iOS 17 and Safari, Safari url/search bar stops working

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iOS 17 and Safari, Safari url/search bar stops working

Using Safari on iOS has become increasingly frustrating lately. Sometimes when using Safari on iOS, the search bar at the bottom stops working, I can type a search or a URL but when I hit enter, nothing happens. I can choose bookmarks, or previous sites or recommended sites from the new tab window and nothing will happen, the previous page loaded remains where it is. I have to either force close safari or restart the device to get things working. Am I the only person this is happening to? Is there an explanation for this that I am missing? Im running 17.0.2 on a 14 Pro 128GB

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 06:08 AM

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aasterisk17

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Jan 7, 2024 01:00 AM in response to JJRASC

I don't think you understand the issue we're having. Unless you type an actual url into the bar, neither safari nor DuckDuckGo will work. The blue loading bar starts and then just stops at less than a quarter of an inch.

These weird suggestions you made don't apply to the problem at all. It's so frustrating to come onto this forum, because half of these "community specialist" answers are either inadequate or cut-n-paste-sounding nonsense.

DO BETTER APPLE.

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Mar 10, 2024 09:50 AM in response to TBOS79

I deleted safari from Home Screen. it will remain in library. when I reinstalled from library it cleared the problem.

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JJRASC

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Oct 2, 2023 12:07 PM in response to TBOS79

Hello TBOS79,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Please start with these troubleshooting suggestions if an app on your iPhone is not loading as you would expect: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open.

This next article provides specific recommendations for troubleshooting issues in Safari: If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

It can also be helpful to restart and update your iPhone again after the troubleshooting above has been completed.

Please contact Apple Support directly if you continue to notice any unexpected behavior: Apple Support.

All the best!

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iOS 17 and Safari, Safari url/search bar stops working

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