Is your iPhone XR taking forever to load websites or apps? If you’re dealing with frustratingly slow browsing, it’s usually due to network issues, outdated settings, or minor software bugs. The good news is: most slow internet issues can be fixed at home without tech support.
Here’s how to speed things up and get your iPhone XR running smoothly online again.
🔌 1. Reboot Your Wi-Fi Router
If your internet is slow on all devices, the issue may be with your router.
- Unplug the router from power
- Wait 1–2 minutes
- Plug it back in and wait until all lights stabilize
- Reconnect your iPhone and test your browsing speed again
🔁 2. Restart Your iPhone XR
A quick reboot clears temporary bugs and frees up memory.
- Press and hold the Side button + Volume Up/Down
- Slide to power off
- Wait 30 seconds
- Press the Side button again to restart
🧹 3. Clear Safari Cache and Website Data
Too much old data can slow down your browser.
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Tap Advanced > Website Data
- Tap Remove All Website Data
- Restart your iPhone and try browsing again
📶 4. Turn Wi-Fi Off and Back On
Refreshing your Wi-Fi can help re-establish a clean connection.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
- Turn Wi-Fi off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it on
- Reconnect to your network and test the speed
You can also try toggling Airplane Mode:
- Go to Settings > Airplane Mode
- Turn it on for 10 seconds, then off
🔁 5. Forget and Reconnect to Your Wi-Fi Network
If the connection itself is corrupted, rejoining it can help.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
- Tap the “i” next to your network name
- Tap Forget This Network
- Reboot your iPhone, then reconnect to the Wi-Fi with your password
🌐 6. Reset Network Settings
This restores all your Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth settings to default.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
- Tap Reset Network Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
Once your phone reboots, reconnect to Wi-Fi and check your browsing speed.
🛠 7. Still Slow? Check With Your ISP or Apple
If none of the above works:
- Contact your internet service provider to check for outages or request a router reset
- If the problem started after a recent iOS update, report it to Apple Support
- Try connecting your iPhone to another network (like a hotspot) to isolate whether it’s a device or network issue