Want to know how to turn off private browsing on iPhone? First, you need to figure out what "turning off" private browsing signifies. If you just want to close a private tab on Safari or Chrome, you can click the 'X' on the tab. You can also disable private mode on your iPhone. However, you will have to reconfigure your device's settings. Show
I recently gave my nephew my old iPhone XR for his 12th birthday. I wanted to disable private mode on it, and managed to do this with the tricks and tips discussed below. I also looked at how you can close a private browser if it is running. How Do You Exit Private Browsing Mode?There are 2 ways to do this, depending on your browser.  How Do You Turn Off Private Browsing On Safari?Here's what you do:
It's not easy to tell whether private browsing is running before you switch it off. If Safari private browsing has been enabled, the address bar on bottom of the screen would be black when it should be white and blue. How Do You Close Private Browsing On Google Chrome?It's easy to close a private tab on Chrome:
In case you're also wondering how to open incognito mode on Chrome, here's what you do:
How Do You Turn Private Browsing Off on iPhone and iPad?Instead of exiting private browsing when it's running, you can temporarily disable it until you switch it back on again. However, this will only work on the iOS built in browser, Safari. Here's what you do:
You can also use a special passcode to lock private mode. Make sure you write it down, or you won't be be able to turn on private browsing again. To enable screentime passcode: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Use Screen Time Passcode, and set a passcode. You won't be able to open private mode on Safari when you do this. You can whitelist certain websites if you prefer. This will prevent the adult content filter you've placed from blocking them. Here's how you whitelist certain websites:
Related Reading Third Party BrowsersAs mentioned, the above steps will only work on iOS' built in browser, Safari. If you're an iPhone user that uses Chrome or FireFox, know that you can't switch off private browsing on iPhone and iPad. However, you can delete third-party apps and stop your device from downloading them again. This will be a workaround to disable private browsing if you've turned incognito mode off on Safari too. Here's what you do:
You won't be able to download any apps that are not already on your iPhone. Although this will prevent third-party browsers from being downloaded, it can be frustrating. You won't be able to download apps that you need unless you switch off the settings you've enabled each time. How Do You Disable Safari?If the points above made you wonder how to turn off the Safari browser, I've got you covered. Just remember that if you've switched off the installation of third-party apps permission, and Safari is turned off, you won't be able to access the internet. Think about whether you are fine with this before proceeding. If you are, here is what you do:
Why Turn Off Private Browsing On iPhone?Private browsing is useful, as it stops websites from tracking you, and your cookies would be hidden. For the most part, your browsing history would be hidden too (more on this in my FAQ section). However, turning off private browsing on your iPhone is the way to go if you have a company-owned iPhone and have to give it to an employee. This will ensure that they only use it for work. It would also be useful if you are giving your iPhone to a child, like I did. As mentioned, you can not only turn off private browsing when it's running, but also temporarily disable it so that whoever is using your smartphone won't be able to access incognito mode without a special passcode. In the section below, I've discussed how you can close a private browsing session when it is running. Related Reading FAQI've answered some popular questions below. Can Private Browsing be Traced on iPhone?If you assume that you can't be tracked while using private browsing, you're in for a surprise. Private mode only refrains from saving your cookies, as well as your browsing history to an extent. What do I mean by 'to an extent'? Well, if you open the Settings app and go to Safari > Advanced > Website Data, you will see all the websites that you have visited while private mode was running. While on Incognito, your IP is never hidden. This means your ISP will be able to track all the websites you have been visiting. This is true for the admins of the network you've connected to as well. Does iCloud Save Private Browsing?One of the pros of using Apple devices is that Apple is strict about their user privacy. You won't have to worry about your private browsing data being saved to iCloud. Your searches won't be saved in AutoFill either. So, don't worry about your recent searches popping up on your keyboard. Related Reading Final ThoughtsYou can exit private browsing mode on Chrome or other third-party browsers by deleting the incognito tabs you've opened. When it comes to Safari, disabling private browsing can be done the same way as turning it on. Check out more smartphones If you want to completely stop your iPhone from accessing private browsing, you will have to go to your iPhone's settings. Although you can't stop third-party browsers from doing this, you can delete them and restrict your handset from downloading third-party apps again. These tips will not only work on the iPhone, but on the iPad, iPod Touch and other Apple devices too. How do I get my phone browser out of private mode?Close Incognito mode to stop private browsing. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .. At the top right, tap Switch tabs. . On the right, you'll see your open Incognito tabs.. At the top right of your Incognito tabs, tap Close .. How do I permanently turn off private browsing on my iPhone?To permanently exit private browsing,
Tap the two-square icon. Tap X for every open private tab. Now, choose Private and select Start Page or a Tab Group.
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