Safari for iPhone, iPad and iPod comes with the operating system. Safari is updated whenever there is an iOS version update. However, we can find Safari version on iPhone, iPad and iPod, or any other iOS devices, not on Apple Watch, though. Table of versions: Safari 13.x Minor version WebKit version Safari version iOS version Release date Features 13.0 608.2.11: 604.1 13.0: September 19, 2019 Updated iPad design to more closely resemble a desktop browser. Implemented CSS dark mode queries using @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark). Added support for aborts to the Fetch API.
If you wish to view the full desktop version of YouTube from the Safari for iOS browser on your Apple iPhone or iPad, you can by performing just a few steps. Follow this tutorial, and you'll have access to all of the features the desktop version of the website offers in no time.
Enable JavaScript Before Proceeding
Before performing the below steps, ensure that JavaScript is enabled in Safari. Many of the features in YouTube won't be available unless it's enabled. You can do so by going to the Home screen and selecting 'Settings' > 'Safari' > 'Advanced'. From there, switch 'JavaScript' to 'On'(Green).
These steps may also not work if the YouTube app is installed. So you may want to uninstall it.
Option 1 – Quick Shortcut
You can quickly access the desktop version of YouTube in Safari for iOS by opening the Safari app, and typing 'www.youtube.com/?app=desktop' without quotes. From there, tap 'Go' and you will be immediately taken to the desktop version of YouTube.
Option 2 – Desktop Menu
If you don't want to type out the long URL, you can perform these steps instead:
- Open the Safari app, type 'youtube.com', then press 'Go'.
- The mobile version of YouTube will be displayed. You can then tap the menu button located in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, then tap 'Desktop'.
Option 3 – Safari Setting
iOS 9 & Later
- Visit YouTube.com in the Safari web browser.
- Tap and hold the circle with arrows icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select 'Request Desktop Site'.
You are done! The desktop version of YouTube is displayed.
iOS 8
- Open the Safari app, type 'youtube.com', then press 'Go'.
- Tap the URL in the address bar to highlight it and bring up the Bookmarks menu.
- Starting from just below the address bar, swipe downward to reveal the 'Request Desktop Site' option. Select it and you're done.
There you have it! Three ways to access the desktop version of YouTube from your iPhone or iPad.
Speaking the truth, I relish web browsing on a computer a bit more. The desktop version of a website looks complete with all the graphics and design being in the full-fledged form. That's why wherever I find the mobile version of a site too cramped or crippled to handle, I switch to its desktop version.
Except for Safari, both Chrome and Firefox make it a lot straightforward to switch back to mobile version after switching to the desktop version on your iPhone or iPad.
Recently, I stumbled upon a hack to play YouTube in the background on iPhone or iPad using the desktop version of the entertainment app. Once I had taken full advantage of the desktop site, I wanted to change the desktop view to the mobile view in Safari on my iOS device. As there was no quick way, I had to dive a bit deeper to discover the way. Here is how it works!
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How to Switch to Mobile Version in iOS 13 Safari on iPhone or iPad
Step #1. First off, launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
Step #2. Now, tap on Safari.
Step #3. Next, scroll down to the bottom and hit Advanced.
Step #4. Next, tap on Website Data.
Step #5. Tap on Edit at the top right corner.
Step #6. Go to server. Next up, find the website which you want to switch to mobile version. Then, tap on the red button to the left of it and hit Delete.
Step #7. Finally, make sure to tap on Done at the top right to confirm.
Now, open Safari and head over to this website. Its mobile version will be waiting for you.
Note: For those unfamiliar, there are a couple of ways through which you can access the desktop version of any site. Just head over to a site using Safari and then touch and hold the refresh button → choose Request Desktop Site. Alternately, tap on the share button and select Request Desktop Site in the share sheet.
As mentioned above, switching back to the mobile version is much easier in Chrome and Firebox. Https www foxitsoftware com pdf editor. Keep reading…
How to Switch Between Desktop and Mobile Site in Chrome
To go back to the mobile site in Chrome, all you need to do is just tap on the more button (three dots) at the bottom right corner and then select Request Mobile Site. Now, Chrome will refresh and bring back the mobile version of this website.
