• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Smart phone, gadget and computer tutorials

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iOS
    • MacOS
    • Office
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About
Mint for Android: How to Change the User-Agent

Mint for Android: How to Change the User-Agent

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mel Hawthorne Leave a Comment

One of the many pieces of metadata your browser sends to webservers when making requests as part of the request headers is a “user-agent”. The user-agent is a string that can be used to identify the type of device making the request. It generally identifies the rough operating system running and the name of the browser.

There is no particular standard for what value the user-agent should have, or what it should be used for. By convention, the user-agent provides information about the user’s device and this data is generally used to help replicate any bugs in how the website is displayed.

Some users may not be comfortable with their browser advertising this data about what operating system and browser they are using and so may want to change the user-agent string. Most desktop browsers have a way to override the user-agent with a different pre-set or custom string. Few mobile browsers offer a similar feature. One browser that does is the Mint browser on Android.

To change the user-agent, you need to go through the in-app settings. To be able to do so, you first need to tap the triple-dot icon in the top-right corner of the app.

Tap the triple-dot icon in the top-right corner of the app to be able to access the in-app settings.

Next, to open the settings themselves, tap the cogwheel icon in the top-left corner of the drop-down menu.

Tap the cogwheel icon in the top-left of the drop-down menu.

Once in the settings list, scroll down and tap “Advanced”, which will be the fifth option from the bottom.

Tap “Advanced”, which will be the fifth option from the bottom of the main settings list.

In the advanced settings, tap the bottom-most option “User agent string” to open the user-agent selection menu. In this menu you can choose to use the default “Android” user-agent string, a user-agent that says you’re using a desktop operating system, or one that matches an iPhone or iPad.

Simply tap your preferred user-agent and it will be used for any future web requests.

Note: It’s unfortunately not currently possible to create entirely custom user-agent strings in the Mint browser.

Select the user-agent you want to send with your web requests.

You Might Also Like

  • Dolphin for Android: Change User AgentDolphin for Android: Change User Agent
  • How to Change User Agent in SafariHow to Change User Agent in Safari
  • iOS: Change the User Agent in Safari Without JailbreakiOS: Change the User Agent in Safari Without Jailbreak
  • Change User Agent in Google ChromeChange User Agent in Google Chrome
  • Linux Mint: How to Add a New UserLinux Mint: How to Add a New User
  • Linux Mint: How to Change Your PasswordLinux Mint: How to Change Your Password
  • Linux Mint: How to Change Your Keyboard LayoutLinux Mint: How to Change Your Keyboard Layout
  • Linux Mint: How to Change the Handed-Ness of a MouseLinux Mint: How to Change the Handed-Ness of a Mouse
  • Linux Mint: How to Change the Default Fonts and Font SizingLinux Mint: How to Change the Default Fonts and Font Sizing

Filed Under: Android, Internet

Reader Interactions

Did this help? Let us know! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Slack: How to Change the Description of Your Role
  • Google Duo: How to Prevent People from Being Able to Use Your Email Address to Contact You
  • How to Fix Microsoft Teams Error caa70004
  • Fix Skype Keeps Disconnecting on PC
  • Fix Microsoft Teams Not Displaying Images and GIFs
  • Can’t Connect to Google Play? Try These Useful Tips
  • How to Fix Zoom Error Code 614
  • Google Duo on Android: How To Enable Low-Light Mode

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

Follow me on Twitter, or visit my personal blog.

You May Also Like

  • 9 Best Android TV box
  • 10 Best Android Phone Cleaner Apps in 2019

© Copyright 2021 Technipages · All Rights Reserved · Privacy