- 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.
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.
Scroll down to the "Safari" menu item and tap it
Scroll the screen down until you see Safari, and then tap on it.
Tapping on the Safari menu item will open up the settings screen for Safari.
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.
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.
JavaScript is now enabled
Congratulations, you just enabled JavaScript. Tap here to confirm that JavaScript is now enabled.
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.
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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.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down until you see "Safari," and tap it.
At the bottom of the page, tap "Advanced."
The JavaScript control is located in the Advanced tab. Dave Johnson/InsiderOn 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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