<browserCaps> section

[Eric]

Hi,

Why there is no <browserCaps> section, which is correct?

I understand that Netscape and others are 'DownLevel' browser,
but in my case, also the PocketIE on my Ipaq and
Opera browser for SmartPhone are reconized wrong (IsMobileDevice = false).

From where or how I get the a configuration which works?

Thanks
Eric

 

[Mark Rae]

Why there is no <browserCaps> section, which is correct?

Because it's been replaced by HttpContext.Current.Request.Browser

 

[Guest]

Because it's been replaced by HttpContext.Current.Request.Browser
No, it hasn't. If you are just looking for mobile updates go here
http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/...asp.netmc/mobileweb/instructions/default.aspx

I've been talking to someone at Microsoft lately about this and he is trying
to find out why there are no browser caps that correctly support non-IE
browsers. Just google for updated browser caps and you can find some that
will handle netscape just fine.

 

[Helen]

Hi,

Why there is no <browserCaps> section, which is correct?

I understand that Netscape and others are 'DownLevel' browser,
but in my case, also the PocketIE on my Ipaq and
Opera browser for SmartPhone are reconized wrong (IsMobileDevice = false).

From where or how I get the a configuration which works?

Thanks
Eric

You can add a browsercaps section to either your web.config or
machine.config files to add browsers not included by default. Here are
some resources you might find useful:

MSDN explanation of the format of the browsercaps section in
web.config:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...-us/cpgenref/html/gngrfbrowsercapssection.asp

Browsercaps files for ASP.NET:
http://slingfive.com/pages/code/browserCaps/

Helen

 

[Eric]

Thanks Scott,

But I have installed all the updates.

My problems are more the 'mobile browsers' like for Symbian Mobile phones
(Opera) and also my Ipaq.

Eric

 

[Steven Cheng[MSFT]]

Hi Eric,

In addition to Scott's suggestions. Here are some further reference on the
ASP.NET's Device Support and Mobile applicatoin configuration:

When we update Device Support , there will attach new device Capabilities
files which can be configured in the machine.config.
#ASP.NET Mobile Controls Device Support
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/mwsdk/html/
mwconSupportedDevices.asp
And also the <browserCaps> can be override in each asp.net web
application's web.config file.

And here is another documentation on the mobile device capabilities in
mobile asp.net application.
#Mobile Device Capabilities
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/mwsdk/html/mworiMobileCapabilities.a
sp?frame=true

Hope also helps .Thanks.

Regards,

Steven Cheng
Microsoft Online Support

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rights.)

 

[Eric]

Thanks Steven,

I'm really up to date and know how it should work.
But my concern is more, that common used devices are not reconized.
An Ipaq 5550 or Sony Ericsson P900 (and Opera for Symbian) are widley used
devices.

If I need to write myself every configuration, it doesn't make sense to me.

Is there some a list where all the suported devices are listed?

Eric

 

[Steven Cheng[MSFT]]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for your followup. Regarding on your description, I'll consult some
further experts on the BrowserCaps setting for those common devices. I'll
update you as soon as I got any new information. Thanks.

Regards,

Steven Cheng
Microsoft Online Support

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rights.)

 

[Steven Cheng[MSFT]]

Hi Eric,

I've contacted some other experts and it seems that they've also mentioned
the other similiar threads you posted in the same newgroup. Some other
members of MSFT (Earl and John) have posted their reply there. I'll repost
them here for your convenient reference:

#From Earl
==========================
Hi, Eric

I understand your concern, but the mobile market is constantly changing and
adding new devices. The devices you mention are fairly new, and they will
probably be in the next device update, but they are not present now. You
can look at http://www.asp.net/mobile/testeddevices.aspx?tabindex=6 for the
complete list of tested devices and emulators.

For the new devices, you will need to use the profiling tool until they are
added to the device update list.
=============================

Also, they wonder whether the information is helpful. If you have any
further questions, please feel free to followup there. Thanks.

Regards,

Steven Cheng
Microsoft Online Support

Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
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rights.)

 

[Eric]

Yes, I have read the other thread.
Thanks for your help
Eric

 

[Steven Cheng[MSFT]]

You're welcome Eric,

Thanks again for your posting and have a good day!

Regards,

Steven Cheng
Microsoft Online Support