Safari crashes constantly after updating to iOS 5 on iPad

Several people have reported Safari crashes constantly after updating iOS 5 on iPad.

Fix:

• Try clearing Safari’s History, Cookies, and Cache.


• Turn off bookmarks sync in iCloud, if it has been on.

Previously reported fixes

Turn off AutoFill: Go to Settings > Safari > AutoFill and turn all options off.

Close unused Safari windows.

Reboot (hard reset). Hold down the sleep/wake and home buttons simultaneously for roughly 15-20 seconds.

Reset all settings: Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. Note that this will erase stored messages, passwords and other information.