Upgraded to iOS 26 or holding off to 26.1

[phillyman]

Hi All,

I was burned too many times with earlier iOS upgrades being too buggy or my apps not yet being compatible, I always hold off for x.1 version which usually is released mid October (coincides with their iPad event). For awhile most aficionados followed that. Updated a non critical device to play around with the new UI and features but waited until x.1 to update their main devices.

Curious if that still holds true. I'm sure many fans like us immediately upgrade to play with all the new features but we all also have been burned the most. Inevitably family members upgrade and we then have to try to fix their issues.

 

[I7guy]

I upgraded shortly after release. For me, it has worked out.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I have it on my work iPhone, because IT mandated it...not sure why as they are usually 1-2 point versions behind. That was my first time using iOS 26, and probably the first time in a decade that I didn't try out the beta builds.

As for my personal device, I won't be installing it on my personal device for some time..not until I can dial back some of the transparency, and the shifting/reflective elements that are bordering all the icons and widgets.

 

[Lab34]

I voted, but I think it depends too much of everyone context. All answers are legible.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I had just a tiny taste of Liquid Glass today on an extra iPad that had Firefox auto update on me.

UGH

I immediately re-verified on devices I care about that all updates are turned off, including App auto updates.

I have no idea how long I can ride that way, but the sight of one translucent settings window physically made me angry.

This is so god damned bad from Apple.

I literally can't even believe it.

 

[UpsideDownEclair]

After having my 16 pro max BAKE MY HAND I downgraded, and instead got 26 on my old 11 pro max. 26.1 Beta 1 is the least-worst so far, but that’s a low bar to clear performance wise.

 

[FeliApple]

iOS 26 is both ugly and a battery drain. Like always.

Staying on original iOS versions like always: iPhone 16 Plus and 11th-gen iPad: iOS 18
iPhone Xʀ: iOS 12 and iPad Air 5: iPadOS 15.

iOS updates are irreversible malware. I was last burned (willingly) in 2013. I was forced out in 2019. Hopefully never again.

 

[papbot]

Other than the redrawing of icons and folders on Home screens, I did not have significant issues with the 26 betas I had on my iPad Pro. But 26.1 is much worse than 26.0 on that ipad. Safari is a total mess. If I tap on a bookmarks folder it wants to immediately launch all contained bookmarks in new tabs. I have to force quit Safari multiple times a day to restore normal functions. So my advice, stay on 26 and wait till 26.2.

 

[Reverend Benny]

I’m running ios26 on my work device (iPhone 16) and a few test devices (iPhone 14) and there iOS 26 works well. They aren’t cluttered with apps and fairly clean in terms of settings and tweaks.
On my private 16 pro and iPad I’m still with 18.7, will wait for 26.1

Most phones at work are still iOS 18.7. Have about 100 early adopters that has moved to iOS 26. Will wait till 26.1 until we do a mass update.

If Apple sticks to their tradition iOS 26.1 will be when they stop providing iOS 18 security updates to devices that can be updated.

 

[Sammael]

16 Pro Max running iOS 26
14 running 26.1 Public Beta

I don’t really have any problems with iOS 26, other than the dock being far more prominent. On iOS 18, I could “camouflage” the dock so it wasn’t really visible. But that is a personal issue.

 

[goldmac2006]

Hi All,

I was burned too many times with earlier iOS upgrades being too buggy or my apps not yet being compatible, I always hold off for x.1 version which usually is released mid October (coincides with their iPad event). For awhile most aficionados followed that. Updated a non critical device to play around with the new UI and features but waited until x.1 to update their main devices.

Curious if that still holds true. I'm sure many fans like us immediately upgrade to play with all the new features but we all also have been burned the most. Inevitably family members upgrade and we then have to try to fix their issues.

Probs only if anyone has any weird bugs like pairing Apple Watch with iPhone 17 models running the 26.0 version of iOS. Seen plenty of ultra users complaining about their watches not syncing properly with their new iPhone

 

[JerryIII]

Upgraded, no issues, iPhone 15 pro is much snappier. I do not miss iOS 18.

 

[phillyman]

iOS 26 is both ugly and a battery drain. Like always.

Staying on original iOS versions like always: iPhone 16 Plus and 11th-gen iPad: iOS 18
iPhone Xʀ: iOS 12 and iPad Air 5: iPadOS 15.

iOS updates are irreversible malware. I was last burned (willingly) in 2013. I was forced out in 2019. Hopefully never again.

Irreversible malware... excellent way to get your point accross

 

[phillyman]

I’m running ios26 on my work device (iPhone 16) and a few test devices (iPhone 14) and there iOS 26 works well. They aren’t cluttered with apps and fairly clean in terms of settings and tweaks.
On my private 16 pro and iPad I’m still with 18.7, will wait for 26.1

Most phones at work are still iOS 18.7. Have about 100 early adopters that has moved to iOS 26. Will wait till 26.1 until we do a mass update.

If Apple sticks to their tradition iOS 26.1 will be when they stop providing iOS 18 security updates to devices that can be updated.

Curious, if you can share. How much percentage wise are the hundred early adopters? Everyone I now that is "normal" sees something online and either immediately upgrades to newest iOS OR just buys a new phone...