Safari developer tools not working anymore

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Safari developer tools not working anymore

Since I updated to MacOS 10.15.14 and later to MacOS 10.15.15, Safari developer tools stopped working.

The first time I open developer tools by right clicking -> inspect element, or cmd+alt+I, or even from the menu, nothing happens and developer tools doesn't appear. If I do it for a second time, then they appear, but they stay blank as it can be seen in the attached screenshot.

It is impossible to use developer tools. I have also tried to use developer tools with a remote iPhone, but the result is the same.

Is there any solution our there?

Many thanks in advance

PS: Tried to uninstall adBlocker, but same problem happens

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 12:46 AM

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Answer 1

sterling r

Community Specialist

Jun 16, 2020 4:03 PM in response to marcruiz

Hi marcruiz,

Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like Inspect Element does not work in Safari. There are a couple things you can try that may be able to help. I would recommend you read these articles and use them to help troubleshoot the issue. Disable plug-ins and extensions and see if the issue persists.

Change Extensions preferences on Mac

If you need to disable or block a Safari plug-in on Mac

Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.

Cheers.

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Answer 2

chris_g1

Community Specialist

Jul 1, 2020 3:58 PM in response to marcruiz

Hey marcruiz,

Since it is working in a guest user we can isolate it to something user specific. It may be a login item, does it happen if you try it using safe mode?

How to use safe mode on your Mac

Take care.

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Answer 3

marcruiz Author

Level 1

9 points

Jun 18, 2020 8:16 AM in response to rose_10

Hi!

I tried to creare a guest user and with the guest user, Developer Tools is working fine.

Is there any way to fix it for my user?

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Answer 4

Eric Root

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685,293 points

Jul 2, 2020 12:52 PM in response to marcruiz

If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply. After pasting the report in a PasteBin page, go to the top of the page, and copy the address in the URL bar. Paste that in a new reply. Pastebin.

Etrecheck – System Information.

Web site version if required. https://etrecheck.com

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Answer 5

Eric Root

Level 10

685,293 points

Jul 3, 2020 12:36 PM in response to marcruiz

You are welcome. It may not help, but try running/posting the Etrecheck report in your normal account. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply. After pasting the report in a PasteBin page, go to the top of the page, and copy the address in the URL bar. Paste that in a new reply. Pastebin.

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