The iPhone is one of the best smartphones out there, but even the best smartphones can experience hardware and software glitches from time to time. One common issue is when the iPhone touch screen stops working or becomes unresponsive to touch after an iOS update. It’s obvious when this happens, you’ll touch the screen and nothing happens, swipes will be ignored, taps don’t do anything, and other touch on the screen doesn’t register any behavior. It’s clearly annoying if the iPhone screen is no longer working and not responding to touch, and it’s not subtle.

Don’t worry — if your iPhone’s touchscreen isn’t working after the iOS 26 update, there are still solutions you can try. Keep reading to find out how to fix it.

Why is my iPhone touch screen not working after iOS 26 update?

Your iPhone touch screen may not be working after updating to iOS 26 due to several reasons. The most common reason is a software bug. Other reasons include rud on the screen, damage to the iPhone touch screen or iPhone itself, or perhaps some other issues as well. Read on to learn more.

If your iPhone is not responding well to touch and the screen seemingly is not working as well as it should with touch input, follow along and you should be able to fix the issue for good. I just experienced this problem on my iPhone, so this is the set of steps I used to troubleshoot the issue, for my specific situation the iPhone just needed to be hard rebooted and some storage freed up for the touch screen to work as expected again.

How to fix iPhone touch screen issue in iOS 26

Try these troubleshooting tips one by one. Hopefully, one of these will resolve the issue. If not, it’s likely you have a hardware problem that may only be fixable by contacting Apple customer service to repair or replace your phone.

Clean Your Screen, And Your Fingers

The first thing you need to do when your iPhone touch screen is not working is to clean off your screen, and your fingers. If you have a case or a thick third party screen protector on the iPhone, you’ll want to remove those as you troubleshoot this as well.

Give your iPhone screen a good look in bright direct lighting and tilt it around a bit to reveal any obvious gunk, oil, residues, liquids, moistures, dried crust or food, or anything else that may be interfering in the screen. In the sunnier weather, sunscreen is another common thing that can get on a screen and make the iPhone touch screen unresponsive or erroneously responsive. You’ll want to make sure the iPhone screen is clean and clear of anything that can interfere with the ability to detect touch properly. Wiping it down with a soft cotton cloth is often sufficient to remove anything from the iPhone displays touch screen, but you may need to use a slightly damp (and I do mean slightly, never enough moisture to drip) cloth to wipe the screen free.

As for your fingers, just make sure they’re clean and dry. Wash your hands or your fingers if in doubt and if you have a bunch of gunk on them. Unusually dry skin or callouses generally don’t matter and should not cause any issue with the touch screen, though if your hands are wet that may cause issues.

Just make sure the screen is clean, and that your hands are clean and dry.

Force your iPhone to restart

Often times simply restarting the iPhone will fix the unresponsive touch screen. Unfortunately, if your touchscreen is acting up, you may not be able to move the power-off slider properly to shut down your device. In this case, you’ll need to resort to a forced restart, which is basically like rebooting your iPhone without powering it down first.

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

When your iPhone boots back up, the touch screen should work just fine again if it’s a simple software issue like a bug or a software freeze with iOS or an app.

Disconnect any accessories from the Charging Port

On rare occasions, an accessory plugged into the phone’s charging port could interfere with the touchscreen. If anything is plugged into the port — including a microphone, power bank or charger — unplug it. If that solves your problem, the accessory or cable might be incompatible with the iPhone.

Delete and Update / Reinstall the Problematic App

Sometimes an iPhone touch screen is unresponsive in just one particular app. If this is the case, the problem is likely that app and not the iPhone touch screen at all, but since the app is open at the time the app stops responding as it “freezes”. A frozen app will often not respond to any touch screen input at all, but swiping up from the bottom of the screen will often exit the app and go back to the Home Screen in these scenarios.

If your iPhone touch screen stops working while using a specific app, you’ll want to update it first. Open the App Store, tap your profile in the top-right and check to see if an update is available for the app in question, if an update is available, tap the Update button next to the app in question.

If there is still a problem with the touch screen not working in a specific app after you have updated that app, you can also delete the app, and then reinstall the problematic app. Relaunch it again to see if it works as expected. If it still fails, the app could have a bug that needs to be addressed. If the touch screen works with every other app except for the problematic one, that particular app is likely the problem and it’s probably nothing to do with the screen or iPhone at all.

Free up iOS Storage

When an iPhone has zero storage available, the device tend to misbehave, and that can include experiencing an unresponsive touch screen.

Make sure your iPhone has enough storage available. You can check this by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Aim to have at least a 1GB, as iOS really starts underperforming with less space available.

Deleting unused apps is an easy way to recover some storage space.

