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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. 

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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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I accidentally deleted Safari from my iPhone. How do I reload it? I can only find instructions for Mac

I accidentally deleted Safari from my iPhone. How do I reload it? The only thing I see is for a MAC

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The Safari app is not one of the apps that can be deleted but with iOS 14 it can be removed from the home screen. If you have iOS 14, go to the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen). From there you can touch and hold an app and slide it left back to the home screen.

If that is not the cause, try using Search to see if that will locate it: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201285

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1.  Swipe Right on the screen of your iPhone to bring up the search box.

2.  Type Safari in the search field. This should bring up the Safari App in the search results.

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• Look for app folders and search for Safari in the home screen.
• Use App Library to bring Safari back to the home screen.

Fix 1: Unhide Home Screen Page

If the Safari icon has gone missing along with other app icons, you might have hidden a home screen page.

Step 1: On your iPhone’s home screen, touch and hold the page dots at the bottom until you see the thumbnails of your home screen.

Step 2: The pages that have checkmarks under them are enabled. Look for the page with the Safari browser and tap on the selection circle under it to enable it.

That’s it. Now, go to your phone’s home screen, and you should see the Safari icon.

Fix 2: Remove Screen Time Restrictions From iPhone

If you can’t find Safari on your iPhone using the above methods, you must check and remove screen time restrictions from the Safari app.

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone > go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions .

Step 2: Tap on Allowed Apps . Turn off the toggle next to Safari . It should turn green.

That’s it. Go to your home screen, and you should see the Safari app. If the Safari icon is missing, use the above methods to put it back on the home screen.

Fix 3: Reset Home Screen Layout

Resetting the home screen layout of your iPhone will delete folders that you have created on the home screen and put all the pre-installed Apple apps, including Safari, at their original location. This will help in restoring Safari to the home screen.

To reset the home screen layout, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout .

Once reset, go back to the home screen, and you should see the Safari icon happily sitting over there. If Safari doesn’t work, learn how to fix Safari not working on your iPhone .

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How to Remove Safari from iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Removing Safari from your iPhone might sound like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple. In just a few steps, you can free up some space and customize your iPhone to better suit your needs. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started.

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Remove Safari from iPhone

Before we begin, it’s important to understand that removing Safari from your iPhone won’t delete your browsing history or bookmarks. Those will still be available if you decide to reinstall the app later on.

Step 1: Tap and hold the Safari icon

Tap and hold the Safari icon on your home screen until it starts to jiggle. This indicates that you’re in the editing mode where you can remove apps.

When you tap and hold the Safari app, all the apps on the screen will start to jiggle. This is the signal that you can move them around or delete them. You’ll also notice an “X” on the top left corner of the app icons that can be deleted.

Step 2: Tap the ‘X’ on the Safari icon

Once the apps are jiggling, tap the ‘X’ on the Safari icon to initiate the removal process.

After you tap the ‘X’, a confirmation pop-up will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to delete Safari. This is to prevent you from accidentally removing important apps.

Step 3: Confirm the removal

Confirm that you want to remove Safari by tapping ‘Delete’ in the pop-up window.

After you confirm the removal, Safari will be deleted from your iPhone. Don’t worry, you can always reinstall it from the App Store if you change your mind later.

After completing these steps, Safari will no longer be available on your iPhone. Keep in mind that you can always reinstall it from the App Store if needed.

Tips: Making the Most Out of Removing Safari from iPhone

• Removing Safari can help you limit web browsing and increase productivity.
• You can set another web browser as your default after removing Safari.
• Remember that deleting Safari doesn’t clear your web data; you need to do that manually in Settings.
• If you have Screen Time set up, you can restrict access to Safari instead of removing it entirely.
• Reinstalling Safari is as simple as searching for it in the App Store and tapping ‘Install’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i permanently delete safari from my iphone.

No, Safari is a built-in app and cannot be permanently removed. However, you can delete it from your home screen and reinstall it later if needed.

Safari is a core part of iOS, and like other core apps, it can’t be fully deleted from your device. What you’re doing by following the above steps is essentially hiding it from your home screen and disabling it.

Will removing Safari delete my bookmarks and history?

No, your bookmarks and browsing history are not deleted when you remove Safari from your home screen.

Your bookmarks and history are tied to your iCloud account if you have iCloud Safari syncing turned on. This means they’ll be waiting for you if you ever choose to reinstall Safari.

What if I change my mind after deleting Safari?

You can easily reinstall Safari by finding it in the App Store and tapping ‘Install’.

Reinstalling Safari is just like downloading any other app. Once it’s back on your home screen, all your data will still be there if you had iCloud syncing on.

Can I set another browser as my default on iPhone?

Yes, with iOS 14 and later, you can set another browser as the default on your iPhone.

To do this, download the browser you want to use from the App Store, go to the Settings app, find the browser’s settings, and select ‘Default Browser App’ to make the switch.

Is it possible to restrict access to Safari without deleting it?

Yes, you can use the Screen Time feature to restrict access to Safari.

If you’re looking to limit your or someone else’s Safari usage, Screen Time allows you to set time limits and other restrictions without having to remove the app.

• Tap and hold the Safari icon until it jiggles.
• Tap the ‘X’ on the Safari icon.
• Confirm the removal by tapping ‘Delete’.

Removing Safari from your iPhone is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few taps. Whether you’re looking to declutter your home screen, limit your web browsing, or simply try out a different browser, deleting Safari can be a useful step. Just remember, your browsing data stays safe and sound, waiting for you if you ever decide to bring Safari back into the fold. Plus, with the ability to set a different browser as your default, you have the flexibility to customize your iPhone experience to your liking. And if you ever feel the need to restrict Safari access without removing it, Screen Time has got you covered. So go ahead, give your iPhone a little makeover, and enjoy the extra space and freedom that comes with removing Safari.

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How to Restore Accidentally Closed Safari Tabs on iPhone

• If you’ve accidentally closed Safari tabs on an iPhone, you can easily recover them by using the Recently Closed Tabs list.
• Another alternative method is to restore deleted Safari tabs by accessing the History tab.
• And, finally the Shake to Undo feature also allows you to recover recently closed Safari tabs on iPhone.

Did you accidentally close all tabs open in Safari on your iPhone? If you did, you’re not alone. Several people, including myself, have encountered this issue at least once. However, it is nothing to worry about as you can easily recover any deleted Safari tab. Read along to learn how to Restore accidentally closed Safari tabs on iPhone. 

How To Recover Deleted Safari Tabs on iPhone

Since Safari is the primary web browser for most of us, we have multiple tabs open within the browser. Some of us leave these tabs open as we need to revisit them later. Now, if you accidentally delete or close all of these tabs in Safari, do not panic. Recovering accidentally closed Safari tabs isn’t all that difficult. 

Many people accidentally close tabs and you can find several posts regarding this issue on Apple’s Discussion Community page . Therefore, to solve this issue, we’ve put together some of the best troubleshooting methods to help you recover deleted Safari tabs on your iPhone.

1. Restore Accidentally Closed Tabs from Recently Closed Tabs List in Safari 

The Safari browser on iPhone has a Recently Closed Tabs list hidden in plain sight within the browser. Not many people are aware of this feature and hence panic when they accidentally close multiple Safari tabs on their iPhones. However, we will help you navigate to the Recently Closed Tabs list and reopen all the tabs you accidentally closed on Safari. 

Time needed:  1 minute

Steps to reopen websites from the Recently Closed Tabs list in Safari on iPhone. 

Once the tab opens, you can continue browsing. If you want to reopen several tabs that you accidentally closed, you will have to repeat this step multiple times. 

2. Restore Deleted Safari Tabs From Safari History

Another simple method to recover accidentally closed tabs is to restore them from History. Like most browsers, Safari also stores your browsing history in the History tab. However, note that if you accidentally closed tabs in the Private Browsing Mode, then they cannot be restored.

This is because Apple does not store browsing history for any activity in the Private Browsing Mode on iPhone. If they did, the Private Browsing Mode wouldn’t be that private. But if you’re on Mac, there’s a workaround that allows you to view Private Mode browsing history .

With that said, here’s how to recover deleted Safari tabs from Safari History on your iPhone. 

• Open the Safari browser on your iPhone. 
• Tap the Bookmarks icon located below the address bar. 
• Here, tap the History tab (clock icon). 
• Next, tap the page you want to reopen.
• Alternatively, you can also tap and hold and then select the Open in New Tab or Open in New Tab Group option if you do not want to load the link on the current tab. 

3. Shake Your iPhone To Undo Changes and Recover Accidentally Closed Tabs in Safari 

Have you ever tried the Shake to Undo feature on your iPhone? Chances are, you have used this feature to correct typing errors. However, the Shake to Undo feature offers a lot more and can help you undo several accidental changes, including the ability to restore recently closed tabs in Safari on iPhone. 

Apart from reopening accidentally closed tabs, the Shake to Undo feature also works in other apps and services. Here are a few examples of using your iPhone’s Shake to Undo feature.

