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How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android
Make Edge your default browser on Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later
By Jacqueline Emigh Jacqueline Emigh Writer Emerson College Brandeis University Jacqueline Emigh is an award-winning writer whose writing appears in PC World, PC Magazine, and more. She's also held editorial positions at Newsbytes, ZDNet, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft What to Know
Download/install: Search for "Microsoft Edge" on Google Play Store > download > sign in with Microsoft account.Sync: On PC select Windows icon > Profile > Change account settings > Sync your settings > toggle on.Next: On Android device select More > Settings > Account > Sync > toggle on. This article explains how to install the Microsoft Edge web browser on an Android phone or tablet running Android 4.4 (KitKat) and later. How to Download and Install Microsoft Edge for Android
Search for Microsoft Edge in the Google Play Store to download and install the Edge app for Android. When you open the app, you are prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account. If you don't have one, select Skip. You're then asked to grant permissions for the app, and you have the option to make Edge the default browser that opens when you tap a web link. How to Sync Microsoft Edge Across Devices
Here's how to synchronize your reading list, history, favorites, and bookmarks across devices: On your Windows PC, select the Windows icon in the lower-left corner. Select your profile icon, then select Change account settings. Select Sync your settings. Toggle the Sync settings switch to On. On your Android device, select More > Settings. Tap your account. Select Sync and toggle the switch to On. Share With Continue on PC
Setting up content sharing through Continue on PC also requires additional steps: On your Windows PC, select the Windows icon, then select the gear to open the Settings menu. Select Phone. Select Add a phone. Select Android, then select Continue. Enter your phone number, then select Send. Microsoft sends the link in a text message to your Android phone. On your Android phone, locate the text, then tap the link. This opens the download page for the Microsoft Phone Companion app in Google Play. Select Install. Open the Microsoft Launch app and sign in using your Microsoft account, then follow the prompts to grant permissions to the app. When asked to set up the app on your PC, select My PC is ready. Select Allow > Done. You can now access the Edge browser on your phone and PC using your Microsoft account on both devices. In the Windows 10 settings, you should now see your phone listed under Linked phones. Edge for Android vs Edge for Windows Features
In addition to Cortana-assisted voice searches and InPrivate mode incognito browsing, Edge for Android supports most of the same features as Edge for Windows. Adblock Plus
Microsoft teamed with Adblock Plus to create ad-blocking software for Edge. The Adblock Plus feature for Edge is not an extension or third-party app. Instead, it is built into the Android browser. Tap the ellipses ( ... ) in the lower-right corner of Edge and select Settings > Content blockers to toggle Adblock Plus on and off. Reading View
This feature removes ads and other elements that get in your way when reading online. If a web page supports Reading View, you see an open book icon next to the URL bar. Select it to switch views. The header image remains visible. Other graphics, widgets, and stylized fonts are replaced by plain text. Reading List
The Reading List feature saves interesting web pages or articles you find to read at a later time. Select the Hub icon next to the URL bar (it looks like a star with three lines shooting out of it), select the Reading List icon (the stack of books), then select the web page to add it to your reading list. Continue on PC
By enabling Continue on PC, you can browse the web on Edge for Windows 10 from where you left off in Edge for Android. Before you can take advantage of this feature, install the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your PC. You'll also need to use Edge for Windows 10 to link your phone to your Microsoft account using a multi-step process. This process requires you to download an app called Microsoft Launcher for Android. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Connect an Android to a PC Remotely Reset Android Lock Screen Password and PIN How to Install Microsoft 365 on Your PC How to Synchronize Account Data With Windows 8 and 8.1 How to Use the Microsoft Family Safety App Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge How to Use Microsoft's Free PowerPoint Viewers How to Show Any Phone Screen on a Windows Computer How to Get Custom Songs in Beat Saber for Meta (Oculus) Quest How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together How to Run Android Apps on Windows 10 How to Get Windows 10 for Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies