yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] v4nt0m:
I thought it was going to be daunting but it was pretty simple.

All you need is:

Java JDK: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

smali + baksmali: http://code.google.com/p/smali/ (you want the jar files)

I set up the jdk path as a system variable, google for that it's pretty simple then I used the examples given in this thread as a base:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=537779

You will need to open the Browser.apk as a zip file and extract those files somewhere then you can re-add any files you have changed into the apk which is basically a zip.

That will allow you to decompile/recompile the dex files but what you need or want to change within the smali files contained within I cannot help you with, I was lucky that someone had provided the exact instructions I needed.

Hope it helps.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Guzanni:
I'm on 4.2.2 stock, rooted, with stock kernel. If I want to flash the 4.2.2 update zip in TWRP, it says it failed, but I don't remember what exactly failed. I can try it again and come back at you.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Gja88:
Also failed. I flashed the first link and it was successful. Works and everything but it doesn't sync my bookmarks on the bookmark widget. Tried flashing the second and it's failing. Stock ROM with root and stock kernel.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Zetok:
Same here. Any solution for this?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] supguise:
The flash also failed for me so I extracted and installed the 4.2.2 browser.apk from the zip, moved it to system/apps overwriting the the 4.2.1 browser.apk and it seems to have worked. Chrome bookmarks didnt sync but I was never able to get that to work anyway.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] alanwyl:
I just found out that the 4.2.1 latest browser zips do not have the issue of not hiding URL bar when light flow is installed. Strange huh?

Haven't tried the 4.2.2 apk yet

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:09 AM ----------

Alright I was wrong, when I reboot the phone, the URL bar is not hiding again....
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jeff5891:
When using quick controls, the Top of the browser glitches to where an extra image forms where the address bar would be if I wasn't using quick controls. When scrolling down the image stays. Also the progress bar becomes wavy. I'm am not running light flow. Pics below
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Sparta507:
I had issues flashing the Browser apk... So instead I decided to use Boat Browser since it supports flash which is the only reason why is was using the Asop browser in the first place.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] devildog25pr:
These happens to me all the time
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shadehh:
I got my nexus 4 last week telling myself i don't need root. This is the main reason for me to root so far. Followed by AdAway. And now that i'm rooted, i'm tempted to flash roms, i just can't be bothered. Not yet, but the sickness will get to me just wait.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Another addicted XDA member going thru withdrawal! :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xcanyonx:
that bug seems to be prevalent across all android 4.2 devices. Happens with my Galaxy S3 too. If you have anything in /settings/accessibility enabled, it'll break quick controls.

code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39811
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ol@fson:
I can confirm this issue. It's definitely caused by an entry in /settings/accessibility. When LightFlow is enabled and i enable quick qontrols they work at first and then after a while they're not working anymore at all, leaving the browser in a state where you can't even access the settings to deactivate quick controls but you have to reset app data to bring it back to a useable state.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
Just a heads up. Opera Beta was just released in the Play Store. I would describe it as Chrome with the performance of the AOSP browser. I always liked Chrome because it sizes text on desktop websites to make it more readable, and I always liked the AOSP browser for its performance. Well Opera Beta has both :cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ian577416:
Yes

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Twau:
Just compiled the AOSP browser for my own use, could not reproduce any of the issues named lately in this thread, so I decided to share my APK, hopefully it will work as good for you as it did for me on my Nexus 4.

You know the drill, move the browser.apk to system/app/ and check its permissions, rename two BrowserProviderProxy.apk/odex (if you have them) and reboot.

As always, use at your own risk, nandroid before if you dont know what you are doing..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nic85:
R: AOSP Browser 4.2

download quick ics browser from playstore.. it's perfect!

same as aosp but without bugs

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lowrider262:
I just tried it, there was no address bar. The .apk that Twau just posted works perfectly, I think the other ones may have had bugs because they were pulled from cm or other custom Roms.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tatltael:
Hi guys I was wondering if there's some way to get the aosp browser to auto hide the address bar while keeping my tasker nd lightflow accessibility options enabled.

Enabling either of them gets the address bar of the browser to stop auto hiding. And I know that disabling them brings back the auto hide, but is there some other way to get it to work cuz I really need tasker and lightflow working.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
I have not seen a fix for this. I got rid of light flow awhile ago.

Someone needs to tell the light flow developer, I don't think he even knows about it...

