What's new
Apple iPad Forum 🍎

Welcome to the Apple iPad Forum, your one stop source for all things iPad. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Safari browser locked up

AZ Kid

iPF Noob
Joined
Nov 10, 2017
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
I have an iPad that is several years old (but has the latest updates) that has been working very well until recently. Lately the Safari browser has been locking up and nothing I can do will free it. Next day, I may try again and it's OK. I'm glad I have Chrome as a backup, or I'd be dead in the water. Below are the specs for my iPad:
Model MD788LL/A
Version 11.0.1(15A402)
Serial # DMPLX65GFK14
I'm ready to dump Safari completely and install another browser, like Firefox as a back up. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
 

dckeks

iPF Noob
Joined
Jun 11, 2015
Messages
8
Reaction score
5
Hold down the power and home button together until it resets. Have you cleared all its website data and history
 

J. A.

Super Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Nov 11, 2012
Messages
25,977
Reaction score
26,486
Location
Apetlon, Austria
The latest software is 11.1.1.
No idea what you’ve tried, so here’s something you could do, in addition to rebooting as described above, and clearing website history:
Force close the app - swipe upwards from the bottom to show dock, control centre and app switcher, then slide the thumbnail towards the top of the screen.
 

Most reactions

Latest posts

Top