Install

Device requirements

Android version 5.0 and higher
Free space Depends on the device

Where can I download the app?

Download Yandex Browser for Mobile from the official store:

The app is free.

How can I update the app?

The device's operating system automatically detects when there is an update for the app and asks if you want to install it. You can also manually update Yandex Browser to the latest version:

  1. Open Google Play on the mobile device.

  2. Tap in the upper-left corner and select My apps & games.

  3. Tap Yandex Browser with Alice.

  4. Tap Update.

    Note. If you already have the latest version of the app, you will see the Open button instead of Update.

How do I set the default browser?

  1. Open a new tab.
  2. Tap  → Default browser.

Uninstall Yandex Browser

  1. Open Google Play on the mobile device.

  2. Tap in the upper-left corner and select My apps & games.

  3. Go to the Installed tab.
  4. In the list of installed apps, tap Yandex Browser.
  5. Click Uninstall.
  6. Confirm deletion by tapping OK.

Questions about installation and updates

Disable automatic updates

Yandex Browser is constantly being improved: we add new features and update the security system so you can safely work online. Only the latest browser version gives you maximum protection against internet-based threats.

To disable automatic browser updates:

  1. Go to Google Play settings.
  2. Go to My apps & games → Installed and select Yandex Browser.
  3. At the top right, tap and deselect Auto-update.
Why Yandex Browser gets frequent updates and how it's improved

We strive to improve Yandex Browser with every update.

Updates don't always add new features, but they improve app performance, optimize the way iy works, and give you extra security and protection against viruses and malware.

Not enough space to install

To install Yandex Browser, you need at least 100 MB of free internal memory on your tablet. If necessary, free up some space.

Note. External memory (for example, an SD card) doesn't count. On some tablets, you can move the browser to external memory — but only after installation.

If you can't find the information you need in Help or you are having issues with Yandex Browser for Mobile, please describe your actions step by step. Take a screenshot if possible. This will help our support specialists quickly find a solution for the issue you're experiencing.

Note. To resolve issues with Yandex services, please contact support of these services:
Yandex Browser for desktop
If you have problems using the desktop version of Yandex Browser, you can contact us directly from the browser: go to  → Advanced → Report problem or fill out the form.
Yandex Home page
If your question is about the Yandex Home page (for example, you want to change the theme, customize blocks or icons for services, or find YooMoney), contact us using this form. Select the option Question about Yandex Home page.
Yandex Mail
If your have questions about Yandex Mail (for example, how to disable ads, import messages from other mailboxes, restore deleted emails, or find messages in the Spam folder), use this form.
Yandex Search and search results
If you have questions about Yandex Search and search results (for example, about site ranking or invalid search results), contact us using this form.