yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] Ace42:
All you have to do is enable this.

Edit: There's also this flag, though it shouldn't be necessary.

"chrome://flags/#force-enable-home-page-button"
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Thanks for the reply but I can't see the option in Bromite, its in Chrome though and flags does nothing too.
[Android Apps and Games] Ace42:
I'm using the latest version of bromite (arm64). What are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
70.0.3538.95
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
This version was released nearly a week ago
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Yeah got it from their website, is it out of date?
[Android Apps and Games] cssr:
That is the latest. Open Bromite, tap three dots at top right, tap settings and about half way down tap home page.
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
I'd suggest erasing all the data of Bromite (you will use bookmarks history etc) and try again. Maybe try when the next version is released too.

Until it's not reproducible it's not considered a bug.
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
I don't think Chromium supports a home page at all? It does have this "new tab" which in Bromite it should be the classic one, but as far as I know it's not possible to configure a page there.
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Not wanting to discuss other browsers, but as you've posted yourself in TugaBrowser thread, the dev there added home button in himself, I guess he could point you in direction of commit
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
You mean the specific commit from CAF repositories to add home button? I don't think it's that simple. There's no easy way to enable home button in latest Chrom* codebase, plus it has very little to do with privacy/security (the goals of Bromite). Furthermore, if it were to be added, other people would not want it, so you'd need to have an option to turn it off/on.

For all these reasons I am not going to pursue this
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
Bromite 63.0.3239.64 has been released
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
[MENTION=2932933]ouzowtf[/MENTION] if you try to install the wrong version (architecture or Android version mismatch), you might get that crash. Make sure it's the correct Android version.
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
I doubled checked, redownloaded and installed again the version already a few days ago, but it did not work.

Nevertheless, I downloaded the newest version from today and now it works again and even the open tabs are back :D
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
This is the second time that I have to download from Github instead of your website. It seems that the download is suspended:
[Android Apps and Games] b.roid:
no luck on getting up on xda labs yet? that would be great :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Chiefmanester:
Love Bromite, love the quickness, fluidity and simpleness of the browser (it's chrome with no ads!), but the latest update killed one of my regular sites to browse.

Don't chew me out but maybe the adblock/privacy settings may be too strong for a regular user. 4chan refuses to set up a connection in the latest Bromite update, but the version before loads it no problems (also no ads!)

Keep up the great work, would love to see my issue resolved if possible!
[Android Apps and Games] ticktock666:
I find using a dedicated 4chan app like overchan from f-droid much better.

Just saw the link to this browser in tugabrowser thread, and with the caf builds not updating recently I've decided to give this one a try.
[Android Apps and Games] onliner:
Hi, i don´t know if my request is viable (I have never developed browsers), but is it possible to add a night/dark mode like CAF or Samsung browsers?
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
The website redirects to github, they are exactly the same URLs.
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
Yes, it would be possible to solve it, but I need to know what URLs are being blocked. Can you open an issue on Github? I find it useful to track the problem and make some tests.

The reason is that I started updating the filters (they were several months old in NoChromo patch) so maybe there is some which is too strict (I am thinking of some uBlock Origin list for example)
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
I have had this request before, I have also seen the commits from CodeAurora that were enabling this theme. It is however some work to port it over to latest Chromium codebase.

If someone can find the patches that apply on a recent Chromium, I could check if they can be used in Bromite.
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
63.0.3239.78 has been released
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
Still as buggy as before. Cannot upload the .apk files
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
[MENTION=8753007]Chiefmanester[/MENTION] I have found the faulty filter rule that blocked completely 4chan, it will be fixed in next release (63.0.3239.85)
[Android Apps and Games] slyr114:
is there anyway to login to your own google account using this? Currently tells me the account already exists on this device. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Have you contacted [MENTION=2637227]blk_jack[/MENTION] about it?
[Android Apps and Games] marcdw:
Disabling the Home Button via the flags also removes the Home Page option in settings. That's why you probably don't see it. Re-enable the Home Button and the option will reappear.

You are right about the home button itself. It doesn't get removed from the bar.

Oh wait a minute. Do you by chance have the toolbar at the bottom? I did and can't get rid of the home button. Once I put the toolbar back at top the home button hiding does indeed work. So technically everything does work as expected.

