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[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Does anyone still use kiwi now still
[Android Apps and Games] Nik72:
I still use Kiwi, despite no recently update... It's still the best for me ;)
[Android Apps and Games] jr67:
Me too
[Android Apps and Games] GallusAnonimus:
We are Legion [emoji16]
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Kiwi is still my default and works flawlessly. However I've encountered a very odd issue lately and I'm replying your post because you seem to be quite experienced.

I just changed to the Adguard private dns along with my vpn running Wireguard. So now I have an adblocker and vpn running at the same time across both mobile data and wifi. Great. However, when I'm on mobile data I can't browse on Kiwi but don't have that issue with Samsung Internet and Via browsers. Switching off the vpn solves the problem but that's not what I want. Is there a setting I'm overlooking?

P.S. This happens with all vpn protocols (Wireguard, UDP, TCP, Ikev2 and Open vpn).
[Android Apps and Games] Youtube_Ll0r3nt3:
No update
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Very insightful post
[Android Apps and Games] Youtube_Ll0r3nt3:
Like the one you just did hehehe regards
[Android Apps and Games] teostar:
Sorry to hijack the thread how do you get adblocking and a VPN running together? I have express VPN but it disconnects whenever try connect dns66 so I have to choose VPN or ads
[Android Apps and Games] kubalav:
You can't run two VPN at once. You can block ads by uBlock extension.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
You can't run two vpn's. If you're on Android 9 and above use the Private DNS and set it to dns.adguard.com. Works for both wifi and mobile data.

If you're on older android versions long press on the wifi you're connected to then modify, advanced, static and change your dns to Adguards 176.103.130.130 and 176.103.130.131. But I use the AdClear dns 35.223.113.18 as my primary dns on my older devices. However these settings only work on wifi. My routers are also set up the same way.

Some ads will leak through (not on Kiwi of course) but it's an excellent alternative if you want to still use your vpn.

uBlock extension is for browsers only so not much use. Besides that Kiwi already blocks ads so what's the point?
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
Hi,

Since this great browser went open source, now I'm beginning to wonder if we'll ever see an update?
[Android Apps and Games] Dachfenster:
Good news: now automatic builds seem to work so that you can download from the releases site on GitHub: https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src/releases :)

A problem I've encountered is that you first have to uninstall the Play Store version before you can use the GitHub one. However, arnaud's working on a fix:

https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src/issues/103

In the meantime I went with: back up of data in titanium > uninstall Play Store > install GitHub version > restore data. All good so far. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] tech_infinity:
Nice. That's awesome ?
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
Hi Everyone,

I noticed that there are several beta versions of kiwi available on the github.com website. My biggest problem is my LG V30 phone isn't rooted, so I can't utilize the titanium backup app, what makes it even worse is the fact that a long time ago I purchased the pro key for the app. Does anyone know how I can still backup my current kiwi data with a different app that doesn't require root?

Thanks,

David
[Android Apps and Games] Moro7:
This version have unlocked messenger???
[Android Apps and Games] Sammy612:
[MENTION=9196003]arnaud42[/MENTION] want to report a bug that i've been facing since months, & is even present on the new version that i installed from GitHub.

For E.g. when i want to unsubscribe from a website through kiwi, the unsubscribe button does not work. The same works well on Chrome.

Same happens with some common websites where some of the functionalities does not work.

Like: "https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/#", "freecharge.in"

I've been using kiwi for almost an year, it works really well. Kudos to you for putting so much hard work and providing us a great browser experience! :):good:
[Android Apps and Games] suzukar:
Hi Everyone,

kiwi browser does not have the extensions installed and stays the default.The program crashes every time the browser switches to a landscape state.*I don't know what's going on.But Firefox Nightly works fine.

I use deepl translation. Sorry for my English.

