Hate ‘slide to stop’ alerts in iOS 26.1? How to get the button back

• iOS 26.1 changes the alert interface by getting rid of the ‘Stop’ button
• While this is a useful change, not everyone will like it
• Fortunately, there is a setting that lets you bring the button back

If you’ve downloaded iOS 26.1, then you may have noticed that a few things have changed in Apple’s operating system, and perhaps the most notable of these changes is how you dismiss alerts.

Now, instead of just pressing a button, you have to slide your finger across the screen. The idea here is that because this is an action that requires more intent and thought, you’re less likely to accidentally dismiss an alarm while half asleep.