How to Check Out the Full Desktop Website on iOS 9 Safari with Ease

Hey there! I’m here to share a neat trick about viewing the complete desktop version of a website on iOS 9 Safari. It’s super simple and I bet you’ll find it useful!

So, you know how sometimes when you visit a website on your iPhone or iPad, it automatically shows you a mobile-friendly version? Well, that’s great for convenience, but sometimes you might want to experience the full desktop version for a change.

Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Open Safari on your iOS 9 device. You can find it on your home screen, it’s the one with the compass icon.

Step 2: Once you’re in Safari, go to the website you want to view in desktop mode. Just type the website’s address in the search bar at the top and hit enter.

Step 3: Now, this is where the magic happens. Hold your device in landscape mode, so it’s horizontally oriented.

Step 4: Next, look for the reload button at the top right corner of the screen. It’s the one that looks like a circular arrow. Tap and hold on that button for a second or two.

Step 5: Voilà! You’ll see a menu pop up with the option to “Request Desktop Site.” Just tap on that and watch the website transform into its full desktop glory!

And that’s it! You’re now enjoying the desktop version of the website on your iOS 9 Safari. How cool is that?

Remember, this trick only works in iOS 9 Safari, and the website needs to have a desktop version available. But give it a try and see how many websites still have that desktop option.

So, the next time you’re browsing the web on your iPhone or iPad and feel like exploring the full desktop experience, just follow these steps. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is! Happy browsing!

Many websites have special versions that are designed for smartphones and tablets. These versions are easier to use on smaller screens and touchscreens. However, they sometimes have fewer features than the regular desktop version. Some sites give you the option to switch to the desktop version manually, but there are a few tricks you can use to make a website think that your mobile browser is a desktop browser. These tricks don’t always work, though. Luckily, Apple has made it easy to view the desktop version of a website on an iPhone. This feature was first introduced in iOS 8, but the steps have changed in iOS 9. Here’s how you can do it with the latest version of iOS and Safari.

If you’re looking at a website’s mobile version, tap the Action button at the bottom of the Safari window. This button looks like a square with an upward-facing arrow. You might need to tap on Safari’s address bar at the top to see the button.

The Action button gives you many options, like sharing content or adding bookmarks. Your iPhone might look different than the screenshots depending on the apps you have installed.

Swipe through the options in the bottom list until you find “Request Desktop Site.” Tap it, and Safari will reload the page in the desktop version, if available. The desktop version might have smaller text and be harder to read, but with the larger screens and high-resolution displays on newer iPhones, it’s not a big problem.

Remember, switching to the desktop version is temporary. If you close Safari and visit the site again, it will go back to the mobile version. You’ll have to repeat the steps to switch to the desktop version again. Also, this won’t work for sites that have a responsive design, like TekRevue. Only sites that have separate mobile versions can be switched to the desktop version with this iOS 9 feature.

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4 Thoughts on How to Easily View the Desktop Version of a Website in iOS 9 Safari

There is another way to switch to the desktop version. You can hold the refresh button at the top for 1 to 2 seconds, and it will open the desktop version.

Bill Kolash says:

The desktop site doesn’t load on my iPhone 6s, but it does load on my wife’s Samsung Note 8 at the same time. What’s up with that, Apple?

Nicolas B. says:

That’s nice, but why won’t it work for this site? You said we can do it with any site, but then you said it won’t work for this one. Why?