iOS 26.1 Beta 3 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[thatJohann]

Really hoping it fixes the icon redraw problem.

At this point we just gotta come to terms that they’ll never fix it.

 

[rmeadejr]

iPhone Air modem: 2.01.04
verizon carrier: 66.0

Edit: It wont let me change the first post.

 

[Séamus Boyle]

Interesting, are you coming from 26.1 B2? That’s what I’m on currently.

Yep. Very odd!

 

[uczcret]

Anyone able to let me know modem version for 17 Pro series?
And also Verizon/Visible carrier version?

Modem version is 1.10.05

 

[christian.terra]

No visual bugs fixed

 

[vtboyarc]

Modem version is 1.10.05

Thank you!

 

[LutzRFrank]

Up and running on my 17PM already

Still no sign of macOS as usual...

macOS out now too

 

[ToothBlueth]

No visual bugs fixed

On my iPhone mini 13 the overlay (on everything) in text boxes when using the safari 'bottom' layout no longer shows the overlay (at least in dark mode). The overlay is still there though, as I am unable to interact with the elements underneath it...

 

[martint235]

In case someone missed that, IPSW is out

Is IPSW out yet?

 

[Simacca]

Still there!!

Yup. Will they ever fix it

 

[uczcret]

macOS out now too

Hopefully it'll make its way to the UK soon as well!

 

[LutzRFrank]

Hopefully it'll make its way to the UK soon as well!

Was Germany/Switzerland here …

 

[Al Ferguson]

iOS 26.1 Beta 3

Release Date ― October 13, 2025
Build Number ― 23B5064e
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:
• 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: 1.10.03
• iPhone Air: 2.01.03
• iPhone 16 series: 2.10.01
• 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 - 65.7.2 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 - 65.7.2
• 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 -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart

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My US iPhone Pro 16 now has T-Mobile - 66.0 and Modem v2.10.03

 

[roncron]

Beefy… 11gb on my 17 Pro

Weird. Mine was only 2 gbs on my 17 pro.

Shows as even bigger on my 15 Pro Max

Just 4.31gb on my 17 Pro (coming from 26.1 beta 2)

 

[Dust-by-Monday]

No visual bugs fixed

According to my feedback they fixed the message from falling behind the keyboard when replying from the lock screen.

 

[Fraud Goblin]

At this point we just gotta come to terms that they’ll never fix it.

As far as I’m aware they fixed the square notifications bug that was there for years in 26. So this must be the replacement for it.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I don't understand how icon redraw is still an issue. Is freshly drawing icons every time really less computationally expensive than caching them when the wallpaper changes?

 

[drak22]

New Apple TV Icon

Is this icon new? I have the same one on iOS 26.0.1.

 

[Shin-Ra]

The auto text contrast in Safari is extra broken now, a regression from beta 2.

Dark website not so bad but date doesn’t react to light parts underneath.

Whole status bar and inactive tab illegible on light website (also showing incorrect favicon)

Active tab illegible after scrolling off darker area.

lol

 

[adrianlondon]

Bugs not fixed:

* Can't create widget stacks on the Today screen.
* Shortcut with action to turn on/off AOD will crash if AOD is already at that state.

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

The auto text contrast in Safari is extra broken now, a regression from beta 2.

Dark website not so bad but date doesn’t react to light parts underneath.

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Whole status bar and inactive tab illegible on light website

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Active tab illegible after scrolling off darker area.

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lol

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One step forward two steps back

 

[gforce216]

The auto text contrast in Safari is extra broken now, a regression from beta 2.

Dark website not so bad but date doesn’t react to light parts underneath.

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Whole status bar and inactive tab illegible on light website

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Active tab illegible after scrolling off darker area.

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lol

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Yeah iPadOS safari toolbar UI is very broken in this beta.

 

[simba4]

As far as I’m aware they fixed the square notifications bug that was there for years in 26. So this must be the replacement for it.

That is right

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

Dare I say that the keyboard fly-in bug has been fixed?!

 

[ghostface147]

So far so good. No issues. No app redraws. Nothing.