I have an Android phone and in that I want to, like the websites are getting out of my viewing screen, so I want to adjust the resolution in my Chrome browser and other apps as well. So how can that be done?
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Here are the ways to fix websites and apps going off-screen on your Android phone:
Fix Websites Going Off-Screen in Chrome
1. Zoom Out a Specific Page (Quick Fix)
- Open Chrome → go to the website
- Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right
- Tap Zoom
- Use the slider to zoom out until the page fits your screen
- This only applies to that one site
2. Set Default Zoom for All Sites
- Open Chrome → tap the 3-dot menu (⋮)
- Go to Settings → Accessibility
- Adjust the Text scaling slider down (try 75–85%)
- Enable Force enable zoom — this also lets you pinch-zoom on sites that normally block it
3. Request Desktop vs Mobile Site
If a website's layout seems wrong, tap the 3-dot menu → Desktop site (or uncheck it). Sometimes switching modes fixes the layout.
Fix All Apps System-Wide (Android Settings)
This is the most effective fix — it reduces the overall display/font size across every app:
Display Size (affects all apps)
- Open Settings
- Go to Display (or Display & Brightness)
- Tap Display size (also called Screen zoom on Samsung)
- Drag the slider to the left (smaller) — content becomes smaller but more fits on screen
Font Size (text specifically)
- Settings → Display → Font size
- Drag the slider left to reduce text size
On Samsung Galaxy phones specifically:
- Settings → Display → Font size and style (for text)
- Settings → Display → Screen zoom (for everything — apps, icons, UI)
Which One to Use?
| Problem | Best Fix |
|---|---|
| One website is too wide | Chrome Zoom per-page |
| All websites feel too big | Chrome Accessibility → Text scaling |
| Every app feels too large | Settings → Display → Display size |
| Samsung phone | Settings → Display → Screen zoom |
The Display Size setting in Android system settings is usually the most impactful — shrinking it one notch makes all apps, including Chrome, fit better without needing per-app adjustments.
Okay, this is done. And now when I'm trying to add this website to my home screen in the Chrome browser, it says that home screen layout locked. How to solve that?
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The "Home screen layout locked" message means someone (or you accidentally) turned on a lock that prevents adding, moving, or removing icons. Here's how to turn it off based on your phone brand:
Most Common Fix — Long-Press Method (Works on Most Androids)
- Long-press on any empty area of your home screen
- Tap Settings (or the gear icon) that appears
- Find "Lock Home screen layout" or "Lock layout"
- Toggle it OFF
By Phone Brand
Samsung
- Settings → Home screen
- Toggle off "Lock Home screen layout"
Redmi / Xiaomi
- Settings → Home screen
- Toggle off "Lock Home screen layout"
Huawei / Honor
- Pinch inward on the home screen with two fingers → tap Home Screen Settings → disable "Lock Layout"
Realme / Oppo / OnePlus
- Long-press empty space on home screen → tap Settings
- Disable the lock layout toggle
Once you turn it off, go back to Chrome and try 3-dot menu → Add to Home screen again — it should work without any issue.
If you don't see a "Home screen" option in Settings, your phone may be using a third-party launcher (like Nova or Microsoft Launcher). In that case, long-pressing an empty spot on the home screen and going into its settings is the fastest way to find the lock option.
Now it is done, but I am not able to find it on my home screen. Help me.
This is a common situation — the shortcut was added but it might not be on the first page of your home screen. Here's how to find it:
Step 1: Swipe Through All Home Screen Pages
Your home screen has multiple pages. Swipe left repeatedly to check every page — the shortcut may have been added to the last page.
Step 2: Check Your App Drawer
Some Android phones add the shortcut to the app drawer instead of the home screen directly.
- Swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the app drawer
- Scroll through or use the search bar at the top — type the name of the website
Step 3: Search for It
- Swipe down on your home screen to open the search bar
- Type the website name — it should appear as a shortcut
Step 4: It Might Be Hidden on a Crowded Page
If a home screen page is full, the icon gets pushed to a new page you may not have noticed. Swipe all the way to the last page on the right.
If You Still Can't Find It — Re-add It
Just add it again from Chrome:
- Open the website in Chrome
- Tap 3-dot menu (⋮) → Add to Home screen
- Tap Add when prompted
- This time, watch for the animation — it'll show you exactly where it lands
The shortcut is almost certainly on a page to the right of your current home screen. Swiping left through all pages is usually all it takes.
Now that this is done, but the font size in it is very small. So is there any way that I can increase the font size, but also able to scroll through this website?
I can see you're on the ewaybillgst.gov.in website — this is a government GST portal with a desktop-style layout, which is why the text appears small on mobile.
Here are your options to increase font size while still being able to scroll:
Option 1: Pinch-to-Zoom (Quickest)
Simply pinch outward (two fingers spreading apart) on the screen to zoom into any area. You can still scroll up/down and left/right after zooming. This is the fastest solution with no settings needed.
Option 2: Chrome Page Zoom (Persistent for this site)
- Open the site in Chrome
- Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right
- Tap the "A A" (zoom) option that appears in the menu bar
- Tap "+" to increase zoom (try 125% or 150%)
- Chrome will remember this zoom level every time you visit this site
- You can still scroll normally at any zoom level
This is the best option — set it once and it stays.
Option 3: Chrome Accessibility — Text Scaling
- Chrome 3-dot menu → Settings → Accessibility
- Increase Text scaling slider (try 125–150%)
- Keep "Force enable zoom" turned ON — this is important for this site since government portals often block zooming
Option 4: Switch to Desktop Site Mode
Since this site is already desktop-style, sometimes switching helps reformat it:
- Chrome 3-dot menu → Desktop site (toggle on or off and see which looks better)
Recommended for your use case: Go with Option 2 — set Chrome zoom to 150% for this site specifically. The text will become readable and you can still scroll in all directions. The site won't be cut off, you'll just need to scroll horizontally a little for wide tables, which is fine for a dashboard like this.
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