Google Chrome is one of the most efficiently working web browsers on all sorts of operating system devices, be it Windows, Androids or iOS. It comes with a lot of features including customization as well as personalization of your Google account as per your choice. However, there can be times when Chrome might have issues on your iOS devices like iPhone and iPad. In this article we’ll be discussing the reasons that makes you unable to open Chrome on iPhone and iPad, and how to fix Chrome not opening issue
Why Does Chrome not opening on iPhone & iPad?
Following are the reasons that might be causing the problem of Chrome not opening on iPhone and iPad:
1. You have a problem with the internet connection.
2. The Chrome browser is not enabled
3. It is not opening because cache memory is preventing it from doing so.
4. Google Chrome is not updated.
5. iOS version of your device is not updated.
How to fix Chrome not opening on iPhone & iPad?
Since we now know the reasons, we can now focus on how to fix if Chrome is crashing, not opening or not working on our iPhone and iPad. You can follow both the common as well as troubleshooting fixes that we’ll be providing. Here is the list of solutions to fix your issue of inability to open Chrome on iPhone and iPad:
Solution 1: Restart Chrome to fix Chrome not opening:
1. Press the Home button twice on the right.
2. Swipe on the Chrome window to close.
Solution 2: Restart iPhone or iPad to fix Chrome not opening:
Programs or apps sometimes get in the way of a page loading correctly.
At times certain apps disturb the loading of a page properly. For this, you should try restarting your iPhone or iPad. After this, you can try reloading the page that you wanted to access. You can restart your iPhone or iPad using the following steps:
1. Press and hold the side button of your device until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider and wait for 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
Solution 3: Close Other Tabs and Apps to fix Chrome not opening:
Sometimes running out of storage on your iPhones or iPads leads to delayed loading of web pages and websites. This might also be the reason as to why Chrome keeps crashing on your iPad or iPhone. Therefore, it becomes necessary to clean your storage for smooth functioning. You can free up your iPhone or iPad storage by:
1. Closing all the tabs leaving the ones that show the error message again and again.
2. Try reloading the tabs that show the error message.
3. Close all the other apps or programs that are running.
4. Pause the downloading of any file.
Solution 4: Fix Network Issue
First try opening the page you want to access on some other browser. If it does not open even there, it might be the cause of internet connectivity issues. For this, try restarting your modem and router. You can also try resetting the Network Settings of your device by following these steps:
1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to settings.
2. From the list, click on general and then go to reset.
3. Now reset your Network Settings.
By doing this, you can reset your Wi-fi networks, cellular data settings, passwords, VPN and APN settings.
Solution 5: Update your iPhone
Updating your iPhone can help to fix the compatibility issue your device and Google Chrome might be facing. You can update your iOS device using the following steps. Before doing the update, don’t forget to back up your device on iCloud.
Note: Plug in your device to power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi before updating the device. Now,
1. Go to Settings and click on General. Then tap on Software Update.
2. Click on Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap Continue. Later, iOS or iPadOS will reinstall apps that it removed.
3. To update, now tap Install.
4. If asked to, enter your passwords.
Solution 6: Update Google Chrome App
Updating your Google Chrome app can help to fix the compatibility issue your device and Google Chrome might be facing. You can update the Google Chrome App on iPhone or iPad using the following steps:
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. At the top right, tap on Profile .
3. Scroll down to “Available Updates,” and search for Chrome .
4. Tap Update to install.
5. If asked, enter your Apple ID password. The updates will download and install.
Solution 7: Try to open page in another browser
You can try opening the pages you want to access in a different browser. If it opens there, you can follow the other solutions we have provided in order to fix your problem of Chrome not opening in your iPhone or ipad.
Solution 8: Clear Chrome Cache
You can clear your Google Chrome Cache using the following steps:
1. Open the list of all the Apps on your iPhone or iPad.
2. From the list click on the Google Chrome app.
3. Now scroll down and click on the remove caches button.
4. You can now try re-loading web pages on Google Chrome.
Frequently Asked Question
Q1. Why does Chrome keep shutting down on my iPad?
A. To fix this issue you can try uninstalling and then installing your Google Chrome app.
Q2. How do I reset Google Chrome on my iPhone?
A.You can reset Google Chrome on your iPhone using the following steps:
1. Open the Chrome settings and go to Privacy.
2. Now click on Clear Browsing Data option.
3. Select All from the list and tap on Clear Browsing Data button.
4. Finally, confirm the reset.
Q3. Why is Chrome not opening on m iPad?
A. This could be possible due to the following reasons:
1. You have a problem with the internet connection.
2. The Chrome browser is not enabled
3. It is not opening because cache memory is preventing it from doing so.
4. Google Chrome is not updated.
5. iOS version of your device is not updated.
Q4. How do I make Chrome open links on my iPhone?
A.You can do that by using the Shortcuts app in your iPhone. Follow the given steps to know how:
1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. From there tap on Gallery.
3. Type “Chrome” in the search box and click Open in Chrome from the results or go directly to the shortcut.
4. Tap on Get Shortcut.
Q.5 How do I change from Safari to Chrome on iPhone?
A. Apple now allows the feature to change your default browser from Safari to Google Chrome. You can follow the given steps to know how to do it:
1. Download and install the latest version of Chrome for iOS from the App Store.
2. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, search for ‘Chrome’ or go down to Chrome’s settings.
3. In Chrome’s settings page, chose the ‘Default browser’ option, then switch the checkmark from Safari to Chrome.
4. Now tap on a link in a website, and chose to open with Chrome. They would now be opening on Google Chrome.
Conclusion
We hope that the article has been helpful in providing you the solutions to your problem of Google Chrome not opening in iPad or iPhone. If you are still not able to solve the problem then you can connect with us via chat box at the bottom right or through the comment section below. We’ll try to help you solve the issues with your Browser.