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Since updating to iOS 13.4.1, I'm no longer able to select text in a browser, in order to copy and paste it. I can select, copy, and paste in other apps such as iMessage, email, Notes, etc. But, just now when I'm in a browser, reading an article from which I want to copy and paste text. Sadly, after some searching online, I can't find anyone else complaining about this issue. I have an iPhone SE, with the latest update.
iPhone SE, iOS 13
I have this issue too. My sister does also. This is BS and needs to be fixed ASAP. Unfortunately for me this is a feature that I used 1000 times a day. How do I go back to the previous version of iOS?
I have this issue too. My sister does also. This is BS and needs to be fixed ASAP. Unfortunately for me this is a feature that I used 1000 times a day. How do I go back to the previous version of iOS?
It can’t be an update fix because if I restart my phone I then see the copy/paste tabs and can copy. But I have to restart in the middle of doing work to get the phone to copy. Mine has nothing to do with apps or Amazon. It’s text messages, fb messenger or anything where I try to copy
the fuck apple why would u change it. **** used to be so fucking easy now it takes multiple minutes to paste like tf? nobody complained and y’all dumb fucks decided to change it
So, I think it is an app issue. Not just Facebook, but other apps, as well. I've notice I'm able to select, copy and paste text while in some apps, but not in others. For instance, I cannot even select text in the Google News app, but I can in most other apps. I can now select text (and copy and paste) in third party browsers, where I once wasn't able to before. So, it does seem like either Apple is working on it, or the app developers are figuring out it's an issue with their own apps. My suggestion would be to alert both the app developer and Apple, and then patiently wait. It worked for me.
I’ve tried rebooting, updating and sitting there patiently trying various touch possibilities.
Occasionally (1 in appr 40 touch attempts) it works, at random.
User level:
Level 1
I called Apple and the copy and paste feature is really easier. Instead of holding your finger over what you want to copy, you just double tap it to highlight, then cut and paste as before.
Hello OkieInCO,
I understand you're no longer able to copy text in your web browser since updating to iOS 13.4.1. I'd like to see if I can help you out with this.
What exactly happens when you try to copy text? Do you see a menu appear with a Copy option, or does the menu not appear at all? Which web browser are you using? If you're using a web browser other than Safari, try copying text in Safari and see if you're able to past it. Try going to the following website on your iPhone and see if it will allow you to copy text there: Type and edit text on iPhone.
If you're using a third-party web browser, install any available updates for it: Update apps or use automatic downloads. Also, restart your iPhone: Restart your iPhone. Test out copying and pasting text afterwards.
Respond back if the issue persists.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care.
I found a solution that worked for me!! I posted the details in this thread...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251819356?page=10
Now I can copy and paste with no issues! I just wish i knew about this solution sooner!
I reboot my phone each day, but the problem developed a few weeks ago now, with the latest update. I tried update again. It hasn’t helped.
Thanks, Brenden. This was helpful. I was able to select and copy in the Safari browser, but not in the third party browser where I experienced the problem to begin with. So, I've notified the developers of that browser, to let them know of the bug. Hopefully, they'll discover I'm not the only one with the problem, and will push out a fix. Thanks, again.
Hello OkieInCO,
It sounds like you have narrowed it down to being an issue only with that particular third-party browser. Contacting the app developers is a great step to take towards getting this resolved. You may want to also consider deleting the app and redownloading it again as this sometimes fixes issues as well. Have a great rest of your day!
Cheers!
Yes, thanks Chris. I've already deleted and re-installed the app to see if that solved the issue, but it didn't. So, it seems pretty clear that the third party app has an issue with the latest iOS update. I've reported it to them, and received a "real person" reply. We'll see if they can clear it up.
Thanks, again.
I constantly try to to copy and paste a text message I typed or even received. I can seemingly copy, but paste does not appear in menu after tapping where i want to paste. I have to restart phone 50-75% of the time I try to paste my own texts. I have iphone 11 using iOS 13.4
Unfortunately, or fortunately, that's not the issue I'm having. Primarily, it's an issue when copying and pasting from other apps, such as third party browsers other than Safari. I'm able to copy and paste in my text messages, Apple Notes, and some other note taking apps.
Brenden,
I just swapped out my iPhone 6 for the SE. On the Amazon app they give you tracking but not much detail for the tracking so I like to copy and then paste into my browser to tracking via USPS or whichever carrier they decide to use for shipping. Just so happens I was in the middle of an order when I swapped my phone out. I still have the 6 and I am able to click the tracking number, the entire number is highlighted, and then I can go from there. However, on the SE, I cannot click the number. When I try, nothing happens. No cursor, no highlighted text, no nothing. I cannot select anything. Not sure what is going on since they are both on the same IOS. Thanks for your help.
Can't Select Text to Copy and Paste
