experiencing several issues on iphone 15 after update to ios 26

After updating to iOS 26 on my iPhone 15, I started experiencing several issues. The device often lags and feels less smooth, Face ID sometimes doesn’t work properly — it recognizes my face, but the lock screen freezes and does not unlock as expected — and the battery drains much faster than before. These problems only appeared after the update.


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iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 7:27 AM

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Nov 2, 2025 2:17 PM in response to furina_

I can resonate on these issues. Ever since the upgrade to iOS 26 on 15ProMax, these are the issues I’m experiencing.

  1. Whenever I browse the web the webpages are distorted. There is a black line in the middle of the screen and the bottom of the page seems to ride up to the middle when I scroll. Using Safari.
  2. Whatsapp is bugging and I cant use GIF keyboard in the chats. Whenever I try, the Whatsapp chat freezes and I have to close the app.
  3. Today while out and about at Costco, I look at my phone and it’s showing as if it was plugged in and charging. I was nowhere near a charger
  4. The battery life has decreased significantly. Same amount of usage and the phone battery dies 30% faster.
  5. Yes, I have tried rebooting the phone, no change.

experiencing several issues on iphone 15 after update to ios 26

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