To turn off desktop mode in Safari, you can follow these steps:
1. Open Safari on your device.
2. Tap on the “Options” button, which looks like an “aA” in the top left corner of the screen.
3. In the drop-down menu that appears, scroll down until you see the “Request Desktop Website” option.
4. If the option is currently enabled, it will have a blue checkmark next to it. Tap on it to disable desktop mode.
5. Once you’ve tapped on the “Request Desktop Website” option, it will be turned off and the checkmark will disappear. This means that Safari will now load websites in their mobile versions by default.
It’s worth noting that some websites may still load in their desktop versions even after turning off desktop mode in Safari. This can happen if the website doesn’t have a mobile version available or if it has been optimized to always load in the desktop version. In such cases, there isn’t much you can do from the user’s end to force the mobile version to load.
Personal Experience: I have encountered situations where websites would not switch to their mobile versions even after disabling desktop mode in Safari. This usually happens with older or poorly designed websites that haven’t been optimized for mobile devices. In such cases, the website layout may appear distorted or difficult to navigate on a smaller screen. It can be frustrating, but it’s important to remember that it’s not something you can control as a user.