Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

iOS 26.3 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

Status
The first post of this thread is a WikiPost and can be edited by anyone with the appropiate permissions. Your edits will be public.
Banglazed

Banglazed

macrumors 603
Original poster
Apr 17, 2017
5,146
10,447
Cupertino, CA
iOS 26.3 Beta 2

Release Date ― January 12, 2025
Build Number ― 23D5103d
Darwin Kernel Version ― 25.3.0: Mon Jan 5 20:30:34 PST 2026; root:xnu-12377.80.267~105

iOS 26.3 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: 1.40.02
  • iPhone Air: 2.02.03
  • iPhone 16 series: 2.40.00
  • iPhone 16e: 2.02.03
  • iPhone 15 series: 3.20.03
  • iPhone 14 series: 4.20.01
  • 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 26.3b2, last change in 26.3b1)
  • Claro Brasil - 67.5.1
  • Vivo - 67.5.1
  • 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 - 67.1
  • SFR -
Germany
  • Vodafone.de - 66.5.2 and RCS enabled
  • Telekom.de - 67.5.3 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 - 67.5.1
  • DIGI ES - 54.8.4
  • Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
  • Movistar - 67.5.1
  • Yoigo - 67.5.1
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 - 67.5.1
  • Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
  • iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 67.5.1
  • Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 67.5.1
  • Lyca (EE MVNO) -
  • Mozillion (EE MVNO) - 67.0
  • O2-UK - 67.5.1
  • Sky (O2 MVNO) - 67.5.1
  • 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) - 67.5.1
  • 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 - 67.5.2
  • Visible (VZW MVNO) - 67.5.1
  • Xfinity Mobile - 67.5.1
Other
  • Docomo - 32.5.10
  • AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart
www.thinkybits.com www.thinkybits.com
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: BBDDVV, NBKindaGirl, COBRASVT and 5 others
594e2fc3d90085e54c208a28fbe430ec.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: hovscorpion12
Anyone have an issue with notifications staying persistent on lock screen? For example I’ll get a notification for Messenger, I’ll open the app and respond etc but the notification itself won’t go away and stays in my lock screen.

Eventually will say I have 60+ messages from one person despite already opening and responding
 
  • Like
Reactions: Macx69, NoGood@Usernames and NBKindaGirl
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Macx69, Lab34 and NBKindaGirl
minato21 said:
Anyone have an issue with notifications staying persistent on lock screen? For example I’ll get a notification for Messenger, I’ll open the app and respond etc but the notification itself won’t go away and stays in my lock screen.

Eventually will say I have 60+ messages from one person despite already opening and responding
Click to expand...
Yep, I’ve had this issue with twitter and messenger as well.
 
  • Like
Reactions: minato21
Nothing is fixed and no difference I can find. Well, to be fair, I'm sure the engineering teams had some time off for the holidays... ;)
 
There’s one little improvement at least on newer phones.
Until 26.2 in the music or podcast app when you’re in the full screen view of the content you’re playing and minimising this, you got this rough transition that the bar on the bottom of the screen gets black (or fully white in light mode) and then needs a moment to switch to its transparency. This is not fully fixed with 26.3 B2 but at least the bar doesn’t get black/white anymore.

Edit: it’s only improved in the music app, not yet in the podcast app.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: jdavid_rp and iLuddite
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back