Most sites have both desktop and mobile versions that are designed to fit smartphone screens . Sometimes, though, you might want to view the desktop version of a site on mobile device your . Fortunately, iPhone and Android devices allow you to switch between desktop and mobile mode.
In a world where mobile devices have become an essential part of our daily lives, it's crucial for companies to ensure that their website is accessible from any device. And luckily, Apple and Google have made sure that you can view both versions of their sites.
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Viewing the Desktop version of a site on an iPhone
If you have an iPhone or iPad, the process is very simple! Tap the “Aa” in Safari’s URL bar and select “Request Desktop Website” from the menu. However, if you have a device with iOS 12 or earlier, viewing the desktop version of a site in Safari may be a little different but just as simple.
The same goes for most browsers on the iPhone and iPad. For example, with Google Chrome, just tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right and select “Request Desktop Website” from the menu.
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Viewing the Desktop version of a site on Android
To view a site in desktop mode on your Android device, use Chrome for Android, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right, and select “Desktop Site.
If you are using another browser, don't worry because the process is similar and just as simple there.
How to return to the mobile version of a site on iPhone
If you change your mind and want to return to the mobile version of a site on your iPhone or iPad, tap the “Aa” button in Safari’s URL bar again and select “Request Mobile Website.” This will return you to the version of the site designed specifically for mobile.
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How to return to the mobile version of a site on Android
To return to the mobile version on Android, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right and uncheck the box for “Desktop Site.” Other Android browsers have this option in a similar location.
As you can see, using desktop mode and switching between the desktop and mobile versions of a site on iPhone and Android is easy! Fortunately, most modern websites work perfectly with their mobile-optimized layouts, but if you want to see the desktop version as well, you can do so at any time.
Source: www.howtogeek.com
