iOS 26.3 RC ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[mxrider88]

Looking good. Lmao
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I am more and more convinced that they use windows or Linux at work and at home.
If I was employed and saw this rubbish on my device I’d go and fix it immediately, also during my day off!

 

[iOSBry]

I am more and more convinced that they use windows or Linux at work and at home.
If I was employed and saw this rubbish on my device I’d go and fix it immediately, also during my day off!

While I would certainly hope they use the devices they’re writing code for; more importantly, it seems they don’t have automated test cases for all sorts of things.

 

[sbailey4]

Unable to edit the wiki for some reason. Carrier for Spectrum updated to 68.0 and modem firmware for iP16 updated to 2.40.01

 

[sbailey4]

iOS 26.3 RC​

Release Date ― February 4, 2026
Build Number ― 23D125
Darwin Kernel Version ―

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates.

iOS 26.3 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 26 Overview
• iOS 26 Press Release
• iOS 26 Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 17 series: 1.40.03
• 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

Spoiler: Carrier Version

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 26.3b3, last change in 26.3b3)

• Claro Brasil - 68.0
• Vivo - 68.0
• 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 - 68.0
• 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 - 68.0
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 67.5.1
• Yoigo - 68.0

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 - 67.5.1
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 68.0
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 67.5.1
• Lyca (EE MVNO) -
• Mozillion (EE MVNO) - 67.0
• O2-UK - 68.0
• Sky (O2 MVNO) - 68.0
• 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) - 68.0
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 67.1
• T-Mobile - 68.0
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 63.5
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 64.5.16
• Verizon - 67.5.2
• 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

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@Banglazed something not working on the wiki. There is no edit option.

 

[Paul1964]

Anyone having insanely slow download times? 2-3 hours on all of my devices.

My iPad downloaded in a few minutes. Not done my iPhone yet.

The only betas I install are RC releases.

 

[gstevie]

Anyone finding the random respring bug resolved?

 

[martin2345uk]

The wallpaper dimming bug seems to pretty much be fixed, took long enough.

What was this bug exactly?

 

[Maxell]

iMessage photos not indexing in iMessage photo gallery still not fixed

After installing this RC on iPhone 15pro clock on Home Screen not centered. It was set to the left. Tried to fix it. Ended up doing force reset and that fixed it. Weird…

 

[Quasselstripper]

All the bugs reported since iOS 26.2 are still present. Honestly, I don't see the point of so many months of beta testing if they're not going to fix anything.

Honestly I don’t see the point of putting effort into writing detailed bug reports for Apple if they don’t even take a look

 

[eveluvsrainbows]

I would expect visual bugs to be a priority on small releases like iOS 26.3

they aren’t, because they don’t break the core experience. they are annoying and inconvenient, but they aren’t OS-breaking.

 

[sleep/to/dream]

they aren’t, because they don’t break the core experience. they are annoying and inconvenient, but they aren’t OS-breaking.

Part of the problem is their core experience has gotten too complex to the point that they can't keep things as refined as they used to be able to :/ The magic of Apple used to be how much attention to detail there was. Stuff like this though is OS breaking and it isn't getting fixed either 👇🏻

iMessage photos not indexing in iMessage photo gallery still not fixed

There's no excuse for this, jeez. It’s such a glaringly obvious bug that tons of people have reported, and affects anyone who's tried to find a pic someone sent them, which is like, everyone, and it’s been broken since launch. Ughhhhh. My iMessage backup is using 70 gigs of my iCloud data and I can't access any of it...

 

[ibookemo]

they aren’t, because they don’t break the core experience. they are annoying and inconvenient, but they aren’t OS-breaking.

Plus, 99.99% of users don’t actually notice these bugs…I certainly don’t. I understand why they are low on the priority list.

 

[JohnLuke]

iMessage photos not indexing in iMessage photo gallery still not fixed

It's absurd, I was hoping for this version

 

[ValerieDurden]

Honestly I don’t see the point of putting effort into writing detailed bug reports for Apple if they don’t even take a look

There are so many issues with iOS 26 since release and obviously Apple doesn’t care, how many updates have we had now and nothing really changed? They know people will buy these phones regardless of their support. I regret my decision coming back to iOS right now, was happier on my Samsung it was faster and way smoother doing everything my iPhone often feels like a budget android.

 

[miloatsale]

have they fixed the iPhone mirroring issue with this RC?

 

[ibookemo]

The RC fixed an issue for me.
Previously, when I tapped on a reminder notification, it would take me to the Reminders app but to the last list I had open, not the list the reminder notification I tapped on existed on. All works great now though 👍🏻

Good work Apple, this bug was a nuisance. I’m delighted with this RC release. Keep up the good work Apple Devs 😇

 

[TheAustrianGuy]

Running nicely on:
iP17P
iPP 2018
iPP M5
ATV
AWU2

No issues so far, not seeing any battery impact compared to 26.2.1.

Except for the AWU2, which seems to have even better battery life now.

 

[hieubui]

okay, are we now allowed to talk about all the bugs that didn't get fixed from beta3?

 

[thatJohann]

any noticeable improvements on 26.3 RC vs 26.2.1 in terms of the insufferable keyboard typing experience?

 

[dustin.haley]

any noticeable improvements on 26.3 RC vs 26.2.1 in terms of the insufferable keyboard typing experience?

Not sure about specific keyboard issues you’re talking about, but overall 26.3 RC is much smoother than 26.2.1. I went from 26.2.1 to 26.3 RC and it’s noticeably better all around IMO.

 

[gogikr]

Not sure about specific keyboard issues you’re talking about, but overall 26.3 RC is much smoother than 26.2.1. I went from 26.2.1 to 26.3 RC and it’s noticeably better all around IMO.

which phone are you using?

 

[dustin.haley]

which phone are you using?

17 Pro

 

[thatJohann]

Not sure about specific keyboard issues you’re talking about, but overall 26.3 RC is much smoother than 26.2.1. I went from 26.2.1 to 26.3 RC and it’s noticeably better all around IMO.

I mean the inaccurate key presses and constant typos and constant autocorrect to nonsensical gibberish words. It’s a mess.

 

[ibookemo]

I mean the inaccurate key presses and constant typos and constant autocorrect to nonsensical gibberish words. It’s a mess.

I think what you’re describing is a normal iOS keyboard - I find it’s always been the same. Feels the same to me now as in every other release. Perhaps you’re more sensitive to the small changes with it though. I always make mistakes.

 

[StumpyBloke]

I mean the inaccurate key presses and constant typos and constant autocorrect to nonsensical gibberish words. It’s a mess.

Completely agree. My opinion, it gets worse every year especially AutoCorrect. Whoever programmes this needs a good smack and then sacking and never employed again!