A lot of issues with iOS 26.1

Hawgzilla wrote:

Should I install iOS26.2 to see if any of the bug fixes apply to my concerns/issues?

Yes, I would install 26.2. I have seen previous reports where the Compacts tab was greyed out and could not be selected, but there never was a specific reason where I had found that was the case for some and not others. Those previous posts from users have not been updated with additional information so it is difficult to conclude if they found a solution or even if 26.2 resolved the problem. I have seen the Text Size mentioned previously, which is why I suggested it here, and also switching between top and bottom and a Force Restart, but honestly it is still not very clear.

vaughn34 wrote:

His screenshot also shows he’s using wifi, probably in the office or house I’m guessing, so wouldn’t the phone prioritise data etc via wifi and only commit to a cell tower when a call is required?

Your cell antenna is not shut off when connected to Wifi, it just means the data is being sent over WiFi. The power required to maintain the cell signal is still being used. You can turn on Airplane mode to shut off the cellular antenna and maintain the Wifi connection and that is a good troubleshooting step. It will affect your SMS messages and voice calls though.

If Face ID isn't working for you, there is most likely something wrong with your TrueDepth camera. First, look at these two articles for help. If that doesn't fix the issue, then make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have your camera issue diagnosed.

If an alert says Face ID has an issue on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support

If Face ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad Pro - Apple Support (AZ)

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

The recent call history was not showing, after long long time it was showing also we have to close the app and open again and again. Phone is fully hanging some apps are automatically closing. This type of issues not expected from apple.

It's not clear if Photos is "turned on" on the phone. Do you mean is "sync this phone" turned on? It isn't.

Your answer seems to imply that I'm now required to sync my photos to iCloud if I want to download them to my iMac. Is that true? That was not the case in previous iOS versions. I don't have "sync this phone" on because I don't want to pay for extra storage.

tbells27 wrote:

BS. The app store wont even open, it will not connect to the internet with very few exceptions.

You may not believe it, but the person you responded to did provide factual information. We know why your App Store won't connect and you have found the solution. Apple is not telling you to install the VPN and the third party developer has the opportunity to test their software on the beta versions of the OS far earlier than when it is released to you.

I play a set of 3 games called Mind Arcade to improve my brain. It will now let me play first set but when it goes onto second set it just freezes. I can’t go any further. I can’t go onto third set until second set is completed. I’ve tried restarting my phone

I was responding to someone who posted about a game called Mind Arcade, I have no idea where you came up with Safari or what it has to do with my post.

I couldn't care less about what you think of my response

Webdrifter wrote:

I never asked for a transparency

Did you send Feedback to Apple using the link that has been provided many times? Telling us what you like or dislike is irrelevant. I honestly don't know of any UI change where every user liked it and you see the same posts here from the past changes too, where ironically now they want the previously disliked UI. You may not remember the Skeuomorphic and Flat UI designs from years past, as these design choices where then replicated on other platforms. Even now, Android 16 which was just released and rolling out to Android devices are now using the Transparency and Blur effects in the UI, the only difference is they call it Material Design 3. No, nobody is asked if that is what they want.

If they gonna offer transparency than I want to be able to set the color of that transparent item and it’s percentage of transparency myself !!!

Again, feature requests is exactly what the Feedback link is for. You can tell us what you want and there is no one that is going to accommodate your request or even forward your request to Apple. Those that did use the Feedback link for feature requests may be pleasantly surprised for what's to come. While iOS 26.2 is currently in beta (Release Candidate phase), we cannot discuss any of the changes that are found there. Stay tuned!, hopefully the feedback others have sent align with what you are looking for or if you did send the feedback, you may see exactly what you are looking for.

oryssman wrote:

Is there any way to revert to iOS 18? Rather than stand on my head, rub my tummy and hope I can undo some of the damage this has done to my phone I'd prefer to go back.

No, you cannot revert back to iOS 18. It has never been supported on any iOS versions so nothing specific to iOS 26. It is also not clear if you are referring to the WhatsApp problem from the post you replied to or if you are talking about something completely different. I would recommend to create a new post with whatever you are referring to and provide the specifics along with screenshots if that helps to visualize what you are seeing.

If you simply don't like it and want to go back, then that has already been answered and you will see the Feedback link that has also been posted to let Apple know. Or you can just sit back and wait to see if anything changes.

My issue is the keyboard diminishingly in size. I have the iPhone SE gen 3, and it seems like they make the UI exclusively for their better phones. I feel a bit cheered because my phone should still be supported. How do I get a bigger keyboard like the one from 18?

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_D_J wrote:

My issue is the keyboard diminishingly in size. I have the iPhone SE gen 3, and it seems like they make the UI exclusively for their better phones. I feel a bit cheered because my phone should still be supported. How do I get a bigger keyboard like the one from 18?

My SE keyboard is no smaller than before and is as big as it gets.

Use a hollow rubber point stylus or use keyboard hoeprizontally.

Instead of picking up where I left off on my songs in the Apple Music library, 26.1 forces me to listen to what it selects for me. It seems to be a 5-6 step process to get back to where I was. This is a very negative change. How can I retake control from Apple and choose the songs I want to hear?

pinot52 wrote:

After downloading 26.1 it made a number of changes to my phone. Multiple settings changed and have not been able to change back.

The new layouts are childish and were not necessary.

Mr Apple, if it aint broke, then do not try to fix it.

Thank you for stuffing up my phone.

You are not addressing Apple, just use users in this support forum. To express yourself to Apple→Product Feedback - Apple