Screen issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max after iOS 26 update

Ever since updating to 26.1 on my 13 pro max, anyone who calls me gets hung up on after 3 rings and does not get the option to leave a voicemail. This is a disaster!

I am thoroughly frustrated with this new update. My lock screen is blurred and half white. This is unacceptable.

Mac Jim ID wrote:

Are you referring to iOS 16.2 that has just been released?

I’m sure you meant iOS 26.2. 😉

AdiSingh_12 wrote:

Hi Mac Jim ID,

Any insights on that would be really helpful before I decide to update.

That indicates you have not updated iOS 26 yet.

Was your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

I have been updating my devices ever since I bought my first device in 2009. iPhone 3Gs, 4S, 5, 6, SE (1st Gen), 7, 8 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone 13, Macbook Air 2019, MacBook Pro 16"

I never had any issues with any iOS, iPadOS, or macOS updates to date.

I would personally recommend everyone update their devices instead of listening to rumors from people who may not have kept their devices free from any spurious software.

iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be hacked or infected with Virus / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed them on your device or/and have Jailbroken. 

iOS updates generally aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. Issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

This seems purely coincidental so please check the Setting on your device.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

Yes, my wife has updated Iphone 13 Pro Max last week to iOS 26 and is still experiencing issues like a white screen and flickering. I suggest not upgrading the phone's iOS version.

Also, could someone help me with this issue?

I just had my lcd replaced because of the recent update for iOS 26. It acts up like a ghost touch then turned out no response after a day. My phone now is very sluggish and heating up too much. - iPhone 13 pro

I have 16 pro after iOS 26 update anytime I look up something in safari I get the white screen. I have to swipe out of it and then try it again and then it gets it right the second time very annoying. And yes I have done the hard reset that did not work

You can go back to around sept 20 or so when my phone issues started after installing the IOS 26 update on my 13 ProMax. You will read high-ranking reviewers not being helpful. Yet almost 3 months later there are still problems with people doing this update. My solution was to reset my phone 3 times…..the final time being a total wipe and reinstallment of the contents. It took me several weeks to bring back contacts, folders, calendars and photos. Yes I had a good backup. This new update does not allow more than 8 apps to show with carplay (including Imessages) on a brand new vehicle. I had many more than this prior to the update. I am still realizing things how my phone was changed but one can’t go back to any earlier IOS. Its ludicrous that apple still denies there aren’t problems with the install and iphone 26 update and the iphone 13 promax. What a nightmare this has been. bTW, it was not a screen issue turning to different colors but it seemed like anything else was affected. I am still using my phone.

yeah the bro is right after upgrading to ios 26 in my iPhone 13 im facing mnay issuse i request apple will fix the issues as soonas possible i wish lets see in the nxet update like in my iPhone after ios 26 display was good but whn i use dark mood that time some patches in background like i can't tell properly but after ios 26 only this issues comes in my iphone in ios 18 everything is fine nd well

This last update is HORRIBLE! I have a 13 ProMax as well and not only did it make my camera unusable, all of my icons on my home screen have disappeared. They were there yesterday, until the evening. When I went to bed and plugged it in,I noticed the Home Screen had reset itself somehow and even the background was changed! I turned it off for the night, hoping it would fix itself, but no. Turned it on this morning and it’s the same. No widgets, and no icons.

LmNurse77 wrote:

This last update is HORRIBLE! I have a 13 ProMax as well and not only did it make my camera unusable, all of my icons on my home screen have disappeared. They were there yesterday, until the evening. When I went to bed and plugged it in,I noticed the Home Screen had reset itself somehow and even the background was changed! I turned it off for the night, hoping it would fix itself, but no. Turned it on this morning and it’s the same. No widgets, and no icons.

That is not an iOS26 problem, and extremely unlikely, something maybe has happened to your hardware. Had you tackled it yesterday you maybe could have reset it to factory and restored day before yesterday's backup, but if auto backup is on that may not be available any more.

Try a forced restart https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios

Also swipe through your home screens, are you on a blank home screen?

Settings, first page, is that your name?

SATYENJ wrote:

My Iphone 13 screen turned red, green, black after update to IOS 26 , and now apple is saying its a screen issue and you need to change the screen. I spoke to the advisors on apple support and they say that 13 series phone does not have a software update issue whereas if we check the forum there are so many of them facing the screen issue .

Apple are correct. Hardware, like screens, that are 3,4,5, years old can be failing and the stress of an update can be the proverbial last straw.

You can get a new screen fitted or consider upgrading to iphone 16 or 17

For 13 pro max apple is replacing display at 0 cost its free

Paviram wrote:

Hi, my iPhone 13 Pro Max max after update the screen green?

Please follow the instructions I have provided earlier in this thread. 👋🏼😎