• Creating, editing, renaming, or deleting files or folders in the Files app. 
• Creating, editing, or deleting events in the Calendar app.
• Editing or deleting images or videos in the Photos app.
• Rearranging apps and widgets on the Home Screen.

We understand that this feature might be helpful you right now. Because a few minutes must’ve passed since you accidentally closed these tabs. Regardless, it might come in handy in the near future. Therefore, here’s how to use the Shake to Undo feature to restore accidentally closed tabs in Safari on iPhone. 

• The moment you accidentally close Safari tabs, quickly shake your iPhone . We suggest using the hammering motion as that is what seems to work for us. 
• The iPhone will display an Undo Close Tab pop-up. Tap the Undo button. 
• The closed tab will be restored and you can continue browsing. 

If the Shake to Undo feature is not working on your iPhone, you might have accidentally disabled it. Here’s how to enable the Shake to Undo feature on iPhone. 

• Open the Settings app and tap the Accessibility option. 
• Select the Touch option located under the Physical and Motor menu. 
• On the next screen, enable the Shake to Undo toggle. 

Prevent Accidentally Closing Safari Tabs 

Why do you have multiple tabs open in Safari? Mostly, it might be because you visit those sites often and do not want to search for them every single time. However, navigating through hundreds of tabs to revisit a website isn’t very easy. While doing so, you might accidentally close all of the open tabs too. 

Therefore, in order to prevent accidentally closing Safari tabs on iPhone, we suggest bookmarking tabs you visit frequently. This will streamline the entire process of navigating websites you visit often and in turn save time. Here’s how to bookmark tabs in Safari on your iPhone. 

• Head to the website you want to bookmark.
• Now, tap and hold on the Bookmark icon below the address bar. 

• On the next screen, you can edit the Name and the Link of the website . 
• If you want to change the location of the Bookmark, tap the option below Location and select the Bookmark Folder of your choice. 

Conclusion 

We hope you were able to restore all the accidentally closed Safari tabs on your iPhone. I can completely relate to your pain of losing all the open tabs. It has happened to me in the past too. If you have any other doubts or are aware of other methods that can help restore accidentally deleted tabs in Safari, please let us know in the comments below. 

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How to Recover Deleted History Safari iPhone with/Without Backup

Safari is a default browser for iOS and Mac computers. It is one of the commonly used browsers for Apple users, and it helps access the internet and, at the same time, save important browsing history on their iPhones or iPads. This makes it possible to revisit previous website pages and pick up from where you left off. However, it is easy to lose Safari history, and it can happen due to an iOS update, accidental deletion, or system crash. If you've deleted your Safari search history on your iPhone, you can still get it back.

In this article, you will find 5 top solutions to recover deleted history Safari iPhone with or without a backup.

Part 1. Can I Recover Deleted Safari History iPhone?

Method 1. how to recover deleted safari history without backup, method 2. how to see deleted history on iphone through settings, method 3. how to see deleted safari history on iphone with icloud backup, method 4. how to find deleted safari history on iphone via itunes backup, method 5. how to see deleted search history on safari by time machine, part 3. faqs on recovering deleted safari history.

Is it possible to retrieve deleted iPhone history on the Safari browser? Well, the answer is Yes. When you delete browsing history on Safari, it is not permanently erased from the device. You may still find it on your phone, but you only have a limited timeframe, which is about one month. If you act fast, you may be lucky to get back the deleted browsing history. However, remember, the success rate of restoring deleted browsing history this way isn't 100%.

Conversely, if you've backed up your browsing history beforehand, you can still see the deleted files from a backup, either iCloud backup or iTunes backup. Nonetheless, you can still use third-party recovery software to restore the deleted Safari without a backup.

Therefore, the deleted Safari history is recoverable, and you can use a backup if you have created it prior or without a backup via professional software.

Part 2. How to Recover Deleted History on iPhone

In this section, we'll introduce effective ways to recover deleted Safari history, whether you have a backup or not. When you find out that you mistakenly erased history from your Safari browser, these are the best approaches to take and recover it:

If you did not keep a backup of your Safari history, the only option you have is to use third-party software. As a professional data recovery software, iPhone Data Recovery can help in recovering deleted Safari history and Safari bookmarks on iOS devices. The best part is that you don't require a backup to restore your files.

It is very safe, and with the highest rates of success in the recovery industry, it is your best option to restore all files from your iOS, including Safari bookmarks, Safari history, call logs, messages, reminders, etc. Moreover, apart from restoring data from iOS, iPhone Data Recovery supports recovering data from iTunes and iCloud backup as well.

Key Features:

• Restore deleted search history on iOS devices.
• Support various files such as history, contacts, messages, notes, videos, photos, etc.
• Preview the deleted and existing files on iOS, iTunes, and iCloud backups before restoring them.
• Highest rates of success in data recovery.
• Safe to use and has a clean user interface.

Below are steps on how to see recently deleted history on Safari via the iPhone Data Recovery tool:

01 First, you need to download iPhone Data Recovery software on your PC and install it. Launch it and enter "iPhone Data Recovery". Next, choose the "Recover from iOS Device" option.

02 Now, link your iPhone to the PC using a lightning cable. When asked, click "Trust" on your iPhone to allow the tool to detect the phone. When done connecting, you need to press the "Start Scan" icon to scan files on the iPhone.

03 You'll see all iOS data listed on the left panel in categories after the scan is completed. Locate, then select "Safari History" from the left sidebar. View all internet histories and search history on the preview window on the right.

04 Locate and then check all the detailed info of the deleted Safari history. Choose all data you need to restore and tap the "Recover" button.

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The easiest option we recommend all iOS users to try out when they realize their Safari browsing history has been deleted is to check your device's Settings. If you're lucky, you will find lost Safari history here. However, this approach will only be fruitful if you haven't deleted cookies or cache files before.

Below are the steps to get back your deleted Safari history on your iPhone through Settings:

Step 1. Open the iPhone Settings app, then scroll down to "Safari" and click on it to open the primary interface.

Step 2. Find the "Advanced" option at the bottom and press on it. When a new Advanced interface appears, select "Website Data".

Step 3. You'll see all those sites you've visited. Check if the deleted history is there and click on the "Show All Sites" option to show all the websites you've browsed.

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Most users don't rely on iTunes to back up their files. They prefer using iCloud. If you have used iCloud to back up your data , then iCloud backup can also be a viable option to recover the deleted Safari browsing history on your iPhone. However, all files and content will be erased from your device, which might lead to data loss if some files haven't been backed up yet. Also, for this method to work, you require a reliable internet connection.

Here is the process to retrieve deleted history from iPhone Safari via iCloud backup:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to "General". Find the "Reset" option by scrolling down to the bottom page and clicking on it. Click on the "Erase All Content and Settings" option afterward to reset the iPhone.

Step 2. When you get back to the original setup page, you should select the option for "Restore from iCloud Backup" to recover the deleted Safari history and other data to your iPhone.

If you have backed up your files to iTunes, you can restore deleted search history from iTunes backup. But you need to have created a backup before the history was deleted. Remember, when you restore your data from iTunes, your data will be overwritten by the new files being restored. It is thus advisable to back up your files before restoring data from iTunes.

If you have a Mac computer operating on macOS Catalina or a newer version, you need to use the Finder application to perform the recovery procedure.

To restore Safari browsing history from iTunes backup, these are the steps to use:

Step 1. Launch iTunes /Finder on your computer and link the iPhone to the computer using a lightning cable.

Step 2. After the device gets recognized, tap on the option for "Restore Backup", then select the recent backup file you created before you erased your Safari history.

When the procedure is finished, you may now open Safari on the iPhone and confirm if Safari history was restored.

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Do you know you can also see the deleted browsing history via Time Machine on a Mac computer? Apple users can sync files across all Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account. So, if the Safari browsing history was synced to a Mac computer automatically, it can be restored using the Time Machine. If you are sure your computer has made a backup via Time Machine, the recovery process will only take a few steps as follows:

Step 1. Close the Safari app on your Mac first. Open Finder, select "Go", and proceed to the "Go to the folder" option.

Step 2. Key in "~/Library/Safari/" into the space, then tap on the "Go" button.

Step 3. When you get to the Safari directory page, locate the History.db file or it can also be History.plist on older Safari browser versions.

Step 4. Open the Time Machine menu at the top right, then select "Enter Time Machine". Choose the data you want to restore from the list. Make sure you choose a date containing Safari history files, then press the "Restore" button.

Step 5. Finally, open Safari again to check all history. Just click on history from the menu bar on the upper screen, then choose "Show All History".

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Q1. What types of files does Safari store?

Safari keeps various data types on the phone to help you have an efficient browsing experience. Among the many files Safari browser saves are browsing history, cache, cookies, search history, and more.

Q2. Does Safari usually keep browsing history? And for how long?

Yes, Safari keeps a browsing history on the devices used. According to Apple, Safari will keep a browsing history on a Mac computer for about one year, while on iOS devices, it keeps the search history for a month. This way, you can restore your history when you mistakenly delete it.

