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iPhone homescreen is black after iOS 26.3 update

Hello I just updated my phone to IOS 26.3 and now my homescreen is black, the apps still work. I have tried changing the wallpapers and restarting my phone. Thanks!

Posted on Feb 22, 2026 6:47 AM

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Jeff Donald

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Posted on Feb 22, 2026 7:00 AM

Try toggling off and on Reduce Transparency in Accessibility, in Settings app. That will allow you to switch Wallpapers and then Reduce Transparency should be able to be turned back on. Some users are reporting that changing Focus Mode when Reduce Transparency is disabled is required too. Good luck.

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