Update, its not lightflow...There's an Accessibility bug from 4.2 and on.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tatltael:
Is it lightflows fault though? Cuz even tasker causes this to happen when enabled in accessibility options.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Good question, not sure but would be nice to find a resolution.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] supguise:
I asked the lightflow dev about it. There's an accessibility bug from 4.2 and on. The apps have nothing to do with it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Emama:
It is not light glow fault

And the Dev had already post the error here

https://code.google.com/p/android/i...=4&colspec=ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars

Star it if you want Google know about it
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Matthileo:
Noticed an issue in 4.2.2 version of the browser. The 'find on page' button seems to be a bunch of gibberish instead.

[sent from my nexus 10]
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Folowne:
The same results on my Nexus 7.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] iamhacked:
Thanks, hopefully it's less buggy than one in op. I was experiencing micro lagging, especially when typing.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] supremekizzle:
This browser is damned near perfect, but why does the scrolling seem a little choppy? What I mean to say is that you don't get a long buttery scroll with a little flick. If there's a fix for this, this is browsing the way it's supposed to be... Also, I saw something about running a script or zip to remove this browser. Is it safe to assume that if I wanted a newer version I couldn't simply go into root explorer and delete the browser.apk and just repeat the initial steps for the install?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Is there any way to update the browser version? I tried the one from last Cyanogenmod, but it doesn't work...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Sounds like a good plan! Try pm member 'banks' about the gapps.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
I think it's a good idea to put latest versions in first post...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
See the only sticky thread in this section above for the scoop ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nachomaster:
Made a quick video on how to install it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfTasX2V0_U
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] iamhacked:
What's the latest version then? I'm running the browser shown in my last comment. Address bar is breaking though.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] supremekizzle:
I did what the guy in the video did per the OP's instructions. I think it would be prudent of you, sikagoon7, to make a new thread of your own with the most up to date version of your zip and detailed instructions on how to do it in the op of your thread. This is partially why I was confused as to why a zip was needed to uninstall instead of just deleting the apk from the system. Instead of having 30 pages of thread to sort through to find your most recent version and finding instructions for what you are trying to accomplish, could you please just consolidate it into your own guide to avoid further confusion? It would be MUCH appreciated, thanks.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
I'm using this one, it's 2013/3/6 and I have no issues with it...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38832736#post38832736
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] iamhacked:
I'm using the same one and either the address bar or quick controls break. Tried clearing data and cache with no success. Very buggy to use, resorted to Opera Beta but it crashed a lot, so I'm now using Chrome Beta which is a battery hog.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Zetok:
Whats the latest version of this browser?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] NinjaBurg3r:
Yep, I can confirm I've got this same issue when utilizing quick controls on my Nexus 10. Also, "find on page" is displayed as "increase". Other than that, this browser is just about perfect!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Never had such issues.. And "find on page" is correct (at least with italian language...). I just found that "use desktop view" don't work with some sites.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] profiterole:
Stock AOSP 4.2.2 Browser.apk without root

Hi guys,

So Chrome was really getting on my nerves (no full screen, blurry text, choppy scrolling), and was surprised with how well WebView's perform (i.e. using the platform's WebView, libwebcore.so). It looks like google's a ways away from actually fixing Chrome (it seems like the betas are one step forward two steps back). I want my Browser.apk darn it, and I don't want to have to root my phone.

I already had JB AOSP repo synced, so I grabbed source for Browser and started hacking. Had to rename the bookmarks provider, and change a few other things to avoid conflicting with the System apps. The net result is that I've got a version of Browser.apk that installs just like a regular app.

So this Browser.apk works fine, the only exception being that it has a separate bookmarks database from Chrome. I also haven't tested syncing or signing in with Google credentials. I've only tested this on a Nexus 4 running stock 4.2.2

Personally, I'd be wary running random browser binaries from people off the internet. So I've posted the source GitHub, < hxxps:// github.com/profiterole/browser.apk > and you can feel free to diff with the AOSP code, to see that I'm not in ur browser stealin' ur credentials. :D

Anyways let me know how it works for you.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Installed without a hitch and working excellent on my stock rooted with custom recovery N4. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Can't install... I removed my stock browser from system/app, then I tried installing yours (like a regular app) and I get an error.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Did you rename the two files back to stock? I would reboot the phone, just for good measure, then install. I did my install first thing after a reboot. What error message did you get?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Thanks, it worked!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Nutsonfire:
Thanks for the apk I also can't stand chrome.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xdviper:
The posted file doesn't work. It just force closes on me.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xuggs:
The caption for "Find" is odd. It says "VPN is activated by %s". While the find works correctly the caption is bad. Anyway to fix the caption?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] chris_west:
Is there a possibility to sync stuff between stock Browser and desktop chrome?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] donaldjl:
Will this help?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34776063&postcount=233

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32558502&postcount=145

It's in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1780746

The thread basically regards the Nexus 7, however reading through the thread, you'll find that the .zips work for many in the Nexus 4 and 10 as well. The above works fine in my N7, however your mileage may vary, not valid in all territories, no purchase necessary to win, yada, yada, yada. ;)

HTH.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Caldair:
[MENTION=4041989]Turbotab[/MENTION] Thanks for this! Both apk's attached to the first post worked perfectly for me on the latest stock ROM.

