cTouch r5 (browserUA)

You can browse smartphone websites. No configuration screens; command line --user-agent value is used.
What is cTouch r5 (browserUA)?
cTouch r5 (browserUA) is a Chrome extension that allows you to browse smartphone websites. It patches JavaScript properties to mimic a smartphone and does not require any configuration. You can specify the user agent either through the command line or the developer tools.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-14
Users: 965
Version: 2.7.1.6127 (Last updated: 2017-06-11)
Creation date: 2017-06-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 11.50K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension patches some JavaScript properties to mimic smartphone. In this way you can browse smartphone websites. No configuration screens. You can specify user agent by using --user-agent= command line, or Tool->Developer Tool->Gear Icon->User Agent

[cTouch r4] 2.5.4.40722

  • Tweaked generated iframe handling.
  • From this version, Chrome 20-36 support is unofficial. 37+ is officially supported. 2.5.5.40904 Migrated to sourceforge. Released as binary. 2.5.6.50511 Updated UA list. You can unset UA from option page. 2.5.7.50517 Fixed official touch event detection. 2.5.8.51020 Updated UA list (2.5.7 forgot to update UA list URL). 2.5.9.51020 Fixed UA list...
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Extension safety

Risk impact

cTouch r5 (browserUA) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

cTouch r5 (browserUA) may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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