from Chrome? I heard Chrome doesn't yet support hardware accel.

Also, is the stock browser robust on it's own or do you recommend tweaking it with other apps? With Chrome there is a slight stutter/lag of webpages. I think it's a bit less on the stock browser.

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] t3hSteve:
I forked the original project and tried to improve it a few days ago because I was also annoyed at losing my data all the time.

The key is that you really only need to move the cache folders onto tmpfs, the rest of the data can stay where it is. This means you don't lose your settings, cookies, etc if you restart.

I also made it work for Chome.

My fork is up on github, I'm not cool enough to post links, but I'm sure you can figure it out.

notaurl://github.com/steveniemitz/Browser2RAM

I've attached the APK. I haven't really tested it that thoroughly, but it works on my machine™. In theory it'll work with just the browser if you don't have chrome installed, but I haven't tested that either...

Oh also, I added a button to the app to "install" it without having to reboot after installing the APK.
[Asus Transformer TF700] bartleyg82:
I got browser2ram working well on my tablet. It was installed as part of a cleanrom installation, so I can't say for sure that this'll work in other scenarios, but here's what I did...

In app settings, stop, disable and clear the cache for browser2ram. Then restart your tablet. Set up your preferences, default homepage, etc and log into and remember the passwords for all of the websites you regularly use. Then go back into app settings and enable browser2ram. Run it from the app drawer (not sure if this is necessary), and restart your tablet. Everything you set up should be remembered at this point. If you want to change any other settings or have it remember new passwords, repeat the process - disable it, login to whatever website or set the preference, re-enable and then reboot the tablet.

It's slightly tedious but at least now the browser is cached to ram, speedy and it has remembered all of my preferences and website logins for 24+ hours and about a half dozen test reboots.

Hope this helps.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gottahavit:
I used to use browser2ram, but got sick of always losing my saved stuff. Just ran across directory bind, and tried it to map the browser cache to the ext sdcard. Seems to work very well. No ANRs so far.

If interested:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1410262

Works for chrome too.
[Asus Transformer TF700] elgar:
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This is coo. How do you get it to work with chrome? Just install the apk and the chrome is affected?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yep!! that's all you have to do.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ologn:
Working great!

Installed the new version, rebooted, synched browser from settings, rebooted, started browser. Bookmarks, settings, etc are as they were before reboot. Even chrome is smoking fast!

I'm a power web surfer on the tabby. For me, browser2ram is the single best mod i have ever installed. t3hSteve, you just made the best better! Thank you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
this is great, many thanks!

i have one problem though, the app doesn't seem to auto-start like the original browser2ram used to. any ideas?
[Asus Transformer TF700] t3hSteve:
I'm not 100%sure what you mean, are you saying it's not setting up the tmpfs mounts when you reboot? You can check by running mount, it'll have browser_cache in the list if it worked.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
Ok, the mounts are there, but I don't think it's working properly. After reboot it always starts with the home page in a single tab, even if it's set to restore previous session. Then I set it to "ask every time" and it's not asking me, just home page again. The browser did remember this setting though.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slybarman:
Does the forked version by t3hsteve still require root?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ostar2:
This mod seems like it will be fun to use when I get my tablet. :) :) :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] mailxd:
Hi, folks,

My tf700t is always on OTA and updated. Never rooted or unlocked.

As I understand, I should be able to safely root and keep the option of returning to BB / benefit from warranty in case anything goes wrong.

I also hope the Browser2Ram app still benefits the latest OEM jelly bean, or am I missing anything?

I have occasional "wait/not responding" issue with other apps also. Does Browser2Ram only address stock browser/chrome/dolphin HD or is it generic?

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pnharrison:
Rooting will not affect your warranty. (Unlocking to install unofficial roms does)

I'd thoroughly recommend rooting, and installing this mod - works great for my Infinity.

