Fix for Safari Not Working in iPhone

The iOS devices are compatible for other web browsers and support the internet software, still, Safari, an inbuilt web browser developed by Apple, has remained a favorite among the iOS device holders. Although the fantastic internet software is developed by one of the most reputed and innovative company, still Safari become troublesome while it launched to browse something on the internet. Safari might not work or load a page as it crashed without reason and it could give too much of frustration. Let’s see how to fix the problem and make Safari browse the internet again for you. The reason could be a data entered in the iOS device, and the app is frozen or crashed.

Here, how to fix Safari is not working in iPhone

1.    Disable Search engine Suggestions

·         Go to Settings and tap Apps.

·         Go to Safari and tap to turn off Search Engine Suggestions.

2.    Update your Device

·         Updating your device software can remove the Safari problem.

·         Go to Settings and tap on General.

·         Tap and open Software Update.

·         Select Download and Install.

3.    Device Restore

·         Restoring the factory settings or the backup will work for sure.

·         Launch Settings and tap General.

·         Scroll down to open Reset and tap Erase All Content and Settings.

·         Enter the passcode if asked.

·         Now, tap Erase iPhone and confirm.

·         If asked, then enter Apple ID password and tap Erase.

·         To restore from backup, make sure you have made it already.

·         The latest version of iTunes is needed in your desktop system.

·         Launch iTunes in computer and connect the iOS device with it.

·         Your device will appear on the left menu, select it.

·         In the window, click Restore iPhone/iPad.

·         Click Restore to confirm.

·         iTunes will clean up the phone and install iOS latest version.

4.    Change your Network Settings

·         A network error can cause problems in Safari.

·         To solve the problem, go to Settings and tap Wi-Fi.

·         Tap to turn Wifi off and wait for a few seconds.

·         Now, turn it on.

·         Go to Cellular in Settings menu and tap Cellular Data to turn it off.

·         Wait again and turn it back on.

·         If the problem persists in both, then go to General in the Settings menu.

·         Select Reset Network Settings.

5.    Reboot your Device

·         Before following any steps, it would be beneficial to restart your iOS device.

·         Sometimes, a simple restart arranges the files in order and fixes the problem which cannot be solved by complicated methods.

·         Hold the power button of your device swipe left to power off

·         Wait for a few seconds and hold the power button and the phone will switch on.

Safari is a favorite among the iOS device users, but the problem of not loading anything can be frustrating. But the steps are effective enough to troubleshoot the issue. Don’t forget that if you are restoring your phone, then you must have the latest version of iTunes in your Mac or computer. As you have troubleshot the issue, you can browse anything on your Safari web browser.

David Martin is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at www.norton.com/setup.