Moto G5S Plus XT1806, OmniROM, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
[Android Apps and Games] :
The home button can be removed if you disable both of these flags -

Enable home page button to disable

Enable new tab page button to disable

Enable new tab page button introduces an alternative home icon on the toolbar/address bar.
[Android Apps and Games] marcdw:
Did the above, which works ofc with the top/default toolbar. No go for bottom dwellers it seems. [emoji2]

ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, /e/ v0.1 ROM, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, XDA Legacy
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Please see attached screenshots I don't have the option and flags are enabled, not sure how I removed them and not messed around with the toolbar location.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Disable the flag, Force stop the app, Re-Open Bromite, Enable the flag, Force stop again and re-open :good:
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Still nothing sadly, could a full wipe and install work which is a ballache due to my bookmarks.
[Android Apps and Games] abacate123:
Hi, in case anyone care, I made a Telegram Channel (with the GitHub Atom/RSS) so you can get notified there too when a release is out, on the go.
[Android Apps and Games] abelenki:
Bromite 70.0.3538.102 is released:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/tag/70.0.3538.102

changelog:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
[Android Apps and Games] :
Any substratum theme that works with Bromite ?

Used to work pre 70, but now it only gives errors everytime.
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Resolved with uninstall and reinstall latest version but still no option to enable it in the settings like Chrome oh well...
[Android Apps and Games] marcdw:
Yeah. It was mentioned in the Swift themes telegram group but so far each update of the themes hasn't added v70 support. I hoped/wished that some of the other themes would add Bromite support but nothing yet.

Moto G5S Plus XT1806, OmniROM, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
[Android Apps and Games] marcdw:
Guess I spoke too soon. Just updated Bromite and Swift Dark on this ROM. The theme compiled the Bromite v70 overlay this time. Guess we're good again.

ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v4.6 ROM, LlamaSweet 0.5 Kernel, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, XDA Legacy
[Android Apps and Games] rwxr-xr-xis:
Anyone else experiencing really sluggish performance? Scrolling through a page feels like hell, like it's skipping frames. I have a RN4x and I'm on 8.1
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
Try changing the flag #enable-scroll-anchor-serialization to disabled, it was changed as part of https://github.com/bromite/bromite/issues/171; I am against changing any of these flags not related to privacy...if you see that your issue is due to that, it should go back to the default of disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] rwxr-xr-xis:
I've turned scroll anchoring and smooth scrolling on an it seems to be much better now, freezes still happen but rarely
[Android Apps and Games] :
I guess it's respectively 70.0.3538.102 and 22.4 alright ? Want to be sure so I can buy the theme haha
[Android Apps and Games] marcdw:
Correct on the Bromite version. Swift Dark version was 22.3-n (Nougat) when I wrote. Let me update on the ROM running them...

Okay, 22.4 also good. Only oddity for me is that my theme accent is teal but in Bromite the accent is blue.

LG G3 D851, LiquidRemix v9.1.3 Oreo ROM, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
[Android Apps and Games] :
Can confirm it's working as I bought swift black (refunded it some days ago because of the issue)

Blue accent is from the theme, and I think it overrides the system default accent.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Bromite 70.0.3538.107 released :

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/tag/70.0.3538.107

Changelog ( ? ) :

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
[Android Apps and Games] Pseudonym:
Wow scrolling is a lot better now. Where's the changelog btw?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Right, doesn't seem to be up at the moment and I haven't gone over the commits to see what's changed.
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
Changelog for .107

- added adaptive icon

- do not change randomisation at each call

- do not enable #enable-scroll-anchor-serialization by default
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Can't find much info on this so could someone tell me what bromite webview is and how it compares to Android system webview? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
Read the first post...

The SystemWebView package contains the core browser/rendering engine of Bromite and its same features; it offers the possibility to replace the default browser component for the whole Android system.
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
My bad, missed that link. Still doesn't explain to me why I'd use it over Android system webview though.
[Android Apps and Games] fitittome:
Because many apps use webview for web access. This will bypass all the privacy and adblock addons you have carefully installed into your default browser. Google are a sneaky as f*%k on their mission to get anything they can on you. Bromite webview helps you counteract this. :)
[Android Apps and Games] DEVILOPS 007:
Oh so it's kind of a webview proxy in a way? Does this affect internet speed or website loading times at all or basically is the same as android system webview but bypasses all the bad stuff? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] nussbaum:
Same minus bad stuff.
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
I'm having the same issues too but this time on the Oneplus 6T, I've updated to the latest version and it seems the same and Chrome has the same issue for some reason. Disabling Javascript seems to work and it is a lot smoother, anything else I can try?

I've also downloaded the latest Chromium as a test and that seems fine.

