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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WisestAdder

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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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Sauriann

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Sep 29, 2025 3:33 PM in response to drummerboy04

My second 17 pro arrives tomorrow, so I'll try setup as a new phone and let you know. This is already disappointing :(

Sep 30, 2025 7:25 AM in response to Sauriann

What happened to the first?

SophShao

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Oct 10, 2025 3:58 AM in response to drummerboy04

I have exact same problem. It is getting worse after updating to iOS 26.0.1. Can not do anything except using data. No any signal day it runs smooth. Very bad experience and disappointed!!!