Q3. Does Safari clear the old history?

Once you delete history, Safari will also remove the data it saves from your browsing, which includes web pages you visited, recent searches, sites you frequently visited, and more.

In conclusion, the process of recovering deleted Safari browsing history on an iPhone can be challenging, but it is not impossible. With the right tools and methods, you can potentially retrieve lost web pages and valuable information. It's important to act quickly and follow the steps outlined in this guide to maximize your chances of successful recovery. iPhone Data Recovery is the best and most recommended solution to restore deleted Safari search history on iPhone. It restores data selectively, only those files that are missing.

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5 Ways to View & Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone/iPad

“I've cleared my Safari history recently but now I need find back one website I visited previously. I was just wondering whether there's any chance to recover deleted Safar history so I can access these sites again?”

Safari is the built-in web browser for iOS devices and Mac computers, which is widely used among Apple users. While searching the internet with Safari, it usually keeps the browsing history and bookmarks for picking up what has been read.

The Safari history is very important and helpful. What if you have accidentally deleted your browsing history or it is suddenly gone without a record?

Don't worry. You still have chances to get back the deleted Safari history. Keep reading to find out how you can recover deleted Safari history on iPhone without or without backup.

Can You Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone?

Are you wondering if it's possible to recover deleted Safari history on your iPhone? The good news is that it's YES. Even if you've deleted your browsing history on Safari, it's not permanently gone from your iPhone. It may still be stored on your phone for a limited period and inaccessible. And with the right steps, you can recover the deleted Safari history on iPhone.

Check iPhone Settings for Deleted Safari History

Before you try any other methods listed below, first check your iPhone itself. The most accessible and simple way of recovering your browsing history is to find them in Safari Website Data under Settings. Here's how to do it:

• On your iPhone, open the Settings app. Scroll down to find Safari and tap on it.
• On the next screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on the " Advanced " option.
• Choose the " Website Data " and you'll view the domain of the deleted browsing history.

Drawback of this method:

This method will only show you the root domain of your visited sites. You won't be able to find a specific page you've viewed before. Also, this method only works as long as you don't clear cookies and history from Safari.

Recover Safari History on iPhone without Backup (Recommend)

If there is no backup of your deleted Safari history, FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery is highly recommended to you. As the World's 1st iPhone and iPad data recovery software, it has helped tens of thousands iOS users find the deleted or lost data. What makes it become so popular? The answer is its reliability and function.

It provides 3 recovery modes for users: Recover from iOS Device, Recover from iTunes Backup, Recover from iCloud Backup, which means that it is powerful enough to scan deleted iOS data, preview almost all the content of iTunes/iCloud backup and download them on computer.

And the data types this tool supports to recover include messages, contacts, photos , videos, Safari history, notes , WhatsApp messages, Viber, etc. This tool works well on the latest iPhone 15/14/13 and iOS 17/16.

Follow the steps below to recover deleted safari history on iPhone without backup :

Step 1. Connect iPhone to Computer

To start with, install the program on your Windows PC or Mac and launch it. Choose " Recover from iOS Device " and then connect your iPhone to the computer using USB cable.

Step 2. Select Safari History to Scan

Once yoru iPhone is detected by the program, choose " Safari History " of any other type of files you would like to recover and then click " Scan " to begin scanning.

Step 2. Recover Deleted Safari History

After the scan, click " Safari History " from the category list to preview the recoverable safari history. Then select the ones you need and click " Recover " button to save the deleted safari history to your computer.

Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from Backup

Recover safari history from icloud web.

You are allowed to recover only Safari history from iCloud official site as long as you have turned on iCloud Auto Syncing on your iPhone. Follow these simple steps:

• Sign into iCloud official site from any browser using your iCloud account.
• Navigate to the " Advanced " option and scroll down to click " Restore Bookmarks " .
• Choose an archive of bookmarks you want and click on " Restore ".

Only the deleted Safari hisoty within the last 30 days can be retrieved. Also, the existing Safari bookmarks on your iPhone will be replaced and erased, which might cause new data loss.

Restore iPhone Safari History from iCloud Backup

If you have backed up your iPhone to iCloud, restoring iPhone from the iCloud backup is also one of the feasible choice you can try. Doing this will get back all the app data, including the deleted Safari history. But you need to factory reset the iPhone before performing the restore.

• Open Settings and click on " General ", scroll down to tap on " Reset " and select " Erase All Content and Settings ".
• Follow the instructions to set up your iPhone until you reach the page of " Apps & Data ". Then choose " Restore from iCloud Backup ".
• Sign in to iCloud and choose a backup to restore the device. All data in the backup file including the deleted Safari history will come back.

You're not allowed to preview the deleted files and selectively recover what you need only. What's worse, all the existing data on your iPhone will be erased and you'll lose your latest data that are not included in the iCloud backup.

Selectively Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup

With FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery, you're able to preview and selectively recover deleted Safari history from iCloud backup.

• Run FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery and switch to " Recover from iCloud ".
• Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password. Then select the data types you want to restore and click on " Scan ".
• After you've downloaded the iCloud data, preview and select the data you need, then click on " Recover ".

Recover Deleted Safari History from iTunes Backup

If you have made an iTunes/Finder backup before you deleted the Safari history, you can also recover the deleted browsing history by restoring iPhone from iTunes backup. However, to restore the backed-up data, you will have to erase the existing data on your iPhone.

• Connect your iPhone to computer and launch iTunes or Finder.
• Click on the iPhone icon when it shows up and then choose " Restore Backup ".
• Select the backup file that contains your deleted Safari history and click on " Restore ".

Same as iCloud, preview and selectively recovery is not supported. Restoring from iTunes backup might also lead to data loss since any new files added to your iPhone since the backup will be replaced and overwritten.

Selectively Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iTunes Backup

And again, we recommend you using FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery to recover deleted Safari history from iTunes backup without erasing any data.

• Launch FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery and choose the option of " Recover from iTunes Backup ".
• Select the iTunes backup file you want and click " Next ". Then select " Safari history " and click on " Scan ".
• After the scan, you can preview the Safari history and selectively recover those you need by clicking on " Recover ".

FAQs about iPhone Safari History Recovery

Q1. How long does Safari keep your browsing history?

This question has confused a lot of iPhone users. Actually, there is a definite answer of this question: your Mac can keep your browsing history for as long as a year, while some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models keep browsing history for a month. This is what demonstrated on Apple’s official site.

Q2. How to recover deleted Safari history on iPad?

There are different methods for recovering deleted Safari history on your iPhone, most of which apply to iPads. You can try using FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery, which is compatible with major iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Q3. Where is Safari history stored on your Mac?

All the Safari history you can see on your Mac is stored in the ~/Library/Safari/ folder.

• Just click on Finder > Go > Go to Folder .
• Then enter the path in the textbox and click on OK to open  the History.db file.

Q4. How to avoid losing Safari history?

To avoid the possible loss of Safari history, we can enable Safari in iCloud preferences. In this way, the Safari data will be backed up to cloud automatically.

Besides that, we can also use some tools such as FoneGeek iOS Backup & Restore to back up iPhone data to computer selectively or fully.

This article has outlined all feasible solutions to recover deleted Safari history on your iPhone. You can pick the one that works best for you. We strongly recommended FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery for its easy-to-use interface and allowing us to recover Safari history without data loss.

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Disappearing Safari Tabs on iPhone or iPad? How to Find Them

Every so often, a seemingly small bug in Apple's operating systems survives the company's annual OS launches and continues to cause users huge frustration from one software update to the next.

While there isn't an accepted solution to the problem of disappearing tabs, there are cases where it might seem that your tabs are gone, when in fact they are just hidden from view. Here are some ways that you may be able to get them back or stop them from disappearing in the first place.

Reveal Hidden Tabs

On iPadOS, for example, if you press and hold the Show Tab Overview button (four squares in a quadrant) in the top-right corner of the Safari window, this will reveal a dropdown menu that includes an option to Merge All Windows .

Reveal the Shelf

Another action worth trying on iPadOS is pressing and holding the Safari icon in the Dock or on the Home Screen and selecting Show All Windows from the popup menu that appears.

Recently Closed Tabs

If you have an inkling that some of the tabs you're missing have been inadvertently closed, you can always use the Recently Closed Tabs option to re-open them. All you have to do is open up the tab view in Safari and long press on the "+" icon to get a look at all of the tabs that you've recently closed.

Turn Off Auto-Close Tabs

If you still haven't been able to find some of your tabs, make sure that Safari isn't closing them after a certain duration on your behalf: Open Settings , tap through to Safari -> Close Tabs and ensure that Manually is selected.

Bookmark All Open Tabs

If the above suggestions haven't worked for you, there is a workaround: Consider bookmarking your open tabs after each browsing session. This might sound like more hassle than it's worth, but since iOS 13 Apple has included a one-tap option to just that.

A popup menu will appear at the on the screen from which you can select Add Bookmarks for X Tabs , the X being the number of tabs open.

