Apple users facing bugs or slow speed on iOS 26 can switch back to iOS 18.6.2 for better performance. The downgrade process is possible but requires backups, downloading the correct IPSW file, and restoring through Finder or iTunes.

Now that those issues have been dealt with and iOS 26 is ready for primetime, updating your iPhone and iPad couldn’t be easier. Just go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the new version. If you’ve been testing the betas, make sure to turn beta testing off to ensure you get the final, public version for your device.

This tip was performed on an iPhone 16 running iOS 26. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS. The new Apple Preview app lets users access data from their iPhone or iPad Files app, use their device's camera to scan images and documents,

OS 26 is now available, but some people regret installing it on their iPhones– here are the main reasons why and the case for waiting.