I have an iPhone 5 and ever since the ios 7 update, the reading list no longer works. Whenever I try to load a saved article, it tells me I can't read it because I'm not connected to the internet. This happens on my iPad mini as well. Any help would be appreciated.
iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4
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I tried all those steps, and it still doesn't work. I still get a message saying it can't load the article because I'm not connected to the internet. The step where I go to a secure website to see if I have access to the two ports is confusing. The link leads me to the manage my Apple ID page and gives no indication what to do next.
You need Internet connection.
You do not have to configure iPhone ports for a secure website unless the site is meant for your computer.
All you need is username and password.
I was on wifi when I went through all the steps. Still doesn't work.
Cannot you try surfing http://www.apple.com using iPhone safari?
I have no issues surfing the web. It's the Safari Reading List that's my problem. When I save an article on the reading list, and try to read it on a plane or the subway when I have no internet connection, the article won't load. The whole point of the reading list is to be able to read articles offline and I can't do that.
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I don't know why you sent me instructions on how to use the reading list. I know how to use it, I need to know why it won't work on the iPhone. I feel like I've explained this problem clearly several times and I still can't get a clear answer. Is there a solution to this problem or not?
Well then I can't help you, I can use the reading list as in the link I gave you.
Maybe it was not downloaded or there is something with the secured website.
Hi, I have exactly the same issue! Reading list is not working in offline on my iphone5 with ios7, does anyone have an idea how to fix it??
Hi,.
I have the same issue with my 4S/IOS 7.1, reading list would try to load pages from Internet rather than load them from cache, if I turn off Data Usage for Safari/Turn off Data Altogther - they would load just fine! Like you said, it defeats the pupose of Reading List...Any Resolution?
Thanks
Kabir
I think I got it.
You need two things:
Settings>Safari>Use Cellular data for reading list
Settings>iCloud>Safari - it will merge Safari data with iCloud.
Now there seems to be an issue with this switching off automatically. It did it as I watched once. Not sure why and I did have to go back and set it again so this may not he a complete fix but I think we are closer that the previous suggestions.
I don't like that my reading list is saved on the cloud, unnecessary and not private but there you go. That is Apple for you.
Well it did work before. Twice. Now I have the huge bookmarks and reading list from my Macbook saved on my iPhone and still no offline reading.
F***!!!!
this happens to me too. but i learned of a new way to do it. i saved a page in my reading list and then open it again with the internet, then i closed the internet and the app(do not close the tabs), not just closed but also removed it from the background, and then i tried opening the app again and there it is!
I have the same problem, I think the Settings>Safari>Merge with iCloud thing should work as this is the equivalent of signing into your safari, thus allowing you to save the page in to your personal cloud storage. The only problem I foresee is that surely u need a data connection to access your cloud based stored items...? And a s for using cellular data connection, I have a wifi only device not 3/4G so not possible.
I have tried to download an app that can achieve an offline option but my device isn't compatible. If you are on I.O.S 7+ you should be able to download Pocket for free from App Store, unfortunately I'm on an iPad 1 and am restricted to I.O.S 5.1.1
iOS 7 reading list
