iPhone mirroring issue following iPhone software upgrade.
Following update on iPhone to ios26.1 today my iPhone will not mirror to my macBook - any ideas please?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1
Following update on iPhone to ios26.1 today my iPhone will not mirror to my macBook - any ideas please?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1
Restart both devices and open the iPhone with the passcode and lock it.
Now try iPhone Mirroring. iPhone Mirroring: use your iPhone from your Mac
It's not always the iOS update's fault! Many things can cause phone problems. If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.
Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.
Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...
Tried and it says timed out. Other times it says connection lost. I take your point about software upgrade but to a simple user it worked this morning and following software upgrade it doesn't work.
iPhone mirroring issue following iPhone software upgrade.