It is really easy to request the desktop version of websites on iPhone and iPad, while using the default Safari browser and also if you are using the Google Chrome browser on your Apple device.
In general, the reason for users looking for a way to reach the Desktop version of certain websites on iPhone is to access features that are only available on Desktop version of the websites.
The reason for the full version of websites not being made available on mobile devices is make the websites load faster on mobile devices, which have a limited processing power compared to laptop and desktop computers.
If you find the need to access the full version of a website on iPhone, you can make use of “Request Desktop Site” option, as available in Safari and Chrome browsers.
1. Request Desktop Website On iPhone Safari Browser
You can access the Desktop version of any website by using the default Safari browser on your iPhone.
1. Open the Safari browser on your iPhone.
2. Visit the website that you want to access in desktop version (say Facebook, Google Images, etc.)
3. Once you are on the website, tap on the AA icon in the URL and select Request Desktop Website option in the drop-down menu.
This will immediately take you to the desktop version of website.
At any time, you can switch back to mobile version by tapping on the AA Icon and selecting Request Mobile Version option in the drop-down menu.
2. Request Desktop Website in Chrome Browser on iPhone
The feature to Request Desktop Site has been around for a long time in Google Chrome browser.
1. Open Google Chrome browser > Visit the website that you want to access in Desktop mode.
2. Once you are on the website, tap on 3-dots Chrome icon located at the top-right corner of the screen and select Request Desktop Site option
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You will be landing on the full or the desktop version of the website.