I have noticed this is particularly true with modern versions of iOS like iOS 26 when an iPhone is totally full and has 0 bytes of storage remaining, in which case many apps become unresponsive as does the touch screen. Sometimes even the buttons along with the touch screen may be unresponsive and not work at all for a while on a totally full iPhone, until whatever software cache clearing mechanisms complete. This is often easily reproducible too; just fill up an iPhone so that it has zero bytes remaining, and then start trying to use apps that rely on a lot of caching like Instagram, X, Facebook, Spotify, etc, once those app caches build up you will likely notice the touch screen becomes unresponsive for short periods of time as iOS struggles to deal with having zero storage available. In such a case, just free up some space, then reboot the iPhone, it should work again.

Update your phone

Even if your iPhone screen isn’t working, you can update your device by connecting it to your computer and using Recovery Mode:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and start iTunes. If you’re on a Mac running MacOS 10.15 or higher, start Finder instead.
2. Quickly press and release Volume Up button, quickly press and release Volume Down button, press and hold Side button.
3. Once the Recovery Mode screen (which shows a cord and laptop on a black background) appears on your phone, release the side button.
4. On your computer, you should see the option to restore or update your iPhone. Choose Update.

iPhone touch screen still not working? Time for more serious measures

If the iPhone touch screen is still not working at all, it’s possible there’s a serious hardware issue and the phone needs to be repaired or replaced.

Before you investigate that drastic option, you might want to perform a factory reset. This will reset the phone back to the state it was in when you first took it out of the box — it’ll wipe out all software updates, installed apps, and your personal data. That’s not a problem if you have your phone set to perform regular cloud backups, but beware that this could result in the permanent loss of any data since the last backup.

Without the ability to use the iPhone’s touchscreen, you’ll need to start the factory reset on a computer:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
2. Start iTunes (if you are on a Mac running MacOS 10.15 or higher, start Finder instead).
3. Quickly press and release Volume Up button, quickly press and release Volume Down button, press and hold Side button.
4. On your computer, you should see the option to restore or update your iPhone. Click Restore and follow the directions to perform a factory reset.

Is the iPhone Touch Screen Cracked? Is the iPhone Touch Screen Damaged? Was the iPhone damaged or dropped?

We know your iPhone touchscreen stopped working after iOS 26 update, but if the iPhone touch screen is cracked it can become unresponsive, partially unresponsive, or just not work at all. Likewise if the iPhone is damaged, it may not work at all, or the touch screen may not work reliably.

Water damage can also ruin an iPhone touch screen, or the entire phone as well.

If an iPhone has been dropped, it’s also possible that internal components came loose, which may cause the touch screen to not be working.

If your iPhone has obvious visible damage and the iPhone touch screen is not working, the damage is likely to be the cause. In such a situation, take the iPhone to an authorized Apple repair center or an Apple store and have them give it a look.

iPhone touch screen STILL not working? Contact Professional Help

If all above troubleshooting methods have failed, it’s time to contact Apple support, go to an Apple Store, or visit an Apple authorized repair center. Have them inspect your iPhone touch screen to figure out what’s wrong with it, it may need a repair. It may be a hardware problem that is unseen, or it could be some other issue that you overlooked.

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Did these troubleshooting tips fix your iPhone touch screen issue in iOS 26? Do you have any tips or tricks to resolving problems with an unresponsive or non-working touch screen after iOS 26 update? Let us know in the comments below.

See also: How to fix your iPhone if it is frozen after iOS 26 update

iOS 26 includes a new ringtone that’s an alternative to the classic "Reflection" ringtone that Apple uses as a default on iPhones. However, if your iPhone is not ringing after iOS 26 update, it can quickly become a frustrating—and even serious—problem. You might miss important calls from family, work, or your doctor without even realizing it. Fortunately, there are several simple steps you can take to fix the issue. Whether your iPhone is completely silent, too quiet, or only sometimes rings, this guide will walk you through what to check and how to get your ringer working again.

Quick Answer:

If your iPhone isn’t ringing after iOS 26 update, check the silent switch, ringer volume, Do Not Disturb/Focus mode, and Call Screening settings. Also, try restarting your iPhone and checking for software updates. If the issue persists, contact Apple Support for further help.

1. Start with the Obvious: Mute Switch and Volume

It might sound too simple, but it’s worth checking:

• Mute switch: Make sure the physical switch above the volume buttons isn’t flipped toward silent mode. If you see an orange line, your phone is muted.
• iPhone Models with an Action button: These models replaced the mute switch with the Action Button, which can be customized. Make sure it’s not set to silent mode by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Silent mode. These iphone models include: iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• Volume: While on the Home Screen, use the volume buttons to turn up the ringer. (The volume buttons only control the ringer volume when you’re on the Home Screen—not while inside apps.)