Version:Quadea(playstore);Git200526
[Android Apps and Games] rohan164:
what/which messenger?
[Android Apps and Games] Moro7:
i mean inside the app the fb messenger is unlock or i have to install extra the messenger?? because when i push the messenger button it's open the playstore page to download messenger, in the previous version the fb messenger opens inside the Kiwi browser without ask to download the messenger from playstore:(
[Android Apps and Games] Asiaboy89:
So that means, when I install die latest build of Kiwi on Github, Kiwi always will be updated automatically?
[Android Apps and Games] cRaWnEr:
Can anyome confirm me if the next releases of Kiwi browser will be only released from gitgub? Is the Play Store version going to be removed?
[Android Apps and Games] abacate123:
Nope.
[Android Apps and Games] theasters:
Try another version.
[Android Apps and Games] suzukar:
Which version? I'm using Release 115617514-arm64

It may be a solution thought, but I can't compile.

The browser can switch directions normally when the following part of mController.onConfigurationChanged(newConfig) is commented out.

1. Locale locale = newConfig.locale;

2. if (!mLocale.equals(locale)) {

3. if ((getController()!=null)&&(getController().getCurrentTab()!=null))

4. getController().getCurrentTab().reShowGeolocationPermissionsPrompt();

5. mLocale = locale;

6. }

The role of some codes

The Locale object can get some properties related to the configuration.

mLocale is the local object of the current application, and locale is the locale object contained in the new incoming settings.

This code assigns the program's locale to the newly changed configuration locale

Looking at the assignment of mLocale, it was found that mLocale was not assigned, causing the program to crash.”
[Android Apps and Games] sharkie405:
Anyone know if there are any pre-existing mods for Kiwi that swap the triangle tabs when used on a tablet to rounded tabs?

I've been trying to swap out the bg_tabstrip_tab.9.png and bg_tabstrip_background_tab.9.png images with the same images from Chrome browser (round tabs), but all my attempts result in the apk not installing.
[Android Apps and Games] theasters:
Deledet and install the version from Google play, many many people are using that version without any problem.
[Android Apps and Games] sadex99:
dear dev, would you remove white splash screen when opening app, it sore my eyes. I always use dark mode in many app. Samsung browser, opera both are fine.

I have updated from git. it's smoother.

again, thank you for great and light browser.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
You can't. I'm in the same position, it's super annoying especially as sync has been mentioned/promised/'worked on' for over a year and never materialised.
[Android Apps and Games] Zalext:
If you have a Xiaomi, some or all has an App to do it.

Redmi Note 7 Pro | Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Ashiq.makkar:
some extensions like vpn doesn't show up. it just shows a white blank page. is there a fix for this?
[Android Apps and Games] ch3ffy:
check out app cloner ..you do it there.
[Android Apps and Games] Sander9847:
Chrome sync still not possible anymore?
[Android Apps and Games] abacate123:
It's not possible for Chromium based browsers, not only Kiwi, but every single one. Devs must develop and integrate their own sync solution to their browsers, like Brave or Edge did, for example.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Obsidian:
Which version of kiwi is the best to use as of now - the GitHub one or the playstore one?
[Android Apps and Games] gg2001:
AFAIK, Playstore's is the only stable version
[Android Apps and Games] badbeats:
I have been using kiwi for awhile. I want to delete all my bookmarks and re important from chrome. Is there any easy way to do this? I can't figure it out.
[Android Apps and Games] simcold:
Is any option to backup and restore all settings and bookmarks in kiwi on internal memory? I want to change phone....

Wysłane z mojego Mi 10 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I used Titanium Backup to restore Kiwi on a different device running a different Android OS version and it went flawlessly.
[Android Apps and Games] simcold:
Yes I know but I wait 2 weeks for unlock bootloader.

Wysłane z mojego Mi 10 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] tosunkaya:
best browser with extensions but needs update. is there any update on github? new release?
[Android Apps and Games] kubalav:
QR code reader missing. Any replacement? I think scan and go extension.
[Android Apps and Games] Morialo:
Kudos.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
Dev reportedly mentioned that the Chromium base will be upgraded soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Soon in this case might be next year...
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
Yep, or 10 years, or whenever he wants or have time to do, unless any other person contribute to the code. That's the nature of free and open software.
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Happy ! ?
[Android Apps and Games] Rosenklotz:
Hey, Kiwi Browser looks like a nice thing.

