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How to Fix a Frozen Safari on iPad

Last Updated: May 16, 2022 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Gonzalo Martinez and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA . Gonzalo Martinez is the President of CleverTech, a tech repair business in San Jose, California founded in 2014. CleverTech LLC specializes in repairing Apple products. CleverTech pursues environmental responsibility by recycling aluminum, display assemblies, and the micro components on motherboards to reuse for future repairs. On average, they save 2 lbs - 3 lbs more electronic waste daily than the average computer repair store. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 82,617 times.

Has Safari frozen on your iPad? When Safari freezes, you can try closing the app and loading it again. But, if your iPad is completely frozen, resetting is usually the quickest way to get everything working properly again. If you are experiencing consistent freezes, you can adjust some of Safari's settings to try to avoid future crashes. This wikiHow article gives you some troubleshooting steps to fix a frozen Safari browser on iPad.

Restart Your iPad

• Finally, press and hold the Top button until the Apple logo appears.
• If your iPad has a Home button, press and hold the Home and Top buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears. [1] X Research source
• Restarting your iPad is a quick fix for many troubleshooting issues, but if Safari keeps freezing, continue to try the other steps.

Restart Safari

• If your iPad has a Home button, press it quickly twice and it'll show you a screen of the apps running in the background. Swipe on Safari to close it.

• If you're noticing that Safari is still freezing or lagging, continue on to the next troubleshooting steps.

Check for Updates

• If you noticed Safari still freezing or lagging after you updated iOS or if you didn't have the option to, continue on to the next troubleshooting steps.

Clear Your Safari Data

Close Unused Tabs

Turn Off Autofill

Disable Safari Suggestions

Disable iCloud Syncing

• Your Safari bookmarks, tabs, and history will no longer sync, but neither will any corrupted Safari files.

Turn off JavaScript

Close All Background Apps

• Swipe an app to close it.

Clear Your iPad's Storage Space

Avoid Specific Websites That Make Safari Freeze

Try A Different Browser

Make An Apple Bar Genius Appointment

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• ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/force-restart-ipad-ipad9955c007/ipados
• ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/applehelp/comments/smepz4/safari_and_icloud_apps_freezing_on_ios_devices/
• ↑ https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8359454

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iPad Air   Anyone having issues with Safari freezing up on iPad?

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• Start date Jan 30, 2024
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macrumors 601

• Jan 30, 2024

Air 5th gen, updated to current software. My Safari is freezing almost every time I try to use it, and definitely if I try to add a second window. Anyone else experiencing anything like this? I've restarted it a couple times - still doing it. My Mac is working just fine, as is my phone, so I know it's not my internet. Thoughts?  

Contributor

i am having the same issue With my M1 12.9” iPad Pro. Running the latest iOS. I do clear the Safari cache almost daily.  

macrumors newbie

• Jan 31, 2024

My wife has exact same problem after latest update, same model. Restart/clear cache doesn’t help more than a couple minutes. Although using a diff browser (Edge) works ok. Given IOS browsers all use same engine under the hood maybe a Safari bug introduced in last IOS update.  

SpackleCat said: My wife has exact same problem after latest update, same model. Restart/clear cache doesn’t help more than a couple minutes. Although using a diff browser (Edge) works ok. Given IOS browsers all use same engine under the hood maybe a Safari bug introduced in last IOS update. Click to expand...

ssledoux said: Yep - cleared the cache this morning, worked for a couple minutes, then froze. So frustrating. Click to expand...

Reverend Benny

Macrumors 6502a.

I don't think I have tried using my combo touch Logitech keyboard (have it detached) since upgrading to 17.3, will give it a stab when getting home to my 11" pro M1 to see if I get the same issue.  

macrumors G3

M1 12.9 in MKB case with 17.3 - no issues.  

SpackleCat said: Found this on Apple discussions, appears to be an issue with any external keyboard connected to the iPad + latest iPadOS: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255434083?sortBy=best Click to expand...

rui no onna

No issues here. No external keyboard though and I only have one Safari window open. I use tab groups instead of multiple windows.  

it is definitely an odd one. I've got the exact same iPad setup as my wife, Air + Magic Keyboard and mine doesn't seem to have any issues. Albeit I only use mine every few days & she uses her several hours daily. I'll have to poke around some more and see if there's any setting or software difference between our iPads.  

Teletypewriter

• Feb 2, 2024

M1 12.9 iPad Pro w/16GB Ram in MKB case with 17.3 - no issues.  

macrumors 65816

I am having issues with Safari freezing/non responsive with M1 12.9 iPad on iOS beta 17.4 using Magic Keyboard. Also - am having issues with a the Magic Keyboard touchpad not working on certain links. Hopefully both bugs and they fix on next update. For example, when I try to post my reply using the Magic Keyboard touchpad, it does not work. Odd.  

• Mar 6, 2024

ssledoux said: Air 5th gen, updated to current software. My Safari is freezing almost every time I try to use it, and definitely if I try to add a second window. Anyone else experiencing anything like this? I've restarted it a couple times - still doing it. My Mac is working just fine, as is my phone, so I know it's not my internet. Thoughts? Click to expand...

macrumors member

Mine was freezing too, found fix for me was having to click on the Aa on address bar and turning off content blockers  

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What to do if Safari keeps crashing

Does Safari keep crashing on your Mac, iPhone or iPad? Is Safari running so slowly on your Mac that you can’t use it properly? Is Safari just closing on your iPad without warning?

In this feature we’re going to look at what to do when Apple’s Safari web browser isn’t working properly.

There are a few reasons why Safari might be crashing:

There might be something going on in the background of the website you are visiting (or one you have opening another tab).

You might be running an older version of the software with an issue that has since been fixed.

A webpage might be using a plug-in, an extension or other software that has a problem.

Your Mac might be running low on memory or storage space.

There are a few other things that could be causing issues. We’ll look at each below and explain how you can fix, or avoid the problem.

See also: How to use the Safari web browser on the Mac and How to speed up Safari

The first thing to check is how many tabs you have open in Safari. Including any sites you might have ‘Pinned’ in Safari on your Mac.

If you are anything like us, you open new tabs in Safari (Command+T on the Mac, or + on iOS) without closing the one you have stopped using (after all you might need to return to it). Should content of one of these tabs continue to run in the background, then it might be causing an issue.

Each tab or Safari window takes up a little space in memory. Have too many tabs open and Safari starts fighting for resources with other apps, and it ends up running far more slowly than it should.

This is more likely to be a problem on the Mac than the iPad or iPhone, but it’s still worth following the advice below on an iOS device.

How to close multiple tabs in Safari on the Mac

• Hold down the Option/Alt key and click on File.
• Choose: Close Other Tab (if you don’t press Option/Alt you will only see Close This Tab.

Every page other than the one you are looking at will be closed.

Close multiple Safari windows on the Mac

If you tend to open many windows while you are using Safari:

• Click on File
• Close All Windows

How to close multiple tabs in Safari on iPad/iPhone

Multiple tabs open on your iPhone or iPad? While this shouldn’t cause issues in the same way it might on the Mac, because the tabs you aren’t using will be suspended (they can still be active on a Mac, playing video for example), you may still benefit from closing them all down (least of all because it gets very difficult to find the tab you opened yesterday if you still have tabs open from this time last year).

• To close all your Tabs by tap and hold on the tab icon in the bottom right.
• A sheet will open with the options: Close All [Number] Tabs, Close This Tab, New Private Tab, New Tab.
• Tap on Close All [Number] Tabs.

Check what’s responsible

You could also look to Activity Monitor to see if a particular site is being singled out for taking up a lot of resources.

• Open Activity Monitor.
• Click on Memory.
• Sort by Memory to see what is using up the most of your RAM.
• You can select that site in Activity Monitor and then click on the X to close that process.

The benefit of this method is that you can close the page that is causing the problem and keep other pages open.

Update software

Apple regularly updates Safari to address security concerns, so it may be that you are experiencing problems that have been corrected by an update (or problems caused by a software update).

You could start by checking what version of Safari you are running.

• In the Safari menu on your Mac, click on Safari.
• Click About Safari.
• A box will pop up that states the version of Safari you are running.

