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iOS 26 Photos Bug Turns Some Android Shots Red When Viewed on iPhone

Reports point to a full‑resolution rendering glitch tied to Android color data, with a per‑photo Revert fix restoring colors.

Overview

  • Affected images look normal in the grid but show a deep red tint when opened or zoomed in the Photos app.
  • User posts and tech outlets say the issue occurs with photos originating on non‑iPhone cameras, with mentions of models like Galaxy S24 and Motorola Razr.
  • Opening an affected photo, tapping Edit, then choosing Revert restores the original appearance, though there is no batch option.
  • Some reports describe related behavior such as images turning gray or black‑and‑white during cropping, and the same files appear normal on older iOS versions.
  • Coverage notes the problem persists for some on iOS 26.2, remains uncommon, and Apple has not publicly explained the cause or issued a fix.