(The version in post #58 from t3hSteve seems to work very well)
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
Does tab restoring after reboot work for you in stock browser?
[Asus Transformer TF700] pnharrison:
Yes, I just tested this once more to be certain. I can save a new local bookmark and after a reboot I can still see it. The History is also maintained, so I can see the sites I browsed today, yesterday etc.

I have stock browser set to show me Most Visited sites as default home page; and that works fine also.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
Yes, that works for me as well but I want the browser to open last session upon startup - "Restore previous browsing state" in advanced settings... we're running switchMe and really need this, otherwise we keep losing our browsing sessions.
[Asus Transformer TF700] pnharrison:
Ah, I understand. Have checked this too and it does correctly restore previous browsing sessions, so you should be fine. I'm also using SwitchMe... love it.!
[Asus Transformer TF700] kokoon:
Hmm for some reason it doesn't work for me. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, flipped the setting many times... seems broken for me unfortunately. Works in chrome though!
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
Hi Steve

Finally found you on XDA
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Would be great if we could get it to work on 4.2 as an app ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Why? The only point of the app was to execute a script at boot time - which is exactly the point of an init.d script.
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
Check out my B2R startup script for 4 browsers (stock, Chrome, Naked, Firefox)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40641085#post40641085

And add this:

su

echo "8192,10240,12288,21000,23000,25000" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree

My Stock, Boat, and Chrome are on fire! I'll check out your tweaks above.

Thks
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
Hey, got your debug trick going with my autostart script and its fast and smooth on stock browser! Using Script Manager to run it (as root) at boot. But another thing I noticed is your trick seems to have fixed errors (not doing what you intend) I was having with text block selection and cursor positioning in a post text box. Especially when scrolling thru long threads then clicking midspan somewhere and having your cursor land somewhere else. Anyone else notice this bonus behavior (becominx)?
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
I just found the same "debug" settings in Chrome, except you type "about:flags" in the address and it brings up an extensive list of experimental settings. I enabled all that seemed speed related, both on my desktop and on my tablet/phone. About:debug did nothing on my desktop in IE. My tablet seems to be about twice as fast as it was with just B2R or my startup script. Every little bit helps.
[Asus Transformer TF700] happy_5:
Ohh thanks for this!

My tablet is now blazing fast!
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
Now we both know why we bought Androids. At first I had *many* second (and third, and forth) thoughts about this device so I came here with my problems and a bit of an attitude about it and these guys set me straight, helped me fix my glitches, and now this thing is fast and reliable as hell and surfs the big kahunas with 20 tabs running. Gotta luv it.

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Hi Steve-

I'm the guy that found your fork on GitHub before you posted here and contacted you thanking you for the 00browser2ram startup script. We emailed a few times back and forth and you answered a few key questions I had, thanks again. I was a bit of a nOOb then but I've made strides. I have forked your fork now working for 4 browsers in the recent release and I just added a 5th (Opera Mobile) not yet released which you can link to my script from my signature. I added Naked and Firefox which was a fun one. I followed the copyright requests you and Julian made in the license file on GH for my fork.

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] happy_5:
I wonder if...

Browser2RAM can be used in other Android devices besides the Transformer pad?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yep I've used it on a nexus 7. Should work on any android v4.x+
[Asus Transformer TF700] happy_5:
On any browser..?

Most of the speed increase is on the stock browser on the Asus. Would Chrome or even Firefox benefit from Browse2RAM on an Android device?

