How to: Install iOS 18 Public Beta on iPhone and More

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Apple has released its Public Beta builds for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and more. The release of iOS 18 Public Beta comes after Apple re-released iOS 18 beta 3 today for developers with a new build.

These Public Beta builds allow anyone to test these early software versions for free. Here’s how to install iOS 18 Public Beta on your iPhone, according to Apple’s Public Beta website (you’ll need to sign in with your Apple ID first), where you’ll first enrol your devices to join the Apple Beta Software Program. It’s easiest to visit the Apple Public Beta website from your device to get started.

How to install iOS 18 Public Beta

Step 1: Archive a Backup

Before installing beta software, Apple says always back up your data and files. Apple recommends using Finder to create a backup:

Connect your device to your computer.
Open Finder and select your device from Locations in the Finder sidebar.
Create a backup and click Manage Backups to archive your backup.

Step 2: Turn on Beta Updates

For devices running iOS 16.4 or later:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates.
Choose the iOS beta you’d like to install.

Note: Your iPhone must be signed in with the same Apple Account you used to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program to access the beta software.

For devices running iOS 16.3 or earlier:

From your iPhone, go to beta.apple.com/profile to download the configuration profile.
Your iPhone will notify you when the profile has been downloaded.
Open Settings, tap the profile, and follow the onscreen instructions to allow installation.

Step 3: Update Your iOS Device

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
If a beta is available, you can install it from there. If not, you will receive a notification when it is released.

Available Public Betas Today:

iOS 18
iPadOS 18
macOS Sequoia
tvOS 18
watchOS 11
HomePod Software 18

Also, the following iPhones will support iOS 18:

iPhone 15 Series: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Series: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Series: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Other Models: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

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