However, your Mac should update Safari automatically whenever Apple releases an update to Safari, because Safari comes as part of macOS. So your version of Safari should be up-to-date as long as your MacOS is…

To check to see if there is an update to macOS you need to follow these steps:

If you are running Mojave:

• Open System Preferences.
• Click on Software Update.
• Your Mac will check for updates before comfirming if your Mac is, or isn’t, up to date. If you need to run an update do so as this may fix any issues you are experiencing.

If you are running High Sierra or older:

• Click on the Apple logo in the right corner of your Mac screen.
• Choose Software Update.

It’s the same on an iOS device. The update to Safari will come as part of the operating system update.

To check if iOS needs to be updated:

• Tap on Settings.
• Software Update.

Note that sometimes it’s a software update that causes the issues you are experiencing.

For example, back in January 2016, many iOS and Mac users found that their Safari browser would crash every time they tried to tap the URL bar or open a new tab. The Safari app would close, forcing them to launch it again, only for the issue to reoccur.

The problem was reportedly caused by Apple’s Safari Suggestions, the feature that offers up automatically completed URLs as you type in the URL bar.

By the end of January 2016 Apple had apparently fixed the problem with an update, but it seems that for a few months that year Safari continued to be plagued by the issue on and off.

Clear website data and cache

When you visit a web page in Safari it stores a copy of it in a cache. This copy enables it to load the web page faster next time you visit.

Sometimes the web will start to behave oddly if something goes wrong with the cache. Perhaps Facebook seems stuck on what it was displaying yesterday evening, for example.

The best way to fix this is to clear the cache.

How to clear Safari cache on a Mac

You can start by getting rid of all your website data, including your web browsing history.

• Click Safari in the menu at the top of the screen.
• Choose Clear History. In older versions of Safari this listed and Website Data as well, but in new versions Website Data is automatically cleared as well (unless you press Option/Alt in which case you see the option to keep Website history). 
• This will actually clear data on all your devices that are logged on to the same iCloud account, so your Mac, iPad and iPhone can be done at the same time. Choose from the last hour, today, today and yesterday, and all history.
• Make your choice (we recommend All History) and click on Clear History.

That clears your history, but if you want to clear your cache specifically, follow these steps:

• Click on Safari > Preferences.
• Click on Privacy.
• Click on Manage Website Data.
• Selecting the Privacy icon and clicking the ‘Manage Website Data…’ button.
• You can delete all cookies and cache by clicking the Remove All button.

The problem with doing this is your Mac will ‘forget’ the autocomplete information you are probably used to it filling in, such as passwords and login details.

Another way to clear your cache is to use the Safari Developer menu to just clear the cache, leaving cookies and other info alone. We have more information about how to clear Safari cache here .

How to clear Safari cache on an iPhone/iPad

You can also clear your Safari cache on your iPhone of iPad. As with the Mac, we’ll start off by clearing your history and website data – which includes the cache. Here’s how to do that:

• Find Safari (in the list with Passwords & Accounts at the top).
• Scroll down to Clear Website and History data and tap on that.

That will clear all your history, cookies and other browsing data. Luckily it won’t change your AutoFill information.

It’s not possible to clear only the Safari cache on iPad or iPhone as you can on a Mac.

Remove Flash

Flash is software used to play video and other interactive content. Many websites switched to HTML 5 some years back because it is less problematic. We think you’ll be happier if you get rid of Flash.

Here’s how to uninstall Flash Player .

If you need Flash for some reason – you may see a Missing Plug-In alert, make sure you have an up to date version and make sure you get it from Adobe . One of the favourite disguises of malware is as a Flash update.

Turn off extensions

Extensions (often called plug-ins on other browsers) provide additional functionality to Safari, but they can cause problems.

• Choose Safari > Preferences > Extensions to see all the extensions on your system.
• Deselect any extensions you don’t want to run, or even better, uninstall them.

Older versions of Safari had the option to turn off extensions. This setting is no longer available in Safari.

If Safari works better with all extensions turned off, you could go through your extensions one at a time to find out which one is causing problems. Use the check-box next to each extension and turn them all off. Then turn them on one at a time to see which one is problematic, and leave that one set Off until an update is provided.

There are dozens of extensions available for Safari. Read more about the new Extensions for Safari here. 

Turn off Virus scanners

Virus scanners pay close attention to Safari, because it’s the Mac’s main portal to the internet. It should allow you to get on fine, but if you have a virus scanner try turning it off to see if that helps. If that helps try switching to a different virus program.

Use Reader mode

If you find Safari isn’t working for just one website, you could try viewing it in Reader mode.

• Click on the icon that looks like a cluster lines on the left of the url/search bar.
• This will open a Reader view of the webpage, removing some of the things that could be causing problems for you, such as adverts.

You can choose for that website to always divert to Reader view.

Just right click on the Reader icon and choose Use Reader Automatically on [website name].

We have more information about using Reader view here .

Delete preferences

If you’ve tried everything else and Safari still doesn’t work you can delete the preferences from your Home/Library folder.

• Quit Safari and choose File > Go To Folder in Finder.
• Enter ~/Library/Safari/ into the Go To Folder Window (don’t miss the tilde ‘~’ at the start) and click Go. This opens your preferences folder.
• Drag everything in this folder to Trash and restart Safari.

When you restart Safari it will recreate these files as if you have just performed a clean installation.

How to use the Safari web browser on the Mac

Use another browser

Alternatively, try using a different browser. Some websites, especially old sites, struggle with providing support for a variety of browsers. Read our article that evaluates the best Safari alternatives here: Best Mac Browsers and the same for iPhone .

Get more RAM or clear some space

It might not be Safari’s fault. If your Mac (or iOS device) is running out of storage space, or you are low on RAM it might be causing problems for any apps you are running.

You could look into making more space on your Mac – more info here .

Of you could try and free up some RAM . Or Install more RAM in your Mac .

We also have how to clear cache and free up RAM on an iPhone here.

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Safari Keeps Crashing on iPad? Solved!

For consumers of Apple devices, Safari must be a familiar thing. It is a browser like Google, but developed by Apple itself. In the internet world, it is common for people to use Safari to find questions and answers. But is it possible that the Safari will keep crashing?

Of course, it is. And this is now perplexing iPad users. They say the Safari app can't work well and often crashes. They are wondering that if there is a quick way to get the issue fixed. Well, if you are reading the tutorial, you are in the right place. The tutorial aims to help you resolve the iPad Safari keeps crashing issue with 10 effective methods.

1. Why Safari Keeps Crashing on iPad?

2. video guide: ipad safari keeps crashing - how to fix.

Way 1: Force Quit Safari App

Way 2: clear safari history and data, way 3: close safari tabs, way 4: force restart ipad, way 5: update ios, way 6: disable safari suggestions.

• Way 7: Turn Off Safari JavaScript

Way 8: Disable Syncing Between iCloud and Safari

• Way 9: Restore iPad via iTunes

5. The Bottom Line

When you are using an iPad, encountering app crashes is not strange. Nothing takes perfect, including iOS. Fortunately, app crashes can usually be due to a software glitch that we can fix by ourselves at ease. To troubleshoot this problem accurately, we sort out some possible causes below:

iOS version. Updating your iOS version can get rid of most minor bugs, as the old version system has bad compatibility with your iPhone. Safari app issues. In this case, you can re-install the Safari app on your iPhone and see if the problem is solved. Wrong settings. Sometimes the iPhone settings may change themselves, and you should check if the settings are changed and switch it back to its normal state.

First of all, you can watch the following video tutorial to get your Safari issue fixed with some quick ways.

3. 100% Working Method to Fix Safari Keeps Crashing on iPad

In this part, we are going to introduce a more advanced way. That is to say, using iOS system recovery software always works. If you think the Safari crashing on iPad issue is severe, you need such a tool. Both iOS bugs or app crashing errors can be solved by this kind of tool. Here, iPad boot loop , stuck on white Apple logo, screen blurry, etc. With a few steps and no data loss, you can fix the Safari keeps crashing on iPad. In addition, you can also use the program to enter/exit recovery mode with one click or downgrade iOS. Almost all Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV are the target of repair.

Characteristics of TunesKit iOS System Recovery:

• Fix iPad Safari keeps crashing without data loss
• Repair different iPadOS/iOS/tvOS issues by yourself
• Provide Standard Repair and Deep Repair modes
• Easy to use with friendly interface

Here, we are going to show you how to use TunesKit to fix the Safari app crashing issue.

