VPN shows as connected in IOS 18

Since IOS 18 when I disconnect a SurfShark VPN the status in the top right of my iPad continues to indicate that the VPN is connected.

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 18

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 2:45 PM

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Sep 23, 2024 8:57 AM in response to Timd_chapman

Same is true when using another third-party VPN service on iPhone SE running iOS 18.

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VPN shows as connected in IOS 18

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