After installing iOS 26, an app got access to entire gallery, despite setting restrictions

After installing iOS 26 an app, X, started to have access to my entire photo gallery - despite having it restricted to “none” or “restricted”.

I had it set to “restricted “ before installing the new iOS. Now, despite having now changed it to “none” - it shows the entire gallery from the start.


Other apps work fine: when restricted they ask to “manage access” to show the full gallery.


I have changed the settings, restarted the device several times - no change.


iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 19, 2025 8:26 AM

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After installing iOS 26, an app got access to entire gallery, despite setting restrictions

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