Now I can stick with stock aosp for at least a little longer and give it a fair shake! Thanks again. :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Is there an apk file for this browser?

Google Voice via my r72 NeXus⁴ using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] N4ever:
I got one in the Carbon ROM. I'm pretty sure Cyanogen Mod has it as well.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
Try the one attached to post 299.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] revolt1:
Keeps force closing I'm stock s4 non rooted
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Dnst:
I tried to install the browseractivity.apk on my (unrooted) evo3d. Unfortunately the installer closes with an error message: "Failed to parse package". Is there a way to make the apk universally applicable.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kfheaven:
Here is the AOSP Browser and Sync zip file CWM/TWRP for our lovely N4.............

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22979706399756462

MD5: 35ca321c968cd0c61e92a4102fbafcbd
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gpvecchi:
Which version of bbrowser is this? Thanks...

(You can read it in application menu)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dodgebizkit:
If/When I root my Nexus I'll be instantly installing this! :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] rayiskon:
You Sir, are a genius. Thanx for sharing.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AhmedFaiz:
How to sync Google's bookmarks I can't find it here. How to get it working? Help.

send from nexus 4

Rom - Paranoid Android 3.68

Kernel - Matr1x V10.0
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] manpildo:
1399.6ms

The AOSP browser is the best one Ive used. I really liked the concept of quick controls introduced in ICS, but it was still a bit raw, so I used a 3rd party browser based on ICS browser which had more options for quick controls. Since JB however the browser is everything I hoped for, no more need to download 3rd party apps for that. I had Chrome on by default on stock but didnt like it, luckily Carbon uses the generic browser instead of chrome. I just wish Google would continue developing it, but sadly it wouldnt make any sense for them.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dejan16v:
Browser 4.3

since there is android 4.3 update for Galaxy Nexus and there is new version of browser we would like on Nexus 4, is there a chance just to copy "BrowserGoogle.apk" (1.97mb) and "ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk" (22.99kb) from System folder to Nexus4 System folder?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] StormtrooprDave:
Anyone having issues with the Most Visited page as the home page on 4.3? it just shows blank (all black) for me with no tab name even.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AcmE85:
Same here, but all white blank page. Same happens with cm10.2 AOSP Browser.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sudharshancr7:
There are no files called BrowserProviderProxy.apk & BrowserProviderProxy.odex in system/app....What to do?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
Anyone working on this for 4.3? Tried the other version that didn't require root but it doesn't work on a rooted set. :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] fernandezhjr:
If you are rooted, flash this one here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2379072
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 2defmouze:
You could always remove root after you install it, if you don't need root for any other reasons. Just an idea :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mintvilla:
I did try that actually on my GS3, now i don't know if it was because i was running a custom rom (CM10) but it still detected that i had root.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
How did you remove root on your GS3?

If you're non-root Boat Browser is a decent browser, until Google resolves the issues with Chrome.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Simer03:
Thank you! Stock browser is the better of the two imo

Sent from my Google Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] osi13:
Thanks. The AOSP browser feels so much faster, and the quick controls with full screen enabled are great. Flash is working better than on my Gnex. Search "flash archive" and download the latest version for 4.0 from Adobe's website if you want to enable it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] aarongzmn:
Now if only someone would make customizable quick settings that were compatible with Jellybean....
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jameslfc5:
What's that?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] elandune:
Ty for this browser

I have just installed it and it works perfectly, but I have a problem, I dont know what I have to do to make the browser sincronice with my pc the pages I have as favourites (the favourites I have in chrome in my pc)

sorry for my english, hope you can understand what Im trying to say :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 2defmouze:
See here :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] elandune:
perfect

ty a lot
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ArmandHammer:
Just what I wanted, hate Chrome. This browser is blazing, and the sensitivity is great. The work around for syncing the bookmarks works also as seen earlier in this thread.

Thanks again for the tutorial.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Imppy:
Thanks work like a charm
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Galactic2:
Just when i was trying to force myself into liking chrome... you came and saved the day.

you might want to add the bookmarks sync apk to the OP as well.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
Cool, bookmark sync info added to OP.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] barondebxl:
Doesn't let me copy to the system/app folder with root explorer.:confused:

Edit: I did it! Love that browser!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Stadsport:
This. I don't understand why they couldn't have just fixed some of the minor issues with the Browser, added in a few features, and slapped a Chrome sticker on it.

