Received a message saying my internet connection isn't compatible with Apple privacy

When I picked up my iPhone 16 this morning there was a multi page notice that my internet connection cannot work with the Apple privacy. Makes me change my internet Wi-Fi. Onnection or lose the privacy


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Original Title: I get a message That my internet connection is not able to work with privacy

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 8, 2025 5:35 AM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2025 5:43 AM

Can you show us the message you received. Let's first rule out a Phishing Scam. Next, you may need to change some settings on your router to ensure you don't have weak internet security and this link will guide on that --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support


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Aug 8, 2025 5:43 AM in response to Katherine Powers

Can you show us the message you received. Let's first rule out a Phishing Scam. Next, you may need to change some settings on your router to ensure you don't have weak internet security and this link will guide on that --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support


Aug 8, 2025 12:03 PM in response to Katherine Powers

Guessing: If this was involving Apple iCloud+ Private Relay, the network does not meet the technical requirements mentioned here:



This can mean you’re connecting on a business or organization’s Wi-Fi network, and it’s set up to restrict or to track network activity.

Aug 8, 2025 11:56 AM in response to Katherine Powers

Katherine Powers (Author)


..Some info, if needed for future reference..

When 'Adding Text' to your Apple discussion

Reply.. see Options in that window & do so.


Click 'Reply button' to use the Additional Text

button to paste message or report screenshot

into your Reply. ~Then, later; read in Full, here.


.An original user-tip was missing several images

& so only re-used above, copy/pasted portion.


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