iOS 26.2 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 26.2 Beta 2

Release Date ― November 12, 2025
Build Number ― 23C5033h
Darwin Kernel Version ―

iOS 26.1 Beta Release Notes


New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues
Features
Additional Notes

• Developers and testers can report bugs using the Feedback app. If you put your settings back on “None” for the betas, you can still open the app by entering the following URL in Safari:
  

  applefeedback://

• iOS 18 Preview
• iOS 18 Press Release
• iOS 18 Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: GUIDE: How to install?

To get the beta over-the-air:

1. Enable Beta Updates (Settings > General > Software Updates > Beta Updates)
2. Make sure you’re signed into the right Apple Account
3. Select which beta you’d like to receive (public/developer beta)
4. Hit "Back" and pull down to refresh
5. Back up to a computer or to iCloud
6. Install the beta

If you no longer wish to receive beta updates:

1. Turn off the Beta Updates (you can also sign out of your Apple Account to reset this setting)
2. Wait for the next public release or follow the guide below to go back to a release build

Troubleshooting: If the beta doesn’t show up on your phone, try turning on airplane mode, then turning it back off, or restart your device.

How to install using a Mac?

1. You’ll need the Xcode beta itself or a MobileDevice.pkg somebody extracted from the beta (click with two fingers or control-click), then choose Show Package Contents. Go to Contents/Resources/Packages. - this will work on older Macs that do not support the latest macOS or Xcode betas)
2. Back up to your Mac or to iCloud in case you need to go back to another version
3. Hold down Option, then click on ‘Check for Update’/‘Restore iPhone...’ and select the IPSW file you downloaded from the Apple Developer site. Note: You must be connected to the internet to complete the restore.
4. Enter your iPhone passcode if you’re prompted to do so.

Notes/Tips:

• Always keep a backup in case you need to restore your phone
• Restoring wipes your settings and all data on your iPhone
• You only need to reinstall MobileDevice.pkg if your Mac stops recognizing your iPhone
• There is no MobileDevice.pkg equivalent to iTunes for PC which would require a new iTunes to support new/beta iOS
• Upgrading to a newer iPhone? You can update using your Mac before setting up the phone

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 17 series: 1.20.05
• iPhone Air: 2.20.04
• iPhone 16 series: 2.20.02
• iPhone 16e: 2.20.04
• iPhone 15 series: 3.20.03
• iPhone 14 series: 4.02.03
• iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 5.02.01
• iPhone 12 series: 5.10.01
• iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPad Air (Cellular, 4th gen): 6.50.00

Spoiler: Carrier Version

Australia

• Optus - 64.5.8
• Telstra - 64.5.13
• Vodafone AU - 66.5.1

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 66.0

Brazil (info updated 26.2b2, changed from 26.2b1)

• Claro Brasil - 67.0
• Vivo - 67.0
• TIM -
• Oi - declared bankrupt in Nov 10th 2025

Canada

• Bell - 62.8
• Fido - 56.0
• Fizz - 53.0
• Freedom/Shaw Mobile - 54.8.6
• Mint Mobile - 58.0
• Public Mobile - 54.8.4
• Rogers - 66.5.2
• Telus - 54.8.8
• Videotron - 53.0
• Virgin Mobile - 50.0

Denmark

• 3 DK - 46.7.11
• TDC 65.0
• Norlys 65.0

Finland

• DNA - 58.5.7

France

• Bouygues Telecom - 40.0
• Orange France - 63.0
• Free - 65.0
• SFR -

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 66.5.2 and RCS enabled
• Telekom.de - 66.0 and RCS enabled
• o2-de - 61.6.1 RCS enabled

Greece:

• Cosmote - 38.0

Guatemala

• TIGO GT - 49.0

India

• Airtel - 58.5.18
• Jio - 58.5.18 (iPhone) and 58.5.18 (iPad)
• Vi India (Vodafone Idea) - 58.5

Ireland

• Eir - 33.5
• Vodafone IE - 38.0

Mexico

• AT&T - 57.0
• Telcel - 57.6

Morocco

• Orange - 50.0

Netherlands

• KPN - 61.0
• Vodafone NL - 45.0
• Odido -

Poland

• T-Mobile - 64.5.4
• Orange - 64.5.2
• Play - 61.0
• Plus - 61.0

Portugal

• Vodafone P - 40.0

Romania

• Orange RO - 55.0

Slovakia

• Orange SK - 57.6

Southeast Asia

• Singapore Singtel -
• Philippines Globe - 62.0
• Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
• Philippines Smart - 63.0
• Thailand AIS - 53.0
• Thailand DTAC - 53.0
• Malaysia Umobile - 33.0
• Malaysia Maxis -33.0
• Malaysia Digi -
• Malaysia celcom -
• Hong Kong - 32.0
• Taiwan -

