As in title, typing "ike" (on the way to typing IKEA) into iOS 16 Safari search field (on iPhone 13) causes Safari to crash. Happens on my partner's phone too.
Anyone else have this? So far I've tried the search on other browsers (no issues) and on both WiFi and cellular-only (Safari crashes).
Thoughts? Solutions?
iPhone 13, iOS 16
Hi darisgin,
Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!
We understand that Safari isn't working as you'd expect when you attempt to perform a search.
You may need to restart your iPhone and clear website data from Safari as outlined here: If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Connect to a different network
Try to load a website, like www.apple.com, using cellular data. If you don't have cellular data, connect to a different Wi-Fi network and then load the website.
If you're using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), check your VPN settings. If you have a VPN turned on, some apps or websites might block content from loading.
Restart your device
Turn off your device and turn it on again.
• Restart your iPhone
• Restart your iPad
• Restart your iPod touch
Clear website data
You can clear website data occasionally to improve Safari performance.
1. Go to Settings > Safari.
2. Tap Clear History and Website Data.
3. Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.
Turn on JavaScript
Turn on JavaScript if it's not already on.
1. Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.
2. Find the JavaScript feature.
3. Tap the button to turn on JavaScript.
Get more help
If the issue continues and only affects a certain website or webpage, check if you have Private Relay turned on. You can temporarily turn off Private Relay in iCloud Settings. If Safari still doesn't load websites and you tried all of these steps, contact the website developer for more help.
We hope this helps.
Cheers!
Search term "ike" (as in "ikea") crashing iOS 16 Safari Search