Step 1 Connect iPad to computer

First, open and launch TunesKit on your computer. Then, take out a USB to connect the device to the cable port of the computer. After seconds, TunesKit can detect the device. After this, choose iOS System Repair and click the Start button.

Step 2 Select a mode

Second, you need to decide on a repair mode between the Standard Repair and the Deep Repair modes. We highly recommend the Standard Repair to resolve the issue without data loss. But if you'd like to choose the Advanced, make sure that you have backed up the data.

Step 3 Fix Safari keeps crashing iPad

The final step is to download a firmware package by click Download on the next interface. After the firmware is complete, click the Repair button to fix this iPad Safari error.

4. Other 9 Methods to Fix iPad Safari Keeps Crashing

To fix the Safari crashing issue, the first yet usual thing you can do is to force quit the Safari app on your iPad. This action will not cause bad results to the app. To do this, you need to open the app switcher on the iPad screen at first. For detailed steps, refer to the information below,

Step 1: Double-press the Home button, or swipe up from the bottom edge of the Home screen (for iPad with Face ID). Then, you will see all app cards on the screen.

Step 2: Find the card showing Safari, and then swipe up on the card. To re-open the app, just tap the app on the Home screen.

In most cases, a simple close of the app may not fix the iPad Safari keeps crashing error. If this is true for you, do not worry and there are other solutions. In this part, you can learn how to erase Safari history to fix the issue.

To clear Safari caches, you need to tap the Settings app > Clear History and Website Data . Next, the iPad will ask you to confirm the option, and you need to tap Clear History and Data . After this, check if the Safari keeps shutting down and turns normal.

Some settings about Safari will be an obstacle to the sound operation. Trying closing the Safari tabs is also proper. To close all tabs, open the Safari app on the iPad. Second, tap the two square icons on the Safari interface. Last, choose Close All [number] Tabs .

A hard restart of your iPad is also a well-known way to fix iPad Safari keeps crashing or other minor glitches. If you decide to force restart the device, do not worry that your iPad data will be erased. As for how to force restart iPad, visit the following steps

For iPad with Face ID: You should quickly press and release the Volume Up button, and then the Volume Down button. Next, press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo occurs. Last, wait for the iPad to restart by itself.

For iPad with Home button: Press and hold the Power and the Home buttons together until the Apple logo appears.

Another way to fix Safari crashing on iPad is to update your iOS system software. Every update of iOS system will fix some bugs and improve the performance. So, it may also fix your problem with Safari app. Here are the quick steps.

Step 1: Open your iPad, and go to the Settings > General > Software Update .

Step 2: If there is any new version available, tab the Download and Install to update your iOS to the latest.

Turning off the Safari Suggestions is also feasible. If you want to take this measure, just go to Settings > Safari > Safari Suggestions . Turn off the toggle beside the options to turn it grey. After completion, this should fix the iPad Safari keeps crashing issue.

Way 7: Turn off Safari JavaScript

JavaScript is a programming language. And if it is not written well, it may make trouble. So you can try to disable the option. Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > JavaScript . After this, the Safari keeps crashing on iPad issue should be resolved.

Normally, iCloud is able to store all your Safari data if you make the sync. Sometimes, this may be a factor in the crashing issue. To do this, please follow the steps to be described. But you should know that if you turn off the sync, the iCloud will not back up the Safari data.

Step 1: Open the Settings app. Then, you will see the Apple ID name and just tap the options.

Step 2: Next, tap the iCloud option, Scroll down to find the Safari button. You need to disable the button to disable iCloud sync.

Way 9: Restore iPad via iTunes [Data Loss]

The last method to fix the iPad Safari keeps crashing is to restore the iPad via iTunes. Restoring an iPad can get rid of most issues, whereas it will erase all your iPad content concurrently. If you are going to use this method, backing up your iPad would be a wise choice if you don't want any loss of data. The following are the detailed steps.

Step 1: Connect your iPad to a computer and launch iTunes. Step 2: When iTunes detects your iPad, you will see a device button on the top left of the iTunes window. Click on it. Step 3: Click on the Summary . Step 4: Click Restore iPad and iTunes will start to restore your iPad. If it asks you to enter passcodes, please do as the onscreen instruction.

The tutorial lists out 10 solutions for the Safari keeps crashing on iPad error. These solutions are carefully studied, which can successfully fix the issue. Even if all other ways may not help, TunesKit iOS System Recovery must be a promise. It is a professional iOS system repair tool that can easily fix any iOS-related issues with ease. You can also leave us a comment below, and we would be glad to help you.

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Safari Not Working on iPhone iPad After iOS Update? Here’re Solutions

Your Safari is not working on your iPhone or iPad after updating to the newest iOS 16? Read this tutorial to get some tips to fix this problem. Also supports iOS 14/13/12.

You know, Apple will release iOS 16 later this year. And the newly iOS 16 beta is available now, which brings bug fixes and new features. At the same time, the new update may bring new problems. In this post, we will talk about Safari problems that you may meet after updating to the new iOS, and offer some basic tips to fix “Safari not working” on iPhone iPad.

After updating iOS 15/14 in the past years, iOS users have ever reported some Safari issues in iOS 13 or iOS 12 , such as  Safari not loading Web pages,   Safari crashes often , Safari content blocker doesn’t working,  can’t reach the server and the Website interface is broken in Safari app on Apple phone.

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Actually, the Safari problem is one of the common iOS problems. You’ll know this if you are one of the iOS device users who have been using the iPhone or iPad for years. Surely, to fix this iPhone web browser not working issue, there are some basic tips every iOS user could have a try. Now let’s check them.

You can also read the guide on  How to Fix Safari Cannot Find Server on iPhone >

1. Disabling Safari Suggestions

First, we’d like to introduce one of the most effective methods. By disabling Safari Suggestions, it would  stop the app from crashing to the home screen. Go to the Settings app on your iOS device, tap Safari and find the Safari Suggestions, and toggle off the “Safari Suggestions” switch. To turn off Safari Suggestions on your Mac, you just need to find in Safari -> Preferences -> Search. 

2. Change A Different Network

If your safari goes blank or accidentally crashes on your iPhone iPad or iPod touch after an iOS update, you can try to change a different network and try again. Make sure that your device is well connected to the Internet, no matter Wi-Fi or Cellular Network. If you are using Wi-Fi, check if your router is connected to the Internet and DNS settings are correct.

3. Reset Network Settings

Sometimes the Safari problem may be caused by incorrect network settings. Therefore, you can try to fix your Safari issue by resetting all Network settings to default. To reset network settings, just go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings . Notice that this method will remove all Wi-Fi login info. Therefore, after you reset the Network settings, you have to re-enter the password to connect to Wi-Fi.

4. Clear Safari History & Website Data

If you want to fix your slow Safari and improve its performance in iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14 or iOS 15 cleaning out the cache, cookies, and history may be helpful. To remove all history and website data, just go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data . But notice that you will lose all browsing history, login data, theme selection, preferences, and other customized.

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5. Restart Your iOS Device

If it has been a long time since you last restarted your iOS device, you can try a full power off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to fix your iOS Safari problem. In this way, all processes on your device will be closed and the iOS memory will be completely released, which is helpful to let your iPhone Safari work normally.

6. Try AnyFix – iOS System Repair Tool

AnyFix – iOS System Recovery  is able to fix 130+ iPhone issues as well as 200+ iTunes problems. It covers iPhone problems such as  iPhone being stuck on the Apple logo ,  iPhone keeps restarting , iPhone won’t turn on , etc. So if the above methods do not work,  you can have a try on AnyFix – iOS system recovery. When your iPhone or iTunes meets any problems you can also quickly analyze and fix them with this tool. Now,  download AnyFix on your computer to try fixing the Safari not working issue on iPhone/iPad.

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8 Reasons Why Your iPad Keeps Crashing

If a full charge and deleting apps doesn't help, check for software updates

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When an iPad crashes, it could be specific apps to blame, or maybe a broader issue with the iPad hardware itself. You can try many fixes that are easy to complete on your own, all of them listed below.

Most iPad troubleshooting guides overlap to some degree, but follow these links if you have any of these more specific issues: How to Fix a Frozen iPad , What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On , and How to Fix a Slow iPad .

Why Does My iPad Keep Crashing?

