4 Fixes for Microsoft Edge Not Working on iPhone and iPad
Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.
Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Clear Browsing Data
If Microsoft Edge is not responding on your mobile or desktop, clear your browsing data. This includes browsing history, cookies and site data, passwords, and everything that makes the browsing experience more responsive.
Step 1:OpenMicrosoft Edgeon your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2:Tap thehamburger menuicon at the bottom-right corner and selectSettings.
Step 3:Tap onPrivacy and Securityand selectClear Browsing Data.
Step 4:Tap onClear Nowat the bottom and tap onClear Nowagain to confirm.
Step 5:SelectDoneat the top right to confirm.
Fix 2: Change DNS Server
The next solution we recommend is changing the DNS server. Your Internet Server Provider’s DNS server might be overloaded and busy since several subscribers might be using it. Instead, try any of the public DNS servers and enjoy better speeds in Microsoft Edge.
Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2:Tap onWi-Fiand tap theInfo iconnext to your connected Wi-Fi name.
Step 3:Scroll down to DNS and tap onConfigure DNS. Then, selectManualfrom the following screen.
Step 4:Tap on theminus iconto delete the prefilled entries under DNS servers.
Step 5:TapAdd Serverand type theDNS server addressyou want. If you want to use Google’s public DNS servers, type8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4in the text box.
Step 6:Tap onSave.
Similarly, you can configure DNS servers for otherWi-Fi networks
Fix 3: Enable Location Services
Several websites require location permission to function smoothly and provide location-specific features. So, the next solution we suggest is enabling location access for Microsoft Edge on your mobile or desktop.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and selectEdge.
Step 2:Tap onLocationand ensure location access has beenenabled.
Step 3:Close Settings and openEdgeto check if the problem is solved.
Fix 4: Clear App Cache
If Microsoft Edge is still not opening or crashing, try clearing the app cache on your mobile or desktop. This will make you re-login to your internet accounts.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and tap onGeneral.
Step 2:SelectiPhone Storageand go toEdge.
Step 3:Tap onOffload Appand tapOffload Appagain at the bottom to confirm.
Step 4:Close the Settings app andreinstall Edgeon your iPhone. Check if this fixed the problem.
Tip:Learn how you canedit PDFs using the built-in editor in Microsoft Edge.
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Last updated on 07 August, 2024
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