Can’t find privacy browsing in iPadOS 15.1 Safari

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Craw1947 Author

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Can’t find privacy browsing in iPadOS 15.1 Safari

I’ve read all the instructions I can find, but my Safari does not match what they all refer to. My Safari looks exactly like the old Safari. The only difference is 4 boxes in upper right corner instead of two. Clicking on it just shows the open tabs, and the + to open a new tab, but no way to enter private mode. Clicking on the double AA has nothing about private mode. In Settings, Safari’s tab section has the Separate tab bar/compact selection, open in background, and close tabs. That’s all. Long press does nothing.

I’m at a loss any ideas?

iPad, 15

Posted on Nov 22, 2021 5:44 PM

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Answer 1

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LotusPilot

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Nov 23, 2021 4:00 PM in response to Craw1947

The instructions you have received relate to iPadOS13/14. The method used to access Private Browsing has changed slightly in iPadOS15; the support page has yet to catch-up.

To access Private Browsing in iPadOS15, it is necessary to first summon the Safari Sidebar using the button at upper left of the screen [1] - and from the menu tap the Private toggle button [2].

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Eric--F

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Nov 23, 2021 12:44 PM in response to Craw1947

Hi, Craw1947, and thanks for reaching out. We see you're having issues activating private browsing on your iPad. We will be glad to help you out.

To turn on Private Browsing, you'll need to follow the steps outlined here: Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPad

We hope this helps you out.

Cheers!

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Craw1947 Author

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Nov 23, 2021 3:40 PM in response to Eric--F

Perhaps you missed the part where I said I couldn’t do that because my Safari does not have that. Please note the upper right corner. Any other ideas?

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Craw1947 Author

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Nov 23, 2021 3:41 PM in response to Craw1947

Also, every time I try to reply I get this. Signing in again doesn’t help.

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Can’t find privacy browsing in iPadOS 15.1 Safari

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