iOS: Problems with Safari - what to do?

Problems with Safari can occur under iOS 8.2. Under the iOS 8.2 operating system version, some users report problems with the Apple browser. In our practical tip you can read proposed solutions to this problem.

Troubleshooting: Clear Safari website data on iOS

First of all, you should restore Safari by clearing website data, clearing the cache and clearing cookies.

1. Press "Settings" on your iPhone.
2. Now scroll down and then press "Safari".
3. In the window that opens, scroll down until the option "Clear history and website data" appears. Click this option to restore Safari.
4. Now press the homescreen button twice to open the multitasking window.
5. End the Safari app and the settings with a swipe gesture upwards.
6. Also restart your iPhone by pressing the power and homescreen buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.

Problem not solved: restore iPhone under iOS 8.2

If the first step didn't help, you should try to restore your iPhone. Note that this step will delete all data from your iPhone. You should therefore back up your data via backup before starting.

Safari alternative: Install another iOS browser

If these suggested solutions don't help, you should try using an alternative browser from another manufacturer. Here are some apps to choose from:

• For example, try the Mercury Web Browser. These offer an ad blocker and a selection of themes that can be installed.
• The Opera Mini web browser also does a good job. Among other things, this has a video accelerator, which is to save the consumption of data traffic.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to restore Safari tabs that were closed on iOS 8.