It’s frustrating when Safari won’t load web pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max. Your connection, software, or the website could be causing the problem. Here are a few ways to troubleshoot the issue and access a website, even if it’s down.
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Safari is one of the most used browsers loved for its simplicity and privacy-focused features. But, something may go wrong even with the best of software; and sometimes users find themselves in a situation when Safari does not open webpages on iPhone 13 Pro Max. Luckily, it can be fixed.
When Safari is not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max, the first thing you should do is find out why it behaves like that. In this article, we will explain why Safari is not loading websites on iPhone 13 Pro Max and show you how to fix the issue. Let’s go!
Apple has devoted a lot of efforts to create one of the most powerful browsers there is. They update the Safari browser regularly, fixing more and more bags with every release. However, on certain occasions, you can see Safari browser unable to load websites on iPhone 13 Pro Max.
It can be quite frustrating if Safari is not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max. . Some users see a blank, white page and others get errors like ‘Safari cannot open the page because iPhone isn’t connected to the internet.’ The problem becomes more complicated when Safari freezes and crashes without loading any page. There can be plenty of reasons why Safari doesn’t open web pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max. What may cause Safari issues described above:
- Your iPhone is not connected to internet
- Incorrect URL
- Too much history and data that have not been cleared for a long time
- An extension, VPN, security app, or website you’re browsing is blocking Safari from loading web pages
- Older version of iOS
Fixes for Safari not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max
1. Make sure the URL is correct
If you are trying to go to a website and you type the URL completely wrong, then Safari will probably fail to load the site. For example, make sure you use 3 W’s in the URL where relevant and also make sure you only use https:// where relevant, as some sites only use the basic http:// instead. Also make sure the meat and potatoes of the URL is also correct, as a wrong URL can direct you to an incorrect website or to no website at all.
2. Refresh the page
Sometimes a hiccup in the loading process occurs. If the page doesn’t load the first time, try refreshing it one, two, or maybe three more times. Website host servers aren’t always as stable as you’d like it to be and you can sometimes get through after the second or third try.
The easiest way to refresh a page in Safari is simply to pull or swipe down the web page from the top. This will reload the page, and you’ll be good to go.
3. Try loading another website
See if you can load a different website besides the one you’re having issues trying to load. If the second website loads, it could mean the first is experiencing maintenance, heavy traffic, or some other fluke. This would mean the problem is the fault of the website, and there’s nothing you can really do to fix the problem besides wait a little while longer before trying again.
4. Try another web browser
It’s also possible that Safari is incompatible with the website you’re using. In some cases, Safari will render HTML or CSS in different ways than other browsers, and such can actually break websites in some browsers. Try another web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, and see if the page loads properly this time.
5. Check that you’re connected to the internet
You should always check to see whether or not your internet connection is working, because iPhone 13 Pro Max Safari won’t load pages if your device can’t establish a line of communication. You can go to Settings > Wi-Fi to see if you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. Obviously, if you aren’t, you’ll have to connect to one before the page will load.
Sometimes by moving too far away from the network you were just on, your iPhone will drop the connection. This is common around school campuses where you’re walking around or moving from room to room quite often.
Verify whether the issue is with Safari alone or not. For that, check if other apps are working on your iPhone or iPad. If you cannot connect to the internet using other apps, then the problem is with your network connection. Switch to mobile data from Wi-Fi or vice versa.
If you can load web pages on Wi-Fi, but pages do not load on cellular data, check mobile data settings. For that, go to Settings > Cellular data/Mobile data. Scroll down and make sure the toggle next to Safari is green. If it’s off, turn it on.
6. Restart your Wi-Fi or Cellular Data
If you are connected to the internet and are still unable to load a page, try turning your Wi-Fi or cellular data off and on again from the Control Center.
7. Restart your iPhone
It’s possible that a piece of software on your iPhone is bugging out, so you might want to try rebooting your iPhone if none of the above steps worked. Go to Settings > General > Shut Down. After it restarts, attempt to load a web page once again.
8. Restart the wireless router
If you find Safari not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max after trying the above steps, reset the wireless router or modem. By doing so, any problem that might have been related to the source of the internet should be fixed.
Unplug your router from the power source and wait a few seconds before replugging.
If it’s a minor glitch preventing your internet from working, this should’ve done the trick. If not, don’t worry. You can move on to the next solution.
9. Clear History and Website Data
If you have corrupted website data stored in your web browser, then Safari might be trying to load information that will lead it into a loop of failures time and time again. You can remove all current website data by going to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. This will delete all saved website data you have and let you re-load fresh data.
10. Turn off Content blockers
I’ve seen many cases where a website refuses to load until you disable your Content Blockers. Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions. Now, disable any Content Blockers or other Safari Extensions that might be hindering the web page from loading, then attempt to load the page again.
11. Disable security software
Some security software and firewalls have been known to block access to certain websites because they think they’re malicious. In some cases this is true, but in others, false positives make the software block access to these websites even when you don’t want them to. If you trust the website you’re trying to visit, you can attempt to disable your security software and load the page again.
12. Disable VPN software
VPN apps allow you to establish a secure and private network connection. Some websites might not be accessible from the selected VPN location. If you have a VPN running, try disabling the VPN and try again. Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. And then, turn off the toggle for active VPN.
13. Check content restrictions
If Safari won’t load pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max after trying the above steps, check whether any content restrictions are enabled. You can do this by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If the Content & privacy restrictions toggle on the next screen is turned on, scroll down and tap on Content Restrictions. Go to Web content and select Unrestricted access.
Safari still not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max?
If after everything above, and after waiting a little while to rule out that it was a website-based problem, try contacting the website administrator to see if there are any underlying problems that could be fixed.
If you ever had a problem with Safari not loading pages on iPhone 13 Pro Max, what did you do to fix it? Share in the comments below.