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How to Reset Safari to Default Settings

Restoring default settings is a multistep process

What to Know

• First, remove the browser history: Select Safari in the menu bar > Clear History , then select All History > Clear History . 
• Remove cookies: Safari > Preferences . Select the Privacy tab > Manage Website Data > Remove All .
• Clear cache: Safari > Preferences . Advanced > Select Show Develop menu in menu bar . Exit. Develop > Empty Caches .

This article explains how to reset Safari to default settings by removing Safari's history and cookies, clearing the cache, and disabling extensions. Instructions apply to Safari versions 11 through 14 and iOS.

Remove Browser History

The first step when resetting Safari is to remove your browser history. When you clear your browsing history, Safari removes data such as recent searches, the frequently visited site list, web page icons, the history of web pages you've visited, and more.

From Safari's menu bar, select Safari > Clear History

In the drop-down menu, select All History .

Select Clear History to complete the process.

To clear a particular website instead, navigate to History > Show History , select the website you want to clear, and press Delete .

Remove Cookies

When you remove all cookies from Safari, you'll lose personal registration data such as your name and address, shopping cart contents, preferred web page layouts, and more.

From Safari's menu bar, select Safari > Preferences .

Select the Privacy tab.

Select Manage Website Data .

Select Remove All .

Select Remove Now .

Select Done .

Clear Safari's Cache

When you clear Safari's cache, you're removing stored website data.

Select the Advanced tab.

Place a check next to Show Develop menu in menu bar , and then exit out of Preferences.

From Safari's menu bar, select Develop > Empty Caches .

Disable or Uninstall Extensions

Safari extensions are like mini-apps that add functionality to the browser. If you're trying to reset Safari, you'll want to disable or uninstall any extensions.

Select the Extensions tab.

Select an extension, and then deselect the checkbox next to the extension to disable it.

Many extensions have several sub-extensions, so you'll need to uncheck all of them.

After you've disabled an extension, you can uninstall it. Select Uninstall .

You'll see a message that the extension is part of an application, and that you'll need to remove the application. Select Show in Finder .

Finder will open with the app selected. Right-click on the application and select Move to Trash .

Enter your password and select OK . You've deleted the extension.

Clear Website Data on Safari for iOS

To clear Safari's settings on an iPhone or iPad:

Open the iOS device's Settings app.

Scroll down and select Safari .

Under Privacy & Security , select Clear History and Website Data .

Select Clear History and Data to confirm.

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How to Get Safari Back on iPhone (iOS 17)

What to know.

• Typically, if Safari has disappeared, it most likely was just removed from the Home Screen.
• Some users are reporting that there is a glitch that appears to delete the Safari app from your iPhone altogether.
• To get it back, you must re-download the Safari app from the App Store.

Has your Safari app suddenly vanished into thin air? The good news is that you don't have the option to delete the native Safari app on your iPhone, so it has likely just been accidentally removed from your Home Screen. For this situation, we'll show you how to find the hidden app and move it back to your Home Screen. In rare cases, a software glitch can delete the app from your iPhone, so it will need to be re-installed. For either situation, let's cover how to get Safari back on your Home Screen.

Safari Disappeared from iPhone? Here’s How to Find It

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For most people, the missing Safari app has not been deleted, just removed from the Home Screen. Below, we'll show you how to find the app and move it back to your Home Screen by searching the App Library or by using Siri Search. Both methods will work if Safari has simply been removed from your Home Screen, so you can simply choose the option you prefer. 

How to Put App Back on Home Screen Using the App Library

Here's how to add Safari to your Home Screen by searching the App Library: 

Your Safari app should now be added back to your Home Screen! If you're not familiar with the App Library, I recommend checking out this article on how to use the App Library . It's a great way to help you stay organized. For more nifty organization hacks and ways to use your iPhone's features, sign up for our free Tip of the Day Newsletter. 

