I have video links on my web pages that stopped opening and playing apparently since iOS 16. iOS devices up to 15.7.5 will play them fine, so do macOS desktops. It affects both Vimeo and you tube links on my iPhone and iPad. See example below.
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iPhone 4s, iOS 9
Hi Birtedirk,
Let's follow the guidance below which can help get this resolved:
"Connect to a different network
Try to load a website, like www.apple.com, using cellular data. If you don't have cellular data, connect to a different Wi-Fi network and then load the website.
If you're using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), check your VPN settings. If you have a VPN turned on, some apps or websites might block content from loading.
Restart your device
Turn off your device and turn it on again.
Clear website data
You can clear website data occasionally to improve Safari performance.
Turn on JavaScript
Turn on JavaScript if it's not already on.
Get more help
If the issue continues and only affects a certain website or webpage, check if you have Private Relay turned on. You can temporarily turn off Private Relay in iCloud Settings. If Safari still doesn't load websites and you tried all of these steps, contact the website developer for more help."
If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Cheers.
Hi Birtedirk,
Thanks so much for following up with us. Since the issue is still occurring, we'd like to get you in touch with Apple Support for further assistance.
You may be able to reach them here: Get Support
Take care.
Hi Neill,
tried all your suggestions: nothing worked. Prior to iOS 16 everything worked fine, with or without VPN, on different WiFi networks or on cellular only. Now - nothing.
it looks like it is iOS 16 that is causing the issue, because apple devices prior to that iOS work all fine.
thanks,
Dirk
I had the same issue and went to Safari settings on my iPhone and unclicked Block Pop-ups and now it works fine. I hope this helps!
web videos not loading in ios 16
