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Fix: Safari Browser Stuck on iPhone or iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar

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

Fix Stuck Safari Browser on iPhone or iPad

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

The problem could be due to a stuck file or processes preventing the Safari browser from working properly on your iPhone.

Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down. On the next screen, use the Slider to Power OFF iPhone.

Power OFF iPhone

Wait for 30 seconds and press the Power button to Restart iPhone.

2. Enable/Disable Airplane Mode

Enabling/Disabling Airplane Mode resets the wireless antennas on your device and helps in fixing network connectivity problems.

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

Switch Airplane Mode on iPhone

After 15 seconds, disable Airplane Mode 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.

Go to Settings > Safari > scroll down and tap on Clear History and Website Data option, located under “Privacy and Security” section.

Clear History and Website Data option in iPhone Safari

On the confirmation pop-up, select Clear History and Data option to confirm.

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

4. Update Safari Browser

Apple Updates Safari browser along with its regular iOS updates. Hence, make sure that you are using the latest version of iOS on your device.

Go to Settings > General > Software Update > On the next screen, tap on Download and Install (If an iOS update is available).

 Download and Install Software Update on iPhone

Patiently wait for the iOS update to be download to your device. Once the download is complete, install the update by tapping on Install Now option.

5. Disable Safari Suggestions

Go to Settings > Safari > On the next 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

Go to Settings > Safari > Autofill > 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.

Open Settings > tap on your Apple ID Name > iCloud > On the next screen, move 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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