Launch-week fixes: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth drops on iPhone 17, Air, and 17 Pro; cellular attach failures after the iOS 26 jump; camera artifacts on those models; blank tinted icons; VoiceOver disabling for some users.
| Version | iOS 26.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Build (as listed here) | iOS 26.0.1 |
| Release date | September 1, 2025 |
| Status in this edition | iOS 26 launch patch |
| Minimum device (this row) | iOS 26 hardware list |
| Who it is for | Anyone who stayed on first-week iOS 26. The lesson for iOS 27: install the current point release before assuming a unique new bug. |
What changed in this train
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disconnects on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models.
- Some users unable to connect to a cellular network after updating to iOS 26.
- Unexpected photo artifacts on iPhone 17, Air, and 17 Pro in certain lighting.
- Blank app icons after a custom tint; VoiceOver disabling after the iOS 26 update.
Security content
See Apple security updates.
Install path
Settings → General → Software Update. Apple’s iOS 26 download article still documents Automatic Updates, Download and Install, and Update Tonight — the same operator path used on iOS 27. Back up first.
Next useful pages
Sources
Prepared by the iPhone Update Editorial Desk. Independent technical reference. Not affiliated with Apple Inc.