Still experiencing frequent Wi-Fi drops on iPhone 17 Pro Max after updating to iOS 26.0.1

I thought this would solve the issue (according to the notes it's supposed to) but to no avail. I am seeing more frequent drops now. I have to turn Airplane mode on then off again to get everything to restart. Resetting network settings doesn't work either.

Anyone else experiencing this even after the update?

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Original Title: Still Having WiFi issues in iPhone 17 Pro Max after update to iOS 26.0.1

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 29, 2025 2:10 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2025 3:37 AM

I finally fixed my iPhone 17 Pro Max yesterday (was having the same issue as OP even after the update). Turns out running a VPN or having this setting toggled on is affecting the connectivity/ signal with wifi and mobile.

Delete any VPN configuration. Settings > General > VPN & device management

Hope this works for you as well…

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Dec 8, 2025 11:02 AM in response to mystery-giz

mystery-giz wrote:

same! this drives me crazy. I went to Apple Store, they checked and said "there is no problem on my phone". Came to home it is not working again. wifi is consistently connecting and disconnecting also cellular internet is very slow. can't watch anything or use any website. all other devices at home work well with no issues. I have tried everything like resetting network, removing vpn even I fully restored iPhone at home by myself, it didn't work too. I was hoping that was the final solution. my old 14 pro max was better!

If it works at the Apple store but not when you get home, it is likely that the problem lies with your network at home.

You also mentioned a VPN. Try deleting it entirely (turning it off can be insufficient) and testing.

Dec 8, 2025 1:37 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Which is fine if you don't need a VPN. Otherwise it's a huge issue. And it's still an issue for me, even after I deleted my VPNs. And that's on my second iPhone 17 Pro Max

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