How to View Desktop Version of YouTube on an Android Phone

Last Updated: August 31, 2019 Tested

This article will teach you how to view the desktop version of YouTube on any mobile phone. Following this article does not require any device-rooting, modifications to the operating system or third-party applications.

Steps

1
Go to Settings > Apps > YouTube on your phone.
2
Tap Disable at the top left-hand side.

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3
Tap Disable App again when prompted.
4
Open Google Chrome.
5
Tap the three dots (settings menu) on the top right-hand side of your browser screen.
6
Tap Request Desktop Site.
7
Type any youtube.com URL into the address bar.
8
Finished. The desktop version of YouTube will now be displayed for the duration of your internet browsing session (until you close the tab).
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To return back to the mobile version of YouTube, click on the three dots at the top right side of your browser and click on Request Desktop Site.