After iOS update, Safari shows this (search engine is Google)


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Posted on Jul 31, 2025 6:17 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2025 9:16 AM

That message will appear if you are using a "captive network", among other possible reasons.


Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Might that be a factor? If not, try temporarily turning off Wi-Fi on your iPhone, and connect using your cellular data plan (assuming you have one, and that it works in your area).


The particular website (Google in your case) is not important. For example try typing https://www.apple.com in the Safari search field, and see if a similar message appears.


Still need help? Reset that iPhone's network settings according to the instructions here:


Reset iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support


Don't reset all anything else. Just network settings.

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Jul 31, 2025 9:16 AM in response to LegoCake

That message will appear if you are using a "captive network", among other possible reasons.


Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Might that be a factor? If not, try temporarily turning off Wi-Fi on your iPhone, and connect using your cellular data plan (assuming you have one, and that it works in your area).


The particular website (Google in your case) is not important. For example try typing https://www.apple.com in the Safari search field, and see if a similar message appears.


Still need help? Reset that iPhone's network settings according to the instructions here:


Reset iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support


Don't reset all anything else. Just network settings.

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After iOS update, Safari shows this (search engine is Google)

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