How to disable Liquid Glass effect in iOS 26?

I advise don’t update to 26 stay on 18.6 etc. there is no going back. It is very challenging. I think it was a mistake that they did. I don’t know many users that are happy about the update. It would be wise of Apple to give an option to continue to run 18 and get updates and security patches and not migrate to 26.

I did not buy a new device because of 26. I just returned an iPad and kept my old one running, 18.6 etc.

So sad!

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Exactly, you get the point if you are visually challenged, it makes it impossible to use their devices. I concur. I don’t believe they thought it is form without function. If you are visually challenged, it makes it absolutely impossible to use it as a viable device.

I can deal with most of the Liquid Glass issues, but I cannot tolerate the sub-screen when I am dialing my phone, with Favorites/REcents/Contacts/Keypad/Voicemail. It cover-up the delete button and the "dial" button. It's totally nuts. I haven't seen anyone address this issue. Talk about "Accessibility". I spent half an hour trying to call a phone number and I can't do it because of this outrageously dysfunctional "feature".

This suggestion only addresses the glass effect in the lock screen clock. I want this liquid glass BANISHED from my device and any other device. Let’s focus on iPhone. I want it gone. Liquid glass is trash! How do I switch it back to normal format?

adrianpiwo wrote:

Every! real „physical“ person I know is upset about Liquid Glass

And every "real, physical person" I know isn't bothered in the least by Liquid Glass. ALL of my friends and co-workers use me as their Apple Support person, after being on this forum for more than 15 years. While I've helped many with some of the settings changes I detailed in this user tip I authored --> Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community, no one I know who is on Liquid Glass (and I know a LOT) are unhappy at all. Many actually like it, as do I.

On a final note, I'm in my 70s as are a LOT of my friends. It's safe to say our vision isn't what it was when we were much younger and Liquid Glass isn't causing us visibility issues as many here claim it does.

I am dyslexic and have ADHD. Added movement and transparent overlapping elements is distracting and makes it hard to see what I want to focus on. Every time there is an update I spend hours trying to put things back “the way they were”. I think Apple is more committed to the aesthetic of their design team than making products that work well .

I have turned on reduce transparency in settings to eliminate this problem albeit it is only temporary unfortunately, as it continues to revert back to Liquid Glass. It’s extremely frustrating as the Liquid Glass makes it challenging for those visually impaired. Even with my prescription glasses. This was a terrible choice by Apple.

Nice! This worked for me

worked fine, but the phone still slow.

I agree, the new UI is really hard on the eyes, and the weird effects that come into play when you turn on the accessibility settings is very unpleasant!

I never saw any toggle for glass versus solid on my iPhone 12 mini

Agreed. Liquid Glass is atrocious! There must be a way to disable this mess. Did any one consider those who have visual impairment? I say NO. Come on Apple. Find the solution.

mailsaka wrote:

We just want our stable interface back.

Personally, I find nothing about Liquid Glass unstable. And, I like it.

Thanks, worked perfectly for me.

Brianf290 wrote:

Thanks, worked perfectly for me.

You presumably only wanted to change the lock screen clock. Their answer only did that, didn't answer the original poster's question