This week, Apple released iOS 26 to the public, following months of testing the update. The update brings a handful of new features and changes to iPhones; the list includes the all-new Phone app, 3D Spatial wallpapers, call screening, new ringtones, transparent icons, and more.
iOS 26 is the biggest upgrade Apple has released since the introduction of iOS 7 in 2013. The newest software upgrade brings the glass UI design, which Apple calls Liquid Glass. At first glance, the design has impressed many users who appreciate its fresh and stylish look. That said, the redesign hasn’t been universally praised. Some users have raised readability concerns, while others simply aren’t fans of the glass-heavy interface, leaving opinions on Liquid Glass noticeably divided.
If you are not a fan of the new Liquid Glass UI and want to turn off the new user interface, you have landed in the right place. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can tone down the new user interface on your iPhone running iOS 26.
Yes, You Can Get Rid of iOS 26’s Liquid Glass. Here’s How
iOS 26 offers multiple accessibility features, and you can use the Reduce Transparency option to remove the glass effects in the Control Center, app icons, app folders, and other elements within the app. Enabling the Reduce Transparency option will add a dark background to the translucent areas.
Here are the steps to enable the Reduce Transparency accessibility option on your iPhone:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and Tap Accessibility.
- Tap Display & Text Size.
- Turn the toggle on for Reduce Transparency.
This will improve the contrast throughout the elements available in iOS 26. It will not remove all transparency from your iPhone, but it does make everything look more opaque.
Additionally, you can turn on the Dark Mode, use a solid color clock on the lock screen, use the old tabs design in Safari, and use tinted or dark icons on the home screen.
Do you like the new Liquid Glass UI? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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