Once you've tapped this option, you'll be asked to save the tabs in a new bookmarks folder (remember to give it a recognizable name). Alternately, you can choose a location from the existing folder list in which to save the tabs.

To access your bookmarks in Safari at any time, simply tap the Bookmarks icon in the main browsing interface or the sidebar to reveal all of your saved favorites and folders. Press and hold on the folder of bookmarks and select Open in New Tabs , or alternatively, Open in Tab Group if you want them grouped.

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Safari Disappeared from iPhone? Add It Back With 6 Easy Ways

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Safari is the default web browser on iPhone. And it's liked by most iPhone users because of its simple and clean interface and its great utility. But recently some users have reported that the Safari icon has disappeared from their iPhone Home screen, maybe after they update their iPhone to iOS 16 . They are eager to know how to add it back.

Are you also facing this issue and looking for a solution? Don't worry. Here in this article, we will tell you multiple methods to fix the Safari disappeared from iPhone issue and add the missing Safari icon back to your iPhone Home screen .

Part 1. Why Did Safari Disappear from My iPhone?

Part 2. Find Disappeared Safari from Your iPhone

Method 1: Check All Screens and Folders

Method 2: Search for Disappeared Safari in App Library

Method 3: Look for Disappeared Safari Using Spotlight Search

Method 4: Remove Restrictions on Safari

Method 5: Check if Home Screen Page is Hidden

Method 6: Reset Home Screen

Bonus: How to Get Back Disappeared Safari History to iPhone Without Backup

Faqs about safari disappeared from iphone, part 1: why did safari disappear from my iphone.

Actually, although Safari icon disappeared from your iPhone, the Safari app is impossible to disappear from your iPhone. That's because iPhone doesn't allow users to remove the in-built applications. Following are the two main reasons why Safari icon disappeared from iPhone:

The Safari icon on iPhone may have been hidden or relocated in some folders or displayed on another screen.

It may be concealed if you deactivate it by mistake using the limitations option in Settings.

Part 2: Find Disappeared Safari from Your iPhone

No matter what has caused Safari disappeared from iPhone, we will provide 6 methods to help you solve this problem and add the missing Safari icon back to your iPhone Home screen.

1 Check All Screens and Folders

The initial approach you need to take is to look for the missing Safari icon on every Home screen of your iPhone. Check if the Safari app is hidden in a folder on one of the screen pages.

2 Search for Disappeared Safari in App Library

You could find and run the applications you frequently use in the App Library. So, there is some possibility that you could find the disappeared Safari in the App Library. Just go through all the home screens by swiping left and you will reach the App Library. All applications that are installed appear there, you can tap on the search box and type Safari to find it.

3 Look for Disappeared Safari Using Spotlight Search

Another way to quickly find the disappeared Safari is to use the spotlight search of your iPhone. Swipe right past all the home screens and open up the Spotlight Search. Type Safari in the search box and the Safari app would appear in the search outcomes. This method apply to all app icons disappeared from iphone but still installed including Safari.

As soon as you find it, you could long-press the icon and pull it to the target screen.

4 Remove Restrictions on Safari

You may have imposed limits on the Safari App, either mistakenly or on purpose, to block others from surfing the web or using your data on your iPhone. This setting might also get Safari icon disappeared from your iPhone Home screen.

Follow the steps below to get the missing Safari back::

Step 1. Go to Settings and click on Screen Time .

Step 2. Then, select Content & Privacy Restrictions . (If you have set up any passcode, you would be asked to enter that.)

Step 3. Choose the option of Allowed Apps .

Step 4. Toggle the switch to turn on the Safari if it's off.

5 Check if Home Screen Page is Hidden

Are you finding that not only Safari, but also other App icons went missing? If that's the case, then perhaps one of the Home screen page is hidden.

Follow the instructions below to put Safari app back on iPhone:

Step 1. Open your iPhone's home screen and press and hold the page dots located at the bottom. Keep holding until thumbnails of your home screen pages appear.

Step 2. Identify the pages with checkmarks, as these are the enabled ones. Locate the page containing the Safari browser and tap the selection circle underneath it to activate it.

6 Reset Home Screen

Another way to get back the Safari missing from iPhone is to reset your Home screen, and all of your applications will be displayed on their default positions. You can easily locate where your Safari App is.

Follow two simple steps below to get Safari icon missing back:

Step 1. Open Settings , click on General , and then tap on Reset .

Step 2. Select Reset Home Screen Layout .

Hope that you have gotten back the disappeared Safari icon to your iPhone. You don't need to worry a lot when the Safari icon is missing. Just as we have mentioned, the app can't be removed, So, you are sure to find and add it back. But if you have lost the data such as browsing history and bookmarks in the Safari app, it could be a little difficult for you to come up with a solution to get them back.

However, you don't need to worry too much, either, as WooTechy iSeeker will come in handy whenever there is a need to recover your data. It is a powerful iPhone data recovery program and it could get back any lost data to your iPhone. It will retrieve the lost Safari history and bookmarks easily and quickly.

Key Features of iSeeker

It recovers 18 types of lost data like deleted Safari history , bookmarks , photos without backup .

It allows you selectively recover the needed files and lets you preview the files before recovery.

It ensures your data privacy during the whole recovery process.

It is compatible with iOS 16 and Apple devices.

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Recover the lost Safari history with the following 3 simple steps

Step 1. Download and install Wootechy iSeeker, select Recover from iOS device and then connect your device to your laptop/computer. After your iPhone is recognized by iSeeker, click on Next to continue the recovery procedure.

Step 2. Next, select Safari History from all the categories displayed on the screen hit the Scan option.

Step 3. After the scan, you will be able to preview all the deleted or lost Safari history. Choose the needed ones and click on the Recover button.

Q1. How do I fix Safari missing after iOS update?

Restart your device, search for Safari, and ensure you're not using any restrictive settings.

Q2. Can I restore Safari from an iCloud backup?

Yes, if you have a backup, restoring your device might bring back Safari along with its data.

Q3. Is there a way to prevent Safari from disappearing in the future?

To prevent Safari from disappearing, it's a good practice to regularly back up your device through iCloud or iTunes.

Q4. What should I do if I can't find Safari after trying all troubleshooting steps?

If none of the troubleshooting steps work, you might consider resetting your iPhone's settings ( Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings ). This won't delete your data but will reset settings to default.

Q5. How to add Safari to Home Screen?

Adding Safari to home screen is pretty easy as follows:

Search for " Safari " using Spotlight.

Long-press the Safari icon in the search results.

Tap " Add to Home Screen ."

Final Words

The above-mentioned methods are some of the quickest and most successful ways for recovering Safari missing from iPhone. These approaches have basic steps that are simple to learn and implement.

In addition, the most convenient way to restore disappeared Safari history from iPhone is to install WooTechy iSeeker and cut out the hassle. It involves a user-friendly interface that eliminates complicated steps for using it. It also respects the confidentiality of your data throughout the process of recovery and does not destroy your existing data, hence, giving you the best experience.

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How to Find Missing Safari Icon on iPhone or iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar | Filed Under: iOS

When the Safari Icon goes missing from the Home screen of iPhone, most users start thinking about the possibility of Safari App being accidentally deleted by them or by someone with access to their device.

However, this is never the case as Apple prevents users from deleting native apps and Safari happens to be one of the most essential native Apps that cannot be deleted from an Apple device.

In most cases, the problem of missing Safari Icon ends up being due to the Safari App being accidentally moved to another Home Screen or becoming hidden in a Folder on the App Library screen.

A less common reason for Safari Icon missing or disappearing from the Home screen on iPhone is due to the Safari App being restricted by Screen Time Settings .

What to Do If Safari Icon is Missing on iPhone?

It can be quite frustrating to find Safari Icon missing on iPhone. Fortunately, in most cases, you should be able to fix this problem using the following steps.

1. Check All Home Screens & Folders

As mentioned above, the most common reason for Safari Icon missing on iPhone is due to the Safari App being accidentally moved to another Home Screen or a Folder.

Hence, the first step would be to carefully go through all the Home screens on your iPhone and look for the Safari App.

Also, go through all Folders and make sure that Safari Icon is not hiding in a Folder on your device.

2. Search For Safari Browser On iPhone

Follow the steps below to make your iPhone look for the missing Safari app.

1. Bring up the Search bar on the Home screen of your iPhone ( Swipe down or Swipe left , depending on the model of your iPhone).

2.  Type Safari in the Search bar and this should bring up Safari App in the search results.

3. Tap & Hold on the Safari Icon , drag it upwards slightly and release the finger to place Safari Icon back on the Home Screen of your iPhone.

Note: Even if the Safari App is hidden in a Folder, you will see the name of the Folder in which the Safari App Icon is hidden on your device.

3. Look For Safari in App Library

If you had accidentally removed Safari from the Home screen, it should be available in the App Library on your iPhone.

1. Swipe Left on the Home screen of your iPhone, until you reach the App Library screen.

2. On App Library screen, type Safari in the Search bar and you should find Safari appearing in the Search results.

3. Once Safari appears in the search results, tap and hold on Safari Icon and select Add to Home Screen option.

This should immediately bring the Safari Icon back on the Home Screen of your device.

