Number keys on iPadOS 26 register incorrect/random characters, making numeric input unreliable across all applications.
Affected Versions iPadOS 26.0 through 26.1 (build 23B85) Platform-specific: Only iPadOS (iPhone doesn't present the full on-screen keyboard)
Reproduction Steps
- Open any app with a numeric text field (For example, Apple's Contacts)
- Tap numeric text field - a small number-only pad appears
- Dismiss this small numpad (tap outside or hit return)
- Tap the field again - full keyboard with numbers appears
- Type numbers on this full keyboard
Result: Numbers register as random/incorrect characters
Scope
Affects numeric keyboard types (.numberPad, .decimalPad ) Reproducible in Apple's native apps (Contacts or any apps that has numeric TextField)
Impact Critical: Users cannot reliably enter phone numbers, passwords, financial data, or any numeric input.
Other findings
- Keyboard starts to register correct keys when switch from the full on-screen keyboard to alphabetic page, and then back to the page with numeric keys