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2 Ways to Change Default Search Engine in Samsung Internet

Google is the best search engine out there, given it has so much data and produces the most relevant results. But it is not the only one. There are aspects where other search engines are better than Google. So if you use the Samsung Internet browser and wish to switch your search engine, keep reading as we discuss two ways to change the default search engine in Samsung Internet.

How to Change the Default Search Engine in Samsung Internet?

Almost all Samsung devices running on Android come with the Samsung Internet browser pre-installed. The browsers pack many useful features, including changing the default search engine. There are two methods to change the search engine on your Samsung device, and here is how you can do that.

1. Switch the Search Engine from the Address Bar

A quick way to change the search engine to a different one is through the search bar in the Samsung Internet browser. This can come in handy if you want to look up something on another search engine but don’t want to change the default option.


Step 1: Open the Samsung Internet Browser.

Step 2: Tap on the Address bar at the top.

Step 3: Next, tap the Google icon to reveal a list of other search engines.

Step 4: From the list, select the search engine you want to use.

Step 5: Type the search query to search with the selected search engine.

Once used, it will automatically switch back to Google.

2. Change Default Search Engine in Settings

If you don’t like using Google and want to change it to another search engine, then you can do it from the settings in the Samsung Internet browser. This will permanently change the default search engine till you change it again.

Step 1: Launch the Samsung Internet Browser.

Step 2: Tap on the ≡ icon in the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Go to Settings.

Step 4: Select the option Address bar search.

Step 5: Tap on the search engine to select it.

How to Add and Delete Search Engine in Samsung Internet Browser?

Samsung Internet browser lets you switch to only a limited list of search engines. However, it does have a hidden extended list from where you can add more search engines to the list or remove the ones you don’t like.

Add a New Search Engine to the List

If the search engine you are looking for is not on the list, here is how you can add more search engines to the list.

Step 1: On the Samsung Internet browser, tap on the ≡ icon in the bottom right.

Step 2: Select the Settings option.

Step 3: Go to the option Address bar search.

Step 4: Tap on Add search engine.

Here you will find a list of a few more search engines that you can use on the Samsung Internet browser.

Step 5: Select the search engine to add it to the list.

It will be added to the list of search engines in the Samsung Internet browser. You can select one or multiple search engines to add to the default list.

Delete Search Engine in Samsung Internet

If there is a particular search engine you never find a use for and wish to remove it from the list, then you can do so through the browser settings using the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Press the ≡ icon at the bottom right side of the Samsung Internet browser.

Step 2: Tap on Settings.

Step 3: Visit the option Address bar search.

Step 4: Tap on the three dots in the top right corner.

Step 5: Select Delete.

Step 6: Choose the search engine you want to remove.

Step 7: Tap the Delete icon to remove the search engine from the list.

Note: You cannot delete a search engine that is currently selected. You need to select another search engine to delete it.

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