iOS 26.1 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 26.1 Beta 2

Release Date ― October 6, 2025
Build Number ― 23B5059e
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: 1.10.00
• iPhone Air: 2.01.03
• iPhone 16 series: 2.10.00
• iPhone 16e: 2.00.04
• iPhone 15 series: 3.10.00
• 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 - 64.5.5

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 64.5.6

Brazil (updated 26.1b2, changed from 26RC)

• Claro Brasil - 65.7.2
• Vivo - 65.7.3
• TIM -
• Oi -

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 - 65.0.1
• 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 - 65.0 and RCS enabled
• Telekom.de - 65.0.1 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 - 65.0
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 65.0
• Yoigo - 65.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 58.0
• Sunrise - 64.5.7
• Swisscom - 63.0

Turkey

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

United Kingdom

• BT-UK (EE MVNO) -
• EE - 65.7.2
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 65.7.2
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 65.0
• Mozillion (EE MVNO) - 65.0
• Lyca (EE MVNO) -
• O2-UK - 65.7.2
• Sky (O2 MVNO) - 65.7.2
• Three -
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK - 64.5.5

United States

• AT&T - 65.7.4
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 60.5.5
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 65.7.3
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 65.7.4
• T-Mobile - 65.7.4
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 63.5
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 64.5.16
• Verizon - 65.7.6
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 62.0
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

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[greg624]

Is it out for public as well or so far just dev beta?

 

[Banglazed]

IPSW is up

 

[dmccombs]

It's hard to tell from the Release Notes weather this includes the fixes in the 26.0.1 release. I'd hate to take a step backwards with the Wifi stability.

 

[SpecMode]

It's hard to tell from the Release Notes weather this includes the fixes in the 26.0.1 release. I'd hate to take a step backwards with the Wifi stability.

The release notes haven't actually been updated for beta 2 yet — and it's entirely likely that even when they are updated, they probably won't mention those issues anyway, regardless of whether or not they've been fixed.

 

[TheCart]

Keyboard bug where multiple diacritical marks could not be typed seems to be fixed!!!

 

[Paddle1]

It's hard to tell from the Release Notes weather this includes the fixes in the 26.0.1 release. I'd hate to take a step backwards with the Wifi stability.

There were some things in beta 1 that were reversions from 26.0 final release. This should be a fully newer build ideally.

 

[TheCart]

New layout

 

[cale508]

I didn't see the icons redraw!!

 

[Ament]

The hypertension notifications feature is back.

 

[rgarita]

new smart and intelligent Siri! oh, no, I forgot Apple is 5 years behind in AI, so, more liquid glass for all!! lol

 

[ttam110]

I didn't see the icons redraw!!

Bug is still there

Alarm Clock toggles rendering incorrectly as well.

 

[ATLAS-2]

Still cannot change color of Matter-based lights in Home (happening across all iOS / iPadOS / macOS devices in my home on 26.1 beta).

EDIT: Actually, it looks like it’s working on iOS, but not iPadOS.

 

[greg624]

Folders text is left aligned too now

 

[vtboyarc]

Does anyone know if the modem for the 17 series is updated, and if Verizon has a new carrier update?

 

[ibookemo]

Guys I'm having trouble getting iCloud to download my 1TB photo library to my phone ever since iOS 26.0. It doesn't seem to be able to get the last maybe 1%. Is iCloud syncing working any better in 26.1 I wonder. Probably wishful thinking really I know.

 

[Nikhil72]

new smart and intelligent Siri! oh, no, I forgot Apple is 5 years behind in AI, so, more liquid glass for all!! lol

Sales of the iPhone 17 suggest only geeks and nerds care about platform integrated AI 😊

 

[knuta]

Still cannot change color of Matter-based lights in Home (happening across all iOS / iPadOS / macOS devices in my home on 26.1 beta).

same with me! all lights around the house is super white like a hospital

 

[rgarita]

Sales of the iPhone 17 suggest only geeks and nerds care about platform integrated AI 😊

I guess we´ll have to wait to official Wall Street end of Quarter results.. so far, only rumours from fanboys says 17 sales are good

 

[jameseld82]

Enter key on iPad keyboard has been fixed. It now aligns properly.

 

[Reeneman]

Ok they still haven’t found a solution for the icon outline pop-in.

Toggles in the alarm clock are in a even worse state than before xD
But at least they seem work on them as it seems.

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

same with me! all lights around the house is super white like a hospital

Exactly same problem! Was going crazy! My wife on iOS 18.7 is still able to change the color temperature. Weird.

App redraws is still a thing unfortunately.

They keyboard fly-in-animation is fixed (haven't seen it yet)!

 

[greg624]

same with me! all lights around the house is super white like a hospital

Same thing here. Can’t change color from home app or control center. Only from actual hue app

 

[hovscorpion12]

Looks like 26.1 is the build i will be upgrade to!!!! Lets gooo !!

26.1 is a HUGE step in the right direction,

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

Folders text is left aligned too now

WTF is that! Like what is going on? I agree it's fine in settings panels (even though I would still prefer center aligned) but on folders is going to far...