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Installing on mobile

Search for Sogou Browser in your app store; supports iOS 14 and Android 8 and above.

The mobile edition focuses on data saving and fast page loads. Sign in after installing and your desktop bookmarks appear. Installation is the same as for any other app.

Installation steps

Search for Sogou Browser in the App Store or a major Android store and tap install. You can also scan the QR code on our download page to jump to the store listing.

  • Search "Sogou Browser" in the app store
  • Check that the developer is the official entity
  • Installer is about 54 MB
  • Scan the QR code on the download page

First-run setup

On first launch you can pick a theme, enable data saving and night mode, and sign in to start syncing bookmarks.

  • Choose light or dark theme
  • Enable data-saving acceleration
  • Sign in to sync bookmarks
  • Set the default search engine

Permission notes

The Android edition asks for storage (saving downloads), notifications (download alerts) and location (for some local services, which you can deny). Core browsing works regardless.

  • Storage: save downloaded files
  • Notifications: download finished alerts
  • Location: local services only, can be denied
  • All adjustable in system settings at any time

FAQ

Do bookmarks sync between phone and computer?

Yes. Sign in with the same account and bookmarks sync automatically — sites saved on your phone show up on your computer.

There are several apps with the same name — which is real?

Check that the developer is the official entity and look at download counts and the update date to avoid copycat apps.

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