iCloud tabs not working in Safari on iOS devices, while Reading list and bookmarks sync just fine.

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iCloud tabs not working in Safari on iOS devices, while Reading list and bookmarks sync just fine.

iphone 11 shows the open tabs on my 10.5" ipad Pro, but my iPad Pro only shows 30 old tabs from my iPhone that are not open. Some of these tabs are over a year old. It never shows the tabs that are actually open.

Bookmarks and reading lists update.

Both devices are on newest OS.

I've tried turning off iCloud Safari and back on, both keeping and deleting the local items, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

Posted on Nov 29, 2021 11:43 AM

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JovonaP.

Community Specialist

Nov 30, 2021 10:20 AM in response to johnsoax75

Hello johnsoax75,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities We understand that iCloud Tabs aren't working as expected with your iPhone 11 and iPad Pro. You've done a great job trying to get this resolved. We're happy to help.

Are you using Private Browsing on your iPhone? If so, iCloud Tabs won't share with the iPad Pro. Take a look at the following resource for more information on using and exiting Private Browsing: Browse privately in Safari on iPhone.

If the issue persists, restart both devices and test again.

Restart your iPhone

Restart your iPad

Let us know the results. Be sure to include additional troubleshooting steps that you may have already tried.

Have a nice day!

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JovonaP.

Community Specialist

Dec 1, 2021 6:32 AM in response to johnsoax75

johnsoax75,

Thanks for following up. We recommend that you contact Apple Support for a deeper look into this issue.

Contact Apple Support

Take care!

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johnsoax75 Author

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Nov 30, 2021 10:28 AM in response to JovonaP.

No, I’m not using private browsing. I would expect it not to work then.

my iPad shows 28-30 tabs as being open on my iPhone that are not there. It is almost like iCloud has these tabs stuck in use. But the iPhone will show only the open tabs on the iPad.

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iCloud tabs not working in Safari on iOS devices, while Reading list and bookmarks sync just fine.

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