iOS 26.2.1 Update Nightmare: iPhone Users Report Wi-Fi And App Crash Issues

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 13:43 IST

iOS 26.2.1 update was recently offered to millions of iPhone users who are not pleased with the performance of the version.

The iOS 26.2 update is making iPhones unusable.

Apple’s new iOS 26.2.1 update is causing a nightmare for many iPhone users who have reported about issues like app crashes, device reboot and connectivity. The recent update, which added support for the new AirTag model is seemingly not stable and the reported issues are hampering their usage and also the overall performance of their updated iPhone unit.

While people have been complaining about a series of issues, Apple has not commented on the problems or even talked about working on fixing them right away. 

iOS 26.2.1 Update Issues 

The problems with the iOS 26.2.1 update have been shared by many iPhone users across Apple’s Community forums, quoted by MacWorld in its report. Updates like these usually stabilise the devices from the current issues. But it seems the new version has caused more problems, and it is apparent that Apple needs to intervene and get them resolved at the earliest. 

One of the users in the forum claims his iPhone has become unusable and even after installing the update needing 30GB free storage, deleting apps, they have noticed the device freezing and crashing without any notice. 

These are not regular problems and iPhone users definitely expect a much better experience, at least if they are installing the publicly available version and not the developer or public betas on their primary devices. 

The other big concern is related to connectivity where some iPhone users faced issues with device Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance after installing the update. Installing the iOS 26.2.1 update was unavoidable for many, as Apple has stopped supporting the older versions which means you have to stick with the current issue-riddled iOS 26.2.1 version and wait for the much needed update from the company. 

While these issues plague those installing the iOS 26.2.1 update, Apple continues its work behind the scenes with future iOS 26 beta versions, including the new one which not only promises new features but also the long awaited Siri integration with AI for most iPhone users.

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