If Safari won’t load websites on your iPhone 13 running iOS 15.4, don’t panic — it’s usually a network glitch, corrupted data, or a misconfigured setting. Whether you’re getting a “Safari cannot open the page” error or the site just won’t load, here are all the fixes worth trying.
1. Force Quit Safari and Reopen It
Sometimes Safari just needs a reset.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle
- Find Safari in the App Switcher and swipe up to close it
- Reopen Safari and try loading the page again
2. Reboot Your Router and iPhone
If it’s a Wi-Fi issue, rebooting your router can help:
To restart your router:
- Unplug it from power for 30 seconds
- Plug it back in and wait for the lights to stabilize
Restart your iPhone:
- Press and hold the Side + Volume Up/Down buttons
- Slide to power off, then turn it back on after 30 seconds
Then try Safari again.
3. Clear Safari’s Cache, Cookies, and History
Corrupted browsing data can block page loads.
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Tap Clear History and Website Data
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data
Then relaunch Safari and try again.
4. Refresh Your Internet Connection
Try these steps:
- Toggle Wi-Fi off and on:
Settings > Wi-Fi > Off, then wait 10 seconds and turn it On - Airplane Mode trick:
Enable Airplane Mode, wait 10 seconds, then disable it again - Forget and re-add your Wi-Fi network:
- Settings > Wi-Fi > (i) > Forget This Network
- Reconnect and re-enter your Wi-Fi password
5. Reset Network Settings
This will reset all Wi-Fi, VPN, and cellular settings — but won’t delete your files.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
After your iPhone reboots, reconnect to Wi-Fi and open Safari again.
6. Double-Check the URL and Try Reloading
Simple mistake, but it happens:
- Make sure the URL is entered correctly
- Tap the refresh icon or swipe down on the Safari page to reload
Also try loading another website to see if the issue is isolated.
7. Use Google DNS
DNS problems can stop pages from loading.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Tap “i” on your network
- Tap Configure DNS > Manual
- Delete existing entries and add
8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4 - Tap Save, then try Safari again
8. Try Another Browser
If Safari continues to struggle:
- Download Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge from the App Store
- Try loading the same page in one of these apps
If it works there, it could be a Safari-specific bug.
9. Use a VPN (If a Site Is Blocked in Your Region)
Some sites may be geo-blocked. Try using a reliable VPN app to access them.
10. Still Not Working? Call Your Internet Provider
If nothing loads on any device, your ISP might be having issues. Contact them and ask:
- If there’s a local outage
- If they can refresh your connection
- If your modem/router needs an update