How to Add Safari to Home Screen Using Siri Search

If you prefer to avoid searching your App Library, you can also find the hidden app by using Siri Search. Here's how to add Safari to your iPhone Home Screen:

Adding the Safari app to your dock is optional, but it does make it more convenient to access Safari. Your dock displays up to four apps at any given time, and will appear at the bottom of each Home Screen. 

If you were not able to find Safari using the solutions above, the app has likely been removed from your iPhone. Below, we'll show you how to re-download Safari from the App Store. If that fails, you may need to reset your Home Screen layout to get Safari back on your device. 

Download Safari from the App Store

Here's how to re-install the Safari app on your iPhone so you can get it back on your Home Screen: 

Reset Your Home Screen to Re-install Safari

If you were not able to find or re-install Safari using the steps above, this method will reset your iPhone’s Home Screen back to the factory version, which is how the Home Screen looks when setting your device up as new. Since Safari is one of the apps featured on the default Home Screen, this method will allow you to add Safari to your Home Screen.

Hopefully, the solutions above worked, and you found adding Safari to your Home Screen to be a breeze! However, if the above solutions haven't worked, there might be a deeper issue with your device. In this case, I recommend contacting Apple Support or visiting the nearest Apple store for further assistance. If you're interested, I also recommend learning how to find your lost iPhone , even if the battery has died. 

• How do I get the Safari icon back on my iPhone?  If your Safari app was accidentally erased, you can get the app icon back on your iPhone by redownloading the Safari app from the app store. If your Safari app was simply removed from the Home Screen but not your device, you can just add the Safari icon back to your Home Screen by using the App Library.
• Why did my Safari app disappear on my iPhone?   At the moment, it is unclear why this glitch is happening to some iPhone users. However, for the most part, if your Safari icon has disappeared, you can either redownload the app from the App Store or add it to your Home Screen again via the App Library.
• Why can't I get Safari on my iPhone?  Sometimes people are unable to download apps and run into many other glitches and issues if their iOS is old or out of date. It's important for security reasons and for the overall smooth running of your device to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Check to see if your iPhone needs to be updated, and if so, check out this article on how to do it . 

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Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.

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How to Put Safari Back in the Dock at Bottom of iPhone or iPad Home Screen

This has happened to many iPhone and iPad users; in some way or another, you have deleted your Safari app icon from the Dock on your Home Screen, and you want it back. Of course, deleting something is much easier than putting it back; after all, when you removed it, you knew where it was. This article will explain how to return your Safari icon to your Dock or Home Screen.

On your iPhone or iPad, the Safari icon is what you tap on in order to open your Safari browser. For many people, their browser is one of their most used apps, and so they like to keep their browser icon in a convenient place. You may have removed the icon by accident, or maybe you were trying out another browser like Firefox or Chrome. Whatever the case, we’ll show you how to get your Safari icon back.

Finding your Safari app icon

Generally, there are a couple of possibilities when you can’t find an app on your device:

• You deleted the app from your iPhone (iPad).
• You put the app icon on another page or removed it from the Home Screen.

However, some Apple apps like Safari can not be deleted from your iPhone or iPad. For Apple apps that can be deleted , you can download and reinstall them from the App Store .

Safari and all of the other apps currently installed on your iPhone or iPad, whether they are on your Home Screen or not, can be found in your App Library .

Putting Safari back

Here is how to get Safari from the App Library:

• On your iPhone or iPad, swipe left on your Home Screen pages until you get to the last page. Swipe left again to see your App Library.
• In the search field, type Safari .
• Tap on Add to Home Screen .
• If you have space in the Dock, Safari will appear there. Otherwise, Safari will appear on one of your Home Screens.
• Your right-most Home Screen will appear. If you want to drop it on one of your Home Screen pages, just keep dragging it until you get to the desired spot on the page, then release it.
• If you want it in your Dock at the bottom of your screen, drag it down to the Dock, position it where you would like and release.
• To reposition Safari, press and hold on the icon until all icons begin to wiggle. Then you can drag Safari to the desired location. Tap Done in the top-right corner of your screen.

