How to set default browser in mobile

  1. Edge for Android: How to Change the Default Search Engine
  2. Microsoft Edge for mobile FAQs


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Edge for Android: How to Change the Default Search Engine

Using the URL bar as a universal search bar is a feature included in most browsers. It can save you the time and effort of first browsing to your preferred search engine and lets you get your search results quicker. A browser has to come configured with a default search engine that’s used for searches from the URL bar, however, not everyone will want to use the same search engine. To support those users that prefer to use a different search engine, browsers allow you to choose from a selection of search engines. To configure this setting in the Edge browser on Android, you need to open the in-app settings. Tip: As a Microsoft product, Edge defaults to using Microsoft’s search engine “Bing”. To be able to access the in-app settings, you need to tap the triple-dot icon in the center of the bottom bar. Tap the triple-dot icon in the centre of the bottom bar to be able to access the in-app settings. Next, tap the “Settings” icon in the top-right corner of the popup pane to open the full app settings. Tap the “Settings” icon in the top-right corner of the popup pane to open the in-app settings. Scroll to the bottom of the list of settings, then tap “Search”, it will be the sixth option from the bottom. Tap “Search”, the sixth option from the bottom to configure the search preferences. Tap “Default search engine” to pick which search engine you want to be used for queries entered in the search bar. Tap the middle option “Default Search Engine” to select which search engine you w...

Microsoft Edge for mobile FAQs

You can use the default Microsoft Edge home page or set your home page to a specific URL. • Tap the menu …> Settings> General > Home page. • Select an option: • Tap New tab page to use the default home page. • Tap A specific page to specify a page you want to appear when you open the browser, by using the current page or entering a URL, then tap Save. Bing is the default search engine for Microsoft Edge. To set your search engine • Tap the menu … > Settings > General> Default search engine. • Select a search engine from the options shown. If you don’t see the search engine you want, please visit your desired search engine in the browser, then return to Settings and see if it appears in the list. If not, please send us feedback. Be sure to include as much detail about the issue as you can. To send feedback • Tap the menu …> Send feedback. You can block most ads, showing only those ads that Adblock Plus determines to be acceptable, or block all ads. To block most ads • Tap the menu … > Settings > Privacy and security > Content blockers. • Turn on Block ads. To block all ads • Tap the menu … > Settings > Privacy and security> Content blockers. • Turn on Block ads. • Turn off Allow acceptable ads. In our latest release, we’ve improved performance and battery optimization. If you’re seeing unusual battery consumption, try updating the app to the latest version. If you’re still having issues with battery consumption after updating, send us feedback. Be sure to include as much de...