How to set up Yandex Browser on an Android phone - step-by-step instructions

Today we will find out how you can customize the Yandex page in your browser on your phone, optimize the displayed data - eliminate all unnecessary things: annoying advertising, indicate (or hide) the location, set up privacy, disable Yandex Zen, etc.

The Yandex search engine, unlike, say, Google, is an overly informative portal. To many users, all these banners and other information blocks seem unnecessary, and therefore the current topic will be useful to someone (below I will give a link to the Yandex search page - ascetic: a blank page with one search window). In addition, if your Internet traffic is limited, then excluding unnecessary data from loading is very useful!

An example of setting up a Yandex page on a phone is the Xiaomi Mi gadget, although, in fact, in a particular case the model does not play any role, because we are setting up the main Yandex search page, and it is displayed the same on all gadgets.

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post sections:

• Yandex page settings: set the location, disable Yandex Zen
• Yandex search main page settings: location, advertising, disable Zen feed

Features of Yandex. Browser for Android

So why is the Yandex browser so good that it has already been downloaded through Google Play more than 100 million times? The developer indicates the following features in the application description:

• built-in voice assistant “Alice”;
• Protect protection technology that blocks dangerous sites;
• support for add-ons and extensions;
• ad blocking;
• Zen service;
• faster page loading;
• neural network translator;
• Incognito mode and much more.

All this looks very attractive on paper, but are the features of Yandex really that good? Browser in practice? Of course, a lot depends on the personal preferences of the user. For example, the “Zen” personal recommendations feed, where interesting materials are published, is not useful to everyone. For some, her presence may simply be annoying.

But what cannot be taken away from Yandex Browser is the presence of a built-in blocker and page translator. These functions are indeed very useful if you actively use the Internet and sometimes have no idea what site you are going to. Yandex will block shocking content and, if necessary, translate the page from a foreign language to Russian or any other.

Google Play offers several versions of the Yandex browser. There is a modification with built-in Alice, as well as a lightweight version for those whose smartphone has a modest amount of memory.

Be that as it may, before downloading Yandex. Browser, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with all the advantages and disadvantages. You may be able to find a more attractive application for accessing the Internet.

Advantages and disadvantages

Translation of pages

Accelerated website opening

Blocking shocking content

Synchronization with PC browser version

Flexible background settings

Despite the presence of an ad blocker, built-in offers from Yandex partners can be annoying

Intrusive company services offering, for example, to launch Alice or read the material on Zen

Thus, Yandex Browser can be called a good solution for those who are looking for a functional browser with a large number of add-ons. The program will especially please fans of Yandex services like Kinopoisk, Taxi, Ether, Music and others, since they are all integrated into the browser. Once you log in once, you can forget about the need to enter your login and password on other pages.

Interface

This is the second block that offers to personalize the appearance of the interface.

Color scheme. Here I think it’s clear which one you like better, light or dark? we put it here.

second block

Appearance.

1. It is recommended to disable showing the “Yandex” button so that it does not take up space in the panel.
2. Uncheck Show tutorial tips and display animated background. This will allow you to increase the speed when opening your web browser.
3. Check the box next to “Show synchronization widget in menu”. The synchronization process will be more clear. You will know the number of passwords and bookmarks you have saved.
4. Also Fr. You will have a convenient panel at the top of the screen in your browser.
5. The appearance of the tabs will help you choose convenient tab shapes
6. Advertising settings. Here you will be taken to a new window with selection questions. Whether or not to show advertisements on the home page. And only if you logged into the browser using your Yandex account. They will also ask whether or not to take your interests and location into account when displaying ads. Uncheck the first box, the rest are up to you to choose from.

Ad settings window

Smart line

If you want copy and share buttons in the address bar, Reading mode or displaying the site title, then enable the corresponding menu.

Side panel

Yandex services are located in the side panel; if someone uses them, it will be convenient. There are also bookmarks and history. At the bottom of the panel there is an Alice button.

