Question

How do i get rid of the "Verizon Search" thingy? Everytime i try to search google with the search bar, it uses Verizon search instead of google.

11 years ago

10/30/12, 2:02 PM

Anyone know how to fix this?

See this screenshot. If you press the Google icon you will be directed to a Google search.

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Answer 1 · 2012-10-30 14:02:30

user633449

10/30/12, 11:53 PM

Answer 2 · 2012-10-30 14:02:30

10/31/12, 9:10 AM

Unfortunately you will need to manually choose the Google option.

Many Internet Service Providers and mobile phone data providers incorrectly provide a 'search service' for failed DNS lookups. You can read more about this in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNS_hijacking#Manipulation_by_ISPs and http://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2007/06/sitefinder-redux-verizon-tests-dns-redirect-service/

Answer 3 · 2012-10-30 14:02:30

10/31/12, 9:24 AM

Thanks for the responses. How would i go about chossing Google? I dont see anything like that under settings.

Answer 4 · 2012-10-30 14:02:30

10/31/12, 10:02 AM

See this screenshot. If you press the Google icon you will be directed to a Google search.

Answer 5 · 2012-10-30 14:02:30

10/31/12, 10:09 AM

Wow, I can't believe I missed that. Thanks so much!