Apple Releases iOS 26.0.1 With A Handful Of Fixes For iPhone 17 Users

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 30 Sept 2025

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The latest stable version of iOS 26 brings along fixes for a handful of issues.
For instance, the update fixes the WI-Fi and Bluetooth disconnection issue on the latest iPhone 17 models, the inability for a small number of iPhone 17 users to connect to cellular data, and the inclusion of unexpected artifacts in photos taken under certain lighting conditions.

About two weeks after launching the iPhone 17 (review) with a stable version of iOS 26, Apple has now rolled out the first minor update for the operating system. With iOS 26.0.1, Apple has addressed a couple of issues, bugs, and glitches that users (including us) encountered in the initial release. On my iPhone 17, the update is 989.9 MB in size.

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iOS 26.0.1: What’s Changed?

The latest stable version of iOS 26 brings along fixes for a handful of issues. For instance, the update fixes the WI-Fi and Bluetooth disconnection issue on the latest iPhone 17 models, the inability for a small number of iPhone 17 users to connect to cellular data, and the inclusion of unexpected artifacts in photos taken under certain lighting conditions.

Other issues covered as part of the iOS 26.0.1 update include those where app icons may appear blank after adding a custom tint and VoiceOver being disabled for some users. Fixes not mentioned in the release notes include one for the floating keyboard (which changed positions unexpectedly) and a vulnerability in the FrontParser component.

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How To Install iOS 26.0.1?

On a supported iPhone, head to Settings > General > Software Update > Install Now. Users who have enabled Automatic Updates shouldn’t have to manually install the update.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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