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[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
I'm running into bugs.

-Top stories in Google search still don't work when you disable AMP

-Bottom toolbar disappears occasionally while navigating Google search website. It turns white. Navigating back makes it reappear. Using Diamond Black theme.

-Scrolling not smooth. I checked chrome://gpu and saw Native GpuMemoryBuffers was disabled and I re-enabled via command line and it's smooth now.

-Many bugs remain: safebrowsing broken, opening links gives navigation error, after prolonged browsing it stops loading pages altogether, Diamond Black theme buttons too dark, pages load slower than before, pages can't load after update

I think overall this is worse than the previous version because it's a hybrid and it proves that a full rebase is better than mix and match.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Yep. ClassyShark shows 4 trackers and Exodus 2. However they're all Google and I have Adguard DNS as my default. Just for good measure I added Energized Ultimate in the browser adblock settings. If you use android and don't want Google to track you then you've got a battle you can't win.

Look, I'm not trying to promote Soul Browser on this thread but there are a lot of bugs in Kiwi and I'm not the only one complaining. If Arnaud is aware he can fix them and maybe add some of the stuff Soul offers.

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I don't know.
[Android Apps and Games] knpk13:
How do you re-enable gpumemorybuffers and what does it do? I'm unsure if my scrolling is not smooth because of the GPU buffer thing or a lack of support for 90hz displays.

My main browser is chrome, but I wanted to use extensions so I try to use kiwi when possible if it works. Really don't get how 3rd party browsers have extensions support but official chrome doesn't. I also want black (not grey) for dark mode so I use substratum but apparently Google encrypted chrome's resources with v84 so I can't theme it.

I just checked out this thread because I heard Kiwi Browser got a new update after like a year (thought it was discontinued) but I can't figure out why development was paused and resumed from searching the thread. Can someone fill me in?

From what I've read, seems like kiwi is sticking with chrome 77 because because later versions have missing features (can't say I've noticed any missing features personally)?
[Android Apps and Games] gg2001:
Yup you're right. Just two trackers and both Google's (coming from opera mini it's almost nothing ?) Anyway I block them with this wonderful tool https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager (root required)

Effectively it's difficult to avoid trackers but it's good to at least know they exist

I'll keep Soul as a secondary browser, it's an amazing lightweight browser. So thank you for bringing it to our attention.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Same here. Samsung is my main browser for secure stuff and I use Soul (used to be Kiwi) for quick stuff. I don't even sign into my Google account on Soul.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Kiwi supports 90 Hz
[Android Apps and Games] Asiaboy89:
Then it should be no problem, if Apps have trackers or ads. I have also dns.adguard.com as my default DNS on my phone and this blocks all trackers, so don't worry.

Install the TrackerControl App (https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/control-trackers-ads-t4161821) without enabled Adguard DNS (set to automatic) and open some apps, where you know, that they track you. TrackerControl will record the track-activities and show you. Then enable Adguard DNS in your phone settings and open the same apps again and look, what TrackerControl App will find. I can tell you, nothing. Because Adguard DNS blocks all attempts to track you.

So after I found out, that Adguard DNS blocks all trackers, I don't worry anymore, when I find good apps, but they are full of trackers/ads.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
Did you find out how to enable it? Scrolling is a bit choppy compared to the Quadea build (which itself is not as good as Soul Browser ). What I could find mostly dealt with desktop versions. [MENTION=5207157]Trickymaster[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] exnokiafan:
Hey, I feel a bit dumb asking this but: where can I download the most up-to-date version of Kiwi Browser? :)
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src/releases Personally I download from the Telegram channel.
[Android Apps and Games] exnokiafan:
Thank you mate! I thought it was dead :)
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Thanks for the tip. I installed and ran it. It's basically a real-time version of ClassyShark from F-Droid and, yes, Adguard DNS blocks virtually everything.

