How to Use iPhone and Android to View Desktop Sites

by Frank 1 year ago

written by Frank 1 year ago

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Key Takeaway

Tap the “Aa” symbol in iPhone Safari and then select “Request Desktop Website.”
Tap the three-dot menu symbol in Chrome for Android and pick “Desktop Site” from the menu.

Most websites offer optimized mobile versions for smartphone devices. You may occasionally require access to the full desktop version of the site. You may switch between desktop and mobile mode on iPhones and Android devices.

How to Make a Request for a Desktop Site on an iPhone

Tap the “Aa” icon in the Safari URL bar on the iPhone and iPad, then pick “Request Desktop Website” from the menu. It’s actually that easy. Viewing a desktop webpage in Safari on an iOS 12 or previous smartphone is a bit different for some reason.

New menu in iOS 13 to request desktop website

The same is true for the majority of iPhone and iPad browsers. In Google Chrome, for example, press the three-dot menu symbol in the bottom right and choose “Request Desktop Website” from the menu.

Request desktop site on iPhone in Chrome.

How to View a Desktop Site on an Android Device

To view a website in desktop mode on Chrome for Android, hit the three-dot menu symbol in the upper right corner and choose “Desktop Site.”

There are several Android browsers available, and you may allow desktop websites in them in a similar manner.

View a desktop site on Android.

How to Return to the iPhone’s Mobile Site

If you’re using an iPhone or iPad and want to browse a website in desktop mode, hit the “Aa” button in the Safari URL bar and choose “Request Mobile Website.” You’ve returned to the mobile-friendly website layout.

Switch back to the mobile site on iPhone.

How to Disable Android’s Desktop Mode

To return to the mobile version of a website on Chrome for Android, hit the three-dot menu symbol in the upper right corner and uncheck the box labeled “Desktop Site.” This feature is available in a similar location in other Android browsers.

Turn off desktop mode on Android.

That’s the end of it. On iPhone, iPad, and Android, switching between desktop and mobile versions is simple. Fortunately, most current websites perform very well in mobile-optimized layouts, but you may still want the full version on occasion. It’s a different scenario if you wish to explore an earlier version of a website.

Frank

Hi, I'm Frank, a self-taught programmer and the founder of Navhow. My coding journey began in 2008, and since then I've become proficient in a variety of programming languages, including PHP, Java, JS, and Objective-C. With a degree in marketing from Northeastern University, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to my work. I've had the pleasure of launching a website that grew to over one million monthly visitors, and I'm always looking for new ways to innovate and create solutions that improve people's lives. Thanks for visiting my website, and feel free to get in touch!