Opening the browser
Select a portal
In the Browser section, you’ll see cards for all supported portals. Tap on any portal card to open that portal’s website in the built-in browser.
Browser features
The built-in browser provides essential navigation controls:Navigation controls
A floating action button at the bottom of the screen contains navigation arrows:- Back arrow: Navigate to the previous page in your browsing history
- Forward arrow: Move forward in your browsing history (after going back)
Navigation buttons are automatically enabled or disabled based on your browsing history. You can’t go back if you’re on the first page, and you can’t go forward unless you’ve gone back first.
System back button
The Android system back button integrates with browser history:- If you can go back in the browser, pressing the system back button navigates to the previous page
- If you’re on the first page of your browsing session, the system back button closes the browser and returns to the home page
App bar actions
- Back button: Returns to the home page immediately, regardless of browser history
- Settings icon: Opens the settings dialog to configure app preferences
Automatic book detection
The browser continuously monitors the URLs you visit. When you navigate to a book page:Automatic transition
The browser automatically extracts the book ID from the URL and navigates to ReUCM’s book download page.
Browser behavior
User agent
The browser uses a mobile Chrome user agent string to ensure compatibility with mobile versions of book portals:Permissions
The browser automatically grants permission requests from websites, ensuring smooth browsing without interruption from permission dialogs.Cookies and sessions
The browser maintains cookies and session data during your browsing session. However, if you log out from a portal in the settings:- All cookies for that portal are cleared
- You’ll need to log in again if the portal requires authentication
Use cases
Discovering new books
Use the browser to:- Browse portal catalogs and categories
- Search for specific books or authors
- Read reviews and ratings
- Check book series and recommendations
When you don’t have a direct link
If you don’t have a book URL to paste on the home page, the browser lets you:- Navigate through the portal’s interface naturally
- Use the portal’s search and filtering features
- Explore featured or trending books
Multi-step navigation
Some portals require multiple steps to reach a book:- Select a genre or category
- Filter by author or series
- Choose a specific book
Tips for effective browsing
The browser is optimized for supported portals. While you can technically navigate to any website, automatic book detection only works with supported book portals.