iOS - Google Search Window Disappears Behind Safari Address Bar

After the latest iOS update version 16.1 (20B82), when I use Safari to access Google, as soon as I tap into the search window, the search window disappears behind the Safari address bar at the top of the screen, so I can’t see what I’m typing. Seems like a bug, because it did not use to do this. Is any one else having this problem?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 6, 2022 1:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2023 4:17 AM

this is still the same, im on iphone 15 on IOS 17.1.2 and this stupid problem is still there, How are you supposed to see what your typing if you hide the google box ? its typing blind? how is safari not cured this problem as this thread seems to be from January, its DECEMBER!!!

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Dec 12, 2022 9:13 AM in response to Dileer

That is what was happening to me originally, when I first posted this problem on Nov. 6, 2022; but I was using iOS version 16.1 (20B82). Like you, when I pulled the screen down to see the search window again, and tapped inside it, as soon as I started typing, the search window would disappear behind the Safari address bar. But after I updated to the latest version - iOS version 16.1.2 (20B110) - the search window stayed in place for typing, after I pulled down on the screen. So Apple fixed something related to the problem, but only half-way. I will call them today and post what they tell me.

Dec 12, 2022 10:15 AM in response to Dileer

Hey Y’all;


This issue is maddening, huh?


So, I’m back to post another “Fix” ( in quotes b/c its not really a good fix):


You know how a few ios versions back, they changed safari’s address bar default setting to the bottom of the screen?


Ya, so if you move it back to bottom, then the search window remains visible/usable.


I know- its only a half-*** solution .


And on the topic of it hiding when you type:


on my iphone, as soon as you type a letter in the window, it hides under the address bar at the top- BUT; you can bring it back to visible by pressing & holding the cursor just under the address bar, & pull it back down, where it then remains.


Here’s hoping we get a real solution!

Cheers!


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Dec 12, 2022 10:44 AM in response to wavelength28

I was also screen sharing and the only way I got to a senior advisor was because the first representative I talked to was having the same problem, imagine that, but my advisor continued to blame this issue on either my Google settings or on Google itself so that you got a case number is awesome. I have an appointment at the Genius Bar in 2 days because I already need a new battery in my iPhone 13 mini (it’s at 86% for capacity, which is ridiculous for the age of this phone and that I don’t do things like watch videos/play games on it or even have many apps. My iPhone SE 1st gen. went years with no issues) and I’m going to talk to them while I’m there about this too. If they are any help I’ll post an update

Dec 12, 2022 6:22 PM in response to whydavewhy

I am having this same problem and it is very annoying. I agree that they need to figure out a way to fix this as it didn't happen before this most recent update. From what everyone has written I should reach out to them so they realized many of us have this same problem. Let's hope they can figure it out and fix the problem soon. Thanks!

Dec 14, 2022 11:22 AM in response to aciokajlo16

iOS 16.2 did fix it "half-way." Now instead of the search window disappearing every time you start typing, it only disappears the first time you tap into the Google search window. If you then pull the screen down, the Google search window will re-appear from behind the Safari address bar, and you can type into it without it disappearing. (In previous versions, it would disappear, each time you tried to type.) I will contact Apple today about this and post my findings. It probably won't get fixed right away, since they just released an update.

Dec 14, 2022 11:56 AM in response to whydavewhy

Thats how it “works” for me as well.


Have any of you tried it with an ipad, or Mac?


I have been using my Safari with the Address bar at the bottom- which I don’t like at all, but at least I don’t have to play ‘Hide & Seek’!


I run my Safari font/txt at 115% because I’m old & blind, & I even tried switching that both smaller & larger, hoping the issue is related to font size… of course it had no effect.


Isn’t it “funny” how whenever developers release an update to any software you care to mention, there are always seemingly random changes that simply totally suck!



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