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Banglazed

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iOS 26.2

Release Date
― December 12, 2025
Build Number ― 23C55
Darwin Kernel Version

iOS 26.2 Beta Release Notes

New Issues
Remaining Issues
Resolved Issues
Features
Additional Notes

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
  • iPhone 17 series: 1.20.06
  • iPhone Air: 2.02.03
  • iPhone 16 series: 2.20.04
  • iPhone 16e: 2.02.03
  • 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
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 26.2RC2, last change in 26.2b2)
  • 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 - 67.0 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 - 67.0
  • Philippines Globe (iPad) - 38.0
  • Philippines Smart - 67.0
  • 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 - 67.0
  • Swisscom - 67.0
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 - 67.0
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) - 67.0
  • Three - 67.0
  • Virgin Mobile (O2 MVNO) -
  • Vodafone UK - 64.5.5
United States
  • AT&T - 67.0
  • Boost - 57.0
  • Cricket - 60.5.5
  • FirstNet - 55.0
  • FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
  • Metro (TMO MVNO) - 67.0
  • Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 67.1
  • T-Mobile - 67.0.1
  • 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) - 67.0
  • Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart
 
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7.95GB on my 17 Pro.

Been a rough ride with these betas, I’ve held off whilst watching the threads. Hopefully this final release will be a good one!

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With the new Sleep Score rating adjustments, do we know if all the old sleep scores get retroactively adjusted?

EDIT: looks like they haven’t been retroactively adjusted. Bummer.
 
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We need to crowdsource mail app feedback reports to get the issues fixed.
That glitch is something that’s so glaringly obvious that I can’t fathom having to provide feedback to get it fixed, but clearly you’re right. Pretty sad on Apple’s part because there’s no way that Apple employees who use the Mail app haven’t seen that bug. Guess it’s just not a priority.
 
That glitch is something that’s so glaringly obvious that I can’t fathom having to provide feedback to get it fixed, but clearly you’re right. Pretty sad on Apple’s part because there’s no way that Apple employees who use the Mail app haven’t seen that bug. Guess it’s just not a priority.
I’ve submitted two feedback reports for the UI glitches and elements jumping around and they both still show there are no other reports on these issues.
 
The bug where my control center Home buttons get reset after a phone restart is still present. IPSW installs with a clean install when iOS 26.0 was released.
 
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The bug where my control center Home buttons get reset after a phone restart is still present. IPSW installs with a clean install when iOS 26.0 was released.
Thanks for confirming.

I'm skipping this release as it appears to offer nothing (to me) over the second RC. I'll try the next beta, although I'm assuming that'll be forked from RC1 or RC2 anyway.
 
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