iOS 26 RC ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[rmstern]

10 for me on my 16e

9 for me on a 12Pro

 

[Doctor Chill]

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[dwrufus53]

Quite a fair few times apple have revised the build number on release from the RC over the past few years, not by much but it happens quite a lot.

Don't bet the farm.

 

[d123]

I'm on comfy iOS 18.7 RC but liquid glass seems a bit enticing. On a scale from 1 - 10, how stable is the RC? 10 being the most stable.

9/10

iPhone 15PM

 

[zach-coleman]

This version disabled my auto brightness. Very bizarre.

15 Pro, I went to check battery this morning and it had a card telling me enabling auto brightness would increase battery life. Shined my Apple Watch flashlight on it and sure enough, it didn't react. Had to re-enable in accessibility.

 

[zach-coleman]

Do the third party app developers start updating their apps for Liquid Glass now or do they start next week?

I was able to submit this morning. The updates won't actually go live until 26 is pushed to the main channel iirc.

 

[hovscorpion12]

I was able to submit this morning. The updates won't actually go live until 26 is pushed to the main channel iirc.

What app?

 

[maika1305]

They should have been doing this since June.

Yes, developers should have started work since June, but their temporary fixes were demolished by the significant changes in the next beta.

This year’s iOS is particularly challenging, a rare occurrence that happens once a decade. The last one was iOS 7. Therefore, it makes sense for developers, especially those in larger companies, to prioritize tasks. They should adopt iOS Liquid Glass as soon as possible or focus on building other meaningful features before moving on to design adoption.

 

[istgradfrompsu]

Inside of Folders still have the correct icon color, but it changes when you exit the folder. I reported the feedback a while ago, but haven't had an update.

Same here. Really feels rushed just to be able to release the new phones. It’s like they don’t test things out in dark mode which is where my issue occurs

 

[zach-coleman]

What app?

I'm working through all 4 apps I've released but I started with my most popular one, Point To. It's an app to align with distant locations/objects.

It's kind of a pain to do the updates because I have to remake all of my screenshots with the new UI.

 

[tomtad]

Wrong fred

 

[internet rabbit]

I was able to submit this morning. The updates won't actually go live until 26 is pushed to the main channel iirc.

that's interesting - i'm seeing updates being pushed through right now, with explicit mentions of Liquid Glass and iOS/iPadOS 26 support. namely Wipr (this one is forcing me to the Mac version for some reason) and StikDebug

 

[zach-coleman]

that's interesting - i'm seeing updates being pushed through right now, with explicit mentions of Liquid Glass and iOS/iPadOS 26 support. namely Wipr (this one is forcing me to the Mac version for some reason) and StikDebug

Huh, it appears you are right. Checked my updates and there's also a couple I see mentioning it. I could've sworn in the past they got held back until the new version came out.

 

[colinw123]

Why are the icons noticeably larger on iOS 26 compared to iOS 18.6.2, same for iPad as well ?

 

[winxmac]

IPSW upgrade to iOS 26.0 RC not working:

• No new iTunes executable for Windows
• I'm not willing to upgrade my macOS 18.6 Sequoia to macOS 26.0 RC Tahoe
• The required software is not yet uploaded in the server

So I guess, I'll just OTA update to iOS 18.7 RC for the time being.

 

[Simacca]

So they haven’t fixed the icon redraws when scrolling quickly on the Home Screen then . 16 pro.

I wonder if the new phones have the same problems.

 

[vertsix]

IPSW upgrade to iOS 26.0 RC not working:

• No new iTunes executable for Windows
• I'm not willing to upgrade my macOS 18.6 Sequoia to macOS 26.0 RC Tahoe
• The required software is not yet uploaded in the server

So I guess, I'll just OTA update to iOS 18.7 RC for the time being.

I read that it is possible to get the required software files from the Xcode 26 RC and install via IPSW. But TBH, I have enough headaches in my life right now to be worrying about bugs, so I am happy on 18.7 RC.

 

[winxmac]

iPhone 11 Pro Max
iOS 18.6 to iOS 26.0 RC - 7.41 GB

 

[rowi1de]

Anyone tried it on a Mini iPhone (and with bigger font sizes?)

 

[JupoDupo]

IPSW upgrade to iOS 26.0 RC not working:

• No new iTunes executable for Windows
• I'm not willing to upgrade my macOS 18.6 Sequoia to macOS 26.0 RC Tahoe
• The required software is not yet uploaded in the server

So I guess, I'll just OTA update to iOS 18.7 RC for the time being.

See this post for a workaround on Mac: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...hanges-and-improvements.2464972/post-34110201

 

[Ethan.Albano]

Has anyone with the RC been able to enable airpods beta firmware updates? I am on public beta and do not see the option to enable that.

I had them enabled up until this point, but the option has disappeared from my AirPods page as well. From other posts I have read, they have been moved under the Developer Tools section in settings, which I also seemingly lack (even though I am on the DB).

I doubt we get a beta of Live Translation before the main release anyway. I assume that will arrive when the main release of iOS 26 does.

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

So they haven’t fixed the icon redraws when scrolling quickly on the Home Screen then . 16 pro.

I wonder if the new phones have the same problems.

Can’t see them not having the problem? Seems software related so unless they ship with a newer build it should be the same no matter the speed of the CPU.

 

[33355]

The RC works great for me on 13 Mini. Very fast and great battery life.

Is the MacBook also getting a liquid glass update?

 

[nardobenz]

I updated via ipsw fine.
Install Xcode beta for 26rc
Alt + click update and choose ipsw

 

[hovscorpion12]

Is the MacBook also getting a liquid glass update?

Yes. Liquid Glasses is coming to all platforms 9.15