I am facing a lot of trouble with my iphone 16 ever since I had installed iOS 26.1, the sms get lost, the recent call list is seen after a lag of say 30-40 seconds, the Apps are taking a lot of lag time to open up. unable to Airdrop files through WhatsApp
iPhone 16, iOS 26
A) Try a "forced" restart of your device using these instructions: Put it on charge for at least half an hour, then, keeping it plugged in, use these gestures:
In rapid sequence, press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side (power) button. Only when the Apple logo appears (it might take 10-20 seconds), release that button (ignore all other screens that might appear, the one with the "slider" to turn the device off included).
B) If the issue persists, something could have gone wrong during the latest update procedure.
I would try to install a fresh copy of iOS/iPadOS (the latest available/supported by your device model). To do this, create a full backup of your iPhone/iPad (1), then restore it to factory settings (you need a computer to perform this step) and, in the end, set it up as new (2).
When done, restore data from your previously made backup (3).
Follow the instructions provided in these support articles:
(1) How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support
(2) Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support
(3) Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup
If the issue still persists, I suggest that you contact Apple Support directly, using this link:--> Contact Apple for support and service , or make an appointment (*) and have your device inspected at an Apple Store or AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider) among this list:--> https://locate.apple.com/choose-country-region . After checking it out, they'll give you all the available options.
Regards
Giulio
(*) You can do it:
I found this because that transparency made it so difficult to read for me too…
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Well as far as I know is Safari standard installed on Apple iPhone. So they should have prepared this better and more client friendly. Your response says a lot to me.
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GeneralGrant72 wrote:
I do not like iOS 26.1 and believe Apple has really made a big mistake with this update
Thank you for sharing.
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Franco123 wrote:
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It has nothing to do with the forced restart but thanks for the copy and paste. If you are using a VPN, the phone will not allow you to connect. You need to disconnect it if you are using a VPN. That resolved my entire issue. Id suggest before updating removing your VPN entirely because it will try to connect automatically which will cause your phone to be unable to update the wifi settings.
Yes, as soon as I disable the VPN the Nationwide App allows me in.
I am running ExpressVPN v12.34.0 (162429)
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