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How to Change the Default Search Engine on Your Android or iOS Device

After using the internet for as long as you have, you have probably gotten used to a search engine like Bing or Yahoo Search. You prefer using it to a competing search engine like Google because you’re familiar with its quirks and know how to get the most out of it. If you are privacy conscious, you might prefer using search engines (like DuckDuckGo) that don’t track your search patterns and sell information about you to advertising companies.

Most phones and tablets today have Google search as the default search engine. Microsoft and other Google competitors have claimed in the past that Google does not allow other search engines to be the default search engine on Android. This is actually a myth – Android is open source and you are allowed to use whatever search engine you prefer as the default search engine.

However, Android only gives you three search engine options by default: Bing, Google and Yahoo. There are ways to get around this limitation, of course – we’ll discuss them briefly at the end of the article. Here’s a short guide that tells you how to change the default search engine on your phone and/or tablet (Android and iOS).

Change the Default Search Engine on Android

Native Web Browser on Android

If you are using a native web browser on Android, first open the browser from your home screen, from the Application menu.

Once the browser is open, tap on the search field and then tap on the search engine icon. Here, the different search engines available to you (typically Bing, Google, and Yahoo) will show up. You can choose anyone that you prefer.

You can also choose the Set Home Page option and set the search engine that appears there. Of course, you cannot add any other search engine than the ones provided. One way around this limitation is to use a different browser, like Chrome.

Change the Search Engine for Chrome on Android and iOS

If you use Google Chrome on your Android or Apple device, it’s possible to change the default search engine to any search engine of your choice.

To do that, first, open the browser. Then, tap the Menu button and select Settings to open browser settings. Here, navigate to the Search Engine option.

You will see a list of the different search engines available to you. You can also choose to manage search engines if you want to add a new search engine to the list.

Change the Search Engine for Firefox on Android

To change the default search engine on Mozilla Firefox, go to the address bar of your browser and type about:config.

This will open up the configuration menu of the browser, where you can change a lot of browser settings – including search engines. In the image below you can see the search string devtools. To change the default search engine, we’d need to search for a different keyword.

Find the keyword, URL preference and you’d see a list of different search engines. Change the search engine that appears here to the one you want.

Change the Default Search Engine for Safari on iOS

If you use the default Safari browser on your iOS device, you can change the Google search engine it uses to Yahoo or Bing.

To change the search engine, open device Settings and find the Safari settings in the menu on the left. The Search Engine option is in the General section – it should be the first option you see when you open the settings.

Adding Other Search Engines on Android

Because Android is open-source, it’s possible to use search engines other than Google, Yahoo and Bing as the default search engine. However, it requires that you have some knowledge of programming and knowledge of Android APK in general.

You need to download the Android source code and make changes to it. Here’s a good guide that teaches you how to modify the default browser to use other search engines as default. However, please note that this might cause problems with your device software if you get any of the steps wrong – so proceed with caution.

In Conclusion

Changing the default search engine on your phone or tablet should be easy if you follow the steps given here. If you still have trouble with it, you can contact a Google customer service representative (if you use Android) for help or post your question in the comments below.

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How to Change the Default Search Engine on Your Android Phone

While most web browsers available today use Google as the default search engine, many users are seeking to switch to alternatives. There are plenty of worthy options to choose from, and on Android you can easily change the default search engine in your browser of choice. This article describes all the steps to make the switch yourself.

Change the Default Search Engine in Firefox for Android

If you use Firefox on your Android device, there’s a really easy way to ditch Google and perform your searches using another search engine.

1. Launch Firefox on your mobile device.

2. Tap on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the display.

3. Select Settings.

4. At the top of the display, you’ll notice the Search option. Tap on it.

5. On the next screen, you should be able to see a list of search engines you can set as default on your device. For example, you can easily enable DuckDuckGo with a tap.

6. If your search engine is not listed, you can add it by tapping the “Add search engine” button.

7. Select Other and input the address of the search engine you want to use. Make sure you add /search?q=%s at the end. Once you’re done, the new option will be added to the list.

8. Return to your browser and perform a query by using the search bar at the top. Your new search engine will be showing you the results.

Change the Default Search Engine in Chrome for Android

Google is obviously the default search engine in Chrome, but even so, you still have the ability to change it, if you wish to.