There are several possible reasons why it's shutting down by itself:

• A memory overload or hiccup.
• Low or drained battery.
• iPadOS is outdated and full of bugs.
• A recent OS update is causing adverse effects.
• Too little free storage space.
• The iPad is jailbroken.
• Failing RAM or other hardware.
• The hardware is too outdated to run your apps.

We've seen some users conflate "crash" with "auto-lock." An iPad that appears to "crash" to the lock screen every so often does this keep your data safe and conserve battery. It's a feature kicking in if you haven't used the iPad for a couple of minutes. It's a setting you can customize in iPadOS, and it's most definitely not a bug in need of fixing. Nevertheless, you can delay or disable the auto sleep setting to prevent this.

How Do I Fix My iPad From Crashing?

Some of these solutions resolve particular problems but feel free to step through them to test each fix.

Reboot your iPad to clear out anything in memory that might be causing the crashes. This step is the simplest and tends to fix problems where the cause is unclear.

If a normal reboot isn't enough, try a hard restart .

Plug in the iPad to charge, and leave it there for a few hours. Do this to confirm you're giving the battery plenty of time to juice up, thus isolating low battery as the source of the problem.

If your iPad is acting strange, like if it's slow or apps are closing down unprompted, it could be related to low battery.

Check how much storage you're using , delete unused apps , or temporarily remove apps taking up lots of space. Bouts of crashes could be due to insufficient storage space.

If this is your issue, learn how to save storage on your iPad to prevent this from happening again.

Install any available iPadOS updates . Do this even if the most recent update you installed is the likely cause of the crashes, especially if the update has been out for a long time but you haven't yet applied it.

One reason you shouldn't jailbreak your iPad is that it could make it more vulnerable to crashes. If you have a jailbroken iPad, upgrading should replace the OS with the official version from Apple and likely free it from whatever was causing it to shut down on its own. If this doesn't remove the jailbreak, see Step 6.

It's crucial to update your iPad's operating system whenever possible. New updates often apply bug fixes that could fix the issue.

If specific apps keep crashing, enable automatic app updates to ensure they are always kept fresh with the latest updates from their respective developers.

Downgrade to a previous iPadOS version . If the version you're on now is the latest available, but you still suspect it's the primary cause of the crashes, return your iPad to the previous OS.

It might seem like a useless step to have right after we recommend upgrading the OS. However, testing the latest OS is best before assuming a previous version is better. As long as you've completed the last step and are caught up with all updates available from Apple if you think the software is still to blame, downgrade to the most recent version you know works fine on your iPad.

If completing this step stops your iPad from randomly crashing, stay on top of any news from Apple about an even newer update than the one in Step 4, and apply it when it's available. Chances are, any bugs causing this problem won't last through more than one update cycle.

Completely reset your iPad . Doing this erases everything stored on it, hopefully including whatever is causing it to crash. Although it's an irreversible, drastic step, it's the final step you can take to solve a software-related reason for an iPad that keeps shutting down by itself.

If you can't follow those steps because it shuts down too soon, try resetting the iPad with iTunes .

If you chose to restore from a backup during the reset, and the issue remains, try this step again, but this time set it up as a new iPad as the backup could be corrupt.

Your iPad's hardware might not meet the minimum requirements to run whatever it is you're trying to do. Check the hardware requirements for the apps causing trouble—quit using them or consider upgrading to a newer iPad with better hardware components.

Another sign you might need a more modern iPad is if it's too old to run the latest iPadOS version . An outdated OS, as described above, might be contributing to the crashes.

Make an Apple Genius Bar Appointment if none of the above steps have been helpful. At this stage in the troubleshooting process, the iPad suffers from a hardware problem that Apple can explore further.

What most likely needs to happen is replacing the iPad battery . It's probably the case if it repeatedly dies sooner than the battery level would indicate.

If websites in Safari keep crashing on your iPad, try clearing Safari history and website data. Tap Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data . You should also restart the iPad and see if this clears up the issue. If these options don't work, try disabling the autofill feature: Tap Settings > Safari > Autofill and toggle off Use Contact Info . You can also try disabling Safari iCloud syncing: Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud and move the Safari slider to off/white.

Roblox may be crashing on your iPad due to technical issues, network issues, or OS issues. To troubleshoot Roblox crashing on your iPad, ensure your Roblox app and iOS version are up to date. Check that your internet connection is stable. Close other applications and check to ensure no applications are running in the background. Check your iPad storage ; if you're running low, the game won't run well. You can also try restarting your iPad and removing and reinstalling the game.

If Facebook keeps crashing on your iPad, a common reason is that your iPadOS needs to be updated. To make sure you have the latest iPadOS version, go to Settings > General > Software Update and see if an update is available. If it is, install it. You should also make sure you're using the most up-to-date version of the Facebook app on your iPad.

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SAFARI KEEPS FREEZING ON IPAD

I have an Ipad 1. When generally surfing, it repeatedly just freezes. I have to turn it off and on and that sorts it out for a minute or so, then the same happens again.

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 8:18 AM

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 8:19 AM

Try clearing Safari's cache : Settings > Safari > Clear Cache (and Clear History)

If that doesn't work then try closing Safari completely and then re-open it : from the home screen (i.e. not with Safari 'open' on-screen) double-click the home button to bring up the taskbar, then press and hold any of the apps on the taskbar for a couple of seconds or so until they start shaking, then press the '-' in the top left of the Safari app to close it, and touch any part of the screen above the taskbar so as to stop the shaking and close the taskbar.

A third option is a reset : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

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Aug 12, 2011 8:19 AM in response to Simstopgun

Aug 12, 2011 8:41 AM in response to King_Penguin

Thanks - will give them a try.

Aug 12, 2011 8:42 AM in response to King_Penguin

one other thing. When searching in google, if you click on the 'suggestions' that automatically come up, it just kicks you straight out of google. ANy ideas on this one?

Aug 12, 2011 8:46 AM in response to Simstopgun

Have you tried the 'fixes' yet ? It's possible that doing them will fix google as well.

Mar 27, 2016 12:47 PM in response to King_Penguin

I have tried all of these options but it has had no effect on preventing safari on my iPad from freezing.

Have you any other suggestions for ways to fix this issue?

I hope you can help

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Safari Crashing on iPhone / iPad? Here is How to Fix Safari Crashes & Freezes

Safari is the web browser that comes with every iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and though Safari in iOS should be stable and not crash or freeze often, the fact is that sometimes Safari does crash.

Fortunately there are usually some pretty simple resolutions to any Safari crashing problems in iOS, and so if you are experiencing any type of freezes, crashes, or the app closing itself or stalling, you can likely resolve it with the methods outlined below.

6 Fixes for Safari Crashes in iOS

While you can try these in any particular order to fix Safari problems in iOS, we recommend following how they’re presented here. Let’s get right to it:

Update iOS System Software

Updating system software is recommended because each iOS release includes bug fixes and improvements, some of which may directly resolve a problem you are experiencing with the Safari app on an iPhone or iPad. Updating iOS is easy.

• Go the Settings app and to “General”, then go to “Software Update” and install what is available

Disable Safari Suggestions Features

An old bug that was fixed in later releases of iOS caused Safari Suggestions to be problematic in the past. Some users also just don’t like the feature, but you can disable Safari suggestions easily:

• From Settings, go to “Safari” and toggle “Search Engine Suggestions” OFF, then toggle “Safari Suggestions” OFF

Too Many Safari Tabs? Close Some

If you have too many Safari tabs open you may be causing the app to run out of memory. Typically Safari handles this well by forcing the pages to refresh, but sometimes you may want to manually intervene and just close out some of the old unused tabs.

• From Safari, tap the box button to see the open tabs, then tap the “X” in the tab titlebar to close each – repeat as necessary

Clear Out History & Web Data in Safari

Safari accumulates caches, browsing history, cookies, and other data in the iPhone or iPad. Sometimes that data can interfere with app functionality, so clearing it out can be a remedy to problems with the app crashing or stalling on some web sites.

• From Settings, go to “Safari” and then to “Clear History and Website Data”

This will also delete history from you rather iCloud signed in devices so keep that in mind too. You can get more specific and delete recent Safari history if you want instead, though that may not remedy the issue.

Force Quit the Safari App in iOS, Relaunch

Sometimes just force quitting the app and relaunching Safari is sufficient to resolve a problem with the browser:

• Double click on the Home button, then swipe UP on the Safari app to close it, relaunch as usual

Reboot the iPhone / iPad

Hold down the Home button and Power button together concurrently until you see the Apple logo on the front of the screen, then release. This force reboots the iPhone and can resolve some issues.

