iOS 26 issues - Page 5

JSWolf · 12-29-2025, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

Apple has already stopped providing iOS 18 updates for iPhones. There used to be a backdoor by signing up for the 18 beta but they closed that loophole as well. I set my iPads to 18 beta so it doesn't bug me to update to 26.

I've mostly switched to BookFusion but occasionally fire up Marvin for search and deep view. I plan on trying Readest when I have the time to mess around.

I've tried Readest and it's so-so. Not as good as BookFusion.

maxyn83 · 01-02-2026, 08:43 PM

So my mom accidentally upgraded to IOS26 and Marvin no longer works for her. I downloaded the app Yomu and seems to be a good alternative to Marvin. I like that it syncs using iCloud when I switch from reading books on iphone or ipad. It's also a one time payment and my mom was able to use the premium coz she's on my iCloud Family.

She's a bit frustrated with the app coz she's not techie enough and doesn't know how to make fonts bigger or add new books etc but so far she hasn't complained again after I tweaked it to her liking.

Jossi · 01-06-2026, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sh2sg

After realizing Marvin was probably gone for good after Apple released iOS 26.2, I started looking for a replacement and found a relatively new app called Readest. Surprisingly, it works very well on iOS 26.2, it’s open source, free, and actively developed. You can report issues on GitHub and join discussions on Reddit.

Thank you for this info. After Marvin stopped working, I have used MapleRead SE, but at first sight, Readest looks very well.

KLF · 01-30-2026, 05:00 PM

As I wrote in another thread, I finally made backups of both my working Marvin 2 and 3 installs. Then I updated my phone and fully reinstalled my Mini 6 (it was due for a long time).

Marvin 3 on the phone starts up, I can read the only book in the library but the app lost its activation and has that trial mode banner now. Trying to restore purchase gives me error that there is a problem accessing the App store... :P

On the iPad Mini 6 I installed both Marvin 2 and 3 from the backup I made. Marvin 2 works like it did before but 3 doesn't even start, white screen with M logo and then it shuts down.

IpadOS 26.2.1 and Marvin 2 still works. Can anyone else confirm that?

I did restore it in a fresh wiped Mini 6. I did not expect this to happen but I'm so damn happy right now it it actually works because I actually preferred using Marvin 2 over the newer 3, even tho adding books in the library was kind of difficult lately.

Encouraged by this, I just deleted both Marvin 2 (trial, it had lost activation long time ago) and 3 installs from my phone and reinstalled Marvin 2. It works on iPhone 13 Pro Max, running IOS 26.2.1 I just updated today. Also not in trial mode, full version.

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01-02-2026, 08:43 PM	#62
maxyn83 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: iphone 13pm	So my mom accidentally upgraded to IOS26 and Marvin no longer works for her. I downloaded the app Yomu and seems to be a good alternative to Marvin. I like that it syncs using iCloud when I switch from reading books on iphone or ipad. It's also a one time payment and my mom was able to use the premium coz she's on my iCloud Family. She's a bit frustrated with the app coz she's not techie enough and doesn't know how to make fonts bigger or add new books etc but so far she hasn't complained again after I tweaked it to her liking.

01-30-2026, 05:00 PM	#64
KLF Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: iPad Mini 2	As I wrote in another thread, I finally made backups of both my working Marvin 2 and 3 installs. Then I updated my phone and fully reinstalled my Mini 6 (it was due for a long time). Marvin 3 on the phone starts up, I can read the only book in the library but the app lost its activation and has that trial mode banner now. Trying to restore purchase gives me error that there is a problem accessing the App store... :P On the iPad Mini 6 I installed both Marvin 2 and 3 from the backup I made. Marvin 2 works like it did before but 3 doesn't even start, white screen with M logo and then it shuts down. IpadOS 26.2.1 and Marvin 2 still works. Can anyone else confirm that? I did restore it in a fresh wiped Mini 6. I did not expect this to happen but I'm so damn happy right now it it actually works because I actually preferred using Marvin 2 over the newer 3, even tho adding books in the library was kind of difficult lately. Encouraged by this, I just deleted both Marvin 2 (trial, it had lost activation long time ago) and 3 installs from my phone and reinstalled Marvin 2. It works on iPhone 13 Pro Max, running IOS 26.2.1 I just updated today. Also not in trial mode, full version.