Troubleshooting Google Scholar Access Issues on iPad Safari

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share a frustrating issue I’ve encountered recently while trying to access Google Scholar on my iPad using Safari. For the past month, I’ve been unable to get past an error message that states:

“We’re sorry but your computer or network may be sending automated queries…”

This message blocks my access completely, and I’m left wondering why only my iPad is affected. Here’s what I’ve discovered so far through my troubleshooting process:

1. Network Setup: I’m connected to a home network which supports multiple devices—around five, in fact.

2. Device Functionality: Interestingly, none of the other devices on the same network experience this issue. They can all access Google Scholar without any problems.

3. Browser Specificity: The error occurs exclusively in the Safari browser on my iPad. When I switch to another browser, I can use Google Scholar without any difficulties.

4. Mobile Tests: I also tried accessing Google Scholar on my iPhone using Safari, and that worked perfectly fine on the same network.

5. Clearing Cache: In an attempt to resolve the issue, I’ve cleared my browsing history and cache, and I even disabled any ad blockers I had enabled. Unfortunately, nothing I’ve tried has resolved the problem.

Given these observations, I’m left wondering whether there could be some sort of malware affecting Safari on my iPad. If that’s a possibility, what steps should I take to investigate and resolve this issue?

Any insights or tips you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!