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32 Ways to Fix Safari Not Working in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad

Smooth sailing browsing and Safari go head in hand. Aside from being feature-rich, the Apple browser is highly efficient and comes with a host of privacy-centric features to let you browse the web by keeping the prying eyes in check. However, it’s not perfect as the random crashing and sluggishness are often complained about by users. But there is no need to lose sleep over this annoyance as we have lined up the 32 best tips and tricks to fix Safari not working in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad.

Best Tips & Tricks to Fix Safari Crashing on iPhone and iPad

Before moving ahead, let’s figure out the culprits that are making Safari crash or ill-function.

Why does Safari crash out or refuse to work properly?

Having been on the wrong side of Safari’s tantrums on many occasions, I must say that it’s the sloppy internet connection that comes in the way more often than not. That aside, if it’s been a while since you cleaned up Safari, it’s nothing but the clutter that could be causing trouble. Not to mention, ill-fated extensions, VPN, and hidden restrictions could be equally responsible for the whole chaos.

• Ill-fated extensions
• Sloppy internet connection
• Software glitch
• File clutter
• Restrictions
• Though this detailed troubleshooting guide has been updated in accordance with iOS 17, you can try out the following tips to fix the problem in the older versions of iOS as well.

1. Turn On/Off Airplane Mode

If Safari is ill-functioning due to a poor internet connection, turning on/off airplane mode could resolve the problem straight away.

• On iPhone and iPad without the Home Button: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to bring up the Control Center and then tap on the airplane mode icon to turn it on/off.
• On iPhone and iPad with the Home Button: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to access the Control Center -> tap on the airplane mode icon to enable/disable it.

2. Force Kill Safari

Many a time, all you need to do to fix a misfiring Safari is to just force kill it. Whether the app is freezing every now and then or feels slow-moving, it can come in super handy.

• On your iPhone or iPad without the Home Button: Swipe up from the Home Bar to bring up the app switcher -> swipe up Safari’s card to kill it.
• On your iPhone or iPad with the Home Button: Double-press the Home Button to reveal the app switcher and then swipe up Safari’s card to force quit it.

For a smooth sailing experience, I would recommend you force quit all the apps that are running in the background. Then, launch Safari to check if you have shot out the problem.

3. Safari Not Working on Mobile Data? Make Sure Safari Can Use Data on Your Device

If Safari is not working on mobile data, ensure that the app can use mobile data on your device.

• To do it, go to the Settings app -> Cellular/Mobile -> Scroll down to find Safari, and then be sure that the toggle next to it is enabled.

4. Enable Wi-Fi Assist for Smooth Browsing

iOS comes with a feature called “Wi-Fi Assist” which enables your device to automatically use cellular data when Wi-Fi connectivity is poor. You can make the most of this feature to ward off any interference, especially intensive browsing or video streaming.

• Launch the Settings app on your device -> Cellular/Mobile -> scroll down to the bottom of the screen and then turn on the toggle for Wi-Fi assist.

5. Enable Background App Refresh

Background app refresh plays a vital role in keeping an app refreshed so that it can run with the desired smoothness. Though it does gobble up more battery and may also eat into a ton of cellular data, it’s worth activating when you want to get the most out of your apps.

The smartest way to use this power-hungry yet useful feature is to allow only a few apps to refresh in the background. This way you can make the most of this feature without having to bear the brunt of the downsides.

• Head over to the Settings app -> General -> Background App Refresh -> turn on the toggle for Background App Refresh.
• Scroll down to find Safari and then make sure that the switch next to it is turned on.

6. Enable Location Services for Safari

Some websites might require access to location services to work properly.

• Launch the Settings app on your device -> Privacy & Security -> Location Services -> make sure that the toggle for Location Services is turned on.
• Now, find Safari and then select While Using the App.

7. Clear Safari Downloads

It’s recommended to clear Safari downloads on a regular basis. Else, they would not only clog up the storage but also make Safari sluggish.

• To do so, open Safari -> tap on the Aa menu button at the bottom -> tap on Clear at the top right corner of the menu.

8. Dark Mode Not Working in Safari? Force Websites to Enable Dark Mode

Apple introduced the system-wide dark mode way back in iOS 13. Unfortunately, there are many websites like Wikipedia which still don’t support dark mode. But there is no need to worry about it as you can force websites to enable dark mode thanks to some handy third-party extensions like Noir .

9. Disable Downtime and Remove App Limit

During Downtime, only apps that you allow are available to use. With the App Limits, you can set daily time limits for app categories you want to manage on your device.

• To remove the restriction, go to the Settings app -> Screen Time -> Downtime/App Limits.

10. Can’t Find Safari on Your Device? Make Sure the App is Not Hidden

If you don’t want anyone to use Safari without your permission, you can choose to hide it on your device.

• To unhide Safari, go to Settings app -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> Allowed Apps.
• Then, enter the Screen Time passcode, and then make sure to turn on the toggle for Safari.

11. Make Sure You Have Not Restricted Some Websites

For enhanced security, you can completely block some websites on your device. If you are unable to access certain websites on your device, make sure to remove the restriction.

• Settings app -> Screen Time -> Content & Privacy Restrictions -> be sure that the toggle for Content & Privacy Restrictions is enabled.
• Then, tap on Content Restrictions -> Web Content -> Unrestricted .

12. Disable Safari Auto-Playing Videos

Auto-playing videos not only consume plenty of data unnecessarily but also slow down Safari. Worse, in some cases, they make life so difficult for Safari that it either takes forever to load a website or seems to become incredibly slow.

• To turn off auto-playing videos, go to Settings app -> Accessibility -> Per-App Settings -> Add App -> Choose Safari.
• Now, tap on Safari -> Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and choose Auto-Play Video Previews -> choose Off.

13. Switch to the Desktop Site

Although Safari has improved by leaps and bounds over the years, it still can’t deliver a desktop-class browsing experience. Nevertheless, the stock web browser does offer you the flexibility to switch to the desktop site. Well, save this tip for times when you find certain websites cramped out or looking chaotic in the mobile avatar.

• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad -> tap on the Aa menu button at the bottom -> choose Request Desktop Website . Safari will now refresh to show the desktop site.
• Later, if you want to switch to the mobile site, tap on the Aa menu button -> choose Request Mobile Website.

14. Clear Safari Cache and Website Data

The pileup of the cached data and website data accumulated in Safari over time is also well-known for triggering issues like frequent crashing and sluggishness.

• Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> Safari .
• After that, tap on Clear History and Website Data to clear the cache and data.
• Bear in mind that it will log you out of any websites you are currently signed into. Thus, you will have to re-enter your login credentials.

15. Update Safari Extensions

Has it been a while since you updated Safari extensions? If the answer is in the affirmative, the outdated versions of the extensions could be making life difficult for the browser.

• Head over to the App Store -> tap on your profile at the top right corner of the screen -> scroll down to find extensions and then update them all.

16. Disable Safari Extensions

Should the problem persist, it wouldn’t be wrong to blame a malicious extension for the repeated crashing of Safari.

• On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings -> Safari -> Extensions . After that, turn off all the installed extensions.
• Then, turn them one by one to figure out which extension is creating trouble for the browser.

17. Disable VPN

As stated above, a VPN service could also be responsible for making Safari ill-function. If you have recently installed a VPN app on your iPhone, turn it off as it could very well be at the heart of the issue.

• Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone -> VPN and turn it off. 

18. Delete All Safari Extensions

No solution as yet? Bother not, we are not done yet! Now, we will eliminate all the extensions.

• Touch and hold onto an extension -> Remove App -> Delete App and confirm. Repeat the same steps to delete all the extensions.

19. Remove All Safari Website Data

Removing the entire cluster of Safari website data may resolve issues related to the app’s configuration.

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> Safari -> Advanced -> Website Data -> Remove All Website Data -> Remove Now.

20. Delete the Entire Safari Reading List

In order to let you easily access and read articles at your own pace even when there is no internet connection, Safari lets you save articles. Make sure to remove the saved articles once you have read them to ensure they do not clog up.

• On your iPhone or iPad, open Safari and then tap on the Reading List icon at the bottom.
• After that, tap on the Edit button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Then, select all the articles and hit the Delete button. Do not forget to tap on Done to confirm.

