Wi-Fi and internet not working on iPhone 15 Pro Max after iOS 26 update

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Wi-Fi and internet not working on iPhone 15 Pro Max after iOS 26 update

After updating my iPhone 15 Pro Max to iOS 26 today, I have been experiencing serious connectivity issues that were never present before. Right after the update, my phone started having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi networks, and the internet has completely stopped working despite trying multiple networks and troubleshooting steps. This problem only started immediately after installing iOS 26, which makes me believe the issue is directly related to the update. It has disrupted my daily usage since I rely heavily on stable connectivity for work and communication. I would like to know if other users are facing similar issues and if Apple is aware of this problem or planning to release a fix soon, as this has caused significant inconvenience.

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Original Title: wifi and internet not working on 15 pro max after ios 26 update

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 22, 2025 8:28 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 24, 2025 6:52 AM in response to zohaib-parvez

zohaib-parvez wrote:

yesterday only i came to known about this foolish activity that i did. yes, i'd installed a vpn and because of that the internet and the Wi-Fi both were interrupted. thank for taking care of my concern and replying me as well. perhaps i need to take care of my foolishness for the next time. thanks again

I'm glad it's sorted and now you know VPN on iPhone causes issues and is COMPLETELY not needed.

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Answer 2

Sep 24, 2025 6:49 AM in response to lobsterghost1

yesterday only i came to known about this foolish activity that i did. yes, i'd installed a vpn and because of that the internet and the Wi-Fi both were interrupted. thank for taking care of my concern and replying me as well. perhaps i need to take care of my foolishness for the next time. thanks again

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Answer 3

rits_319

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8 points

Oct 22, 2025 7:25 PM in response to zohaib-parvez

Installed IOS 26.0.1 on iPhone 15 Pro Max and noticed internet connectivity issues. I tried various thing recommended by other but no luck. I have Malwarebytes VPN installed on the phone. I went in and reactivated it and that seems to resolve the issue for my phone.

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Answer 4

Sep 29, 2025 9:33 PM in response to b_d0g

try apple's new 26.0.1 update. it'll definately solve your problem.

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Answer 5

Sep 24, 2025 5:33 AM in response to zohaib-parvez

Do you have a VPN installed on your phone (whether used or not)?

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Answer 6

b_d0g

Level 1

8 points

Sep 29, 2025 7:53 AM in response to zohaib-parvez

I am having the same issue. I do not have a VPN installed or activated. It doesn't matter if I am on WiFi or cellular data, connection is always interrupted and slow.

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Answer 7

b_d0g

Level 1

8 points

Sep 30, 2025 7:07 AM in response to zohaib-parvez

I did that...it is a step in the right direction, but still not great. Both WiFi and cellular data cut out from time to time.

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