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• You can choose Request Desktop Website in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• You can also open all websites in desktop mode on your iPhone or iPad.

Method 1: On iPhone

Note : Modern websites have responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes, making it challenging to force a desktop view. This can lead to websites displaying their mobile/tablet view even when the feature to access a desktop website is enabled in Safari.

Step 1: Launch the Safari browser and visit a webpage.

Step 2: Once you load the webpage, find the extension icon in the address bar and tap on it.

Step 3: Select Request Desktop Website , and Safari will reload the webpage in desktop mode.

Method 2: On iPad

While we don’t recommend using a desktop mode in Safari for iPhone, we argue against the same on the Safari iPad app. Most iPad users use the device in horizontal mode and with iPad screen size reaching almost 13-inch, it makes sense to use the Safari browser in desktop mode only.

That’s the reason Apple has set the desktop mode as the default view on Safari for iPad.

Enable All Websites to Open in Desktop Mode

You can return to the same extensions menu and request a mobile website to browse on your iPhone. If you wish to open all the tabs in the future in desktop mode only, you must tweak the Safari settings menu.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone and tap on Safari .

Step 2: Find the Settings for the websites menu and select Request Desktop Website . Enable the toggle for all websites from the following menu.

From now on, every web query will load in desktop mode in Safari for iPhone. However, the desktop mode experience can be below-average on a small screen.

If you don’t see the websites loading in desktop mode, you must make a similar setting tweak on your iPad.

Step 1: Open iPad Settings > go to Safari .

Step 2: Select the Request Desktop Website option and enable the toggle for the same.

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Apple has changed the way we request desktop site in Safari on the iPhone and iPad. Earlier in iOS, this option was buried deep in the Share Sheet . But now, it is visible just by a single tap. Let’s learn how you can request a desktop site in Safari on the iPhone or iPad.

How to Request Desktop Site in Safari on iPhone in iOS 14 or 13

How to set specific site to always open in desktop mode in safari, how to permanently set all sites to always open in desktop mode in safari.

• How to Request Desktop Site in Safari
• Open Safari on your iPhone and visit the website whose desktop version you wish to view
• Tap on A A from the top left

The page will automatically reload in the desktop version.

To return to the mobile version , tap on AA and then tap on ‘Request Mobile Website.’

• Open Safari on your iPhone, and load the website you wish to always view in desktop mode
• Tap on Website Settings.

From now onwards, this website will always open in a desktop view. You may have to force quit Safari and reopen it (or restart iPhone) for these changes to take place.

To stop it from always loading the desktop version in Safari, follow the above steps, and turn off the toggle for Request Desktop Website.

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone
• Tap on Safari.

From now onwards, all the websites you visit in Safari will load the desktop version.

• Do not see All Websites in step 3 above? Turn on the toggle for ‘Other Websites’ or tap on ‘Edit’ from top right and then tap on ‘Clear All Settings.’ Now you will see the option named ‘All Websites.’
• To stop all websites from loading the Desktop version , follow the above steps and turn off the toggle for ‘Request Desktop Website.’

How to Request Desktop Site in Safari on iPhone

To view desktop version for a site on iPhone, tap on share icon from the bottom bar and then tap on Request Desktop Site.

Conclusion…

Please understand that you might not see much changes with all websites in the desktop version before you go. For sites like Wikipedia, you can see a complete revamp of the layout. But if you enable Desktop mode for many sites, including ours (go ahead and try), you won’t see much difference. However, when you scroll to the end, you might see our fixed right sidebar ad on mobile only available on the desktop version.

So, we can conclude that you may not see any significant visual changes in the desktop version for many websites, but your browser does load the resources of a desktop version when you enable it.

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4 Ways to View Websites in Desktop Mode on iPhone

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This article was co-authored by Chiara Corsaro and by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD . Chiara Corsaro is the General Manager and Apple Certified Mac & iOS Technician for macVolks, Inc., an Apple Authorized Service Provider located in the San Francisco Bay Area. macVolks, Inc. was founded in 1990, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating, and is part of the Apple Consultants Network (ACN). There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 71,343 times.

When you visit a website on your iPhone, your browser will often display a streamlined version designed for mobile viewing. But in some cases, you might prefer to view the full desktop version of the site. By changing a few settings , you can easily switch to desktop mode in iPhone’s built-in browser, Safari. You can also view the desktop version of a website in the iOS version of Chrome. In this article, we’ll talk you through a few simple methods for switching to desktop mode on iPhone.

Temporary Desktop Mode for a Single Webpage (Safari)

• Depending on the preferences you’ve set for the app, the address bar may be located at either the top or bottom of the screen.

• This setting only applies to the current tab and won’t affect any other websites that are currently open in Safari.

