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The process of setting Chrome as your default browser varies depending on your operating system. While you can configure Chrome as the default browser through its own settings, it’s more effective to use system settings to ensure the change applies universally across your device. You can modify the default browser on Windows, macOS, and Android. For iOS devices, jailbreaking your iDevice is required. To change the search engine, navigate to Settings > Safari > Search Engine and select Google, Yahoo, or Bing.
Steps
On Windows 10
Install Chrome if it’s not already on your device. Chrome must be installed before you can set it as the default browser. You can download Chrome by visiting google.com/chrome/ from the Edge browser and clicking the "Download" button. Run the downloaded installer to complete the setup.
Open the Start menu and click or tap on "Settings" (Cài đặt) represented by the gear icon.
Select "System" (Hệ thống) from the Settings homepage to access various system configurations.
Click or choose the "Default apps" (Ứng dụng mặc định) tab from the left-hand menu in the System window.
Choose "Web browser" (Trình duyệt web). This action will display all the browsers installed on your computer.
Set Google Chrome as the default browser. Chrome will automatically open links and HTML files.
Use Control Panel if your settings aren’t saved. Some users report that their default browser choice isn’t retained by Windows, or Chrome doesn’t appear. In such cases, open Control Panel and follow the instructions in the next section to set Chrome as the default browser.
- You can open Control Panel by right-clicking the Start button and selecting Control Panel.
On Windows 8, 7, and Vista
Install Chrome before setting it as the default browser. Download Chrome by visiting google.com/chrome/ from Internet Explorer.
Open Control Panel from the Start menu. On Windows 8, right-click the Start button and select "Control Panel" or type "control panel" on the Start screen.
Select "Default Programs" (Chương trình mặc định). If viewing by Category (Loại), click on "Programs" (Chương trình) first.
Click on "Set your default programs" (Đặt chương trình mặc định của bạn). It may take a moment for your computer to load the list of programs.
Select "Google Chrome" from the program list. You might need to scroll down to locate it.
Click on "Set this program as default" (Đặt chương trình này làm mặc định). This action will set Chrome as the default program for all web links and HTML files.
macOS Operating System
Install Chrome if it’s not already on your computer. You need to install Google Chrome before setting it as the default browser. You can download Chrome by visiting google.com/chrome/ and clicking the "Download" (Tải về) button at the top of the screen.
Run the Chrome installer after downloading. To install Chrome, click on the DMG file in the Downloads folder, then drag the Google Chrome icon into the Applications folder. You can delete the DMG file once the installation is complete.
Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences" (Tùy chọn hệ thống). Once Chrome is installed, you can set it as the default browser from the System Preferences menu.
Select "General" (Chung). You can find this option at the top of the "System Preferences" menu.
Click on the "Default web browser" (Trình duyệt mặc định) option and choose Google Chrome. This will set Chrome as the default browser for all web links and HTML files.
Android Operating System
Ensure Chrome is installed. You need to install Chrome before setting it as the default browser. You can download the app from the Google Play Store.
Open the Settings app from the home screen or the App Drawer. You can access the App Drawer by tapping the grid-like button at the bottom of the home screen.
Select "Apps" (Ứng dụng) or "Application manager" to view all apps installed on your Android device.
Find and select the current default browser. You’ll need to locate the browser currently in use. If the browser is pre-installed, switch to the "All" (Tất cả) tab in the app list.
- Most browsers are labeled as "Browser" or "Internet" in English.
Tap the "Clear defaults" (Xóa mặc định) button. You may need to scroll down the app page to find this option. On Android 6.0+, you’ll first need to select "Open by default" (Mở bằng chương trình mặc định).
Tap on a link in an email or webpage. After clearing defaults, you’ll need to find and tap on a website link or online file. Links are commonly found in emails, messages from friends, or by opening a browser and selecting a link.
Select "Google Chrome" from the app list. You’ll see all installed browsers displayed in the app list. Tap on Google Chrome.
Choose "Always" (Luôn Luôn) to set Chrome as the default program. Now, all links and HTML files on your Android device will open in Chrome.
iOS Operating System
Jailbreak your iOS device. The only way to set another browser as the default is by jailbreaking your device. Jailbreaking is often not feasible if you’re using the latest iOS version. You can refer to iPhone jailbreaking guides for instructions on how to jailbreak iOS devices.
Open Cydia on your jailbroken iOS device. Cydia is the app manager for jailbroken iOS devices, allowing you to install various system tweaks and apps exclusive to jailbroken devices. You’ll find Cydia on your home screen after jailbreaking.
Tap on the Search (Tìm kiếm) option and look for "Open in Chrome" (Mở trong Chrome). This is a system tweak that lets you change the default browser on iOS. You can find this tweak in Cydia’s default repositories.
Select the "Install" (Cài đặt) button to download and install the system tweak. Your iOS device will restart to complete the installation process.
Open the Settings app on your device. "Open in Chrome" will add a new option to the Settings menu.
Ensure "Open in Chrome" is enabled. Check if the toggle next to "Open in Chrome" in Settings has turned green. This will set Chrome as the default browser.
Tap on a link to open Chrome by default. Once "Open in Chrome" is enabled, any link will automatically open in Chrome. This setting applies to links in emails, messages, apps, websites, and any other sources.