Side panel

There is no point in displaying this panel on all pages. Therefore, we leave the default “pin in new tab”. And check the “show button...” checkbox. Thus, in the upper left corner there will be a panel of this type.

• Changing the default browser on Android devices

If you need to call the sidebar, just click on the button at the top of the screen on the right, the sidebar you need will appear and disappear when you press it again.

Tabs

The minimum width is determined relative to the screen size. We customize it as you like, as it is more convenient for you.

Informers on a new tab

This menu has appeared in the new version of the Yandex browser. In it we can select alert items in the form of notifications at the bottom of the screen. In some cases it may be useful.

Installing Yandex. Browser

To install Yandex Browser, you can go in two ways:

• download apk file;
• download via Google Play.

The first option is practically not considered by users, but in the current realities it is worth mentioning. The fact is that owners of new Huawei smartphones are deprived of Google services, which means they won’t be able to turn to Google Play for help. There is its own application store, App Gallery, but so far the selection presented does not satisfy user requests.

To download the apk file of the program, you need to use the link or any search engine. Once the installation file is downloaded, there are a few simple steps left to complete:

1. Open phone settings.
2. Go to the "Applications and notifications" section.
3. Open "Advanced Settings" and go to "Special Access".
4. Click on “Install unknown applications” and activate the function.
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5. Find the apk file on your phone and click on it.
6. Confirm all permissions and wait for the installation process to complete.

It is not recommended to install Yandex Browser unless necessary, using an apk file from unknown sources.

Those who decide to use the Google Play application store for installation do not need to carry out additional manipulations with the settings. All you need to do is:

1. Open Google Play.
2. Type “Yandex browser” or another similar query into the search;
3. Going to the program page, click the “Install” button.
4. Wait for the operation to complete.

As a rule, installing Yandex. The browser takes 1-2 minutes. After this, the application icon appears on the desktop. Thus, you can start working with the browser.

Responsinator (2 out of 5 points)

responsinator.com is a free service that allows you to check the mobile version of the site at several resolutions, but it does not have 65% of the most popular screen widths, hence the low score. Question: “how to check the mobile version of the site on a computer with a minimum and still used width of 320px?” - remains unanswered. Screen width 320 px is an important subjective criterion because... if the site opens at 320 px, then most likely the mobile version should also display correctly at other sizes.

Minuses:

— you can’t see what the site looks like for 65% of mobile users.
The minimum resolution size for the mobile version starts at 374px. But 57% of mobile devices have a screen width of 360px (DPR virtual pixels), 5% - 320px and 4% - 393px. Statistics on resolutions at the beginning of 2022. Pros:
- Shows immediately what the site looks like on 10 different resolutions of mobile devices;

— Shows the entire site.

First start

The process of opening a new browser for the first time is a very exciting process. Having not used Yandex Browser before, the owner of a smartphone does not know what to expect from a product from a Russian company. Be that as it may, you shouldn’t waste time, but it’s better to open Yandex right away. Browser.

To launch the application, just find the icon on the desktop of your Android phone and click on it. On the start screen, the program will offer you to familiarize yourself with all the benefits. If necessary, you can skip this step by clicking the “Next” button, and at the end - “Start using”.

Now the browser's home page will open in front of the user. You can see bookmarks at the top of the screen. By default, various Yandex services are located here. Just below is a search bar through which you can enter queries into the Yandex search engine, as well as specific addresses of pages of interest.

Search a site using Google: Search for a site

The Google search engine also provides a convenient tool for searching on your site: Google Custom Search System: Search for sites, it, unfortunately, is paid, but it has the opportunity to earn extra money from AdSense advertising.
Let’s say right away that the cost of annual search service for a website from Google will cost you at least $100. The cost depends on the size of your site and the average number of annual requests.

Google Search for work offers you the broadest search capabilities, using the same technologies as in Google search. Google guarantees high relevance, i.e. compliance with requests, functionality, turnkey integration.