My setup has several adblock redundancies with my VPN having an adblocker, my router using Adguard DNS IP's and all my devices using Adguard as default too. However, when I switch over to NextDNS as my default it absolutely hammers Soul Browser and all sorts of errors pop-up requiring me to bypass the unsafe page warnings (for virtually every website) multiple times. My NextDNS is setup really strong so I think I'll have to step it down a few notches but the issue doesn't arise when using other browsers so that's something to keep in mind when using Soul.
[Android Apps and Games] teostar:
I thought this latest update was chrome 85?
[Android Apps and Games] knpk13:
Base is chromium 77. User agent is chrome 85 for compatibility. According to kiwi://version
[Android Apps and Games] Yippee-ki-yay:
It's weird I don't get any update from the playstore and from the browser it shows that there is a new one today.
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow Death:
The dev actually responded to one of the reviews on his app that complained about what Mozilla did with Firefox. He said that the direction that they took motivated them to work on kiwi. Realistically it sounds like they got burnt out with all the work that they did.
[Android Apps and Games] mayday2:
I am happy with a few minutes after getting the update from Play:crying:

I have switched to Edge anyway but I missed the bottom URL bar in Kiwi.
[Android Apps and Games] Mankiw:
In Android Kiwi browser is the best by far. I'm happy to see Kiwi alive again and expect the updates will continue.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
New update!

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Play Store version for you

https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src/releases/tag/255926599
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Btw Chrome 85 does support horizontal tab switcher and many invisible flags. The official flag is gone but the code is still there and you can enable by command line.
[Android Apps and Games] Mankiw:
When I try to access to AliExpress I have this error:

I cannot put outside links, it's ridiculous... an image verification... even more ridiculous.
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
Fortunately works, ridiculously well.
[Android Apps and Games] Mankiw:
Sorry my friend but I have "another" opinion. When I registered I did an image verification, I supposed that I had to pass the image verification to avoid bots in the Forum when I registered, but I have to do the same in each message I send to avoid bots in the forum, again, again and again? In each message? what for?

So, it works RIDICULOUSLY.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
Try to disable Kiwis adblocking for this specific webpage. Any other mod you are using (adblocker like AdAway; Xposed;...)?
[Android Apps and Games] Mankiw:
I have problems to access to AliExpress, even when I disable Ublock origin, in the last update of Kiwi Browser, no issues with other browsers.

On the other hand, I cannot put links or attach images and the Captcha all the times in this forum (with uBlock enable or disable). So I cannot give all the info about this issue.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
I am not talking about the UBlock Origin Extension, Kiwi has ist own adblocking feature. Try to disable this one also. If the issue still persist, the best way would be to grab a proper log file and create a GitHub issue.
[Android Apps and Games] Mankiw:
Thank you. Done in Github.
[Android Apps and Games] Crazy_Oni:
Got an persisting Problem. If im Viewing a Video in landscape mode at incognito Modus, my others tabs will show up at the left corner/Side.

Xiaomi Mi 9 with xiaomi.eu MIUI 12.2

Gesendet von meinem MI 9 mit Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Safebrowsing is still not working. The toggle is still in Privacy settings but safebrowsing does not trigger on malware or test sites.

I hope it is the next thing he fixes. I can't see it being more than pointing at the updated database. Google probably changed the URL and that's it.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Would be nice to have extensions(adblock) working in incognito if this is being worked on again. But I guess xda is not the place now, git is
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Is there a way to invert this behavior:

"Cookie acceptance

Automatically accepts lots of "Please this is GDPR, and cookie, and blablabla" messages.

It's not perfect yet, as many websites have added GDPR messages lately."

