Safari is the default browser on your iPhone or iPad and boasts some great features. But sometimes it can stop working or crash, which can interfere with your day. Luckily, we have some tips and tricks to help you. From tweaking settings to updating iOS, there are a few things worth trying. Let’s learn all about how to fix Safari not working on iPhone or iPad in iOS 16.
- Make sure you have allowed Safari to use cellular
- Clear Safari History and Website Data
- Reset your iPhone or iPad to factory settings
- Update iOS
- Restore your device
1. Make sure you have allowed Safari to use cellular.
If you are using a cellular connection, make sure you allow your web browser to access your data. You may have disabled his data access and forgotten. Open the Settings app on your iOS device → Cellular → Scroll down and make sure the toggle next to Safari is turned on.
If so, you have already removed the obstacle.
2. Clear Safari History and Website Data
Another solution I would suggest you try is to clear Safari. Perhaps you haven’t cleared cached files for a long time, and the junk has accumulated and become problematic for the web browser. A full cleaning might solve the problem.
After restarting your device, launch Safari. It should work perfectly.
3. Reset your iPhone or iPad to factory settings.
If you are still trying to fix Safari on your iOS device, try resetting the device to factory settings. Keep in mind that it will get rid of all existing settings and website login data, but your media files and data will remain intact.
- Open the Settings app → General → Reset.
- Now click “Reset all settings”and confirm.
Once your device has been reset to default settings, the issue should be resolved. If so, great! However, if the issue still exists, move on to the next solution.
4. Update iOS
A software update almost always contains many bug fixes and performance improvements. Therefore, it is worth updating the device to the latest version of iOS. Just make sure your iPhone has enough charge (at least 50%) and is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device → General.
- Now click “Software Update”. Then click Download and Install.
In ten out of ten cases, an update can solve this problem. I hope he stays true to his reputation.
5. Restore your device
No solution yet? Restore your device as new or from a previous backup. This is known to be a nuclear solution, hopefully it will do the job for you.
That’s it, folks!
So where are you now? Have you solved the problem or are you still trying to overcome it? Don’t forget to let us know your feedback in the comments below.