Tapping a Web Clip icon does not open the screen
When you use a Web Clip with full screen mode turned off (OFF), Safari must be allowed.
Check whether the use of Safari is restricted in the following profile settings.
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Safari must be allowed
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Restrictions > Apps > Allow use of Safari = ON
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If you are using [Allow only some apps], Safari must be included in the allowed apps
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Restrictions > Apps > Restrict app usage (Supervised only, iOS 9.3+) > Allow only some apps
Specifycom.apple.mobilesafarion theInhousetab of the allowed apps.
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If you are using [Do not allow some apps], Safari must be removed from the disallowed apps
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Restrictions > Apps > Restrict app usage (Supervised only, iOS 9.3+) > Do not allow some apps
Removecom.apple.mobilesafarifrom the disallowed apps.
Last updated: November 18, 2025