How can i replace Google as a default search engine in search lumia button (the magnifying glass)?

[Marcelo Gomez]

Hi, when i touch the search lumia button (the magnifying glass) i want to search on Google instead Bing, how can i do that? Many thanks!

 

[Xellsama]

You can't. You could set Google as default in IE, so instead of the current steps of 1)press magnifying glass, 2)type in search bar, 3) press enter for search, you will instead have 1)press IE icon, 2)type in address/search bar, 3) press enter for search on Google. Essentially making no significant difference.

Although, Bing is actually pretty good, at least for regular search stuff. You'll get used to it in no time.

 

[Awkanu]

You can't, but anyway, Cortana is supposed to take that search button soon(?)

 

[wunder dog]

Actually, you can. Set the IE default search to Google. Then in settings/language & region, choose Bashkir (Russian) as your browser search language. Sounds crazy I know, but it does work. Hit the Bing button and Google opens !!!

"Spread the word.... tell 'em how we brought those sons a bitches down."

 

[Whatsup67]

thanks for the great tip works a treat

 

[Hemaa Thiagarajan]

I had tried this tip and it worked like magic until i upgraded to windows 8.1. Now i have separate options for region and language under settings. Does anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to make this work on 8.1? Please, i hate Bing!