Issues reported on the Note 2

[bamhm182]

I don't really see what you're talking about. I use either Chrome or Dolphin HD most the time, so I'm never in the stock browser, but I just fired it up and loaded a few web pages and they load fine for me. It's possible that it could be the web page itself that's screwed up. Can you give us some examples?

As for staying in Desktop view, switching to another browser, like Dolphin HD, would fix this right up for you, as well as add in a ton of other nice features.

 

[evohicks]

Anyone managed to find a way of getting the stock browser to resize properly as virtually every web page I go on needs to be manually resized even with the resize option checked in settings.
A way of making it stay in desktop view by default would also be nice.

I know what you mean but its not just this phone that does it, my S2 was the same. I use Opera mate, double tap the page and it resizes perfectly. I remember the HTC's were good for this on stock browsing.

 

[animal47]

This "desktop mode" setting not working for you?

Yes it works but I have come from an htc where once you have chosen desktop mode it then stays in it rather than having to reselect it on every new tab you open.

 

[animal47]

I don't really see what you're talking about. I use either Chrome or Dolphin HD most the time, so I'm never in the stock browser, but I just fired it up and loaded a few web pages and they load fine for me. It's possible that it could be the web page itself that's screwed up. Can you give us some examples?

No point in giving examples as it is the same on every new web page I open, looks like I had better start looking at new browsers which is something I have never felt the need to have to bother with before.

 

[evohicks]

I don't really see what you're talking about. I use either Chrome or Dolphin HD most the time, so I'm never in the stock browser, but I just fired it up and loaded a few web pages and they load fine for me. It's possible that it could be the web page itself that's screwed up. Can you give us some examples?

As for staying in Desktop view, switching to another browser, like Dolphin HD, would fix this right up for you, as well as add in a ton of other nice features.

He means the web page doesn't load in proportion to the screen. If you double tap it still needs resizing to fit the screen properly. As I said before its not just this phone that does this, I think it's a Samsung thing for sure.

 

[PetiePal]

Verizon branded home button?

The first Verizon Galaxy Note 2 accessory you'll want to buy | Android Central

 

[Bonez]

We've already got an "issues" thread here:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2/638641-issues-reported-note-2-a.html



As far as the stock browser showing websites incorrectly, what worked for me on my Infinity was click on "Request Desktop" and then refreshed the page. Now the page displays normally.

Other browsers that are out already display pages normally, so this part really isn't a big issue.

 

[Bonez]

As I said before its not just this phone that does this, I think it's a Samsung thing for sure.

It's more than likely anything that has gotten updated to Jellybean, not just a Samsung thing. My Asus Transformer Infinity also did this and I fixed it in my post above.

Not to say that will work on all devices, but worth a try.

 

[ScandaLeX]

Verizon branded home button?

The first Verizon Galaxy Note 2 accessory you'll want to buy | Android Central

^ This would be better served in the accessory thread.


On another note, one of the things I don't like about "issue" threads is instead of figuring out how STOCK can be fixed it's always suggested to use something else which sort of defeats the purpose of fixing anything.

To the OP, it's good you started this--don't get me wrong but as someone else said, there is already an issue thread; why do we need 2?

 

[bamhm182]

Whoops, sorry. Didn't see that we already had an issues thread. We can just let this one die.

 

[Bonez]

one of the things I don't like about "issue" threads is instead of figuring out how STOCK can be fixed it's always suggested to use something else which sort of defeats the purpose of fixing anything.

That's because STOCK most-often SUCKS! lol There's always something better out there, hence why we have an app store in the first place.

 

[ScandaLeX]

That's because STOCK most-often SUCKS! lol There's always something better out there, hence why we have an app store in the first place.

LOL! I'm starting to enjoy the stock experience. I feel with each better phone certain apps just get better. No, they're not all perfect so the app store will certainly not loose any customers.

 

[bamhm182]

While I wouldn't quite say the stock experience sucks. I would say that in most cases, there are third party applications that do the job of stock applications WAY better. For example, the stock browser doesn't really suck, it works perfectly fine for browsing the internet, however, browsers like Dolphin HD have many more plugins and nice features that making browsing the internet even better.

 

[twospirits]

Man. I had asked about dual voice and data awhile ago, and most people confirmed it would be fine on 4G LTE for sprint and Verizon (however, not on 3G).

Which Carrier Will Allow Simultaneous Voice + Data for Note 2? - Android Forums

Yeah you posted that question early in the month, but everyone assumed that since the S3 can that the Note 2 on Sprint can also. But we were wrong.

See this article.

TS

 

[Liam548]

eh, no 3G and voice call at same time??? are we going backwards 8 years?

 

[ScandaLeX]

eh, no 3G and voice call at same time??? are we going backwards 8 years?

I feel you!!! I don't think anyone really knows yet why it was opted out of the Note 2; at least Sprints version I'm aware of so far.

 

[austin_porada]

Is anyone else having trouble enabling auto-correct? My phone will not correct simple miss-spellings and it won't change youre -> you're. Pretty simple things here. They have to have auto correct on the Note II right? They wouldn't sell a phone built around taking notes, and not include auto-correct... would they?

 

[evohicks]

Is anyone else having trouble enabling auto-correct? My phone will not correct simple miss-spellings and it won't change youre -> you're. Pretty simple things here. They have to have auto correct on the Note II right? They wouldn't sell a phone built around taking notes, and not include auto-correct... would they?

On my setup I have the suggested words to use just above the keyboard, so if I type a mistake or join two words by mistake for instance the options are there to correct it. I prefer this much more than my ipad which would auto correct and sometimes put in the wrong words.

 

[CzechPleez]

My S pen marks (or selects) before I put it down. And no multi screen was disappointing.

The marks/selects is a "feature" of the S Pen. You can disable.
Settings > S Pen > Air view (check or uncheck to your preference).

If you're a Sprint customer you should be receiving an OTA update any day that will give you Multi window view and more features.

 

[drexappeal]

My issue of the screen turning on for every text message is officially resolved, due to this XDA thread!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747794

 

[ScandaLeX]

My issue of the screen turning on for every text message is officially resolved, due to this XDA thread!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747794

Thanks so much for that link. Here's one for you.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Sorry I am late to the party

For the browser...try the format setting in advanced

If you are looking for text reflow (like HTC) zoom in then double tap. That was changed because of apple.

 

[Harplayr]

Sorry I am late to the party

For the browser...try the format setting in advanced

If you are looking for text reflow (like HTC) zoom in then double tap. That was changed because of apple.

Are there any browsers or apps that will enable text relflow?

 

[Mr. Ed]

Are there any browsers or apps that will enable text relflow?

Not really sure but check opera


Or zoom in and double tap

 

[Harplayr]

Not really sure but check opera


Or zoom in and double tap

I pre-ordered from Verizon so I don't have the GN2 yet. I was just wondering if anybody that has the phone has eiter found a browser that does this or a workaround.