2. It Rings—But It’s Too Quiet?

If your iPhone rings but you can barely hear it:

• Test your speaker: Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone > Classic, then tap Old Phone to play a loud sample. If it works fine, choose a ringtone that’s easier to hear.
• Attention Aware Features: Your iPhone may lower the volume if it notices you’re looking at the screen. Check this by going to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, enter your passcode, and turn off Attention Aware Features if needed.

3. No Ring at All? Check for Missed Calls First

Open the Phone app > Calls. Do you see missed calls?

• If there are no missed calls, the calls may not be reaching your phone at all. This likely means a carrier or network issue. In that case:
  • Contact your carrier like Verizon or T Mobile to check for local outages.
  • Ask them to verify that Call Forwarding or instant voicemail forwarding isn’t active on your line.
  • Some carriers enable features like No Answer Transfer, which forwards missed calls to another number. If you don’t want this, ask your carrier to disable it.

4. If Calls Are Reaching You (But Still No Ring)

If missed calls do show up in the Phone app, that means your phone is receiving them—but something else is preventing it from ringing. Try the following:

Disable Screen Incoming Calls setting

• Go to Settings > Apps > Phone. If Screen Incoming Calls is on, any caller who is not in the list of your contacts will be required to provide their name and reason for calling before iPhone rings.
• Turning this setting off can help avoid missing important calls.

Disable Send to Voicemail setting

• Go to Settings > Apps > Phone. If Send to Voicemail is on, any number not in your contacts will go straight to voicemail.
  • If you choose to keep this setting enabled, make sure Dial Assist is turned on. This helps your iPhone match incoming numbers with contacts correctly.
  • Tip: Doctors, banks, and delivery services may not call from their listed numbers. Keeping this setting off can help avoid missing important calls.
  • Some users report that toggling this setting off and back on again can resolve iOS 26 ringing issues.

Disable Move to Unknown Callers setting

• Go to Settings > Apps > Phone. If Move to Unknown Callers is on, any call from a number not in your contacts will be silenced and moved to Unknown Callers list.
• Turning off Move to Unknown Callers setting can fix iPhone that’s not ringing after iOS 26 update.

Disable Call Forwarding setting

• Still in Settings > Apps > Phone, check if Call Forwarding is on.
• Even if it appears to be off, some carriers can override this setting—so it’s worth double-checking with your carrier.

Turn off Focus Modes

Swipe into Control Center and turn off the Focus mode if it’s active.

Check your Ringtone Settings

• Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and make sure a ringtone is selected. If no sound is assigned, your iPhone won’t ring.

Check Auto-Answer setting

• Check Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing, and make sure Auto-Answer Calls is turned off.

Check Communication Limits (Screen Time)

• Go to Settings > Screen Time > Communication Limits.
• Tap each section and confirm that both are set to Everyone, so your iPhone can ring for all contacts.

5. Final Step: Restart Your iPhone

If everything looks right and your iPhone still won’t ring, try restarting your device. A simple reboot often clears up temporary glitches.

• Hold the side button and either volume button until the power slider appears.
• Slide to power off, wait a few seconds, then press and hold the side button again to turn it back on.

Still not ringing? If none of the above solutions work, you can try Reset All Settings by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings. This won’t delete your data but will restore system settings to default. If that doesn’t solve the problem, wait for the next iOS 26 update to see if it will resolve your issue. If the problem persists, contact Apple support for further help.

• If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo after updating to iOS 26, there are several ways you can troubleshoot and solve this problem.
• Make sure your phone is properly charged and, if connected to a computer, replace the USB cable.
  You can also try to force restart your iPhone, use recovery mode or DFU mode, and perform a factory reset.

The excitement of a new iOS update can quickly turn to frustration when your iPhone gets stuck on the Apple logo after updating to iOS 26. This issue is common among iPhone users. You might eagerly await the new features of iOS 26, only to be greeted by a frozen screen. Fortunately, this problem is fixable. This article will guide you through understanding the causes and provide several proven solutions to get your device back to normal. Keep reading to learn how to resolve the iOS 26 beta stuck on apple logo issue and enjoy your updated iPhone without hassle!

WHY DOES MY IPHONE STUCK ON APPLE LOGO AFTER IOS 26 UPDATE?

There are several reasons why your iPhone is stuck on Apple logo after iOS 26 update and won’t get past this booting stage. Here are a few common reasons behind the iOS 26 beta getting stuck in a boot loop:

• Bugs or other data corruption issues in the iOS 26.
• You restored or transferred corrupted files from an iCloud or iTunes backup.
• The iPhone has been jailbroken, which may have caused some software issues like a boot loop.

