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View Desktop Web Versions on Windows Phone
View desktop versions of websites on your Windows Phone.
John Savill
January 30, 2014
1 Min Read
Q: How can I set my Windows Phone to show the desktop version of a website instead of the mobile version?
A: The web browser on Windows Phone sends an identification string when it connects to websites. This allows a customized site to be displayed that's optimized for a smaller screen.
Some of the new Windows Phones have very large screens such as the Nokia 1520 with a 6-inch screen that can display the full browser experience. You can change the configuration of the phone to request the desktop version of a website instead of the mobile version. Perform the following:
Access Settings.
Select the Applications section.
Select Internet Explorer.
For Website preference, change to desktop version.
The web browser will then load the desktop versions of websites.
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