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Hello,
My previous Safari version (before updating my Mac to macOS Monterey 12.7.5) worked fine. Now I have Safari version 17.5 (17618.2.12.111.5, 17618) and it crashes about 3 to 4 times per day, e.g. when clicking on a link or closing a Safari window. The situation can't be reproduced.
I haven't changed anything else on my Mac, just installed both updates.
Is this a known bug?
Thanks.
iMac 27″, macOS 12.7
exactly the same issue. safari crashes when i close a tab either by alt+w or x icon mouse.
safari 17.5 (17618.2.12.111.5)
very unstable. sometimes it works even after closing 20+ tabs. sometimes crashes repeatedly.
it started after 12.7.5 update monterey.
Unfortunately the crashes started again and I am not sure what is triggering them, so restarting in safe mode didn't resolve the issue.
Safari Version 17.5
MacBook Pro Retina Mid 2015
macOs Monterey 12.7.2
Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
Apple just released a new build of Safari 17.6 which appears to have solved the crashing problem. Available in Software Update.
Yesterday night, I restarted my Mac in Safe Mode and browsed online with Safari for around 20 - 25 minutes.
After that, I restarted the computer and used Safari for about an hour with no crashes at all. Today, I have been working with my laptop all day and Safari hasn't crashed yet.
I believe (and hope) that restarting the Mac in Safe Mode did solve the issue for me.
Browser: Version 17.5
MacBook Pro Retina Mid 2015
macOs Monterey 12.7.2
Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
Nope. Did the updates MacOS 14.6, Safari Version 17.6 (19618.3.11.11.5) and it's still hanging/not allowing me to type. Although I now think it's solely a Facebook/Safari issue than just Safari in its self. Seems like all other tabs works just fine.
Have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?
Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
Old Toad wrote:
Did you try the suggested fixes given to the Author of this thread?
Also you might try the Safari Technology Preview app from the Apple Developer's website?
Current STP versions don't run on 12.x, unfortunately. :(
Did you try safe mode?
For me it made no difference.
Same.
macOS Monterey 12.7.6 Release Candidate 3 (21H1313) has been released to registered developers.
can somebody check RC3 if the bug is fixed?
It fixes the issue of some images missing (blue question mark) in certain websites. But yes, it's still crashing constantly when closing a browser window. How incredibly frustrating.
After upgrading so far the previewing doesn't crash Safari anymore. New version Version 17.6 (17618.3.11.11.7, 17618).
today i got an update and installed safari Version 17.6 (17618.3.11.11.7, 17618).
i can confirm that no more crashes of peeked links or closing tabs or closing windows.
thanks apple🍏
Maybe it would be better to open a new thread to get help with your special problem?
This was (mainly) about the crashes, which seem to be resolved with the update.
After updating Monterey to 12.7.6 and Safari to 17.6 my crashes have not recurred. I was able to crash Safari almost all the time by selecting merge windows with multiple active desktops enabled.
After updating to Safari Version 17.5 (17618.2.12.111.5, 17618) it sometimes crashes
