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Why can’t I open links in email or text message on iOS 16.4
Windows, Windows 10
If you have an add-on VPN client installed, remove that, force restart, and try again.
If you have iCloud+ Private Relay enabled, disable that, force restart, and try again.
… Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
… About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support
There have been a couple of updates since iOS 16.4. See if iOS 16.5 works better.
Thanks for your response, but no, the most recent update did not work.
Can not open links in email or text message on iOS 16.4
