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I cannot set Safe Browser as the default browser for my Android 6.0 device - F-Secure Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p> </p>I cannot set Safe Browser as the default browser for my Android 6.0 device <h3>Symptoms </h3> <p>I have an Android 6.0 device. I am trying to set Safe Browser as the default browser for my device. However, I am not able to do this through the SAFE app. </p> <h3>Diagnosis </h3> <p>On most Android devices, you can set the default browser either through the SAFE app settings or through the device's system settings. However, on some Android devices, you are not able to set the default browser through the SAFE app - you must use the device's system settings. </p> <h3>Solution </h3> <p>If you cannot set Safe Browser as the default browser via the SAFE app, do it through system settings in the following way: </p> <ol><li> Tap <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Apps</strong> > <strong>Configure apps</strong>. </li> <li> Under <strong>Advanced</strong>, tap <strong>Default Apps</strong>. The Default Apps page opens. </li> <li> Tap <strong>Browser app</strong>. The Browser app window opens. </li> <li> Tap <strong>F-Secure SAFE</strong>. </li> </ol><div>Safe Browser is now your default browser. </div> <p>To set Safe Browser as the default browser through the SAFE app, do the following: </p> <ol><li>Open your SAFE app. </li> <li>Tap <strong>Safe Browsing</strong> to open the Safe Browsing settings. </li> <li>Tap <strong>Set as default</strong>. <p>The Apps page of your device's system settings opens. </p> </li> <li>Tap <strong>Configure apps</strong>. </li> <li>Under <strong>Advanced</strong>, tap <strong>Default Apps</strong>. <p>The Default Apps page opens. </p> </li> <li>Tap <strong>Browser app</strong>. <p>The Browser app window opens. </p> </li> <li>Tap <strong>F-Secure SAFE</strong>. </li> </ol><p>Safe Browser is now your default browser. </p> </article> </main>