How to turn on javascript on iphone

  • You can enable JavaScript on your iPhone in the Safari section of the Settings app. 
  • If JavaScript isn't turned on, many websites will appear broken in your Safari browser.
  • Though JavaScript should be enabled by default, it's important to check that it hasn't been accidentally disabled.

JavaScript is a popular programming language used by most websites.

On an iPhone, JavaScript should be turned on by default, but if it was disabled at some point, many websites will appear broken in the Safari browser. 

To enable JavaScript, go into the Settings app on your iPhone, click "Safari," then "Advanced," and swipe the JavaScript button to the right so it appears green. 

Here's a full breakdown with pictures.

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This guide will step you through the process of getting JavaScript enabled in Safari on an iPhone or iPad.

  1. Open the "Settings" App

    The controls to reset Safari aren't actually inside Safari! They're in the Settings app.

    Go to your iPhone's Home Screen and tap the Settings app.

    How to turn on javascript on iphone

  2. Scroll down to the "Safari" menu item and tap it

    Scroll the screen down until you see Safari, and then tap on it.

    How to turn on javascript on iphone

    Tapping on the Safari menu item will open up the settings screen for Safari.

  3. Tap the "Advanced" menu item

    After you tap the Safari option, you'll then see a big list of settings relating to the Safari app. Scroll down to find the Advanced item - which will be right at the bottom of the list.

    Tapping this will display advanced settings for Safari.

    How to turn on javascript on iphone

  4. Change the setting to enable JavaScript

    On the Advanced settings for Safari screen, you'll see a few options. Near the middle is the option for enabling or disabling JavaScript for Safari on your iPhone or iPad. To enable JavaScript, slide the switch to the right.

    How to turn on javascript on iphone

JavaScript is now enabled

Congratulations, you just enabled JavaScript. Tap here to confirm that JavaScript is now enabled.

It's important to check that JavaScript is enabled on your iPhone so that websites work properly in Safari. Mikael Vaisanen/Getty Images

  • You can enable JavaScript on your iPhone in the Safari section of the Settings app.

  • If JavaScript isn't turned on, many websites will appear broken in your Safari browser.

  • Though JavaScript should be enabled by default, it's important to check that it hasn't been accidentally disabled.

  • Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.

JavaScript is a popular programming language used by most websites.

On an iPhone, JavaScript should be turned on by default, but if it was disabled at some point, many websites will appear broken in the Safari browser.

To enable JavaScript, go into the Settings app on your iPhone, click "Safari," then "Advanced," and swipe the JavaScript button to the right so it appears green.

Here's a full breakdown with pictures.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

  2. Scroll down until you see "Safari," and tap it.

    To enable JavaScript, start the Settings app and go to Safari. Dave Johnson/Insider

  3. At the bottom of the page, tap "Advanced."

    How to turn on javascript on iphone

    The JavaScript control is located in the Advanced tab. Dave Johnson/Insider

  4. On the Advanced page, turn JavaScript on by swiping the button to the right.

    Make sure JavaScript is toggled on and appears green. Dave Johnson/Insider

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Why is my JavaScript not working on my iPhone?

On an iPhone, JavaScript should be turned on by default, but if it was disabled at some point, many websites will appear broken in the Safari browser. To enable JavaScript, go into the Settings app on your iPhone, click "Safari," then "Advanced," and swipe the JavaScript button to the right so it appears green.

How do I set JavaScript on my iPhone?

How to enable JavaScript on your iPhone.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone..
Scroll down until you see "Safari," and tap it. To enable JavaScript, start the Settings app and go to Safari. ... .
At the bottom of the page, tap "Advanced." ... .
On the Advanced page, turn JavaScript on by swiping the button to the right..

How do I turn JavaScript on?

Chrome Browser - Android - Turn JavaScript On / Off.
Apps icon. (Google) Chrome. . If unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tap. Chrome. ..
Tap the. Menu icon. (upper-right)..
Tap. Settings. ..
From the Advanced section, tap. Site settings. ..
Tap. JavaScript. ..
Tap the. JavaScript switch. to turn on or off ..

How do I enable JavaScript on my iPhone Chrome?

From Settings, click "Show advanced settings…". It's located at the very bottom of the Settings section. Under the the "Privacy" click on the "Content settings…". When the dialog window opens, look for the "JavaScript" section and select "Allow all sites to run JavaScript (recommended)".