iOS 26 Speculation Thread

[DDustiNN]

iPhone 16 Pro, 9.69 GB via cellular:

1:12 — Update Requested, Downloading…

1:15 — Preparing Update…

1:48 — Installation started (restart Apple logo, progress bar)

1:57 — Installation complete, fully up and running

So a total of 45 minutes after pressing the install button, but only 9 minutes were actual downtime.

 

[iSuzan]

Anyone lost the beta option in settings?

View attachment 2536474

No, everything is OK and still here.

 

[MrRom92]

where are the people who like to tell me that Apple Devices functions totally fine and I am imagining all the issues? It just told me that it could not install this beta and prompted me to check the microsoft store for a non-existent update

 

[revs]

I’m not sure what you mean, any chance of a screenshot?

Not on my device right now, but this one where a button text and icon gets a tint.

This is not from the latest beta, but just to better show which one I mean.

 

[Itsedstech]

If it drops today i will cheat on my diet and go grab tacos for lunch

Those tacos were delicious. The diet starts next Monday now lol

 

[Kal Madda]

I just installed the new beta! So far it seems good. And I noticed some new splash screens at the beginning highlighting some of the new iPadOS 26 features. The install from start to finish took 13 minutes (including downloading, preparing, and install). 👍🏻

 

[MrRom92]

Started at 2:05 via 3utools and ended at 2:53 - 48 minutes in all

 

[gank41]

where are the people who like to tell me that Apple Devices functions totally fine and I am imagining all the issues? It just told me that it could not install this beta and prompted me to check the microsoft store for a non-existent update

There's clearly something else happening on your iPhone where a Microsoft Error would prevent you from updating. If you have a Managed Device, you should talk to your boss. Otherwise you should go to an Apple Store.

Again, today, I just updated and it took roughly 25 minutes from start to finish.

Also, if I got a "Microsoft" prompt when trying to update my "Apple" iPhone, I'd probably know exactly where to look to resolve the issue.. But that's just me. Maybe check InTune?

 

[Fontvnilla]

This isn't on topic, but does anyone know why when I click this thread's title, it goes to some random page in the middle instead of where the newest posts start? Also, after seeing the last post, it still shows that there are new posts in here?

 

[MrRom92]

There's clearly something else happening on your iPhone where a Microsoft Error would prevent you from updating. If you have a Managed Device, you should talk to your boss. Otherwise you should go to an Apple Store.

Again, today, I just updated and it took roughly 25 minutes from start to finish.

Also, if I got a "Microsoft" prompt when trying to update my "Apple" iPhone, I'd probably know exactly where to look to resolve the issue.. But that's just me. Maybe check InTune?

I don’t think it’s a phone issue so much as an Apple Devices issue. It’s prompting me to look for an update that doesn’t exist. All software in the Microsoft store has already been updated. my prior assessment of Apple Devices as unusable/broken stands. I switched to 3utools instead and the update completed in 48 minutes

 

[Dog Bone Malone]

Damn. Why are these IOS 26 Betas so big? Each upgrade seems to be around 10 or 12 Gbs! I've never seen this before in previous versions of IOS betas!

 

[Roctavious]

where are the people who like to tell me that Apple Devices functions totally fine and I am imagining all the issues? It just told me that it could not install this beta and prompted me to check the microsoft store for a non-existent update

I think it's less people telling you Apple Devices works fine and more on you ignoring everyone telling you to use iTunes as well as you continually complaining about a piece of software that you already know isn't going to work...

 

[Roctavious]

There's clearly something else happening on your iPhone where a Microsoft Error would prevent you from updating. If you have a Managed Device, you should talk to your boss. Otherwise you should go to an Apple Store.

Again, today, I just updated and it took roughly 25 minutes from start to finish.

Also, if I got a "Microsoft" prompt when trying to update my "Apple" iPhone, I'd probably know exactly where to look to resolve the issue.. But that's just me. Maybe check InTune?

He just likes to ignore suggestions and just complain about things he knows do not work

 

[MrRom92]

He just likes to ignore suggestions and just complain about things he knows do not work

I knew it didn’t work, but when I mentioned that Apple Devices was problematic last week, @gank41 said that Apple Devices works just fine and does not have widespread issues. The implication was that I was inventing the issues or making them up. I am not here to argue but clearly that is NOT the case. Who am I to believe if I don’t try for myself based on what I am told? It’s not like anyone else on the forum refuted their claims - if it’s so well known to still be broken, that would’ve been a great time to chime in!

At least it didn’t get far enough into the process to brick my phone this time. Silver linings and all that. iTunes still conflicts and can’t be reinstalled but 3utools functions just as well.

 

[Roctavious]

I knew it didn’t work, but when I mentioned that Apple Devices was problematic last week, @gank41 said that Apple Devices works just fine and does not have widespread issues. The implication was that I was inventing the issues or making them up. I am not here to argue but clearly that is NOT the case. Who am I to believe if I don’t try for myself based on what I am told? It’s not like anyone else on the forum refuted their claims - if it’s so well known to still be broken, that would’ve been a great time to chime in!

At least it didn’t get far enough into the process to brick my phone this time. Silver linings and all that. iTunes still conflicts and can’t be reinstalled but 3utools functions just as well.

That's one person compared to the multitude of people that gave you other options but yet you still want to die on that hill...

 

[JCCL]

I don’t think it’s a phone issue so much as an Apple Devices issue. It’s prompting me to look for an update that doesn’t exist. All software in the Microsoft store has already been updated. my prior assessment of Apple Devices as unusable/broken stands. I switched to 3utools instead and the update completed in 48 minutes

I agree the Apple Devices app is crap. I no longer have a personal Windows PC and use a Mac, but when I used it, it never worked OK, even the legacy iTunes software was more reliable.

I've never had issues updating OTA though, other than the weird Beta not showing up until eventually it does.

 

[gank41]

I don’t think it’s a phone issue so much as an Apple Devices issue. It’s prompting me to look for an update that doesn’t exist. All software in the Microsoft store has already been updated. my prior assessment of Apple Devices as unusable/broken stands. I switched to 3utools instead and the update completed in 48 minutes

"Microsoft Store"?? Are you a bot? Seriously, you should try and figure out what's wrong with your phone. If this is in fact a real account.

 

[gank41]

That's one person compared to the multitude of people that gave you other options but yet you still want to die on that hill...

TBF, I've given plenty of help and advice to try and help them.. Seems easier for them to just say something something Apple bad something something rather to even acknowledge trying anything anyone has offered up to them to assist...

 

[MrRom92]

"Microsoft Store"?? Are you a bot? Seriously, you should try and figure out what's wrong with your phone. If this is in fact a real account.

No, I am not a bot. I’m not sure where else you seem to think Apple Devices would even come from, as there has never been a standalone executable to my knowledge. Maybe try reading Apple’s official support document

Install the Apple Devices app on Windows

On your Windows device, install the Apple Devices app.

support.apple.com