yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
That shouldn't matter as you aren't modifying the system partition at all.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] augie7107:
So, which partition contains the System/App folder?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] needachange:
Working perfectly on my Nexus 4 4.3 stock.....flash too.

Only if that progress bar graphical error could be removed.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] drziddo:
There is a problem parsing the package.

In both downloads the same.

Please fix it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
Are you running 4.3?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] needachange:
I didn't have that problem.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bobchomac:
Anyone who gets invalid zip error - do not download the zip with a download manager like the one es file manager provides - instead copy the URL and paste in a browser, go to media fire and download the zip from there.

This aosp browser is ways smoother then chrome on my n7. I wonder why they chose to replace it with chrome..

Thanks a lot op!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
Does not work package invalid
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] NemysysS3:
Help

Using SGS3 unable to locate the below file.. Does it exist for me or am I unable to install this browser?

1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Dr. F0rky:
The AOSP Browser is one of the reasons I'm using custom roms :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] needachange:
Thank God we got this method. I'm happy being away from custom ROMs.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] add12364:
App not installed on nexus 10 4.3

Sorry, I figured it out.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ROFLkopter:
Downloaded through Chrome on my device, installed ES File Manager as instruction says, installed the BrowserProviderProxy thing, rebooted and installed the two files as stated and it all works perfectly fine for me. Thanks for this, I missed the AOSP browser when I came back to stock
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shadehh:
Jeeez man this is amazing!! Thanks a bunch
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mandhir.s.bajwa:
tried the steps and browser worked in first go. thanks a ton
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
Does not work

Sent Via XDA (MIUI NEXUS 4)...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] SloppyFloppy:
thx
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] OneDream:
Seems to be working fine for me! Thanks a lot.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bleys121:
I am having the same issue with the address bar being messed up. Any solution? I have used the link in the first post to install. I don't see version. I also have pie controls unturned on in second gen nexus 7.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
Hmm. I didn't have this issue on my nexus 7 on stock. I run cm now but ran stock for the first few weeks.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] trvbone:
Can't get this installed for the life of me, installed rebooted then installed the other 2 apks each time they say failed.

Edit: got it woo hoo!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] robertogl:
have this pie control?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
Its the stock aosp browser .. Since that feature comes on aosp browser, yes ut has quick controls

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (stock 4.3).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Fidelator:
Worked like a charm on my N10 running 4.3, thank you man.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] supguise:
If you have anything enabled in the Accessibility menu in System settings, such as Light Flow, you will get that bug.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] valent|n0:
anyone that claim flash is working

can you play video from project free tv or vodly?

it froze for me...

flash works fine if you just check the version , or run some flash website test.

but when I try to open putlocker or sockshare aosp browser just froze
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] APowerr:
works on my stock nexus 4. great post!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spicydicy:
Would there be any reason that I can no longer browse in incognito mode? It was working in the browser earlier.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] muthafuq:
Cant Find browserproviderproxy

I have a rooted Kindle Fire HD 7 running Paranoid Android and I am in the system app files and do not see or rather do not have browserproviderproxy is there another name for this? Android 4.2.2 i believe and if you need anything let me know. :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
You are running paranoid android. You already should have the aosp browser. No need to install it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sirmarcelot:
About the issue with the address bar:

Do you have any lockscreen widgets? I think I only had this issue when I was using one of those (dont remember which one - one of those "notification in lockscreen"). Try removing and the issue should be gone.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] davekeeling5:
Great work. Installed on my n4 and n7. Loads better than chrome.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mrbeardy:
Paranoid Android builds of 4.3 seem to have omitted the Browser Agent option from their settings, so theres one reason to use this :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spicydicy:
Anyone? It still is there on my n7, but the n4 its no longer an option.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Mou1908:
Thanks, it worked on my Nexus 7 with Android 4.3 :thumbup:

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Angus66:
I'm having the same problem.

I used the 11.1 version found here. I used version 11.1.115.69. Is that what everyone else used?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
Flashed stock 4.2.2 then ota to 4.3 and now this browser works thank you
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Angus66:
I had 4.3 on my device already - could that be the issue?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
It could be the issue

Before flashing 4.2.2, try rooting your 4.3 with n-cry tool from xda and try this it might work
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ratamacue:
ES file Explorer is throwing an error on the zip file: file exception/bad zip file.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] junglebungle:
Works perfectly thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AcuraKidd:
I did everything to get this browser working with flash and am just about ready to give up.

It keeps crashing when u visit a flash site.

I flashed 4.2.2 then did ota to 4.3 then installed browser and flash, and it still crashes....

