Apple has released the iOS 26 public beta for iPhone 11 users after a short but important delay. Earlier this week, Apple launched the first public beta of iOS 26 for many iPhone models. Apple plans to fully release iOS 26 in September for supported models, including iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 17.
The first beta did not include iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. This surprised users because Apple said iOS 26 would support iPhones dating back to the iPhone 11. Apple quickly found the problem and fixed it within just one day.
The company then released the iOS 26 public beta for the three iPhone 11 models. Apple gave this version the build number 23A5297n, which slightly differs from the original beta. The update fixes a specific issue affecting iPhone 11 devices from 2020.
The bug affected folders on the Home Screen by hiding most app icons when users opened them. Users only saw the left column of apps inside folders, while the other apps disappeared. The issue made it impossible to open those hidden apps through folders.
Apple decided to delay the update for iPhone 11 models to avoid frustrating early testers. In addition to the public beta, Apple launched a new developer beta for iPhone 11 devices. This allows developers to test their apps with the latest iOS 26 features before the final release.
Even though the beta seems stable, users should avoid using it on their main device. Testing iOS 26 on a secondary phone helps avoid bugs that could interrupt daily use. The software includes new features and design changes that still need wider testing.
Try the iOS 26 public beta on a backup phone to explore its updates safely. In conclusion, Apple released the iOS 26 public beta for iPhone 11 after solving the display issue quickly.
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