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Samsung's stock browser For Galaxy S6 (Where?)

Samsung's stock browser why would you remove it.....please add with new update..

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Most all Androids, at least with this new OS are coming with Chrome as it is redundant to have 2 browsers and Google can update Chrome in the Play Store while manufacturers cannot update the stock browser of their own nearly as frequently.

Dknow101

Yes, but isnt that the users decision to make on what browser they want to use. Needless to say the Galaxy S6 is suppose to come with a stock browser (But Verizon removed it) which also comes with the fingerprint login where as chrome does not.

So I would rather use the stock browser then chrome.

Snn5

A lot of carriers remove features from phones in the name of exclusivity and security. Remember when Verizon wouldn't allow Google Wallet? Now they have no choice since ISIS was bought by GW. There are other browsers, though IDK if Opera, Dolphin, etc... allow the finger scanner function.

AT&T has removed the Download Booster feature that simultaneously uses Wi-Fi and LTE data to deliver faster speeds; the Simple Sharing feature that lets you more easily share large files with friends; Microsoft’s OneDrive application, which came with 100GB of free cloud storage; and the Smart Manager app that Samsung designed to make managing battery use and storage on your device easier.
Verizon has also removed Smart Manager and OneDrive… and every other Microsoft app that was preloaded. In other words, if you buy a Galaxy S6 from Verizon, you won’t get OneDrive, Skype, OneNote and Office Mobile preloaded onto the device. Unlike AT&T, Verizon’s Galaxy S6 does come with Download Booster and Simple Share enabled, however.
T-Mobile is limiting your ability to remove S-Finder and Quick Connect from the phone’s drop-down menu. You also can’t disable the capacitive lights on T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 as you can on AT&T’s version of the device. Other than this, though, it seems T-Mobile has left the device largely intact.
Sprint has removed Download Booster and has disabled Wi-Fi calling as a default setting, although it’s possible to change that easily by enabling it in the settings. Like T-Mobile, Sprint has mostly left the device alone and it does give you access to the Microsoft apps Samsung promoted during its Galaxy S6 launch, including the 100GB of OneDrive data.

I understand that the function you seek is not explicitly listed above, but that list is not all-inclusive either.

Sparky13

From what I've read, only the stock browser works with the fingerprint sign-in feature. And just because the other (US) carriers pull stunts like this, that doesn't make it right. I don't want Chrome, and in fact, most of the users I've talked to say it has glitches on the S6. Somehow I doubt the stock browser (which was made by the manufacturer of the phone) would have such compatibility issues! Just leave the phone alone and give us what the manufacturer intended!

B33

Chrome is what I have on my Phone I live with it but hey there are others for ones seeking, Dolphin is one of the Good ones and there are a Few more other than just Chrome..

Like the Info on No. 3

Sparky13

I'm just seeking the stock browser (the only one that supports the built in fingerprint scanner out of the box). The AOSP browser won't do that, and neither will any other 3rd party browser. I do appreciate the effort in offering alternatives, but none of them will do what the stock browser could do if Verizon didn't disable it.

(Sorry for the late post, but I just now saw there were more replies to this thread)

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