If you ever wish to go for the desktop site, get back to the same setting but tap on Request Desktop Site. That's what called a seamless switching.
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To return to the mobile site in Firefox, tap on the more button (three tiny dots at the top right) and then select Request Mobile Site. The web browser will refresh and bring back the mobile version of the site.
If you wished to use the desktop site, come back to the same setting and then select Request Desktop Site.
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I hope you can now go back and forth between the two versions of a site without any issue. I wish Safari made the switch as simple as it's on other web browsers.
Option 2 – Desktop Menu
If you don't want to type out the long URL, you can perform these steps instead:
- Open the Safari app, type 'youtube.com', then press 'Go'.
- The mobile version of YouTube will be displayed. You can then tap the menu button located in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, then tap 'Desktop'.
Option 3 – Safari Setting
iOS 9 & Later
- Visit YouTube.com in the Safari web browser.
- Tap and hold the circle with arrows icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select 'Request Desktop Site'.
You are done! The desktop version of YouTube is displayed.
iOS 8
- Open the Safari app, type 'youtube.com', then press 'Go'.
- Tap the URL in the address bar to highlight it and bring up the Bookmarks menu.
- Starting from just below the address bar, swipe downward to reveal the 'Request Desktop Site' option. Select it and you're done.
There you have it! Three ways to access the desktop version of YouTube from your iPhone or iPad.
Speaking the truth, I relish web browsing on a computer a bit more. The desktop version of a website looks complete with all the graphics and design being in the full-fledged form. That's why wherever I find the mobile version of a site too cramped or crippled to handle, I switch to its desktop version.
Except for Safari, both Chrome and Firefox make it a lot straightforward to switch back to mobile version after switching to the desktop version on your iPhone or iPad.
Recently, I stumbled upon a hack to play YouTube in the background on iPhone or iPad using the desktop version of the entertainment app. Once I had taken full advantage of the desktop site, I wanted to change the desktop view to the mobile view in Safari on my iOS device. As there was no quick way, I had to dive a bit deeper to discover the way. Here is how it works!
How to Switch Back to Mobile Site After Switching to Desktop Site on iPhone and iPad
How to Request Mobile Website in iOS 13 Safari on iPhone and iPad
Tap on AA → Tap on Request Mobile Website.
How to Switch to Mobile Version in iOS 13 Safari on iPhone or iPad
Step #1. First off, launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
Step #2. Now, tap on Safari.
Step #3. Next, scroll down to the bottom and hit Advanced.
Step #4. Next, tap on Website Data.
Step #5. Tap on Edit at the top right corner.
Step #6. Go to server. Next up, find the website which you want to switch to mobile version. Then, tap on the red button to the left of it and hit Delete.
Step #7. Finally, make sure to tap on Done at the top right to confirm.
Now, open Safari and head over to this website. Its mobile version will be waiting for you.
Note: For those unfamiliar, there are a couple of ways through which you can access the desktop version of any site. Just head over to a site using Safari and then touch and hold the refresh button → choose Request Desktop Site. Alternately, tap on the share button and select Request Desktop Site in the share sheet.
As mentioned above, switching back to the mobile version is much easier in Chrome and Firebox. Https www foxitsoftware com pdf editor. Keep reading…
How to Switch Between Desktop and Mobile Site in Chrome
To go back to the mobile site in Chrome, all you need to do is just tap on the more button (three dots) at the bottom right corner and then select Request Mobile Site. Now, Chrome will refresh and bring back the mobile version of this website.
If you ever wish to go for the desktop site, get back to the same setting but tap on Request Desktop Site. That's what called a seamless switching.
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How to Switch Between Desktop and Mobile Site in Firefox
Download Safari For Ipad
To return to the mobile site in Firefox, tap on the more button (three tiny dots at the top right) and then select Request Mobile Site. The web browser will refresh and bring back the mobile version of the site.
If you wished to use the desktop site, come back to the same setting and then select Request Desktop Site.
Stay Tuned for More…
What Version Of Safari Is On My Ipad Pro
I hope you can now go back and forth between the two versions of a site without any issue. I wish Safari made the switch as simple as it's on other web browsers.
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