Edit: Chrome actually seems alright when I checked again this morning
[Android Apps and Games] abelenki:
Bromite 71.0.3578.72 is released:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/tag/71.0.3578.72

changelog:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
Can someone install the ARM64 V8 version?

Downloaded three times already (1 x via F-Droid, 2 x via GitHub), but only get to see the "app not installed" error.

//Edit: worked after the sixth try...
[Android Apps and Games] zputnyq:
Maybe you can try its website too (https://www.bromite.org). Just in case if there is a problem.

I haven't experienced any problem there :)
[Android Apps and Games] neo_mat:
Hello

I do not have notification with bromite 71.0.3578.72 ?

Is someone can try if notification works ? http://www.bennish.net/web-notifications.html

(All notifications for bromite is enabled in my notification options)

And also, is there an easy way to change useragent. For now I use chrome-command-line but I prefer a variable like firefox :)

Great thanks

(sorry for my bad english)
[Android Apps and Games] abelenki:
Bromite 71.0.3578.76 is released:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/tag/71.0.3578.76

changelog:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md (currently empty)
[Android Apps and Games] csagan5:
That website is of no use anymore, web notifications only work on secure (HTTPS) pages since Chromium 62, see upstream: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=779612

Edit: try using the https:// version (and tell the author of that website to redirect the HTTP version to HTTPS). One that I verified it works some time ago is this one: https://web-push-book.gauntface.com/demos/notification-examples/
[Android Apps and Games] Dronzerr:
is this app has Dark mod?

if yes

how to enable it?
[Android Apps and Games] fitittome:
If I want to check out extensions on the Chrome Web Store, what's the process? Is there a yalp-like alternative?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
There is no extension support in Android.

Edit : Meaning for Bromite, Chromium, Chrome... Firefox does have extension support in Android.
[Android Apps and Games] fitittome:
Blimey, I never picked up on that. I think I just assumed it would work on Chromebook! lol. Control is almost total.
[Android Apps and Games] abelenki:
Bromite 71.0.3578.85 is released:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/tag/71.0.3578.85

changelog:

https://github.com/bromite/bromite/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md (currently empty)
[Android Apps and Games] carlos974:
What's up ?
[Android Apps and Games] Pseudonym:
Why always empty
[Android Apps and Games] nussbaum:
Probably just rebuilds based on newer chromium sources, see there for changelog.
[Android Apps and Games] gunkids:
this app have a too big size
[Android Apps and Games] onliner:
Same as Chromium, Chrome, Brave, Kiwi, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
lol kiwi is not big app. It's smaller and saves less userdata and cache than other apps. I wonder why bromite got kicked out of play store. Kiwi browser blocks ads better than bromite.

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Yandex browser supports Chrome and Firefox extension.

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You have to use yandex browser inorder to use add-ons. Yandex supports Chrome, firefox and opera add-ons.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Bromite was never in Play Store in the first place. It was and always will be Available through XDA, F-Droid only.
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
i didn't know that
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
FYI, You are interacting with other Bromite users rather than the developer (who does not participate actively here) so you can refer to it as the app we all use rather than "your app".

I can understand wanting an app to have a small storage resource footprint but I think that you may not be aware of the origins and intentions of Bromite - which are explained in the original posts of this thread and the resources linked therein (recommended reading).

In short:

- Origins = Chromium (hence similar size).

- Intentions = Privacy and Security (hence, at least the extra storage space is not occupied by as many privacy invading bits that would be found in most other browsers).
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Do you actually trust Yandex with whatever dubious hack they've implemented to support extensions ? Mozilla and Google are hardly perfect and malicious extensions routinely make it through. Adding an unsanctioned developer's additional target layer for attack hardly seems reasonable.

Just like Dolphin supporting flash, that's not a feature, it is opening a wide gaping hole in security. ( That had been wisely shut. )

None of the serious Chrom* browsers have extension support.

And no, whatever it is, the reason is not potential damage to Google's advertising business, because for one thing they support extensions in desktop versions, already ban ad-blockers in the Play Store, which is where 99% of users get software, and on top of that unfortunately the number of power users blocking advertising can be counted in a few millions at best, while users at large are counted in billions at this point. ( Not a Google fan myself, I run Android without their services and treat them like an infectious disease, by the way. )
[Android Apps and Games] Ace42:
What's with the obsession over size? We're talking about a difference of a few MB. Firefox and Bromite are within punching range. Both build cache over time - as a browser should - but if anyone is stressed over < 1GB it's time for a new device. It's not the responsibility of a Dev to ensure users own hardware that can store their apps.

