Sync bookmarks

When I am on Safari for both iPhone and iPad I won’t to edit my bookmarks. I cannot do it because it always says syncing bookmarks. Does anyone know why it is doing this. Also how to edit bookmarks would be helpful.

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 12:18 AM

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Jan 14, 2023 10:45 AM in response to LuvBebeForever

Hello LuvBebeForever,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!


You mentioned having trouble editing bookmarks. Does this only seem to happen when both devices are in use at the same time or are you unable to edit them any time?


Are you using these steps to attempt to edit them? Bookmark a website in Safari on iPhone - Apple Support


Which OS version are you running on both your iPhone and iPad? You can check that in Settings > General > About.


This info can help narrow down what may be happening and what options you have.


Cheers!

Jan 18, 2023 08:41 AM in response to LuvBebeForever

LuvBebeForever,


Got it. We'd like to provide you with a few steps that may allow your bookmarks to sync properly and allow you to edit them:


"Before you get started

  • Check the System Status page to see if there are known issues affecting iCloud Bookmarks, since your device might not be the cause of your issue.
  • Make sure your date and time settings on your iOS device or Mac are correct. You can easily fix issues caused by incorrect date and time settings by entering the right information.
  • To help make sure that you don't lose important information, make copies of your Bookmarks
  • If your bookmarks don't display in the same order across all of your devices, check how many bookmarks are in the folder. If the folder contains more than 500 bookmarks, the order of bookmarks might not be the same on all devices.

If you need to access a bookmark that you deleted within the last 30 days, you can recover it from iCloud.com. Click Settings, and under Advanced, click Restore Bookmarks.

Learn more if you need help using iCloud Tabs.


iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

After each step, check to see if the issue still exists.


Turn on Bookmarks and update your device


Check your Internet connection

  1. Open Safari and go to www.apple.com. If you can't connect to the Internet, your iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List* won't update in the Safari app. Get help with your Internet connection.
  2. Open a secure website from your iOS device to see if you can access ports 80 and 443. Safari requires access to port 443 to push updates between iCloud and your devices.

* Reading List is only supported on iOS and macOS devices.


Check your account details

Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID that you're using on your other supported devices. Tap Settings > [your name].


Restart Safari

Close and restart the Safari app on your iOS device. If you're not sure know how to close Safari, follow these steps.


Turn off iCloud Bookmarks and turn it back on

  1. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
  2. Turn off Safari. 
  3. You can choose Delete from My [device] if your data exists on one or more of your computers. Otherwise, choose Keep on My [device].
  4. Wait a few minutes, then turn on Safari again.


Restart your device

Restart your device. If you're not sure how to do this, follow these steps.


More details here: If your iCloud or Safari bookmarks aren’t syncing


If the issue persists, we suggest that you reach out to Apple directly. You can follow this link to connect with them: Get Support


Have a wonderful day!

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