I like the layout better. It's a bit more informative
Can we get the desk top version on our phone?
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What phone?
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What browser? On Android using chrome I just check the box for desktop site.
Awesome.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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Why can't I find this tab y'all speak of? 
pull down on the top of your screen and use the 3 dots to get into the menu.
For others ... if you use Safari on the iPhone there is a 'Request Desktop Website' in the settings.
Chrome doesn't have one where you can set it and forget it. You have to do it each time which is annoying.
Chrome doesn't have one where you can set it and forget it. You have to do it each time which is annoying.
Oh shit why did I just figure this out? [desktop mode engaged]
Ahhhhhh..... feels just like home.
Just wish there was a way to leave it on with droid/chrome
Ahhhhhh..... feels just like home.
Just wish there was a way to leave it on with droid/chrome
When I request the desktop version on my iPhone, it just reloads the mobile version
Maybe it is because my phone is old? I definitely prefer the desktop version.
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When I request the desktop version on my iPhone, it just reloads the mobile version
Maybe it is because my phone is old? I definitely prefer the desktop version.
iPhone sucks
Thanks for chiming in Austin.
We've all kinda missed that for a long time.
We've all kinda missed that for a long time.
They're backwards...But like that
When I request the desktop version on my iPhone, it just reloads the mobile version
Maybe it is because my phone is old? I definitely prefer the desktop version.
Are you going to settings>safari>request.......
I don't have that option in my settings (iOS11), it is an option when I hit the share button while in Safari. It worked just fine on Pirate...
Ok, I really don't know to what you are referring to when you say you hit the share button in safari.....
but, on your iPhone (not in safari, not setting on this site but in your iPhone settings) if you go to Settings > Safari, there is not an option for Request Desktop?
but, on your iPhone (not in safari, not setting on this site but in your iPhone settings) if you go to Settings > Safari, there is not an option for Request Desktop?
Also, you're not likely to get the exact same view as your desktop. The site has a "responsive design", meaning it adjusts look/feel to the users screen size. You can take your desktop window and drag it smaller and larger and see it adjust. PBB being older had one layout for desktops and a separate one for mobile which is why 'Request Desktop Site' worked like it did.
For Chrome users, I also just found this gem I wish I knew about years ago ... Go to chrome://flags and search for Desktop... there’s a “Request desktop mode by default”... set that to “Enabled” and restart the browser. It’s working for me.
For Chrome users, I also just found this gem I wish I knew about years ago ... Go to chrome://flags and search for Desktop... there’s a “Request desktop mode by default”... set that to “Enabled” and restart the browser. It’s working for me.
Ok I've decided my phone must be fucked... or I'm really that retarded. Can't find the pull down menu and still can get pictures to work. S8 active
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Yes use Lightning and set it to Desktop emulation. Many instructions on the internet, "google lightning desktop emulation"
Be an avid shrinker-and-expander.
Don't need to read the thread, this is the answer you're welcome.
Be an avid shrinker-and-expander.
Don't need to read the thread, this is the answer you're welcome.
Oh shit why did I just figure this out? [desktop mode engaged]
Ahhhhhh..... feels just like home.
Another workaround is, not using chrome. I know it's the shit, and it's built into droid. But... chrome is spyware control / bloatware infused. Keep it.
But you can augment your device with the Brave browser, or Firefox etc. Both of those easily toggle 'desktop site' and they stay toggled for all browser instances.
FYI, the Brave browser is chromium based and is the leading browser in the Snowden campaign.
This must be the issue then. I would prefer not to have a "responsive design," but I realize I may be in the minority on this.
Another workaround is, not using chrome. I know it's the shit, and it's built into droid. But... chrome is spyware control / bloatware infused. Keep it.
But you can augment your device with the Brave browser, or Firefox etc. Both of those easily toggle 'desktop site' and they stay toggled for all browser instances.
FYI, the Brave browser is chromium based and is the leading browser in the Snowden campaign.
Just an update, its been staying on desktop with Chrome. No clue what happened, but I just click on here and BOOM I'm in my favorite recliner.
When I request the desktop version on my iPhone, it just reloads the mobile version
Maybe it is because my phone is old? I definitely prefer the desktop version.
I'm on a ip4 running 9.3.6 don't think I have the option. oh well the mobile setup works.
It is definitely a lot better than the mobile version of Pirate, and is tolerable, but it still hides some information which I find annoying.