I admit Bromite is far from a "lite" browser. It's not like the AOSP browser, or Lineage's. Privacy is its main concern, and CS has plugged many holes in that area. Yandex, unlike Bromite and Kiwi, appears to be closed source. And for a reason, data harvesting is present. Their policy grants them access to a lot of information, seems like a nosy browser to me...
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
With apologies for some OT, I agree with you about the larger logic and most of the fine points but...

Bromite at 76MB (app only) compared to one of my alternatives, Naked Browser at 45MB (app only) is a big difference especially when extrapolated across all apps on the device.

I'm surprised to hear this so frequently in a community where there is also much interest in getting more out of less resources to buck against an industry's attempts at forced obsolescence, but that difference of opinion does not bother me as much as the fact that the notion of 1GB RAM being too small is in part needlessly industry driven. Android OS (without various kernel tweaks) often kills apps even when there is enough memory to run them - eg massive app killing on 1GB RAM device when 75MB app is run while there is over 200 MB available RAM.

+1, Now I'm back on the same wavelength with you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ouzowtf:
From what I tested Kiwi seems to be no better in terms of data harvesting. Search suggestions are routed through the kiwi browser page and it connects to Facebook, Google and other adservers, although "ads are blocked".
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
im not talking about size of apk. im talking about the userdata and the cache these apps saves in my phone. look at the screenshot, i installed kiwi after reseting my phone on dec 6 and check the bromite screenshot which i installed just now. look at the difference,
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
above all im not worried about hackers because im just a normal 13 years old girl with only ebooks and some games in my phone. if they want to hack and steal something from phone, all they will get is only mp3 files and some english tv serials. if the hackers try to open my camera, ive digital welbeing in my phone and all the useless apps are paused. and they cant be opened i unless resume it.

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and firefox and browsers based on firefox engine are not in my mind. they wont get installed in my phone, ever. because the moment i install firefox or firefox based browser, they save 80mb+ userdata in my phone before i even open it.

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i thought hes the dev of bromite which is why i said yandex is my second browser. i dont have yandex too. only 3rd party browser ive in my phone is kiwi. because its the only browser that saves less cache and userdata in my phone. all the others apps i have tried are stores more than 500mb data in my phone, which will make it hard for my device to handle clearing it.

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if you people worry about privacy, you shouldnt even use smart phone. youre not fully protected, even your phone calls gets recorded by your sim card network. you have 0 privacy in this smart phone world,
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
That's all well and good and may serve to indicate that Bromite is just not for you, however the rule to read OPs and and search for answers applies to all of us whether we be 13, 33 or 93 years old ;). Even being normal is not an exemption. :)

Some of the answers you seek are available in that material but to summarize what is contained in the OPs (again). This thread is specifically about Bromite which is a specifically tweaked Chromium variant that is focused on security and privacy. If that is not what you want in the existing storage foot print then keep searching XDA and other resources for what you want.
[Android Apps and Games] neo_mat:
Great thanks for reply,

In fact, I Don't know why but I use https facebook site with bromite and notification does not work correctly. I try with your chromium build and no problem :)

And also, is there an easy way to change useragent. For now I use chrome-command-line but I prefer a local variable like Firefox. Because use chrome-command-line affect all chromium base browser.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] nussbaum:
If you want browsing like at your desktop, then install Firefox or Fennec from Fdroid store. Add umatrix extension to control scripts and third party junk. Disable diskcache via "about:config" to save your internal flash memory.
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
People gets annoyed when they are not able to answer.

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Thanks, i tried firefox and its working. Fennec didnt get installed in my phone. I am using android pie.
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
guys and girls ... I guess you need to chill a bit.

The last posts were slowly getting warmer and warmer reason why have been removed and I would suggest you to stop going off-topic, it seems like some can`t handle it so better without it.

Posts related to development, constructive feedback is always welcome but keeping on comparing and suggesting different apps looks like beating a dead horse, not welcomed. If the development thread doesn`t make you happy, better leave it.

Thanks for listening, carryon and enjoy the forums.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
I believe you have been mostly well behaved, but do keep the posts on-topic or people will think you're just a troll trying to irritate others. Discussing or recommending other software can be done only if it relates directly to Bromite, which is what this thread is about.
[Android Apps and Games] saltgirl:
I'm not going off topic, I will be happy to use bromite if it saves less cache in my phone.. i really love it's user interface.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
The developer is not active here. You can find the link to Bromite's site and GitHub page in the OP ( fist post ), and GitHub is probably the best place for direct contact, bug reports, or feature requests.