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Safari not displaying some websites correctly with 'Private Relay' turned on in Sonoma

So after installing Sonoma on my M1 Mini, I've noticed some websites won't load correctly with 'Private Relay' turned on, all the text on the page is 'jibberish', I have included a screenshot. When 'Private Relay' is turned off the sites then work as normal.


Anyone know how to fix this?


Mac mini, macOS 14.0

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 6:24 AM

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Dec 22, 2023 2:10 PM in response to alexandermac50

It seems you're experiencing an issue with Safari and 'Private Relay' in Sonoma, where some websites don't load correctly and display unreadable text when the feature is turned on. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially fix this issue:


1. **Clear Safari Cache:**

- Open Safari.

- Click on "Safari" in the top menu.

- Select "Clear History..."

- Choose "all history" and click "Clear History."


2. **Disable Safari Extensions:**

- Open Safari.

- Go to "Safari" in the top menu and choose "Preferences."

- Navigate to the "Extensions" tab.

- Disable all extensions and check if the issue persists.


3. **Check DNS Settings:**

- Go to "System Preferences" on your Mac.

- Select "Network."

- Choose the active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

- Click on "Advanced."

- Go to the "DNS" tab and remove any custom DNS servers. Use automatic DNS settings.


4. **Update Safari and macOS:**

- Ensure that you are running the latest version of Safari and macOS. Check for updates in the App Store and System Preferences.


5. **Test in Another Browser:**

- Try accessing the problematic websites in another browser like Chrome or Firefox to see if the issue is specific to Safari.


6. **Contact Sonoma Support:**

- Reach out to Sonoma support for assistance. They may have specific insights into compatibility issues with their 'Private Relay' feature.


7. **Reset Safari Settings:**

- Open Safari.

- Go to "Safari" in the top menu and choose "Reset Safari."

- Check all options and click "Reset."


8. **Disable Content Blockers:**

- If you have content blockers enabled in Safari, try disabling them to see if they are causing the issue.


If the problem persists after trying these steps, you may need to contact Apple Support or Sonoma Support for further assistance. Additionally, checking user forums or communities related to Sonoma or Apple may provide insights from others who have experienced similar issues.

Safari not displaying some websites correctly with 'Private Relay' turned on in Sonoma

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