Access phone settings
The first step to set Google Chrome as your default browser is to go to your phone's settings. We can access it by swiping down to open the notification bar and then clicking on the gear icon at the top right of the screen. We can also open it by looking for the "Settings" option in the applications menu.
Once in the phone settings, the next step is to find and select the "Applications" option.
Default applications menu
Within the applications section, we have to look for the item called "Default applications" and select it. Here we will find a list of application categories, each with a default application assigned.
- Assistant
- Navigator
- Calls
- Messages
- Startup application
- Music application
- gallery app
Select the default browser
To set Google Chrome as our default browser, we are going to search and select the "Browser" option. Here we will be shown a list of browsers installed on our Xiaomi device. We select Google Chrome in this list to make it our default browser.
When choosing a default browser, it is also essential to change important settings such as deleting browsing history and saving passwords. Below, we show you how to do it.
Additional settings in Google Chrome
To correctly configure our default browser in Google Chrome, it is necessary to customize some options according to our needs and preferences.
Go to the Google Chrome application and open its menu. To open the menu, tap the three dots at the top right of the browser UI. Then, select “Settings” from the list.
Some recommended changes to customize your browser include:
- Use “Safe Search” on Privacy & Security
- Activate saved passwords Autofill password
- Choose to delete or keep browsing history
Sync Google Chrome between devices
One of the advantages of using Google Chrome as the default browser is the possibility of synchronizing our browsing data between devices. This allows us to easily access our bookmarks, history, saved passwords and open tabs on any device where we are using Google Chrome.
To enable syncing, sign in to your Google account in Google Chrome on your Xiaomi device. Once you are logged in, go to “Settings” and select the “Sync and Google services” option. Make sure “Sync All” is enabled to keep your browsing data synchronized across all your devices.
By following this step-by-step guide, you will have Google Chrome set as your default browser on your Xiaomi device and you can enjoy a better browsing experience, while keeping your data synchronized and secure between devices.
