can't use safari when off wifi, getting error of "blocked by 'primary'"

Everytime my iphone 12 is off of wifi, I find that my phone is unable to connect to safari to search for anything. Each time I recieve the error of "blocked by 'primary'" and I am unable to search previous websites or previously opened tabs. I have cleared my cookies and data, and have restarted my phone multiple times and still receive this error. All other cellular data using apps still work, just not safari. I have checked that cellular data is on, as well as checked that my VPN is off (I have even removed it from my phone) and still get this error. My carrier is T-Mobile if this is helpful information.

iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on May 8, 2024 9:21 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2024 10:11 PM

My girlfriend was having this exact problem. We were very confused and tried everything. Turns out it wasn’t an Apple problem but a Google problem. She switched her main browser in settings to Yahoo and Safari began working just fine again. Hope this helps!

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can't use safari when off wifi, getting error of "blocked by 'primary'"

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