Safari won’t upload via file selection

Suddenly Safari upload stopped working. I have tried everything: restarting, deleting cookies and cache, uploading flash and java, javascript is ok, permissions are ok, sos disk utility is ok. The upload does work via drag and drop and the upload by file selection does work on other browsers like Chrome, but when trying to upload something on any site by file selection on Safari the button does not work and the selection window doesn’t even appear. Help please... I’m already four hours in this 😥 and I do not want to upgrade to the latest OS right now. It is timely...

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 1:38 PM

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Nov 19, 2020 12:42 PM in response to jeffone8

Well when it is asking too much to install the original macOS then installing an update of the update comes out as almost the same, doesn't it?


I have no clue if Apple quality services is listening to bug reports, but it is important to actually be helpful with identifying and describing bugs.


To lament bugs is common, it helps a bit to vent, but it solves nothing. Basically the more people are reporting the same bug or issue on the feedback page the more likely it is that it is elevated to someone who decides it is worth solving.


Bugs fall into several categories. Some are urgent, pressing and need many resources, some are medium, some are small, some are tiny and not severe. To actually dedicate resources to a task you need to convince people that it is worth it.

So file a bug report please and also inform the service department about being stressed and nerved and feeling let down and experiencing sub par treatment.


But there is a more easy option too: Visit an Apple store near you and ask at the Genius Bar politely if anybody will revert the buggy Safari14.01 update for you. If somebody does it you'll feel fine. If they fail you can mention the above options.

But I know your initial question must remain unanswered. I do not know if a solution to that specific issue is in the works, or if it ever will.

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