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

Hi,

Never had any problems with my iPhone 6S. Just upgraded to iOS 9.3 without any issues. After the upgrade, I can't click links when searching something on Google in Safari or clicking a link in the Mail, the apps just freeze.

I tried clearing Safari history data/cache, closing all apps and restarting the phone (both regular and holding both home/power key), disabling all sorts of settings form Safari settings, but no luck.. Anyone with an idea how to sort it out?

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3

Posted on Mar 24, 2016 12:47 PM

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Mar 27, 2016 8:33 AM in response to Micke-49

Since disabling JavaScript is stopping a lot of websites to function I've done something else:


go to http://google.com/webhp?nord=1

save this page to your homescreen for simple access


You're now using google via http (instead of https) and links are working.

Just returning to results doesn't function. You have to go back to blank search page, but at least you can search and go to a search result again.

Mar 27, 2016 9:29 AM in response to Micke-49

Hi Micke-49,


Are you sure you're using the correct link? I understand you'd have to type it since clicking my link won't work on your device... so a typo is easily made.

http://google.com/webhp?nord=1

so with http:// in front would take you to the non-secure google-search-page.


Please try again and tell me if this still ain't working for you. I've had multiple results/reactions that it works for others.


BTW I wasn't logged into Google with an account. Perhaps that makes a difference?


Thanks.

Mar 27, 2016 9:30 AM in response to mor1s

Same here, iPhone 6s after update to iOS 9.3 Safari is useless.


I'm ready to pay more for reliable phone or computer. I agree for "closed" as long as it works. Don't have time for fixing, updating, searching like in windows.


This is simply sloppiness, very disappointing.

I begin to wonder if IOS still has the advantage over the Android and Windows mediocrity. Dear Apple, think about it.

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