4. Unhide Home Screen

Another possibility is that you may have accidentally moved Safari to another Home screen and also hidden that Home Screen.

1. Tap & Hold on the Dots located on the Home Screen of your iPhone.

2. Look for Safari Icon in the Thumbnails and tap below the Thumbnail that contains the Safari Icon (if it does not have the check mark).

3. This will unhide the Screen containing Safari Icon and you will find Safari back on the Home screen of your iPhone.

5. Reset Home Screen

An easy way to get native Apps like Safari back to their default position on the Home screen of your iPhone is to Reset the Home Screen.

1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset .

2. On the Reset Screen, select Reset Home Screen Layout option.

As mentioned above, resetting the Home Screen should bring back the Safari Icon to its usual position on the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.

6. Disable Restrictions on Safari App

You may have accidentally or intentionally placed restrictions on Safari App, in order to prevent the possibility of your children accessing the internet and using up all your data.

1. Open Settings > Go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and tap on Allowed Apps .

2. On Allowed Apps screen, move the toggle next to Safari to  ON  position.

Note: If you are using Screen Time Passcode , you will be prompted to enter Screen Time Passcode.

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How do I retrieve my cleared safari history on iPhone 8? I accidentally clicked clear cookies and data as well, so everything is basically gone and there is very important stuff that I need to recover. Any ideas?

iPhone users can easily access the Internet with the built-in safari. And it is very convenient for them to add and save bookmarks when browsing a webpage. However, there are always some users who may lose all history and bookmarks because of some unexpected reasons like accidental deletion, iOS update, the system crashed or some unknown reasons.

For the lost safari history, is it possible to get them back? How to check history on iPhone after it’s been deleted? The answer is absolute YES. In the guide below, we will share with you 3 different methods to recover deleted safari history on iPhone/iPad, without backup, with iTunes and iCloud backup.

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How to Retrieve Deleted Safari History on iPhone/iPad without Backup

To recover deleted Safari history on iPhone without backup, you may need some professional smartphone data recovery tool like iMobie PhoneRescue to do you a favor. PhoneRescue for iOS supports easily retrieving deleted Safari browsing history from iPhone directly even without any backup.

PhoneRescue supports previewing and selectively recovering deleted Safari history you prefer. What’s more, it also enables you to recover iOS contents like safari history, notes , photos, contacts , messages, and more other data as long as you create a backup from iTunes backup or iCloud backup. You can also see deleted safari history on iPhone before retrieving them. Now, let’s check the detailed steps to retrieve deleted safari history on iPhone without backup.

Step 1 Free Download PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer > Launch it and plug your iPhone into the computer with a USB cable > Choose “Recover from iOS Device” mode. And click Next to scan deleted data.

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Step 2 Then it would show a notification page to enable you to select the exact data you would like to recover. So please select the Safari History option. Then click OK button to scan.

Choose Data Category to Scan from iOS Device

Step 3 After Analysis and Scan, click “Safari History” on the left panel to preview all browsing history. By using the filter on the top-right corner, you can choose to see only the deleted items. Just select the items you want to recover and click buttons on the bottom right to recover deleted history to your iPad or computer.

How to Retrieve Deleted Safari History on iPhone without Backup – Step 3

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How to Retrieve Deleted Safari History on iPhone/iPad with Backup

If you have backed up your Safari history to iTunes and iCloud before deleting, then you can directly use iTunes, or iCloud to complete the recovery job. However, since the traditional backup recovery ways need you to erase all existing data on the device, a lot of iPhone users prefer to use PhoneRescue for iOS  to solve the problems.

Unlike the traditional way, it not only will not wipe anything on your device but also allow you to view the details of the backup file so that you can choose the right backup to restore. In addition, with PhoneRescue for iOS, there’s no blind full restore, you can selectively restore only deleted Safari history to your iPhone.

And below, we will separately show you how to recover deleted Safari history from iTunes and iCloud backup without erasing any current data.

Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone/iPad from Backup

In this Part we mainly talk about iTunes backup recovering, if you are looking for iCloud backup retrieving, please move to the third part .

Step 1 Free Download PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer > Run it > Connect your iPhone to the computer with USB cable > Select Recover from Backup > Click the Right Arrow button.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iTunes Backup – Step 2

Step 2 Select the backup that contains the Safari history you want to get back > Click on Right Arrow to scan the backup > Uncheck Select All button and check Safari History only > Click OK button to start the scan process.

Step 3  After scanning, choose the delete history you want to recover >  Click the Recover button on the bottom right corner to retrieve them now.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iTunes Backup – Step 3

Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone/iPad from iCloud Backup

To recover deleted Safari history from iCloud with PhoneRescue for iOS has a lot of similarities from the above two parts:

Step 1 Free Download PhoneRescue for iOS for your PC, or Mac > Run it.

Step 2 Choose Recover from iCloud option > Click the arrow button > Sign in your iCloud account.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup – Step 2

Step 3 Click on iCloud backup option to continue.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup – Step 3

Step 4 Click the download button behind the iCloud backup you prefer > Uncheck Select All button and check Safari History only > Click on OK button to proceed.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup – Step 4

Step 5 After the download process completes, check it > Click on Right Arrow > Preview and select the Safari history you want to recover > Click on Recover button on the bottom right corner to get them back now.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup – Step 5

How to Retrieve Safari History on iPhone via Settings

You can also recover the Safari History on iPhone Settings. But, what you should know is  that the browsing data will only be available if you haven’t deleted the  Safari browser’s cache or cookies files before . Check the detailed steps below:

• Go to Settings on your iPhone > Find and tap on Safari > Scroll down and click on Advanced .

Recover Safari History via iPhone Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

1. how long does safari keep history on iphone.

Safari uses iCloud to keep your browsing history the same on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac computers that have Safari turned on in iCloud preferences. Generally, your Mac can keep your browsing history for as long as a year, while some iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models keep browsing history for a month .

2. Why does my Safari history delete itself iPhone?

Safari history on iOS has always been finite. It might have variables like storage available, how often it is accessed, iCloud storage, amount of devices, amount of sites, etc, random arbitrary thing, etc.

You can go to Safari > Preferences > General > Remove history items and set Remove history after one week to have a try.

The Bottom Line

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How to Recover Safari History on iPhone Easily

"Is there any way of recovering my browsing history in Safari if I deleted it by mistake? I didn't make a backup of my iPhone but I am wondering if there is still another method for recovery so I can find back the website I visited previously."

We've all done it before. You open Safari web browser on iPhone, go to History tab and tend to find the link to access the webpage that you visited shortly before a few minutes, and bang, you tap Delete option on it!

Your Safari history is gone from iPhone now, leaving you without a record. How do you get it back? Whether you've accidentally deleted an entire Safari history, or it gets lost during an iOS update or a factory reset, here's how to recover Safari history on the iPhone with or without backup, so you can get back the valuable URLs for immediate access to the site you want.

Retrieve Deleted Safari History in iPhone's Settings

The possible and straight way of recovering history in iPhone's Safari is to find and get the links of your browsing wenpage in Safari Website Data under Settings.

1. Launch Settings app from the Home screen of iPhone.

2. Scroll done and tap on Safari option.

3. On the next screen, scroll to the bottom, and then tap Advanced option.

4. Tap Website Data, and you can now find some of the deleted Safari browser history listed there.

This methods only works as long as you don't remove cookies and history from Safari on iPhone using Clear History and Data option.

Recovering Safari History from iPhone Without Backup

If you couldn't figure out where the browsing history lives after deletion, you could attempt a file recovery tool. This is definitely an easier method for getting back Safari history files which have been deleted off iPhone.

With no backup made beforehand through iCloud, iTunes or whatever services, however, the deleted Safari history is not disappeared for good. With iPhone Data Recovery desktop software, you can search the lost Safari history in iPhone's internal database and recover the URLs safely and quickly. Its functionality of being able to recover almost all kinds of files on iPhone device makes it considered to be one of the notable data recovery available.

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Well now, go on with simple operations illustrated below, by which to recover deleted browsing history in Safari on an iPhone, even if you have no available iCloud backup or iTunes backup. The process is the same in all versions of iOS of all iPhones.

1. First from the main screen of the software, choose "Recover from iOS Device" mode and move to next step.

2. After connecting iPhone to computer, click Start Scan button, the software will search for deleted Safari history on iPhone.

3. On the left list of scanned results, click into "Safari History" option.

4. Select the history to restore by simply clicking the corresponding box one by one, and next click Recover button.

5. When a dialog box pops up, apply a location for bulk saving the recovered history, and then click Recover button to get iPhone Safari surfing history recovered and saved in HTML file on local computer.