Spain

• Orange ES - 67.0
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 65.0
• Yoigo - 67.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 58.0
• Sunrise - 66.5.1
• Swisscom - 63.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

United Kingdom

• BT-UK (EE MVNO) -
• EE - 67.0
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 67.0
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 67.0
• Lyca (EE MVNO) -
• Mozillion (EE MVNO) - 67.0
• O2-UK - 66.0
• Sky (O2 MVNO) - 66.0
• Three - 66.0
• Virgin Mobile (O2 MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK - 64.5.5

United States

• AT&T - 66.0
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 60.5.5
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 67.0
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 66.0
• T-Mobile - 66.0
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 63.5
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 64.5.16
• Verizon - 67.0
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 66.0
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart

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[mariuskv]

Late release

 

[iLuddite]

Tf Timmy gon do? Oh wait..

 

[adrianlondon]

Test

Passed.

 

[gardiboy]

Home screen stuttering fixed??

 

[Ossyref]

Home screen stuttering fixed??

Seems to be on iPhone Air

 

[Ethan.Albano]

Home screen stuttering fixed??

Can also confirm it feels a LOT smoother on my 15PM. Not perfect, but a lot better when going from today view/widgets page to the first page of apps.

 

[iLuddite]

iOS 26.2 Beta 2

Release Date ― November 12, 2025
Build Number ― 23C5033g

Wait, my build # is suffixed with an h..

 

[furbzv1]

so 4pm ET is going to be the new release time? ok then

 

[adrianlondon]

Swiping to the Today View screen no longer glitches.

Swiping to the TV screen from the lock screen is also nice and smooth now, but swiping back doesn't scroll - it just flicks directly back to the lock screen. It's a bug, but I'm ok with it.

 

[iLuddite]

Is there any discrepancy in revisions? Anyone else seeing a 'g' on the end of their build number?
I have build 23C5033h on my iPhone 17 Pro Max

 

[adrianlondon]

Is there any discrepancy in revisions? Anyone else seeing a 'g' on the end of their build number?
I have build 23C5033h on my iPhone 17 Pro Max

Base iPhone 17, "h" build same as yours. Glad I'm not a "g" loser!

 

[ibookemo]

Is there any discrepancy in revisions? Anyone else seeing a 'g' on the end of their build number?
I have build 23C5033h on my iPhone 17 Pro Max

Are you sure it's the letter 'h'? Could it maybe actually be a 'g'?

 

[ToothBlueth]

They should've just not included the 'bottom' safari layout. Anyone else having this issue where there is just a massive overlay?
View attachment 2570475View attachment 2570476

They fixed it! There is no longer an overlay when using bottom layout.

 

[papbot]

Is there any discrepancy in revisions? Anyone else seeing a 'g' on the end of their build number?
I have build 23C5033h on my iPhone 17 Pro Max

“h” here as well.

 

[ps3zocker]

They have finally added the liquid animation shown at WWDC for the menus!!! Not perfect yet, but so much closer to the initial showing.

This is how it looked like before and at WWDC:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1984019509296975982

 

[muntundombe]

Wait, my build # is suffixed with an h..

Mine as well 🤔

 

[cebixd]

Is this CC ghosting gone?

 

[Broken Hope]

Looks like menu animations are closer to WWDC

https://twitter.com/x/status/1988726924785643714

 

[adrianlondon]

Everyone has the "h" build - it's just a typo in the OP.

I should change my earlier post to say "failed" 😁 (Banglazed originally had just the word "Test" in their OP.)

 

[TL24]

Can also confirm it feels a LOT smoother on my 15PM. Not perfect, but a lot better when going from today view/widgets page to the first page of apps.

This is what I wanted to read!

 

[iLuddite]

Everyone has the "h" build - it's just a typo in the OP.

I should change my earlier post to say "failed" 😁 (Banglazed originally had just the word "Test" in their OP.)

Gotcha, I fixed it 😉

 

[Artemiz]

Awfully quiet in here

 

[Ethan.Albano]

Is anyone else missing the visual intelligence control in control center? Mine kept unadding itself on Beta 1, but now I can’t even find the toggle to add it back. 15PM.

Edit: Can confirm they didn’t remove the feature, as the selection is still included for the Action Button.

 

[drak22]

The beta won't download; it gets stuck at a point saying the iPhone will resume the download when the iPhone reconnects to the internet, and it does have internet access. I've never had anything like this happen before.