Permanent Desktop Mode for a Single Website (Safari)

• You can always undo the change by going back into the Website Settings menu next time you visit the site.

Permanent Desktop Mode for All Websites (Safari)

Desktop Mode in Chrome

• If you visit other pages that are part of the same website during your current browsing session, they may also appear in desktop mode. To convert back to the mobile version, open the ••• menu again and tap Request Mobile Site .

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• Another option is to download a browser app that is designed to automatically show websites in desktop mode, such as Desktop Browser or Zoomable. You can find these apps by searching for “desktop browser” in the App Store . Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 2

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How to Request a Desktop Website in Safari for iOS

Mobile-friendly websites are often stripped down and streamlined for easier navigation, with the result that some full-page content isn't displayed at all. Even when it is, finding that content can sometimes be a chore, especially if you're used to the desktop version of a site.

Fortunately, Apple has had the foresight to let you bypass mobile versions of websites and view original desktop versions on its mobile devices instead. To request a desktop site in Safari on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 13, simply follow these steps.

• Tap the " aA " icon in the top-left corner of the screen to reveal the Website View menu.
• Select Request Desktop Website from the dropdown menu.

The great thing about Safari's Website View menu is that it will remember your preferences for that specific website and apply it automatically the next time content is loaded from the same parent URL.

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• Request a Desktop Site
• Always Open the Desktop Version of Site
• Always Open a Desktop Version for All Sites
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What to Know

• For a single website, open the page, and then go to Options (aA) > Request Desktop Website .
• To always use the desktop version: Options (aA) > Website Settings and turn Request Desktop Website on.
• To use desktop version for every site: Settings app > Safari > Request Desktop Website > turn All Websites on.

This article shows how to request a desktop version of a website in Safari and other browsers on an iPhone, including how to automatically open desktop sites for every site you go to. Instructions apply to devices running iOS 13 and later.

How Do I Request a Desktop Site on My iPhone?

The mobile versions of websites are generally streamlined to make them easier to use on the smaller screen, but you may lose some functionality. Here's how to open the full version in Safari for iPhone.

With the site open, select the Options menu in the address bar. It looks like two capital letter A's.

You may need to scroll up or down to reveal the address bar.

Tap Request Desktop Website .

The page will reload with the desktop version.

How Do I Always Open the Desktop Version of a Website?

You can use the same menu to automatically open a desktop version every time you go to a certain site.

With the site open, tap the Options menu next to the address bar.

Choose Website Options .

Tap the switch next to Request Desktop Website to on/green .

Now, even if you navigate away, your iPhone will automatically open the desktop version every time you open a page in this domain.

How Do I Always Open a Desktop Version of Every Website?

You can use the Settings app to tell Safari to always request a desktop version for every site you visit. Here's what to do.

Open Settings .

Select Safari .

Scroll down and tap Request Desktop Website .

Set the switch next to All Websites to on/green .

How to Request Desktop Websites in Other Browsers

If you don't use Safari, you can still request desktop websites in other browsers, although you may have to do it for each site you visit.

In Chrome, navigate to the site, and then go to More (three horizontal dots) > Request Desktop Site .

In Firefox, open a page and then go to More (three horizontal lines) > Request Desktop Site .

In Microsoft Edge, tap More (three horizontal dots), and then select View desktop site .

In Opera, go to More (three horizontal lines), and then turn the switch next to Desktop Site on.

Yes. The steps for iPadOS are the same as using desktop mode on an iPhone.

To switch back to the mobile version of a website in Safari, tap Options (aA) > Request Mobile Website .

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Requesting Desktop Sites on iPhone’s Browser: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever been browsing the web on your iPhone and wished you could see the desktop version of a site instead of the mobile version? It’s actually a pretty simple process to request desktop sites on your iPhone’s browser. After reading this brief overview, you’ll know exactly how to do it.

Step by Step Tutorial: Requesting Desktop Sites on iPhone’s Browser

Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand what we’re trying to achieve here. Requesting a desktop site on your iPhone’s browser allows you to view web pages as they would appear on a computer, rather than the mobile-optimized versions. This can be useful if you need to access features that are only available on the desktop version of a website.

Step 1: Open Safari and navigate to the website

Open the Safari app on your iPhone and type in the website’s URL or use a search engine to find the site you want to visit.

Step 2: Tap the “AA” icon

Once the website loads, look for the “AA” icon in the top-left corner of the address bar and tap on it.

This icon may be small, but it’s the gateway to a bunch of useful features. By tapping on it, you reveal a menu that includes the option to request the desktop version of the website you’re currently viewing.

Step 3: Choose “Request Desktop Website”

From the menu that appears, select “Request Desktop Website.”