How to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo after iOS 26 update

Below are some repair tips that can help revive your beloved iPhone if it’s stuck on the Apple logo after iOS 26 update:

Force restart your iPhone

The quickest way to fix an iPhone that is stuck on Apple logo after iOS 26 update is to perform a Force Restart. Doing so ccan flush out bad data and give the phone a second chance to restart normally. To do this, quickly press and release the Volume Up button, then quickly press and release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the power button.

Make sure your iPhone is charged

While it’s not likely to resolve the problem, this troubleshooting step has a chance of getting your iPhone past the logo screen and it buys you additional time to see if the iPhone will eventually leave the logo screen on its own without additional steps. Simply make sure your iPhone is sufficiently charged: Plug the phone into a charger and leave it there for an hour or two to make sure the phone has enough power to complete the boot process.

see also: iPhone not charging after iOS 26 update? Here’s how to fix it

Swap out your USB cable

If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo while connected to a computer via USB to update to iOS 26, the USB cable could be damaged or malfunctioning. Replace the cable and change the USB port you are using as well.

Use recovery mode

If you were trying to update your iPhone to iOS 26 and something went wrong, then you might need to use the recovery mode method. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB-C connection cable. Then, do one of the following:

1. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Quickly press and release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Power button until you see the recovery mode screen.
2. On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, open the Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. When asked to update or restore, choose Update. This will update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. If it fails to solve the problem, repeat the process and choose Restore, which will wipe your iPhone and delete all your personal apps and data.

Reset your phone with DFU mode

If these steps don’t clear the problem, then you’ll need to use the DFU Mode method. Because this changes aspects of your iPhone’s software at a very low level, below the operating system, it’s inherently risky, so you might want to save this as a last resort. Check out GeeksChalk article to learn how to put your iPhone in DFU mode.

Try a third-party repair tool

Another way to fix an iPhone that’s stuck on Apple logo after iOS 26 update is to use a third-party repair program. They usually require a PC or Mac, to which you’ll attach the iPhone, and cost money. In some cases, quite a lot of money. But, if you’re desperate to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo then it might be well worth the investment.

Use Apple’s customer support

At this point, you’ve exhausted all the DIY troubleshooting options at your disposal. If your iPhone remains firmly stuck on the Apple logo, then we recommend booking an appointment at your nearest Apple Store, as they may be able to use more advanced tools to troubleshoot the problem.

• If your iPhone is not charging after iOS 26 update, first try to perform a force restart and try again.
• If that didn’t work, inspect the charging port, cable, and power adapter for damage.
• You can also try restoring your iPhone using DFU mode.
• If your iPhone can’t charge to 100%, it’s because of the Optimized Battery Charging or Charge Limit feature.

Several users have reported that their iPhone has stopped charging after iOS 26 update. There are some fairly mundane reasons why this might happen, and they’re generally easy to solve.

Why is my iPhone not charging after iOS 26 update?

A bug in iOS 26 might be preventing your iPhone from charging. If there is a hardware problem, it’s much more likely that the issue is with the charging port. Other reasons include broken charging adapter or power cable.

Verify that your iPhone is not charging

Before you start troubleshooting, first confirm your iPhone is not charging. Connect your phone however you usually do to charge it — wirelessly, plugged into wall outlet, plugged into a computer’s USB port — and check the phone’s display. If the battery is already dead, leave it to charge for about two hours and then check on it.

You should see a lightning bolt in or beside the battery icon at the top right of the iPhone’s lock screen. If there is no lightning bolt in sight, it’s not charging.

Wireless Charging: A Temporary Fix

While you work on fixing your iPhone, you may still be able to charge it wirelessly. Almost all iPhones running iOS 26 supports wireless charging with Qi-certified chargers. Place your iPhone on the center of a Qi wireless charger and see if starts charging.

If it does — that’s great! However, we still need to address the problem preventing your iPhone from charging with a wired connection.

If your iPhone won’t charge wirelessly either, follow the step-by-step guide below.

How To Fix An iPhone That Won’t Charge After iOS 26 Update

Here are eight ways to figure out why your iPhone is not charging after iOS 26 update and how to fix the problem:

1. Force restart your iPhone

Anytime you are troubleshooting charging issues on an iPhone, it’s a good idea to start by performing a force restart and see if that fixes the issue. Here’s how:

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Quickly press and release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button. Keep holding the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

When your iPhone restarts, try to charge it again.

2. Inspect your charging cable

iPhone cables are prone to damage — the rubberized outer sheath breaks from repeated bending, and the wires become exposed. If your cable looks like that and it isn’t properly charging your iPhone, throw it away and get a new cable.

