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Slow unresponsive Safari after iOS 18

I have upgraded to iOS 18 and since my iPad and iPhone are having difficult time trying to load pages in Safari. Some apps as well takes sometime to load things as such as video.

the issue is only on wifi. When connecting cellular it works fine.

note that other browsers are functional most of the time even on wifi.

I have deleted browsing history, removed vpn profiles, disabled extensions, private relay.

getting crazy a bit how to fix it and why it work on celluar but not wifi. I don’t want To reset network settings and loose all wifi passwords. I wish I didn’t upgrade

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 3:22 PM

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SUeSuess

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 11:11 PM

I’m experiencing the same issue! 😫You can try these method to fix.

Try checking Safari’s network permissions in Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network，and make sure it’s allowed. Sometimes updates mess with these settings.

Also, try reconnecting to Wi-Fi or checking your VPN settings. if you're using a VPN, try turning it off or switching servers—it might be interfering with Safari.

Another thing you can do is reset the default search engine in Safari (Settings > Safari > Search Engine). This can refresh Safari’s connection. And turn OFF advanced tracking and fingerprint protection to sse if that helps.

Remenber to clear the cache and history on your Safari.

If none of these work, it could be a system issue.The ios 18 version always has these issue. You can use a computer to update or repair iOS, it helps fix system glitches without data loss.

check out the links here:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support

If your iPhone or iPad is running slow - Apple Support

I know how annoying this is—I was stuck refreshing pages endlessly. Hopefully, one of these fixes works for you! Let me know if these help.

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Feb 4, 2025 7:07 AM in response to snehasis100

snehasis100 wrote:

@apple team any luck on this issue ?

This is a user-to-user forum. There is no "Apple Team" here. If you want to discuss this with Apple, you can start with the support link at the bottom left of every page of this forum.

Trump364

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Sep 20, 2024 7:54 AM in response to omaromari

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Abood) Author

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Sep 20, 2024 8:13 AM in response to omaromari

Genius. I think it worked. Will keep checking! Thank you Omar!

Sep 27, 2024 10:00 AM in response to Abood)

Update: Hello guys, i think apple fixed the problem. I turned it back on. let me know!

Abood) Author

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Sep 27, 2024 10:44 AM in response to omaromari

Amazing! Thanks for updating us! Wondering did it push an update or something or it should work instantly?

Seems still it’s not solved when enabling it back on my phone.

Mr..Bee

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Oct 31, 2024 6:41 AM in response to Abood)

It is private relay that causes this particular issue!

Abood) Author

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Oct 31, 2024 7:19 AM in response to Mr..Bee

Yes! I disabled it and worked. Seems security issues. Some websites such as Reddit is so slow to load. I just moved to another browser!

DrWeb01

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Nov 23, 2024 7:31 PM in response to omaromari

Didn't work for me😕 other suggestions?

CS223

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Nov 26, 2024 12:22 PM in response to Abood)

Same issue, 13 ProMax, Locks up can’t scroll then after a pause, it will resume working. Opening tabs will stutter occasionally as well.

CS223

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Nov 27, 2024 9:01 AM in response to CS223

Safari will lock up entirely when I attempt to forward a website. Screen dims after tapping the Forward icon and that’s it. Totally locked up, no response to touch screen.

Nov 30, 2024 4:48 PM in response to omaromari

This has been driving me nuts. Your suggestion really helped. Thanks

Ole_S

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Dec 1, 2024 3:27 AM in response to omaromari

No effect at my phone.

Dec 1, 2024 2:12 PM in response to omaromari

That worked for about an hour now I’m right back to square one. Clearing the cache works for maybe one link then stops. I’ve given up and switched over to Firefox. Bye bye Safari.

Taaron

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8 points

Feb 2, 2025 7:37 PM in response to omaromari

No difference

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