How to Move the Safari Search Bar Back to the Top on iPhone

In recent iOS updates, Apple moved the Safari search and URL bar to the bottom of the screen to make it easier to reach with one hand. If you hate this change, you can easily move it back to the top.

How to Move the Safari Search Bar

  1. Open Safari on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the aA icon in the left corner of the search bar at the bottom.
  3. From the pop-up menu, tap Show Top Address Bar.
  4. The search bar will instantly snap back to the top of your screen.

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