Web Page options in Vivaldi on Android
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Vivaldi offers several options to customize your browsing flow in the Android app. Continue reading to learn about a few of them.
Desktop view
To display a desktop version of the website, instead of the mobile version commonly displayed on smaller screens, open the 
Vivaldi Menu and tick the box for Desktop Site.
To permanently display desktop versions of all websites:
- Go to Vivaldi Menu > Settings > Web pages;
- Enable Always Show Desktop Site;
In some cases, like in Vivaldi in Polestar’s infotainment center, it’s best to enable desktop view for websites that, in mobile view, try to open an app to show content (even if the app is not available).
Homepage
To open a website of your choice, when tapping the 
Home button or opening a new tab:
- Go to Vivaldi Menu > Settings > Homepage.
- Toggle the setting On.
- Select Enter custom web address.
- Type or paste the link.
- Exit settings.
Home Screen shortcut
Take a look at the Help page about Progressive Web Apps on Android to learn about Progressive Web Apps and Home Screen Shortcuts.
Stay in the browser
If you have the app installed on your phone, links from the same service will often want to open in the app to display the content. For example, YouTube and Google Maps. If you prefer to stay in the Vivaldi browser, you can enable a setting that will prevent the external app from opening. Instead, the link will open in a new browser Tab.
To turn on this option:
- Go to Vivaldi Menu > Settings > Web Pages;
- Enable Stay in browser.
Audio playback in the background
Normally audio and video playback will stop when you switch tabs or apps. To keep the content playing in the background while browsing in other tabs or using other apps:
- Go to Vivaldi Menu > Settings > General.
- Enable Allow background audio playback.