A lot of issues with iOS 26.1

tbells27 wrote:

It has nothing to do with the forced restart but thanks for the copy and paste. If you are using a VPN, the phone will not allow you to connect. You need to disconnect it if you are using a VPN. That resolved my entire issue. Id suggest before updating removing your VPN entirely because it will try to connect automatically which will cause your phone to be unable to update the wifi settings.

Of course VPN's are problematic with network connections and that has also been posted here many time to make sure you remove them. Even Apple has a support article for this same reason.

If your device has network connectivity issues, check for VPN and other third-party security software - Apple Support

Your issue for the App Store not connecting is a classic example. The issue the OP had is completely different and the suggestion to Force Restart the device had nothing to do with the App Store not connecting, so that response was not directed at you.

It has nothing to do with the forced restart but thanks for the copy and paste. If you are using a VPN, the phone will not allow you to connect. You need to disconnect it if you are using a VPN. That resolved my entire issue. Id suggest before updating removing your VPN entirely because it will try to connect automatically which will cause your phone to be unable to update the wifi settings.

Hawgzilla wrote:

Should I install iOS26.2 to see if any of the bug fixes apply to my concerns/issues?

Yes, I would install 26.2. I have seen previous reports where the Compacts tab was greyed out and could not be selected, but there never was a specific reason where I had found that was the case for some and not others. Those previous posts from users have not been updated with additional information so it is difficult to conclude if they found a solution or even if 26.2 resolved the problem. I have seen the Text Size mentioned previously, which is why I suggested it here, and also switching between top and bottom and a Force Restart, but honestly it is still not very clear.

Me too!

I have a lot of Apps that either won’t open and just hang or behave weirdly under iOS 26.1.

Amongst these are the Nationwide banking app which just hangs, Idmobile app where the entry of Id and password causes it to loop and finally tumblr which just hangs.

Apple need to fix this version of iOS 26.1 as soon as possible. Everything seemed to be relatively ok under just iOS 26. But this is terrible.

vaughn34 wrote:

His screenshot also shows he’s using wifi, probably in the office or house I’m guessing, so wouldn’t the phone prioritise data etc via wifi and only commit to a cell tower when a call is required?

Your cell antenna is not shut off when connected to Wifi, it just means the data is being sent over WiFi. The power required to maintain the cell signal is still being used. You can turn on Airplane mode to shut off the cellular antenna and maintain the Wifi connection and that is a good troubleshooting step. It will affect your SMS messages and voice calls though.

If Face ID isn't working for you, there is most likely something wrong with your TrueDepth camera. First, look at these two articles for help. If that doesn't fix the issue, then make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have your camera issue diagnosed.

If an alert says Face ID has an issue on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support

If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support (AZ)

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

pinot52 wrote:

After downloading 26.1 it made a number of changes to my phone. Multiple settings changed and have not been able to change back.

What settings are you referring to that you are unable to change? The current version of iOS is 26.2, so troubleshooting iOS 26.1 in a futile effort.

Mr Apple, if it aint broke, then do not try to fix it.

Apple will not see your post here, that is why the Feedback link has been posted many times for those that want to let Apple know how they feel. Personally, I like the new UI and have't experienced any problems with Settings not being able to be changed. Opinions are irrelevant on a support site, so I would recommend creating a new post describing that problem and include screenshots to help visualize what you are seeing. Since you posted in a forum specifically for iOS 26.1, you are not likely to get many eyes on your post, so update first.

What is the purpose of the old motto if it aint broke, then do not try to fix it? The horse and carriage was a perfectly acceptable mode of transportation, yet here we are with those darn cars and airplanes. Has there ever been a single company or technology that has ever adopted that strategy? If so, you can bet they are no longer in business.

KeithC36 wrote:

Me too!

I have a lot of Apps that either won’t open and just hang or behave weirdly under iOS 26.1.

Amongst these are the Nationwide banking app which just hangs, ...

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Nationwide banking UK works fine for me on iphone SE iOS26.1

Are you running VPN?

The recent call history was not showing, after long long time it was showing also we have to close the app and open again and again. Phone is fully hanging some apps are automatically closing. This type of issues not expected from apple.

Installed iOS 26.1 on my iPhone 14 Pro today. I can no longer download photos to the Photos app on my iMac.

Photos recognizes the phone, but says "No Photos". "Open Photos for this device" is checked.

Downloading to Photos worked fine before iOS 26.1 was installed.

It's not clear if Photos is "turned on" on the phone. Do you mean is "sync this phone" turned on? It isn't.

Your answer seems to imply that I'm now required to sync my photos to iCloud if I want to download them to my iMac. Is that true? That was not the case in previous iOS versions. I don't have "sync this phone" on because I don't want to pay for extra storage.

This 26.1 update is killing my battery, easily go a full day with battery to spare yesterday, today after update and light phone use the battery is at 12% at 2pm , I know Apple has a long history of killing battery with updates but this is rediculious. Pick up your game Apple.

I’ve also had an issue with FACE ID as well! Tried to get it to work by restarting the phone after the update, didn’t work. Tried to reset Face ID and now it just doesn’t even recognize my face saying to lower the camera or raise it up despite my face being in frame… very frustrating. Got to the point it said ‘Face ID isn’t working right now’ so now I’m merely stuck with my passcode… didn’t have this issue until I got the new update…

All of a sudden my iPhone 16 pro max internet and apps stopped working. I’m on IOS 26.1. I don’t use safari for my browser, I use brave. I restarted, reset my network, tried a different DNS on and off WiFi.

am I stuck backing up my phone to my MacBook and doing a reset.

tbells27 wrote:

BS. The app store wont even open, it will not connect to the internet with very few exceptions.

You may not believe it, but the person you responded to did provide factual information. We know why your App Store won't connect and you have found the solution. Apple is not telling you to install the VPN and the third party developer has the opportunity to test their software on the beta versions of the OS far earlier than when it is released to you.