Let's list the main features of Google's site search:

• Personalization. You can design the search as you like, you can remove the Google logo and place your own, change the colors, shape, in general the whole appearance.
• Multilingual. Search is possible in any language, you can set the default language or it will be detected automatically.
• Biased results. You can manually adjust the ranking and selection of search results depending on the date of publication, for example, the newer the material, the higher it ranks in the results.
• Refining by labels is like refining search results in Yandex; you create categories of materials that the user, if necessary, searches for.
• Search for images and illustrate search results with images that you can resize, or they will adjust automatically;
• No advertising;
• Indexing on demand, i.e. If you added new material, or made changes to the old one, then you yourself can send the Google robot to record the updates.
• Synonyms. The query catalog is automatically filled with synonyms, different spellings of words (Toyota, Toyota), as well as abbreviations and their decoding.
• Select URL for autocomplete. Here you can manually configure and control the list of prompts that open for the user when he starts entering a query.
• The benefits of Google search include the fact that you can search not just one site, but several.
• Connection of site search with other Google services. With Google Analytics you can track query statistics and visitor behavior, and the AdWords service will allow you to earn money by advertising.

When adding Google search to your site, you will need to specify the name of your “search engine”, a description and indicate the sites on which the search will be carried out. Then you need to choose the design of the search bar, after which you are invited to try out your search. You will then receive a code that you can add to your site.

Where are the Yandex settings in Android

Oddly enough, many users who have installed Yandex Browser do not know where its settings are located. To open them, you don't need to delve into the phone or browser interface. Everything you need is on the main screen of the application. Pay attention to the search bar. On the right side there are 2 icons:

• stripes;
• points.

To get to the settings, you need to click on the icon with three dots.

However, after this you will need to click on the gear.

If everything is done correctly, you can see a huge number of settings that you can change at your discretion.

Possible problems

After a while, you may notice that the Yandex line has disappeared from the main screen. As a rule, this happens after its accidental removal. Therefore, you just need to reinstall the widget. If it is not in the list of available extensions, reinstall the browser itself.

The vast majority of problems with the web browser itself can be resolved through its settings. The main thing is to set the parameters correctly. If you encounter lags when using Yandex Browser, then try turning off the energy saving mode in its settings. In addition, such a problem may be due to insufficient power of the smartphone, which simply does not support the Yandex interface.

How to set up Yandex. Browser on Android

Yandex Browser really has a very large number of settings. There is no serious need to adjust every parameter. You can start using the browser immediately after the first launch. But, if the owner of an Android device wants to completely customize the program, you need to understand each setting item.

You can enable synchronization in the settings. It will transfer the entire browsing history and bookmarks if Yandex Browser is used on a computer. It is also possible to launch the “Turbo” mode, which will speed up page loading by compressing videos and pictures. And in the settings there is:

• catalog of add-ons;
• change of region;
• autofill forms;
• bank card manager;
• notification settings;
• blocking shock content;
• automatic page translation;
• automatic confirmation of downloads.

This is just a small part of what can be found in the Yandex settings. Browser. Beginners are advised to carefully explore the application interface so as not to accidentally activate unnecessary parameters.

Adaptivator (2.5 out of 5 points)

Adaptivator allows you to view the mobile version of the site online, but among the available screen widths of the mobile versions, 67% of the most popular resolutions are not available, and some available sizes are duplicated. The service receives a low rating because it is not clear how to view the mobile version of the site on a computer for most devices.

Minuses:

— You can’t see what the website looks like for 67% of mobile users.
There is no check for the mobile version of the site at the following width sizes: 57% of users use 360px (DPR virtual pixels), 6% use 412px and 4% use 393px. Statistics for the beginning of 2022. Pros:
- Shows what the site looks like on 12 mobile device resolutions.

— Shows the entire site;

— There are screen widths of 320px, 375px. If the site is displayed correctly at these sizes, then most likely it will be displayed normally at the most popular width - 360px.

