I have an iPhone 13 that has recently upgraded to iOS 26.2.1. Now many of my apps do not work (just spins), cannot connect to App store (says cannot connect), and cannot check for software updates (says cannot connect). What can I do? Thank you.
iPhone 13, iOS 26
Do you have a 3rd party VPN installed, even if you are not using it? If so, delete the VPN profile in Settings/General/VPN & Device Management/VPN, then restart your device. Don't just turn it off; delete the profile. Updates sometimes need to have VPN to be removed and reinstalled. If that fixes it, you can try reinstalling VPN, but probably shouldn't.
Do you have a 3rd party VPN installed, even if you are not using it? If so, delete the VPN profile in Settings/General/VPN & Device Management/VPN, then restart your device. Don't just turn it off; delete the profile. Updates sometimes need to have VPN to be removed and reinstalled. If that fixes it, you can try reinstalling VPN, but probably shouldn't.
You’re welcome. Here an explanation of why this happens: VPN: What you need to know - Apple Community
Thank you, thank you, thank you! That seems to have fixed the issue. I can’t thank you enough. Peace to you.
iPhone 13 updated to iOS 26.2.1 now cannot connect to many apps
