Google Chrome is a popular browser for Android users as well as computers running Windows operating systems. Normally, when you access your browser, you will easily see the Google search bar. Then, users just need to type in keywords and this bar to find the information they need. However, some users encounter the situation where the Google search bar is lost and do not know how to search again. Don't worry too much, TipsMake will help you solve this problem right away with not too complicated phone tricks.
Instructions on how to fix missing Google search bar
Suddenly one day you can't find the Google search bar on your Android phone or computer? Surely you feel extremely confused and confused because you don't know how to handle your mind. Then immediately apply the measures below, the Google search bar will return immediately.
Fix missing Google search bar on computer
For Chrome browser on your computer, you can change the search engine. Therefore, if the Google search bar is nowhere to be found, there are other search engines instead. Then it's possible that the tool has been changed and you just need to get it back.
- Step 1: Go to Chrome browser on your computer > Click on the 3 vertical dots located in the top right corner of the screen > Click Settings.
- Step 2: Click on Search engine in the left menu > Search engine used in the address bar > Click on the arrow in the box next to it > Select Google.
- Step 3: Click the arrow in the 'Manage search engines and site search engines' section > Scroll down to the Search Engines section > Click the 3 dots next to Google > Select Set as default.
Google search bar missing on Android phone
For Android phones, the Google search bar is usually located on the home screen for easy access for users. However, there are quite a few people trying to find a way to show the Google search bar on Android on the home screen because suddenly this search bar 'disappeared'. Maybe you or someone else accidentally deleted this search bar while using the device! Below is how to bring the Google bar to the main screen with Android phones.
: Operations I performed on Samsung S10 5G. With some other Android models, the steps may have some changes.
How to bring the Google search bar to the Android home screen
- Step 1: On the main screen, hold down any empty space on the screen > When the screen customization interface appears, release your hand > Click on the Widget tab. (On some models, click Utilities).
- Step 2: In the list that appears, click the down arrow on the Google line (If Google is not there, you can type in the Widget search box to find it).
- Step 3: After the Google subsections appear, you will see the Google search bar here > Click on the search bar and select Add. After that, the Google search utility bar will appear on the main screen.
- Step 4: If you want to customize the size of this search bar > Press and hold on the Google search bar on the main screen > When the resizing frame appears, adjust it as desired.
Some note:
- If you want to bring Chrome's search bar to the main screen > Do the same but select Chrome.
- If you want to delete this search bar, users long press on the search bar > Select Delete.
Above are the steps to fix the problem of the Google Search Bar being lost. Hope you do it successfully!