Restore Safari History from iPhone Backup in iCloud or iTunes

First: Restoring Deleted Safari History on iPhone via Apple iCloud

If you have Safari Syncing option enabled within iCloud settings on iPhone, all the data in the Safari browser including browsing history traces and bookmarks could be saved to iCloud Drive. Then just restore Safari history to iPhone that you've accidentally deleted by restoring iCloud Safari archive:

1. Sign into iCloud account in icloud.com in any web browser installed on your computer.

2. Click on Settings icon, then move to the bottom and click on Restore Bookmark option under Advanced section.

3. A list of Safari archives should be displayed. Choose any one containing the deleted history, and then click Restore button.

4. Click Restore again to verify. Keep iPhone connected to Wi-Fi and wait till the restoration time to be done. And the deleted web history should be restored in Safari app on the iPhone.

Second: Bring Back iPhone Safari History using Apple's iTunes

Using these steps to restore iTunes backup to get deleted Safari history back on iPhone, provided that you did a backup of iPhone data in iTunes library.

1. Connect iPhone to computer and run iTunes in latest version.

2. Click on Device icon on the upper left corner of the window, then click Summary tab from the left list.

3. On the right pane you should see Restore Backup... option in the Backups portion, click it, and then choose a backup which you tend to restore Safari history from.

4. Click Restore button and leave it to do its business. All files in the backup together with deleted Safari history are recovered and save back into original location on iPhone. You can check the URLs of your browsing history in Safari browser.

Third: Preview and Selectively Recover Safari History from iCloud Backup (or iTunes Backup)

Although retrieving history on iPhone Safari via iCloud or iTunes usually works pretty well, it does get you into the trouble of compromising all other current data saved in the device, and thus you may lose more.

However, things has been tackled by iPhone Data Recovery program, offering advanced options to extract and restore Safari history from iCloud backup as well as from iTunes backup, rather than restoring entire iPhone backup.

Here're the steps you need to go through to retrieve iPhone Safari history via iCloud backup.

1. Run the program. Choose the "Recover from iCloud Backup File" mode , then sign up for iCloud account.

2. Choose a backup, and click the Download button.

3. On the popup, select "Safari History" option and then click the Next button to proceed.

4. After download, choose which URLs of sites you've deleted on iPhone, and finally click the Recover button.

This way, your browsing history in Safari should be recovered successfully without effecting or losing any stuff on iPhone, and you can get the IP addresses of the websites you visited before.

Safari History Recovery: Recover Deleted History on iPhone

Quick Navigation

• Part 1. Recover Deleted History from iPhone
• Part 2. Retrieve Deleted Safari History/Bookmarks from iCloud/iTunes
• Part 3. Restore Lost Safari Bookmarks from iCloud Advanced Settings
• Part 4. View Deleted Safari History in iPhone Settings

iPhone users can easily access the internet with the built-in app Safari. However, when clearing Safari history on iPhone, you may mistakenly delete some useful Safari history on iPhone/iPad. There is no way to undo clear history on iPhone, but there are still ways to find the deleted history.

If Safari histories are deleted or Safari bookmarks disappear because of iOS update, system crash, or other unknown reasons, follow these solutions to retrieve deleted histories/bookmarks in Safari on iPhone/iPad.

Part 1: Recover Deleted History from iPhone

The most reliable way to recover deleted Safari history is using professional tool for iPhone browser data recovery. One of the most professional program you can find is FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery (opens new window) , which is designed to recover deleted iPhone/iPad data.

How can this web history recovery tool recover deleted history/bookmarks?

It can scan out deleted internet history and bookmarks from iPhone/iPad. Also, it let you view deleted history or bookmarks by extracting data from iTunes backup (opens new window) or iCloud backup. Besides Safari history and bookmarks, iPhone Data Recovery can be used for recovering 19 types of data files lost from your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, 5s or 5c or 5.

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1. Launch iPhone Data Recovery

Once you have downloaded the program, activate and open the program. Now connect iPhone to PC and select "Recover from iOS Device" .

2. Scan iPhone Deleted Search History

Click "Start Scan" to allow the program to explore your device. Once the scan is completed, the software will list all deleted and existing files on your iPhone/iPad.

3. Recover Safari History/Bookmarks from iPhone

Now, click "Safari Bookmark" in the left sidebar and check the deleted web/google history or bookmarks in the right panel. Then select the Safari history/bookmarks you need to restore and hit "Recover" button to save them on your computer.

Part 2: Retrieve Deleted Safari History/Bookmarks from iCloud/iTunes

1. Choose "Recover from iCloud Backup File"

Select "Recover from iCloud Backup File" and enter your iCloud by inputting your Apple ID and password.

2. Download and Scan iCloud backup file

Choose the iCloud backup file of your iPhone and download it. Make sure the internet is connected when you are downloading the file. After downloading, the program will scan the downloaded files.

Tip : To save your time, you can choose only "Safari " to view only Safari history in the iCloud backup.

3. Retrieve Safari bookmarks from iCloud

Click "Safari Bookmark" and view deleted search history in details. Then, choose what you need and click "Recover" button to get back the records on your computer.

If you have backed up your iPhone to iTunes before iPhone Safari history is cleared or the bookmarks is gone, you can also find and recover deleted web histories from iTunes backup.

Choose "Recover from iTunes Backup File" option > select a backup you need > click "Safari Bookmark" and select the items you need to save on computer.

Part 3: Restore Lost Safari Bookmarks from iCloud Advanced Settings

Apart from iPhone Data Recovery, there are other methods you may try to find and retrieve the missing website address. One of the methods is to restore Safari history from iCloud.com. However, the method only works when:

• You have included Safari history on your iCloud backup ;
• The Safari search history/bookmarks were missing in less than 30 days .

Then you can try to: sign in iCloud.com with your iCloud account and password > go to "Advanced Settings" and select "Restore Bookmark" > Choose the bookmark file you need and click "Restore".

Part 4: View Deleted Safari History in iPhone Settings

Also, there is a little trick that worth a try to view the lost internet history on iPhone.

On iPhone, go to "Settings" > "Safari" > "Advanced" > "Website Data", where you can find some website address records, but they may not be the Safari/Google history you have cleared. And if you have cleared up cookies, cache or data, you couldn't find any data here.

To conclude, you should try to recover Safari history on iPhone and from iCloud (if you have any backup). But if the tricks fail to get the records, you should turn to FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery, which requires no backup and guarantees a high success rate .

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[2024] How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone?

Category: iOS Data Recovery

January 23, 2024 5 mins read

“Hello everybody, is there any way to recover deleted Safari history on iPhone, My little brother just got an iPhone 12, and I suspect he's been looking at some adult sites... how to perform this operation on iPhone?”

As the default browser on iOS devices and Mac computers, Safari is the most commonly used browser. It stores our browsing history, making it easy to pick up where we left off. Although browsing history is very important and useful, it is often the case that we accidentally delete Safari history oniPhone or iPad. If this kind of "issue" happens, how can we recover deleted safari history on iPhone ? Just read on, and this article will show you 6 easy ways.

In this article:

• Part 1: Is Safari history deleted forever?
• Part 2: How to Recover Deleted Safari History from iPhone - 6 Best Ways to Recover

Way 1. View Deleted Safari History from iPhone Settings Directly

• Way 3. Recover Safari History from iTunes Backup
• Way 4. Recover Safari History from iCloud Backup
• Way 5. Restore Safari History via iCloud Web
• Way 6. Restore Safari History on Mac
• Part 3: FAQ about Safari History

Is Safari history deleted forever?

No , when you clear Safari history, it is not completely gone. iOS keeps a copy of it in a different part of your device's memory for a certain period of time. This means you can recover your browsing history if you need to. On iOS devices, the history is stored for about one month , while on Mac, it can be stored for up to a year. Just remember the time limit if you want to get back your deleted history.

How to Recover Deleted Safari History from iPhone - 6 Best Ways to Recover

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How do I get my history back on my iPhone?

You can head to Settings on iPhone first if you want to check the safari history on iPhone after it's been deleted. Here are the steps required using this quite straightforward method.

1. Go to  Settings from your iPhone screen.

2. Scroll down the screen,find Safari and tap on it.

3. At the Safari page, scroll to the bottom and tap on the  Advanced option.

4. Go to the next section and find Website Data. Click on it and you will find some of your deleted browser history listed there.

• Not all deleted safari history can be found from iPhone Settings.
• Another drawback is that it will only display the root domain of the sites you have viewed before.

Way 2. Recover Deleted Safari History without Backup (Highly Recommended)

If you don't have any backup for your deleted Safari history, you can turn to third-party tools for help. iMyFone D-Back iPhone Data Recovery  is an excellent iPhone Safari history recovery tool which enables you to check and see deleted Safari history easily.

As an all-in-one solution, it has 4 recovery modes and you can choose one that suits you the best to recover deleted Safari history from iPhone without backup and within 3 simple steps .

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Key Features:

• Free preview of Safari history before the recovery process.
• Selective or full recovery of Safari history from almost all iOS devices and versions.
• Support for recovering various other types of data, such as contacts, messages , photos, videos, WhatsApp messages, and more.
• Compatibility with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Ability to recover data from various scenarios, including accidental deletion, system crash, water damage, factory reset, and more.
• User-friendly interface with easy-to-follow steps for data recovery.

