iOS 26.5.1 Setup Screen Issue: Device Shows Setup Screen After Update

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Some users are experiencing a setup screen issue on iOS 26.5.1, where their device shows a setup screen after an update. This issue is affecting users on iOS 26.5.1.

What it looks like

• Setup screen after update
• Device shows setup screen after update

How to fix it

1. Try restarting your device.
2. Enter your Apple ID password when prompted.
3. If this doesn't work, contact Apple support — there isn't a known user-side fix yet.

Affected products

• iOS 26.5.1

Sources

• Has anyone experienced this before? — reddit:r/ios

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