iOS 26.2 (and all of 26) worst upgrade ever.

APM4444 wrote:

I guess the people responsible for testing the latest version thought we don’t need to see the letters on keypad

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/66135145-96a1-421a-a353-296c859b0bb3

That happens when you hold the space bar down and is also true on any previous iOS versions too. If you are not holding down the space bar, then:

Perform a Force Restart:

• Press and quickly release Volume Up
• Press and quickly release Volume Down
• Press and HOLD the side button until the Apple logo appears. This may take up to 15 seconds before you see the Apple Logo and you have to ignore anything else on the screen during that time. If you do not see the Apple logo then try again as it may take a couple of attempts to get the speed and sequence of the key presses correct.

Or:

• Your digitizer may be failing and you are seeing a "ghost" touch.

The only place I have seen that reported is on Social Media sites where some would post a screenshot such as that as a prank while holding the space bar and other people fall for it.

Angeleswine wrote:

Yes. All my apps keep disappearing. ALL OF THEM.

The only posts I have seen where the apps will disappear following the update is when the device is associated with Family Sharing where improvements have been made in Parental Controls relating to the change in Age Ratings for apps. Previously a parent could not remove an app from a members device that had previously been authorized and changes in age ratings did not affect the apps currently installed on the phone.

If that is not the case for you, then I would recommend to contact Apple directly where they can perform remote diagnostics or schedule an appointment with Apple.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

If you prefer to switch to an Android phone, that is your choice. There is an entirely different Support page for those that are having problems with those devices. Ironically you see the same posts over there that users are fed up with their devices and are switching to the iPhone. Not sure the reason why some say that, but I would certainly recommend to anyone that they should purchase a device that best meets their needs and would not stop them from doing that.

https://support.google.com/android/?hl=en#topic=7313011

8177 wrote:

I'm sorry you are so upset. I'm there too. Why chose so-called aesthetics over functionality. I care zero about aesthetics. I'm not LOOKING at it, after all, I'm LISTENING TO IT. And the easier they make the listening, the better. Changing so many things needlessly is more than confusing. It turns it into junk that is more trouble than it's worth.

Hello~ Let Apple know by clicking on below…

Product Feedback - Apple

~Katana-San~

I clicked "remind me later" this morning and it shut down and uploaded right before my commute. I have an iPhone 16 Pro I got Sept 2024 and the update was 1OS 26.2 (23C55). I don't mind any IOS updates, but this is absolutely terrible. It took 30 mins to install and then, the phone I love is now the phone I hate.

It took me so much time today to figure out every simple thing on my phone -- this is NOT a minor update.

Everything you do quickly each day REQUIRES 3 MORE STEPS TO DO SO. I'm talking about text, video, PHOTOS, and 4 of the most used apps I use each day for my commute (train info, etc), only show up with nothing but white text. Lastly, until yesterday, my phone would have 88% power on my commute home with no charging. Today, it was at 28% on my commute home, and my phone was HOT. My phone has never been hot. Not to mention any text or phone call is 3 extra steps.

Beyond that I have a medical app that will not sync with my body.

What are the options, how to get rid of it? Do I get a new iPhone 15? I don't think I can revert back from this horrible update. I simply do NOT understand how they think prolonging the process to take an impromptu pic or video and take it to 3 steps and make you spend 10 secs doing that instead of 1 second is baffling?

What can be done?

Thank you for sharing this. Had I not already gone to Specsavers a couple of weeks before the update, I would definite think I needed to go. Even with my glasses on, I have really struggled being able to see widgets properly and am even struggling with normal text too. I've made the settings changes you have requested which has made it much better (albeit not quite as happy as I was with it before). I think this must have been designed by someone in their 20s with 20/20 vision with no regard for anyone over 40. That said, my 19 year old son (without glasses) doesn't like it either! Also finding it hard to open links that are embedded in text messages or emails, and don't get me started on trying to open (or close!) a page on Safari.

iretafromquincy wrote:

I loved my iPad, had no issues until I updated it with 26.2: oh my god this is a nightmare I can not navigate this at all, I am a devout apple lover, but I am beyond frustrated I especially need the split screen, to type on notes while I read and research from another app. Absolutely can’t make it work

also many other frustrating issues, please bring back my old tablet!!!

Hello~ This is the iPhone forum and perhaps you should start your own thread there for potentially a more helpful forum to discuss a resolution.

Also click on the link below for further assistance…

iOS 26.2 (and all of 26) worst upgrade ev… - Apple Community

Reading all eight pages there as I have has been eye opening and helpful.

~Katana-San~

Hi, iOS 26 and Liquid Glass are simply the design Apple has chosen to go with, for now. The iPhone User Interface has had several major redesigns in its near 20 year history. The last major redesign was iOS 7, back in 2014. We all somehow managed to get through them all. 

