Built In Mobile Website Simulator (Google Chrome)

Internet_Corporation · 3rd Aug 2012, 06:13 AM

We all know several options to simulate the look and feel of mobile WebPages from your PC, but did you know this is already built in to Google Chrome?

Try this option, it's already built into Google Chrome and you not only get a few mobile options but also desktop browser options along with ipad and 'other' options as well, so its a good tool to refer to, not just for mobile simulation...

Step #1: Whilst using Google Chrome right click on the page you want to view via mobile simulator and click on the 'inspect element' option shown in this screen shot:

Step #2: Then click on the 'square' displayed in bottom left hand corner to undock the screen as shown in this screen shot:

Step #3: Then click on the 'tool' icon displayed in bottom right hand corner to display the options you need to see as shown in this screen shot:

Step #4: Then click on the 'user agent' tab at the top to view the browser options as shown in this screen shot. You not only get a few mobile options but also desktop browser options along with ipad and 'other' options as well,so its a good tool to refer to, not just for mobile simulation:

PeacefulCalamity · 3rd Aug 2012, 11:15 AM

Not to try and hijack the thread or anything, but if anyone wants an extension for Google Chrome that does this, it's called user agent switcher for Chrome.

Here's the link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...jiklpkjnoahfmg

I've used it and it works like a charm.

Internet_Corporation · 3rd Aug 2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the tip,but I just tried it and it just shows the regular desktop site. Perhaps it needs some setting changes?

Originally Posted by PeacefulCalamity

Not to try and hijack the thread or anything, but if anyone wants an extension for Google Chrome that does this, it's called user agent switcher for Chrome.

Here's the link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...jiklpkjnoahfmg

I've used it and it works like a charm.

PeacefulCalamity · 3rd Aug 2012, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Internet_Corporation

Thanks for the tip,but I just tried it and it just shows the regular desktop site. Perhaps it needs some setting changes?

I just tried it again, works fine on my end. Just make sure you activate the plugin and then at the top right, right next to the URL bar click and select whether you want it to emulate either an iphone, ipad, whatever.

4webmaster · 3rd Aug 2012, 09:23 PM

nice share, thank you.
Tried and works but I prefer mobilizer for desktop.

Internet_Corporation · 4th Aug 2012, 02:09 AM

That's a shame, I was about to buy your simulator via the link in your signature, then realised you actually prefer a competitors version.

Originally Posted by 4webmaster

nice share, thank you.
Tried and works but I prefer mobilizer for desktop.

Brandon Tanner · 4th Aug 2012, 08:14 AM

Cool tip, IC! I didn't realize that about Chrome.

While we're on the subject, it is worth noting that Safari has an iPhone/iPad simulator as well (First go to Preferences > Advanced. Check 'Show develop menu in menu bar', then close. Then click the 'page' icon in the top right part of the browser > Develop > User Agent > Safari iOS).

4webmaster · 4th Aug 2012, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Internet_Corporation

That's a shame, I was about to buy your simulator via the link in your signature, then realised you actually prefer a competitors version.

No shame here, my simulator is for online websites, and mobile marketers, mobilizer is for offline work.
It's not my competitor and even suggest you to get it.

brianng · 5th Aug 2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks for sharing. I remember having read this somewhere else.
Here it goes:
How to Change Your Browser’s User Agent Without Installing Any Extensions - How-To Geek

Easiest with Google Chrome. Almost impossible in Opera, although Opera is my fav browser

jibblet · 16th Sep 2012, 03:12 PM

Superb. Thanks OP/

SJJPFTW · 16th Sep 2012, 11:34 PM

How did I not know this lol

mcc777 · 4th Jul 2013, 05:00 AM

Nice tip but it does not work

dadokpak · 16th Oct 2013, 05:08 PM

Very nice info..
I should have been member of WF long time a go..

RaymondB · 16th Oct 2013, 11:53 PM

Internet_Corporation Thanks for sharing. Yes it's already built in in Chrome. Firebug also is a nice tool for inspecting site elements in Firefox.

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Internet_Corporation BZ9.com/WhiteLabel War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Posts: 781 Thanks: 104 Thanked 223 Times in 121 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Built In Mobile Website Simulator (Google Chrome) Share on: We all know several options to simulate the look and feel of mobile WebPages from your PC, but did you know this is already built in to Google Chrome? Try this option, it's already built into Google Chrome and you not only get a few mobile options but also desktop browser options along with ipad and 'other' options as well, so its a good tool to refer to, not just for mobile simulation... Step #1: Whilst using Google Chrome right click on the page you want to view via mobile simulator and click on the 'inspect element' option shown in this screen shot: Step #2: Then click on the 'square' displayed in bottom left hand corner to undock the screen as shown in this screen shot: Step #3: Then click on the 'tool' icon displayed in bottom right hand corner to display the options you need to see as shown in this screen shot: Step #4: Then click on the 'user agent' tab at the top to view the browser options as shown in this screen shot. You not only get a few mobile options but also desktop browser options along with ipad and 'other' options as well,so its a good tool to refer to, not just for mobile simulation:
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brianng Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Built In Mobile Website Simulator (Google Chrome) Share on: Thanks for sharing. I remember having read this somewhere else. Here it goes: How to Change Your Browser’s User Agent Without Installing Any Extensions - How-To Geek Easiest with Google Chrome. Almost impossible in Opera, although Opera is my fav browser

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