How to Open URLs on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to view a website on your Android by entering a URL or following a link.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Entering a URL

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-1.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    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 advertisements, business cards, or official documents.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/83\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/83\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-2.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This opens your Android’s keyboard.
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  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-3.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    For example, to visit wikiHow, type www.wikihow.com .
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/53\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-4.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    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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Method 2
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Following a Link

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-5.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    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.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1d\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1d\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-6.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    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.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/01\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/01\/Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-7.jpg\/aid9124767-v4-728px-Open-URLs-on-Android-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    In a few seconds, your default web browser (usually Google Chrome) will display the website.
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