I'm now on cleanrom 4.0 and have browser working but I uninstalled flash. Anyone got suggestions on how to get flash working?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ratamacue:
Archive is corrupt or password is incorrect error when trying to unzip using Easy Unrar.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spicydicy:
Does anyone else have this issue?

When opening a new tab, I always have to sign into Google, and then allow access in the permission request pop up screen as well.

Not a huge issue, but slightly weird.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
+1 here

Go to ur browser settings, general and set the home page to http://google.com/ to fix that

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (stock 4.3).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] lazer155:
I tried following the instructions in the OP to install this. I left out the bookmark sync option. However once I go to install the actual aosp browser apk, it says app not installed. I've tried re-downloading and repeating the steps several times and I always get the same error. It worked when I was on JRW66V but ever since I upgraded to Y, I've been getting this error.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spicydicy:
So obvious, I feel dumb for not looking at that as one of the culprits.

Thanks a ton for that!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
It works on Y...im on Y.

So please follo wthe instruction, and dont forget to reboot

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (stock 4.3).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] olyloh6696:
Just wondering, when we get the OTA update to 4.4 in the future, will we have to have a new patched 4.4 version if this browser or should it still be working fine?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
You may have to reinstall the new browser proxy provider from system directory but the browser file from 4.3 should still work if there are no major changes. I will try to update it to the latest though when I get a chance.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] olyloh6696:
Thanks for the reply mate! You a really have done a fantastic job, I really wouldn't have enjoyed my N4 experience if I was limited to Chrome.

Thanks a lot!!!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] leafs44:
GE S4

I have a GPe S4 running absolutely stock and when I go to install BrowserProviderProxy it works. Then after I reboot I go to install the browser and that doesn't install. Anybody know what to do? I am so desperate to get AOSP browser without rooting.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Dr. F0rky:
Does this work on the JWR66Y build?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] anonymous724:
Yeah, it works great. I just installed it :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
If browser proxy provider install successfully that means something is wrong. I recommend uninstalling it, then rebooting, and trying to install the browser without it. The google play editions may not have browserproxyprovider installed by default.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] leafs44:
Thanks for the response, but how should I uninstall browserproviderproxy when it is a system app?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
There are only two files in the zip... Is the first post no longer valid?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] flyers27:
have things changed.... there are only two files in the zip. Do we just add the apk to our sd card now?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] GedBlake:
Hi, steeltoe... flyers27...

Been running this on my Nexus 7 since the beginning of August... and as far as I know there have only ever been two files in the .zip...

signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk

...and...

BookmarksSyncAdapter-blackhand1001.apk

I just re-downloaded the .zip again, and compared the MD5 checksums with my copy from August, and nothing has changed. It's still the same .zip.

Just follow the installation instructions in blackhand1001's first post on this thread.

Rgrds,

Ged.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] :
Thanks for the reply. I realized my mistake but couldn't delete or edit my post. Thanks again.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] flyers27:
thanks, up and running. Quick question i couldnt find an answer to.... is it possible for the browser to have a home page button on the main screen?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 26.2man:
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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] darkic:
Definetely works, I just did it. Thank you!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jsomething:
thanks so much for this.. just installed it on my new lte 7 and it works great. always put it on my wife's smallupda te n7 tthat's not rooted. my old 7 I rooted pretty much just for this. as I like the stock rom these days. just can not stand chrome browser, I'd tried the aftermarket browers, Firefox doesn't reflow text right. sky fire 4.0 does but has other issues. Skyfire 5.0 looks just llike the aosp browser but without the user agent and no flash.

I figured updates are coming soon to the mobile 7's and it's a pain to unroot and reroot after every small update. and on my old 7 if left a system update hanging. it would cause battery issues.

thanks again. and I just can't believe chrome is the default browser and it lacks something as simple as reflowing text so you can actually read a Web page. ugh Google. sometimes haha
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] BoneXDA:
Will installing this (browser only) affect my Chrome settings and system bookmarks on my Nexus 4?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 109place:
Thanks :good:, worked great on my stock nexus 4, android 4.3
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Crossvxm:
Err...how do we HTC owners get this working? I have a 4.1.1 based device and it doesn't have that app you mentioned in the System/app folder. Guessing cause HTC and there stinking sense killed it. And I'm not rooted BTW (long story, big hassel to root)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] igotgame:
I just wanted to say this is the greatest thread I've found in a long time. One of the main reasons I root was to add AOSP browser and now on my new Nexus 7 2013 edition running 4.3, I don't feel the need to even root the device any longer.

EXCELLENT WORK!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DaveyBoy2002:
how does one uninstall browserproviderproxy if it correctly installs? all i get with your apks is "not installed" following your directions on the HTC one Google edition. I found another APK and it installs, but as soon as the browser loads it crashes back to the homescreen... :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 1slow4G:
WOW! super easy.. THANKS!!!!

How can i get the flash player apk like in the video
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] igotgame:
Just Google Android flash player apk... you'll see it
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 1slow4G:
Awesome. Its up an running. Thanks!

Sent from my neXus⁴
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cranfordr:
Works perfectly!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 1slow4G:
smoother than chrome thats for sure! chrome disabled now
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Drpunch:
First off, thanks for the hard work on getting this browser to work without root. Really impressive.

However, I am having trouble getting my bookmarks synced. I've installed the Bookmarks Sync.apk but it does not want sync my bookmarks for some reason. I tried re-installing both the sync app as well as the browser and it will not work. Some help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Is there a way to get Full Desktop instead of mobile sites with this browser?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] GedBlake:
Hi, galaxys...

Yes, there is a way.

Go to, (in the browser)...

SETTINGS>>ADVANCED>>scroll down to USER AGENT>> tap on it and select DESKTOP.

Rgrds,

Ged.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Thanks Ged, but I don't have a User Agent option? My aosp browser was cooked in the rom RBJ. Maybe I'll flash this one...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] GedBlake:
No problem, galaxys... yeah, some AOSP browsers don't have the User Agent option.

And by the way, you don't actually flash this one. It's installed... in a rather peculiar way, involving installing (and yet not installing) the BrowserProviderProxy.apk which should already be in /system/app... this should fail (this is only the installation procedure I know of who's successful outcome is partially dependent on failure!:).)

And then installing (normally) the two APKs in blackhand1001's .zip archive.

Anyway... you've probably read the OP's original post and instructions... so you'll know what I'm on about.

And it works great on my Nexus 7.

Rgrds,

Ged.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 1slow4G:
In browser, open the menu and select open in desktop
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
I found "Request Desktop Site" when I turn off Quick Controls. So you can not have both?

Also once checked will it stick when closing the browser & on reboots?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 1slow4G:
If I'm not mistaken, it will open in mobile as default. So no it will not stick to desktop mode when reopened
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Just tested and you're correct it goes back to mobile. I might try a different browser like Naked...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jjdavola:
When I went to install browserproviderproxy.apk on my unrooted phone, it actually installed. :confused:

I rebooted anyway and then when I went to install the browser it says "Parsing error There is a problem parsing the package message"??

I then installed browserproviderproxy.apk again and it installed fine and I rebooted and had the same issue.

Any thoughts?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ssilviu:
Ive just tried to install the apk, and i get "App not installed". Any thoughts?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jjdavola:
Did you read the OP? That's normal. Now reboot and do the rest.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ssilviu:
I have done everything like in the OP. But when i install browserproviderproxy, it says App installed.

I have a note 3.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] chevo21:
Bookmark Sync

I managed to get bookmark sync working, just go to Settings/Accounts: Google. Then Enter where your account is and you'll see all your syncs, just enable the sync for "browser" .
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] psouza4:
Same problem here, Verizon Galaxy Note III (SM-N900V).

Step (1) installs fine (it actually gives us two options, whether we want the new permissions or all). Either way, this step does NOT produce an error.

Step (2) is a reboot -- no problem there.

Step (3) signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk fails to install ("Application not installed"). Logcat revals a warning "Cannot obtain root" java.io.IOException 'Error running exec()' when 'unregisterURListener() is called'.

Step (4) installs fine.

So ... not sure what to do from here, but doesn't seem to work for everyone. Would love it if you had any ideas...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] toker_X1:
Same here on SM-9005 European model. Using Dolphin for now, phone is not 'rooted'.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] skanj:
Same for me on unrooted european note 3.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] GBP85:
Have you tried to finish the steps that are in the OP? It may still work.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DaBe77:
I have an unrooted Nexus 7 (Jelly Bean 4.3) and i have done everything like in the OP and it works fine here! :D thx !!!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] olyloh6696:
I wonder of this will still work when we get the OTA update for KitKat
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] recDNA:
Sounds like it doesn't work at all on the note 3

Beamed from my Galaxy Note 3
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Is there a way to change my bookmarks list order?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EfrainTrejo:
Thanks dude works great on N4 and 2013 N7
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dieorlivetrying:
Considering the step that fails is the installation of the browser itself, I don't see what you mean by "might still work". It's not in my app drawer, if that's what you mean.

AT&T Note 3 here.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Samzebian:
Tried everything, changing permissions to 644, using this version and another one called browser.apk, installing and not installing but just copying the app, several reboots and no luck on my Verizon note 3
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kywildcat:
Thank you

Works great on the Nexus 10, crashes instantly on my first gen Nexus 7.

