Apple re-issues iOS 26.5 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 as v2 builds

Apple has re-issued the first developer beta of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, listing both as version 2 builds dated April 3, 2026. The updated releases appear as build 23F5043k, replacing the original beta 1 build 23F5043g that Apple published on March 30.

The change means Apple has not moved on to beta 2 yet. Instead, it has pushed a revised version of the first beta, which usually points to fixes or adjustments in the earlier seed rather than a new stage in the testing cycle.

Apple has kept the release at beta 1

Apple’s developer releases page now shows iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as the current builds for developers. That keeps both updates in the same beta slot while moving them to a newer build number.

Apple has not explained the reason for the re-issue in the visible release listing. The public page shows the updated build and links to downloads and release notes, but it does not spell out what changed between the original and revised seeds.

Revised build follows the first 26.5 beta wave

The new iPhone and iPad builds arrive a few days after Apple rolled out the broader 26.5 beta wave on March 30. At that time, Apple also published betas for macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and Xcode 26.5.

From the public release listings currently visible, the re-issue appears to affect iOS 26.5 beta 1 and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1, rather than the wider beta lineup.

For developers already testing the first 26.5 seed, the practical point is straightforward: the current build is now 23F5043k, not the earlier 23F5043g release from March 30.