I woke up to an IOS 26 update. While I normally like the changes, this one is not for me. The "Glass App" look is about to give me a seizure. I am VERY traditional and want a clean, basic look to my phone. How do I change this update back to the basic look? Is this possible?
You can’t turn it off or go back, however;
Open Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Display & Text Size, then toggle Reduce Transparency = on.
Also in Settings ➢ Accessibility ➢ Motion, then toggle Reduce Motion = on.
Also in Settings ➢ Display & Brightness ➢ Liquid Glass ➢ Tinted.
In addition, you can provide ⇢ Product Feedback.
If enough requests are made, your feedback might help with future development, like a toggle in the settings.
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
BigPoppi75 wrote:
I woke up to an IOS 26 update. While I normally like the changes, this one is not for me. The "Glass App" look is about to give me a seizure. I am VERY traditional and want a clean, basic look to my phone. How do I change this update back to the basic look? Is this possible?
Read this ALL the way through and it will help you --> Liquid Glass - Love It Or Hate It - It's … - Apple Community
Sincerely, thank you! I had just called AT&T for an appointment to trade in my iPhone for Samsung. With some small tweaks, I was able to fix everything that mattered. I work from my vehicle, in sales, that update was not going to work for me...Turns out, It is just fine. I sincerely appreciate you caring enough to respond. Phones are truly a love, hate relationship. With Emails, PDF, Quotes, and orders...That "clear look" was driving me insane before I even had coffee! You are the best! May 2026 bring you nothing but success and good fortune. I'd nominate you for Tech-Rushmore if there was such a thing!
BigPoppi75 wrote:
Sincerely, thank you! I had just called AT&T for an appointment to trade in my iPhone for Samsung. With some small tweaks, I was able to fix everything that mattered. I work from my vehicle, in sales, that update was not going to work for me...Turns out, It is just fine. I sincerely appreciate you caring enough to respond. Phones are truly a love, hate relationship. With Emails, PDF, Quotes, and orders...That "clear look" was driving me insane before I even had coffee! You are the best! May 2026 bring you nothing but success and good fortune. I'd nominate you for Tech-Rushmore if there was such a thing!
You've honestly made my day! I'm very happy I was able to help you!
Happy Holidays, to you!
How do I change the iOS 26 update back to a basic look?
