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

iOS 26.2 (and all of 26) is riddled with issues, bugs, lack of functionality, lags, etc. will apple start listening??

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. Says a lot about the issues.. not sure where to begin but the first one to point out as I’m typing this is the slow keyboard, lag in typing and displaying and the spacing of letters.

The screen delays, the swiping, the odd circle that stays around what you “click” as a bubble, the slow response in safari, the odd settings changes that NO one asked for. The constant “suggestions” from apple either in mail (no apple, I don’t need you to tell me to unsubscribe to every email I get I can make my own decisions) the car suggestion, and yes I have these turned off.. (trying to figure out how was a mission in itself because why would it be user friendly..)

The changing between apps is awful, slow and clunky, screens hang there without responding until they do. Not being able to change the way I want to display the date format on the locked screen, it’s my phone I want to use it how it suits me not how “apple thinks you want to use it”

I can keep going. It’s a rant I know but this is the first time there are SO MANY issues not just one here or there, that I had to do this.

I again repeat yes I have submitted feedback to the official channels. This is me sharing my frustrations with the community.

Posted on Jan 5, 2026 2:25 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jan 19, 2026 7:11 AM

Gotechgo10 wrote:

I just installed the update today and spent over an hour trying to fix all the screen display and other issues I dislike. If you haven't installed it yet, don't!!!! I researched the update online and most of the irritants are impossible to fix... all of which are Home Screen and keyboard related. So basically will be staring at them every minute of every use. I've never cursed so much at an inanimate object!

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?!?

iOS/iPadOS 26.1 introduced a new setting that subtly changes the appearance of Liquid Glass:

Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass - select Clear or Tinted

If you are experiencing challenges with the new Liquid Glass UI, there are settings that can significantly improve the appearance and suppress the majority of unwanted effects:

Settings > Accessibility > [Vision] Display & Text Size > Reduce Transparency - set to ON
Settings > Accessibility > [Vision] Display & Text Size > Increase Contrast - set to ON
Settings > Accessibility > [Motion] Reduce Motion - set to ON

Each if these settings can be used individually, or in combination. Setting Reduce Transparency alone (1) will likely suppress the majority of potential issues. The Reduce Motion setting (3), if used, will eliminate the "lensing" effects of the Liquid Glass UI. Experiment; you should find a combination that works for you.

I suggest that you begin with setting Reduce Transparency to ON - and then, if needed, experiment with additional use of one or more of the other options.

NB: The new Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass setting can only be changed/toggled while Reduce Transparency is set to OFF. You might find that setting Liquid Glass to Clear, prior to enabling Reduced Transparency to ON, may give the best result.

Liquid Glass will undoubtedly continue to evolve throughout the lifespan of iOS/iPadOS 26. Hopefully, Apple will provide additional controls over time to refine the visual aspects to suit the individual needs of end-users. Many have commented that while Liquid Glass is "pretty", it is arguably form over function - reducing legibility and usability for some users. Some here also strongly advocate for this new look; others express dislike, or have significant difficulty with its legibility.

If you have any constructive feedback concerning Liquid Glass, or would lime to see changes or additional flexibility in its configuration, you should submit comments via Apple's Product Feedback portal. For iPad:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

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Jan 19, 2026 2:16 PM in response to app12357

I wish to go back to iOS 18! This iOS 26.2(all of 26) is be difficult to navigate. I don’t care for the shadows, the pre text (Help me write) and I don’t like the automatic changes that happen with the updates. Every time I do an update changes are made on my phone that I didn’t ask for or change. One in particular is not seeing at the top of my phone who is calling, I can’t even answer because I don’t see it only hear the ringtone. PLEASE put this back to an updated USER FRIENDLY operating system. Thank you

Kathy J

Jan 19, 2026 6:38 PM in response to app12357

I updated my iPad mini 7 to IOS 26.2. I wish that I didn’t. I have not found anything that is an improvement. I particularly don’t like the changes made to Mail, Notes and reminders. I had to go to accessibility and reduce screen transparency. Mail, notes and reminders are all more tedious to use now. It slows me down

Mac Jim ID

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Jan 19, 2026 7:24 PM in response to ca-edwards

ca-edwards wrote:

I updated my iPad mini 7 to IOS 26.2. I wish that I didn’t. I have not found anything that is an improvement. I particularly don’t like the changes made to Mail, Notes and reminders. I had to go to accessibility and reduce screen transparency. Mail, notes and reminders are all more tedious to use now. It slows me down

Not sure what the point of your post is. Were you trying to let Apple know how you feel? If that is the case, you can send them feedback here:

Product Feedback - Apple

This is a Support site made up of users just like yourself, to provide assistance when possible to those that have an issue. it is not a Social Media site where either your or my opinions have any relevance. I can say I like iOS 26.2, and I do, but does that really matter at all?

