How to resolve Captive Wi-Fi screen issues on iPhone 17?

I have a new iPhone 17 Pro Max on 26.1. I am having problems connecting to public wi-fi spots. When I select a wi-fi network, it will show connected and display the wi-fi icon, however the Captive Wi-Fi screen usually does not come up and it cuts off all internet traffic. I can sometimes circumvent this by forgetting the network, turning off wi-fi then disconnecting from any VPN I have running (usually Nord VPN). Then turning on Wi-fi, selecting the network and most times the Captive screen will come on but also most times I cannot use a VPN. I also cannot rejoin the network automatically and have to go through this routine again. I discovered this problem when I was in Britain a few weeks ago and tried using Wi-Fi on the trains, McDonalds, the Tube and other spots. Is a fix for this in the works?


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Original Title: Problems with Wi-Fi on iPhone 17 Pro Max - particularly not getting the Captive Wi-Fi screen.


iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 4, 2025 9:54 AM

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Dec 5, 2025 6:11 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you for your responses. I did register with a number of these captive wifi networks, particularly the rail networks and it was always a toss up if I was going to get back in again when I returned. With previous iPhones I did not have this problem at all which leads me to believe it might be related to any new chips or hardware Apple has on the 17 Pro Max. I have no problems with my home and office wifi. Then again, they do not use the Captive Wi-Fi scheme.

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