iOS devices come with a default web browser, which is often not the best option for users. This guide will show you how to change the default web browser on your iOS device.
- Open the Settings app and navigate to General → Security → Safari.
- Change the Safari defaults to a different browser, such as Chrome or Firefox.
- Save your changes and close the Settings app.
There are plenty of alternative web browsers on iOS – Opera Mini, Atomic, and Skyfire, to name a few. Without being able to change the default browser none of them feel “at home,” but there’s a fix if you’re jailbroken.
Browser Changer
Browser Changer is a great little utility available for jailbroken iOS devices. It’s simple and fills in the missing functionality you want: to be able to choose which browser is your default for opening links. You can find it from Cydia.
Once you have it installed, open up your Settings, and scroll down until you see Browser Changer.
It’s as easy as flipping the switch and choosing your selected browser.
There’s a pretty large list that covers most alternatives to Safari. The one downside is that the Browser Changer hasn’t been updated to work flawlessly with the new version of Opera Mini just yet, but all of the others – such as Skyfire, Atomic, Oceanus, and Portal – all work great.
What browser do you prefer when using iOS? Share in the comments!
