Android: How to disable Chrome tab groups People tend to create their own routines when it comes to browsing the internet. Unfortunately for Chrome users on Android devices, a recent update has changed the way that tabs work. Several users have been surprised to find that Chrome tabs are now placed into groups, which makes the simple act of web browsing a bit more complex. Fortunately, we know how to disable Chrome tab groups on Android and go back to the old-fashioned method. How to disable Chrome tab groups on Android devices If you don’t like how Android Chrome groups tabs into grids, simply turn off the tab grid layout. All you need to do is disable the tab group view by toggling the tab grid layout Chrome Flag from on to off.