But USB-C cables get a lot of abuse, and problems aren’t always apparent to the naked eye. Sometimes wires can break while they’re still inside the sheath. And inexpensive third-party USB-C cables have been known to spontaneously stop working, often because the power regulator chip inside the cable has failed.

There’s no good way to see any of this visually, so the best way to test your USB-C cable is to simply try a different one — ideally, a fully-authorized cable from Apple that’s brand new.

3. Try A Different iPhone Charger

If your iPhone won’t charge, try a different adapter. If your iPhone charges with one adapter and not the other, then your charger is the problem. Buy a high quality charging adapter for your iPhone.

4. Check where your phone is plugged in

On the long list of potential problems, you should also check your power source. If you’re charging your iPhone from a computer’s USB port, make sure the computer is fully awake (not in sleep or hibernation mode). Also try a different USB port, in case the USB port you were using has failed. Don’t try charging from a USB port built into a keyboard or USB hub — connect it directly to a USB port on the computer itself.

If it still doesn’t work, plug it directly into a wall power outlet with an AC adapter.

You should also check for firm connections between your charging cable, USB wall adapter, and wall outlet or AC power cable, or try a different outlet.

5. Brush The Gunk Out Of Your iPhone’s Charging Port

If your iPhone isn’t charging, your next stop should be to inspect the USB-C port. There are no covers on your phone’s charging port, meaning it’s exposed to every bit of dust, dirt and debris it encounters. Every time you slide your phone into your pocket, your phone will be susceptible to pocket fluff and if, like me, you’ve got pockets filled with detritus from accidentally washing your jeans with old receipts in the pockets, then that’s asking for trouble. And that’s to say nothing of the cookie crumbs. Do not ask me why I have cookie crumbs in my pockets.

Day by day, this won’t be a problem, but those tiny bits of dust and fluff will build up inside your charging port over time you have your phone, compacting each time you plug in your charging cable until it forms a solid barrier that stops your charger from going all the way in and allowing it to connect and charge.

It’s a simple task to unclog your phone’s port. You’ll need a cocktail stick, toothpick or other thin item that you can poke in to the port to scrape out the grime. Wood or plastic is better as it’s less likely to scrape against anything inside and potentially cause harm. I’ve done this using a metal SIM removal tool and the pin on the back of an earring and while it worked well, it’s not the safest option for your phone.

Insert your tool of choice into the charging port until it won’t go further and gently start scraping away. You should scrape around the charging connector, which sits in the middle of the port.

Eventually you’ll start to work the compacted debris loose and you’ll be able to encourage the dislodged material out of the port. It’s a satisfying process and you might be surprised at how much stuff actually comes out. Gently work on the sides of the port, too, but be careful not to scrape hard against any of the metal charging connectors.

Eventually you’ll have pretty much all of it out. It’s difficult to check for sure if you’ve gotten rid of it all as it’s tricky to see inside the port, even if you have a good light handy. But once you’ve got a good amount of debris out, you can try your charging cable again.

Hopefully it’ll plug in more securely now and begin charging. If not, keep trying to extract more dirt and then test the charger again. If that still doesn’t solve the issue, move on to the next troubleshooting step.

6. Don’t charge it wirelessly

Most iPhone models running iOS 26 supports wireless charging. If you are using a wireless charger to charge your iPhone, stop using it and plug the phone into a power source with a USB cable. Again, check to see if it’s charging. If it is, congratulations — you solved the problem. There’s some sort of problem with the phone’s wireless charging solution.

You might need to take your phone to an Apple store for service (or replace your wireless charging case) but in the meantime, you can keep the phone charged the old-fashioned way, with wires.

7. Put Your iPhone Into DFU Mode And Restore

When experiencing charging issues after an iOS update, it’s a good idea to perform a DFU restore.

You’ve eliminated the possibility of a simple software problem and taken a look at your USB cable, charger, and the iPhone itself, so it’s time for a last-ditch effort — the DFU restore.

A DFU restore is a special kind of restore (when you restore your iPhone, you erase everything on it and restore it to factory settings) and, hopefully, eliminate any iOS 26 glitch that may be preventing your iPhone from charging. Check out GeeksChalk article to learn how to put your iPhone in DFU mode.

8. Take your iPhone in for service

If your iPhone still won’t charge, it’s pretty likely that there’s something wrong with the phone itself. You should contact Apple or go to an Apple store for service.

See also: iPhone Won’t Turn on After iOS 26 Update? Here’s What to do

• If your iPhone screen is frozen or unresponsive after installing iOS 26 update, there are a few things you can try when troubleshooting the problem.
• First, try a force-restart. If that doesn’t work, you can update or reinstall the operating system.
• If you’re still having problems, you can always contact Apple support for further help.