I thought to myself why don't give it a try when a stumbled over this

I wanna use startpage.com as default search engine. But nothing shows up in settings -> search engine

Does anybody knows how it works?
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
You did the right thing, startpage had a bug and didn't declare themself as search engine to the browsers.

It should be fixed hopefully soon :D

There is no reason for them not to do it, it's free, and it works for all browsers.

Otherwise, I'll write an exception for them or continue to assist them.

It looks like they've tried to fix it today.
[Android Apps and Games] KaaMyA:
Thanks again [MENTION=9196003]arnaud42[/MENTION] for this update ?

I'd like to know if you've plains to bypass (if that were the correct word) some sites with "anti-adblock" masks/redirectors, something similar to what uBlock origins has.

"upl⭕ad⭕cean.c⭕m" is a good example of this kind of sites.

See ya! ?
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Yep, that specific one is going to be fixed in next release, if you see more, send me here or in pm :)
[Android Apps and Games] problemathic:
best browser for me. thank you for bringing this up. looking forward to the future of this project.
[Android Apps and Games] marialigaya456:
thank you...
[Android Apps and Games] dimikon:
Hi, I'm the one that had problem with random restarts on Chuwi hi10 pro tablet, that contacted you on play store.

For me this is the most convenient browser for tablet, so I'm very very sad that I cannot use it, and I would like to send to you log files to see what's going wrong and fix it. Just tell me what I should do.

And one more suggestion is that It would be awesome if you included an option for'keeping screen on' while using kiwi ,eg not turning off screen at 15,30 secs or whatever timeout had been set ,if you don't touch it while reading smth.
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Hello Dimikon,

I remember you :D it's a quite unique problem and very tricky to diagnose. I try not to ask on the Play Store too much technical data, as it can create more frustration for some users. It's my fault if the browser crash, not the fault of the user (sometimes the hardware too, but how to know ? Apparently it's not the cause, because Chrome is not crashing right ?)

Looking at the logs is an excellent idea, but may be a tedious process for you (though I believe that if you are on XDA you can totally manage it).

If the logs suddently stop at the time of the crash, without writing anything, this is suspicious and that's what I want to verify.

And if it is really a crash, I can (probably) tell you why, even if it is another application crashing.

The strangest part, is that I don't see any crash coming from your device (I really have checked everywhere). Like if the whole system crashed.

If you do extract logs, please make sure you have the latest version of Kiwi.

This is how to do:

If your tablet has root:

To extract logs from your tablet, you can use the tool aLogcat:

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.jtb.alogcat/

or this tool:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat

and save the result and send it to me.

and done.

You need root to use aLogCat because you have Android 5.1 if I remember correctly, and that asks for permission.

If you Tablet doesn't have root, then it's not easy:

- Open Settings, and select “About”.

- Tap on “Build number” seven times.

- Go back, and select “Developer options”.

- Scroll down, and enable the “USB or Android debugging” entry under “Debugging”.

- Plug your device into your computer.

- Download adb from here: https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/

- Unzip adb somewhere

- Open terminal window. Click Start - Run. Type cmd then click Ok button.

- At the c:\ prompt type cd and the location of your ADB directory.

Example:

cd C:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools

- adb logcat -d > mylogcat.txt

and then you can send me mylogcat.txt

An alternative, is that I can build a special release for you with crash reporting enabled but it's not 100% guarantee that it will send or show any problem too.

Let me know if you need help during the manipulation (or if you think it's too complicated)
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
About the screen timeout you can configure it here:

https://www.greenbot.com/article/2463970/how-to-keep-your-android-phones-screen-on-longer.html

Or did I understand something else ?

But in all case if the log collection process is too complex (I would understand) I can make the special version I am talking about. This is very easy to install for you but it has much less level of detail.
[Android Apps and Games] dimikon:
No, with chrome, the tablet doesn't restart.

