Like all Google apps, many parameters are inaccessible in default settings. While some are more for developers to test behaviors, others make life easier for users as we will see in this little tutorial. Indeed, Google sometimes uses these menus to test a function before it is officially released to the public.
- To read : Speed up Chrome very simply!
Widely used on Android, Chrome is the browser of choice, especially since it is often installed by default on today’s smartphones and tablets. Each of the mentioned options will not always fundamentally change your surfing, but unlock settings It is very useful to enrich your mobile web experience.
Chrome Flags to enable hidden options!
The solution is through the Chrome Flags. First of all, keep in mind that the process between Dev and Beta versions of Chrome, which is also available on the Play Store, is basically the same. However, this little guide is based on a stable release, more common on our devices your favorites and the one you probably have.
- For more : Chrome blocks all extensions except Web Store.
Also note that fsometimes experimental meshes and that your browser may become unstable or even not start at all in some extreme cases. Fortunately for us, there is a very simple method to reset the browser on Android. Go to Android settings, then apps and finally select Chrome. At this stage it is necessary to “wipe the data”, which will have the effect of restoring Chrome to the state it was in when it was installed. Application !
How to Enable Chrome Flags
To access the famous menu start chrome appthen type the following words in the space usually reserved for URL addresses:
chrome://flags
Once approved, directly browser “hidden options”. So there is nothing complicated to access it. Then it becomes difficult to figure out what can be changed without changing the behavior of your favorite browser, for example, while waiting for Google to officially reduce its RAM consumption.
What are the best flags to change?
Proceeding with the code mentioned above, a long parameter list where it is very easy to get lost. Note that most of them are on or off, and as we wrote a few lines above, it is possible to profoundly change the behavior of Chrome.
Also, we recommend using the following trick. Thus, each option can be accessed by entering its “full address”, a very practical shortcut when you know what you are looking for:
chrome://flags/#FLAGNAME
All the functions that we will talk about will be followed by the full name for easier access to them and to avoid certain errors.
- Enable password generation : Lacking inspiration? So let Chrome choose it for you. #enable-password-generate
- Show word predictions anywhere : By enabling this flag, every field will have guessing rights, not just the field reserved for passwords and other forms. #show-autofill-type-predictions
- Frames per second counter : for browser gamers! #show-fps-counter
- Remove evaluation period : By default, Chrome waits for about half a second before considering tapping on a link. Enable this flag to remove this time. #disable-click-delay
- Remove “pull” to refresh : Appeared for several versions of Chrome, not everyone is a fan of this option. #disable-pull-to-refresh-effect
- Disable page auto-reload mode : By restarting Chrome for a long time, by default the browser reloads the content. Here’s how to turn it off. #enable-offline-auto-reload
This gives you a small overview. Note that there are many functions related to passwords. Some even do clear all passwords. So be careful what you do. We have deliberately avoided discussing these particular points.
Solution
Finally, note that some of these commands work similarly on computers and even under Chrome OS. Most of the options discussed work immediately after activation. Others sometimes require a restart of Chrome as indicated on the screen. In this case, just click on it after you have set everything you want.
- also read : How to turn your Android apps into an extension for Chrome.
And if you have other flag commands not mentioned here, feel free to share them with us via comments. Good settings!