Your iPhone will then reload the page, and you should see the desktop version of the site. Keep in mind that some websites may not support this feature, or they may redirect you back to the mobile version if they detect you’re using an iPhone.

After you’ve completed these steps, the website should reload and display the desktop version. This will give you access to all the features and options that are available on the full website.

Tips for Requesting Desktop Sites on iPhone’s Browser

• If you frequently visit a particular website and always prefer to see the desktop version, you can adjust your settings so that Safari automatically requests the desktop site for that specific website.
• Keep in mind that desktop versions of websites are designed for larger screens, so some elements may not look as good or be as easy to interact with on your iPhone’s smaller screen.
• When you request a desktop site, you may need to zoom in and out to navigate the page more effectively.
• Not all websites will perfectly translate to a mobile desktop view. Some sites may still display mobile-optimized elements or may not function as expected.
• If you’re using a different browser, like Chrome or Firefox, the steps to request a desktop site may vary slightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i set safari to always request desktop sites.

Yes, you can set Safari to always request desktop sites for specific websites or for all websites.

To do this, go to Safari’s settings and look for the option to request desktop sites. From there, you can customize your preferences.

Will requesting a desktop site use more data?

Requesting a desktop site could potentially use more data than the mobile version, as desktop versions of sites are typically larger and more data-intensive.

Can I switch back to the mobile site after requesting the desktop version?

Absolutely, just repeat the steps and instead of selecting “Request Desktop Website,” choose “Request Mobile Website.”

What if a website doesn’t have a desktop version?

If a website doesn’t have a desktop version, requesting it won’t change the appearance of the site. You’ll continue to see the mobile version.

Does requesting a desktop site save my preference for that website?

Your preference to view the desktop version of a site is usually temporary. Once you close the tab or restart Safari, it will default back to the mobile site.

• Open Safari and navigate to the website.
• Tap the “AA” icon in the top-left corner of the address bar.
• Choose “Request Desktop Website” from the menu.

Requesting desktop sites on your iPhone’s browser is a handy feature that can enhance your browsing experience. Whether you need access to specific features only available on the desktop version or you simply prefer the layout, following the steps outlined above will get you there in no time. Remember, while the desktop view can be more comprehensive, it’s not always optimized for your iPhone’s screen, so you may have to do a bit of pinching and zooming. Nevertheless, having the know-how to switch between desktop and mobile views is a skill that will come in handy as you navigate the ever-growing world of the internet. So, the next time you’re stuck with a mobile site that just won’t cut it, remember this guide and take control of your browsing experience. Happy surfing!

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How to quickly request the desktop version of a website on your iPhone

At a time when more and more people use smartphones and tablets to go online, many websites have adapted to the wide variety of screen sizes by using responsive design, allowing for the experience to be relatively close to the full page version, as seen in web browsers on Mac desktops and PCs.

Not all sites go down this route, and instead funnel iPhone users towards a mobile-friendly version of the website. Typically produced to offer the essential elements of the web page but on a narrower display, these versions are optimized to use small amounts of data and to make it readable in a compact display, and in some cases can perform a lot better than the responsive design version.

That being said, there's sometimes a need for an iPhone user to break from the constraints of the mobile site and instead view the desktop version. For example, some features available in the full page may not be offered in the mobile site.

To make it easy for users needing to view the desktop site, Apple has added ways to force it to load in Safari, instead of taking users to the mobile-friendly variant.

Method 1: Reload Icon

Start off by loading the relevant website in Safari , then once it's completed loading the mobile site, hold down the refresh icon in the URL bar, at the top right corner of the screen.

For iPhone users, this will bring up buttons at the bottom of the screen, offering to Request Desktop Site or to Cancel the request. Select Request Desktop Site .

The same thing can also be requested on the iPad, but instead of appearing at the bottom of the screen, there is instead a pop-up button for Request Desktop Site that appears just below the refresh icon. Tap Request Desktop Site .

In either case, Safari will reload the page to display the desktop version of the website. Depending on the site's width, users may need to scroll sideways in order to see the complete page, even if the iPhone is turned to a landscape orientation.

Method 2: Sharing Menu

As before, enter Safari and load up the page you want to view.

On iPhone, scroll up or tap the top bar to bring up the bottom menu bar, and select the Share icon . In the Share menu, scroll along the bottom grey-and-white icons to find Request Desktop Site , and select it.

On iPad, the same icon is just to the right of the Reload icon, in the top-right corner. Navigate to the same section within the menu, and tap Request Desktop Site .

Further notes

If you request the non-mobile version of a website, Safari will retain your preferences, and will always request that version in the future. Bear this in mind before selecting the option.

