Developer betas are now freely accessible to all users and are simple to install. However, before turning it on on your regular phone, give it some thought.
Following a protracted and thrilling event, Apple has released the developer beta of iOS 18; like its predecessor, it is available to all users, even non-developers, at no cost. We have instructions on how to install the new OS on your iPhone or iPad if you would want to test out an early version.
A note of caution before we begin: beta software, particularly early developer beta, is by nature incomplete and prone to problems. Before installing either on any gadget that you rely on, give it some serious thought. Additionally, they might not have every feature that is included in the final version. The apps you use can determine how different your experience is from someone else's. Finally, in case something goes wrong, we advise backing up your device's data if you do decide to install it.
What features of iOS 18 are new?
Along with the usual slew of exciting new features, the new iOS will eventually come with Apple Intelligence, the company's AI system, which it says will launch this fall. Other new features include the option to prohibit authorization for certain apps, a more expressive Messages interface, a completely redesigned Photos app, and a more customized homescreen and Control Center.
Which devices support iOS 18?
The devices listed below are compatible with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, according to Apple. When Apple Intelligence beta is released this autumn, it will only support US English on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad, Mac, and devices running M1 or later.
iPhone
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (second-gen or later)
iPad
- iPad Pro (M4)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third-gen and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (first-gen and later)
- iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Air (third-gen and later)
- iPad (seventh-gen and later)
- iPad Mini (fifth-gen and later)
How to install the iOS 18 developer beta
The installation of iOS and iPadOS beta releases is now simpler than ever thanks to Apple. This is what you have to do. (These guidelines apply to iOS, but they also apply to iPadOS.):
- First, make sure that your iPhone is running iOS 16.4 or later (by running Settings > General > About).
- If you’re not signed up yet for the developer beta, you can sign up here by scrolling down to Start Your Enrollment. Otherwise, just go to the developer site, sign in, and select Download. (And don’t forget to enable Developer Mode in Settings > Privacy & Security.)
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- Now go back to Settings > General > Software Update. You should see a Beta Updates option right under Automatic Updates. Select Beta Updates and check to make sure the correct Apple ID is at the bottom of the screen. If not, tap on the ID and select Use a different Apple ID.
- Select iOS 18 Developer Beta (or iPadOS 18 Developer Beta) under Beta Updates.
- Once that is done, go back one screen to Settings > General > Software Update. You should see your beta update there; select Download and Install and follow the instructions from there.
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