- You may have to manually zoom out to view the desktop version of a webpage on Google Chrome.
- Try disabling the rotation lock on your iPhone and view the website in landscape mode.
- You can also try reloading the tab or restarting the Google Chrome app on your iPhone.
Basic Fixes
- Reload website: Try refreshing the webpage and use the Request Desktop Site option again.
- Restart Chrome: Restarting the Google Chrome app can help you eliminate any temporary bugs and glitches.
- Check internet connection: If there’s a problem with your network connection , Chrome won’t reload the site in desktop mode.
Fix 1: Zoom Page In
I initially thought the Request Desktop Site feature didn’t work until I was pushed by instinct to zoom the page out (by pinching two fingers together). Alas! The desktop site feature works, but you might have to manually zoom/resize the page to desktop view yourself.
Fix 2: Turn off Portrait Orientation Lock
Perhaps some websites are designed only to be viewed in the desktop format if your device’s display is in landscape orientation .
To turn off the Orientation Lock, swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone and tap the padlock icon . You should see a “Portrait Orientation Lock: Off” message at the top of your screen.
If nothing works, try reinstalling Google Chrome on your iPhone. This should fix all the bugs and glitches.
