How To Make Google A Favorite On iPhone

Nowadays, most people rely on their smartphones for almost everything. If you’re an iPhone user and find yourself constantly searching on Google, it might be helpful to make it one of your favorites for quicker access. Below, I’ll guide you through the simple steps to make Google a favorite on your iPhone.

Adding Google to Safari Favorites

To begin, you’ll want to add Google to your Safari favorites. This will allow easy access with just a few taps on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open Safari

First, you need to open the Safari browser on your iPhone. Safari is the default web browser that comes pre-installed on all Apple devices.

Step 2: Navigate to Google

Next, type “www.google.com” in the address bar at the top of the Safari browser and hit Enter. This will take you to the Google website.

Step 3: Add Google to Favorites

Once you’re on the Google homepage, tap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a square with an arrow pointing up.

Step 4: Select “Add to Favorites”

From the options that appear, select “Add to Favorites.” You may need to scroll through the options to find it.

Step 5: Name Your Favorite

You’ll now be prompted to name your favorite. You can leave it as the default “Google” or change it to something else if you prefer.

Step 6: Save Your Favorite

Tap “Save” in the top right corner of the screen to save Google to your favorites.

Accessing Google from Safari Favorites

Now that Google is saved to your Safari favorites, you can easily access it by following these steps:

1. Open Safari on your iPhone.
2. Tap the bookmarks icon at the bottom (it looks like an open book).
3. Select “Favorites” at the top of the screen.
4. Find “Google” in the list of favorites and tap on it to open the website.

Adding Google to iPhone Home Screen

To make accessing Google even quicker, you can add it to your iPhone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

Step 1: Open Safari

Start by opening Safari on your iPhone and navigating to the Google website.

Step 2: Tap the Share Icon

Once you’re on the Google homepage, tap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Select “Add to Home Screen”

From the options that appear, choose “Add to Home Screen” to add Google as an icon on your home screen.

Step 4: Name the Icon

You’ll be prompted to name the icon. By default, it will be named “Google,” but you can change it to whatever you like.

Step 5: Add Google to Home Screen

Tap “Add” in the top right corner of the screen to add the Google icon to your home screen.

Accessing Google from iPhone Home Screen

Once Google is added to your iPhone’s home screen, you can quickly access it by:

1. Unlocking your iPhone.
2. Locating the Google icon on your home screen.
3. Tapping the icon to open Safari directly to the Google website.

Using Google as Your Default Search Engine

If you prefer to use Google as your default search engine on Safari, you can make the change in the settings.

Step 1: Open Settings

Begin by opening the “Settings” app on your iPhone. It’s the gear-shaped icon usually found on your home screen.

Step 2: Scroll and Select Safari

Scroll down the list of settings options and select “Safari” from the menu.

Step 3: Tap Search Engine

In the Safari settings, tap on the “Search Engine” option.

Step 4: Choose Google

From the available search engines, select Google as your preferred search engine.

Accessing Google as Default Search Engine

Once you’ve set Google as your default search engine, whenever you perform a search in Safari, it will automatically use Google for the results.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can make Google a favorite on your iPhone and have quick access to the search engine whenever you need it. Whether you prefer accessing it through Safari favorites or as a direct icon on your home screen, having Google at your fingertips will make searching for information on the go a breeze.