iPhone X Slow Internet Browsing? Here’s How to Fix It

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Is your iPhone X taking forever to load web pages or open apps that need internet? You’re not alone—many users have reported sluggish browsing speeds, especially after updating to iOS 11.4. The issue is often tied to software glitches, buggy updates, or corrupted network settings—but fortunately, it’s usually fixable.

Here’s how to troubleshoot and speed up your iPhone X’s internet browsing.

1. Restart Your Router and iPhone

Before diving into your phone’s settings, rule out any issues with your Wi-Fi connection itself.

Restart your router:

  1. Turn it off using the power switch.
  2. Unplug it for 30–60 seconds.
  3. Plug it back in and turn it on again.

Then restart your iPhone X:

  1. Press and hold the Side button + Volume Down until “slide to power off” appears.
  2. Slide to turn it off.
  3. After 30 seconds, hold the Side button again to turn it back on.

Once both are back online, test your browsing speed again.

2. Clear Safari Cache and Website Data

If the issue is mostly with Safari, cached data could be slowing it down.

To clear Safari data:

  1. Go to Settings > Safari.
  2. Tap Clear History and Website Data.
  3. Tap again to confirm.

To clear cookies but keep your history:

  • Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.
  • Tap Remove All Website Data.

Try browsing again and see if things speed up.

3. Toggle Wi-Fi Off and On

Refreshing your Wi-Fi connection might resolve temporary glitches.

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn the switch Off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it On again.
  3. Reconnect to your network if needed and test again.

You can also toggle Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds, then turn it off.

4. Forget and Reconnect to Wi-Fi

If your Wi-Fi connection is corrupted after an update, re-adding it may help.

To forget the network:

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the (i) next to your network.
  3. Tap Forget This Network, then confirm.

To reconnect:

  1. Return to Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select your network and re-enter the password.
  3. Tap Join, then test your connection.

5. Reset Network Settings

Sometimes bad configurations cause persistent slowdowns.

To reset network settings:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
  2. Tap Reset Network Settings.
  3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

This will erase all saved Wi-Fi networks, VPNs, and Bluetooth connections. Reconnect to Wi-Fi and test again.

6. Restore iPhone via iTunes (If All Else Fails)

If nothing has worked so far, doing a restore via Recovery Mode or DFU Mode might be your best bet.

To enter Recovery Mode:

  1. Connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina+).
  2. Press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down.
  3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
  4. Choose Restore when prompted.

Note: This will erase your iPhone, so make sure to back up first.

Still Slow? Contact Support

If your iPhone still lags on web browsing:

  • Check with your internet provider for outages or throttling.
  • Run a speed test on another device to rule out your iPhone.
  • Contact Apple Support if the issue began after an iOS update—they may have a patch coming.

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