The following are the specific steps for your reference. Start by installing and downloading this software.

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Step 1. Connect Your iPhone to Begin

Run the program on your computer, select "Recover from iOS Device" and then click "Start" button. After connecting your iPhone to the computer, iMyFone D-Back will detect your iPhone. Hit "Next" to continue.

Step 2. Select the Type of Data to Scan

Choose the type of files you would like to recover. Here we should check "Safari History" and then click "Scan".

Step 3. Preview and Recover Lost Safari History

After the scan, iMyFone D-Back will list all the recoverable Safari history. You can preview all of them or only the deleted ones. Then select the ones you want and click "Recover".

Way 3. Recover Deleted Safari History from iTunes Backup

3.1 Adopting the Official Approach

If you have already backed up your iPhone data, then you can choose to recover the deleted Safari history from iTunes backup.

1. Open iTunes, click on the iPhone icon and select Restore Backup.

2. Select the backup file which contains your deleted Safari history, and click the Restore button.

• To get the deleted Safari history back by restoring the backup, you should have backed up your iPhone to iTunes regularly.
• Restoring a backup may lead to data loss as alldata on the device will be permanently replaced by that of the backup. Anything you hadn't backed up will be overwritten.

3.2 Using iMyFone D-Back

With iMyFone D-Back , you can also find deleted Safari history from iTunes backup through the mode " Recover from iTunes Backup ", in an easy and quick way. Just follow the steps below:

1. Select "Recover from iTunes Backup" and click "Start".

2. Select Safari history as the file type you want to recover and click on "Next".

3. D-Back will find back all the previous backup files. Select the folder containing your lost Safari history and then click “Scan”.

4. Once it completes the scanning, you will be able to preview and recover the safari history you'd like to keep.

Way 4. Recover Deleted Safari History on iPhone from iCloud Backup

If you have previously gotten your iPhone backed up to iCloud, then you can recover deleted Safari history using iCloud backup by firstly erasing all the data and then restoring from iCloud again.

1. Go to Settings> General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

2. Follow the Setup Screen instructions and then choose "Restore from an iCloud Backup." Choose an iCloud backup file to restore the device. By doing so, all data in this backup file will come back with the deleted Safari history included.

• To use this method, you must make sure the iCloud backup has been activated.
• All your current iPhone data will be lost and there might be data loss as your latest data might not be in the iCoud backup.

Way 5. Restore Deleted Safari History on iPhone via iCloud Web

If you have turned oniCloud auto syncing of Safari bookmarks on iPhone, you can go to iCloud.com to restore your missing bookmarks from an earlier version. The versionyou select to restore from will replace the existing bookmarks on all your devices.

1.  Sign in to iCloud.com and click Account Settings.

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and choose Restore Bookmarks under Advanced section.

3. Choose an archive of bookmarks you would like to restore.

This method only helps you restore the bookmarks deleted within the last 30 days.

Way 6. Recover Deleted Safari History on Mac

When it comes to checking deleted Safari history on Mac, perhaps the first method popping into people's head is using Time Machine , the built-in backup service provided by Mac.

As long as you've confirmed that your Mac has set up Time Machine backup, you can start the the recovery process by doing as follows:

1. Quit Safari. Connect the Time Machine backup drive to your Mac.

2. Open Finder, pull down the Gomenu and select Go to Folder.

3. Enter " ~/Library/Safari/ " and click the Go button.

4. After you're taken to the Safari directory interface, find the file named “History.db” (which may also be "History.plist" instead if you are using older Safari versions).

5. Pull down the Time Machine menu in the upper-right corner and choose Enter Time Machine.

6. In Time Machine, navigate to the date containing the Safari history data and hit the Restore button.

7. Lastly, reopen the Safari and you'll be able to access all history by clicking History in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select the Show all History option.

Since the restoration by using Time Machine will be complete, you should also back up the current Safari website data to prevent it from being eliminated by the recovered data.

FAQ about Safari History

1 how long does safari keep history on iphone.

This is indeed a confusing topic widely discussed by iPhone users. A good news though, is that Apple has given a definite answer. "...your Mac can keep your browsing history for as long as a year, while some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models keep browsing history for a month." Therefore, we should keep an eye on the date lest some important Safari history be auto-deleted, especially on iPhone.

2 Where is Safari history stored?

All the deleted safari history information is stored on your hard drive inside the ‘History’ file with ‘.db’ extension. To find the cache of Safari’s history, go to the Library > Caches > Metadata > Safari > History. While the actual history is located in: ‘~/Library/Safari/History.plist’ folder.

3 How to Recover Deleted Safari History on iPad ?

The ways to recover deleted Safari history on iPhone are also applicable to iPad. Don't hesitate to try iMyFone D-Back as it supports alomost all major iOS devices including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with its broad compatibility.

4 How to Avoid Losing Safari History?

To avoid losing your Safari history in the future, it is recommended to enable Safari syncing with iCloud. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on your Apple ID user name at the top, select "iCloud" from the list, and scroll down to toggle the switch next to "Safari" to turn it on. By enabling Safari syncing with iCloud, your bookmarks and browsing history will be backed up and synchronized across your Apple devices, ensuring that you don't lose your Safari history.

Deleted Safari history may be a little hard to recover, but there are ways to achieve our aim. You can first list several key indicators and compare the aforementioned 5 methods to get a clear summary of them. And then, most importantly, you should choose an appropriate method out of the 5 based on your own actual situation. We highly recommend iMyFone D-back that allows you recover deleted safari history on iPhone even without backup,or recover from iCloud/iTunes without factory reset. Just download it and have a try today!

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How to Recover Deleted Safari Bookmarks on an iPhone

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Once you delete them, your bookmarks are totally gone. And unless you managed to save a backup beforehand, it’ll require some extra work to restore bookmarks on an iPhone. This article breaks down everything you need to know about Safari bookmarks and why they disappear.

We provide step-by-step instructions of 3 different methods to recover them. And if you don’t have a backup, we demonstrate our favorite data recovery software and how exactly to use it to restore your Safari bookmarks… Even if you’ve never done it before. Read on.

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Where Do My Bookmarks Go on an iPhone After Deletion?

Unlike photos and videos, Safari bookmarks on an iPhone do not have a recently deleted folder (unless you enabled iCloud for Safari – more info below). But the data of your bookmarks is still saved in your iPhone’s file system. You just can’t access them – at least not in the usual way.

The most recent iPhone update deleted all my Safari favorites and bookmarks… — ✨Shana✨ (@shana_vee) June 20, 2020

You either have to restore them from a backup or use special tools that are designed to extract and rebuild data from a device’s file system (in case it gets fragmented). And the more new data you save to your iPhone’s storage, the more likely you’ll overwrite your bookmarks. So put it down until you finish reading this article.

How to Find Safari Bookmarks on iPhone

You can find Safari bookmarks on an iPhone within the app itself. Launch the Safari app, then tap the book icon on the lower-right corner of the screen.

There are 2 folders that already exist by default: the general “Bookmarks” folder and “Favorites” – a special sub-folder inside “Bookmarks.” Any URL saved in your Favorites folder will appear whenever you open a new Safari tab. You can add a URL directly to the Favorites folder the same way you add a bookmark. Tap the share button (the icon to the left of the book icon) and tap “Add to favorites.”

How to Restore Deleted Bookmarks on iPhone

As I briefly mentioned in the beginning of the article, there are only 2 ways to restore lost bookmarks on iPhone: (1) restore bookmark data from an existing backup or (2) extract and rebuild data using special software.

However, restoring data from a backup requires that you backed up your data in the first place – either through iCloud, iTunes, or Finder. Below are step-by-step guides (along with screenshots) for all of these methods. Read on.

Method 1: Restore Deleted Bookmarks on iPhone Using Data Recovery Software

Without iTunes and iCloud, the only way to restore deleted bookmarks on your iPhone is by using data recovery software. These tools are capable of not only recovering data, but also “rebuilding” it – deleted files sometimes get fragmented and won’t work properly as is.

For this article, we’ll be using a tool called Disk Drill to restore Safari bookmarks (you can also use it to recover Safari history ). It’s a local favorite here at Macgasm as we’ve had great success restoring different devices. We also appreciate how Disk Drill’s interface is simple enough for even beginners to easily use it.

Step 1. Make sure your iPhone is securely connected to your Mac.

Step 2. Download and install Disk Drill.

Method 2: iCloud Backup

If you have iCloud enabled for Safari, you’re in luck. This is the only scenario where deleted Safari bookmarks actually go into its own “Recently Deleted” folder, and they’ll stay there for 30 days by default. You can also restore Safari bookmarks from iCloud without connecting your iPhone to your Mac. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1. Log into iCloud.com .

Step 4.  A dialogue box will pop up displaying favorites disappeared from Safari on your iPhone. You’ll notice that there’s a 30-day countdown until they automatically get deleted.