1. Fire up the Chrome app on your Android device.

2. Tap on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the display.

3. Select Settings.

4. Go to Search Engine (at the very top).

5. Choose from the available list of search engines.

6. By default, there are only five options, including Google, Yahoo!, Bing, DuckDuckGo and Ecosia. Unfortunately, you can’t add other search engines to this predefined list like in Firefox. The solution could be to install the respective search engine’s independent app on your phone. But if you’re trying to save space, you may not be able to do so.

7. As soon as you tap on a search engine, it will become your default.

8. You can head back to Chrome’s main screen and see how your newly-set search engine is working. You are all set.

How to Get Rid of the Google Home Screen Widget

Google’s home screen widget is a given on the majority of Android devices these days. But unless you’re using Google’s own launcher on a Pixel device, you can get rid of this widget altogether or replace it with an alternative.

Before we begin, though, you should do one thing: decide which search engine you want to access directly from the home screen and install its own dedicated app for Android. For example, Bing, DuckDuckGo or Ecosia.

1. Let’s start by removing the Google search widget. Long-press on the bar and tap Remove.

2. To add a new widget, long-press on a blank space on the home screen.

3. You’ll see a menu appear at the bottom. From there, select Widgets.

4. Search for the widget pertaining to the app you previously installed. In our case, we’ve selected Bing.

4. Tap and hold the widget and drag it on the screen to position it. You can also resize it if you want.

5. Now you have quick access to your search engine of choice from your home screen.

How to Replace the Default Virtual Assistant on Your Android

Google Assistant rules supreme on most active Android devices, but if you’re craving some variety and want to switch to a different virtual assistant, you can set another default as the default. The alternate virtual assistant app needs to be installed on your device before you go any further.

1. Bring up Settings on your Android device.

2. Select “Apps & notifications.”

3. Tap on “Default apps.”

4. Click on “Assist & voice input” at the top of the screen.

5. Tap on the “Assist app” option.

6. Select your preferred virtual assistant from the list.

7. Confirm your preference by tapping the OK button on the pop-up message that appears.

Depending on phone model, bringing up the default assistant on your device usually involves long-pressing on the home button on the navigation bar, swiping from the bottom left/right corner or using a hot phrase. Once you’ve switched to a different default virtual assistant, the routine you usually use to call on the assistant will summon your new choice.

If you wish to continue optimizing your browsing experience on Android, make sure you check out our list detailing the top UC browser alternatives for Android or learn how to enable cookies in your mobile browser.

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Alexandra is passionate about mobile tech and can be often found fiddling with a smartphone from some obscure company. She kick-started her career in tech journalism in 2013, after working a few years as a middle-school teacher. Constantly driven by curiosity, Alexandra likes to know how things work and to share that knowledge with everyone.

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Гугл Ассистент – это дополнение к основной программе, созданное разработчиками для быстрого и простого способа нахождения любой нужной информации в Интернет пространстве. Обладатели смартфонов и планшетов на базе операционной системы Андроид могут пользоваться данным приложением в любое время суток.

Если пользователю еще неизвестно о существовании этого новшества, то скачивая любую программу в поисковой системе Google, она автоматически выдаст данное приложение на вашем устройстве. Останется только невзначай заглянуть в папку, куда ее забросила система.

Основные преимущества Google Assistant:

1. быстрый поиск по Интернет-ресурсам;
2. голосовой поиск и другие совместимые функции;
3. персонификация результатов на основе вашего местоположения;
4. карточка погоды, расположенная прямо на экране;
5. автоматический анализ прочитанной информации на веб-страницах;
6. карточки проезда по определенным маршрутам различного вида транспорта и указание интересных мест в вашем городе.

Недостатки и нежелательные проблемы:

1. обновленная версия не работает во всех городах;
2. она может самостоятельно перезагружать устройство;
3. по голосу не всегда распознает или неправильно распознает то, что вы ищите в поисковой системе, из-за чего приложение будет выдавать совершенно другие результаты поиска.

Кэш-память, которая хранит информацию и находится в соответствующей папке Android-системы, будет постоянно меняться в зависимости от того, как пользователь будет менять различные функции приложения. Естественно, что при этом информация будет либо дополняться, либо удаляться с кэш-памяти.

Каким образом происходит напоминание о времени и месте конкретного события? Уведомление будет появляться на середине экрана мобильного устройства в то время, которое вы заранее установите в оповещении. Последнюю версию приложения Google Search на андроид скачать.

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