Laggy web browser?

**Smokexz** · 12-18-2010, 11:10 AM

Hey guys, using my Nexus S I have seen pretty slow and jerky performance on the web browser, I saw Phil refresh Androidcentral, and while it was still rendering it scrolled smoothly. Not the case for my Nexus S, while it renders scrolling is very slow and jerky, and even when it is done it is still very slow, I do have adobe flash but that is on on demand(I enable it when I talk the flash content). So anyone else notice this slow performance in the browser? Could it be the Nexus S or gingerbread?

Sent from my Nexus S

**green** · 12-18-2010, 12:53 PM

This is the case with the Android OS itself. The browser on Android is just not as smooth as on WP7 and iOS. Google didn't make it smoother in Gingerbread but hopefully they smooth it out in Honeycomb.

**Smokexz** · 12-18-2010, 09:47 PM

I saw Phil use his Nexus one with Gingerbread, it was relatively smooth.

Sent from my Nexus S

**green** · 12-19-2010, 09:49 AM

The browser is smooth on these 1Ghz devices but I just meant that it isn't quite as smooth as the browser on iOS and WP7.

If you think your phone might be having issues then maybe return it and get a different unit.

**Smokexz** · 12-19-2010, 10:00 AM

Problem resolved, the Phil's Nexus One didn't lag is because he either didn't have Flash or it was on demand, I also heard that flash hasn't been optimized ffor the hummingbird CPU,
so when I put it on demand, it preps every piece of flash on the site, making the browser lag. I simply turn flash off and it is no longer laggy.

Sent from my Nexus S

**RayStinkle** · 12-19-2010, 03:12 PM

Yeah its an issue with the hummingbird CPU and the browser being optimized for snapdragon CPU but not hummingbird CPU combo. It will have to be updated cause there's definitely a problem on certain web pages at the moment. The nexus one actually is smoother on some pages because of it currently. It will be fixed.

**Smokexz** · 12-19-2010, 04:15 PM

I am surprised Google didn't optimize it in Gingerbread... its a dev device, it should perform well in most of the UI... can't wait until it is though, going to be so great.

Sent from my Nexus S

**deadp1xel** · 12-19-2010, 08:25 PM

Seems to be a lot of issues with this phone..

**Smokexz** · 12-19-2010, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by thedeadbaby

Seems to be a lot of issues with this phone..

Name 5, right now....

**Sesro1978** · 12-20-2010, 09:41 AM

I've had no issues with mine at this point and am perfectly happy with it. Also like to add that I had heard alot of feedback indicating that the handset felt "cheap" - I'll have to disagree; feels just right to me...wish Samsung would have made it more "grippy", but a nice case will take care of that.

**deadp1xel** · 12-21-2010, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Smokexz

Name 5, right now....

lol, just looking at your previous posts....

**Smokexz** · 12-21-2010, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Sesro1978

I've had no issues with mine at this point and am perfectly happy with it. Also like to add that I had heard alot of feedback indicating that the handset felt "cheap" - I'll have to disagree; feels just right to me...wish Samsung would have made it more "grippy", but a nice case will take care of that.

device just melts into your hand, perfectly.

**Baconator** · 12-21-2010, 01:18 AM

I love this phone and I think it is awesome! It is super fast and no lag for me. But you have to understand I am coming from a HTC Hero, super slow.

**Johnly** · 12-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Yeah, the browser on my dx runs par with ios and a bit better than windows. Glad you got it. Bet that thing flies!

**onthecouchagain** · 12-21-2010, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Smokexz

Name 5, right now....

There are slews of threads at XDA Forum which highlight many issues (way more than 5). Just off the top of my head: laggy browser, issues with capacity buttons, issue with touchscreen response, issues with white colors, MMS issues, dust collecting on the sides of the screen, unaligned screens, issues with Market place, slow email syncs, and some with dreaded GPS issues. A mere glance at the XDA Forums will show there are many others.

There are plenty of issues going around. However, no product launches perfect.

**xHunt3r** · 12-21-2010, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Sesro1978

I've had no issues with mine at this point and am perfectly happy with it. Also like to add that I had heard alot of feedback indicating that the handset felt "cheap" - I'll have to disagree; feels just right to me...wish Samsung would have made it more "grippy", but a nice case will take care of that.

the phone being a bit more grippy would be my only complant at this point, with the smooth plastic it feels like it is going to slip out of my hand at times

**D.LaFleur** · 12-25-2010, 10:14 PM

the only problem with the phone i got is no good cases out rt now pretty much nothing i wish otterbox or seido would push one out quick but idk whats the deal. ill just keep the 3m detail cloth around mine for now all day and everywhere.