21. Remove Reading List Items from the Safari Start Page

To ensure you don’t have to dig deep to find the reading list items, Safari shows them right on the start page. Again, this is well-thought-out but I would recommend you keep them away as it might be causing issue.

• To get it done, open Safari -> tap on the tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the screen -> “+” button at the bottom left corner of the screen -> tap on the Edit button.
• Now, turn off the toggle for Reading List.

22. Remove Siri Suggestions from the Safari Start page

Safari keeps track of your usage and offers suggestions based on your preference right on the start page. While I do appreciate the helpful suggestions, I prefer to keep them away from the start page to ensure they do not make Safari sluggish.

• To get rid of Siri suggestions, open Safari -> tap on the tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the screen -> tap on the “+” icon at the bottom left corner of the screen -> tap on the Edit button.
• After that, turn off the toggle for Siri Suggestions.
• Besides, you can also disable the toggles for iCloud Tabs, favorites, frequently visited sites, Shared with You, and Privacy Report to keep the clutter at bay.

23. Disable JavaScript

If websites have encountered JavaScript-related issues, they might crash Safari. Keep in mind that certain websites that rely on JavaScript might not function properly.

• Head into the Settings app on your device -> Safari -> Advanced -> JavaScript and then turn off the switch.

24. Close All Unnecessary Tabs

Having too many tabs open unnecessarily not only slows down Safari but also tends to make the browser crash or become unresponsive. Thus, be sure to close all the useless tabs.

• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad -> Touch and hold the tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Now, select “Close X Tabs” in the popup menu and you are good to go!
• To remove specific tabs, tap on the tabs icon. After that, find the useless tab and hit the “X” button at the top right corner of the tab.

25. Restart Your iPhone

Rebooting may get rid of any temporary glitches that could be hurting Safari and preventing it from running properly or making the browser crash out.

• On iPhone and iPad without the Home Button: Press and hold the power and the volume up/down buttons at once. Then, swipe to power off. After waiting for a few seconds, you need to press and hold the power button until the Apple logo shows on the screen.
• On iPhone and iPad with the Home Button: Press the power button and then swipe to power off the device. Then, press the power button again to reboot the device.

26. Hard Reset Your Device

Hard reset also clears temporary files and minor software glitches that tend to crop up every now and then.

• On iPhone 8 or later and iPad without the Home Button: Press and quickly release the volume up button. Next, you need to press and release the volume down button. Then, immediately hold down the power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
• iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the volume down button and the power button at once until the Apple logo greets you on the screen.
• On iPhone 6s or earlier and iPad with the Home Button: Hold down the power button and the Home Button simultaneously until the Apple logo shows up on the screen.

27. Reset network settings

If your iPhone is faced with a random network-related issue, it may cause Safari to crash and even stop the browser from functioning properly. Therefore, it would be apt to reset all settings. It’s worth pointing out that it will reset all network-related settings such as Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, and Bluetooth, so be prepared to set them up them after the reset.

• Go to Settings -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone/iPad -> Reset > Reset Network Settings and confirm the action.

28. Update Software on Your iPhone or iPad 

If Safari still crashes out or does not work as expected, go for the software update. There is a high chance that a bug could be hindering the browser from working properly.

• Go to the Settings app -> General -> Software Update and then update the device as usual.

29. Factory Reset Your Device

Factory reset is what experts recommend when confronted with persistent issues or complex problems. So, there is no question of missing out on this one. In case you are unaware, it will get rid of all the custom settings and put them all back to the default state but none of your media and data will be harmed.

• On your iPhone out iPad, navigate to the Settings app -> General -> Transfer or Reset iPhone/iPad -> Reset -> Reset All Settings.

30. Clean Up Your Device

It’s always recommended to wipe out the clutter from time to time in order to prevent the unnecessary files from messing up the precious storage and also triggering many other issues.

• Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> General -> iPhone/iPad Store -> have a look at the total available and consumed storage. Besides, also have a close look at the amount of storage each app has taken up.
• After that, delete all the useless files, screenshots, and apps to recover plenty of space.
• Once you have cleaned up the device, reboot it.
• When your device has rebooted, open Safari to figure out if the issue is done and dusted.

31. Restore Your Device As New: Last Resort

Restoring the device as new must be your last resort as it will wipe out your entire device including all your media and data. Considering how effective it has long been in fixing complex problems, you should not give it a miss. But before opting for this radical solution, be sure to fully back up your device as an extra layer of safeguard against data loss.

• Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable -> launch Finder/iTunes -> select your device.
• Next, back up your iPhone.
• Once the backup is done, hit Restore iPhone and confirm.
• After you have successfully restored the device, set it up and restore the latest backup.

32. Why Not Try Out Third-Party Browsers?

If nothing has worked in bringing Safari back on track, why not consider using third-party browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Bing? They are fully featured and come with a wide range of features to deliver a more personalized web browsing experience.

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Fix: Safari Browser Stuck on iPhone or iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar | Filed Under: iOS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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Safari Freezing on iPhone? Here Are 8 Fixes That Work

Safari is Apple’s default browser and many of us prefer using Safari due to the features it offers. Sadly, several users are encountering issues with Safari freezing on iOS 17. It can be a frustrating experience when you’re searching for something urgently but Safari refuses to function smoothly. Therefore, we’ve searched for the best solutions to fix this issue and put them together in this guide. Just follow these steps and you can easily fix Safari freezing on your iPhone. 

How To Fix Safari Freezing on iOS 17

1. clear safari history.

Ever since Safari started freezing on iOS 17, several users have brought up the issue on Apple’s Community Discussions website. The silver lining to this dark cloud is that some users facing the issue have also mentioned solutions that helped them resolve it. One such solution is to Clear History and Website Data from Safari to fix Safari freezing on iOS 17. 

Time needed:  1 minute

Steps to Clear History and Website Data from Safari on iPhone. 

In most cases, when you clear history on Safari, it won’t log you out from any websites.  

2. Disable iCloud Private Relay To Fix Safari Freezing on iOS 17

iCloud Private Relay is an exclusive feature only available to users with an iCloud+ subscription. While it is supposed to help protect users’ privacy when browsing the web through Safari, it might be the reason for Safari freezing. Several people have reported that disabling iCloud Private Relay helped fix the issue which is why we suggest you do the same. 

• Open Settings on your iPhone. 
• Tap the “ Your Name ” option located at the top.
• Tap the iCloud option on the Apple ID page. 
• On the iCloud page, tap the Private Relay option. 
• Next, disable the Private Relay toggle.
• A pop-up will display two options: Turn Off until Tomorrow and Turn Off Private Relay . If you select the former, Private Relay will automatically enable tomorrow at the same time you’ve disabled it and if you select the latter Private Relay will be permanently disabled. 
• Pick any option that you deem fit as you can easily re-enable Private Relay whenever you want.  

3. Remove All Website Data

Safari is likely lagging on your iPhone due to Website Data. For those unaware, Website Data includes files, images, cookies, etc. of websites you visit or have visited. This stored data helps speed up the load times of previously visited websites. However, they also occupy a good chunk of storage over an extended period. Therefore, deleting website data might help fix the issue.

• Open Settings on your iPhone and navigate to Safari .

• Tap the Website Data button. 

• Tap the Remove Now button to confirm your selection. 

If you’d like to further optimize and clean your iPhone, I always recommend a reliable maintenance app like Intego Washing Machine because it has a dedicated iOS and macOS cleaning engine that gets rid of unnecessary files, build-up files, and stored data from your system, getting your device at its best performance.

4. Force Restart iPhone To Fix Safari Freezing on iOS 17

In case your iPhone is completely frozen and not responding ever since you opened Safari, you must force restart it. Simply because it’s the most convenient way to restart your iPhone. Moreover, it will also help get rid of temporary bugs that might be leading to freezing issues in Safari. 

Steps to Force Restart iPhone (iPhone 8, iPhone SE 2nd Gen and above) 

• Press and release the volume up button .
• Press and release the volume down button .
• Next, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. 
• As soon as you see the Apple logo, release the Side button . Please do not release the Side button before the Apple logo appears on the screen. 

Even though older iPhone models don’t support iOS 17, you can still encounter freezing issues in Safari. Therefore, we’ve mentioned the steps to help you force restart your iPhone. 

Steps to Force Restart iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus

Press and hold the Volume down and Side buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once the Apple logo appears. 

