Microsoft Edge on Android
How do I block ads?
On your Android phone:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Content blockers.
- Toggle Block ads to on.
This blocks most ads. You may still see a few ads that Adblock Plus has determined acceptable. If you prefer to browse completely ad-free, follow these steps:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Content blockers.
- Toggle Block ads to on.
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Toggle Allow acceptable ads to off.
How do I change my news feed settings, or turn off my news feed?
On your Android phone:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > New tab page.
- Select region and language, or toggle Show my news feed off, or change your news source.
Why am I having battery consumption issues when using this app?
On your Android phone:
We’ve focused on improving performance and battery optimization over the last few releases.
Try updating your Microsoft Edge app to the latest version.
If you’re still having issues with battery consumption, send us feedback:
- Tap the menu … > Send feedback.
- Include as much detail as possible to help us troubleshoot.
How do I choose a search engine?
On your Android phone:
Bing is set as the default search engine on Microsoft Edge.
To change your search engine:
- In the bottom-right corner of the browser window, tap the menu … > Settings > Default search engine.
- Select a search engine from the options shown.
If you don’t see the search engine you want, send us feedback: Tap the menu … > Send feedback.
How do I block pop-ups?
On your Android phone:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Site permissions > Pop-ups and redirects.
- Toggle Pop-ups and redirects off for blocking pop-ups, or toggle on to allow pop-ups on your device.
How do I clear my browsing history?
On your Android device:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
- Toggle Clear browsing data upon exit on, or select the specific data types you’d like cleared using the checkboxes, and then tap the Clear button.
How do I set up my home page?
On your Android device:
Tap the menu … > Settings > Home page.
Select from the options:
- New tab page
- A specific page Enter a web address, use the current page you have open, or use a copied web address, and tap SAVE.
Why am I seeing an error message when I visit a website?
On your Android device:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Send feedback.
Be sure to include the URL of the website that is causing the error message.
Microsoft Edge on iOS
How do I block ads?
On your iOS device:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Content blockers.
- Toggle Block ads to on.
This blocks most ads. You may still see a few ads that Adblock Plus has determined acceptable. If you prefer to browse completely ad-free, follow these steps:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Content blockers.
- Toggle Block ads to on.
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Toggle Allow acceptable ads to off.
How do I change my news feed settings, or turn off my news feed?
On your iOS device:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > New tab page.
- Toggle Show my news feed off, or change your news source.
Why am I having battery consumption issues when using this app?
On your iOS device:
We’ve focused on improving performance and battery optimization over the last few releases. Try updating your Microsoft Edge app to the latest version. If you’re still having issues with battery consumption, send us feedback:
- Tap the menu … > Send feedback.
- Include as much detail as possible to help us troubleshoot.
How do I choose a search engine?
On your iOS device:
Bing is set as the default search engine on Microsoft Edge.
To change your search engine:
- In the bottom right corner of the browser windows, tap the menu … > Settings > Advance settings > Search engine.
- Select search engine from the options shown.
If you don’t see the search engine you want, send us feedback: Tap the menu … > Send feedback.
How do I block pop-ups?
On your iOS device:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Privacy.
- Select the specific data type you’d like to clear using the checkboxes, and then tap the Clear browsing data.