If your iPhone is freezing after upgrading to iOS 26, your phone won’t respond to touch, with the display completely stuck or working intermittently. Touches may register in the wrong locations, and physical buttons may refuse to work.

The Home Screen or an app could become non-interactive. With a frozen iPhone—different from an iPhone stuck in a boot loop—standard troubleshooting steps will only take you so far.

If your iPhone is freezing after iOS 26 update, worry not; you’ve come to the right place to seek advice. Follow along with us as we show you how to unfreeze an iPhone after iOS 26 update.

How to unfreeze an iPhone after iOS 26 update

Make Sure Your iPhone is Not Too Hot or Too Cold

Extreme environmental temperatures, both hot and cold, can cause an iPhone to freeze. Apple advises avoiding the use of the device when temperatures are outside of the range of 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

Leaving your iPhone in a car is particularly problematic because the car’s interior can easily exceed this range when left in the hot sun.

Do your best to keep the iPhone within its operating temperatures of 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

Force Quit Apps

If a specific app is causing your iPhone to freeze, force quitting the problematic app can resolve the issue most of the time.

To force quit an app, swipe up from the bottom edge and stop near the middle of the screen. Find the problematic app by swiping left and right, then swipe up on the app to close it.

Upon identifying the app causing the freezing, update it. Follow these steps:

1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your Account icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down to find a list of your apps with updates available.
4. Tap Update next to the app or apps you want to update.
5. You can also tap Update All to update all of your apps at once.

If your iPhone still keep freezing while using the app, your next step is to reinstall the problematic app. To do this, press and hold its app icon until a context menu appears, then tap on Remove App. Tap Delete App, then choose Delete to confirm.

Doing so will also delete any app settings from the device that might be causing issues. You can now redownload a fresh copy of the app from the App Store. If the iPhone display remains frozen and generally unresponsive, the next troubleshooting step is a force restart.

Force-restart your iPhone

If your iPhone screen is completely unresponsive after iOS 26 update, a force restart might unfreeze it. Forcing your iPhone to restart will not erase any apps or data. To force restart your iPhone, quickly press and let go of the volume up button. Quickly press and let go of the volume down button. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

See also: iPhone won’t turn off after iOS 26 update? Here’s what to do

If, after a force-restart, your iPhone won’t turn on or start up, charging your phone is next on your list of potential fixes.

Charge your iPhone

It’s possible that charging your phone for a short time can unfreeze it. For the best results, plug your phone directly into a power adapter – avoid charging it wirelessly or plug it into a computer’s USB port. Let it charge for at least one hour and then try to use it again.

If your iPhone still isn’t working, or it gets stuck during start up, your next option is to update or reinstall iOS.

Reinstall iOS

As a last resort before contacting Apple Support, you can try updating or restoring iOS. This is a good option if your iPhone successfully restarts but can’t get past the Apple logo. Here’s how to do it.

1. Connect your iPhone to a computer and start iTunes or Finder.
2. Put your iPhone in recovery mode following these steps:
   Quickly press and let go of the volume up button, quickly press and let go of the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. Hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen, which has a lightning connector and iTunes logo.
3. When you see the option to restore or update your iPhone on your computer, click Update. iTunes or Finder will install a fresh copy of iOS 26. This may fix the frozen iPhone without deleting any apps or settings. Do not choose Restore, which will erase all of your data.
4. If the Update doesn’t work, your final option is to choose Restore. This option will restore your iPhone to its factory settings.

. With the device restored and responsive again, now’s a good time to go to Settings > General > Software Update and install any pending iOS 26 update.

With that done, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and delete anything that’s clogging storage space, like massive photo libraries, cached videos in streaming apps, games, and so on.

iOS needs at least one gigabyte of free storage space to function smoothly. Clearing storage space is the best way to avoid issues like slow-downs that could lead to sudden freezes.

Contact Apple support

Is your iPhone still frozen even after trying out all the above tips? If so, we highly recommend contacting Apple support for further help.

Even better, you can make an Apple Store appointment at a Genius Bar, provided you have one nearby where you live.

An Unresponsive iPhone Is Virtually Useless

An iPhone that suddenly freezes is a brick in your hand. Whether a bug in iOS 26 is the cause of the issue, some apps are incompatible with it, the battery is low, or the device is running low on storage space, following the instructions in this guide should help fix a frozen iPhone.

Hopefully, you won’t have to factory reset your iPhone and wipe all the saved data and settings just to solve the responsiveness and freezing problems.

See also: iPhone battery drain after iOS 26 update? How to fix it!

