[tbb-bugs] #29866 [Applications/Tor Browser]: TBA: "Request desktop site" should use desktop Tor Browser user agent

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#29866: TBA: "Request desktop site" should use desktop Tor Browser user agent
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks               |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  tbb-mobile                |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                            |         Points:
 Reviewer:                            |        Sponsor:
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Changes (by sysrqb):

 * cc: antonela (added)


Comment:

 Somewhat related, if we ever enable Sync on Android, then we'll need a
 solution for #26982 as well as ensuring the java-based network connections
 and the Necko-based networks use the same UAS.

 For this bug, I agree Tor Browser should use the standard
 resistFingerprinting UAS when the "Desktop Site" is requested. I don't
 think many (most?) Tor Browser users really know their requests when using
 an Android device are distinguishable from a request coming from a desktop
 platform (because the-web), so changing the menu option may be more
 confusing. I'm adding antonela because it is something to consider/think
 about for the future, especially around use testing.

 Tweaking the UAS is an easy fix: https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-
 browser.git/tree/mobile/android/chrome/content/browser.js?h=tor-
 browser-60.6.1esr-8.5-1#n3350

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