How to make Yandex the main browser on your phone

It is possible that the owner of an Android device will like Yandex Browser. In this case, it would be a good idea to make it the default browser. But how to perform the operation?

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Expert in the field of digital technologies and the activities of mobile operators. I am engaged in constant monitoring of industry changes in Russia and abroad.

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What happens if you make Yandex your default browser?

After performing this operation, any external link will automatically open in Yandex Browser. If this setting is not activated, the Android OS constantly prompts the user to select one or another browser to open the link.

Is it possible to enable the option in the browser itself?

Yes, this function is assumed by the Yandex Browser settings. To make a Yandex product the main one by default, you need to click the button with three dots on the main page of the application. Then all you have to do is click on the “Default Browser” icon.

How to make Yandex the default browser in your phone settings?

To perform this operation, you will need to open your smartphone’s settings, go to the “Applications and notifications” section and click on “Advanced settings”. In the “Browser” column you need to select Yandex Browser.

How to change Yandex to another browser?

This can be done in two ways: in the phone settings or in the settings of the new browser. You should proceed in the same way as in the case of Yandex Browser.

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Under what permissions should I check? Most popular screen resolutions (DPR)

Based on statistics from https://www.hotlog.ru/global/screen at the beginning of 2022, the most popular real (virtual DPR) screen resolutions among mobile phones were the following:

As can be seen from the statistics, the minimum screen width is 320 px, so it is better if checking the mobile version of the site starts with this figure and the size gradually increases.

The statistics for phones were discussed above, but mobile devices also include tablets. The most popular resolutions among tablets are 1024x768px and 1280x800px. Tablets make up only 2.7% of all devices used to access the Internet (53.3% phones and 44% computers), according to research by We Are Social and Hootsuite for 2022. At the same time, the share of tablets continues to fall in 2022. decreased by 27%.

Important: Please note that when displaying a site on a mobile device, the counting is not from physical pixels (they are indicated in the technical specifications), but from virtual ones (DPR). For example, the Samsung Galaxy S10 has a resolution of 1440x3040px (physical pixels indicated in the characteristics), but in fact, such detail is not needed when displaying a website, so the real resolution will correspond to 360x740px (virtual DPR pixels). Simply put, every 16(4x4) physical pixels will merge together and look like one real (virtual) one.

This is done to maintain a readable size for the mobile version of the site, otherwise the entire site will be greatly reduced and will become inconvenient to view.

How to find out the real (virtual DPR) resolution of a smartphone

Unfortunately, the characteristics of mobile phones, as a rule, do not indicate the number of virtual pixels, so all that remains is to look for tables of correspondence between physical and virtual pixels in search engines, for example, using the query “viewport size”.

Via Browser

Via Browser is built on Chromium WebView. Its main feature is simplicity, but the functionality is not limited, so users have many options for customizing the appearance. In Via you can customize almost everything.

Tap the three-bar icon and select Options to open the settings screen. Here you can set any background image, change the background transparency and even change the browser logo.

If privacy is important to you, keep in mind that there is an incognito mode available here, as well as automatic deletion of history after closing. Even navigation buttons can be assigned specific tasks (long touches). For example, the “Back” button can be reassigned to scroll the page up, and the “Forward” button can be reassigned to scroll down.

Via also has more advanced features. You can change the network protocol, block pictures when using the mobile Internet, save web pages and much more. This is an excellent choice for older phone models because the application takes up only 2 MB of memory.

How to view history in the Yandex mobile web navigator

The functionality of the Yandex.Browser mobile application (Android, iOS) allows us to easily explore and view our latest visits to web resources.

To do this you need to do the following:

1. Launch your Yandex.Browser;
2. On the basic screen that opens, to the right of the search bar there will be a browser settings button in the form of three horizontal lines. Tap on it to go to the settings of your web navigator; Tap on the button with three horizontal lines
3. In the browser options window that opens, click on the tab with the clock icon at the bottom. A history page will open, which includes a list of search queries and pages visited, usually with the time of their visit; In other versions of Yandex.browser, the clock button may be at the top
4. By tapping on the desired page, you can visit it again.

