How to disable liquid glass in iOS 26?

Convoy84 wrote:

I just want to agree with everyone in this thread, I do not like the Liquid Glass effect and would like the option to turn it off completely! It is much harder for me to read text and just give a blurry pastel look to everything. I really hope apple responds to feedback and makes a change. I am a lifetime iPhone user and this just feels like a marketing gimmick to offer something different from the competition rather than a substantial practical improvement.

The interface prior to iOS 26 was also unpopular when it was first introduced.

Kurtosis, I looked this one up too— the jump from 18 to 26 is not skipping versions, but a change in format to a ‘year’ version format, similar to how car manufacturers put out 2026 cars sometime late in 2025. Though, I know this doesn’t solve the issue for which we all came to this discussion thread…

ThePhysic wrote:

Kurtosis, I looked this one up too— the jump from 18 to 26 is not skipping versions, but a change in format to a ‘year’ version format, similar to how car manufacturers put out 2026 cars sometime late in 2025.

That's exactly what Kurtosis12 said. He explained there is no 19-25, that the numbering skipped from 18 to 25.

I completely agree. As a device user that can ONLY comfortably use iOS devices, due to various visual related neurological issues - migraine, pattern flare syndrome & visual snow. Just upgraded to a new ipad, due to the other one having screen issues messing with my vision - and Im flukked with this latest update. Literally can’t focus on the screen without issues triggered. They need to release updates with these non essential options as OPTIONAL.

Zedairder wrote:

Thank you, I just didn’t mention it because it’s been said so many times here.

One of the unfortunate things about the way the forums work now is that people don't read the whole thread. Very often, they just read the initial posting and then respond. The default sort order isn't chronological so that adds to the confusion. So, I figure it never hurts to repeat things.

There's nothing appalling about Liquid Glass. It's simply different. If you don't like the look, open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size - Turn on Increase Contrast and Reduce Transparency. If you don't like the animation, turn on Reduce Motion as well.

If you don't like change, technology is likely not for you. Every year, things change. That's not going to stop.

Hello~ Downgrading has never been supported. There are risks associated in doing so. Arguing with fellow forum members here is not supposed to be doable either as this is a technical site and not a social media platform.

~Katana-San~

"If you don't like change, technology is likely not for you. Every year, things change. That's not going to stop."

This isn't a productive comment, lobsterghost1. We've all been using technology for years, successfully. It's not a matter of liking change or not, it's a matter of humans being wired differently. To each their own: it's great that Liquid Glass works for you.

I work in school theater, and we are sensitive to the use of strobe in the context of epileptic triggers, for example. Yeah, it might be great to use a strobe for a particular show, but if an actor suffers from epilepsy triggered by strobe lighting, would it be reasonable to suggest that the actor sit out that show to avoid a seizure?

We've all purchased Apple products and many of us have been loyal customers for many years. It seems unreasonable to roll out an update like this without an off switch for those that really can't function with this huge visual change, as seems clear from this long thread. I hope Apple hears us and implements Accessibility features to allow us to advance to iOS 26 without visual distraction that makes it harder for us to use their technology. Reduce Motion and Reduce Transparency are incomplete in 26.0.

My issue is that it’s killing my battery life!! I’ve done all the things they say to do to reduce it- but since this update— I can’t get through a complete day! My husband told me to just update- I usually hold off and now I wish I did! I’m on a 15ProMax

The recent "Liquid Glass" update has severely damaged the user experience and functionality of the OS. The forced aesthetic changes, with no option to revert or disable them, feel dismissive of the user base.

I strongly request an immediate solution, such as a patch or a downgrade option. If this issue is not resolved, I will be forced to switch to the Android platform, and I am currently advising others to avoid this update entirely.

I’ve never complained about an update, but this is horrible!!!!!!! Can’t click on obvious selections, some are misplaced, and although clear and good resolution, it is cluttered and selections are misaligned and poorly positioned and not even intuitive. Abort!!!!!!!!!

ckmrt wrote:

The recent "Liquid Glass" update has severely damaged the user experience and functionality of the OS. The forced aesthetic changes, with no option to revert or disable them, feel dismissive of the user base.

I strongly request an immediate solution, such as a patch or a downgrade option. If this issue is not resolved, I will be forced to switch to the Android platform, and I am currently advising others to avoid this update entirely.

Just who do you think you're requesting anything from here? Apple? Nope. If you actually read the Terms of Use you signed when you joined the forum, you'd know this is a user to user only forum, which Apple neither participates nor reads for user feedback. As users only your strong request can't be granted at all by anyone here.

And if you had bothered to read past the opening post instead of being another me too poster, you'd have seen a link posted multiple times you can use to share your thoughts with Apple as opposed to making other users take their personal time to post it just for you to use. But here it is, just for you --> Product Feedback - Apple

Ps: I don't agree with you at all that Liquid Glass has severely or in any way damaged the user experience. I think it's actually pretty cool. But again, you didn't take the time to read the thread, where it has also been explained how you can minimize the Liquid Glass affect. I'll let you do that on your own.

I strongly request an immediate solution, such as a patch or a downgrade option

You do realize that this is a user-to-user site, and that we are all users here.....just like you, correct?

Apple is not here. They will not see your post or reply, but you can provide feedback to Apple using this link:

Feedback - iPhoneAppleApple › feedback › iphone

If this issue is not resolved, I will be forced to switch to the Android platform....

Comments like this will get you nowhere on this site. You should always buy what you want. We don't care what you buy.

Hello~ You would change to an android platform over the Liquid Glass appearance? Well…I always advice others to purchase what best meets their needs. The security of the Apple ecosystem will hands down always be my choice. ALWAYS…

~Katana-San~

abeness wrote:

We've all purchased Apple products and many of us have been loyal customers for many years. It seems unreasonable to roll out an update like this without an off switch for those that really can't function with this huge visual change, as seems clear from this long thread. I hope Apple hears us and implements Accessibility features to allow us to advance to iOS 26 without visual distraction that makes it harder for us to use their technology. Reduce Motion and Reduce Transparency are incomplete in 26.0.

Most people who've used Apple products for a long time are very aware of the fact that Apple gives people what Apple believes they need, not what people think they want. This has been true since the Apple IIe (at least).