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Interesting (not). What I'd really like to know is how to access the desktop site on a MacBook Air as it keeps loading the Facebook mobile site!

sflagel said: Interesting (not). What I'd really like to know is how to access the desktop site on a MacBook Air as it keeps loading the Facebook mobile site! Does this happen even if you type the full url, as in https://www.facebook.com or just when you type facebook in the URL bar?

It happens very often that I request the desktop version of a site and still get served with mobile version. Which is often very annoying and i didn’t find any way how to fix this...

riverko said: It happens very often that I request the desktop version of a site and still get served with mobile version. Which is often very annoying and i didn’t find any way how to fix this... If the mobile version still gets served after the request, then the web developers from that site are not adhering to standards. You'll need to take it up with them, I'm afraid.

Mike Wuerthele said: riverko said: It happens very often that I request the desktop version of a site and still get served with mobile version. Which is often very annoying and i didn’t find any way how to fix this...

OK, I'll call Facebook and see if I cans peak to their head of development. No seriously, I think it is the way Safari remembers Favourites; if you use a website often on a mobile device, it put the mobile url in Favourites; which also brings it up when you just type "facebook" in the URL window..

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Safari 101 : How to Request Desktop Sites on Your iPhone

Having websites coded for mobile browsing is great for small screens, but if you have a Plus model iPhone or even the iPhone X , desktop versions of websites might show you more of what you want. Plus, there's the case of poorly designed mobile websites, where the desktop view is clearly the better option with more functionality and features. Luckily, asking for desktop sites in Safari is simple.

In older versions of Safari for iPhone ( iOS 7 and 8 ), you would have to tap in the URL bar, pull the webpage down to view some hidden options, then tap on "Request Desktop Site" to exit the mobile version and see the whole shebang.

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When iOS 9 first came out in 2015, Apple streamlined this process to make it just a tad bit more convenient, and it still works this way in newer versions of iOS. Plus, there are two different ways to request desktop sites now, so use whichever one is more convenient or easiest for you.

Method 1: Use the Refresh Icon

Start by pulling up a mobile website on Safari; I'll be using Wikipedia for this example. Once it's loaded, tap and hold the refresh icon in the URL bar and you'll see the option to "Request Desktop Site" at the bottom. Tap on that option and you're browsing like you have a regular computer now. (Note: if you don't see the refresh button, either scroll up on the webpage or tap the top bar to make the options appear.)

To go back to the mobile version of the website, just repeat the process. However, instead of seeing something like "Request Mobile Site," you'll just see "Request Desktop Site" again. Hopefully, Apple fixes this one day, but it doesn't seem to be high on their priority list. Tap on it and it should still take you back to the mobile version, regardless of what it says.

However, note that not all websites work the same. While some will return you back to the mobile version if asked, some will keep you locked into the desktop site. In order to return desktop sites back to mobile websites when the request button isn't working, you'll need to force-close Safari , then reopen it. When you go back to the open tabs, they should all automatically convert back to the mobile editions.

Method 2: Use the Share Sheet

While using the refresh button is fairly fast, some of you might be used to sharing websites so much that you might rather use the share sheet option instead. On the webpage, either scroll up or tap the top bar to make the options appear, then tap on the share sheet icon (square with an up arrow). Next, on the bottom row of activities, swipe across until you see "Request Desktop Site," then select it.

Just like the above method, to get back to the mobile version of the site, repeat this process. Again, not all websites can go back to the mobile versions easily, so in the case that the one you're trying to get back to mobile doesn't, force-close Safari , then reopen it and everything should be back to normal.

Tip: If you use this share sheet option a lot, you can make it appear toward the front of the activities row for easier access. To do this, tap-and-hold on the "Request Desktop Site" icon, then drag and drop it to where you want. Alternatively, you can select "More" at the end of the activities list, tap-and-hold on the three lines next to "Request Desktop Site," then drag and drop it up on the list.

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Most iPhone users like to read and use websites specifically designed for mobile usage, which tend to simplify the user experience and focus attention a bit more. Since many websites detect you’re using an iPhone and automatically serve a mobile site (ours included) over the standard desktop site, there isn’t much involvement required from the user end. While this is generally a very good thing, sometimes users wish to see or use the full desktop version of an website on their iPhone, and that’s what this feature in iOS Safari allows for.

How to Request Desktop Site in Safari on iPhone

• From Safari, go to the mobile webpage you want to view the Desktop Site for
• Tap on the Sharing action icon, it looks like a box with an arrow flying out of the top
• Swipe through the options to find “Request Desktop Site” and tap on that

The webpage will instantly reload into the desktop version of that site (assuming one is available anyway).

Here is an example of what two versions of a website look like, side by side, in this case osxdaily.com with the mobile site and the desktop site:

The ability to switch from a mobile to desktop site is really intended for the iPhone and iPod touch, though the request feature in Safari does exist on iPad as well. Because most websites serve a full desktop site to the iPad by default, it’s a bit less useful there.