An alternative way to find out the history in the browser is to click on the tab button in the form of a square with a number inside.

Click on the indicated button

After that, find the button with the image of a clock and tap on it.

Tap on the button with the image of a clock

All visited pages of your Yandex will open, and you can start viewing and cleaning it.

FOSS Browser

FOSS Browser is an open source browser based on WebView technology. Its main task is maximum control over all stages of work. The search bar, tab previews and the entire navigation bar at the bottom of the screen can be controlled with one hand.

The home page contains links to saved sites, bookmarks and history. After visiting any page, open the menu and click on the “Share” button to send a link, screenshot or PDF file with one click.

In addition, the browser is equipped with an interesting security setting. Press and hold the menu button to open the Quick Navigation dialog. Here you turn on/off JavaScript, cookies, location, images and much more for each individual site. You can even save passwords from any web applications into an encrypted database.

In addition to the standard theme and the ability to customize the interface, you can easily create a white list of sites that will have access to your location, JavaScript, cookies, etc. For reliability, export all this information.

Cake

When a user searches for something on the Internet, there is a high probability that he will click on the first link. A free browser called Cake takes this feature of human psychology into account and therefore completely removes the search engine results page. Instead, you can go directly to the first site from the search results, and from there, use swipes to other pages. The normal search mode is also available. Remember that the lower a site’s ranking, the further it ranks in search results. Cake also preloads links that are most similar to the one you open.

Hermit

Hermit allows you to create small applications of the most visited sites. It comes with a rich library of pre-built programs, as well as a set of presets. If you can't find any of them, just enter the website address and Hermit will make an application out of it.

When you create a shortcut to a site in Chrome, it simply functions as a browser tab. And in Hermit, such shortcuts work like real applications that you can even customize. For example, some of them may work in the full version, while others may work in the mobile version.

It is also possible to turn off the display of pictures and set up a personal theme. Hermit also works with alerts from the RSS feed, allows you to create bookmarks for individual sections of the site, supports night mode and reading mode, and much more.

If you are the owner of an old Android device, then you simply must try this browser. It helps reduce battery consumption and save memory space.

System

This is the fifth and last block of settings. One of the smallest

Fifth block

We never choose to launch the browser with Windows. This will greatly speed up your system boot time.

Net

Leave it as default. We will tell you more about the proxy server, the difference between http and https and certificates in another article.

Performance

It is important to uncheck the “Allow applications to run in the background” line. This will increase productivity.

Check the boxes to optimize the image, use hardware acceleration, and unload unused tabs from memory.

Update the browser, even if it is not running, check the box to be able to update Yandex.Browser

Opera Mini

Opera Mini is a lighter version of the browser designed to work on devices with low specifications. Immediately after installation, you will have access to an incognito mode, a smart content download function with mobile traffic tracking, a night theme, the ability to change search engines, data synchronization between devices and much more.

The download function is unique and has several operating modes. Open the Opera Mini menu, then go to Settings → Downloads. A column will appear with data downloaded over the past week. You can leave everything as is or choose maximum data compression modes to reduce mobile traffic costs.

In high compression mode, the browser will pass the web page through a proxy server and deliver a lighter version of it to your phone. But with maximum compression, this process will be even more aggressive, which can lead to incorrect display of sites. Use it only when you have very little space or when the internet connection is too poor.

Tools

This third block is quite interesting, let's start in order.

Third block

Autocomplete

This item allows forms on the site to be automatically filled in, such as passwords, email, addresses and other personal data. It does this based on the data you previously entered and saved. This certainly increases the comfort of using the browser, but at the same time it reduces the security of your data. If safety is much more important to you than convenience. Then you need to disable autofill, or not allow Yandex to remember important personal data. Such as your phone number, login, passwords and card details.