Help with back screen 26.3

The only thing that worked for me was to go to Settings->Wallpaper. Change the iPhone's Home Screen and also background to a photo, and then select "Set as Current"

Since this issue apparently happens with other updates, based on previous complaints, it's a systemic bug.

I’ve had a similar issue before, and this is how I solved it.

1. Force restart the iPad

• Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the Top/Power button until you see the Apple logo.
• After it restarts, test a few of the problem apps again.

2. Update apps and iPadOS

• Open App Store > tap your profile > update all apps.
• Then go to Settings > General > Software Update and install any newer iPadOS build if available.

3. Reset only system settings (not data)

• Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings.
• This won’t delete your apps or files, but it resets things like Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and system preferences, which often clears post‑update glitches.

4. If certain apps still fail

• Delete one failing app, restart the iPad, then reinstall it from the App Store and test again.
• If many apps from the same developer or a specific type still don’t work, it may be a compatibility issue they need to fix in an update.

If none of this helps, I’d contact Apple Support or book a Genius Bar/authorized service so they can check logs and report this as a 26.2 issue.

Maryjaz88 wrote:

I update to iOS 26.3 on my iPhone 15pro and my Home Screen is black, and won’t change with trying to edit from Home Screen and it is not on dark mode. I have forced reset a few times to no avail, any suggestions?

Chang your background picture.

Yes changing to a photo, just worked for me. Nuisance these things. My background was purely a colour, and I'm still not sure it's exactly the same, but at least it's back. Even so, I tried once and it went back to black again. Updates are often a real pain, just about always these days taking an hour orso, to sort out glitches.

I know this~