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How Do I Fix Browser Issues on an Android-Based Smartboard: Enabling Desktop Mode in Chromium
Last Updated 3 months ago
Problem: The Google Apps menu isn't showing, and websites like YouTube aren't working properly on your Android-based smartboard. This happens because the browser is loading mobile versions of these sites instead of desktop versions.
Solution: To fix this, you need to set Chromium to always load the desktop version of websites. Here’s how to do it:
- Open Chromium: Launch the Chromium browser on your smartboard.
- Open Settings: Tap the three dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Go to Settings: Select "Settings" from the menu.
- Find Site Settings: Scroll down and choose "Site Settings."
- Enable Desktop Site: Look for the "Request Desktop Site" option and turn it on. This setting will make Chromium load websites as if you were using a desktop computer.
- Refresh Pages: Close and reopen the browser or refresh the websites to see them in desktop mode.
Extra Tips:
- If some sites still don’t display correctly, you may need to switch to desktop mode for those sites individually from the browser menu.
- Make sure your Chromium browser is up to date, as updates can fix compatibility issues.
Following these steps should help you get the desktop versions of websites working properly on your smartboard.