Have you tried to change the default apps on your iPhone before? Before the introduction of iOS 14 and iOS 15, many people believed that iPhones restrict the freedom that the device users have. This was and is still true to some point but at the same time, it is also beneficial.
Unlike most Android devices where users could tweak their devices to how they want them to look, iPhone users are not able to do. This has resulted in a decrease in iPhones contracting viruses as compared to some of their Android counterparts.
With the introduction of iOS 14 and 15, iPhone users are no longer handcuffed when it comes to some settings. The list is long, but this guide is going to focus on how to change the default apps on iPhone.
What Are Default Apps?
Default apps are those which come already installed on the device and have been automatically configured for performing specific tasks. For example, on the iPhone, the default music player is the Apple Music Player, and the default mailing app is the Mail app.
Prior to the launch of iOS 14, these default apps could not be changed on iPhones but now these default apps can be changed to the preferred apps of the user’s choice.
How To Change The Default Apps on iPhone
There are several default apps that can be changed on the iPhone. But there are two (2) main default apps that are most changed, the default browser, and the default mail app and that is what we are going to focus on in this guide. As time goes on, the list will be updated.
How To Change The Default Mailing App on iPhone
If you want to use Gmail or any other third-party email app as default on your iPhone, here is how to go about it.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down till you find the app you want to substitute as the Default Mail app and tap on it
- Tap on the Default Mail App option
- Choose your preferred app from the list of available options
How To Change The Default Web Browser on iPhone
If you are tired of using safari as your default web browser, here is how to change it on your iPhone, or iPad.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down till you find the app you want to substitute as the Default Web Browser app and tap on it
- Tap on the Default Browser App option
- Choose your preferred app from the list of available options
Conclusion
Changing the default apps on your iPhone is very simple and straightforward. This guide has simplified the process into a step-by-step guide.
Read through and if you find any challenges changing any of the default apps on your iPhone, feel free to let us know in the comments section below and we will assist you.
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