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

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iOS 26.2 RC 2

Release Date ― December 8, 2025
Build Number ― 23C54
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: 2.20.04
  • iPhone 16 series: 2.20.04
  • 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
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 26.2RC, unchanged from 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 - 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 - 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) - 67.0
  • 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) - 67.0
  • 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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At this point I give us with Apple and it’s updates, since June nothing has been going smoothly, it was just a simple ui skin update and still it’s not smooth
 
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adrianlondon said:
All the bugs I've had for the last few betas are still there. No need for me to list them.

Even ones with "more than 10" aren't being fixed.
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Whoa! Apple is acknowledging the Feedback you've submitted?? 😆


FWIW, I'm also having more and more issues on each of 26.2's beta releases, including the RC and now this RC2

Looks like a lot of folks will have to deal with not being able to use their iPhones with CarPlay over the holidays if the issues I'm having and others are having isn't addressed. That's a pretty crazy safety concern, considering most people's natural habit will be to just grab their phone and unlock it and look at it while they're driving, as opposed to having Siri read us messages or tell us where to go in Maps..
 
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Have they actually fixed the keyboard UI bottom corner radius in 26.2 RC2? The keyboard now finally fits the device corners and the dark keyboard doesn't show a gap in the bottom corners on a light background.
 
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I was asked to remove my car from BlueTooth, too, and although I’ve never purposely connected my phone to my car’s stereo via BlueTooth. I checked and it was not listed.
 
I swear guys the lag/jittering when switching between apps and specially message apps and between is all gone on my iPhone Air. Safari lag is gone, phone app lag is gone and other little lags I had are all gone. I think I might switch off developer mode to off and stay on this version unless something else happens or the public comes out tomorrow or the next day
 
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As I said, all the bugs that were in RC1 are still in RC2. I suppose there will be security patches, but I don't think they need a new RC for that. Local capture is still missing; I guess they've removed the feature haha
 
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No new update yet for my ipad. I have toggled beta updates off and then on again which usually brings it up, but not this time.
 
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papbot said:
No new update yet for my ipad. I have toggled beta updates off and then on again which usually brings it up, but not this time.
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Apple sent out an email for devs that said the new releases and only listed the iOS RC2
 
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