Chrome browser really lags, what are you using?

**Chex313** · 07-29-2012, 08:00 PM

I don't have lag..it loads this website and some others slowly but that's not lag. Once the page is loaded, I can scroll from top to bottom as fast as i can swipe. For those with lag do you have GPU acceleration turned on?

I'm guessing my 35 down and 35 up and low ping times also have a lot to do with chrome use.

**Chex313** · 07-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by jd914

Anyone who says they aren't having lag issues on Chrome should load and try to navigate an article on and you'll see what those with lag issues are talking about.

Sorry, but I load that website in less then 5 sec and can whip up and down it with no lag. Its loading the m. Site by default are you loading the full site?

**trunkmonkey1972** · 07-29-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by elvisgp

Well the thread title doesn't really say anything about chrome specifically for the nexus 7, so I can understand why he posted about chrome on his nexus 7. He was probably using the AC forum app also, so he most likely saw this thread in the recent section, not seeing that it was posted in the nexus 7 forums.

Sent from my jelly bean flavored nexus

Correct. I don't understand why other's experience with chrome and android is upsetting to some. It should be a clue that maybe it's an issue with how folks are managing system resources, or that the specific UI on the nexus 7 is dragging down the browser performance. My phone was built by Samsung but all the software is Google, EXCEPT the Touchwiz launcher and UI. Additional info is a good thing.

**RichardRight** · 07-29-2012, 08:49 PM

Yeah I also timed this site's load time at five seconds in chrome. Puffin browser, which I'd heard is fast, took seven seconds. Opera, which is known for its speed took 11 .

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**going_home** · 07-30-2012, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by 2defmouze

Yeah Google removed the true "stock" aosp browser in favor of Chrome.. which I also hate. I believe there's a zip floating around xda I heard of the stock browser that can be flashed. I also have the apk someone can sideload if they want. I'll post it if there's any interest... I can't guarantee it will work perfectly as sideloading it won't let it run as a system app (which it might not need anyway) but also you might not be able to sync your bookmarks on it. Won't cause any harm though, if it doesn't work just uninstall it.

EDIT: Here it is.. report back with results

I couldnt get it to open.

**going_home** · 07-30-2012, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Chex313

I don't have lag..it loads this website and some others slowly but that's not lag. Once the page is loaded, I can scroll from top to bottom as fast as i can swipe. For those with lag do you have GPU acceleration turned on?

I'm guessing my 35 down and 35 up and low ping times also have a lot to do with chrome use.

How do you do that ?

**JNM** · 07-30-2012, 11:41 AM

I took the Browser.apk from my Galaxy Nexus and loaded that onto my Nexus 7. The stock Android browser scrolls more smoothly, loads pages more quickly, and is more useful and reliable than Chrome for Android. It is a better web browser for Android right now.

Chrome offers no full screen, accessing bookmarks is slow, scrolling freezes and stutters on the Nexus 7 often, tab switching on the tablet is not as intuitive as on the phone version of Chrome, there is no option to open all of the pages in a folder at once, and the only way to access any bookmark/feature/setting is the settings menu, far to the top right of the screen, nowhere near my hands when tying or holding the tablet or phone. It feels very unfinished.

**trunkmonkey1972** · 07-30-2012, 12:41 PM

I don't see why they released it out of beta. It has big problems with frames which is basic html stuff.

**ricky_tang** · 08-03-2012, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by scott.deagan

Chrome on my Nexus 7 completely destroys the user experience for me. It's suttery, hurts my eyes when I look at the screen while scrolling. Wish I could get the stock browser, like on my Galaxy Nexus. Chrome is also slow to respond at times, and stutters badly. Why did Google take something that works well and replace it with something that feels like it's in alpha?

Using Dolphin HD now.

That's exactly how I feel!

I installed the Browser.apk and all is well with the world.

**diggity** · 08-03-2012, 09:47 PM

Using dolphin browser here. Working really good so far.

**Blkacesvf41** · 08-04-2012, 06:41 AM

Though I like some of the built in features with Chrome, it really sucks that you can't set a homepage. I knew about the lack of flash so I won't complain about it now. I paid the $1.99 for the Puffin browser and it's not perfect but I can live with it.

**jd914** · 08-04-2012, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by ricky_tang

That's exactly how I feel!

I installed the Browser.apk and all is well with the world.

Are you rooted?

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**dparrothead1** · 08-04-2012, 07:58 AM

I'm using Firefox simply because it supports Flash.

**jd914** · 08-04-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by dparrothead1

I'm using Firefox simply because it supports Flash.

At one point Flash was important to me, not anymore. I do have the Flash apk side loaded. I'm stuck between using Firefox Beta and Dolphin HD as they both offer great a browsing experience and are miles ahead of Chrome.

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**Halcyon** · 08-04-2012, 09:32 AM

That's strange... I my Chrome is silky smooth on Android Central full Site. I have yet to have any browser lag other than the initial load time. Once a Page loads (which is usually pretty fast) its smooth sailing.

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**sejoseph** · 08-04-2012, 10:26 AM

I really like to firebox, and much better than chrome or any others I've tried.

**ricky_tang** · 08-04-2012, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by jd914

Are you rooted?

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Yes. You have to be rooted.

**JayJ-1974** · 08-05-2012, 04:19 AM

xScope ftw...

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**jmarkey77** · 08-05-2012, 08:55 AM

I use the Dolphin beta build on my LG G2X and this tablet. Still a bit buggy but fast as it gets and way better than chrome hands down.

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**CEEnex** · 08-05-2012, 04:46 PM

haven't experienced any issues with chrome. pretty responsive from my relatively short experience, but am using firefox beta as it's been my go to browser for years and is generally more efficient and familiar to me. tried the dolphin browser, but wasn't into it too much.

**ngb802** · 08-05-2012, 04:50 PM

Stock ICS browser

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**Josphe72** · 08-05-2012, 04:53 PM

Ninesky browser. Supports user agent and flies fine on my phone and tab2

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**lucky sevens** · 08-05-2012, 08:01 PM

Love Chrome, haven't seen these issues on my Galaxy Nexus phone or my N7...nothing is perfect but I pretty much exclusively use Chrome for my browsing ....

**WILFR** · 08-14-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by ricky_tang

That's exactly how I feel!

I installed the Browser.apk and all is well with the world.

Ricky, I understand that root is necessary to retrieve an APK. But is root needed to side load browser APK (v. 4.1.1 - non Chrome stock browser found on GNexus phone) to a stock GN7? If that's possible where can I get copy of that APK? Thanks