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Questions tagged [user-agent-string]

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How can I change the user agent for the stock browser?

I am constantly annoyed by websites that force me into the (often terrible) mobile version of the site and provide no way to switch to the full version. I know Dolphin for example allows changing the user agent string of the browser to trick…
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Spoof user-agent in Firefox 4 for android

Question: Is there a way to spoof your user-agent header in Firefox for Android? Explanation: The thing that's kept me using Dolphin for Android for the longest time is the fact that it can spoof your user-agent header to quickly and easily avoid…
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How to force load desktop version of website (changing user-agent doesn't work)?

Some webpages forces mobile version even I change user-agent. I changed user-agent in built-in browser and "Dolphin Browser HD", I am checking it on page www.user-agent-string.info Main problem is engadget.com, always in mobile version. I tried to…
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Method to change browser User Agent based on site

Dolphin Browser can be configured to act as one of a range of User Agents (Android, (full) Desktop, other phones...). But this is for every site visited until you want to change the settings to some other agent (browser type). Some sites have better…
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How to change the User Agent string in Chrome browser on Android (mobile phone)

I've looked all over the internet, does anyone know how to change the user agent the google chrome for Android browser sends out? Trying to do this on my dev phone. If not has anyone been able to accomplish this using a proxy server? Phone: …
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Request desktop site on stock Android Chrome by default for certain websites

For certain websites on my Nexus 5 running stock Android 5.1, I would like to always display the desktop version instead of the mobile version. My current workflow is as follows to navigate to a desktop version of a frequently-visited website: Open…
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Galaxy S5 stock browser user agent

I have a problem with a site not detecting a stock S5 browser as mobile. I don't own a galaxy S5 so I asked the person who found this issue to send me the complete user agent string, this is what I got: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64)…
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Which user-agent string is most optimal for use in ADM or similar download management applications?

I thoroughly comprehend what a user-agent string is, and how to spoof/parse them. What I can't seem to find in the endless sea of search results that all speak about the same two aforementioned points is: which should I use? For my use-case, it'd…
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Android 4.0 – any browser able to set UserAgent?

Is there any browser (or its add-on) running on Android 4.0 where I can tweak UserAgent string? I would like to use older Android device to view Microsoft To-Do list in a browser. But they obviously have Android version check, because they display…
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