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roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:26 pm
by dan08
Hello, I am experiencing an issue with downloading roms using the Android Web browser (I think its called incognito?) on my Android mobile device. I can view all pages but when I download a rom I get a file but the file (no matter which rom) is always about 12 to 13 KB in size and when I try to extract it I get an error message saying there was an error extracting the file. I have tried different combinations of settings on the browser itself like turning pop ups on and off, enabling and disabling cookies, etc. Nothing seems to resolve the issue. I was wondering if anyone else was having the same issue, or if I'm just doing something wrong. Thank you for any advice!

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:20 pm
by Kherr
Generally I do not download roms from the website on my android. When you say android browser "incognito" are you referring to a different browser than what came on the phone, or the default android browser...? I'm looking into this as I think I'm one of the only if not the only user here who has an android device.

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:52 am
by dan08
Yes, it's the default browser that came with the phone. Thanks for the help! :D

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:01 am
by PMJPlay
I recommend you get Opera Mobile or Dolphin Browser and try again :D or if your android phone is powerful enough get Chrome for Android!

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:23 am
by dan08
fire fox works. but not very well for the forums.

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:53 am
by Kherr
I tried it with just the basic internet app that came on my phone and I can confirm that it doesn't work. However, it does seem to work with FIrefox for Android and also Chrome for Android. I would suggest downloading either of these browsers from the Play Store simply for downloading ROMs from TheOldComputer.com. Hopefully this helps you out. :3

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:32 pm
by PMJPlay
I think HT should make mobile version of TOC or maybe get someone to do a TOC App :D

That could bring in new potential members so we can make new friends :)

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:08 am
by Kherr
PMJP wrote:I think HT should make mobile version of TOC or maybe get someone to do a TOC App :D

That could bring in new potential members so we can make new friends :)


THIS. OMG THIS. :freakout:

Best. Idea. EVER.

We NEED that app... it will bring in SOOOOO much attention, especially to the forums. :p

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:43 am
by Hot Trout
A TOC app would be awesome but I know not how to make such a thing. Does anyone here want to suggest or offer?

Re: roms don't download using Android browser

PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:39 pm
by Kherr
Well, this piqued my interest, so I'm installing things and taking a crack at developing an app. No promises, because most likely I won't actually develop an app. But I'm still gonna give it a shot. :3