When i try to use whatsapp web on safari it says that u need to update safari . When i go to the allocated site for safari update it doesn’t show anything. My ipad os is up to date. There is no software update.
I’ve tried toggling between desktop and mobile mode, but it only takes me to a page to download WhatsApp - which is not available for iPad.
iPad, iPadOS 15
Many are reporting issues with accessing WhatsApp with the Safari browser after updating to iPadOS15.7.
Until (or indeed if) the WhatsApp portal is updated to accept connections from Safari, you’ll need to use another browser App. Firefox is reported to work well with WhatsApp:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/firefox-private-safe-browser/id989804926
As for Safari, some websites are known to incorrectly identify your iOS/iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - of which there are two - these being Desktop and Mobile. Misidentification of the browser Agent can often manifest as the website reporting that your browser is out of date, or won’t properly render a page.
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.
If iOS is up to date, then contact that app developer and tell them to fix it.
WhatsApp on my iPad: WhatsApp requiring safari update
