Does anyone else dislike the new iphone update 26

SwiftFox

Does anyone else dislike the update 26 for the iphone? I think it looks awful. You can't eve see the clock properly, I don't know how people with maybe bad eye sight will go on. And there's not much you can alter, I've turned off auto updates now.

Dendoo

it’s not very ‘ eye’ friendly at all.

onmylonesome

Im fine with it although I have customised the Home Screen so the icons are dark rather than the glass effect.

Biblioklept

YESS!! I really don't like it!! I can't explain just how unusable I find it, the first thing I did was search how to change it back (you can't 😓) but it's awful! I can't get used to it at all

66Mustang

Are you talking about the look they're calling "liquid glass" or something?

You can change bits of your lock screen by going to settings > wallpaper > on your wallpaper press customise > then change to "solid"

Also you can reduce transparency in settings > accessibility > display & text size

It's not perfect but here is the before and after

SwiftFox

I'm trying to turn the "Time" darker on my front screen, but there doesn't seem a way to do it. It reflects the colour behind it like a very shallow or faded white?.

onmylonesome

Try a darker background wallpaper so the the clock is easier too see or use a black clock widget.

SwiftFox

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1096737#Comment_1096737

Yes there's a way in the wallpaper section to turn the clock back to normal when you change your wallpaper again, you can make your clock larger or smaller too👍

Music34

I personally don’t like the new update I wish I never installed it 🙈. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is finding it difficult. Though I’m learning what could help the remedy. Glad to have found someone mention this exact topic 🫶Thanks

Chris75_

My Nokia 3310 works fine.

SwiftFox

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1096822#Comment_1096822

😂I think I'm going back to iphone 5s, it behaved better.

66Mustang

I might be wrong but I think Apple let you revert to the previous operating system for like 60 days or something?

That might just be their computers, for people that experience compatibility issues, as a lot of professionals use them for work, but I'm not sure

SwiftFox

I don't think there is a way to do it 66Mustang, I've tried. The best you can do is fiddle with it, I managed to alter the clock, but my sticking point is the clear texts on the front when they arrive,they're hard to see.

SwiftFox

Wouldn't a nokia 3310 be really out of date now and on 3g?

😂😂😂

Rachel_Scope

Mine hasn't updated yet and I'm hoping it doesn't as I'm not sure about the look of the buttons. They're definitely more difficult to read. Thanks for showing us how to fix it @66Mustang!

onmylonesome

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1096889#Comment_1096889

As you haven't updated yet I'm pretty sure you can cancel it and stay with IOS 18

Yes, you can cancel an iOS 26 update if it is currently downloading or pending installation

, but once installed, downgrading to iOS 18 is generally not supported by Apple and results in data loss. If the update has not installed, immediately enable Airplane Mode and delete the update file in 

Settings > General > iPhone Storage

. 

How to Stay on iOS 18 (If Not Yet Updated)

• Delete Pending Update: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage, find the iOS update file, and delete it.
• Turn Off Auto-Update: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates and turn off "Download iOS Updates" and "Install iOS Updates".
• Prevent Re-download: If a notification appears, ignore it or clear it. Do not select "Install Tonight." 

Rachel_Scope

That's good to know @onmylonesome!

onmylonesome

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1096905#Comment_1096905

I've edited my comment.

Rachel_Scope

Ooh thanks! I wish they'd leave things alone and stop trying to make everything look different all the time. The Met Office updated their app and I can barely use it now.