I am unable to open a page on Safari. I get this application error

Cannot open a page on safari Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).



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iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 28, 2024 9:56 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2024 9:58 AM

Andree44 wrote:

Cannot open a page on safari Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).

  1. Reload the page: Sometimes, simply reloading the page can resolve temporary issues. You can do this by clicking the reload button in the Safari toolbar or by pressing Command + R on your keyboard.
  2. Clear cache and cookies: Cached data or cookies stored by Safari may sometimes cause issues with loading web pages. You can clear your cache and cookies by going to Safari > Preferences > Privacy, and then clicking on "Manage Website Data" and selecting "Remove All."
  3. Try a different browser: If the issue persists, try opening the page in a different browser (such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) to see if the problem is specific to Safari or if it's a broader issue.
  4. Check browser console: As the error message suggests, you can check the browser console for more information about the error. To do this, right-click anywhere on the page, select "Inspect Element," and then navigate to the "Console" tab to view any error messages or warnings.
  5. Update Safari: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Safari. You can check for updates by going to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
  6. Restart your device: Sometimes, simply restarting your device can resolve various software issues.


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Apr 28, 2024 9:58 AM in response to Andree44

Andree44 wrote:

Cannot open a page on safari Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).

  1. Reload the page: Sometimes, simply reloading the page can resolve temporary issues. You can do this by clicking the reload button in the Safari toolbar or by pressing Command + R on your keyboard.
  2. Clear cache and cookies: Cached data or cookies stored by Safari may sometimes cause issues with loading web pages. You can clear your cache and cookies by going to Safari > Preferences > Privacy, and then clicking on "Manage Website Data" and selecting "Remove All."
  3. Try a different browser: If the issue persists, try opening the page in a different browser (such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) to see if the problem is specific to Safari or if it's a broader issue.
  4. Check browser console: As the error message suggests, you can check the browser console for more information about the error. To do this, right-click anywhere on the page, select "Inspect Element," and then navigate to the "Console" tab to view any error messages or warnings.
  5. Update Safari: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Safari. You can check for updates by going to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
  6. Restart your device: Sometimes, simply restarting your device can resolve various software issues.


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I am unable to open a page on Safari. I get this application error

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