I updated to iOS 26. I didn't install any beta, just the official. one. And this iPad is lagging so much. It's not like it's freezing completely, but some animations are just clunky and uncomfortable to watch (exiting and entering apps). I don't know what to do. Should I go back to iOS 18? I don't even know how. Should I wait for Apple to release something to fix it?
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Original Title: My iPad lags on iOS 26
iPad Air, iPadOS 26
Or, just give it 3-4 days to finish indexing the files from the update that are being performed in the background. There is also optimizations work going on for your photos with object detection algorithms. Those background processes do consume CPU resources, but that should be completed shortly. Best to leave it plugged in when not in use.
DrJonesUSA wrote:
Please modify your post to emphasize that people must be sure to BACK UP their iPhone / iPad BEFORE doing any sort of restore process, as obviously all data will be deleted when you do a factory reset.
Hello~ I believe that LotusPilot clearly posted this is their post “ it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support”
~Katana-San~
I am facing the same issue after the update. Actually it lag at a specific point always .
I am facing the same issue while open the app drawer and exiting apps.
Same problem! iPad A16. Cod mobile 30 fos… sometimes freezing! ???
Hello~ Good work.
~Katana-San~
It’s over a month now
I encounter same issues, hope to downgrade IpadOS 18
kai_tx wrote:
I encounter same issues, hope to downgrade IpadOS 18
Having upgraded to iPadOS 26, it is now not possible to roll-back to iPadOS 18.x.
same issue its been a week still every game i play lags badly
Mine doesn't improve at all after a reboot - even temporarily. It's really a hard-coded performance glitch,
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DrJonesUSA wrote:
Mine doesn't improve at all after a reboot - even temporarily. It's really a hard-coded performance glitch,
Then why isn't it happening to everyone?
One of the questions nobody ever ask the OP is… do you let other people use your iPad, especially children. If so that might be your to start with problem.
Hello~ Do you have a technical question for us?
~Katana-San~
I won’t to update it now
It is NOT the iPad because mine is also doing the exact same things as theirs.
My iPad is slow and laggy after iPadOS 26 update
