Yesterday, Apple held its WWDC24 Developer Conference, which was an exciting event. The protagonist of this event was the iOS 18 system. At the event, the company officially launched the iOS 18 beta and it is now available for free to everyone. Thus, if you have a compatible iPhone, you have the opportunity to be the “first” to test the features that the new iOS 18 system brings. For this reason, we will provide you with relevant steps that you can take to install this system on your device.
Nevertheless, there is something you’ll need to know about betas. A beta is not a complete system, this means that it is still in the testing phase. This also means that may come with a lot of bugs that could make it unusable for regular phone users. Developers and tech enthusiasts who are used to betas will not have many problems with it. However, if you are a regular iPhone user, you need to think this through before installing it. The installation process could cause data loss, thus, it is important to back up your data before installing it. Also, experiences on betas are sometimes significantly different depending on the apps that are in use.
The new iOS 18 comes with a long list of new features Apple Intelligence, a redesigned Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. The Message app and Mail app also have new upgrades. Other updates include RCS support, a new Calculator app for the iPad, and enhancements to the Notes, Calendar, and Reminders apps.
Devices compatible with iOS 18
Yesterday, Apple officially announced the devices that are compatible with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Thus, before we discuss how to install the beta, it is important to check the list below if your device supports the system. However, note that Apple Intelligence is not available at the moment. Apple says that it will arrive this fall. When it arrives, it will only work in US English on the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPad and Mac with M1 and later.
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iPhones
- 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)
iPads
- 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
To install the iOS 18 developer beta, follow these steps:
1. Sign Up for the Apple Developer Program:
- Go to the Apple Developer website and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Read and agree to the Apple Developer Agreement.
- Ensure you are running iOS 16.4 or later on your iPhone.
You can Click Here to sign up. If you have already signed up, you can Click Here to go to the developer site to sign in.
2. Download the iOS 18 Developer Beta:
On your iPhone:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap on Beta Updates and select the iOS 18 Developer Beta option.
- Tap Download and Install to begin the update process.
On your Mac:
- Go to the Apple Developer Program download page and download the iOS 18 beta software restore image for your iPhone model.
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac, enter the passcode, and open a Finder window.
- Click your device in the sidebar under Locations, hold down the Option key, and click Check for Update.
- Choose the downloaded iOS 18 beta software restore image.
3. Install the iOS 18 Developer Beta:
- Wait for the update to install, which may take around 10-15 minutes.
- Once installed, your iPhone will reboot, and you should be running the iOS 18 developer beta.
4. Backup Your iPhone:
- Before installing the beta, back up your iPhone to prevent any potential data loss.
Following these steps, you can successfully install the iOS 18 developer beta on your iPhone. If you have any issue with the installation process, let us know in the comment section below
