A lot of issues with iOS 26.1

alican257 wrote:

Dear representative I would like to bring your attention since I've been bought new phone on my Apple Watch. My phone does not work together as it used to be before but I don't know why even I just reset my phone my recently set up begin is still the same issue I would like to give some health advice otherwise or do something for me because this is getting me crazy because it doesn't work at the same mood. I have to do all the time I apply the same time which doesn't make sense. Is the same account used to work in my previous form and both kid are new product.

This is a user-to-user forum. There are no Apple representatives here. You can reach Apple support directly using the Support link at the bottom left of every page of these forums.

If you want help from your fellow users, I suggest you start your own thread.

Same situation here! Still use an iPhone SE (2nd Gen) because it has worked just fine for my needs. Updated to iOS 26.1 and multiple problems surfaced. If I answered a phone call, my microphone didn’t work. If I made a phone call, the calls never connected… wouldn’t show it ringing and other person didn’t get ring. Removed and reinserted SIM, but issues remained. Then did a full reset. That has gotten the phone to work. But now Messages is a mess. I can text other iMessage users, but can’t text anyone using Android. Have tried to adjust the Messages settings (MSM on, then MSM off, retry as text message on) and also did a reset of network setting… still can’t text android. Only thing I still see to be a possibility is that when

i go into RCS settings, it’s turned on but still shows “activating”. It’s been activating for a long time… but doesn’t change. Anyone know how to address that? Really don’t want the hassle of calling Verizon and getting useless support for hours, so something besides “call your carrier” would be preferred, although at this point I’ll do whatever needed. Makes me want to switch from iPhone to Android

Everything you are saying is in settings is embedded in something else and cannot be separated out. No VPN. popping out sim didn’t do anything. Have hard started many, many times. It was a horrible update. Just admit it and return it to useable.

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lauriefromwyandotte wrote:

It was a horrible update. Just admit it and return it to useable.

OK, I will admit that hundreds of millions of iPhone users updated and have had no issues. The fact that you have had issues is unfortunate, but doesn’t change that. The issues are with your iPhone, not with the update.

lauriefromwyandotte wrote:

Everything you are saying is in settings is embedded in something else and cannot be separated out. No VPN. popping out sim didn’t do anything. Have hard started many, many times. It was a horrible update. Just admit it and return it to useable.

• Do you realize that the user I was replying to has had their issue resolved and that was over a month ago?
• What update are you referring to?
• What do you mean by "Everything you are saying is in settings is embedded in something else and cannot be separated out"?
• You are replying to a post about issues with iOS 26.1 and if that is what you have installed, you need to update. To get relevant assistance, it would be much better to create your own post with the iOS version you are using and the issue you are having.

Update is incompatible with Mercedes Benz Bluetooth unless very new models. It picks the in car system as AirPods and cannot use phone or listen to podcasts or Bluetooth music from iPhone

KeithC36 wrote:

Yes, as soon as I disable the VPN the Nationwide App allows me in.

I am running ExpressVPN v12.34.0 (162429)

That is why you don't see a recommendation here to use any VPN.

is Photos turned on in iCloud Settings on the phone?

iPhone, Settings, [tap your name], iCloud,Photos

If is is then you cant import.

Yes 'Sync this iphone' is same as 'turned on'

No I am not saying you have to sync, just that if you tried to do both you would have a problem.

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?

When i hit info on my messages, no “photo” section pops up - ive restarted, ive turned imessage on off, nothing. New iphone 17 here… whats the deal ?!?

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

I promise I will be very vocal about hating my iPhone within every social media, personal and work circles. I’m not alone. Yall need to fix this mess you created ASAP

I found this because that transparency made it so difficult to read for me too…

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