Reversing look and feel of iOS 26.1

I just upgraded my iOS to 26.1. It has drastically changed the way my phone looks my icons my applications from placement and color.


I find it very difficult to work with and I’m looking for a way to reverse the 26.1 update or a way to get my screen back to the way it looked before including all my applications


Anyone else have this issue and if so, how do you solve it?

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 12:43 PM

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Dec 11, 2025 12:58 PM in response to Cabby1

Cabby1 wrote:

I just upgraded my iOS to 26.1. It has drastically changed the way my phone looks my icons my applications from placement and color.

I find it very difficult to work with and I’m looking for a way to reverse the 26.1 update or a way to get my screen back to the way it looked before including all my applications

Anyone else have this issue and if so, how do you solve it?

Everyone who updates got the new look. Some people like, some people don't.


See this comprehensive guide to make adjustments:


Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community


Dec 11, 2025 12:46 PM in response to Cabby1

You can’t turn it off, however;


Open Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Display & Text Size, then toggle Reduce Transparency = on.


Also in Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Motion, then toggle Reduce Motion = on.


Also in Settings ➢ Display & Brightness ➢ Liquid Glass ➢ Tinted.



In addition, you can provide ⇢ Product Feedback.


If enough requests are made, your feedback might help with future development, like a toggle in the settings.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Reversing look and feel of iOS 26.1

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