• If your iPhone won’t turn off after iOS 26 update, try using the Settings app to shut it down.
• A force restart can help if the normal iPhone restart process isn’t working.

An iPhone stuck in the on position is rare, but if it’s happening to you, here’s what to do to fix it.

Before you start troubleshooting, you should try different ways of turning off your iPhone.

The quickest way to turn off your iPhone is using the physical buttons. Press and hold the side button and either volume button simultaneously until you see the power off slider appear on screen. Simply drag the slider from left to right, and your iPhone will begin its shutdown process.

If that doesn’t work or resolve the problem, try to turn off your iPhone through the Settings app. Go to Settings, tap General, scroll down to find Shut Down, then drag the power off slider to complete the process. This method is particularly useful if your physical buttons aren’t working properly.

Another way to shut down your iPhone if your physical buttons aren’t working properly is swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Center and press and hold (then release) the power button for a second. Then, you can simply drag the power slider to turn off your iPhone.

But what if that doesn’t work, or your iPhone is frozen and won’t respond to screen inputs? That’s when it’s time to force restart your phone.

How to Fix an iPhone that Won’t Power Off After iOS 26 Update

You should force restart your iPhone if it doesn’t power off after iOS 26 update. It’s a fail-safe method to ensure you can turn it off if the screen is unresponsive or the phone’s software is misbehaving.

The process to force restart all iPhone models running iOS 26 is the same. Here’s how:

1. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
2. Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
3. Press and hold the Side button (the Sleep button).
4. Wait until you see the Apple logo, and then release the button.

Now try turning off your iPhone using any of these methods:

• Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider.
• Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider.
• Swipe down from the top-right of your iPhone and press and hold down on the power button in the top-right of the control center, then drag the slider.

If your iPhone still won’t turn off, use Siri to shut down your device. All you need to do is say, "Hey Siri, turn off my iPhone." Siri should respond with a confirmation, asking, "Just to confirm, you want to power off this device?" Then, saying "yes" shuts down your iPhone right away.

Update to the latest iOS 26 version

If none of these steps solve your problem and your iPhone still won’t turn off, update your device to the latest iOS 26 version. Several people said this solved the issue entirely. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select General.
3. Tap Software Update.
4. If a new iOS 26 version is available, tap Update Now.

Cayses to Why your iPhone Won’t Turn Off

The most likely reasons your iPhone won’t turn off are:

• It’s frozen due to software problems.
• The Sleep/Wake button is broken.
• The screen is broken and isn’t responding to taps.

Manage Always on Display

Most iPhones running iOS 26 comes with an Always-On display feature enabled by default. If you want to conserve battery without fully shutting down, you can turn this off by going to Settings, Display & Brightness and toggling off the Always On Display option.

See also: iPhone battery drain after iOS 26 update? How to fix it!

A lot of people have shared stories online about how their iPhones are overheating or feeling uncomfortably hot to hold after installing iOS 26 beta.

Widespread complaints about overheating of iPhones after iOS 26 update can be traced to several factors, including a software bug in iOS 26 beta.

An iPhone that gets excessively hot can cause glitches, damage internal components and shorten the battery lifespan. Here are some of the most common reasons your iPhone gets hot after iOS 26 update and how to solve each cause. The solutions are easier than you might think.

Why Your iPhone is Getting Hot After iOS 26 Update

There are a few conditions which can cause iPhone to get hot after iOS 26 update. The device may get hot during the first few days after the iOS 26 update because of increased background activity. There may also be a bug in iOS 26 that is causing an iPhone to run hot. Third-party apps that are not optimized to work with iOS 26 can also cause your iPhone to run hot.

Using your iPhone while it’s charging, or charging it with a non-Apple charger that doesn’t comply with Apple’s safety standards, can cause it to overheat.

If you are using your iPhone for heavy processing tasks like playing high-end games, streaming, using graphics-intensive applications, or recording videos for an extended period, this can cause your phone to overheat.

Solutions When Your iPhone is too hot after iOS 26 update

Before we start to troubleshoot, it’s important to mention that a lot goes on during and after installing iOS update, and tasks such as reindexing photos can consume a lot of processing power, which in turn can temporarily cause an iPhone to run hot. Simply wait for the iPhone to finish its background tasks. If your iPhone’s temperature doesn’t return to normal within a few days of installing the iOS 26 update, here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try:

1. Pause Device Usage for the Heat to Dissipate

The first step is to temporarily stop using your iPhone so that your device can cool off properly. So, exit the app you’re using, press the Sleep/Wake (or Side) button to put your iPhone to sleep, and leave it alone for 10 to 15 minutes to cool down completely.

