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How do I change to the desktop view in Firefox for Android?
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This article explains how to get the desktop view of websites in Firefox for Android.
This article explains how to get the desktop view of websites in Firefox for Android.
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{for m15}
Request the desktop view of websites as follows:
#Tap the {button Menu} button [[T:AndroidMenuLocation]].
#Select the Request Desktop Site checkbox [[T:AndroidMore]].
The website reloads and appears as it would on your desktop.
{/for}
{for not m15}
Firefox for Android enables user agent switching in your settings with an addon. This tutorial and the following procedure describe how to install the Phony addon to get the user agent choice in your settings and how to control the setting.
[[Video:phony_tutorial_small]]
#Go to [http://addons.mozilla.org/android].
#Search for ''Phony''.
#Tap the {button Add to Firefox} button.
#:The Phony agent switcher addon will download and install.
#Tap the main {button Menu} > {button More} > {button Phony}.
#Tap ''Default'' and select the ''Desktop Firefox'' radio button and tap {button OK}.
#Reload the website to get the desktop view.
{/for}
Some websites may appear or function differently from mobile to desktop. Firefox for Android lets you switch between desktop and mobile view:
#Open the page you want to view in Firefox.
#[[Template:menupreview]]
#Toggle the switch next to {menu Desktop site} to turn it on and off.