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How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]

How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]

Posted February 13, 2015 at 3:04pm by
These are instructions on how to request the desktop version of a mobile website using Safari for iPhone.



Step One
Tap to launch Safari from your SpringBoard.
How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]

Step Two
Navigate to a website that displays a mobile page by default
How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]

Step Three
Tap the address bar then instead of scrolling down, scroll up. This will reveal a hidden 'Request Desktop Site' button. Tap the button to load the full desktop version of the website.
How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]How to Request the Desktop Version of a Website on the iPhone [Video]
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Stefano
Stefano - February 14, 2015 at 11:57am
Pity it mostly doesn't work most of the time. Plus other things that don't get displayed properly on the mobile version of the pages.
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Doninm
Doninm - February 14, 2015 at 2:56am
70-80% of the times it doesn't work. Chrome works 99% of the times
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gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - February 13, 2015 at 5:31pm
Figured that out before but barely find it necessary to have.
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MUKAI
MUKAI - February 13, 2015 at 5:30pm
Something I could use. And it works great.
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Yousefq25
Yousefq25 - February 13, 2015 at 3:43pm
True that feature almost never worked with me ..!? Keep hoping it'll get fixed with every update but now i feel maybe Apple doesn't realize its a problem..!!?
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SimonSays
SimonSays - February 13, 2015 at 3:08pm
Doesn't work most of the time. Like on apples iTunes activation lock check site.
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