LINE iOS Update Breaks Paid Themes; Refunds Offered Amid User Outcry

LINE users who purchased themes for the app's iOS version are expressing anger after a recent update (26.12.0) altered their appearance. The update, designed to align with iOS 26's "Liquid Glass" aesthetic, has caused many paid themes to display incorrectly, reverting parts of the interface to default system styles. Users took to social media to voice their frustration, feeling like they had been "ripped off."

The issue is reportedly linked to changes in iOS 26's design standards. Since August, LINE themes have been categorized as either "fully supporting iOS 26" or "partially supporting iOS 26." Themes in the latter category will display some icons using the default system design, failing to fully showcase the intended visual style.

This problem has not only angered users who paid for themes but also frustrated theme creators. They report that adapting themes to the new specifications is time-consuming, and even then, achieving a perfect restoration of the original design is not guaranteed. In response to the backlash, LINE has introduced a refund process for affected users.