Method 3: iTunes Backup (or Finder)

If you created a backup of your iPhone, you can restore favorites in Safari using iTunes or Finder (macOS Catalina and above). Restoring an iTunes backup will replace the data on your iPhone with backup data. Back up your important files before proceeding.

Step 2. Open Finder > Applications, then double-click the iTunes icon.

Step 3. Under the “Backups” section, click “Restore Backup.”

Step 4. Use the dropdown menu to select a backup file, then click “Restore.”

For users without iTunes: iTunes is no longer available on iTunes macOS Catalina and above. Instead, connect your iPhone to your Mac and open it in Finder. Under the “Backups” section, click “Restore Backup” then select the backup files that contain your Safari bookmarks. This process will also wipe your data.

Why May Favorites Disappear on an iPhone?

Depending on how your iPhone is set up, there are different reasons why all bookmarks are gone from Safari. Here are the most common causes:

• Accidental deletion Safari bookmarks don’t have a recently deleted folder. Once you delete them, they’re gone.
• iCloud sync issues If you enabled iCloud for Safari, changes are reflected on every device signed into that iCloud. If you deleted your bookmarks on any of these devices, it will also be deleted on your iPhone. Interruption during the sync process may also cause your bookmarks to disappear.
• Buggy update iOS updates often make your iPhone perform way better, but bugs often get rolled out too. These may affect your iPhone in unpredictable ways. It’s generally best practice to wait for technology blogs (like Macgasm) to post an article about the newest updates.
• Physical damage Physical damage to the iPhone might affect its storage disk. You can’t really predict what data will get lost in this case, and bookmarks may be one of the casualties.

How to find old Safari bookmarks?

To find old Safari bookmarks (and avoid getting finger cramps from scrolling), use the search bar in the bookmark menu. On your iPhone, launch Safari and click the book icon. Then, swipe up to expand the list of bookmarks – you should find a search bar at the top. As long as you limit your bookmarks to 450 per folder, they won’t get deleted.

If you want to find deleted Safari bookmarks, you can use the “Restore Bookmarks” function in your Account Settings page on iCloud.com. Alternatively, use a data recovery software like Disk Drill.

How to redownload Safari on iPhone?

How to erase bookmarks on an iphone.

To erase bookmarks on an iPhone, do the following:

• Open the Safari app.
• Click on the book icon at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap and hold the bookmark you want to erase, then tap “Delete.”

Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Learn how to delete your history, cookies, and cache in Settings.

Delete history, cache, and cookies

Clear cookies and cache, but keep your history, delete a website from your history, block cookies, use content blockers.

Go to Settings > Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data.

Clearing your history, cookies, and browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information.

When there's no history or website data to clear, the button to clear it turns gray. The button might also be gray if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

To visit sites without leaving a history, turn Private Browsing on .

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

Tap Remove All Website Data.

When there's no website data to clear, the button to clear it turns gray. The button might also be gray if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

Open the Safari app.

Tap the Edit button, then select the website or websites that you want to delete from your history.

Tap the Delete button.

A cookie is a piece of data that a site puts on your device so that site can remember you when you visit again.

To block cookies:

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.

Turn on Block All Cookies.

If you block cookies, some web pages might not work. Here are some examples:

You will likely not be able to sign in to a site even when using your correct username and password.

You might see a message that cookies are required or that your browser's cookies are off.

Some features on a site might not work.

Content blockers are third-party apps and extensions that let Safari block cookies, images, resources, pop-ups, and other content.

To get a content blocker:

Download a content blocking app from the App Store.

Tap Settings > Safari > Extensions.

Tap to turn on a listed content blocker.

You can use more than one content blocker. If you need help, contact the app developer .

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9 Surprising Uses For Siri

I t's hard to believe that Siri is 13 years old. Apple introduced its digital assistant on the  iPhone 4S  all the way back in 2011, only four years after the first iPhone debuted. Siri has come a long way in the years since, providing new possibilities to perform tasks simply by talking.

Whether you're sending a text message while driving, making metric conversions while cooking, or trying to start your white noise app while rocking a crying baby, the hands-free power of Siri can be a huge benefit.

Apple's own documentation of the things Siri can do for you is brief and doesn't cover nearly all of the possible iPhone actions you can achieve with voice commands. For example, did you know you can now restart your iPhone with only your voice ?

If you want to learn more about what you can do on your iPhone with just your voice, check out these nine hidden Siri voice commands.

For more about Siri and the iPhone, check out the coolest new features in iOS 17 and how you can replace Siri with Amazon Alexa on your iPhone home screen .

No more 'Hey, Siri' needed

As long as you're running iOS 17, you no longer need to say "Hey, Siri" to activate Siri on your iPhone. All you need to do is say "Siri," and your iPhone will begin listening for any voice commands you tell it. For example, you can just say,  "Siri, set an alarm for 8 a.m. this coming Thursday" -- no "Hey" needed.

Have Siri read an article in Safari to you

Another addition is the ability to have Siri read you any article, short story or other webpage -- as long as it's compatible with the Reader View feature. If you're unsure whether Reader View works on a webpage, tap the AA icon on the top left and make sure that the Show Reader setting isn't grayed out.

To have Siri read a Safari webpage to you, say something like, "Siri, read this to me," or, "Siri, I want to listen to this page." If you tap the new Listen to Page icon on the top left, you can change Siri's speaking rate so that the voice assistant speaks faster or slower.

Quickly find saved passwords for websites and apps

Apple lets you save your usernames and passwords across all your Apple devices, including your iPhone, through the iCloud Keychain. In iOS, you can go to Settings > Passwords to view your saved passwords for your Apple ID, websites and applications -- but you can access them quicker with Siri.

All you need to do is ask Siri,  "Show me the password for (app/website)" and you'll be automatically redirected to that specific password page in your settings. Before you can view the password, you'll need to use Face ID or Touch ID to gain access. From there, you can copy the username or password to your clipboard.

Restart your iPhone

If you're experiencing a software issue, like an application continuously force-closing or a laggy operating system, you can often fix the problem with a quick restart of your iPhone. All you need to do is press down the home button, plus either volume button for about a second and then slide to power off your device -- but there's an easier way to reboot.

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You can tell Siri,  "Restart my phone" and then say,  "Yes" when prompted to restart your device, without using your hands.

Turn off an annoying alarm

Your alarm is going off, but you're either not near your iPhone or maybe you just can't find it because it's underneath your sheets or lost in your couch cushions. An iPhone alarm will persist for 15 minutes if you don't cancel or snooze it, but there is a way to stop it with just your voice.

Even if your alarm is blaring loudly, you can tell Siri,  "Turn off my alarm" to silence it. In fact, you can even just say,  "Hey, Siri" and that will also stop your alarm from ringing. Unlike the snooze feature, using either Siri command will permanently turn off the alarm.

Find family or friends using the Find My tool

The Find My feature allows you to track not only your Apple devices but also those of your friends, family and loved ones. If you're tracking someone's location via Find My, like your significant other or your sibling, you can use Siri to quickly check where they're at.

Ask Siri,  "Where is (contact name)?" and a small Find My window will appear at the top of the screen, showing you exactly where the person is. Siri will also announce how far they are and the approximate address of their location. If you tap the Find My window, you'll be redirected to the Find My app, where you can contact the person, get directions to their location and more.

Translate foreign words or sentences

Besides the stand-alone app, Apple's Translate feature is built into your iPhone, allowing you to quickly translate languages from pretty much anywhere on your device, including within your text messages, in your web browser and with Siri.

You can ask Siri to translate a single word or entire sentences with just your voice. For example, you can say,  "Translate 'My head hurts. I think I'm going to sleep' in Spanish" and Siri will read out your sentence in the original language and then in the translated language. If you want to hear the translation again, you can hit the play button in the Translate window.

Currently, 17 languages, including Spanish and Chinese, are supported with Translate, but not all of them can be used with Siri.

Set reminders based on your location

The Reminders app on your iPhone is a powerful productivity tool to help you remember what you need to do throughout the day, like make a phone call, send an email or make a purchase online. But you don't need to be reminded of everything on your to-do list at all times, which is why you can use Siri to create a reminder notification based on your location.

For example, if you want to be reminded that you need to pay your internet bill when you get home, tell Siri,  "Remind me to pay my internet bill when I get home" and a reminder will be created. The next time you arrive home (which you can set in Contacts or Maps), the reminder should pop up on your phone. Besides work and home, you can set your location to somewhere like Target or a local park, but Siri will need you to verify the exact address.

Get directions back to your parked car

Parked at an airport and lost track of your car? It can be difficult to find your way back to your car, especially if you didn't make a mental note and you're in a large parking lot or garage with hundreds of other vehicles. Fortunately, your iPhone usually knows where you parked your car -- all you need to do is ask Siri.

Say,  "Get me directions to my car" and Siri will open the Maps application and get you walking directions to where it thinks your car is parked. Your iPhone tracks which other devices it's connected to, like your car stereo, as well as your traveling speed, to estimate where your car is parked.

While you're here, check out how to blur your home on Google Maps and how to find all those hidden Wi-Fi passwords on your Mac or Windows .