Somehow I managed to put my iPhone 11 into private mode while I'm in Safari.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

How do I get rid of this private mode?

It got rid of all the websites I normally visit.

[question everything]

1. Is it the same as private browsing?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203036

https://stevesguides.com/how-to-get-out-of-private-browsing-mode-on-iphone/

I just searched hope this helps

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Yes, it is the same.

In fact, I just opened Safari to see how it describes this, and the language is exactly what you've shown me here.

Thank you!

I will check out the videos.

[Chellee]

3. If you open Safari, and tap the 2 overlapping squares

it should take you to a screen where you can turn private browsing off.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Somehow my iPhone 11 is not following the instructions from these videos.

I'm getting different screens and nothing looks right.

I may have to visit an Apple store.

Thanks to both of you for your help!

[usonian]

5. Press and hold the two overlapping squares!

I just did it by accident!

That will get you a pop up menu.

In recent times, Apple has included things that are not intuitive, nor can you even guess what things do when you tap or hold them down.

HTH.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Press and HOLD!! I had not done that. Let me see. BRB.

On edit! YES. It worked. I have my tabs restored and the private mode is gone. And now I know what to do.

Thank you, my dear usonian.

[usonian]

7. My pleasure to have figured it out.

EVEN IF BY ACCIDENT.
Happy browsing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. You have my undying gratitude!