💡Navigating Google Chrome: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mobile Users
Tags: beginners, tutorial, productivity, android
Published: 2023-07-04 20:50:45



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## Table of contents
1. Introduction.
2. What is Google Chrome?
3. Why Google Chrome?
4. Getting Started with Google Chrome.
5. Features of Google Chrome.
6. Google Chrome Alternatives.
7. Conclusion.

## Introduction

In 2008, Google Chrome, a cross platform web browser, was released by Google LLC. According to Wikipedia, Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. Google LLC has grown rapidly to offer a multitude of products and services, one of which is Google Chrome.
In this article, you will learn about Google Chrome, why you should use it, and some of the features it has to offer.

## What is Google Chrome?

Google Chrome is a free web browser used for accessing the internet and running web-based applications like Gmail, Google Docs, Pinterest, Spotify, etc.

## Why Google Chrome?
* Google Chrome is free.
* Google Chrome is fast and reliable.
* Google Chrome has a simple interface which makes it easy to use and navigate.
* Google Chrome is highly secured.

## Getting Started with Google Chrome

#### What you will need:
1.	A mobile device. (Preferably an android device).
2.	An internet connection.

And we are good to go.

Most Android devices come with Google Chrome already installed. This takes away the need for installation for you. On the other hand, you can always download it from the Play Store if it isn't already pre-installed on your Android phone. To do that, use the following steps:

1.	On your Android phone, click on Play Store.

![Installation-1](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7ihw530404x2jbhgbum4.png)

2.	Click the search bar at the top.

![Installation-2](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zs8jml5dk60a8ls9egrp.png)

3.	Type “Google Chrome” and hit Enter.
4.	Click install and wait till it has been downloaded.
5.	Finally, click Open.

![Installation-3](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/de1sbon9q4mxp3zxxway.png)

And there you have it. Your browser has been installed successfully and it is now ready for use.

## Features of Google Chrome

The incredible features of Google Chrome are one of the reasons it is so well-liked and widely used. The following is a list of some of those features:

- Omnibox Search
  
The Omnibox Search is a combined URL and search box. It means you can always make your search or visit any URL (website) you want to right there. To test the Omnibox search, use the following steps:

1. On your android phone, open Chrome.
      
![Search-1](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/at6h5jgm4itzciatkhwe.png)

2. Click the search bar.
 
![Search-2](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/aruosy3uak7ymizrvjg8.png)

3. Input a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or "website" as some would call it and hit Enter.
   
![Search-3](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/76smtc9e85i2tvpj7aeq.png)


![Search-4](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/igye1zw4jg75hs4yfle1.jpeg)

   
Hurray! Now, let’s do a quick search to test the search part of the Omnibox search bar.
1. Click the search bar again.
2. Enter anything you wish. I’ll try to search for the Appwrite website again.
   

![Search-5](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/e3v4z233jseygaudfung.png)


![Search-6](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gmicak7rmy09aia3of1o.jpeg)
   
Awesome! It worked. 

- Incognito Mode
  
Incognito mode is a feature in a browser that, when used, prevents the browser from keeping track of the webpages or websites you visit. Browsing incognito in Chrome means you don’t want it to save your browsing history or any information you give out to a website. To locate incognito in Chrome, use the following steps:

1. In chrome, click the three dots in the top right corner. 
   

![Incognito-1](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5bax2bzotzuyl4sdhpzy.png)

2. Click new incognito tab.
   

![Incognito-2](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3us525yhipztj7t4plrc.png)
   
And there you go! You are now set to start browsing incognito. 

- Syncing across Devices

Syncing across devices in Chrome gives you access to your bookmarks, saved passwords, and Gmail account on any device. To turn on this feature, use the following steps:

1. In Chrome, click the three dots on the top right corner.
   

![Sync-1](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ny2h1cld90crb47enn1v.png)

2. Click on settings.
   

![Sync-2](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bpqmjgl9aalfdmapq345.png)

3. Click on sync and Google Services.
   

![Sync-3](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/to6fc5h0zl01mbpoh5gg.png)

4. Finally, click the toggle to turn it ON.
   

![Sync-4](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6b4ksgx3hvcsokezh9yc.png)

There you go! It's done.


- Dark Mode

Dark mode lets you darken your browser for night time browsing. To activate dark mode on Chrome, use the following steps:

1. In Chrome, click on the three horizontal line at the top left corner.
   

![Dark mode-1](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9em5hrsreqtq6r850mly.png)

2. Click on dark theme to activate it.
   

![Dark mode-2](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lfibv5hgeo8si58pj89y.png)

That's it! It's that easy.

## Google Chrome Alternatives

* Mozilla Firefox.
* Microsoft Edge.
* Safari.
* Opera.

## Conclusion

You have it now!
What Google Chrome is, why you should use it, and how to use it are all things I've attempted to explain in this article. I hope this knowledge was helpful to you. Please share and spread the word if you loved what you read. Cheers!