Steps to Force Restart iPhone 6s or below 

Press and hold the Side and Home buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once the Apple logo appears. 

5. Disable Extensions To Fix Safari Freezing on iOS 17

Have you added one too many extensions to Safari on your iPhone? Safari may be freezing or lagging due to multiple or buggy extensions. We suggest disabling Safari extensions as it can help resolve the issue.    

• Tap the Extensions button located in the General menu. 
• Now, tap the Extension you want to disable. 
• On the next screen, disable the “ Extensions Name ” toggle. 
• Repeat this step for every extension you’ve enabled for Safari. 
• Restart your iPhone. 
• Now open Safari and check if the issue is resolved. 

If the Safari freezing issue persists, follow the next step. 

6. Disable Safari Suggestion

Safari Suggestions interfering with the normal functioning of Safari is an old bug in iOS. There are chances that it has resurfaced and is causing Safari to freeze. Therefore, we suggest disabling Safari suggestions as it might help fix the freezing issues.

• Navigate to Safari .
• Disable the Safari Suggestion toggle. 

7. Reset Network Settings

Safari might be freezing or not loading properly because it cannot establish a stable internet connection. This can happen due to misconfigured network settings. Hence, resetting these network settings might help fix Safari freezing issues on iPhones. 

• Open Settings on your iPhone and head to the General option. 
• Here, scroll down and select the Transfer or Reset iPhone option. 
• On the next page, tap the Reset option. 
• Then select the Reset Network Settings option. 
• Enter the device passcode to confirm your selection. 
• Tap the Reset Network Settings option in the pop-up to confirm your selection. 

8. Update iOS To Fix Safari Freezing on iOS 17

Finally, software bugs in Safari or iOS 17 might be the primary reason Safari is freezing. Since Safari is a part of the operating system, we can’t update it from the App Store as it updates along with iOS. Moreover, software bugs that have made their way to stable iOS versions are usually fixed with iOS updates. Therefore, updating to the latest version of iOS might be your best bet to fix Safari freezing on your iPhone.   

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Navigate to the General option.
• Tap the Software Update option on the next screen. 
• Here, tap the Install Now or Update Now button to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
• Enter your device’s passcode to continue. 

If none of these methods help fix Safari freezing issues, the last option is to contact Apple Support . Alternatively, you can also visit an official Apple Store and get your device inspected at the Genius Bar. We hope this guide helps you fix Safari freezing on iOS 17. If you have any doubts or are aware of other methods that help resolve the issue, please let us know in the comments below. 

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We all want fast browsing on our iPhone. Safari is the default iOS browser, and we love using it. However, for some, it may run slow or crash and provide an overall degraded browsing experience. If you are one of them, follow these tips to fix Safari running slow on iPhone and iPad.

• Close Unnecessary Safari Tabs
• Clear History and Website Data
• Force Quit Safari and Restart It
• Turn Off Javascript
• Disable Safari Suggestions
• Disable Background Tasks
• Update iOS on iPhone or iPad
• Reset Network Settings

1. Close Unnecessary Safari Tabs

If you have multiple open tabs, you can close them all in one go .

To close all Safari tabs at once, long press on the two-square icon from the bottom right of Safari. Next, tap on Close All [number] Tabs.

2. Clear History and Website Data

It is quick and easy to clear Safari history and website data . For this, open the Settings app, scroll down and tap on Safari.

Next, tap on Clear History and Website Data and confirm your action.

3. Force Quit Safari and Restart It

On iPhone and iPad with Face ID, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold. On devices with Home button, quickly double press it. Now, drag the Safari app card up to force close the app . After a moment, relaunch Safari.

4. Turn Off Javascript

• Tap on Advanced from the bottom

5. Disable Safari Suggestions

6. Disable Background Tasks

One reason Safari feels slow can be due to background tasks. Turning off automatic iOS updates and app updates might help. Secondly, disabling Background App Refresh may also boost the Safari performance.

To switch off automatic app update , tap on iTunes & App Store inside the Settings app. Disable the toggle for App Updates.

For turning off Background App Refresh , open the Settings app, and tap on General. Tap on Background App Refresh. On the next screen, you can turn it off for individual apps.

You may also disable it entirely by tapping on Background App Refresh and choosing Off.

7. Update iOS on iPhone or iPad

Safari is a core app, and its updates, fixes, and improvements are handled directly via iOS software updates. It is good to run the latest version of iOS on your device. To update, open the Settings app and tap on General. Next, tap on Software Update , and if you have a pending update, tap on Download and Install.

8. Reset Network Settings

In case, nothing helps, a reset of the network settings might come to the rescue. This will not delete any personal data. It will, however, erase saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, VPN configurations, and other such network settings. Before you proceed, it is recommended that you backup your device to a computer or iCloud.

To reset the network settings, open the Settings app, and tap on General. Scroll to the end and tap on Reset.

Next, tap on Reset Network Settings. Enter your iPhone password and confirm the reset.

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These are some of the effective solutions to fix the problem of slow Safari. You may also try to use Safari in Private tabs . Lastly, if you remain unsatisfied with Safari, you may consider trying some other reliable browsers for iOS and iPadOS .

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iPad Freezes or Stops Responding, Fix

You may experience that your iPad has become unresponsive. When your iPad freezes, it will not respond to any input (e.g., screen tapping, pressing buttons etc). This short article provides recommendations to help resolve this problem.

See this article if your iPad is running slow

Some of the symptoms include:

• iOS / iPadOS stops responding
• Nothing moves on the iPad’s screen
• Buttons do not work

See also: Dead iPhone?

This is an important issue. If your iPad freezes or locks up while you are in the middle of working, it will affect your productivity. Thus you will want to do some basic troubleshooting. Following the tips below will help you unfreeze your iPad.

What to do when your iPad freezes or locks up

If your iPad freezes while you are using it, you can force restart your iPad. Do not worry, this action does not delete anything. Here is how:

If you have an iPad with Face ID:

• Press and release the volume up button and then press and release the volume down button and then press and hold the side/top button until you see the Apple logo.

If you have an iPad with a Home button:

• Press and hold the Home button and the side buttons (sleep/wake button) together and keep pressing them until you see the Apple logo. Then you may release the buttons (see the image below). Your iPad will start.

If your iPad keeps freezing while you are using, you may want to find out what causing it. So the big question is why your iPad freezes and how you can address this problem. Here is how:

Check for faulty app

Certain apps can be one of the factors that can trigger this iPad freezing issue. I used to have a game on my iPad that was causing this whenever I use this app. If you notice a single app giving you this type of problems, you may want to do a few things. One of them is to check if there is an update for this particular app. This update may fix your problem. To figure this out, tap App Store on your iPad, and then tap Updates. After updating, if you are still having this problem, now, you may want to remove the particular app. To remove it, press and hold the Home button and then press the (x) icon located in the top right-hand corner of the app.

Too many apps open

It may be that too many apps are running in the background. This may slow down your iPad’s memory and processing power and causing your iPad to stop functioning. Quit (shut down) apps. Here is how:

• Double press Home button, if you own an iPad without a Home button swipe up from the Home screen.
• This action will bring up the fast app switcher
• Then swipe up on the app cars. Note that this does not remove any app data. Note you can swipe from left-to-right or right-to-left to navigate.

Update your iPad

Some bugs may cause your iPad to freeze up. And Apple releases updates often to fix these bugs. So make sure that your iPad is running the latest version of the iOS software. You can update your iPad easily by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

See also: iPhone black screen?

Turn off some features

Some of the iOS features may be slowing down your iPad. Especially Background App Refresh and Automatic Downloads. Try disabling these features to see if this fixes your problem. Here is how:

• On your iPad, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle this off.
• On your iPad, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > and toggle off Automatic Downloads.

Charge your iPad

When your iPad is low on battery, iOS will try to increase performance by minimizing some system operations. This may cause your iPad to freeze. Simply charge your iPad. First connect your iPad to the USB cable, and then plug into a power outlet.

Not enough space?

How much free data storage space is left on your iPad? When your iPad is low on free space, your iPad may not function properly. Go to Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage to check your usage. Find the apps that take up the most space. You may want to remove them. You may also want to delete the apps you do not need or want. You may also want to transfer your photos or videos to your computer to free up space.

See also: Flashing Apple logo?

