Edge iPadOS Crashing and Freezing

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Edge iPadOS Crashing and Freezing

Anonymous

Greetings,

I am using the latest version of Edge and the latest version of iPadOS. For the most part I am happy with the performance but there are 2 issues I must address. The browser crashes about 2 times a day and also, after opening Several webpages the tabs have a tendency to freeze with the bar at about 90%. The pages are blank after the freeze, even though the progress bar is just about all the way to the right.

I do not lose history after a crash; and when the tabs freeze, I copy the address, go home, paste the address into the bar and open the page.

While the browser is functional, it would be difficult to continue using it with the above issues. Perhaps I have set it up incorrectly or there are options that are incompatible on iPad. Edge version is 45.11.1. iPadOS version is 14.2.

The software is running on an iPad Air 4th generation.

I would like to continue using Edge on the iPad as it is the default browser on my Windows PCs. Help much appreciated.

I am from Canada and would like to wish my American friends a very happy and safe Thanksgiving,

Graham

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Answer 1

Hi Everyone,

I tripped over the issue. I opened: settings > advanced settings > browsing options. 'Open to a new tab page' was selected. I changed the option to 'Continue browsing where I left off'. Pages no longer freeze.

Hope this helps others. If Microsft support pays attention to this forum, they ought to have a look.

Cheers

Answer 2

Hi Graham,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that Microsoft Edge on iPad keeps crashing. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.

However, please let us know:

1. Are you aware of any changes prior to this issue?

One of the things I would suggest you is to try uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Edge and see if that helps.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

Answer 3

Anonymous

Hi Nikhar,

Only change was upgrade to iPadOS 14.2

Thanks,

Graham

Answer 4

Anonymous

I am having the same issue but it has existed through the past four or five IOS versions, not just 14.x

There is also an issue with using the back arrow causing the browser to freeze up and shut down.

These issues make it unbearable to continue usung Edge with my IPad.

Answer 5

Anonymous

Thanks Dennis. I am surprised there isn't more activity on this issue. Dennis, have you contacted Edge support?

Can anyone post a link to Edge iPadOS support?

Thanks,

Graham

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