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Side bar covering all of screen in safari

64 replies

FaintlyMacabre · 22/09/2022 16:00

Hi,
I’m getting a side bar covering almost all of the screen in safari, it won’t go when cross is clicked. I’ve tried quitting browser and refreshing etc. Looks like this picture. Any ideas?

Side bar covering all of screen in safari
OP posts:
WotNoLoobrush · 23/09/2022 16:56

Squirrelblanket · 23/09/2022 14:48

Android phone, using Chrome, same issue. This is driving me crazy, please fix it!

I don't want to use a different browser or the app.

Ditto.

However, just tried incognito as suggested and it does work on my Android phone (I'm typing this from my laptop). I'd rather not be restricted to Incognito use though so I hope this can be fixed.

IcedOatLatte · 23/09/2022 16:47

DawnMumsnet · 23/09/2022 16:23

Hi again,

We're really sorry this issue is still affecting so many of you and we're doing all we can to resolve this. Could you please let us know if there's still a problem if you switch to an Incognito / Private browser tab?

Thanks in advance.

It's OK for me if I use a private tab

MNHQ
DawnMumsnet · 23/09/2022 16:23

Hi again,

We're really sorry this issue is still affecting so many of you and we're doing all we can to resolve this. Could you please let us know if there's still a problem if you switch to an Incognito / Private browser tab?

Thanks in advance.

IcedOatLatte · 23/09/2022 15:23

Squirrelblanket · 23/09/2022 14:48

Android phone, using Chrome, same issue. This is driving me crazy, please fix it!

I don't want to use a different browser or the app.

Me neither, why does only MN have these issues that you appear to be unable to fix. I've had to use a computer to post this, phone is Android and Firefox, why should I need to faff about changing to a different browser?

nonamehere · 23/09/2022 15:22

I have the same problem- large header covering the top if the screen and bookmark facility disappeared. Chrome on Windows 10 laptop. I've tried clearing cache.

Roystonv · 23/09/2022 15:06

It's alright saying clear your cache as though we are idiots but if there is a fault that you have a solution for could you not let us know before we complain. I spent ages in the early hours trying to get rid of it. ALSO font keeps enlarging as though magnifying for no reason. Kindle Fire

Squirrelblanket · 23/09/2022 14:48

Android phone, using Chrome, same issue. This is driving me crazy, please fix it!

I don't want to use a different browser or the app.

HighlandCowbag · 23/09/2022 14:06

Same issue here. I accessed everything via a mn email link and it worked but can't see anything other than the annoying screen if I just search.

cannaethink · 23/09/2022 13:58

I'm also having this issue. I've updated Chrome but it's still there. I've downloaded the app to post this but I don't like it!!

Turtleoo · 23/09/2022 13:27

Me also - Chrome on Android. Haven't been able to see any Mumsnet page since yesterday afternoon as the cross at the top of the menu doesn't do anything and the menu pops up on every page. Have borrowed a laptop to come on and see what's happening and found this thread

ANewCreation · 23/09/2022 10:56

Same here. This is this page - the irony! - on chrome/android but i used duck duck go and it is fine.

Side bar covering all of screen in safari
pinktransit · 23/09/2022 09:34

I'm having the same issue on Android Chrome. Have cleared cache, still the same.

faustina · 23/09/2022 09:23

I'm still having the same problem with safari on a macbook. Can't install the latest OS because no room on my hard drive.

Daftasabroom · 23/09/2022 09:15

And on Android Chrome

EtiquetteQuestion · 23/09/2022 07:59

Just to report that I'm still having the same problem this morning. I cleared the cache yesterday and I also updated all apps which needed updating (I don't think Chrome was one of them though). Turned my phone on and off, but that annoying side bar which won't go away is still there.

I'm hoping I won't need to uninstall and reinstall Chrome for the issue to be resolved as I'll lose all my open tabs 😩

Eightiesgirl · 22/09/2022 21:07

I deleted the app on my phone then reinstalled it and the sidebar has now gone.

ChiefFinderOuter · 22/09/2022 20:19

Same for me on an iPhone. I upgraded to the latest iOS and it now works. Before that, I was completely locked out. The menu was covering half the screen and couldn’t be closed using the ‘x’.

MinkyTunes · 22/09/2022 19:30

@NiteNight thank you so much, I didn't see your message above about Chrome beta browser. I installed that, and the site now works normally on my phone thank you!

I'm hoping that they can fix it for the normal chrome browser.

NiteNight · 22/09/2022 19:14

@MinkyTunes why not install a different browser or Chrome beta browser or the Mumsnet app until the problem is resolved.

Marmight · 22/09/2022 19:12

I was having this problem on a mac book using chrome.
I cleared the cache from the last 24 hours and then restarted chrome.
All sorted now 😎

MinkyTunes · 22/09/2022 19:09

I have the same issue on an Android phone using Chrome, I cannot cancel the box that is over the top of the pages, I've tried going to different pages but it is still the same. It looks exactly as the OP picture shows.
So I cannot use my phone to look at Mumsnet at all - posting this on a laptop.

Original poster
FaintlyMacabre · 22/09/2022 17:43

I did my overdue software update and it’s gone . It was working fine in Chrome before as well, just not Safari.

OP posts:
NiteNight · 22/09/2022 17:27

Same problem here on Google Chrome browser on Android, Xiaomi mi A1.
However on the Chrome beta browser it works fine.

MNHQ
LilyMumsnet · 22/09/2022 17:27

Hi all

We're really sorry about this and thanks for trying our suggestions. We'll try and get to the bottom of this ASAP.

Sadik · 22/09/2022 17:17

Clearing the cache doesn't help

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