You may want to review the information in the article I linked to below. It explains the adjustments you can make to mitigate the effects of Liquid Glass that you’re experiencing. 

Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community

Apple’s installed user base is over 1.5 billion users. Making a single user interface perfectly compatible for every user is literally impossible. Apple will make changes (or not make changes) based partially on the feedback they receive through their official channel, linked below and good luck.

Product Feedback - Apple

LittleAl63 wrote:

Does anyone know if you can roll back to your last upgrade?

Hello~ No… you can’t.

~Katana-San~

SravanKrA wrote:

• Apple pushes constant “suggestions” (mail unsubscribe prompts, car suggestions), even when they’re turned off.

• Turning these suggestions off wasn’t intuitive or user-friendly.

Siri Learns

Siri Suggestions is a feature that helps enhance your experience by providing intelligent recommendations and shortcuts. It learns from your actions and app usage, gradually understanding your preferences and routines. The list of suggestions will automatically populate based on the apps you use, the times you typically use them, and your interactions with your device.

For example, if you often message a particular contact in the morning, Siri might suggest sending a message to them around that time. If you frequently listen to a specific playlist or podcast on your commute, Siri will offer that suggestion when you're typically heading out. Similarly, Siri can offer suggestions for actions like opening apps, setting reminders, or using shortcuts based on your behavior over time.

These suggestions are personalized, meaning they adapt to your habits and can change based on the context of your day, helping you save time and stay organized without having to manually search for apps or tasks. You can access Siri Suggestions from the lock screen, the search bar, and even in the "Siri & Search" settings, where you can customize how and when they appear.

Make Siri Forget.

To unlearn or reset Siri Suggestions, the only way to completely clear Siri's memory of your past actions is to restore your device from an old backup. This process essentially reverts your device to a previous state, including your app usage, preferences, and habits that Siri has learned.

When Siri Suggestions learn from your behavior, they collect data about the apps you use, the contacts you interact with, and the routines you follow. While you can disable or limit Siri Suggestions in the settings, they will not be fully reset unless you restore the device. This means the suggestions will still be based on your current usage, even if you turn them off.

If you wish to clear this learning history, restoring from an old backup—preferably one before Siri started learning or making suggestions—will remove all the stored data. However, be aware that restoring a backup will also revert your device’s settings, apps, and data to that previous state, which could result in the loss of more recent data.

See the pic below that may help you

Disable if you do not want the suggestions.

IdrisSeabright wrote:

app12357 wrote:

I already tried submitting multiple ‘feedback’ requests to apple, funnily enough, there is a character limit so you can’t actually describe all the issues in just one message.

That's correct. Each feedback you submit should be about one issue. Different issues will get routed to different teams.

And feedback works both ways. I sent feedback thanking Apple for iOS 26 as I think it's a GIANT leap forward.

belltek wrote:

I am currently running Sequoia 15.7.3 and got the notice to update my MacBook Pro. Hard pass. 26.2 is such a huge failure on my iPad AND my iPhone that it WILL NOT be installed on my Mac.

Your choice, I installed it on my Intel Mac and it looks great. Of course this is a Support Site, so neither of our opinions have any relevance. That may be a topic for a Social Media site where there are plenty to choose from, but s Support Site is dedicated to describing an issue you are having where there are other users that are just like you that may be able to provide some assistance. Beyond that you will just be advised to send feedback to Apple directly where they will see your concerns.

There are so many issues I've faced since ios26! (And its updates) Bad battery life, screen goes bright on videos but dim everywhere else, typing covers up buttons, buttons disappear, apps crash, lag, bla bla bla... Apple doesn't care. Probably my last iPhone.

Ingallspw wrote:

There are so many issues I've faced since ios26! (And its updates) Bad battery life, screen goes bright on videos but dim everywhere else, typing covers up buttons, buttons disappear, apps crash, lag, bla bla bla... Apple doesn't care. Probably my last iPhone.

You should always choose a device that best meets your needs and preferences. At an individual level, Apple and other manufacturers won't notice your defection to the other side.

Android has other pitfalls, many of which you are likely to similarly dislike. Be aware that any purchased Apps cannot be moved between platforms - and will have to be purchased again if you wish to continue using them.

Even the Apple employee at their store said it has the most bugs of any update when I was there two days ago. That was after my iPad screen froze as he was testing it. It froze again today. Pretty frustrating!

Gotechgo10 wrote:

Good luck to all... and, Apple designers and executives... how could your focus group testing not pick up on this before approving and launching the update?!?

Do you realize that the preview was released back in June and anyone was able to participate in the public beta process to provide feedback at that time. Even you could have contributed if you wished.

Stay tuned, you may have an opportunity to be part of the "focus group testing" in a few months for the next major release at the end of the year if the normal cycle continues.