The apps on your iPhone or iPad can be deleted, removed from the Home Screen or hidden (you can even hide entire Home Screen pages if you want to). If you need to recover deleted apps for your device, you should be able to download them again from the App Store (assuming they are still available).

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How to reset the Safari browser on your iPhone in 2 different ways

• You can reset Safari on an iPhone by clearing cookies and erasing your browsing history.
• There are two ways to reset your Safari data: through the Safari app itself, and through the Settings app.
• Both methods will let your clear both your browsing history and cookies.

If you're looking to clear your Safari data, simply removing your Frequently Visited sites isn't going to address privacy concerns if you have cookies stored, for instance.

Fortunately, it's easy to reset all your browsing history and settings. Here are two ways to do it, one directly through Safari, and the other through your iPhone's Settings.

How to reset Safari on iPhone through the browser

1. At the bottom of an open Safari page, tap the book icon .

2. At the top of the menu that opens, tap the clock icon to open your history.

3. Tap Clear at the bottom of the page. A prompt menu will open to warn that you'll clear your history, cookies, and other data over a selected time period. Tap All time to reset your browser.

How to reset Safari on iPhone through the Settings app

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Search for or scroll down to Safari and open it.

3. Tap Clear History and Website Data in blue about halfway down the page.

4. A prompt menu will pop up. Tap Clear History and Data and wait a few moments while the iPhone processes your request. Once it does, all your data will have been cleared.

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Redownload apps and games for your Apple devices from the App Store

You can redownload apps previously purchased by you or your family members in the App Store.

How to redownload apps on iPhone or iPad

Open the App Store app.

Tap Purchased.

If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases or choose a family member’s name to see content that they purchased.

Tap "Not on this [device]."

Learn what to do if you can't redownload the app . If you can't find the app on your device, use the App Library to find the app .

How to redownload apps on Mac

Open the App Store on your Mac.

Click your name in the sidebar, then find the app that you want to download. If you don't see your name in the sidebar, click Sign In, sign in with your Apple ID, then click your photo in the sidebar.

If you use Family Sharing, you can see a family member's purchases when you go to Purchased by and choose their name.

Learn what to do if you can't redownload the app

How to redownload apps on Apple TV

From the Home Screen, choose App Store.

Choose Purchased.

If you use Family Sharing, you can select a family member's name to see their purchases.

Select Not on This TV.

Find and select the app that you want to redownload.

You can't redownload apps on Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).

How to redownload apps on Apple Watch

Open the App Store on your Apple Watch.

Scroll all the way to the bottom, tap Account, then tap Purchased.

How to redownload apps on Apple Vision Pro

Open the App Store on your Apple Vision Pro.

Tap Account or your photo, then tap Purchased.

Select Apple Vision Apps or iPhone & iPad Apps.

 Learn what to do if you can't redownload the app 

Some apps aren't available on all devices. For example, an app that you bought on your iPhone might not have a version for Mac.

Games that you play with an Apple Arcade subscription don't appear in your purchases. To redownload a game from Apple Arcade, search for the game and download it again.

You can't redownload in-app purchases, but you can restore some in-app purchases .

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How Do You Reinstall Safari On A Mac

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Check if Safari is Deleted

If you're unable to find Safari on your Mac, it's essential to confirm whether it has been deleted or simply hidden. Here's how you can check if Safari is still present on your system:

Spotlight Search : Utilize the Spotlight search feature by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Then, type "Safari" into the search bar and see if the application appears in the search results. If it does, Safari is likely still installed on your Mac.

Applications Folder : Navigate to the "Applications" folder on your Mac. You can access this by clicking on the "Go" menu in the Finder and selecting "Applications." Look for Safari in the list of applications. If it's there, Safari has not been deleted.

Launchpad : Check your Launchpad for the Safari icon. You can access Launchpad by clicking on the rocket ship icon in your dock or by using a multitouch gesture on your trackpad . If Safari is present in Launchpad, it has not been deleted.

