How do I fix app loading issues after iOS 26 update on iPhone 12?

I’ve just updated my iPhone 12 to IOS26 and have experienced a lot of issues with opening various apps. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling the apps but sometimes it opens the first page but won’t load anything else. Anyone else can help with issue?



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Original Title: IOS.26 update bugs

Posted on Jan 18, 2026 12:57 PM

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Jan 18, 2026 3:03 PM in response to Peppasam

"How do I fix app loading issues after iOS 26 update on iPhone 12?: I’ve just updated my iPhone 12 to IOS26 and have experienced a lot of issues with opening various apps. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling the apps but sometimes it opens the first page but won’t load anything else. Anyone else can help with issue?"

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Apps Failing to Load or Stall:


So, what are these apps?

Are these third-party apps? Are they Apple's apps?


Try the Following...

A. Close All Apps:

These Apps may be open. So, save what need be, and then close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up form the bottom-left corner of your screen. Then, close all of these open apps, by sweeping up quickly for all apps.


B. Perform a Force Restart:

Try Force Restarting your iPhone. Save any information that need be. Then perform the restart. See if you can then perform this. Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


C. Troubleshooting a Stalled iPhone:

Try the Tips at these Apple Support Links:


D. Try Removing Data from the iPhone itself...

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Use my two User Tips:

Jan 18, 2026 3:03 PM in response to Peppasam

"How do I fix app loading issues after iOS 26 update on iPhone 12?: I’ve just updated my iPhone 12 to IOS26 and have experienced a lot of issues with opening various apps. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling the apps but sometimes it opens the first page but won’t load anything else. Anyone else can help with issue?"

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Apps Failing to Load or Stall:


Inform the Developer and Apple:

  • Developer: You'll find the Developer's Contact Us info in the app's site of the App Store. Let them know what is occurring, and if they. have any fixed for it. Provide them with the URL of this thread.
  • Apple: Do your Part: Report this issue to Apple. It occurred after an update installation --something they should be made aware of. Apple won't get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what fixes to include in updates to come.
  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: when this all began. Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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