How to Open URLs on Android: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow (2024)

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Last Updated: February 26, 2018Tested

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   Open Chrome. It’s the round red, green, yellow, and blue icon on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.

   • A URL is a link that takes you to a website (e.g. https://www.wikihow.com). They be found anywhere, such as in advertisem*nts, business cards, or official documents.
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   Tap the address bar at the top of the screen. This opens your Android’s keyboard.

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   Type the URL into the box. For example, to visit wikiHow, type www.wikihow.com.

   • You could also access wikiHow by typing https://www.wikihow.com or wikihow.com.
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   Tap the enter key. The appearance of the key varies by device, but it may have a check mark or an arrow on it. You’ll typically find it at the bottom-right corner of the keyboard. This will open the website on your Android.

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   Open the app that contains the URL. A URL is a link that takes you to a website (e.g. https://www.wikihow.com). The easiest way to open a URL is to click or tap a link in an app or website.

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   Scroll to the URL. Text URLs usually appear in a different color than the rest of the text. They may also display a picture from the website and/or a headline that describes the site.

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   Tap the link. In a few seconds, your default web browser (usually Google Chrome) will display the website.

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