Uninstalling/Removing Safari

[tjmoore]

Hey All,

New to the forums here. Just had a question and was having a hard time searching for the answer. I'm sure it's here so if this topic has already been hit, I'd appreciate a bounce to an existing thread.

I'm basically wondering if the Safari application can be uninstalled/removed from the iPad OS. I want to be able to use another browser that monitors browsing solely, and while I know that there IS a restriction option, I'm wondering if it's possible to remove Safari completely.

Also, is it true that even if restriction of Safari is enabled you can get around it by clicking a link in your email?

Thanks for the help,

Thomas

 

[miles01110]

You can't remove it without jailbreaking.

 

[err404]

You wouldn't want to 'remove' it since that could have unintended effects on other apps. What you should do is JB and change your default browser.

 

[xraytech]

Hey All,

New to the forums here. Just had a question and was having a hard time searching for the answer. I'm sure it's here so if this topic has already been hit, I'd appreciate a bounce to an existing thread.

I'm basically wondering if the Safari application can be uninstalled/removed from the iPad OS. I want to be able to use another browser that monitors browsing solely, and while I know that there IS a restriction option, I'm wondering if it's possible to remove Safari completely.

Also, is it true that even if restriction of Safari is enabled you can get around it by clicking a link in your email?

Thanks for the help,

Thomas

Just use the Restriction settings.

I'm not sure you can uninstall Safari, even under a JailBreak environment. There are extensions that will let you hide the Safari Icon.

 

[KINetics]

With Apple recently crippling 3rd party browsers, you're better off keeping Safari.

See here.