Jan 21, 2026 9:19 AM in response to app12357

Yes. All my apps keep disappearing. ALL OF THEM. When this happens I have to do a hard reboot. On average at least once a day. Terrible thing when you depend on your phone for so much but it can just not be available when you really need it? And I was logged out of almost all of my apps? Wow that’s a lot of time chasing usernames and passwords that I will never get back. Apple used to make a good product. Now considering Android or similar. I’m so tired of this.

bobbsz

Level 1

8 points

Jan 23, 2026 1:39 AM in response to app12357

The phone pushes an update that I don’t have on automatic! The Liquid Glass addition is horrible and there is not a way to option outbid change it! The search is on the bottom… again no option. Everything is a blue bubble. Things that were so easy to do now it takes a few steps. I cannot select - select all!!

Jeff Donald

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Jan 23, 2026 6:28 AM in response to bobbsz

Hi, hopefully you find the article I linked below helpful in helping to mitigate your issues surrounding the new user interface.

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

iOS 26.x.x is 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.

Apple’s user base is literally 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

Jan 24, 2026 12:44 PM in response to APM4444

Exactly that.

As a workaround : disconnect your external keyboard from the ipad, you will be able to use the screen keyboard.

But they need to get this fixed and do a lessons learnt with both developers and testers.

Jan 28, 2026 2:06 PM in response to giorgio106

giorgio106 wrote:

Im always on the fence with point updates in ios glad i wad reluctant to install. Imo I take an outside look on the whole decision and a update increases mote bugs. Main reason is every time the battery depletes more. Terrible. Cannot understand the full reason on apple decision. Im a customer habe been for 16 years.

Immediately after an update, it's normal for the battery to deplete faster as it's working hard to index millions of bytes of data. Read this --> If the battery in your iPhone or iPad drains too quickly - Apple Support

Rudegar

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Jan 5, 2026 10:54 PM in response to app12357

you can let them know using their feedback

Product Feedback - Apple

Brontovc

Level 1

12 points

Jan 26, 2026 9:42 AM in response to dianerkay18

I have same problem with T mobile . Battery life drains rapidly as signal is constantly searched. Horrible. Can be reset by going to upgrade and about pages but only last

a few minutes

app12357 Author

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63 points

Jan 5, 2026 3:28 PM in response to Rudegar

Thank you, appreciate it. I am just so disappointed it feels like they did not think things through. It’s just frustrating how a “liquid” feature became more important than usability, etc. thanks for your help though!

SravanKrA

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Jan 6, 2026 12:32 AM in response to SravanKrA

SravanKrA wrote:

This is the summary of what you are trying to say.

• Apple doesn’t seem to be listening, even after multiple feedback submissions.

Suggestions and Feedback for improvements --> Apple Inc says; "We read all feedback carefully, but we are unable to respond to each submission individually."

SravanKrA

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Jan 6, 2026 12:34 AM in response to SravanKrA

SravanKrA wrote:

• A strange “click bubble” lingers after tapping items.

To improve my understanding of the phenomenon, it would be highly beneficial if you could share a full screenshot (Do not crop it). Visual representations carry a greater impact than written descriptions.

Please remember that this is a public forum, so when attaching a screenshot, please avoid including any personal credentials such as IP addresses, card details, email IDs, Apple IDs, IMEI numbers, serial numbers, phone numbers, order IDs, or any identifiable location information if you are sharing a map.

With the limited information that you have provided, It is hard to even guess the problems faced by you.

You may get faster and better responses to your query by --> Writing an effective Apple Support Commun… - Apple ...

Please re-post with detail so that someone else can help.

Jan 7, 2026 11:00 AM in response to app12357

sorry to read about your experience and the impact it causes, Fortunately I don’t encounter any of these, I truly enjoy OS26 especially liquid glass, I wish you to fond a resolution to your problems and as suggested in this forum, contacting Apple Support might be a good starting point I wish you to resolve your points and enjoy this beautiful device at its full

Mac Jim ID

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Jan 7, 2026 11:32 AM in response to app12357

Feedback is your best option as you have said you submitted. I don't experience the screen delays when typing as you have described with iOS 26 and personally I appreciate the Unsubscribe option that is visible on an email that was generated from a mailing list. It is not like it is intrusive or prevents me from interacting with the email and reminds me that I had subscribed to a mailing list where I can also remove myself.

Opinion based posts are best addressed through the feedback, since this is a Support Site where neither of our opinions matter when it comes to providing a Support solution. That would be something that is seen on a Social Media site, which this is not. I do believe SravanKrA has posted detailed steps for the issues that can be addressed by you that is not simply based on an opinion or rant.

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