Why does the iPad Safari browser crash when using Google AdWords?

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Why does the iPad Safari browser crash when using Google AdWords?

Hi,

I have recently brought an iPad and am having problems whenever I try and use the Google AdWords desktop interface.

I am able to login and start seeing the campaign info as far as individual ad groups but when I try going further it crashes Safari - the screen goes black and it returns to the iPad home.

I contacted Google and they have told me to use the mobile version of AdWords which is nowhere near as good as the desktop version and has limited functionality. For me it is not an option.

There does seem to be some sort of error somewhere as I am able to initially login and the desktop interface looks fine and usable until it crashes.

Could this be a browser issue?
Does anybody have any news/advice on this matter?

Thanks

REF: AdWords login - https://adwords.google.com/select/main?cmd=Login

iPad, iPhone OS 3.1.3

Posted on Jun 15, 2010 7:47 AM

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plarkin

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Jun 15, 2010 7:58 AM in response to Harps_Sohal

You previously responded to another thread on this same topic...just curious why you felt it necessary to start a new thread.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2445551&tstart=45

Did you try one of the other browsers available for the iPad? iCab, Atomic, A1 Perfect, Opera, etc.

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Harps_Sohal Author

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Jun 28, 2010 5:55 AM in response to plarkin

Hi

I tried the other browsers but no luck. I was advised to do this.

Thanks

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DaveM-SB

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Aug 16, 2010 4:21 PM in response to Harps_Sohal

Try AlwaysOnPC - it allows you to view the original desktop version of any website (its really a VNC app accessing a virtual PC that runs Firefox, Open Office and other apps).

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Apr 11, 2011 1:30 PM in response to Harps_Sohal

Download Atomic Web for .99. All I use it for is adwords and it works just fine.

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Answer 5

Oct 27, 2011 2:58 PM in response to Harps_Sohal

Hey guys,

Its possible, visit

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2445551?answerId=16548409022#16548409022

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Mar 27, 2012 2:58 PM in response to Harps_Sohal

Dear Apple people

I just bought an iMac 2 weeks ago, my first iOS, been working on PC only. Im happy I finally did it!

I also just bought the iPad 3, and also got the iPad 2.

I work a lot with Google Adwords and it was a big disappointment that the desktop view for Google Adwords crashes on safari browser on iPad. Since I would like to update my campaigns often, the iPad would be the perfect tool - mobile and always quick and nearby.

Anyways I GOT IT TO WORK!

If I open and load desktop view of Google Adwords in one tab in the browser it crashes,,, BUT if I open a tab with any web site, and in a second Tab open desktop view of Google Adwords, it doesnt crash..... ?! Perfect. Weird. But Perfect.

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JCTampa

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Mar 3, 2014 11:34 AM in response to SEO System

This is very close to my problem. When I first bought iPad2 I could work in AdWords for a period of time and then it would crash out. Now I can't access any AdWords account, at all. Same goes for my iPhone5.

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