I am facing a lot of trouble with my iphone 16 ever since I had installed iOS 26.1, the sms get lost, the recent call list is seen after a lag of say 30-40 seconds, the Apps are taking a lot of lag time to open up. unable to Airdrop files through WhatsApp
iPhone 16, iOS 26
Franco123 wrote:
It is yet another reason why the phone I get to replace my 12 pro max is not going to be made by apple.
You should always buy the device that best meets your needs.
I am forced to use an Android phone for work. Functions that take one step with an iphone take two steps with an Android. Nope
A) Try a "forced" restart of your device using these instructions: Put it on charge for at least half an hour, then, keeping it plugged in, use these gestures:
In rapid sequence, press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side (power) button. Only when the Apple logo appears (it might take 10-20 seconds), release that button (ignore all other screens that might appear, the one with the "slider" to turn the device off included).
B) If the issue persists, something could have gone wrong during the latest update procedure.
I would try to install a fresh copy of iOS/iPadOS (the latest available/supported by your device model). To do this, create a full backup of your iPhone/iPad (1), then restore it to factory settings (you need a computer to perform this step) and, in the end, set it up as new (2).
When done, restore data from your previously made backup (3).
Follow the instructions provided in these support articles:
(1) How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support
(2) Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support
(3) Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup
If the issue still persists, I suggest that you contact Apple Support directly, using this link:--> Contact Apple for support and service , or make an appointment (*) and have your device inspected at an Apple Store or AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider) among this list:--> https://locate.apple.com/choose-country-region . After checking it out, they'll give you all the available options.
Regards
Giulio
(*) You can do it:
Hello KeithC36 and Endafromirl,
It's not Apple's fault if some third-party apps don't work properly after an iOS update.
Apple notifies all app developers and car manufacturers (many months in advance, especially for major updates), indicating the tools they must use to update their apps and the devices that support them.
We can only suggest contacting the support teams for those apps and explaining the problem. They're the ones who have to take action.
After updating, the phone will not connect to the Internet with either wireless or cellular connections. It won’t even allow the phone to log into this to post a message.
the phone can access both cellular and wifi networks for Safari and to make and receive calls, but is not able to connect to apple or account.
Problems with Messages App, Major Problems in Safari lagging, touchscreen stops working, app closes without being prompted, and opens back up with other apps I was on previously. Totally wishI could go back to the previous version. Also I hate the update to Safari, having to touch the 3 dots instead of the square to get a new search or close all tabs is insufferable.
Cya840 wrote:
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.
It makes no sense to post the screenshot today after the update because Apple has already said you should expect battery drain, lag, and heat for a short period of time after the update.
About Apple software updates - Apple Support
Give it 3-5 days then post the screenshot and don't forget to include the apps that are consuming the battery along with the green battery graph.
It is concerning that your cell signal is showing 1 bar as that means the maximum amount of energy is being used to connect to a tower that is farther away. The closer the tower the less power is required and the more bars you will see. None of that makes any different on the iOS version, or even the device though.
Did you try the Force Restart? Make sure you have enough battery or better yet plug it in and perform these steps:
Is this happening on Cellular too or just WiFi?
Are you using a VPN? Those have been problematic as far as network connections.
I just did a reset and restore from backup. The thing is Apple support said my Mac Book pro was to old and had to use a PC with iTunes, which worked. The strange thing is both processors are 7th generation i7.
rodger219 wrote:
I am totally disgusted with this iOS 26.1 definitely my battery power is drastically being used up.
iOS 26.1 is now old news with iOS 26.2 being released today. It may take some time for you to see it propagate to your device, but for most it is already available. Before all we had to rely on was from the beta testers noting the improvements in battery life, but now you can check yourself. Note that any app can still drain your battery and those will be identified in the Battery Settings for you to choose what you want to do with them.
uninstall all security apps, particularly VPN and force restart it. https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios
If you still have problems you may have to restore to factory and start again til you find the app or setting that is killing the phone. Obvs you need to have ALL your data in iCloud or similar to do that. Back up as a precaution.
Pamache wrote:
My old iPhone SE (2nd generation) which functioned seamlessly for nearly 5 years is not the same phone since installing the iOS 26.1. I was hesitant to do it, but bit the bullet a couple days ago; I wish i'd listened to my gut. My phone is now a glitchy piece of junk. I can't make any calls out and none come in, there's lag time for some functions and buttons are non-responsive. The whole reconfiguration of the layout is annoying and stress inducing especially w no ability to make calls. This morning I went to the big box electronic store where a tech ran a "diagnostic" check only to tell me he could find nothing related to the update install preventing calls. He suggested I see my phone service provider who switched out my old sim card and for a few hours I could make phone calls. Later today... i'm back to no phone service. I've tried everything short of a factory reset for which I have no storage or Mac book for a backup.
I couldn't run an iphone without a Mac to be honest.
Uninstall VPN completely and forcecrestart the phone https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios
Pay a couple of bucks a month for iCloud storage and do the reset.
Also enjoy the safety of a backup, phones do suddenly fail, esp ecially vintage ones, or get lost. How do you get your photos and docs back then?
JazzDeborah wrote:
Did nothing to fix. Bad coding.
If you are having an issue with your phone, you should start your own thread explaining what it is rather than adding a cryptic post to a thread that has deginerated into not much more than people venting.
I can’t use Apple Pay after getting the new update. Already checked my settings, enabled double-click but phone only locks after tryna run me through a “demo” for a setting I’ve had on since I bought an iphone. And I can still up it in guided access wit triple-click and lock my phone with 1 so I know the button works.
I hate your new update. Do you ever, ever consider people with limited eyesight when you do these things? There should always be an easily accessible back door out of these ridiculous new, “concepts” You add to these phones. Let me guess that your team is comprised completely of 20 and 30-year-olds with very good eyesight. You never consider the broader audience. I am a heartbeat away from braille, and this is the kind of junkie throw on us. Cut it out.
A lot of issues with iOS 26.1
