iPhone 14 Pro Max unresponsive to touch after iOS 26 update.

A while ago the Phone asked about the iOS26 update, it's subjective but I don't like the design so I chose iOS18, then some week ago it started bugging me about iOS26 and I kept declining it.

Unfortunately, either through a simple mistake by me or forced by Apple, the Update started today.

And after the Update, the phone no longer registers touch inputs.

I tried:

• Forced restart with the vol up/down, power button combo. At least 20 times or more.
• Removed screen protection
• Fully charged it
• Forced Update via DFU mode with MacBook
• Complete Reset via DFU

Still not responsive to touch. I've read many things about it, but no real solutions, 99% of the articles regarding this issue are AI written slop copied from Reddit.

I'm wondering how in the world can a software update break hardware? Is it the notorious hardware signature?

Just for clarification, I never changed the screen or anything on the Phone, it's with its original hardware, no OEM parts.

Anyway, I already know there is no solution or fix, but an answer from Apple would decide if I buy an iPhone or competitor Phone tomorrow.