Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.0.1 to Fix iPhone 17 Bugs

Apple has wasted no time pushing out the first bug-fix update for iOS 26. Just days after the major release, iOS 26.0.1 is now available for iPhone users, bringing important fixes for Wi-Fi, cellular, and camera issues that were frustrating new iPhone 17 owners.

What’s Fixed in iOS 26.0.1

Early adopters of the iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air, reported problems with connectivity and the camera shortly after updating to iOS 26. Apple’s patch directly targets these pain points.

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disconnects: Many users saw their connections randomly dropping, causing issues with Apple Watch syncing and CarPlay reliability. Apple says these disconnects should now be resolved.
• Cellular network failures: A small number of users were unable to connect to cellular networks at all after updating. This update restores proper connectivity.
• Camera artifacts: Photos taken under certain lighting conditions sometimes showed strange artifacts, like blank squares during concerts with bright LEDs. iOS 26.0.1 fixes this glitch.
• Blank tinted icons: Some custom-tinted app icons appeared blank. That bug is now patched.
• VoiceOver issues: Accessibility users reported VoiceOver unexpectedly disabling after the upgrade to iOS 26. Apple has fixed this in the new update.

The iPadOS 26.0.1 release includes the same VoiceOver fix and also addresses a problem where the floating keyboard could shift position unexpectedly.

How To Download It

Installing iOS 26.0.1 is straightforward. On your iPhone, head to Settings > General > Software Update, and tap the big blue button to download and install the update. The rollout has already begun, so eligible devices can grab it right away.

Why This Matters

New iOS versions often arrive with early bugs, and iOS 26, with its flashy new Liquid Glass design, was no exception. While this patch won’t fix every concern, it quickly addresses the most disruptive issues affecting iPhone 17 owners. Apple has also released iOS 18.7.1 for older devices that can’t update to iOS 26.

For anyone struggling with unreliable connections or glitchy photos, iOS 26.0.1 should make your iPhone feel a lot more stable.