iPhone 14 Pro Drops Internet Connection in All Apps

Hello genericcog,

Based on your post, it sounds like you're experiencing intermittent connection issues with Wi-Fi and cellular data on your iPhone 14 Pro. Is that correct? If so, what indication are you seeing that the connection has dropped? For example:

• For cellular data, are you seeing "No Service", "Searching", or "SOS" in the status bar?
• For Wi-Fi, under Settings > Wi-Fi is your network appearing without a check mark next to it?
• Do the pages within these apps not fully load?

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad has the most appropriate steps if this is what you're seeing.

1. Check your coverage area
2. If you see SOS or SOS only
3. Restart your iPhone or iPad
4. Check for a Carrier Settings update
5. Turn your cellular line off and back on
6. Reset your Network Settings
7. Update your iPhone or iPad
8. Contact your carrier

For Wi-Fi, we'll want to isolate a bit more. Are you seeing this with multiple Wi-Fi networks, or does appear to be isolated to a specific network? If it's happening with one network, it could be the settings for the Wi-Fi router. Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points has recommend settings for use with Apple products if needed.

We look forward to you sharing more information about the behavior you're seeing. The more details you're able to provide the better equipped we'll be to assist.

Regards.

Hello genericcog,

What happens if you remove the Nord VPN? This may be causing the connection issue, as explained in: Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues - Apple Support

Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues

If your device appears to be connected to Wi-Fi or ethernet but can't access the web, download content, or make other connections as expected, you may need to check your VPN or other third-party security software.

VPN and other third-party software that monitors or interacts with your network connections may cause connectivity issues with your Apple devices. You could see issues like these, but without an obvious cause like a network or internet outage. 

- Your device can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or after connecting to Wi-Fi, your device can’t access the internet.

- Your Mac is connected to the network via Ethernet but can’t access the internet. 

- Your device can’t connect to the App Store to buy or download content.

- Your device can’t use AirPlay or Continuity features.

- Your device can't back up to iCloud (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac) or Time Machine (Mac). 

Although network connectivity issues can have other causes, this article is intended to help you rule out issues with VPN or third-party security apps. Before taking other steps, review the issue-specific articles at the bottom of this page for additional guidance.

Check basic settings on your device

Start by checking some basic settings:

- Make sure the date, time, and time zone are set accurately on your device. Learn how to set the date and time on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

- Make sure your device's software is up to date. Install any available software updates and then restart your device. 

- Restart your modem and router. 

- Try switching to another network. If your connectivity issue is resolved by joining a different network, check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator to make sure your network is working properly for the features and apps you want to use.

Check for VPN connections and third-party firewall or security software

Some types of software, including VPN apps or configuration profiles, may have settings or restrictions that can cause connectivity issues. Types of software that could affect connectivity include: 

- VPN (Virtual Private Network) apps

- Managed configuration profiles

- Firewall apps

- Anti-virus apps

- Parental control apps

- Content blockers

Review the apps on your device to see if these types of apps or configuration profiles are installed. 

On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, scroll through your installed apps and check for VPN software or configuration profiles in Settings. 

- Settings > General > VPN (even if it says Not Connected)

- Settings > General > Profile (if this option doesn't exist, profiles are not installed)

On Mac, check your Applications folder in the Finder and check for configuration profiles in System Preferences > Profiles. 

If any of these types of apps are installed on your device, you may need to delete them to resolve the connectivity issue. Use caution if you choose to do this, since deleting an app or changing a configuration profile could affect how you use your device. For example, if you delete a configuration profile installed by your organization or school, your device may not work with that network.

Use caution if you choose to delete VPN apps or other software

Before you delete any software, you may want to contact the app developer for more information about how the app works with your network, and whether it could cause connectivity issues. For configuration profiles, contact the system administrator for the organization or school that asked you to install it.

On iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: Learn how to delete apps and configuration profiles. If you delete VPN, security or networking apps, also reset your device's network settings. 

On Mac: Learn how to delete apps and configuration profiles. If you delete VPN, security or networking apps, you may need to take additional steps. Work with the software developer to fully uninstall their software. Then restart your Mac. 

Third-party software might have a subscription to access certain features or services. If you don’t plan to keep using the software, make sure to cancel your subscription.

Let us know if removing the VPN app resolves this or not, take care.