App Limit bug in ios 26

Hi, whenever I charge my iphone in, all of my app limits turn on, even for apps I have not used. This has happened since my iphone forced an upgrade to ios 26, and has not been resolved in the ios 26.2 update. I would file under a bug report if I was able.


Steps to reproduce:

  1. Plug in an iphone with ios 26 installed. Let sit for a few minutes. Ensure you have an app with an app timer that you have not used at all or only used for a few minutes (eg 2 minutes of an hour timer).
  2. Try to open app, and get hit with the 'you've reached your limit on <app>' message, where you can ignore or add more time to the limit (that has NOT been reached)


iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 7, 2026 7:54 PM

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Feb 8, 2026 4:54 AM in response to joshua_tree7

The app limit issues you encountered are not the fault of the iOS update!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.



Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...


App Limit bug in ios 26

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