This method works for requesting the desktop site in Safari for iOS 13, iOS 12, iOS 11, iOS 10, and iOS 9. If you have an iPhone or iPod running an earlier version of iOS, you can still perform this action though it’s done in a different way as discussed below.

Request a Desktop Site & Switch from a Mobile Site on Safari for iPhone with iOS 8 & iOS 7

This method is for iOS 7 and iOS 8, you’ll find it’s slightly different when requesting a desktop site in Safari on iOS 13, iOS 12, iOS 11, etc .

• From Safari, load the website mobile version that you wish to switch to a desktop site for
• Tap on the URL bar, then pull down from directly below the URL bar with a swipe gesture to reveal the menu options
• Choose “Request Desktop Site” and let the current webpage reload to the full desktop version of that site

For example, here’s what this looks like on your favorite website of all time, OSXDaily.com . Pulling down on the URL bar and choosing the request desktop site option:

And here’s the before and after, with the simplified mobile version of the website visible on the left, and the full “Desktop” version of the site visible on the right:

Again, most users will strongly prefer mobile versions of basically all websites, since they tend to be easier to use and read on smaller screens. Nonetheless, sometimes a desktop site is desirable for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to access a specific feature of a website, personal preference, or, for developers and designers, for troubleshooting purposes.

Note that if you’re partially scrolled down on any particular mobile site, you’ll need to tap on the URL bar twice. The first tap makes the Safari navigation buttons visible , and the second URL bar tap will make the URL field editable, or, for the purposes here, the ability to pull down and request the desktop site.

It’s worth mentioning that the Request feature does not go both ways. That may seem like an oversight, but it’s because Safari for iPhone will automatically re-send the iPhone specific user agent the next time the URL or website is visited, which has the effect of loading the mobile version of the given website again. Accordingly, if you requested a desktop site and want to switch back to the mobile view in Safari for iPhone or iPod touch, you’d just need to close that browser tab and then re-open the URL again, there is no need to specifically request a mobile site. For those interested, you can mimic this effect on a desktop computer by changing the browser user agent to resemble a mobile device or desktop device.

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I used to have similar problems too, but after using “long path tool” everything was solved.

I want to change back from full site to a mobile view. That does not happen when I re-open page. Can anyone help w this. Thanks so much

I’m having the same problem.😫 I cannot find any way to switch it back to the better mobile version.

iPhone 6 iOS 8.3 (no room to update currently ugh) Doesn’t work with facebook Yes, I know how to and do click URL, then swipe and click view desktop site. Do it all the time on many sites but this isn’t being honored by Facebook anymore. Certainly not using the Apple supplied Safari browser. I’ll dl and try others.

This is how you get a desktop site in iOS on iPhone with Safari. You can do similar with Chrome on iOS too. Facebook wants you to use their app, however. Another option is to not use Facebook at all.

O. M. G. it DOES NOT work. Using iPhone 7. Using directions, all it does is ask if you want to Select, Copy, or Paste. When I pull down below, nothing. Someone asked why would you need full version on a mobile devise….Really? …There are more options available.

It works fine, tap and hold on the little circle refresh button in the menu bar of the website URL.

But wow you have an iPhone 7? That’s amazing, that iPhone isn’t even out yet. Do you have an iPhone 8 too?

No, Wow, it does NOT work fine. And I’m sure Js meant to say iOS 7, so please don’t be a jerk with snide comments. Thanks!

P.S. The “tap and swipe” feature only works in iOS 8 and higher. iOS 7 does not allow you to view non-mobile versions of websites unless the website itself offers you that option.

This works to request desktop sites in Safari in iOS 7, iOS 8.

In iOS 9 it is through the Sharing menu instead

if you can’t figure out how to use it you’re doing something wrong.

To get to desktop site quickly…hold down the refresh arrow in the address bar and then select the blue text (go to desktop site). HTH. Wish there was a way to permanently select this option as I hate mobile sites. Using iPad mini.

I used to be able to request desktop by swiping down but since I went 9.0.1, it no longer works. Any ideas?

That gesture still works but you can now also tap the Share button and choose ‘request desktop site’

I love that your featured trick no longer works on your own website

Actually it works fine on the website here and any other website with a desktop and mobile version, you request whatever the version is that isn’t served by default. That’s how it works. As you can see in the screen shots of the article it is demonstrated on this website for the desktop and mobile sites and it works on this sites mobile website.

Here is how to request a desktop version of a website in Safari on iOS:

https://osxdaily.com/2014/11/25/request-desktop-site-safari-ios/

You can see a before and after picture here.

http://cdn.osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mobile-and-desktop-sites-side-by-side-safari-ios.jpg

You saved my life thank u so much

Does this work on Iphone 4?

