iOS 26 Beta 9 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements

[Banglazed]

iOS 26 Beta 9

Release Date ― September 2, 2025
Build Number ― 23A5336a
Darwin Kernel Version ― 25.0.0: Wed Aug 27 20:44:56 PDT 2025; root:xnu-12377.2.8~3

iOS 26 Beta 9 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:
  

  applefeedback://

• iOS 18 Preview
• iOS 18 Press Release
• iOS 18 Release Notes
• iOS Beta Release Notes
• iOS Security Updates

Spoiler: GUIDE: How to install?

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

Spoiler: Modem Firmware

• iPhone 16 series: 2.04.06
• iPhone 16e: 2.00.04
• iPhone 15 series: 3.02.03
• iPhone 14 series: 4.01.07
• iPhone 13 series and iPhone SE (3rd gen): 5.02.00
• 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 - 64.5.5

Belgium

• BASE - 33.0
• Orange B - 58
• Proximus - 45.0
• Telenet - 64.5.6

Brazil (updated 26b9, unchanged from 26b8)

• Claro Brasil - 65.0
• Vivo - 65.0
• TIM -
• Oi -

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 - 65.0.1
• 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 - 64.0
• SFR -

Germany

• Vodafone.de - 65.0 and RCS enabled
• Telekom.de - 65.0.1 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 - 65.0
• DIGI ES - 54.8.4
• Vodafone ES - 54.8.8
• Movistar - 65.0
• Yoigo - 65.0

Sweden

• Comviq -
• Tre - 31.0

Switzerland

• Salt - 58.0
• Sunrise - 64.5.7
• Swisscom - 63.0

Turkey

• Turkcell (Lifecell) - 36.5.5
• Vodafone TR - 32.0
• Turk Telekom - 32.0

United Kingdom

• BT-UK (EE MVNO) -
• EE - 65.0.2
• Giffgaff (O2 MVNO) -
• iD Mobile (Three MVNO) - 65.0
• Lebara (Vodafone MVNO) - 65.0
• Mozillion (EE MVNO) - 65.0
• Lyca (EE MVNO) -
• O2-UK - 65.0
• Sky (O2 MVNO) - 65.0
• Three -
• Virgin Mobile (EE MVNO) -
• Vodafone UK - 64.5.5

United States

• AT&T - 64.6.7
• Boost - 57.0
• Cricket - 60.5.5
• FirstNet - 55.0
• FirstNet (iPad) - 41.7.6
• Metro (TMO MVNO) - 65.0
• Spectrum (VZW MVNO) - 65.0
• T-Mobile - 65.0.2
• TracFone/Straight Talk/Walmart Family Mobile - 63.5
• U.S. Cellular - 46.7.24
• Ultra/Mint Mobile (TMO MVNO) - 64.5.16
• Verizon - 64.0
• Visible (VZW MVNO) - 62.0
• Xfinity Mobile - 57.6.1

Other

• Docomo - 32.5.10
• AlwaysOnline -

Historical beta release chart

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[ServerBound]

Nice. Didn't really expect one a week before the RC which is most likely next Tuesday.

 

[bricktop_at]

Nice one, wasn't really happy with battery life of b8... something was off about it.

 

[Jakbe12]

Hope for heating issue 12PM

 

[thatJohann]

Please tell me this beta 9 fixes the app re-draw issues and the visual bugs.

 

[Mlrollin91]

2.5~ GB on my iPad Pro M1, 14 Pro and 15PM, but 9.6GB on my 16PM.

 

[jacklroberts]

The glorious Select button is finally back on iPad in Mail (as previously in places like Junk and Bin, the only way you could bulk delete messages is with the menu bar).

 

[hovscorpion12]

This is it. The final beta build until the RC next Tuesday. 🙏🤞

 

[greg624]

Any noticeable visual changes?

 

[uecker87]

Not seeing the app redraws now, but still have the scrolling micro hitches/stutters, especially in Safari. I feel like I'm back on my Pixel phones with their microstutters during scrolling.

Edit: also had Safari lock up and crash within the first 5 min.

 

[Stiille]

9,6GB on 16e !

 

[Banglazed]

IPSW is out

 

[thatJohann]

I can't believe this...

The visual bugs with the app re-draws as well as the app icons turning black upon tapping them when using clear or tinted app icons are still NOT fixed in this beta, wtf apple?

Such clear obvious visual bugs and not prioritized on their end?

 

[CharlieBrown-DE]

Still not showing on my ipad M4

 

[AbSoluTc]

I can't believe this...

The visual bugs with the app re-draws as well as the app icons turning black upon tapping them when using clear or tinted app icons are still NOT fixed in this beta, wtf apple?

Such clear obvious visual bugs and not prioritized on their end?

From a company that touted Apple Intelligence for 2 years, never delivered and Siri being the most useless item ever made, you sound surprised - lol

 

[ttam110]

Most of the visual bugs/quirks i was annoyed about in b8 are still present in beta 9 (wifi toggles, liquid glass redraws etc)

 

[TL24]

I can't believe this...

The visual bugs with the app re-draws as well as the app icons turning black upon tapping them when using clear or tinted app icons are still NOT fixed in this beta, wtf apple?

Such clear obvious visual bugs and not prioritized on their end?

Yeah, it's pretty crazy at this point honestly. One week away from the big iPhone 17 lineup reveal, and these visual bugs are still present.

 

[Artemiz]

Visual bugs would be fixed in the RC.

 

[mppn]

I can't believe this...

The visual bugs with the app re-draws as well as the app icons turning black upon tapping them when using clear or tinted app icons are still NOT fixed in this beta, wtf apple?

Such clear obvious visual bugs and not prioritized on their end?

I guess it's not a show stopper and does not prevent anything from working. I totally agree that this is noticeable and not good UX but as it's not preventing anything from working or causing battery drain (presumably), it's surely down low on the list...

 

[Unregistered 4U]

The glorious Select button is finally back on iPad in Mail (as previously in places like Junk and Bin, the only way you could bulk delete messages is with the menu bar).

HM! I think I’ve been using two finger swipe to select multiple objects since I found out about it (if it’s the same feature).

 

[chrissuth]

Not seeing the app redraws now, but still have the scrolling micro hitches/stutters, especially in Safari. I feel like I'm back on my Pixel phones with their microstutters during scrolling.

Edit: also had Safari lock up and crash within the first 5 min.

Why not give a little time to settle. Before slating it.

 

[s2mike]

 

[DDustiNN]

Visual bugs would be fixed in the RC.

Allegedly…

 

[thatJohann]

I guess it's not a show stopper and does not prevent anything from working. I totally agree that this is noticeable and not good UX but as it's not preventing anything from working or causing battery drain (presumably), it's surely down low on the list...

yeah totally, it's just such a bad first impression, especially given that most people will want to try those two new liquid glass themes. It's part of the new additions. So, the first impression of seeing all those visual bugs is such a bad move.

I'm convinced they just keep re-releasing the same build of beta 7 without any changes.

 

[adepew]

Hoping CarPlay connection issues are fixed! 🤞