iOS 15.7 and safari desktop site requests broken

I use win and have had no problems editing my site with my iPad until today after updating to iOS 15.7 I get a error saying the browser isn’t supported….. what changed as it still works on my other iPad that hasn’t been updated?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 03:35 PM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2022 10:21 AM

Safari is an integral element of iOS/iPadOS - and cannot be updated independently of the OS. 


If your iPad has been updated to the most recent version supported by your iPad (the model and installed version of iOS have not been declared), then Safari is as up-to-date as is possible.


However, some websites incorrectly identify your iOS/iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - of which their are two - these being Desktop and Mobile. It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.


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Sep 16, 2022 10:21 AM in response to safaristu

Safari is an integral element of iOS/iPadOS - and cannot be updated independently of the OS. 


If your iPad has been updated to the most recent version supported by your iPad (the model and installed version of iOS have not been declared), then Safari is as up-to-date as is possible.


However, some websites incorrectly identify your iOS/iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - of which their are two - these being Desktop and Mobile. It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.


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