Doesn’t work. It just keeps opening up the app

Yes you need to open SAFARI app to view a website on the iPhone, yes Mandi that is true. You do need to use a web browser to read a web site! Read the instructions you will find it works exactly as described!

No it doesn’t work. I have tried numerous ways and all it does is pull down my favs, theres no hidden menu in ios 7

Thanks you’re a lifesaver!!

Why would anybody want the desktop version on their cell, makes no sense.

The article explains some of the reasons why you’d want to view the desktop version of a website on your mobile phone. Some desktop sites are full featured while mobile sites can be limited, and some people prefer desktop sites. Do you have a reading comprehension problem, Dillon? Or do you just go straight to the article comments and leave a comment that makes no sense? Maybe you should try using the desktop view on your iPhone sometime?

Where in safari or ipad settings i can set/configure to load always the desktop site? Why a mobile version if desktop Version is superior.????!

Doesn’t work for a lot of sites, unfortunately. Most of those sites also don’t have a ‘desktop version’ button at the botttom. And it would be nice if it was a permanent option like on Dolphin.

“Again, most users will strongly prefer mobile versions of basically all websites,”

I’d question that. Most people I talk to hate the hobbled, toytown, ‘responsive’ versions of websites. What’s the point in having larger, higher resolution screens if we can’t see the whole site? I hope responsive sites soon become a quaint relic of the time when people still used mobiles with smaller screens.

This doesn’t work on many sites such as NYT, WAPO, and other “responsive” sites. The pinch-zoom functionality is still disabled.

I like the mobile sites on my iPhone. Works great. Using iPhone right now for this comment on this website

Actually, I hate most mobile versions of sites and prefer to work from the full sites. Mobile iterations still have a very long way to go before they’re useful. For example: your article. Couldn’t read the comments section until I switched to full view.

Just my opinion. Ymmv…

Thanks! I was getting very frustrated with mobile sites on my iPhone 6 Plus, so this tip was extremely useful.

I have successfully switched to the full desktop site, but sometimes in order to see the full page, you have to zoom out (to reduce the size of text and graphic elements within the page). Is there a way to do this in iPhone Safari?

You pinch to zoom in or out in Safari. If you’re on an iPhone you should always use the mobile version of a site unless you specifically need the desktop version (like a developer would for testing).

GREAT tip — my frustration is with Pinterest, which flips from Safari to the app. I don’t WANT the app, thank you very much, it’s a time management thing!

AH!!!! Now it works. Thanks!! This is a great tip!

Tried, but it doesn’t work on my iPhone 6. Tapping the URL bar highlights the address as your pic shows, but the swipe motion produces no results?

Pull down from directly below the URL bar, put your finger on the favorites section and pull down from there. That will show the bar.

Kind of hidden, to say the least.

I have tried in every way, my iphone 6 simply doesn’t show me the desktop version option or anything else as i swipe down. :(

It’s the square with the arrow like you were going to send the page via text. Then you swipe way over right. It’s there on a 6 and 6s. I tried to add pictures with it marked out but I could upload them.

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How to access the desktop version of a website in Safari on iPhone

This tutorial shows you the quick steps to visit the desktop version of a website in Safari on your iPhone or iPad and switch back to mobile view if needed.

Don’t you hate it when visiting a website in Safari on your phone takes you to a crippled mobile version rather than the full desktop experience? Thankfully, iOS has made it a cinch to skip those skimpy mobile websites and go straight to their full desktop versions if needed.

Before you begin: It’s important to note that requesting a desktop website doesn’t always work as intended on each and every website. For instance, some websites might switch you to their enhanced mobile edition rather than to the full desktop version. You must know that web developers have the tools at their disposal to override your preference, and I’ve seen a fair share of websites that pop right back into mobile mode.

How to view the desktop version of a site in Safari

• Open Safari and visit any website that has both a mobile and a desktop version.
• Once the site loads, tap on the A A symbol located at the leftmost side of Safari’s URL box.
• A menu will pop up with an option to see a desktop version of the website in its full glory. Choose Request Desktop Website to load up a desktop version of the original.
• You can go back to the mobile site anytime using the same action and selecting Request Mobile Website .

Safari on iPad running iPadOS (or iPadOS 13) and later automatically takes you to the desktop version of a website . You do not have to do anything else.

However, if you want to access the mobile version of a website on your iPad, all you need to do is tap A A in the Safari URL bar and select Request Mobile Website .

How to always request the desktop site in Safari

Maybe you’d like to request the desktop website every time you visit a site in Safari on iOS. If yes, follow these steps:

• Open Settings and select Safari .
• Tap Request Desktop Website .
• Enable the toggle for All Websites under Request Desktop Website .

