[IPhone / iPad] Easy way to disable and delete Safari's functional expansion

Life Hacker [Japanese version] Reprinted from the article published on November 29, 2021

How to customize the browser using Safari's functional expansion is popular.

With the release of iOS 15, a lot of new features that are compatible with the iPhone as well as Macs have been introduced in Safari.

Function expansion can be downloaded from the App Store like other apps, but too much may slow down the browser.But functional expansion can be easily deleted.

This time, we will introduce how to disable or delete Safari's functional expansion.

What is Safari's functional expansion?

As you say, Safari's functional extension is like a small app that adds a specific function to Safari.This customizes the browser and enhances the function.You can use Safari to the fullest.

Tasks that are possible by function expansion include automatic input to cookie forms, advertising blocks, and privacy.Safari's functional extensions can be turned off or completely deleted.

How to turn off Safari function expansion on iPhone and iPad

If you want to use it in the long term but temporarily an unnecessary extension, you can disable or enable as needed.The method is as follows.

1.Open "Settings" and select "Safari".

2.Scroll down and tap "Function Extension".

3.Select the function expansion you want to disable.

4.Tap the stogle next to the function expansion to disable it.Repeat this procedure for each function expansion.

How to delete Safari function expansion on iPhone and iPad

Is there any function expansion that is not used to occupy space?In the same way as deleting the app, it can be deleted immediately from the iPhone or iPad.

However, some of the functional expansion collects personal data, so be careful about which one to download and hold.

The procedure to delete functional expansion is as follows.

1.Search for apps on the home screen or app library.If you find it, keep pressing until the app starts to shake.

2.Press the displayed negative ( -) symbol and select "Delete App" from the pop -up.Repeat this procedure to the function expansion you want to delete.

3.Tap "Complete" in the upper right corner to return the screen to normal state.

Manage functional expansion and clean the browser

The extension of Safari has a variety of functions that you did not realize that you needed, which is very useful.It is convenient to check the App Store and download it at any time.

If no function expansion is no longer needed, just open the Safari settings and turn it off, or delete it in the same way as other apps.

As mentioned above, the way to delete Safari's functional expansion from iPhone and iPad is very simple.

Original Article: How to Quickly Disable or Delete Safari Extensions on An iPhone or iPad by MakeUseof