I would like Chrome a lot more if the bookmarks manager wasn't garbage and it didn't lag for half a second every time you tried to scroll.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Locksmith81:
Top right on root explorer make sure is R/O not R/W
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
Cool you got it working:D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] barondebxl:
Yeah dude thanks a lot, best browser ever!

---------- Post added at 10:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ----------

Thanks a lot, that was the key
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
It might make you happy to know that all the scrolling issues in Chrome Android are fixed in Google's dev versions, They are currently ruuning version 25, we're still on v18.

The reason for the delay is that Google is unforking the Chrome project back into the open-source Chromium source, which is what AOSP browser is built on. Basically we will get the features of Chrome, with the latest performance updates of AOSP browser and hopefully more regular updates, just like on the Desktop, which is cool.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mobilehavoc:
Try Firefox Beta. Its quite good and no hacking needed
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Stadsport:
Really, this is interesting! Are those Dev builds available for download to the unwashed masses?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ksocoolwitit:
None of my bookmarks are labeled, and the icons/pictures not showing up. Anyone have this problem?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Tks for this!!! Works great on my N10!:)

Sent from my stock rooted Nexus 10
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Stadsport:
Labels are fine for me, but they won't get icon previews until you visit their respective sites.

And man, I also forgot how much easier on the battery the AOSP browser is.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
Unfortunately not, when Google have finished merging Chrome Android into Chromuim they could release future dev & beta versions, it all depends how they want to influence the 'experience'.

It is a big project, my best semi-educated guess is that it will be completed by early Q1 2013, as some logs mention Milestone 25 as the 'finish' of the upstreaming. I have a friend who has used the latest dev version of Chrome Android (25) on a Nexus 4, all they will say is that it is really good, I suspect there are XDA members who have seen it in action, but due to NDAs and professional integrity won't discuss it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Stadsport:
Thanks for the info. I was going nuts trying to find betas or nightlies or anything yesterday. Glad to hear there is at least progress being made to improve the browsing experience, even if it's potentially a long way out. For now I think I'm definitely going to stick with the AOSP browser!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ballu84:
I can't thank you enough. Every other browser sucked for me. I'm lovin this one!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] iamnotkurtcobain:
Is this working on Android 4.1.2 too?

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Stadsport:
I tried it on my TF300 (running CM10) and it did not work.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Chad_Petree:
Amazing! thank you! chrome is not ready for prime time yet, the scrolling is horrible :( it was a bad move for google to delete the stock browser and have chrome instead, it needs more polish
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 320flyboy320:
Thanks OP, working great....my goto browser now :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Luxferro:
@ sikagoon7

The script deletes files that will be needed for future OTA updates, like the one rolling out now. You should be renaming the files, not deleting them, so the user can rename them back if they want to update.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
Just as I predicted Google has confirmed that Chrome Android will get a major update before the end of 2012, and that by early 2013 all Chrome versions will follow the same release schedule.

Source: Official Chrome Google + feed

https://plus.google.com/+chrome/posts/e9HVLDwfjLr

Updated

Q. Chrome for Android is still at v18, while regular Chrome is at v23.

When will Chrome for Android catch up?﻿

A. Soon! We expect an update to Chrome for Android starting with a developer update to happen before the end of the year, and we’re actively working towards aligning releases across all platforms, including Android, starting early next year.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mayastig:
Full screen doesn't seem to work. When I switch between portrait to landscape there is an empty space that is locked, like the status bar is hidden.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Imppy:
What's the difference between this and previous version?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
Probably not much, there was no performance increase going from the AOSP browser 4.1.2 to 4.2, as the latest 4.2.1 update is so minor, it is unlikely Google has made any update. Google Chrome is in the gym at the moment doing squats and deadlifts for its upcoming release, before the end of the year, it will become as smooth as AOSP browser, yet with more advanced features. But as it is free, why not install 4.2.1 browser if you're curious.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Imppy:
Hmm I was wondering if it is possible to get an odex version?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bingunginter:
Can anybody put this to play store ?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bingunginter:
thanks sikagoon7,

can you make one with the browser sync apk included ? also if possible zip file to undo this changes.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
You guys may want to try Chrome again. Just (as in today) got an update with performance improvements and it's definitely smoother now.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Turbotab:
No benchmark improvement, scrolling still jerky on certain sites, it seems just to be a stability fix, to resolve FC reported on some devices running 4.2, I'm still waiting for my chrome christmas gift!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
Not sure about benchmarks, but it's definitely a lot smoother on my end. About matches AOSP for smoothness now IMO.