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How to add a website to your iphone or ipad home screen.

Do you use or visit specific web apps or websites frequently? Create a Home screen shortcut on your iPad or iPhone and launch it with one tap.

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Add a website to your iphone home screen, add a website to your ipad home screen, more about the web shortcut icon.

If you find yourself frequently visiting a website or using a web app on your iPhone or iPad, it's easy to add a shortcut icon directly on your Home screen using Safari that you can quickly tap to launch the site. Here's how.

First, open Safari and navigate to the website you'd like to put on your iPhone's Home screen. Once there, make sure you can see the navigation toolbar by tapping once near the bottom of the screen, which will make it appear.

On the navigation toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap the Share icon (the rectangle with an upward arrow).

A Share menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use your finger to pull it up and swipe through the list. Tap "Add to Home Screen."

A menu titled "Add to Home Screen" will appear. Use this menu to name your new Home screen web icon anything you'd like using the onscreen keyboard. Once you're done, tap "Add" in the top-right corner of the box.

The icon for the website will appear on your Home screen . Any time you'd like to use it, just tap on the shortcut as if it were a regular app. Safari will automatically open and load the website.

On your iPad, open Safari and navigate to the website you'd like to put on your Home screen. Once there, make sure you can see the navigation toolbar by tapping once near the top of the screen, which will make it appear.

On the navigation toolbar at the top of the screen, locate the Share icon (the rectangle with an upward arrow). Tap on it.

A Share menu will appear on the right side of the screen. Tap "Add to Home Screen."

Next, a pop-up titled "Add to Home Screen" will appear where you can name your new Home screen icon anything you'd like. Once you're done, tap "Add" in the top-right corner of the box.

The icon for the website will appear on your iPad's Home screen. Any time you'd like to visit the site, just tap on the shortcut. Safari will automatically open and load it up.

The website icon we created with Safari looks and behaves like a regular app icon on the iPhone's or iPad's Home screen. You can rearrange it along with other apps, add it to a folder, or even drag it to the Dock.

You might notice that some websites have Home screen icons that seem perfectly tailored to the iPhone or iPad interface. That's because these sites specifically created an image for this purpose and defined it in their website's code . Otherwise, your iPhone or iPad will generate a tiny thumbnail of the website to use as its icon.

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Twitter urls redirect to x.com as musk gets closer to killing the twitter name, x.com stops redirecting to twitter.com over a year after company name change..

Jon Brodkin - May 17, 2024 3:43 pm UTC

Twitter.com links are now redirecting to the x.com domain as Elon Musk gets closer to wiping out the Twitter brand name over a year and half after buying the company.

"All core systems are now on X.com," Musk wrote in an X post today. X also displayed a message to users that said, "We are letting you know that we are changing our URL, but your privacy and data protection settings remain the same."

Musk bought Twitter in October 2022 and turned it into X Corp. in April 2023 , but the social network continued to use Twitter.com as its primary domain for more than another year. X.com links redirected to Twitter.com during that time.

There were still remnants of Twitter after today's change. This morning, I noticed a support link took me to a help.twitter.com page. The link subsequently redirected to a help.x.com page after I sent a message to X's public relations email, though the timing could be coincidence. After sending that message to [email protected], I got the standard auto-reply from [email protected], just as I have in the past.

You might still encounter Twitter links that don't redirect to x.com, depending on which browser you use. The Verge said it is "seeing a mix of results depending upon browser choice and whether you're logged in or not."

I had no trouble accessing x.com on desktop browsers today. But in Safari on iPhone, I received error messages when trying to access either twitter.com or x.com without first logging in. I eventually succeeded in logging in and was able to view content, but I remained at twitter.com in the iPhone browser instead of being redirected to x.com.

This will presumably be sorted out, but the awkward Twitter-to-X transition has previously been accompanied by technical problems. In early April, Musk's service started automatically changing "twitter.com" to "x.com" in links posted by users in the iOS app. But the automatic text replacement initially applied to any URL ending in "twitter.com" even if it wasn't actually a twitter.com link, which meant that phishers could have taken advantage by registering misleading domain names.

