Why do I get redirected to a different website?

Website redirects are most commonly caused by adware and other types of malware present on your computer. The aim of these unwanted programs is to point you towards certain types of advertising or dangerous code that could further damage your system.

Why does Facebook redirect to mobile sites?

This may be a browser sniffing issue. Many sites will check the user agent string (gives version of browser being used), if it believes that you are using a mobile version of the browser it will re-direct you to the mobile version of the site. Try resetting the user agent string to see if it helps.

How do I change my mobile browser to desktop mode?

Method 1: Enable Desktop Site on Mobile Browser

  1. Launch the Chrome web browser on Android.
  2. Tap on the 3 vertical dots for the menu.
  3. The desktop site can be enabled by selecting the checkbox.
  4. The page will reload automatically on your browser.
  5. You will be able to view the site’s desktop version on mobile devices.

Can you get a virus from a redirect?

A browser hijacker is a malware program that modifies web browser settings without the user’s permission and redirects the user to websites the user had not intended to visit. It is often called a browser redirect virus because it redirects the browser to other, usually malicious, websites.

Why is my phone taking me to random websites?

Try going to Settings>Apps>All​, select the browser, and Force Stop, then Clear Cache/Clear Data. If the browser syncs with Chrome (or if you’re using Chrome), make sure you clear out your Chrome history on your desktop as well, since they sync. Welcome to Android Central!

How do I force Facebook to open in desktop mode?

1. Open Facebook Desktop Site on Android Phone or Tablet

  1. Open Chrome browser > type Facebook.com in the search bar and hit the Go button.
  2. Once you land on the mobile version of Facebook, tap on 3-dots icon located at top-right corner and select Desktop Site option in the drop-down menu.

How do I stop Facebook redirects?

Facebook Business users may sometimes experience login issues due to an unusually high number of redirects. To fix this problem, clear your browser cache, disable your extensions, and make sure your date and time settings are correct. If the issue persists, reinstall your browser or switch to a different web browser.