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
I think I found a fix for this. Go to Settings->Safari and scroll to the bottom where see “page zoom”. Mine shows setting for Page Zoom on “google” and seprste settings for “other websites”. Google was set to 115%, I change this to 100% and problem solved.
Note I am unsure why it showed Google as a separate option from all other sites, possibly because I was on that site when I went to settings.
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.
I’m still having the problem even when I set to “Tab Bar” at the bottom (as by default) on an iPhone 14 Pro Max. I have tried everything but completely restoring the iPhone because I don’t feel it’s worth that hassle. I simply tap into Google search (which then disappears behind the address bar) tap “done” after typing nothing which makes it visible again, then tap in it again to type and it stays visible (I for some reason prefer this method than swiping it down and tapping again from there). It’s become muscle memory now, but I’m convinced this is an issue on Apple’s side within Safari for some phones. Updating to 16.2 fixed nothing for me either.
Same for me. I have 14 Pro and just updated to 16.2
Nothing has worked for me except changing to show bottom address bar which does not then make the search box disappear.
Other posts suggesting toggling desktop site on then off did not work for me either before or after the iOS update.
Same with me but here’s how to resolve (well worked for me) go to setting display and brightness then at the bottom at Dispaly Zoom select default. Then try your Google. The search bar stays in view although at the standard text size. Also make sure text size is set to 100% in safari text size option
This has been bugging the crap out of me since my iPhone SE 2020. I started googlin’ and found your thread and started reading most of it. Saw there was no solution yet with the last post being a month ago. I started poking around in the Safari settings and toggled off the “Landscape Tab Bar” feature and it seems to have fixed the disappearing search bar for my new iPhone 13. Bugged me so much I had to make a username and post on your thread since it’s sooooo infuriating 🤬 It’s only been about 30 minutes so who knows if it will change back in time. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you guys as well. Good Luck🤞🏻
iPhone 13 Pro iOs 17.0.2 and this problem still exists in Safari. My workaround is to install Firefox web browser. Google works flawlessly no hidden search bar, problem solved. I’ve never looked back since. This is a Safari problem not a Google problem. The ball is in apples court.
So dealing with the same problem. I discovered that I don’t need to tap the Google app to do a Google search. From the Home Screen I tap on the Safari app and the search bar appears at the bottom and then tapping in it the keyboard appears just below the search bar and I can see what I’m typing and then tap Go and a Google search starts because my search engine was already selected for Google in settings. If you want to use your Google app instead then tap on the address bar at the bottom instead of the search bar at the top and you’ll get the same settings as described above. It’s sooo much easier than dealing with the aggravation of a disappearing search bar.
I found a solution that works thanks to someone else whom I can't find now to thank!
-On the left of the address bar is the two A's to change font size.
-Up it once to 115% and problem goes away!
Not sure how it works but the sloppy code must be offset by an odd number or something. Anyway, it's good for me as I have a hard time seeing the screen these day ;)
On the left of the address bar is the two A's to change font size.
lower it to 85% and problem goes away! But the text size will be small.
All; So after trying a bunch of things, I have found a way to stop this behavior, so that the Google search bar/field/window does NOT disappear.
If you go to:
settings/Safari/Advanced, then toggle Javascript to OFF, the Google search bar remains centered when typing in the bar.
However, any site that uses Javascript, ironically enough such as this page we are now on, does not work properly.
So hopefully, one of the Apple Javascript experts can help us?
Hi 3x, I just talked to Apple. And they convinced me that it’s a problem that Apple created, but Google has to keep up with. In other words, now the software that Google uses is not compatible to Apples. However, the guy on the phone gave me a temp fix. You go to Safari to desktop version and then toggle it on. It’s way too small for my eyes. But it definitely is a fix until they figure it out. Has anybody contacted Google about this?
12/12/2022 (10:08 AM PST): I called AppleCare, and asked for someone in the iOS Department. Unfortunately, the agent's iPhone had an older iOS version, and she told me that Apple does not let employees use their phones for work, so I had her do a screen share with my iPhone. I demonstrated the problem, so she could see that even with the latest iOS update, the Google search window is still disappearing behind the Safari address bar. (Although you CAN now pull it down, tap in it a second time, and start typing, without having it disappear.) I then recited the exact steps to reproduce the bug, which she typed out. She told me that she would send this to her supervisor, who would send it to HIS supervisor, and then his supervisor would send it to the engineers. She also gave me a case number, so if I do not hear back in a reasonable amount of time, I will call Apple back, refer to the case number, and ask to speak to a Senior Advisor, since they are able to contact the engineers directly. I will keep you all updated on this post. Fingers crossed...
Did you know that Google is the default search engine on safari so instead of visiting Google to do a search just type into the safari search bar and it will search on the Google engine. Its also faster since you don’t have to visit Google first and it solves the bar disappearing…
I have been dealing with this issue for several months and tried countless suggestions. The only way I have found to prevent Safari from blocking my view of the characters (letters, numbers, and symbols) being typed into the Google Search box is to toggle off Web Inspector. Settings-Safari-Advanced-Web Inspector. Works for me, Cheers!
This worked for me
Settings
safari
Toggle off Safari suggestions.
iOS - Google Search Window Disappears Behind Safari Address Bar