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• Change the FaceTime video settings
• Change the FaceTime audio settings
• Change your appearance
• Leave a call or switch to Messages
• Block unwanted callers
• Report a call as spam
• Connect external devices or servers
• Modify files, folders, and downloads
• Search for files and folders
• Organize files and folders
• Set up iCloud Drive
• Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Share your location
• Meet up with a friend
• Send your location via satellite
• Add or remove a friend
• Locate a friend
• Get notified when friends change their location
• Notify a friend when your location changes
• Turn off Find My
• Add your iPhone
• Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe
• Get notified if you leave a device behind
• Locate a device
• Mark a device as lost
• Erase a device
• Remove a device
• Add an AirTag
• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
• Mark an item as lost
• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
• See your activity summary
• Sync a third-party workout app
• Change fitness notifications
• Share your activity
• Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
• Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
• Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
• Work out together using SharePlay
• Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Download an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
• Position items on a board
• Search Freeform boards
• Share and collaborate
• Delete and recover boards
• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
• Share your health data
• View health data shared by others
• Download health records
• View health records
• Monitor your walking steadiness
• Log menstrual cycle information
• View menstrual cycle predictions and history
• Track your medications
• Learn more about your medications
• Log your state of mind
• Take a mental health assessment
• Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
• Add or change sleep schedules
• Turn Sleep Focus on or off
• Change your wind down period, sleep goal, and more
• View your sleep history
• Check your headphone levels
• Use audiogram data
• Register as an organ donor
• Back up your Health data
• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
• Control accessories
• Control your home using Siri
• Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
• Set up HomePod
• Control your home remotely
• Create and use scenes
• Use automations
• Set up security cameras
• Use Face Recognition
• Unlock your door with a home key
• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Review your past journal entries
• Change Journal settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
• Organize email in mailboxes
• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Get directions to your parked car
• Set up electric vehicle routing
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
• Get walking directions
• Get transit directions
• Delete recent directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Estimate travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
• Organize places in My Guides
• Clear location history
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Animate messages
• Send and save GIFs
• Turn read receipts on or off
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Play music together in the car with iPhone
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Listen to Apple News Today
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
• Use Offline Mode to read downloaded News content
• Manually download Apple News+ issues
• Listen to audio stories
• Solve puzzles in Apple News
• Solve crossword and crossword mini puzzles
• Solve Quartiles puzzles
• Search for news stories
• Save stories in News for later
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
• Create and format notes
• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Create Quick Notes
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Export or print notes
• Change Notes settings
• Make a call
• View and delete the call history
• Answer or decline incoming calls
• While on a call
• Have a conference or three-way call on iPhone
• Set up voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Change voicemail greeting and settings
• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
• Set up call forwarding
• Set up call waiting
• Block or avoid unwanted calls
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos and videos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, or share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs
• View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark favorite webpages
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache and cookies
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Keep cards and passes in Wallet
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Pay for transit
• Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
• Add identity cards
• Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
• Check your Apple Account balance
• Use Express Mode
• Organize your Wallet
• Remove cards or passes
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Use Siri in your car
• Change Siri settings
• Contact emergency services
• Use Emergency SOS via satellite
• Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Set up and view your Medical ID
• Use Check In
• Manage Crash Detection
• Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
• Set up Screen Time for a family member
• Charging cable
• Power adapters
• MagSafe chargers and battery packs
• MagSafe cases and sleeves
• Qi-certified wireless chargers
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Apple Watch
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• Pair Magic Keyboard
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Switch between keyboards
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• External storage devices
• Bluetooth accessories
• Share your internet connection
• Allow phone calls on your iPad and Mac
• Use iPhone as a webcam
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
• Start SharePlay instantly
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Intro to CarPlay
• Connect to CarPlay
• Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
• Get turn-by-turn directions
• Change the map view
• Make phone calls
• View your calendar
• Send and receive text messages
• Announce incoming text messages
• Play podcasts
• Play audiobooks
• Listen to news stories
• Control your home
• Use other apps with CarPlay
• Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
• Change settings in CarPlay
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPhone when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Keep the screen off
• Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Use VoiceOver for images and videos
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch
• Use Reachability
• Auto-answer calls
• Turn off vibration
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Adjust the side or Home button
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Control iPhone with an external keyboard
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Turn on Apple Watch Mirroring
• Control a nearby Apple device
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT and TTY
• Flash the indicator light for notifications
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get live captions of spoken audio
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Lock iPhone to one app with Guided Access
• Use built-in privacy and security protections
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Control access to information on the Lock Screen
• Keep your Apple ID secure
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords
• Automatically fill in strong passwords
• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Automatically fill in SMS passcodes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Use two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Manage information sharing with Safety Check
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Use Stolen Device Protection
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPhone on or off
• Force restart iPhone
• Back up iPhone
• Reset iPhone settings
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone
• Erase iPhone
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Ultra Wideband information
• Class 1 Laser information
• Apple and the environment
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iOS

Clear your cache and cookies on iPhone

Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited, or your browsing history in other apps.

Below Clear Timeframe, choose how much of your browsing history to clear.

Note: If you have Safari profiles set up, select a profile to clear only the history of that profile, or select All Profiles.

Tap Clear History.