I'm afraid at this time I can't provide a log, because my tablet is not rooted and I don't plan to root, and second I don't own a pc cuz the tablet is dual boot(Android 5.1+windows 10) ? and very handy for me. Maybe in the future I'll create a log on someone else's computer and contact you again. Keep up the good work ?
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
one thing that could work to solve the issue without PC is to go (with Kiwi) to:

chrome://flags/#disable-accelerated-2d-canvas

And set to Disabled and restart the browser.
[Android Apps and Games] dimikon:
As for the keep screen on feature, this is something boat browser, habit browser, Phoenix browser for example ,i guess more apps too,have. To explain better: I have my screen timeout set at 30 secs, but, when I use the browser I don't want my phone ever to lock.
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Understood :)
[Android Apps and Games] smactilactus:
Why not just turn on the function in dev options then?
[Android Apps and Games] lazostat:
Sorry for the question, but how I am sure you don't steal our passwords?
[Android Apps and Games] MiliWanili:
"show simplified view" box on the bottom is very annoying, any way to get rid of it?
[Android Apps and Games] dimikon:
I don't know what you're talking about.

The dev options of the phone settings? Or chrome flags? Can you explain better?
[Android Apps and Games] prathu30:
Congratas [MENTION=9196003]arnaud42[/MENTION] kiwi got mentioned:good: :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] arnaud42:
Untick: Main Menu -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Show simplified view
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Well, no, no one else can update this Kiwi package on the store, that's the point. I appreciate it's up to him, but it's been 'coming' since October last year so I think we'll take any news of an update with a salt mine of salt :)
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
Well, I'm using the updated Github version and is running fine. I recommend it. But nothing is different except for under the hood improvements, nothing more.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Well quite! A chrome rebase? He doesn't like the new versions apparently. What's improved?
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
Nothing I could experience yet.
[Android Apps and Games] onliner:
Nothing, same code just different build date.
[Android Apps and Games] porse:
Hy guys.

I am the only one who can't search other applications for text to open in kiwi browser?

I searched the forum but didn't find anyone else say this "bug".

yt video
[Android Apps and Games] t1mb3rw0lf:
Hello is there any compiled APK version or I have to build it myself? Maybe I'm searching wrong but I see there only link to old 2019 version on Google Playstore.

Would be great if someone will move forward with this project, it was best Android browser supporting addons like Ublock Origin.
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src/releases
[Android Apps and Games] t1mb3rw0lf:
Thanks :), is there any changelog?
[Android Apps and Games] tosunkaya:
github builds isnt working for me. s10 if i open the app it shows this page cant viewed like error on even new tab.
[Android Apps and Games] marciozomb13:
No clue.
[Android Apps and Games] cpnfantstk:
Whoa...I want to thank the developer. This browser is so quick and the extension support is fantastic. Only pissed that I didn't install sooner. Works great on an old 4.4 kk device. With extension support, many installed apps with get the boot. ? Please keep supporting android 4.4. It's a secondary device but my only rooted one.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Safebrowsing is no longer working. Just a heads up. You can confirm on this harmless test site. The first 4 tests should trigger a warning but they don't in Kiwi. I hope this will be fixed just by being on a more up-to-date version. If anyone wants to confirm, link to the site below.

Android 10, Pixel 4 XL

https://testsafebrowsing.appspot.com/
[Android Apps and Games] Paolo83:
Hi Friends, I'm trying kiwi, fantastic!

Which extenions do you suggest? I get ublock origin, do i need it or the kiwi ad blocker is good to block tracker etc?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Paolo83:
Another question: it's a CAF browser but i have Huawei P30Pro, so i dont'have a snapdragon but a krin CPU: Is there a Chrome flag that i can edit ti improve performance? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] gg2001:
Kiwi was a great browser but it's currently in a semi abandoned state.

Don't mean to begin a controversy, but sadly it's the current state of affairs.

I suggest you to try another browser.
[Android Apps and Games] Paolo83:
Damn, It works well.

I'm looking for a browser Chromium based, Simply, with extension or with ad block/ anti tracker.

I'm tried Samsung browser and Firefox, work well but i dont like the interface

I tried bromite but i see facebook Advertisement. In kiwi i dont see them, so i thinks that kiwi adBlock works better
[Android Apps and Games] gg2001:
I use both Sammy and Firefox (syncing with desktop FF) concurrently, and Fliktu to switch between them. Both are great and constantly updated.

