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iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem
Key takeaways
- Apple released i OS 26.5.1 today, a small update that targets a potentially big problem if you find yourself with a dead i Phone 17, i Phone 17 Pro, i Phone 17 Pro Max or i Phone Air.
- For "a small number of users," according to Apple's note accompanying the update, when the battery gets nearly completely drained, recharging via cable would not work.
- Update to i OS 26.5.1 in the i Phone Settings app.
Apple released i OS 26.5.1 today, a small update that targets a potentially big problem if you find yourself with a dead i Phone 17, i Phone 17 Pro, i Phone 17 Pro Max or i Phone Air.
For "a small number of users," according to Apple's note accompanying the update, when the battery gets nearly completely drained, recharging via cable would not work. The workaround has been to replenish power wirelessly (provided a Mag Safe-compatible charger was handy).
Update to i OS 26.5.1 in the i Phone Settings app.
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