IOS 26 - Lock Iphone during install on "low battery" page

Hi! Just downloaded the IOS 26 beta software to my Iphone 15 128gb and during the second phase of installation of the update (when the phone start rebooting a few time) my iphone showed the display of low battery with the time displayed on the top left corner of the screen, even though my Iphone was pluged in during the full time of the install and had more than 50% of battery before launching the installation.

So far-here is what i know:

  • I wouldn't be able to confirm if the install was successfull or not
  • i tried forced reboot a few time but i keep landing on the low battery page
  • some other people are experiencing the same problem as i am as i could confirm on the reddit dedicated to the IOS26beta page
Answered by mynameisyake in 842356022

Had this issue on my 16 Pro Max, had to put the phone into DFU mode and restore it to 18.5. Haven’t tried to install 26.0 beta again yet. I recommend trying these steps to enter DFU mode if you haven’t tried them yet. It was the only thing that worked for me:

“First, quick-press the Volume Up button, then quick-press the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black. As soon as the screen goes black, press and hold the Volume Down button for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, release the Side button while continuing to hold the Volume Down button for an additional 10 seconds.”

Same issue has happened to me, and I can't restore the IPSW using Apple Devices on my PC lol

I have the same issue, and even had it plugged in while doing the update. lol

Same for me. iPhone 15 Pro going from 18.5

Also tried forced reboot while being plugged on my mac with no results so far....

Have the same issue, iPhone 16 Pro 256g, after install started phone shut off now I'm getting dead battery screen, when you plug in to charge just low battery screen, can't force reset. I was at 70% battery and plugged in while the update was installing. Now the phone is bricked.

Same issue but started with about 90% battery and didn't have it plugged in during the update. iPhone 16 Pro Max 512G. I haven't tried connecting it to Xcode yet but am guessing that won't help. Will download the latest Xcode next. Hope someone smarter than I figures out what to do or this is a trip to the Apple Store tomorrow for me.

Edit: Yes, I submitted a feedback for this.

Exact same issue as well 16 Pro Max. Left charging for 3 hours and nothing changes

Same issue on 16 Pro. Also cant get into Recovery/DFU to resolve the issue.

Same issue with 16 Pro. Been charging for a while and is drawing current, but stuck on low battery screen.

Exact same issue, iPhone 15 Pro. It had 80% battery and powered. Rebooted and bricked on charging. It only detects when I plug my cable in or not. It does not respond to my MacBook, or any of the restart/diagnostic options. So it completely made it unusuable.

Same, iphone 16 Pro Max.

Accepted Answer

Had this issue on my 16 Pro Max, had to put the phone into DFU mode and restore it to 18.5. Haven’t tried to install 26.0 beta again yet. I recommend trying these steps to enter DFU mode if you haven’t tried them yet. It was the only thing that worked for me:

“First, quick-press the Volume Up button, then quick-press the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black. As soon as the screen goes black, press and hold the Volume Down button for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, release the Side button while continuing to hold the Volume Down button for an additional 10 seconds.”

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Got the same issue on my 16 PRO 😭

Exact same model, same issue. Have tried to get help everywhere. Cant force restart or put in dfu.

I have the same problem with 59% Battery on my iphone 15 Pro Max 😔

IOS 26 - Lock Iphone during install on "low battery" page
 
 
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