Having issue with iOS 26.1 on my iPhone 13 mini

iphone just updated to ios26.1 and will not boot up, but I keep getting a bunch of jibberish in foreign languages on the screen, plus since it will not open I could not get the code to access the support site on my phone. had to drive 2 hours back home to get the code on my macbook!



[Edited by Moderator]


iPhone 13 mini, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 7, 2025 5:52 PM

Reply
7 replies

Dec 7, 2025 6:05 PM in response to azaksalmarzur28

azaksalmarzur28 wrote:

• Force restart → Recovery Mode Update → DFU Restore fixes it.
• You can get verification codes on your Mac — the phone is not required.

You might consider explaining what a DFU restore is

How is the user supposed to get a verification code on their Mac when they don’t have a Mac available? AND you can’t get verification code on a Mac, anyway.

Dec 7, 2025 6:12 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence Finch wrote:


azaksalmarzur28 wrote:

• Force restart → Recovery Mode Update → DFU Restore fixes it.
• You can get verification codes on your Mac — the phone is not required.

You might consider explaining what a DFU restore is
How is the user supposed to get a verification code on their Mac when they don’t have a Mac available? AND you can’t get verification code on a Mac, anyway.

You know you won't get a response. AIB's don't respond to questions.

Dec 7, 2025 6:19 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence Finch wrote:


azaksalmarzur28 wrote:

• Force restart → Recovery Mode Update → DFU Restore fixes it.
• You can get verification codes on your Mac — the phone is not required.

You might consider explaining what a DFU restore is
How is the user supposed to get a verification code on their Mac when they don’t have a Mac available? AND you can’t get verification code on a Mac, anyway.

Hello~ I am surprised it’s not achieved TRR yet ;-)


~Katana-San~

Dec 7, 2025 6:57 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence Finch wrote:


Katana-San wrote:

Hello~ I am surprised it’s not achieved TRR yet ;-)

~Katana-San~
Very frustrating. 600+ useless posts in less than 2 weeks. I’ve emailed the PTB, as I’m sure others have, and waiting for something to happen.

Hello once more~ Yes…very frustrating. I have done so as well. I think this is what *Mac Jim ID* was referring to in a post elsewhere. Sigh…


~Katana-San

Having issue with iOS 26.1 on my iPhone 13 mini

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.