Tips & Tricks
Is Safari on your iPhone too slow? Try these 4 ways to speed it up.
Safari is the default browser on Apple devices. Although this browser is usually fast, sometimes it can be slow or laggy.
When this happens, it can be frustrating, and some people may even opt to download a different third-party browser.
If you notice that Safari is running slow on your iPhone, there are several things you can do to speed it up. Try these tips and hopefully it will quickly reach its maximum speed.
Check your Internet speed
Before blaming Safari, you should check your Internet speed. By doing so, you can ensure that is the culprit and eliminate other factors before proceeding.
If you are connected to Wi-Fi, open another computer or device on the same Wi-Fi network, then access the Speedtest website and check your Internet speed. You wouldn’t want to do this on your iPhone because the issues can slow down your connection time, giving you false negative results.
If your Internet speed is fast, then Safari is indeed the issue, and it’s time to troubleshoot the problem.
1. Close all your Safari tabs.
Safari is usually capable of handling a significant amount of bandwidth and keeping multiple pages open. However, certain websites can consume a lot of data. By closing all currently open tabs, you can determine if one of the open websites is consuming excessive data.
To close all tabs in Safari, open the App and hold the Tab button located at the bottom right corner. A prompt will appear for you to close all tabs. When this appears, press “Close All [number] Tabs.” Then, try Safari again.
2. Clear your browsing data and history.
If closing tabs doesn’t resolve the issue, you can reset the app and clear the cache, which can speed up the process. To clear Safari, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Safari.
- Scroll down again and select “Clear History and Website Data.”
When you perform this action, restart Safari and see if it loads pages faster. If it initially speeds up but then starts slowing down again, proceed to the next tip.
3.Check your iPhone’s storage.
If your iPhone’s storage is nearly full, it means it can’t handle much more. Safari, like most apps, uses device storage to store data from the app. Low storage capacity means Safari won’t have enough memory to operate.
This is why some users find Safari temporarily faster after clearing their browsing data and history. However, some users may have consumed excessive storage capacity, which can prevent Safari from speeding up even when you clear the cache.
It’s easy to check if this is the issue. All you need to do is go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and see how much storage your iPhone has used. If it’s nearly full, you may need to delete some large files.
However, if you don’t want to lose valuable data, consider subscribing to a paid iCloud plan.
4. Reset Network Settings.
If the previous steps have failed, you can try resetting the network settings on your iPhone. Doing this will reset all network-related connections on your iPhone, with the hope of speeding up Safari in the process. Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on General.
- Scroll down and select “Reset” or “Reset iPhone.”
- Tap on “Reset Network Settings” to proceed with the reset.
After performing this action, you will need to set up your network connections again. This means entering your Wi-Fi password again. You can also consider resetting your iPhone to its factory settings as a last resort.
Seamless browsing in Safari
Safari comes pre-installed on all Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Being the native browser, it operates smoothly across all your Apple apps and devices.
While switching to a third-party browser like Chrome may seem tempting when Safari is slow or laggy, you would miss out on the seamless experience. Therefore, it’s worth taking the time to troubleshoot any issues you’re facing.
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