This wikiHow teaches you how to change the main web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet to one that you prefer. You can change the primary web browser on any operating system or platform, including iPhone or iPad. However, you will need to install the desired new web browser (eg Firefox or Chrome) before you can see it as a browser option in the settings menu.
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Method 1 of 5: On Windows
Step 1. Open the Windows settings menu (“Windows Settings”)
You can access this menu by pressing the button Windows + “ i ” on the keyboard, or clicking the gear icon on the Windows “Start” menu.
Step 2. Click Apps
This option is indicated by a bullet list icon.
Step 3. Click Default apps
This option is in the left pane.
Step 4. Click the currently active main web browser
The “Choose an App” window will open and display a list of programs installed on the computer. You can see the new web browsers that have been installed on this list.
If you haven't installed a new browser, visit your browser's main page and download the browser installation file
Step 5. Click the browser you want to set as the primary browser
After clicking on a different option, your computer's main web browser preferences will be updated. The new web browser is now set up to open all browser or internet related extensions, links and shortcuts.
Method 2 of 5: On MacOS
Step 1. Open System Preferences
To access it, click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select “ System Preferences ” on the menu.
If the browser you want to use is not already on your computer, you will need to install it before continuing
Step 2. Click General
A list of common system options will be displayed.
Step 3. Select a web browser from the "Default web browser" menu
Once selected, the browser will be set to create all web links, shortcuts, and browser-related extensions on the computer.
Method 3 of 5: On Android Devices
Step 1. Open the device settings menu (“Settings”)
You can access the menu by tapping the gear icon in your device's app list, or dragging the top of the home screen downwards and selecting the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.
If you haven't installed the browser you want to use, install it from the Play Store before proceeding
Step 2. Select Apps. option or Apps and notifications.
The name of this option may differ depending on the operating system or device version, but it usually always has the words " Apps " or " Applications ".
Step 3. Select Default apps or Default applications.
If you don't see this option, try tapping the “ Advanced first.
Step 4. Select Browser app
A list of all the apps that you can use as your primary web browser on your device will be displayed.
Step 5. Select the browser you want
The browser will be set as the primary web browser on the Android device after that.
Method 4 of 5: On iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Open the iPhone or iPad settings menu (“Settings”)
This menu is indicated by the gear icon on the home screen or the “Utilities” folder in the application library.
Step 2. Scroll down and select the browser you want to use
As long as you have the desired browser installed from the App Store, you can see it in the list of apps.
Step 3. Touch Default Browser App
A list of apps that you can use as your primary web browser will load.
If you don't see this option, you're selecting an app that can't be set as the device's primary web browser. You may also need to update your iPhone or iPad operating system to the latest iOS version
Step 4. Touch the app you want to use as the main browser
The selected web browser will be set as the primary browser on the iPhone or iPad.
Method 5 of 5: On Ubuntu
Step 1. Open the “Activities View” window on the desktop
You can open it by clicking the button “ Activities ” in the top left corner of the desktop, or move the cursor to the top left corner of the hot corner (if enabled).
Step 2. Type in default applications
In the “Activities View” window, you can directly type these keywords to perform a search.
Step 3. Select Default Applications in the search results
A list of the main applications on the computer will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the "Web" drop-down menu
After that, a list of browsers available on your computer will be displayed. Make sure you have installed a new browser on your computer so that it appears in the list.
Step 5. Click the browser you want to use
After that, the new settings will be saved automatically. Whenever you click on a web link, it will load in the selected browser.
