iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 updates are now available for download and install on iPhone and iPad. Here’s the complete changelog too.

iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 Now Available for Download and Install with Bunch of New Changes, Bug Fixes, and Improvements

Apple has released the full and final version of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 a week after the Release Candidate was made available for developers and public beta testers.

Before I tell you how to download the new update, here’s everything that is new for iPhone and iPad users:

  • Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
  • Live Translation with AirPods support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Italian
  • Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
  • Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
  • Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
  • Local capture files can be saved to a specific location
  • Manual workout logging is available directly from the Fitness app
  • New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
  • Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
  • Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)

I’m sure you’re going to go right ahead and tone down Liquid Glass a little on your iPhone and iPad, aren’t you? It’s entirely your call.

Install iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 Over the Air

In order to download and install the new update from Apple, here are the steps you need to follow on your iPhone and iPad:

  • Launch the Settings app.
  • Go to General > Software Update.
  • When you see the new 26.1 update, tap on Update Now underneath it.

During the course of installation it is recommended that you plug in your iPhone or iPad to a power source.

Apple says the new updates have the following build number: 23B85

Download iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 IPSW Files

Looking to download the IPSW files of the new update? All of them are linked below:

Clean Install iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1

If you want to start from scratch, then a clean install is the way to go. You can follow this method in order to clean install iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1 on your iPhone or iPad.

It’s recommended that you download and install this update right away.

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Last Update: November 3, 2025