To cool down your iPhone quickly, you can turn it off completely and let it come down to normal temperature naturally. Don’t try to "speed up" the process by putting the iPhone into a refrigerator or ice box because sudden changes in the temperature can cause condensation and damage your iPhone’s internal components.

2. Don’t Charge and Use Your iPhone at the Same Time

When the low battery notification pops up while you’re using your iPhone, you probably just proceed to charge your device to continue using it. However, charging your iPhone while using the device simultaneously will cause it to get hot quickly, especially if you’re playing a graphic-intensive game or using it for activities like video calls.

Unless it’s an emergency, leave your iPhone to cool down, as mentioned earlier, and plug in only to charge your device afterward. In the future, it’s best to maintain your iPhone’s battery by planning ahead a little and ensuring that your device is fully charged beforehand.

3. Keep Your iPhone Away From Heat

Your iPhone’s internals need air. If your device lacks sufficient space or ventilation, the heat generated by internal components can’t escape past its body, resulting in trapped heat.

Make sure you’re not accidentally leaving your iOS 26 device in a place that’s exposed to direct sunlight (like a desk next to the window) or in a car.

In the latter case, temperatures in parked cars can exceed the optimum temperature range and thus cause your iPhone to become so hot. Make sure your iPhone has enough room for air circulation around it.

Apple recommends taking the iPhone out of its case when charging it, as "certain styles of cases may generate excess heat, which can affect battery capacity." If that’s not possible, you should at least avoid stacking anything on top of a charging phone. Give it some space — literally.

4. Use Official or MFi-Certified Chargers and Cables for Your iPhone

If you’re using third-party chargers or cables to replenish your battery, you could risk damage to your iPhone. Chargers that are not MFi certified often lack precision in power delivery. Substandard cables and chargers sold cheaply on large shopping sites might have faulty components which could disrupt the flow of power. The consequence? Overheating.

It’s best to use an official charger made by Apple or a high-quality third-party USB-C cable that comes with the Made for iPhone (MFi) certification. Uncertified and fraying chargers can damage your iPhone and create other problems.

5. Turn Off Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows your apps to look for new information all the time. It happens automatically in the background, unknowingly consuming battery and CPU, which may result in your iPhone getting hot frequently.

If you’re not a fan of this feature, you can turn off Background App Refresh by going to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Background App Refresh, then select Off.

But if you think turning off this feature completely is overkill, you can try to catch the culprit app that’s using the most power. Go to Settings > Battery to examine the battery usage of your apps.

Then, go back to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Toggle off the feature for apps that consume significant resources in the background.

6. Lower Screen Brightness

If your screen brightness is above 50% or more, your iPhone will tend to stay warm at all times and will be more prone to overheating. Therefore, lowering the brightness can help prevent your iPhone from getting hot quickly.

Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to bring up the Control Center. Then, drag the brightness slider downwards as you see fit.

7. Update Your iPhone and Its Apps

Updates often carry bug fixes and performance improvements that can help resolve the issue when your iPhone is getting hot after iOS 26 update. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check if a new iOS 26 version is available. The same applies to third-party apps. It’s best to head to the App Store to update your iPhone apps.

8. Uninstall and Reinstall Problematic Apps

In some cases, updating an app isn’t sufficient to resolve iOS 26 overheating problem. You might need to uninstall and reinstall it again on your iPhone.

To uninstall an app, go to your Home Screen, long-tap it, and choose Remove App. Then, tap Delete App when a pop-up appears. Finally, tap Delete to confirm.

After uninstallation, you can reinstall the app on your iPhone. If this still doesn’t work, you may also want to send an email to the developer for further investigation.

9. Restart Your iPhone and Reset All Settings

The last two methods here are generic but effective fixes that may help when you’re iPhone is getting hot after iOS 26 update. You can first restart your iPhone, which is simply turning off your device and turning it on again.

The other method involves resetting all settings on your device. This returns all settings on your iPhone to its default state. No data will be deleted, so you don’t need to worry about losing your photos, videos, or messages.

To reset your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings. The resetting process can take a while, so it’s best to attempt this when you don’t need to use your iPhone urgently.

Fixed iPhone getting hot after iOS 26 update issue

Your iPhone will feel warmer to the touch during the first few days after the iOS 26 update, which is normal. If your iPhone is getting excessively hot, stop using it temporarily and give it time to cool down. At the same time, apply some of the tips discussed above to keep your iPhone at an acceptable temperature and ensure it doesn’t overheat so frequently. If the problem persists then it’s likely a bug in the iOS 26 update and the solution is going to have to come from Apple in the form of another update.

See also: iPhone battery drain after iOS 26 update? How to fix it!