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How to Remove AI Overview from Google Search Result on Mobile Firefox

Mobile Firefox, an app available for iOS and Android devices, offers users the powerful capability to manually enter a custom search engine. This feature allows you to optimize your search experience and remove unwanted elements, such as the AI Overview, from your Google search results.

  1. To begin, ensure that you have Firefox installed on your mobile device. If you don’t have it already, visit the app store and download it.
  2. Once installed, launch the app and navigate to the Settings menu. Once installed, launch the app and navigate to the Settings menu.
  3. Within the Settings, locate and tap on the “Search” option.Within the Settings, locate and tap on the "Search" option.
  4. Under the Search settings, you’ll find a section labeled “Default search engine.” Tap on this option to access the search engine configuration. Under the Search settings, you'll find a section labeled "Default search engine." Tap on this option to access the search engine configuration.
  5. To add a new search engine, tap on the “Add search engine” button. This action will present you with fields to fill out, enabling you to customize your search experience. To add a new search engine, tap on the "Add search engine" button. This action will present you with fields to fill out, enabling you to customize your search experience.
  6. In the “Name” field, enter “Google (Web)” to easily identify this search engine configuration. Next, in the “Search string URL” field, type in “google.com/search?udm=14&q=%s” exactly as shown. This string ensures that your searches will bypass the AI Overview and deliver the desired web results. In the "Name" field, enter "Google (Web)" to easily identify this search engine configuration. Next, in the "Search string URL" field, type in "google.com/search?udm=14&q=%s" exactly as shown. This string ensures that your searches will bypass the AI Overview and deliver the desired web results.
  7. After filling out the fields, tap the “Save” button to store your new search engine configuration.
  8. Finally, select “Google (Web)” from the Default Search Engine menu to set it as your preferred search engine. Finally, select "Google (Web)" from the Default Search Engine menu to set it as your preferred search engine.

With these steps completed, whenever you use Firefox’s address bar to perform a search, you’ll be directed to the Google web tab, free from the AI Overview. This customization empowers you to streamline your mobile search experience and access the information you need more efficiently.