Apple’s iOS 26 introduced a sleek new design language called Liquid Glass, featuring frosted, translucent interface elements. While visually striking, many users have asked, “How can I turn off Liquid Glass on iOS 26?” or “How do I reduce transparency on my iPhone?” In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about managing the iOS 26 Liquid Glass effect for a clearer, more comfortable experience.
How to Turn Off Glass Effect on iOS 26
As of iOS 26.1, there is no direct option to completely turn off the Liquid Glass effect. Apple considers this translucent design a core part of the system aesthetics, so users cannot fully disable it.
Adjusting the Liquid Glass Transparency (iOS 26.1)
If you’re using the iOS 26.1 developer or public beta, Apple added a Liquid Glass opacity setting that allows you to tweak how transparent interface elements appear. Follow these steps:
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Open the Settings app.
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Tap on Display & Brightness.
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Select Liquid Glass.
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Choose between Clear (default) or .
The Tinted option increases opacity and contrast, making UI elements more legible and reducing eye strain.
Additional Accessibility Settings (Available Now)
For further customization, you can enable additional accessibility features:
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Go to Settings.
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Tap on Accessibility.
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Select Display & Text Size.
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Enable Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast.
These settings apply a dark overlay to background elements, enhancing contrast and reducing the prominence of transparent effects. However, this setting applies a dark overlay to background elements, which may not fully address the issue for all users.
Important Notes
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Liquid Glass cannot be fully disabled; adjustments only reduce its visual prominence.
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iOS 26.1 is currently in developer/public beta, with a full public release expected soon.
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The transparency settings primarily affect system UI elements and some in-app interfaces, but not all areas like the Home Screen widgets.
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Conclusion
While you cannot completely turn off Liquid Glass in iOS 26, you can significantly reduce its effect through the new opacity setting in iOS 26.1 or via existing accessibility options like Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast. These adjustments help improve readability, reduce eye strain, and make your iPhone interface more comfortable for daily use.
