3.1 browser stability

ethion

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How is browser stability with 3.1? I would say this is the biggest issue I have with 3.01 version of the xoom. the browser either gets slow loading pages or completely closes with a crash.

I would like to know what people with the update think.
 

mr_delphi

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How is browser stability with 3.1? I would say this is the biggest issue I have with 3.01 version of the xoom. the browser either gets slow loading pages or completely closes with a crash.

I would like to know what people with the update think.
Used to crash a lot
Not once After update
flash video is also faster
 

911junkie

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Aug 10, 2010
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Browser is snappier. Quick controls are improved. Ability to scroll is greatly improved and I prefer the method (hide images until you stop scrolling).
 

JayBomb999

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The browser works noticeably better in 3.1. Scrolling is definitely smoother than before on sites like Engadget, CNN and XDA. Flash video does still impact performance though IMO, which is why I set plugins to "on demand".

While scrolling is smoother, I've noticed that the tradeoff seems to be fillrate. If one scrolls too quickly, you can actually see that page filling in rather annoyingly at the bottom of the page. I wonder if it would be a good idea for Google to limit the scrolling velocity (much like the iPad) to reduce that jarring effect.

Lastly, not a single crash for me... yet. :)
 

wardo5757

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browser is MUCH improved. With the exception of flash, I compare all mobile browsers to IOS. With the quick controls and smoothness of scolling, I think this browser kills IOS now!
 

ethion

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Thanks for the response. I love the stock browser but the bugs were killing it for me. now I gotta wait till my xoom updates!