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How to force a hard refresh of a webpage on iPhone using Google Search App
I am a web-designer, and I have updated a client's website online, specifically with CSS (style) changes.
I can get the changes to show up on the iPhone Safari and Chrome Browsers, but ONLY after I forced a hard refresh and/or cleared all cache for each browser app.
However, my client usually uses the Google Search/browser App (downloaded from the iPhone App Store), to view her website (as do I). When we look at her site via the Google search app, we can't see the new style changes. So it appears that it is not downloading the new .css file from online.
I have not been able to find a way to force a hard refresh or to clear cache for the Google Search App. (I would have thought it would work once I cleared the Chrome Browsers cache, but it appears they use a different cache area).
Can anyone help with figuring out how to clear the cache for the Google Search/browser App on my iPhone?
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Posted on Feb 21, 2024 11:00 PM
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4 Ways to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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Whenever you open a webpage on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it loads the latest information. But once the page finishes loading, all the information displayed usually remains static, even if it has changed or refreshed in the backend. To access the latest information, you can refresh all those web pages in Safari.
Refreshing webpages help update the current information on your screen. And while you can use the Cmd + Option + R shortcut to hard refresh (force reload) or clear all the cache in Safari separately, what if you want to reload the page? Is there an option or shortcut? Let’s find out.
How to Refresh Webpages in Safari on iPhone and iPad
When using Safari on your iPhone or iPad, use the Reload icon to reload a page. Or, if your device is updated, use the pull-to-refresh option. You can also use keyboard shortcuts, if available. Or, force the browser to close and restart. Thus, reloading the page in the process. Here’s a step-by-step look for clarity.
1. Using the Address Bar
Step 1: Depending on your device’s settings, go to the address bar at the top or bottom of the page in Safari.
Step 2: Here, tap on the Reload icon.
Wait for the page to finish reloading. If the address bar is not visible, use your finger to move the page up or down. Once you see it, tap on the Reload icon accordingly. This will reload the page in Safari.
2. Through the Pull-to-Refresh Feature
If your iPhone runs iOS 15 or higher, you can use the pull-to-refresh option. Using this, you can pull the webpage down and wait for it to refresh and reload.
Step 1: Go to the relevant tab in Safari.
Step 2: Now, hold and pull down from the top half of the page. Release the page once you see the reload icon appear.
Once you release the page, it should automatically refresh all the information. If this doesn’t work, check your device’s software version and try again.
3. Using a Keyboard Shortcut
As long as you have a compatible wireless keyboard , you can connect it to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth . This can not only aid in typing but also allow you to use keyboard shortcuts on your Apple device. Then, use the Cmd + R shortcut on the wireless keyboard and reload the page without touching the screen.
4. Force Close and Restart Safari
If you can’t use the abovementioned methods, force Safari to close altogether on your iPhone or iPad. This can help solve any glitches with the browser as well. Once the browser reopens, it should refresh the page as well. Here’s how.
Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the page to open background apps. Or, if your device has a Home button, double-press it.
Step 2: Once the background apps are visible, hold and swipe up on Safari.
Step 3: Now, tap on the Safari app icon to reopen the browser.
Once Safari opens, the page should also reopen in the designated tab. If that doesn’t happen, use the address bar or search history to reopen the page in Safari.
How to Refresh Safari Webpages on Your Mac
Like refreshing Safari webpages on your iPhone or iPad, you can also reload a page on your Mac. To do this, use the refresh button in Safari, menu options, or the keyboard shortcut. Or, if this doesn’t work, force Safari to close and reload. This will not only restart all browser functions but also reload the page. Here’s how to do it.
1. Through the Reload Icon
Step 1: Go to the Safari address bar and click on the Reload icon.
Once the page reloads, any related issue should be resolved as your browser fetches a fresh copy of the page.
2. Using Menu Options
Step 1: Once Safari is open, go to the menu bar and click on View.
Step 2: Here, click on Reload Page. Wait for the page to refresh.
3. Using Keyboard Shortcut
While you must connect a keyboard to your iPad or iPhone, your Mac already has one. Taking advantage of this, use the Cmd + R keys to reload the currently open page in Safari quickly. Or, if you want to reload the page without cache, hold down the Shift key on the keyboard and click the Reload icon in Safari.
4. Closing and Reopening Safari
Step 1: Go to the menu options and click on the Apple icon. Then, click on Force Quit.
Step 2: From the list of apps, select Safari.
Step 3: Then, click on Force Quit. Wait for Safari to close.
Step 4: Now, click on the Safari app icon to open the browser again.
If the webpage isn’t open, type the website address in the menu bar or open it from the device history. The web page information should be refreshed.
Reload a Page in Safari
Refreshing the webpages in Safari not only helps deliver the latest information but also aids in resolving certain site glitches and errors like media not loading in Safari . So, we hope this article helped you refresh a Safari webpage on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
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Last updated on 21 February, 2024
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How to Reload Webpages in Safari on iPhone
Websites are designed to show new content at regular intervals, so refreshing a webpage is a good way to remove the old data and view the most recent version of the page. When you load a webpage on your iPhone, the content that’s loaded onto the page remains there for a temporary duration or for as long as the browser app stays open on your iPhone.
The following post should explain all the ways you can reload webpages inside Safari on an iPhone.
Related: How to Use Safari With One Hand on iPhone
Method 1: Using the swipe-down gesture
Method 2: using the refresh icon, method 3: by closing and re-opening the safari app, how to reload webpages in safari on iphone.
You can now use any of the following methods to reload a webpage in Safari on your iPhone.
You can reload a page by scrolling to the top of your current page and then pulling it downwards till you see a buffering icon at the top. When you swipe downwards and release your finger, Safari will reload the webpage you’re currently viewing.
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Another easy way to reload a page on Safari is by using the Refresh icon.
When you open a webpage inside the Safari app, this page stays loaded inside the app for as long as the app is active, even in the background. When you close and re-open the Safari app, the browser recalls the pages that were open on every single tab inside it. You can thus reload a page on Safari by closing the app on your iPhone and then re-launching it.
- When the app is reopened, Safari will refresh all the pages that were previously loaded inside different tabs, not just the webpage on the current tab.
That’s all you need to know about refreshing a webpage in Safari on an iPhone.
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