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Can I restore Safari App after I accidentally deleted it rather than take off Home Screen? And is there an update to Safari because many websites won’t accept Safari anymore.

Can I restore Safari after I accidentally deleted it? And is there an update to Safari because a lot of websites aren’t accepting Safari anymore.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 2:14 PM

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Safari for iPadOS can be reinstated using the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/safari/id1146562112


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 - of which their are two - 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.

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 3:12 PM

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Sep 17, 2022 3:12 PM in response to Lora414

Safari for iPadOS can be reinstated using the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/safari/id1146562112


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 - of which their are two - 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 restore Safari App after I accidentally deleted it rather than take off Home Screen? And is there an update to Safari because many websites won’t accept Safari anymore.

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