iOS 26 Safari tabs layout stuck on compact view

Hi

I installed ios26 with a clean setup and having this safari problem.

Tabs layout not changing and no matter which option is selected safari always on Compact view.

Is there a solution for this ?



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Original Title: Safari

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 3:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2025 5:07 PM

nureddin57 wrote:

Tabs layout not changing and no matter which option is selected safari always on Compact view.

Change the setting, then try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, then immediately press and very quickly release the volume down button, then immediately press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds, still holding it through the 'swipe to power off' screen. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.



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Sep 28, 2025 5:07 PM in response to nureddin57

nureddin57 wrote:

Tabs layout not changing and no matter which option is selected safari always on Compact view.

Change the setting, then try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, then immediately press and very quickly release the volume down button, then immediately press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds, still holding it through the 'swipe to power off' screen. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.



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iOS 26 Safari tabs layout stuck on compact view

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