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Since last update my iPad 6th gen freezes constantly especially as soon as I get to entering a password and often before, it wont allow me to create any passwords on any sites. So my iPad is useless, I cant purchase anything online with it, I cant join any memberships because I cant fill out any forms.

I have the same issue and have just noticed something… As usual, I was in a meeting on MS Teams and using about 2 other applications at the same time. Then it suddenly crashed and I was logged out of all my applications. What I have noticed this time, that it crashed at the exact moment where the Night/Day modus changes (white background changed to black background). Do anybody thinks it can be related?

Best Regards AK

I have had this problem from the moment I purchased iPad Pro 2018. Safari keeps giving me the “unable to reach the website” or something. Then I go into Chrome and try the same website, most of the time, I am able to reach the site. I would not mind using ios Chrome but Chrome doesn’t even fully support desktop mode, so it is a crap. I think Apple really needs to improve Safari. Deleting history, cookies, resetting network doesn’t help at all and even rebooting doesn’t seem to work. I tried factory resets but no longer do it because it doesn’t work. It is either a flaw in Safari or Google sabotaging Apple devices. My friends using Macbooks seem to be having the same problem

I have a iPad Pro and it keeps getting stuck while I’m in my apps. And Sometimes I can’t even close the apps I paid so much money on this iPad Pro I keep force restarting the iPad Pro but it keeps doing the same thing

I have had the same problem for about a year… a 2nd gen iPad Pro 12.9. I tried everything on the internet..no help. I started going to settings and just tried turning off various features just desperately hoping something would. Something finally did. When I set notification previews to NEVER, it seems to have done the trick. Give it a try… maybe it’ll work for someone else too! It was driving me nuts!

Yes thank you Brian. It has been driving me crazy. I was even thinking about just buying another one.

I have a new IPad Air and it has been freezing since new. Made lots of call to Apple and nothing worked. Tried this tip and it appears to have resolved the problem. Thank you.

My iPad started freezing up AFTER my last update. I have noticed it shows up when playing games on pch, when searching in Safari.

I have two iPads. I bought them at the same time. One of them has to be restarted every day because apps freeze and restarting it temporarily fixes the problem. The other iPad has zero problems. Same Wi-Fi, same age (about 2 years), same updates. It’s like having two identical cars but one is a lemon.

I restart 20+ times a day as it freezes constantly. Have brought in for repair and all tests say no problem…

Never have more than 3-4 apps or windows open, plenty of storage. No specific app seems to be culprit. Baffled and frustrated. Especially as we are stuck at home for months and my computer is in another city…GRRR Apple get it together.

If I get stuck in an app that has frozen and the Home Button won’t let me exit the app, I found a way to unfreeze the iPad without a restart using Siri. I haven’t seen this anywhere on the Web, I’ve never seen it on any list of Siri commands. I just tried it, and it works every time. If pressing the Home button gives no response and your app is frozen, if you hold down the Home button Siri will come up (if that doesn’t happen then you really are stuck and this won’t work. You’ll need to restart.) But if Siri does come up and asks how she can help you, just say, “Clear memory”. Siri will close and bring you back to your Home Screen and out of your app. You can then close the frozen app from the app list that comes up when you double click the now-working Home button. It has worked for me every time that the iPad froze due to low memory conditions or a simply crashed app. As I said, I haven’t seen this anywhere, I believe myself to be the discover of a previously unknown Siri command! Hope it works for you.

Yes it seems to work. Thank you

So detailed guide to fix frozen iPad, if all tips above don’t work, you can use Eelphone iOS System Repair to fix a frozen iPad.

These tips are for iPads with basic to zero problems and does not address the real problem. I’m on my 3rd IPad Pro because after 3-5 months the screen starts freezing and keys stop working. The problem is intermittent as it comes and goes but gets more frequent over time. So far none of the options listed here have any effect on this problem and Apple hasn’t addressed to my knowledge but 1000s of owners have reported this to Apple and there complaints are in the forum. It’s no secret Apple has had issues in the last decade or so. I had an iPhone 6 Plus that seemed to be possessed. It would hit keys on its own, turn on YouTube in the middle of the night, send text to my contacts that made no sense u til it was completely un useable. I lost money on it and then eventually Apple recognized the issue. So now I’m in the same boat. I’m happy with Apple for the most part but horribly dissatisfied with the software issues and lack of compliance. This iPad will likely be my last Apple product seeing as how they seem to have issues more frequently and affecting more devices.

MY IPAD AIR2019 keeps freezing tried all the fix options to no avail .any ideas ?

What a great solver. Also supplies clear easy to understand information. Very helpful. Thanks😀

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• Setup basics
• Make your iPad your own
• Keep in touch with friends and family
• Customize your workspace
• Do more with Apple Pencil
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• Turn on and set up iPad
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• Set up cellular service
• Connect to the internet
• Sign in with Apple ID
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• Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
• Learn the meaning of the status icons
• Charge the battery
• Show the battery percentage
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• Use Low Power Mode to save battery life
• Read and bookmark the user guide
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn advanced gestures
• Adjust the volume
• Find your apps in App Library
• Switch between apps
• Zoom an app to fill the screen
• Quit and reopen an app
• Drag and drop
• Open two items in Split View
• Switch an app window to Slide Over
• View an app’s windows and workspaces
• Multitask with Picture in Picture
• Move, resize, and organize windows
• Access features from the Lock Screen
• Perform quick actions
• Search on iPad
• Get information about your iPad
• View or change cellular data settings
• Travel with iPad
• Change or turn off sounds
• Create a custom Lock Screen
• Change the wallpaper
• Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
• Customize the text size and zoom setting
• Change the name of your iPad
• Change the date and time
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• Listen to audiobooks
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• Use multiple calendars
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• See the world clock
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• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
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• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
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• Take a Live Photo
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• Use other apps during a call
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• View participants in a grid
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• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
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• Apply consistent styles
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• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
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• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
• Organize places in My Guides
• Delete significant locations
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Animate messages
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
• Download Apple News+ issues
• Solve crossword puzzles
• Search for news stories
• Save stories in News for later
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
• Create and format notes
• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Create Quick Notes
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Export or print notes
• Change Notes settings
• Delete, share, or copy a photo
• View and edit Photo Booth photos in the Photos app
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit Cinematic videos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, and share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs with Tab Groups
• View your tabs from another device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark a website
• Bookmark a website as a favorite
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Watch multiple live sports streams
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Change Siri settings
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time for yourself
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
• Set up Screen Time for a family member
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Manage payment cards and activity
• Power adapter and charge cable
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Use headphone audio-level features
• Apple Pencil compatibility
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation)
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C)
• Enter text with Scribble
• Draw with Apple Pencil
• Take and mark up a screenshot with Apple Pencil
• Quickly write notes
• Preview tools and controls with Apple Pencil hover
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• iPad keyboards
• Switch between keyboards
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• Connect Magic Trackpad
• Trackpad gestures
• Change trackpad settings
• Connect a mouse
• Mouse actions and gestures
• Change mouse settings
• External storage devices
• Bluetooth accessories
• Apple Watch with Fitness+
• Share your internet connection
• Make and receive phone calls
• Use iPad as a second display for Mac
• Use iPad as a webcam
• Use a keyboard and mouse or trackpad across your Mac and iPad
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPad and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPad
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPad and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Enlarge text by hovering
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPad when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Use VoiceOver for images and videos
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Use an eye-tracking device
• Adjust how iPad responds to your touch
• Auto-answer calls
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Adjust the top or Home button
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Adjust Apple Pencil settings
• Control a nearby Apple device
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT
• Flash the LED for alerts
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get Live Captions (beta)
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Use Guided Access
• Use built-in privacy and security protections
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Control access to information on the Lock Screen
• Keep your Apple ID secure
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords
• Automatically fill in strong passwords
• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPad on or off

Force restart iPad

• Update iPadOS
• Back up iPad
• Return iPad settings to their defaults
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPad
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Apple and the environment
• Class 1 Laser information
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iPadOS
• ENERGY STAR compliance statement

If iPad isn’t responding, and you can’t restart it by turning if off then on , try forcing it to restart.

Note: If iPad doesn’t restart after you try these steps, see the Apple Support article If your iPad won’t turn on or is frozen . Or if your iPad isn’t working as expected after you restart it, see the iPad Support website .

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.

Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.

Press and hold the top button.

When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.