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Can I update Safari on my iPad.

Can I update Safari on my iPad?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Feb 12, 2021 6:14 AM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2021 6:21 AM

Yes - and no. Please read on...


Safari is an integral element of iOS/iPadOS - and cannot be updated independently of the OS. If your iPad has been updated to the most recent version supported by your iPad, then Safari is as up-to-date as is possible.


However, some websites incorrectly identify your iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - and incorrectly report that Safari is out of date. Safari has two modes of operation - these being Desktop and Mobile.


It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.

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Feb 12, 2021 6:21 AM in response to Kvjean

Yes - and no. Please read on...


Safari is an integral element of iOS/iPadOS - and cannot be updated independently of the OS. If your iPad has been updated to the most recent version supported by your iPad, then Safari is as up-to-date as is possible.


However, some websites incorrectly identify your iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - and incorrectly report that Safari is out of date. Safari has two modes of operation - these being Desktop and Mobile.


It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.

Can I update Safari on my iPad.

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