Notifications show in dark mode after v26.1 update

After v26.1 update, notifications now show in dark mode. How can I return to previous setting?


iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Dec 10, 2025 6:13 PM

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Dec 10, 2025 6:29 PM in response to raabs

"Notifications show in dark mode after v26.1 update: After v26.1 update, notifications now show in dark mode. How can I return to previous setting?"

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Notifications Showing in Dark Mode After an Update:


A. Turn OFF Reduce Transparency:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Display & Text Size
  3. Toggle Off: Increase Contrast & Reduce Transparency


B. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of you occurrences, if you don't report it to them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

Notifications show in dark mode after v26.1 update

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