If you’ve been running into one of these software issues since updating your iPhone to iOS 26, these tips may be able to help you out of your problems.
When Apple released iOS 26 back in September, many iPhone users were eager to try its new customizations, features, and security updates. But, as with major software transitions, the launch hasn’t been smooth for everyone. While the majority of users are enjoying the new features after installing iOS 26, there’s also a significant number of us who have been plagued by everything from mild annoyances to device-crippling major issues.
Upon the launch of the stable version of iOS 26, forums were flooded with issues like random black screen upon unlocking the phone, apps such as Camera, Phone, and Photos randomly crashing, and the new „Liquid Glass“ UI stuttering. These issues made even the latest shiny iPhone 17 feel years old. Thankfully, for most users, these issues were resolved by a quick restart or updating to the subsequent builds that Apple deployed.
However, not every problem was fixed. Several persistent issues are still causing frustrations to users. From rapid battery drain to storage bloat to Bluetooth connection issues and missing app notifications, we have compiled a list of the most common problems users are facing with iOS 26, along with the steps you can take to fix them.Severe battery drain and overheating
Watching a sudden drop of your phone’s battery percentage can be panic-inducing. After the release of iOS 26, users have reported rapid battery drain and overheating on their devices. The issue seems to mostly affect the Pro lineup, specifically iPhone 16 Pro and 17 Pro. Users report their devices becoming uncomfortably hot to use, even while performing simple tasks like browsing the web.
If your phone is also becoming your hand warmer after the recent update, it might be because it’s stuck re-indexing. After every major update, your iPhone re-indexes its data for Spotlight search. Usually this process takes 24-48 hours, during which time it’s normal for the battery to drain rapidly and for the phone to overheat. However, if the issue persists for more than 48 hours, the indexing process is probably stuck and endlessly using the processor.
The best way to fix this is „Force Restart.“ Press Volume Up, then Volume Down, and then press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple logo on the screen. If even a Force Restart fails to fix the issue, navigate to Settings > Battery and check which application is abnormally consuming battery power, then uninstall it if it’s unnecessary.
Another thing you can do is check the „Background App Refresh“ settings. Sometimes, a third-party app might struggle to adapt to the new OS architecture, resulting in continuous power use and overheating, leading to battery drain.
