Screen issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max after iOS 26 update

Yeah man, I’ve had iPhones since the 3G, and I’ve gotta say that this update has put me off ever going forward with a new version right away. This has not exactly bricked my phone, but iOS 26 has definitely ruined it to the point of making it unusable. My cameras no longer work, my frame rate has dropped to about 10fps, and apps are constantly crashing - ones like “messages” and “settings”. This is absolutely the worst update they’ve had; not to mention my Apple TV and iPad are also now bugging out. On my phone, it now says that I don’t have Apple genuine parts installed, even though my phone has never been repaired and worked absolutely fine in iOS 18. I’m not the only person reporting errors with this update, and even after waiting for the 26.1 update my issues not only persist, but are noticeably worse. On the phone with Apple support and after escalation they let me know that it’s a problem they’re aware of with my model - 13 Pro Max - and that there’s nothing they can do but wait for another software update. So, now, I get to upgrade to a 17 Pro Max and hope for the best.

Update : I visited Apple Store(KP Pune) they told me apple will replace screen free of cost(13 pro max). if there is no water damage or phone open by unauthorised repairman only these conditions are there otherwise its 100% free of cost.

I just had my lcd replaced because of the recent update for iOS 26. It acts up like a ghost touch then turned out no response after a day. My phone now is very sluggish and heating up too much. - iPhone 13 pro

Mslostincyberspace wrote:

I am thoroughly frustrated with this new update. My lock screen is blurred and half white. This is unacceptable.

Are you referring to iOS 16.2 that has just been released? If that is the version you are on now, you have a new set of controls on your Lock Screen where you have a slider to adjust transparency, can set them to solid colors, and change the colors.

Yes,

After like a week or so

When I was playing Mech Arena at the middle of the game the screen started flickering and half of the screen turned white for like a split second

it happened two or three times but when i stopped playing the game and rebooted my device

It stopped

I believe it is some kind of driver issue where the driver is not fully synced with the new ios 26 update

cause graphic intensive game caused the screen to flicker

Yes, I too have dealt with the white semitransparent film covering the search area while typing on safari sites after 26.1 update on my iPhone mini 13. I even had fb commenting issues where I could not see what I had already typed. I've tried all the recommended fixes but nothing helped. Yesterday morning Apple support had me reset all settings in my phone and that fixed it for several hours. I went through my settings and set them to my preferences and the white film came back again. Support called me after a chat and tried working on my settings. She could not find solution in changing some of my settings so then recommended I reset all my settings again. She suggested I limit the changes I make in my settings afterwards especially in the keyboard settings and accessories. I'm afraid to even enlarge text size. I'm pretty bummed over this.

My Iphone 13 screen turned red, green, black after update to IOS 26 , and now apple is saying its a screen issue and you need to change the screen. I spoke to the advisors on apple support and they say that 13 series phone does not have a software update issue whereas if we check the forum there are so many of them facing the screen issue .

For 13 pro max apple is replacing display at 0 cost its free

Several years ago I had an issue with an iMac I was ready to trade in.

I took it to the Genius Bar and the moment they fixed it, they handed me a gift card for my trade.

My advice is to simply explain your situation and see what happens.

Be sure to respond back with your outcome. 😁

Good to go?

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Yesterday, I faced the same issue on my iPhone 13 Pro Max after updating it last week. I booked a Genius Bar appointment for today at 7 PM. I’m not sure yet if the replacement will be free or paid. Once I get clarification, I’ll update you today.

Often after I’ve swiped up and unlocked the screen it won’t actually load my home page, I have to lock and do it again

I am getting screen juddering - especially when scrolling through photos

hi my iPhone 13promax max after update the screen green

Smilin-Brian wrote:

This update has caused allot of confusion and has a steep adjustment for many users.

As with every update. Nobody likes changes, which is seen on every major release. If there were no changes, then there would be complaints that Apple is stagnant and not innovating. After the users get used to the changes, then it is the best thing ever until the next update comes along. Happens every year.