Browser war - Stock vs Chrome

[anon(9228075)]

OK, I like stock myself but after mm update it seemed it was always up on my battery list. Anyone else experience this?

I went away from chrome from being a memory hog and fell in love with the stock browsers quick launch page and controls at the bottom of the page easily accessible.

But I like my battery too. Any reason it would be using more battery?

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[H3aTeRzz]

Hi

There have been MANY reports of MM causing these issues. If a Cache Partition Wipe wont' help, unfortunately a Full Factory Reset is in order, and should fix your issues. I personally do a FFR after EVERY update from samsung. If you chose that option, I would make sure to back up all your personal data first.

Hope this helps!

Chris

 

[bbqwings2]

I use the stock browser only because you can download adblock on it. I'm not having battery issues, but I'm also still stuck on lollipop. (Damn carriers!)

From my ATT Note 5 paired with my larger Asus Zenwatch 2

 

[billykac]

No battery issues here.
Long-time Chrome user.
Won't use it now.
Samsung's browser is hands-down faster, has a reader mode and offers ad-blocking.
A home run for me.

 

[JJ Jones]

Fingerprint login on websites is all the reason I need for using stock browser.

From my AT&T Platinum Gold Note 5

 

[anon(9228075)]

Hi

There have been MANY reports of MM causing these issues. If a Cache Partition Wipe wont' help, unfortunately a Full Factory Reset is in order, and should fix your issues. I personally do a FFR after EVERY update from samsung. If you chose that option, I would make sure to back up all your personal data first.

Hope this helps!

Chris

I did all that when updated. Actually wiped first, then updated on a clean version. Then after updating to mm, did a full factory reset then also.

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[jeremyds45]

Yup, used chrome forever. Now I wouldn't for anything. Adfast, quicker, fingerprint. No brainer

 

[Trees]

If you use Samsung browser on the Note 5, and Chrome on the desktop, does data/history sync well? I've been using Chrome on mobile and desktop for awhile, so not sure how an "ummatched" combination would fare.

 

[beh]

My most preferred browser is Dolphin but the Stock Browser is my very close 2nd. Both are fast, small footprint, and efficient. I use Roboform so the Dolphin browser's built-in Roboform add-on is the deal clincher for me.

 

[KBaby4209]

Stock

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[angrytentpole]

I'm so used to chrome, I'm not sure if I can make the switch.

Use chrome for my laptop, desktop, phones and other handheld devices, the sync and the layout is so familiar that I'm not sure if I can make the switch. I'll try it in a few days I think.

 

[anon(2383976)]

I like stock browser except for the case New links can't be opened in background. That's an important feature for me. Chrome does it awesome.

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[john_ath]

Best and faster browser for me is OPERA...at least to my note 5.
Much more convenient and scrolling down the pages faster than any other.
Second choice is Chrome.

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[droidtgray]

If there was a way to increase the font size I would try the stock browser.

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