iPhone users have identified a flaw in the iOS 26 system that changes the colors of images received from Android devices. When you open or enlarge these photos in the Fotos app, they take on a deep red hue.
The incident occurs specifically on devices with iOS 26, without affecting the origin of the images on Android smartphones.
Reports began to emerge a few weeks ago, persisting in recent updates.
The bug does not compromise the original files, but requires manual intervention to fix.
Details about the bug manifestation
The color change only appears when zooming or in full screen view. Miniaturas in the gallery maintain normal tones.
When you try to edit the affected image, it may be temporarily grayed out.
The problem is reported with photos of specific models, such as Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy S24.
Isolated cases even involve images of older iPhones seen on new models.
Hypotheses about the origins of the failure
Incompatibilities in HDR formats seem to be the main suspect. Dispositivos Android adopt color patterns that iOS 26 incorrectly renders.
Ultra HDR image metadata causes incorrect interpretation in the rendering of the Fotos application.
This explains the activation of the error in actions such as zooming, when full processing is applied.
Variations in JPEG files with gain maps also contribute to the defect.
Other potential causes include differences in wide-gamut color profiles.
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A simple solution was shared by users: go to the photo, select Editar and click on Reverter in the top right.
This action restores the original colors without permanent damage.
The procedure must be carried out photo by photo, which may be inconvenient for large volumes.
Alternative options involve exporting via third-party applications or converting to standard JPEG.
Continuity of the problem in updated versions
The flaw remains in iOS 26.2, according to user confirmations after the recent release.
Tests on iPhone 17 Pro do not always reproduce the error, suggesting random variation.
Apple has not issued an official position on the matter so far.
Future updates are expected to eliminate the defect automatically.
Experiences reported by those affected
Online forums register several complaints from iPhone owners who receive images from users Android.
Initially, the red tone causes concern about possible file corruption.
After applying the correction, the original quality is fully recovered.
The episode reinforces interoperability issues between iOS and Android systems.
Anticipation of adjustments by Apple
Fixes for rendering issues are common in incremental iOS updates.
The company tends to prioritize failures that impact the cross-platform experience.
For now, manual reversal serves as an efficient palliative.
It is recommended to inspect transferred images to detect issues.