iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. If your phone can't recharge after a deep battery drain, this update is for you. iOS 26.5.1 corrects an important battery issue. Apple on Tuesday released iOS 26.5.1, a small update that targets a potentially big problem if you find yourself with a dead iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 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 MagSafe-compatible charger was handy. Update to iOS 26.5.1 in the iPhone Settings app. iOS 26.5.1 fixes this issue. The update appears only on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models that are affected by the change. If you own one of these models, go to Settings, tap General and then tap Software Update. Separately, Apple has also issued MacOS Tahoe 26.5.1, an update f