I can't clear my sfari browsing history on iphone 5 (ios 7)

[iMore Question]

The "Clear" button shows up, but is muted and doesn't work. I also cannot enable private browsing as the private icon doesn't show up on the tab screen.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Reboot your device and try again.

 

[esscws]

Tried it - not working. Have also tried going through settings for the browser history as well.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Tried it - not working. Have also tried going through settings for the browser history as well.

Now that iOS 8 has dropped, hopefully the problem will magically be fixed after you update...

 

[esscws]

Nope. Downloaded ios 8. Same problem, different ios.