{"id":6743,"date":"2023-10-26T11:38:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T11:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/?p=6743"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:38:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T11:38:58","slug":"how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Chrome from Opening Automatically on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69ec8a2cd7e65\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec8a2cd7e65\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html\/#Whats_Needed\" title=\"What&#8217;s Needed\">What&#8217;s Needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html\/#Video_Tutorial\" title=\"Video Tutorial: \">Video Tutorial: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html\/#What_Requires_Your_Focus\" title=\"What Requires Your Focus?\">What Requires Your Focus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html\/#Option_1_Disable_Chrome_as_the_Default_Browser\" title=\"Option 1: Disable Chrome as the Default Browser\">Option 1: Disable Chrome as the Default Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-chrome-from-opening-automatically-on-android.html\/#Option_2_Clear_Data_and_Cache_of_the_Chrome_App\" title=\"Option 2: Clear Data and Cache of the Chrome App\">Option 2: Clear Data and Cache of the Chrome App<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Chrome is a popular web browser used by millions of people around the world. However, one common annoyance for Android users is when Chrome opens automatically without any prompt or action. This can be frustrating, especially if you prefer using a different browser or if it hampers your device&#8217;s performance. In this blog post, we will discuss different options and methods to stop Chrome from opening automatically on Android devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Needed\"><\/span>What&#8217;s Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we delve into the solutions, let&#8217;s take a look at what you will need to implement them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Android device<\/li>\n<li>Chrome browser installed on your device (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of navigating through Android settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Tutorial\"><\/span>Video Tutorial: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"1tiPSv0x9Nc\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Requires_Your_Focus\"><\/span>What Requires Your Focus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To stop Chrome from opening automatically on your Android device, you need to focus on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploring the device settings<\/li>\n<li>Disabling Chrome as the default browser<\/li>\n<li>Clearing data and cache of the Chrome app<\/li>\n<li>Using alternative browsers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s dive into the different options to stop Chrome from opening automatically on your Android device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Disable_Chrome_as_the_Default_Browser\"><\/span>Option 1: Disable Chrome as the Default Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to prevent Chrome from opening automatically is by disabling it as the default browser. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the Settings app on your Android device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Scroll down and tap on &#8220;Apps&#8221; or &#8220;Application Manager,&#8221; depending on the device model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Locate and tap on &#8220;Chrome&#8221; in the list of installed apps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Tap on &#8220;Set as default&#8221; or &#8220;Clear defaults,&#8221; depending on the option available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Confirm your action by tapping on &#8220;Clear&#8221; or &#8220;Clear defaults.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Disabling Chrome as the default browser allows you to choose a different browser that better suits your needs.<br \/>\n&#8211; It prevents Chrome from opening automatically, giving you more control over your device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; If you prefer using Chrome as your default browser, disabling it may not be the ideal solution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Clear_Data_and_Cache_of_the_Chrome_App\"><\/span>Option 2: Clear Data and Cache of the Chrome App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clearing the data and cache of the Chrome app can help resolve issues related to automatic opening. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Settings app on your Android device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Scroll down and tap on &#8220;Apps&#8221; or &#8220;Application Manager.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Locate and tap on &#8220;Chrome&#8221; in the list of installed apps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Tap on &#8220;Storage&#8221; or &#8220;Storage &#038; cache,&#8221; depending on your device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Tap on &#8220;Clear data&#8221; and confirm your action by tapping on &#8220;OK&#8221; or &#8220;Clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Tap on &#8220;Clear cache&#8221; and confirm your action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Clearing the data and cache of the Chrome app can resolve any temporary issues causing automatic opening.<br \/>\n&#8211; It can free up storage space on your device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Clearing the data and cache will also remove your saved passwords, bookmarks, and browsing history.<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":null}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chrome is a popular web browser used by millions of people around the world. 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