Private Browser windows don't restore from last session (macOS 12.6.3 / Safari 16.3)

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Private Browser windows don't restore from last session (macOS 12.6.3 / Safari 16.3)

I updated to macOS 12.6.3 this past week, and I'm seeing a new issue where private browser windows do not restore when quitting/relaunching Safari. My "Safari opens with" preference is set to "All windows from last session" (not "All non-private windows from last session"). I use private windows exclusively, and this has always worked as expected until this update.

Is anyone else seeing this issue or have suggestions on a fix?

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 03:55 PM

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evan.v

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Feb 21, 2023 07:30 AM in response to Mitch Cohen

I do have exactly the same issue, I basically lost about 30 tabs with this update. And I can't restore them because I use Safari in private mode only.

Now I basically loose all my tabs with every restart of the Mac, which is unacceptable. On the other hand I don't wann make the compromise on the privacy part.

Yet I haven't see a fix or workaround for this.

macOS 12.6.3 / Safari 16.3

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Feb 7, 2023 01:10 PM in response to Mitch Cohen

Hi Mitch Cohen,

Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.

Based on the details you have shared, we'd recommend contact Apple Support for a deeper dive.

Have a fantastic day!

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Mitch Cohen Author

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Mar 2, 2023 12:20 PM in response to evan.v

Thanks - good to know I'm not alone, I suppose.

I filed a bug with Apple. If you happen to be a developer or otherwise have access to Feedback Assistant, you can file a duplicate of FB11991625.

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Private Browser windows don't restore from last session (macOS 12.6.3 / Safari 16.3)

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