By following these simple steps, you can quickly determine whether Safari has been deleted from your Mac. If you find that Safari is indeed missing, you can proceed with the necessary steps to reinstall it and restore seamless browsing capabilities to your Mac.

Reinstall Safari from the App Store

If you've discovered that Safari is no longer present on your Mac, reinstalling it from the App Store is a straightforward and effective solution. Follow these steps to restore Safari using the App Store:

Open the App Store : Launch the App Store application on your Mac. You can do this by clicking on the App Store icon in your dock or by using Spotlight search to locate and open the App Store.

Search for Safari : Once the App Store is open, use the search bar located in the top-right corner of the window to search for "Safari." Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass icon to initiate the search.

Locate Safari : After performing the search, the App Store will display the search results. Look for the official Safari app developed by Apple. It should be accompanied by the familiar compass icon and the word "Safari" beneath it.

Download and Install : Click on the Safari app to view its details. If Safari is not currently installed on your Mac, you will see an option to download and install it. Click on the "Get" or "Download" button, and the installation process will commence.

Authenticate if Necessary : Depending on your App Store settings, you may be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password to authorize the download and installation of Safari. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this step.

Wait for Installation : Once you've initiated the download, the App Store will begin installing Safari on your Mac. The time required for the installation may vary based on your internet connection speed and the size of the Safari app.

Access Safari : After the installation is complete, you can access Safari from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or by using Spotlight search. Simply click on the Safari icon to launch the browser and start enjoying its features.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly reinstall Safari from the App Store, ensuring that you have access to Apple's native web browser for seamless and secure internet browsing on your Mac. This method is convenient and reliable, allowing you to restore Safari to your system with ease.

Reinstall Safari using Terminal

If you encounter challenges with reinstalling Safari from the App Store or prefer a more direct approach, utilizing Terminal to reinstall Safari is a viable option. Terminal provides a command-line interface to interact with the macOS operating system, enabling users to execute various commands, including the reinstallation of system applications such as Safari.

To reinstall Safari using Terminal, follow these steps:

Open Terminal : Launch Terminal on your Mac. You can access it by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal, or by using Spotlight search to locate and open the Terminal application.

Enter the Command : Once Terminal is open, type the following command and press Enter:

sudo rm -rf /Applications/Safari.app

This command removes the existing Safari application from the /Applications directory on your Mac.

Authenticate : After entering the command, you will be prompted to enter your administrator password. This is necessary as the command requires superuser privileges to execute. Type your password and press Enter. Note that when entering the password, the characters will not be visible for security purposes.

Reinstall Safari : With the previous command executed, you can now reinstall Safari using the following command:

sudo /usr/sbin/installer -pkg /System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg -target /

This command initiates the reinstallation of Safari on your Mac.

Wait for Completion : The Terminal will begin the reinstallation process, and you may see various messages indicating the progress of the installation. Allow the process to complete, which may take some time depending on your system's speed and the size of the Safari application.

Access Safari : Once the reinstallation is finished, you can access Safari from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or by using Spotlight search. Click on the Safari icon to launch the browser and resume your web browsing activities.

By following these steps, you can effectively reinstall Safari using Terminal, providing a direct and efficient method to restore the browser to your Mac. This approach leverages the power of Terminal to manage system applications, offering users a more hands-on solution for reinstalling Safari when traditional methods may not suffice.

Reinstalling Safari using Terminal can be particularly useful for users familiar with command-line interfaces and those seeking a direct method to address issues related to Safari's installation or functionality.

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Hello. Did you delete Safari from your Mac? If you did and do not have a recent backup, you will need to reinstall macOS to get Safari back. If you do have a recent backup of Safari before it was deleted, you can restore it.

If you haven't already, please also perform a Spotlight search for Safari to make sure that it wasn't accidentally moved off your Dock. If Safari comes up in the search, it is still present on your computer and can be dragged back onto your Mac's Dock or accessed via Spotlight or Launchpad.

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