Learn how to install iOS 18 beta and other updates on your iPhone before they're officially released. Check out Apple's step-by-step instructions and warnings.
iOS update
Early launch
Apple announced leading innovations and updates, including the long-awaited iOS 18, which will be available for all iPhones later this year (usually in September). However, if you don't want to wait, you can test the update before the official release.
To do this, you need to download the developer beta version or the public beta version. However, it should be remembered that they may contain serious defects: possible program crashes, incomplete functionality of some applications, rapid battery discharge, etc.
Time frame
The first beta version of iOS 18 for developers appeared on June 10, 2024 - the day of the WWDC 2024 presentation. The public beta version will available in a few weeks, in early July.
If you are eager to try out the new features, we recommend waiting for the public release, as the first developer releases tend to contain significant number of errors and may work unstable.
Developer Guide
- You can get the developer beta with a free Apple Developer account (previously a paid one was required). A paid developer account is only required to publish apps to the App Store.
- Open Settings > General > Software Update.
- Under "Beta Updates", select "iOS 18 Developer Beta".
- Wait for the beta version to download and install.
User Guide
- Sign in with your Apple ID at beta.apple. com.
- Open Settings > General > Software Update.
- Under "Beta Updates", select "iOS 18 Public Beta".
- Wait for the beta version to download and install.
Backup
Remember that any beta version, public or developer, may contain bugs and cause problems .
Be sure to back up your iPhone before installing any beta version. This will allow you to restore the system if something goes wrong.
Glossary
- Apple is an American technology company, a manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, tablets, software and digital products.
- iOS is a mobile operating system from Apple for iPhone smartphones and iPad tablets.
- WWDC - World Developers Conference, Apple's annual event for the presentation of new technologies and software.
- App Store - a digital application store for Apple devices.
Link
- Apple Developer
- beta.apple.com
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NadineF
Interesting topic! I'm always excited about new versions of iOS, because with each update Apple adds new features and improvements. However, I do not dare to install beta versions yet, I am afraid of problems with the operation of the device 🙃
ManuelM
I have already installed iOS 18 developer beta on my iPhone 14 Pro Max. So far, everything is generally stable, but there are a few minor bugs. I advise you to wait for the public beta if your device is basic 💻
SylvainM
I wonder if the interface design will change in iOS 18? In recent updates, it remained almost unchanged. I would like to see a more modern and fresh look 🤔
GrzegorzM
I've already seen videos of iOS 18's new features, and I'm most impressed by the improvements in photography and video editing. Great tools for mobile photography! 📷✨
OleksandrM
So I'm talking about the same thing! I'm an avid mobile photographer, so the new camera features in iOS 18 really intrigued me. I wonder how the Night Portrait 🌙 function will work
GrudzińskiM
These updates are funny pranks for teenagers. Why not just use your phone as a phone? Good old iOS 12 is quite enough for me 🧓️
NataliiaF
I always wait for the fall iOS update to install it on my iPhone. This is safer than placing a beta. But this year I'll probably try the public beta in the summer because the new features look really interesting 😊
SantiagoM
The main thing that interests me in iOS 18 is the improvement of battery autonomy. I hope the optimization will be at the level, because there were problems with this in previous versions 🔋⚡