How to Set Google Chrome as the Default Browser on an Android Device

Overview

This article explains how to set Google Chrome as the default web browser on an Android device using a SureMDM script. This is achieved by deploying a script command that configures Chrome as the default application for opening web URLs.

Purpose

To provide administrators with the steps required to configure Google Chrome as the default browser on Android devices managed through SureMDM.

Scope

This article applies to:

• Android devices managed through SureMDM.
• Devices with the Enterprise Agent (EA) installed.
• Administrators responsible for configuring default applications on managed devices.

Prerequisites

• The Android device must be enrolled in SureMDM.
• The Enterprise Agent (EA) must be installed and active on the device.
• Google Chrome must be installed on the device.
• Administrator access to the SureMDM Console.

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Create a Script Job

1. Navigate to Jobs in the SureMDM Console.
2. Click New Job.
3. Select Run Script.

Step 2: Add the Script

1. Copy and paste the following script into the script editor:

!#suremdm

SetDefaultApp(OPEN_URL,com.android.chrome)

2. Save the job.

Step 3: Deploy the Job

1. Navigate to Devices.
2. Select the target Android device(s).
3. Click Apply Job.
4. Select the script job created in the previous step.
5. Deploy the job to the selected devices.

Verification

• Ensure the job is completed successfully in the SureMDM Console.
• On the Android device, open a web link.
• Verify that Google Chrome launches automatically as the default browser.
• Confirm that Chrome is listed as the default browser under the device’s default app settings, if applicable.

Result

Google Chrome is successfully configured as the default browser on the Android device. All supported web links will open in Chrome by default.

Conclusion

By deploying the SetDefaultApp script through SureMDM, administrators can remotely configure Google Chrome as the default browser on managed Android devices. Before deploying the script, ensure that the Enterprise Agent (EA) is installed and active on the device for the command to execute successfully.

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