That is to reject instead of accept?
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Technically it doesn't accept but rather ignore (by not taking action). Technically, websites that still serve you the cookies after that, are violating the law as they didn't gather your consent.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Awesome, thanks for the info! Appreciating the renewed support & updates too, especially seeing what a wreck Firefox has become!
[Android Apps and Games] knpk13:
Found this interesting post about firefox.

http://calpaterson.com/mozilla.html

Also yeah opting out of the GDPR dialogs is a lot more work, you have to click on the opposite of accept and wade through a bunch of options manually. I wonder if they still gather data despite that, or even if you use the auto "ignore" option in kiwi.
[Android Apps and Games] Surfinette:
I have a major problem with the implementation of text reflow in Kiwi: when zooming in, only the text is being enlarged, not the pictures. There is no such issue with other browsers that have implemented text reflow, such as Opera.

I hope this can be fixed in Kiwi, because text reflow is a rare feature, but a must have for me.

Otherwise, Kiwi is perfect.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Example site/screenshot? The cluse is in the name, surely? Text reflow.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
I've cleared the app cache via Android, I've cleared site storage, and yet I'm still getting this in storage:

I've no idea what freetrade.io is, I've never visited the monzo community, definitely don't have a PiHole setup, never been to culture.pl etc. Yed 'clear 3.3gb of storage' does nothing even after a reboot. How can I get rid of this?

Scrennshot: https://i.ibb.co/zsBDGyS/ss.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
Those seem to be miscalculations. I have come across the same in Chrome as well. Third-party cookie related stuff I guess since it shows many sites which I have never visited either. Check actual storage space occupied by Kiwi under App Info.
[Android Apps and Games] Surfinette:
This is what I mean by improper implementation of text reflow compared to other browsers, such as Opera here in my example below:

When zooming in, the picture is also enlarged with Opera, while in Kiwi the picture stays the same size.

You will also notice that Kiwi leaves large margins when zooming on the text, while opera manages better to fit the text across the entire width of the screen.

Kiwi is fantastic, but I believe it should better manage text reflow, which is turning into a pretty rare and unique feature (not present in many browsers).

I use text reflow a lot with small screens, as I find it makes reading articles and blogs often more comfortable.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
+1.Kiwi's Text Reflow in its current implementation is not very usable for me. When I encounter any such web page I turn to Yandex Browser. Its the only reason I have kept it installed. I found it's Text Reflow to be even better than Opera in a few cases.
[Android Apps and Games] Surfinette:
I agree with you. Text reflow is the only reason why I'm still having "backup browsers" to Kiwi and testing other browsers. Otherwise, I would only use Kiwi.

I've posted here on text reflow hoping that the dev (or futur devs) will read my post and look into improving text reflow.

Maybe I should also post this request on Kiwi's Discord.
[Android Apps and Games] neonleon29:
How do I know I have the latest Kiwi Browser installed from the Google Play Store? I did receive an update from the Play Store and it says the version is Git200915. I see on the Github page there are two Play Store releases. One release was done a day after the other. Is there any way to match the Git200915 to the versions shown on the Github page (Play Store 255926599 vs Play Store 258341063)? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] GallusAnonimus:
Did a little test - I've downloaded version labeled as Play Store 258341063, installed it (during installation it says it's the same version as Git200915) and... I don't see any difference [emoji848] So feel free to try it and do some testing with whatever there's under the hood.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
The latest Firefox Nightly is much better than the current Firefox catastrophe. But it's still not up to the performance of Kiwi. Some content loads extremely slowly on Firefox, tabs and sites still are not fully sandboxed. A long way to go. Really makes me appreciate Kiwi.
[Android Apps and Games] Gzubik:
Sometimes i have bug with black screen on the top. Any1 have solution how fix thx problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Kockowan:
Hello,

I am a Kiwi newbie, so pls be patient... :angel:

Is there an option/ possibility to clean/ delete all browser data (content, websites, cookies, cache...) while Kiwi exit?

I did only find the option 'delete data' in Kiwi settings menu, but it must be done 'by hand'.

Second:

On desktop I am using uBlock origin in Firefox, but it seems to be not present in Chrome store. Is uBlocker an alternative? Other ones with well-tended filterlist?

