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How to Fix Stuck Safari Browser on iPhone or iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar

The default Safari browser can sometimes freeze, get stuck or crash on iPhone or iPad. You will find below the steps to Fix Stuck Safari browser on iPhone or iPad.

Fix Stuck Safari Browser on iPhone or iPad

Fix Stuck Safari Browser on iPhone or iPad

The problem of Safari browser getting stuck, freezing, hanging, crashing or becoming totally unresponsive on iPhone has been reported by users.

This issue can be caused by a variety of reasons, ranging from Safari browser Cache being clogged up with outdated files, temporary glitches in iCloud to certain Safari features not functioning properly on your iPhone.

1. Restart iPhone or iPad

One of the easiest way to clear stuck files and processes on iPhone is to simply restart your device.

1. Press and Hold down the Power button on iPhone, until you see “Slide to Power OFF” option appearing on the screen of your iPhone.

Slide to Power Off iPhone

2. Move the sider to the right and Power OFF your iPhone.

3. Wait for your iPhone to fully Power down.

4. After 60 seconds, Restart iPhone by using the Power Button.

After the iPhone restarts, open safari browser and see if it is working.

2. Turn Airplane Mode ON and OFF

Switching ON Airplane Mode disables all the antennas on your device and switching it OFF restarts them all over again.

1. Open Settings and move the slider next to Airplane Mode to ON position.

Switch Airplane Mode on iPhone

2. After 60 seconds, disable Airplane Mode on your iPhone by moving the toggle to OFF position.

Now, try to use the Safari browser on your iPhone and see if you are able to browse normally.

3. Clear Safari History & Website Data

The most common reason for Stuck Safari Browser on iPhone is due to the Safari Cache being clogged up with outdates files.

1. Open Settings > scroll down and tap on Safari.

Safari Option on iPhone Settings Screen

2. On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Clear History and Website Data option.

Clear Safari History and Website Data on iPhone

3. On the pop-up that appears, tap on Clear History and Data.

Clear History and Data Pop-up on iPhone

Once the Safari Cache is cleared, you should be able to browse normally again on your iPhone.

4. Update Safari Browser

Make sure that you are using the latest version of Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad

1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Software Update Option on iPhone

2. On the next screen, tap on Download & Install option (if available).

Install Software Update on iPhone

5. Disable Safari Suggestions

1. Open Settings > scroll down and tap on Safari.

Safari Option on iPhone Settings Screen

2. On Safari screen, disable Safari Suggestions and Search Engine Suggestions by moving the toggle to OFF position.

Disable Safari and Search Engine Suggestions on iPhone

Now, see if Safari browser is loading properly on your iPhone.

6. Disable Autofill

1. Go to Settings > Safari > Autofill.

Safari AutoFill Option on iPhone

2. On the next screen, move the slider next to Use Contact Info and Credit Cards to OFF position.

Disable AutoFill Info on iPhone

7. Disable iCloud Safari Syncing

If you are still unable to fix Stuck Safari Browser using above methods, the problem could be due to iCloud.

1. Open Settings > tap on your Apple ID.

Apple ID on iPhone Settings Screen

2. On Apple ID screen, tap on iCloud.

iCloud Tab on iPhone

3. On the next screen, disable Safari from Syncing to iCloud by moving the toggle next to Safari to OFF position.

Disable Safari Syncing to iCloud on iPhone

Now, open Safari browser and you should be able to browser normally.

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