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Where is the web browser - toby - 12-27-2017

I installed 0.3.4: jenkins-android-7.1-rock-64-86 via https://github.com/ayufan-rock64/android-7.1/releases, wanting to have a display for a web-based dashboard ( fyi, a JS based application named Kibana, useful for DevOps folks).

But I can't find the web browser. Youtube, OK, but not Chrome or Chromium. Is this not available via the Google Play store? Alternatives ?

RE: Where is the web browser - dkryder - 12-28-2017

chrome should be installed. have you ever used android before?

RE: Where is the web browser - toby - 12-28-2017

(12-28-2017, 02:54 AM)dkryder Wrote: chrome should be installed. have you ever used android before?

No, I haven't used android on a SBC before.  Here is what I have presented:
  • Google Play Movies and TV
  • Youtube
  • Google Play Store
  • DRM Info
  • ES File Explorer
  • Sideload Launcher
  • Plex
  • VLC
Not sure if there is a better distribution to use that does include a browser.  I was also able to flash Ubuntu with Mate, but running Chromium showed visible tearing when doing something simple like scrolling.

RE: Where is the web browser - dkryder - 12-29-2017

well, google play store should give you chrome. you will need a gmail account i think. or maybe one of the browsers mentioned in this article
https://www.androidauthority.com/best-android-browsers-320252/

RE: Where is the web browser - toby - 01-05-2018

I think the issue is that I'm using atv ( Android TV ), and Chrome may not be available in this case. Some info at https://www.cnx-software.com/2017/07/16/rock64-board-review-part-1-emmc-flash-module-android-7-1-firmware-benchmarks-and-kodi/ .

I see there are some new releases - I'll try the r115 release from this past week, the "regular" flavor, and let people know how that goes.

RE: Where is the web browser - Luke - 01-05-2018

(01-05-2018, 12:08 PM)toby Wrote: I think the issue is that I'm using atv ( Android TV ), and Chrome may not be available in this case. Some info at https://www.cnx-software.com/2017/07/16/rock64-board-review-part-1-emmc-flash-module-android-7-1-firmware-benchmarks-and-kodi/ .

I see there are some new releases - I'll try the r115 release from this past week, the "regular" flavor, and let people know how that goes.

You can sideload chrome browser.