Thx + regards
[Android Apps and Games] mozomoid:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Is there any way to import/sync bookmarks from Chrome/Brave on PC?
[Android Apps and Games] h4lli:
yes.. export them using bookmark manager on chrome pc version.. send the html file to your phone and import the file in kiwi (don't know brave pc version)
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
It might be a good idea to get rid of Touch VPN and go with something more reputable like the free tier of Proton. "If it's free then you're the product".
[Android Apps and Games] rayhan joy:
extension doesn't work in incognito mode
[Android Apps and Games] 0v3rdr1v3:
The best alternative to kiwi is Yandex + ublock for me.
[Android Apps and Games] cooina:
Did you try to allow extension to work in incognito mode? Extensions->on extension that you want to work in incognito tap on details(now switch phone to landscape mode, it's easier) turn on switch 'allow in incognito mode'. Some extensions simply won't work.If adblock extensions are the problem eg. ublock origin won't work, but adblock or adguard work very well....

disable kiwi's native adblock for faster page loading
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Extensions don't work in incognito, it's on the github issue list
[Android Apps and Games] cooina:
You are right, I only use adblockers as kiwi extensions and didn't notice that.You can't access them in incognito but they block ads
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
I can't login to WordPress after yesterday's update. Kiwi is not triggering Javascript on login pages that have cookies prompts.

Here is the regular login in question: https://wordpress.com/log-in?redirect_to=https://wordpress.com/

It leads to a blank WordPress page...
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
I admire your loyalty to Kiwi and it was a great browser. But it's such a mess now it's no longer practical for daily use. Too many bugs and quirks. For example, there are several sites I regularly visit where the comments section doesn't load with Kiwi but does with my other browsers. I'm done with Kiwi for now.
[Android Apps and Games] hovnonium:
Its interesting because every page works for me even with dozen extensions.

Your done, dont post here anymore. :victory:
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
And you are who to tell me where and what to post? :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
Did you try with a clean install? I had issues with certain sites loading but not "accessible" which was only fixed after I started from scratch. Cumbersome as I had to manually relogin to many sites.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Yep. Uninstalled my old November 2019 version as soon as the new one came on the Play Store. The problem was there before it was updated.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Small bugs compared to how completely broken Firefox is and how other browsers are basically spyware. Chrome and most browsers are still not 64 bit and no browser other than Kiwi can commit to extension support.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
I've never bothered using Firefox on mobile apart from the Tor version so that's a non starter for me. I'm a big Kiwi fan but it's a mess. The bugs aren't small if you have to jump through hoops to get it to work properly.

Please explain what 64 bit brings to the table on mobile? I'm not trying to be sarcastic.

I like the extension support but it also seems to be a hangover from PC users that needed them back in the day. My extension needs are generally for security and I always use a vpn and Adguard DNS or NextDNS on my devices. My home router is on Adguard DNS too so all the spying the browser tries to do is permanently blocked. If you're really worried about spyware then de-Google your phone completely because you can't have it both ways.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Has anyone lost the ability to change font size? My google results are now huge after resetting Kiwi and nothing in settings changes this even text size. Any ideas how to do this?
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I am using the ARM32 version of Kiwi in an ARM64 device with only 2GB RAM (Redmi 3s). Tabs don't seem to be killed as quickly as before. In any case Kiwi is the best performing browser leaving aside Soul.
[Android Apps and Games] disasterinc:
I've been a big fan of Kiwi and I'm glad to see it's back.

I've had one problem I can't seem to figure out. When I've been trying to connect to tropicaltidbits.com and descend a few levels to look up information on a particular weather event (lots of hurricanes this year :( ) I sooner or later get this message.

This site can't be reached. The webpage at [omitted because I can't post links] might be temporarily down or it may have moved temporariliy to a new address. ERR_FAILED

I'm assuming this error will happen on other pages too. I can get to this page using other browsers.

has anyone seen this before and figured out how to get past it? The only solution I've found is to reject all cookies. Clearing site data is a temporary fix.

thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] kubalav:
"Settings - Accessibility - Text scaling" works for me.

