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Support for other browsers (Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari, etc.)

2011-04-08 @ 14:02 by markow76
This thread was created to gather the numerous (sometimes duplicate) threads related to supporting browsers other than Firefox and Chrome.

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No support for IE. Not sure if there will be. Go figure.

Yes, its true.
I use opera for 8 years - on more platform. Ff and chrome is not so fast, comfortable, and they need twice more ram.
It would be very nice to see an opera plugin.
Other thing what i dont understand - nobody makes qr code generator plugin - but its an another thing.

find browser instayled not support my devices please your hlip

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And when Firefox 7 is supported?

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Support for Internet Explorer 9 would be appreciated. Also, the ability to open URLs in the default browser instead of Nokia Web.

If I set Opera Mobile as my default browser then this link should open with that instead of Nokia Web.

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Does this include files for Internet Explorer? In downloads Nokia listed to
browsers, Fox, Chrome....for those who does not use them????

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hey there! i would please you too to give us asap an update for firefox 5!! thanx!

I would suggest to also support 'any' browser by creating a web page from which push content form PC to mobile. For example at work i must use IE on a remote terminal server :-( and I cannot install anything on that PC. So a web page with 'uploading' capabilities would be helpful and cross-browser.

Exactly why I didn't install it yet. It needs to support default browser setting.

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Where is IE 9 support?

@marco.ambu
This definitely sounds like a really good idea. :-)
A simple web-page at "drop.nokia.com" with a Textbox for copy&paste (or typing), and a "Drop this to phone" button would be simple and effective.
AND could be used for either dropping links, or small text-bites.

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

N97mini 0592616, 12.0.110, Swype 1.00(16481) with Danish dictionary. 1.00(18885), GigFinder 2.00(1103)

yes - Nokia made a great feature in the Symbian OS s to allow the user to set their preferred browser.
Now they make apps that over-ride that preference setting and force "Web" to open

+++ Extension for Opera Browser 11 +++ please.
Thanks!

Do you expect a Nokia product to support their strategic partners browser?
}:-)>

Opera 11 please!

Yes, I do. Or remove the setting from S^3 because now it only confuses people. I don't see a reason for Nokia Drop to not support default setting. It looks like a simple omission on developer's side.

I agree with krisq. There are many apps which hard code the browser to open links with to Nokia web, such as Gravity.

Nokia's own browser's UI isn't that good compared to Opera Mobile/Mini so the user should have the option to switch.

Of course they should support IE. It was meant as a joke, note the smiley...

I expect that it is not ill will but some technical difficulties that prevents it (currently). So a little patience might help here.

I agree in supporting Internet Explorer!

Product team response

Hi!
Thanks for the feedbacks. It was easiest to start with Firefox and Chrome extensions, but we will add the IE support into "wanted features" list. And we will also check that default browser case.

BR,
Päivi

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Guys... The app is no good to those of us who are restricted to using Internet Explorer, still the most popular browser which this app does not support.

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where is the Nokia Drop windows internet explorer browser extension?

if you cannot make an IE extension, then make a server application or a windows gadget please. I hate using 3rd party browsers to clutter up my registry.

4 negative ratings? i think he is up to no good.

Agree.. @JFigge

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Product Code: 0599243

Nokia Drop v1.0.0
Swype v1.0(19197)
Social v1.3.208

....besides, who uses internet explorer.... rated the worst web browser ever....

A bookmarklet, at least for text/links, should do the job for all the browsers where nobody wants to create an add-on for.
Would even work in Opera Mini!

There are many users of Opera browser out there, on smart phones as well as on Pc/Mac. They would have more users if only services like Nokia Drop, Evernote and other apps/programs would make simple plug-in like the ones for Firefox and Chrome. The same applies for IE. My suggestion is that there should be more supported browsers, Opera, Safari, IE etc.

It is funny that after the 11.02.2011 announcement, ie is not supported
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Why not with MS IE9 ?

+1 to Opera

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It i'll be perfect if you try to make plugins to Microsoft IE

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Will there be support for IE9 in future? Dont want Firefox or Chrome just for that.

+1 to Opera 11 Extension on Desktop

Thank you

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Its a good application, it should be able to transfer other files as well so that you can have a briefcase kind of thing to synchronize after each working day!

I find it very amusing and funny funny that it supports Google's Chrome but not Microsoft IE in first launch!

NOKIA were you planning for Android, but jumped on to Windows Boat?

@bgagan I don't think transferring other files over Push is be a good idea. At max, files of size up to 10 MB is ok, but beyond that, it will take a lot of time to send files via this.

Think about the simplicity at this. Drop is supposed to quickly send something to your phone such as a URL or a small image. If you want to transfer files then you have Bluetooth/Dukto already.

+1 for opera browser extension please

Will install once IE support is available. Until then it is useless to me as I dont use other browsers.

This will be good for me if it supports Safari browser. Any chance of this some time in the very near future??

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Please Make it work with Internet Explorer too. as im an Internet Explorer 9 user, and there are many IE users too, so i have to download n install chrome or firefox just for using this App.

Product team response

Hi!

We will check the Firefox 5 issue. Thanks for reporting.

-Päivi-

with Windows Phone deal inked... it's not the first one got supported... ROTFLMAO!

FireFox 5 is still beta isint it there no point making it to it still -.-" Wait for the official versio

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Need an Opera and Safari support. IE9 maybe...
And where is macOS Ovi Suite at last?

@Mikko.Tenhunen
Well FF5 was officially released as of 2011-06-21 (yesterday). I got it through an ordinary update...

