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.
- 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.
- Once installed, launch the app and navigate to the Settings menu.
- Within the Settings, locate and tap on the “Search” option.
- Under the Search settings, you’ll find a section labeled “Default search engine.” Tap on this option to access the search engine configuration.
- 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.
- 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.
- After filling out the fields, tap the “Save” button to store your new search engine configuration.
- 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.