I barely use Facebook so don't know what you could do with fb ads..
[Android Apps and Games] abacate123:
Try Brave Browser then. Up-to-date and fast, also comes with adblock and anti-tracker built-in.
[Android Apps and Games] Paolo83:
So, kiwi Is not good to Daily use?

Brave Is good but has functions that i dont Need
[Android Apps and Games] FullWipe:
Kiwi is absolutely perfect for daily use.

True, it hasn't been updated in a long time but it still works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] argha_galaxy:
Keep it simple - ublock origin & companion + HTTPS Everywhere. Nothing more you require. May be one antiviras extention like malwarebytes.
[Android Apps and Games] abacate123:
Just don't use them or disable...
[Android Apps and Games] Lian La-Fey:
I couldn't choose hCaptcha pictures. It takes me out of the verification screen when I clicked the pictures.

Also my Android version is 4.4.2 KitKat.

Does anyone else have such a problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Chocolina:
Long time user, first time caller...

For 2 questions. #1 whatever happened to background audio playing on sites like YouTube

#2 I have an LG v60... How do I stop Kiwi from doing this? :

https://youtu.be/JF3nEClvv-o

Can't rotate without the page breaking and needing a reload. It's incredibly annoying, been dealing it with months. In combination with no background play and no rotate... I'm starting to use Chrome more and you never realize just how lousy the internet is with ads when you gotten used to Kiwi's comforts. Plz tell me a fix
[Android Apps and Games] Sand1p:
Last updated in October 2019, it's not abondoned post on April 2020.

I am not using it for daily driver as few websites are broken. Also it hangs a lot.

But still kept it aside just in case it gets update.

Using Ohh one handed browser as daily driver.

And Google Chrome for sensitive logins
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
You can also block ads system-wide using Blockada. It creates a local VPN to do so. Open source and root isn't needed. I use it along with Kiwi as it blocks ads in other apps as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Ivalicenyan:
So basically abandon kiwi?
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I continue to use it as my primary browser other than financial transactions.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Thanks for the heads up. However that's also where Kiwi shines because of Extensions support. I've already added NoScript (used in Tor Browser), Https Everywhere and Malwarebytes Browser Guard in addition to Adguard to supplement the in-built adblocker. Kiwi won't even let me open your test page. Meanwhile the Samsung browser also fails some of the tests on the page.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
Which one of your extensions is block the test page? I've tried a few extensions but they didn't block the phishing test pages so I removed them again :/ I try to tread the fine line between security and not giving too much information away to anti-malware companies which I think know way too much about us.

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 PM ----------

The only browser that comes anywhere close to Kiwi is Firefox Beta/Preview. But omg Google search is so ugly because everything is optimized for Webkit these days. It looks like it's from 2008 and that's unacceptable to me. Hope Kiwi gets updated soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocked it. I just disabled it and tried with the other extensions and they didn't block it. I'm keeping them all enabled as they seem to have different strengths and weaknesses. They don't affect the speed so no harm.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Replying to my own post but for those that are interested here's my setup for Kiwi, (Note that I only use Kiwi for casual fast browsing on my phone. My primary browser is Samsung Internet across my devices) :

-NoScript Extension

-Https Everywhere Extension

-Malwarebytes Browser Guard Extension

-Adguard Extension (also added to Samsung Browser along with Adblock Plus and Disconnect for Samsung)

-Adguard Extra Extension

-Adguard DNS (default on all my devices and home router)

-Windscribe VPN permanently on using Wireguard (solves the vpn battery drain too) with ROBERT their integrated adblocker/tracking/malware option

I don't know if I'm covered with all this stuff but I haven't seen an advert or popup anywhere for a long, long time. Maybe they can track me but there's also anti-tracking on most of this stuff.

Hope this helps someone. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
I would still like a basic update for security reasons.
[Android Apps and Games] Twotems:
Me too but it's no longer my primary browser. I use Samsung Internet and it's also excellent.
[Android Apps and Games] Emu:
For those of you reading the news about Chrome on Android going to 64 bit, Kiwi is already 64 bit so no worries on missing out. At this speed, maybe Google will catch up to Kiwi in 2025....
[Android Apps and Games] optionalmgrr.la:
So it is time to move to Brave or Vivaldi