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If your iPad is running iPadOS 13 or later, you don’t have to follow this procedure. For example, when you try to visit the official Apple website, you’ll be shown the mobile version instead of the full desktop site. Keep in mind that Safari can only display the desktop version of the website whenever available.
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Now you’ve learned how to force Safari to always load desktop websites on your iPhone and iPad. You can still view the mobile version of the site any time by tapping on the “aA” icon and choosing “Request Mobile Website” as shown here.
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Just follow the steps below to get started. Safari is fully capable of always loading desktop versions of websites, as long as you set it up properly. How to Force Safari to Load Desktop Sites on iPhone If you’re one of those iOS users who’re frustrated by this, you’ve come to the right place, so let’s cover how to force Safari to load desktop sites on iPhone and iPad. No one would be okay with having to request the desktop version every time they visit a new website. Although it’s pretty easy to request the desktop site manually from the address bar, some people may want to access desktop websites at all times. By default, when you visit a website using Safari or any web browser on an iPhone, you’re shown the mobile version of the site.