Photos app crashes after iOS 26 update on iPhone 14 Pro Max

I have recently updated to the new IOS26 and now whenever I open the Photos app it crashes. Any ideas on fixes?



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Original Title: IOS26 Photo ap issues (iPhone 14 Pro Max)

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 3:33 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2025 9:12 AM

Try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, press and very quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds, continuing to hold it even when the slider to shut down your phone appears. Eventually the screen will go black and the Apple logo will appear, you can release the button then. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.



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Sep 26, 2025 9:12 AM in response to alexanderfromcobourg

Try a force restart. Press and very quickly release the volume up button, press and very quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button for about twenty seconds, continuing to hold it even when the slider to shut down your phone appears. Eventually the screen will go black and the Apple logo will appear, you can release the button then. The timing is a little tricky, so try it a few times.



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Photos app crashes after iOS 26 update on iPhone 14 Pro Max

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