RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
May 27, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
On Apple devices, Safari is the default browser. However, many people prefer to use other browsers, such as Chrome, instead of Safari. Fortunately, you can easily change the default web browser on your iPhone to your preferred one. Here’s how to change the default browser on an iPhone.
Why You Will Like This Tip
- Easily change default browser from Safari.
- You have different preferences than Apple’s standard browser.
System Requirements
This tip was performed in iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5
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Change Your Default Browser
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Next, tap Apps. See the image below:
Now, scroll down to the app list to find your preferred browser, such as Chrome, and tap it. See the following image:
Next, tap Default Browser App. Refer to the image below:
Now, tap whichever browser you would like to use as your default browser. See the image below:
Next, when you haveselected your new default browser, you will see a blue check mark next to it. See the following image:
Now that you know how to change the default browser on your iPhone, you can easily open links in your preferred web browser, whether it’s Safari, Chrome, Edge, or another browser.
FAQ
- How do I clear my Safari history on my iPhone? To clear your Safari history on an iPhone, tap the Bookmark icon, then the History tab, then choose which parts of your Safari history you want to delete.
- How do I make Safari the default browser again? Follow the same steps above and select Safari from Apps. Alternatively, if you uninstall the browser app that is set as default, your iPhone will automatically switch back to Safari.
- What do I do if Safari is not working on my iPhone? If Safari is not working on your iPhone, make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Additionally, verify that Screen Time limits are not enabled.
Disclaimer
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― Lawrence Lessig
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