If Safari crashes on iPhone 6/6s/7 or iPad after iOS 11 upgrade, this tip offers you 4 methods to fix the Safari not working problem on iOS 11.
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Safari is not working on my iPhone, and it's not opening any links. I tried to reinstall safari but can not and also I tried to change the default browser on my phone but can not! Please help!
- A User from Apple Community
With plenty of bookmarks and browsing history in Safari, you have been accustomed to using the built-in app for browsing. Honestly you are not alone when it comes to the Safari problems. Piles of complaints have told us that Safari app proves to be not working on iPhone 6/6s/7 or iPad after updating to the latest iOS 11. When launched, Safari crashes, shows blank page, gets stuck or remains unresponsive. What a mess! To end your headache, we collect some efficient solutions to fix the Safari not working on iPhone or iPad on iOS 11.
1. Try a Different Network
Firstly ensure your network connection is OK, no matter cellular network or Wi-Fi. For Wi-Fi users, check DNS settings and whether your router is correctly connected to Internet. If something wrong, change another network.
2. Restart Your iPhone 6/6s/7
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears > Drag the slide bar to turn your iPhone 6/6s/7 off > Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until you see the Apple logo.
3. Reset All Settings
This method won’t cause your apps or data lost, but you’ll need to enter your Wi-Fi password again. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Setting.
4. Clear Safari History & Data
On your iPhone 6/6s/7, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data > Clear. When the Safari history and data is cleaned, power your iPhone down. Then restart your iPhone and launch Safari again.
You must know the fact that this way will delete Safari history, cookies and other browsing data from your iPhone 6/6s/7. But thanks to Primo iPhone Data Recovery, you are able to get them back. For more details, please see bonus tip below.
Primo iPhone Data Recovery is an iOS data recovery application, specializing in retrieving various deleted or lost iPhone/iPad/iPod touch files and data, including Safari bookmark, Safari history, contacts, notes, messages, photos, etc. When recovering Safari bookmark and history on iPhone 6/6s/7, you have 3 options. You can retrieve them directly from iPhone; also, you are allowed to get them back with iTunes or iCloud backup. Now see the example:
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How to Recover Safari Bookmark & History on iPhone – Step 1
Step 2. Check both Safari Bookmark & Safari History > Click Recover.
How to Retrieve Safari Bookmark & History on iPhone – Step 2
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