iOS 26.4 Beta 2 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[shearm]

I think someone else mentioned this, but there seems to be a bad bug affecting the official Gmail app. When I reply or forward, and hit send, a blank email arrives to the recipient. Hopefully either Google fixes with an update soon or it gets fixed in the next beta

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

Had two wireless CarPlay dongle resets this morning. On to hoping for a fix in B3.

 

[WildstarBR2020]

you have a PM

Hey! I’d like that too. Please? 🥺

 

[WildstarBR2020]

I know we are craving for some real features coming from Apple, but I can’t understand people complaining about the “missing” new Siri when it is known it won’t come on this beta cycle - it might even arrive only in iOS 27…

 

[BadMelonFarmer]

Luckily, mine's working fine. I don't have the Pro bridge nor an Apple TV though.

As you have a "home hub" (the Apple TV) did you do the required update?

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I had an issue - along with most others - during some of the 26.3 betas where all the control centre icons stopped working, but that hasn't come back either.

Hard reboot?

Thanks

Yeah, I updated HomeKit back in the day when it was first an option and there is no option to update in the home setting, so that should be good.

I have pulled the power from both AppleTV’s & Hue Bridge Pro… still no luck. I assume that’s what you mean by “Hard Reboot”?

All other hubs are working fine, so it looks like a Hue integration issue.

Hue app works fine. Weird. Looks like I will have to create all my automations in hue as a back up until it’s fixed.

Biggest bummer is that I use Adaptive light in HomeKit in most rooms and the Hue equivalent sucks in comparison.

 

[jhuynh]

My Airtags and Airpods started chiming at me as if they weren't owned by me. I checked FindMy and they weren't updating. I had to reboot my 17PM to get it working again. It has stopped working twice since the update. I didn't see anyone else mentioning this so thought I'd post. It's already been reported to Apple

 

[gardiboy]

is the home screen swipe animation lag fixed??

 

[537635]

is the home screen swipe animation lag fixed??

Yes.

 

[adrianlondon]

I have pulled the power from both AppleTV’s & Hue Bridge Pro… still no luck. I assume that’s what you mean by “Hard Reboot”?

I actually meant the phone - as this is what's running the beta and has probably messed things up. The usual Vol+ Vol- hold-power-button thing.

Which has given me a thought ... have you installed the new beta on your Apple TV?

 

[krishnajha]

My Airtags and Airpods started chiming at me as if they weren't owned by me. I checked FindMy and they weren't updating. I had to reboot my 17PM to get it working again. It has stopped working twice since the update. I didn't see anyone else mentioning this so thought I"d post. It's already been reported to Apple

Literally just experienced 15 minutes ago when opening the door, and then I view the app and they weren’t updating since Sunday.

 

[The Doctor11]

I think someone else mentioned this, but there seems to be a bad bug affecting the official Gmail app. When I reply or forward, and hit send, a blank email arrives to the recipient. Hopefully either Google fixes with an update soon or it gets fixed in the next beta

Glad it’s just not me, I’m going crazy over here.

 

[zobby]

Glad it’s just not me, I’m going crazy over here.

Ditto here. I’m using the iOS app until it’s fixed - which is actually pretty nice to use.

 

[BadMelonFarmer]

I actually meant the phone - as this is what's running the beta and has probably messed things up. The usual Vol+ Vol- hold-power-button thing.

Which has given me a thought ... have you installed the new beta on your Apple TV?

Ahh, with you… just rebooted the phone to double check and still the same.

iPad is the same.

Yes AppleTVs and iPad all updated to latest betas, will report to Apple and Hue.

👍

 

[christian.terra]

I like the new colorful Apple Music but in the dark when you’re in dark mode, if you view a white/light colored album be prepared to be blinded.

 

[christian.terra]

My Airtags and Airpods started chiming at me as if they weren't owned by me. I checked FindMy and they weren't updating. I had to reboot my 17PM to get it working again. It has stopped working twice since the update. I didn't see anyone else mentioning this so thought I'd post. It's already been reported to Apple

Do you have the new air tags or 1st gen? My 1st gen are working/updating no issue.

 

[Schtibbie]

I think someone else mentioned this, but there seems to be a bad bug affecting the official Gmail app. When I reply or forward, and hit send, a blank email arrives to the recipient. Hopefully either Google fixes with an update soon or it gets fixed in the next beta

That would be a Google thing to fix though. In their app. They could release a fix in the AppStore today.

 

[COBRASVT]

Beta 2 broke connectivity with my fast, cheap wireless CarPlay adapter.
It still works with my slow, cheap adapter.

Make sure you check for updates to the adaptor. They typically have a web interface making the update seemless.

 

[dmccombs]

Thank god they’re not pushing more AI slop. This iOS needs bug fixing ASAP, not more AI features. Want Gemini? Install their App and use it.

I already have ChatGPT installed and on a button. I'm just laughing at how every AI date they put out there, gets pushed back. I agree they shouldn't push slop, but they need to do much better on the AI and Siri front, and they are falling further and further behind.

 

[xnsys]

Hello, is anybody else getting this issue with trying the ipsw?

And then it just trying to download and do nothing?

Have tried the xCode install trick, still nothing, and from a spare macOS 26.3 device too.

 

[TheCart]

New calls are not shown in Phone app until the app is closed and opened again

 

[SumYoungGai]

Hello, is anybody else getting this issue with trying the ipsw?

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And then it just trying to download and do nothing?

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Have tried the xCode install trick, still nothing, and from a spare macOS 26.3 device too.

Saw a comment on Reddit that you need macOS 26.4 beta 2 to be able to use IPSW.

https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1rcozwb/ios_264_beta_2_discussion

 

[jhuynh]

Gen1 Airtags and Airpods Pro 3. I have a 17 Pro Max so not sure if it's phone related or something else causing it.

edit: just checked findmy and it stopped working again (last updated 3 hours ago)... so it looks like rebooting the phone fixes it for like 20-30 min max. Can't wait for Beta 3 to come out.

Do you have the new air tags or 1st gen? My 1st gen are working/updating no issue.

 

[Cobold]

Ditto here. I’m using the iOS app until it’s fixed - which is actually pretty nice to use.

Gmail App got an update today. Is the error still present? That’s what’s keeping me from updating to 26.4 beta right now, as I only use the Gmail-App for my emails. 😵‍💫

 

[dannyyankou]

I updated yesterday, and I restarted my phone today. When it turned back on, I got the splash screen that the phone was updated to iOS 26.4, and I got to an activation lock screen. I’ve never seen that before.

 

[bricktop_at]

Hello, is anybody else getting this issue with trying the ipsw?

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And then it just trying to download and do nothing?

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Have tried the xCode install trick, still nothing, and from a spare macOS 26.3 device too.

Xcode „trick“ didn’t work for me either, so i updated the MBP to 26.4b2 and then updating worked nicely.