Safari slow or not loading on iPhone? Here's an easy fix

If your Safari is slower than a snail on a leisurely walk or not loading at all, you’re not alone. Apple’s iCloud Private Relay is having a bit of a hiccup, causing web browsing woes for many iPhone users. But fear not, there’s a quick fix to get your internet speed back on track.

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay, part of the iCloud+ subscription, is down. This nifty feature usually keeps your browsing ultra-secure by sending your internet requests through two separate, secure relays. However, it seems the relay has lost its way, causing Safari to slow down or stop loading pages altogether.

Apple has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix. In the meantime, turning off iCloud Private Relay should get you back to smooth browsing.

How to turn off iCloud Private Relay

To restore your Safari browsing speed, simply turn off Private Relay. Here’s how you can do it:

• Tap the Settings app on your iPhone.
• Tap your name at the top to access your Apple ID settings.
• Scroll down and tap iCloud, then look for Private Relay.
• Turn off Private Relay:
• Temporarily: Tap “Turn Off Until Tomorrow.” This will disable Private Relay for 24 hours, after which it will automatically turn back on.
• Completely: Tap “Turn Off Private Relay” to disable it until you choose to turn it back on manually.

Notably, turning off iCloud Private Relay allows your internet requests to bypass the secure relays and go directly to their destinations. This should immediately resolve the slow or non-loading issues with Safari, letting you browse the web without interruptions. But since Apple is actively working on a fix, we recommend turning off Private Replay temporarily, or at least until a fix arrives.

If you’re still experiencing issues, make sure to restart your iPhone after turning off Private Relay. Also, check for any updates to iOS that might include fixes or improvements. But remember, this fix is only temporary until Apple resolves the issue with iCloud Private Relay.