iOS 26.0.1 Rolls Out With Important Fixes for iPhone 17 Series

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 05:04

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1, the first updates to its iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems, which were launched earlier this week. Both updates are now available for download on eligible iPhones and iPads. Users can update their devices over the air by going to Settings, then General, and selecting Software Update.

The iOS 26.0.1 update focuses on fixing several bugs affecting iPhone users. It addresses a problem that could cause strange artifacts to appear in photos taken with the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models. The update also fixes ongoing cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity issues that some iPhone 17 owners have experienced. Another fix resolves a problem with tinted app icons appearing blank, and the update restores VoiceOver functionality for users who found it disabled after updating to iOS 26.

iOS 26.0.1 Update Changelog

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may occasionally disconnect on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models

A small number of iPhone users may be unable to connect to a cellular network after updating to iOS 26

Photos taken under certain lighting conditions with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models may include unexpected artifacts

App icons may appear blank after adding a custom tint- VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iOS 26

According to Apple, the update includes important security improvements in addition to these bug fixes. The specific issues addressed include occasional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disconnections on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models, difficulty connecting to a cellular network for a small number of users, photo artifacts under certain lighting conditions, blank app icons after applying custom tints, and VoiceOver being disabled after the initial iOS 26 update.

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iPadOS 26.0.1 also fixes the VoiceOver issue and resolves a bug that could cause the floating keyboard to move unexpectedly. For users who are unable to install iOS 26.0.1, Apple has made iOS 18.7.1 available as an alternative update.

For more details on the security content of Apple software updates, users can visit Apple’s official support page at https://support.apple.com/100100.

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These updates are recommended for all compatible devices, as they improve overall stability, security, and performance, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience for iPhone and iPad users.