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  • May 24, 2026
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My web browser says "safe search is locked" how do I unlock it, this has only happened recently and I dont understand why.

Best answer by Michael Z

Hi ​@Oldie54 

 

Could you please check on the app whether the adult content filter is turned on or off, as this could be affecting the safe search settings?

Also, could you please try a mobile network reset and let us know if this helps resolve the issue?

 

Mobile network reset:

 

Apple:
 
1.Press Settings.
2. Press General.
3. Press Transfer or Reset iPhone.
4. Press Reset.
5. Press Reset Network Settings.
6. Press Reset Network Settings.
7. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
8. Restart phone

 

Android:
 
1. Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.
2. Press the settings icon.
3. Press General management.
4. Press Reset.
5. Press Reset mobile network settings.
6. Press Reset settings.
7. Press Reset.
8. Press Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.
9. Press Reset settings.
10. Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
11. Restart phone

 

-Michael Z

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  • May 24, 2026

Hi ​@Oldie54 

 

Could you please check on the app whether the adult content filter is turned on or off, as this could be affecting the safe search settings?

Also, could you please try a mobile network reset and let us know if this helps resolve the issue?

 

Mobile network reset:

 

Apple:
 
1.Press Settings.
2. Press General.
3. Press Transfer or Reset iPhone.
4. Press Reset.
5. Press Reset Network Settings.
6. Press Reset Network Settings.
7. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
8. Restart phone

 

Android:
 
1. Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.
2. Press the settings icon.
3. Press General management.
4. Press Reset.
5. Press Reset mobile network settings.
6. Press Reset settings.
7. Press Reset.
8. Press Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.
9. Press Reset settings.
10. Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
11. Restart phone

 

-Michael Z


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  • May 24, 2026

Thanks for your redponce. Will give that a try.


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  • May 24, 2026

Hi Michael, a big thank you, all sorted following you very clear instructions.


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • May 25, 2026

Hi ​@Oldie54 

 

Thank you for letting me know. I’m glad the instructions worked and that the issue has been resolved.

 

-Michael Z