4 Ways to Fix Safari Not Loading Images on iPhone

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Fix 1: Disable Content Blocker Extensions

If you use any content blockerextensions to avoid adsor pop-ups while browsing, they may interfere with Safari and prevent them from loading images. To check for this possibility, disable your extensions temporarily.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp, scroll down, and tap onSafari.

Step 2:Go toExtensionsand turn off all your extensions one by one.

Fix 2: Ensure JavaScript Is Enabled

Many websites rely on JavaScript to display images and other visual elements. However, if you’ve disabled JavaScript in Safari, the browser may fail to load images on your iPhone.

Step 1:Launch theSettingsapp on your iPhone and go toSafari.

Step 2:Scroll down to tapAdvancedand turn on the toggle forJavaScript.

Fix 3: Turn off Content Restrictions

The Screen Time feature on your iPhone can come in handy when you want to impose content restrictions on apps. If you’ve previously enabled this feature, Safari may fail to load web pages or specific content on those web pages. Disable these restrictions and see if that makes a difference.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and navigate toScreen Time.

Step 2:TapContent & Privacy Restrictionsand turn off the toggle for the same in the following menu.

Fix 4: Clear Browsing Data

Overwhelming or corruptSafari browsing datacan also affect Safari’s performance on your iPhone. Here’s how to clear it out and start with a fresh slate.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and scroll down to tap onSafari.

Step 2:TapClear History and Website Data. ChooseAll historyand tapClear Historyto confirm.

If Safari won’t load any images after clearing the browsing data, update your iPhone to the latest iOS version as a last resort.

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Last updated on 07 May, 2024

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