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kunaljsk:
Thanks...Its working on my nexus7 4.3 (not rooted)

I downloaded files from the link but es file manager wouldn't open it...saying bad file error

then i tried the following steps:

1) downloaded the files from the link on my pc

2) unzipped and tried to transfer "signedBrowser_blackhand1001.apk" file to nexus from pc via usb but was unable to do so coz N7 accepts only music and videos files transfer via usb

3) i renamed the file "signedBrowser_blackhand1001.apk" on pc to "signedBrowser_blackhand1001.mp3" and then it got transferred to N7 via usb

4) then again renamed the file "signedBrowser_blackhand1001.mp3" on my nexus7 to "signedBrowser_blackhand1001.apk" using es file manager

5) and finally followed the steps mentioned by blackhand1001 and... it installed and worked without a glitch

thanks blackhand1001....I didn't have to root my N7 for asop browser
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cinner:
This browser will not install on the Nexus 5. You can succesfully install browserproviderproxy.apk (without the error mentioned in the OP), but signedBrowser_blackhand1001.apk fails to install.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AcuraKidd:
kinda off topic, but does anyone know if the Nexus 5 has the stock tethering options? like over wifi and usb?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Langduscher:
+1

Would love to know how to get the AOSP browser on my N5 :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spicydicy:
I would love to know as well.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hjjfffaa:
Does anyone know if this works on the HTC One Play Edition? I tried installing the BrowserProxy.apk that was in the system folder and it worked even though it was not supposed to. I then restarted and tried to install the browser to see if it'd work anyway and it would not install.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] @rbiter:
Have y'all tried aosp browser installer from the play store? Even has option to install with chrome sync.

sent from my sm-9005.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
Cuz u need root for that, and the point of this thread is that u didn't needed root.

For all of u that can't install because u are using a samsung device or htc, try this browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser

Its exactly the same, doesn't need root but doesnt have bookmarks sync

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (4.3).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Cinner:
Tried it on the Nexus 5, crashes at start.

---------- Post added at 02:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:17 PM ----------

I got the AOSP browser working on Android 4.4 on the Nexus 5, thanks to a (Dutch) post on Tweakers.net. You have to root your device for using this simple method:

1. Download latest Parandroid ROM which includes a very recent AOSP browser, open the ZIP copy browser.apk from /system/app/ to the internal storage on your device. I attached browser.apk to this post so you can save yourself the trouble of downloading the Parandroid ROM if you want.

2. Using ES File explorer (or another root explorer on your device), copy browser.apk to /system/app/ on your device. Then, make sure its read/write properties are set to 644 (by viewing the properties of browser.apk you just copied to /system/app/).

3. In /system/app/, rename browserProviderProxy.apk to browserProviderProxy.apk.bak, which has the same effect as deleting it.

4. Reboot, and you should be done. Enjoy a great browser.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Langduscher:
As mentioned in the Dutch Tweakers forum, this worked flawlessly :good:

Too bad Google f*cked up the ASOP browser, wanted it because it has textflow - not anymore. There are other little quirks but this is a dealbreaker for me.

Opera does have textflow, for those interested (tried almost any other browser out there).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Chad_Petree:
Is there hope for a new version that works on the nexus 5 with 4.4 without root? :crying::confused:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (4.3).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Crossvxm:
Eww but that version is so altered and slower than the one we get.

Hey, Chrome feels heavy, so its the least for now.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] C4SCA:
This version is exactly the same as the aosp one.... What are u talking about?!

sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (4.3).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PostMeridianLyf:
Keeps force closing on me =(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logger:
I updated to OTA 4.3 a couple of days ago, having cleared Google Services Framework to trigger it. (N4 is totally stock BTW)

Seemingly this has the side effect of flushing the N4 from the My Devices list at Google play https://play.google.com/settings?hl=en

After the update I had to Remove my Google Acc from the N4 and log back into it again to get the play store functioning again. Over twenty four hours later and still no sign of my N4 back in My Devices though.

Q. Will my N4 eventually return to the My Devices list spontaneously, or is there something else I must do, to have this happen?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Broooooook:
Have you tried to install an app from google play on your N4 ? Just my guess, maybe that would "tell" google that you've got a new device. I could be wrong though...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logger:
Yes I have. I can successfully install apps from Play on the N4. I cannot of course from the PC because my N4 is not listed any more ;-(

Still no sign of my N4 in the same google account when accessed from a web browser on my desktop. In there I can see my Nexus 1, My Xoom and old HTC desire . But no N4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zuozzy:
I have the same problem,after I cleared Google Services Framework,both my nexus 7 and nexus 4 disappeard from the "My Devices" list at Google play,but after logging back,only my nexus 7 returned to the "My Devices" list at Google play.I tried to install apps in my nexus 4,but still no sign of my nexus 4 in the "My Devices" list:(