Fix Startpage errors on android

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Customization
No ability to have bookmarked tiles on the home page

🛠️ While Startpage does not support bookmarked tiles directly, you can create a custom homepage using a... show fix »
 
Links
Cannot open email links

🛠️ Check your default app settings for handling email links. Go to 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'Default apps'... show fix »
 
Search
No search bar

🛠️ If the search bar is not visible, try refreshing the app or restarting your device. Sometimes, a sim... show fix »
Startpage search engine sometimes shows no results

🛠️ If you encounter no results, try refining your search terms or using different keywords. Sometimes,... show fix »
 
Privacy
Sends data to Google Safe Browsing

🛠️ To enhance your privacy, consider using a VPN service while browsing. This can help mask your IP add... show fix »
No app tracking protection

🛠️ To mitigate tracking, consider using a privacy-focused browser extension if available, or switch to... show fix »
Misses the mark on anonymity

🛠️ To enhance your anonymity, consider using a VPN service while browsing. This will help mask your IP... show fix »
 
UI
Cannot zoom in and out

🛠️ If zooming is not working, check if the 'Accessibility' settings on your device allow for pinch-to-z... show fix »
No forward or back button

🛠️ You can use the Android navigation buttons to go back or forward. The back button on your device wil... show fix »
Feels like a reskinned Chromium

🛠️ If you prefer a different browsing experience, consider trying alternative browsers that focus on pr... show fix »
 
Settings
Clear history defaults to last 15 minutes

🛠️ To clear your entire history, go to 'Settings' > 'Privacy' > 'Clear Browsing Data' in the Startpage... show fix »
Requires turning off safe search for many websites

🛠️ If safe search is causing issues, you can adjust your search settings in Startpage. Go to 'Settings'... show fix »
 
Ads
No ad blocker

🛠️ Consider using a browser that has built-in ad blocking features, such as Brave or Firefox with an ad... show fix »
 
Slow
Slower loading times

🛠️ Check your internet connection speed. If it's slow, try resetting your router or switching to a diff... show fix »
 
Compatibility
Doesn't work with device's password manager/autocomplete

🛠️ Ensure that your password manager is set as the default autofill service. Go to 'Settings' > 'System... show fix »
 
Features
Lacks features compared to competitors

🛠️ Explore additional privacy-focused browsers that may offer the features you are looking for, such as... show fix »
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 Contact Support
Developer:
Startpage
Email:
  support@startpage.com
Website:
🌐 support.startpage.com
Terms/Privacy:
⚔️ https://www.startpage.com/en/privacy-policy
 Private Data Startpage collects from your Android
  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. read your contacts
  4. approximate location (network-based)
  5. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  6. read the contents of your USB storage
  7. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  8. take pictures and videos
  9. record audio
  10. view Wi-Fi connections
  11. view network connections
  12. pair with Bluetooth devices
  13. access Bluetooth settings
  14. full network access
  15. change your audio settings
  16. control Near Field Communication
  17. run at startup
  18. reorder running apps
  19. use accounts on the device
  20. control vibration
  21. prevent device from sleeping
  22. install shortcuts
  23. download files without notification
  24. receive data from Internet

 Breakdown of Software Ratings
Positive experience
87.8%

Neutral
6.7%

Negative experience
4.7%

~ from our NLP analysis of 1,066 combined software ratings.