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

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Would be nice if you could offer an Opera extension too. Before you complain that Opera doesn't have such a big market share, you shouldn't forget, that Opera ASA is one of the few companies that still supports Symbian with their mobile browsers ;)

Then there will be update comming soon when they finnish the project they have now

I wholeheartedly agree!

Firefox 5.0 support! Thx!

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Please make a browser extension for Opera 11 for Windows.

Hi guys, to use nokia drop with firefox 5,and now firefox6, install the firefox addon "compatibility reporter" to your browser, and nokia drop works again! tried it out, works fine again!

Product team response

Hi!

Thanks for the suggestion. We will consider this when planning next release.

BR,
Päivi

@tiroler1

Good hint! Someone should put this on one of the main pages.

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

yes please i am a opera user on pc as well so thanks for your intention for making extention for opera.

Product team response

Firefox 5.0 compatibility release is out! Just grab it and enjoy Nokia Drop on latest Firefox as well.

+1 - Opera must!

@mtolczak
GREAT! Thanks :-)

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

I use only Opera 11, I try to use Nokia Drop when you support Opera

How can I stop getting reminders about new posts in this thread?
It starts to annoy me.

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Please make it work with Opera.

Thank you guys!

How about posting this in the "Suggestions" section? Make sure you read other user suggestions that are already posted to see if your idea is already suggested, than add your support instead of recreating an existing one.
Jarrad

@lorion84 - You can switch off/change notifications by editing your profile http://betalabs.nokia.com/user/

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@Markow76 - I think we'd all like to know how to stop posts from this "Support for other Browsers" thread only, not all Beta Labs threads
Thanks
Jarrad

i have already done so. Clicking the give feedback link on the download page offered me a box to write feedback. I didn't expect it to make a new forum post for me.

Right. And btw, this thread doesn't even make much sense, just check your betalabs Apache(or whatever) logs and add support in order to the user numbers.

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Would like the extension ported for the Opera 11 Browser if it's okay.

opera 11 would be a good idea

since opera is the best mobile and tablet browser and is the fastest in windows :)

Works great on Firefox 5

+1 for Opera support.
Thankyou

+1 for opera browser extension please

and +3 for Opera extension :-)

(+3? I'm not that fat it's just like: my brother, my GF and me - using Opera and Nokia C7, 5800XM, N8, )

Hi,

Thanks for Firefox 5.0 update, but now we need Firefox 6.0 update please. :)

why not make an exe application that runs in background or a windows sidebar gadget if you cant do ie9?

Product team response

+1 to Opera

Opera innovates, while others copy. ;)

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Thank you for supporting Opera! I'll try Nokia Drop when the Opera extension is released

Firefox 6 has been released today....
http://blog.gsmarena.com/firefox-6-yes-6-available-for-download-ahead-of...

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

On firefox 6, see workaround/hint in post #131 above by Tiroler1

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

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This is a great idea and works fine on my N8 with firefox 4 however it would be even better if you could have it work with other browsers ie, IE, Opera ect.

Also if we could send files from the pc to the phone via this would be great, like Dukto.

Keep up the good work lads, this is a great app but with a little more flexability could be awesome.

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Please can you support Opera in the next release. It shouldn't be that difficult now that it supports extensions

Firefox 6 UPDATE!! Hi guys, to use nokia drop with firefox 5,and now firefox 6, install the firefox addon "compatibility reporter" to your browser, and nokia drop works again! tried it out, works fine again!

Product team response

FF6.0 fix should be available --> can you check updates via browser.

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Rockmelt uses the Chrome engine, so the right click commands are working, but the app button next to the url field does not appeared, instead the app appear in the app edge and only directs to the history page of Nokia Drop

Mauricio

@tommi
Thanks! :-)

Please update the text at the bottom of
http://betalabs.nokia.com/apps/nokia-drop/download_and_installation
still saying "Install to Firefox (Firefox 3.6, 4.0 and 5.0)"

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

Product team response

Hi!

Thanks for the suggestion, we will check this.

BR,
Päivi

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Just looked at thenvideo, and this is something that I've wanted for a while. These days though, my "PC" is an iPad. Any chance in a bookmarklet or app that could be made that would add this functionality between these platforms?

*I know; should not be talking about that tablet. But such would also be potential use cases and until a MeeGo tablet, I've got to suggest from what I've got.

@wishall.raj
It worked with me. Thank you.

@tommi
It updated all right. Thanks.

Si non confectus, non reficiat.

Works for me with FF6.

Product team response

Hi!

Thanks for the suggestions. We will check this.

BR,
Päivi

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I would use Nokia Drop if it supported Opera or Internet Explorer. Until then, no point in me using it! Love the idea though.

Product team response

Hi!

As Tommi said, update for Firefox is available and now it is supporting also FF6.0.

Br,
Päivi

I agree. Those are the two browsers I use and there's no support for any of them. Come on Nokia, a simple Opera extension wouldn't be tough for you guys.

follow the instruction by tiroler1 in post no: 131 up here, it works for me with FF6 and now FF7.

How about posting this in the "Suggestions" section? Make sure you read other user suggestions that are already posted to see if your idea is already suggested, than add your support.
Jarrad

I must've miss something about the extension for Chrome only supports up to ver. 10. Now its already ver. 13 for the stable channel. The extension doesn't work.

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Please, make it for my OPERA browser. thx

@Far_East91
It integrates and launches just fine on my chrome "13.0.782.215". Could you be a bit more detailed on what doesn't work on your pc?

Best Regards
Eske Rahn

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What a great idea!
But I didn't install it.
Waiting for Internet Explorer plug-in.

Never mind. I don't know what happened, but its okay now. Before it always gives me something along the line of "Error: can't send.". It works in FF, but doesn't in Chrome.

But like I said, today its already fixed, somehow.

Opera support please!

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