URLs not working in Safari or Mail after iOS 9.2.1

Has someone tried the workaround described here? And if this works spread the word:

Re: iOS 9.3 - Safari/Mail freezes after clicking links on iPhone 6S

Same issue. Restored from backup. Seems to be OK now. On 9.3, iPhone 5

Correction...the cause is booking.com only for some, as the rest of us do not and never have had booking.com installed. There are a number of reasons for this issue. Also for some, the issue began after updating to 9.3, while others had the exact same issue prior to 9.2.1.

Well, the nice folk at Apple Support have contacted me and while they suggested a few solutions, including deleting the Booking app, none of which worked. They also suggested turning Java off for a while while they work out a solution. Oh yes. They're very aware of this problem and Richard (the nice guy at Apple Support) assured me that the engineers are already working in a solution. Let's hope they don't take long.

I don't think that is the problem. I have an Ipad Air and an Iphone 5S, both with booking.com application, I have problems only

with Ipad Air, Iphone 5S is working perfectly.

If you don't mind restoring from backup ...might be quicker. Worked for me. On 9.2.1, same symptoms...went to 9.3 ...same. Recovered from backup. All good.

iphone 5

Just glad that the word is getting out and a fix is coming soon. I reported my iPhone 6S Plus 128GB had the hyperlink issues (iMessages, Mail, Safari, etc.) Now we are on 23+ pages in the Apple forums. Great progress and glad people are reporting this issue so that they (Apple Engineers) can resolve the issue. My iPad Mini 3 128GB Wi-Fi/LTE is still working flawlessly. Go figure.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/hyperlink-bug-in-ios-9.3-causing- apps-iphone-6s-6s-plus-models-to-freeze-cr

I agree. In my case, booking.com app was not the problem.

Yes, I did the recommended turning off of JavaScript, as well as clearing web content. I even deleted the evidently somehow offending Booking.com app--then rebooted the 6s plus, no joy. Workaround does not work for me.

Same here, I have an iPhone 6 and some (not all) hyperlinks were not working in Safari suddenly over the weekend before I upgraded to 9.3. I noticed it as I could not open "view full size" photos in Facebook, and thought it was a Facebook problem. I could browse around, it was limited to this function.

I actually thought that the upgrade would fix the problem, I never upgrade right away when it's released. After the upgrade to 9.3 the links were not working anymore everywhere: Message, Mail, Safari, nothing!

Just strange! As far as I am concerned the problem was not linked to iOS 9.3, it just got worse with it.

Hello, I have the same problems, URL's in Outlook mail and google in Safari don,t work anymore and block the Ipad.

Did an upgrade from iOS 9.2.1 to 9.3 and a new sync with Itunes NO RESULTS

The Ipad is now for me useles!!

Big Apple what is the solution ???

Reg, A. de Groot Thailand.

Good news everyone, there are new updates for booking.com, Instagram, and Whatsapp

Hope these apps. Will solve the problem.

I will update now and tell you how it goes.

Thanks everyone

Hadi EM Hadi

Ironically while googling for a solution to this problem for my friend (who couldn't google since links are not working) I was hit by same problem. This must be a common issue. Tried everything suggested on these 22 pages. No success on either phone. I can't believe Apple has no statement or better support message than Make sure you stay up to date in case a future update resolves the problem.

Disabling JavaScript is nonsense. The web doesn't work without it today.

They're probably working on damage control. When people start bringing their screwed up and now worthless iPhones to Apple stores to get a free replacement phone, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple does the same thing it did with the iPhone 6 & 6+ bent phone problem - instruct their employees not to admit there's a widespread problem even if it's as plain as day when you show them your phone - and then they'll charge several hundred for a replacement. Apple has gone to the dogs - no, dogs are good - Apple has gone to doggie doo doo.

I have the same Problem. Deactivate Javascript helps but is not a solution. *** is wrong with Apple in the last time? The keynote was boring and the updates are crap... What are they doing???