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Just installed it on my Samsung Epic 4G (yeah, do not want to part with my slider phone) and Firefox has not crashed with 10 webpages open! Before could not even get past 3 without a "Firefox not responding, wait or reboot" generic message - now zooming in is great and the phone does not even stutter.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You answered your own question but yes it benefits most browser with the exception of opera. So far I have seen stock aosp, chrome, dolphin, boat, naked and Firefox browser all speed up due to browser2ram.
[Asus Transformer TF700] skribb:
estsrya which

I know this thread is old but, I noticed that "enable cpu upload path" gets disabled on reboot, I've enabled it a few times and it's always off the next time I check. Anyone know what's the cause of this? Startup script on my custom rom (super jeally bean 6)?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes you need to decompile the browser.apk and go to the res/xml folders (there are a few)

Then look for the advanced.xml files and you can change the value from false to true and recompile the apk. It will now default to on. YOu can aso copy advanced to labs and it will be visible to change without using about:debug.
[Asus Transformer TF700] skribb:
Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sagarsaha:
Can it be used in gingerbread
[Asus Transformer TF700] deltatux:
Hi guys,

Is there any way to fully uninstall this app? I only see an install button in the APK interface but nothing to fully uninstall it? Also, what exactly did the APK do when I hit install? There seems to not be a lot of info on this...

deltatux
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
The app doesn't work on anything above jb 4.1. You can uninstall from settings apps all

It creates a mount point in RAM and moves the browser cache there
[HTC Sensation XL] wetxxx:
Hi, I have a question about new stock rom or some update (made by HTC) for Sensation XL

I have:

ICS: 4.0.3

Software: 2.31.401.2 CL369548

Kernel: 3.016-gc297c99

HTC-kernel@u18000-build-144#1

Thu Apr 19 23:59:37 CST 2012

Baseband: 20.70.30.0832U_3831.16.00.16_M

Browser: WebKit/534.30

Is there the most recent version vs. mine? ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] mantonas:
Where's the question? :confused:
[HTC Sensation XL] vorderas:
:) :confused:
[HTC Sensation XL] wetxxx:
I'm sorry just modified my topic. Rush hours ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] mantonas:
I don't think there is! The one on my phone is exactly the same as yours. :p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pureexe:
/sys/class can do many thing on my decive

example echo 255 > /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/brightness it will set screen brightness to maximum.

So can I dial telephone using echo to /sys/class. if i can How to do it?

If i know I will make phone dialer from recovery mode .

:D sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdr_m:
I would greatly appreciate if any one could tell me how much p5100 retails for in saudi arabia.i am plannin on askin a friend to buy one for me from there.o and retail price of ipad 3 16gb wifi would also be appreciated.hope someone would help me out.and any other tab suggestion in the same price range is more than welcome.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdr_m:
No one from ksr here??? I really need ur help guys.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rotundjere:
p5100 it's about $460

p3100 around $360

in US p3113 is about $250
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdr_m:
Thanx a lot man.is there any other 10 inch tab available around this price margin???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raibbl:
Iam

I am from Saudi Arabia its for 1800 riyals , which is 480 dollars , I hope that I have helped you :) :o though its Price is gradually falling ....

Sent from my galaxy tab 2 10.1 p5100 running aokp jellybean build 4 :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebastoxx:
Hi everyone, something really weird happened some minutes ago. I looked at my laptop screen and there was a firefox window opened and it was loading this "file:///J:/whatsapp/FG-WhatsAppLog.txt". NOBODY in my house did it and I'm 100% sure about this, so someone else did! I'm afraid my whatsapp account may have been hacked. As far as I know file:///J:/whatsapp/FG-WhatsAppLog.txt should be a file called FG-WhatsAppLog.txt which is located in the whatsapp directory in J: support within my LAN or something like that right ?? Pleas help me !
[LG Optimus 3D] pyra:
Hi to everyone.

I have found two little problem while testing the [ROM]NovAndroid v2.1.5 v21e JB Green[04/09/12].

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1861544

1) When I set on the HotSpot (Settings -> Wireless & Network -> Tethering & portable hotspot -> Portable Wi-Fi hotspot) and set the Flag On

an "Error" occurred.

2) When I try to enter in the Text-to-speech settings (Settings -> Voice input & output -> Text-to-speech settings) a popup says

"Sorry! The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

Now only Force close button is available and after that return to launcher.

Maybe someone know a workaround.

Thanks.