How to Fix Safari’s Clear History, Website Data Grayed Out Issue

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All You Need to Do: Disable Content Restrictions

To put any concerns to rest, there’s nothing wrong with your iPhone or iPad. It happens due to a content restriction imposed on Safari that blocks adult-related content and certain specific websites. Chances are that you set it up and forgot about the whole thing later on.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > go toScreen Time.

Step 2:Now, selectContent & Privacy Restrictions>Store, Web, Siri & Game Center Content.

Step 2:SelectWeb Content> check theUnrestrictedoption. You may have to enter your Screen Time Passcode to make changes.

If you can’t remember the passcode, learnhow to remove or reset a forgotten screen time passcode.

Once you turn off the restrictions, you should be able to easilyclear Safari data and history. If this doesn’t work, restart your iPhone or perform afactory resetto fix any misconfigured settings you can’t find.

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Last updated on 10 July, 2024

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