Try to uninstall and install Kiwi instead reseting settings.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I browsed a few pages on Tropical Tidbits and didn't encounter any issue. Maybe try again after reinstalling Kiwi? I had issues with a bunch of sites which was only resolved after a reinstall. Different issues for different users it seems.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
My whole sentence described just that and that it wasn't working...
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Webrtc stun header is disabled yet webrtc still leaks in kiwi. Can this be fully disabled?
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
WebRTC leaks in all Chromium browsers. Google has a specific extension to prevent it:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...imiter/npeicpdbkakmehahjeeohfdhnlpdklia?hl=en

Once installed pick the bottom choice: proxy
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
Translate does not seem to work for me.

I use google, but certain sites do not work.

For some reason page is not translating when using google.

It loads google translate but without translating.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
[MENTION=5207157]Trickymaster[/MENTION], just as a matter of interest how many extensions and mods do you have on your Kiwi browser?
[Android Apps and Games] Windoors:
Great browser. Please add "incognito only" mode.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Just the essentials to make the Internet usable.

uBO, HTTPS Everywhere, Violentmonkey, LocalCDN (superior to Decentraleyes).
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Site not working

Can anyone get https://www.economist.com/us-election-2020 to workin Kiwi? On three devices with extensions either off, disabled for site, or not installed, ad blocking off, everything default on one install, this subsection won't properly load- you see the site load then an 'oops something's wrong' thing pops up and all the content behind goes. Adblock removing the elements shows the parts which loaded are then gone. So odd.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
Not working for me as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Off topic, but anyone using *Nano Adblocker* or *Nano Defender* should remove them immediately and consider changing passwords.

They've been sold to a new unknown dev and cookie-stealing code has been pushed to the Chrome web store version.

See here for more info https://www.reddit.com/r/Adblock/comments/jc447f/nano_adblocker_nano_defender_was_sold_and_should/
[Android Apps and Games] IamTheBRAVE:
Not working for me either. Same behavior.
[Android Apps and Games] hovnonium:
My browser started automaticaly closing itself after last tab is closed, but that option in setting never been activated.

Im using latest github version.

any hint?
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I had the same issue in an earlier build. Don't remember how it was resolved if at all since I have not had the chance to close all tabs in some time.
[Android Apps and Games] ag008:
On my tablet, when all tabs are closed, button + to open new tab is black on black background.

Can someone fix that?
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
Translate button from menu seems to work again with new updates.

Only issue is that url does not update when you navigate through sites
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Could you block the new Google popup on first search result in incognito, 'Before you continue' it's titled.
[Android Apps and Games] arnabghorui:
One problem when using Facebook is that the top facebook toolbar is on the top of ' what's on your mind'. Its very annoying
[Android Apps and Games] MetalWarrior:
Thank you so much for this browser. I really like it. Great work! :good:

I've got a question: Would it be possible to implement line break in such a project?

I use Opera as my standard browser as it is the only browser on Android I know which has this very useful feature. As far as I know a browser needs its own "line break engine" on board nowadays with webview not having the ability anymore, right?

So I as an amatuer presume that it might not be so easy to do that...

Would be great to read your thoughts on that...;)

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] Zoooom:
Any thoughts on supporting text reflow (text wrap)?

as far as i remember chromium supported that in the past
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
For the exact same reasons that LineageOS or AdAway will never steal your passwords. It takes significant effort and energy to launch a project with actual functionalities. You have only one card to play, and you can't allow to disappoint users ;)
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Wow this made me so happy :D :D :D
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Yes I found a way to do it with the WebView, so totally I think it's doable with the core of Chromium. I will let you know.
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
You talk about text wrap, is this correct ?
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Could you please share a screenshot ? (here, you can upload with https://imgbb.com/ if needed, or in PM)

Some countries about different Facebook layout and I want to be sure to understand correctly

Thank you,