Apple has just released iOS 18 Public Beta, which means anyone who wants to test out iOS 18 on his or her iPhone can now download the update on their device.
In this guide, we will show you how you can easily install iOS 18 Public Beta or iPadOS 18 Public Beta on your iPhone or iPad and test out the latest features.
At its release, iOS 18 Public Beta is expected to be more stable than the iOS 18 Developer Beta that was released by Apple a month ago. Many major bugs have been fixed in the three iOS 18 developer betas released so far, and as a result, they have been eliminated in the public beta release.
Anyone with an iOS 18 compatible iPhone or iPad can download iOS 18 Public Beta and iPadOS 18 Public Beta on their device. All you need to do is sign up for Apple’s Public Beta Program. After you have enrolled your Apple ID to this program, you can download the beta on your device for free.
But before you begin to note:
- iOS 18 public betas are often buggy, so they should only be installed on test devices. Avoid installing public betas on devices you use for work or daily activities.
- iOS 18 public beta is available over the air, requiring an active Internet connection to download and install.
- iOS 18 is compatible with the iPhone and iPad models listed on this page. You can install iOS 18 public beta on these devices only.
How to install iOS 18 Public Beta
Step 1. Go to the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign up with your Apple account.
Step 2. After you have signed up, on iPhone or iPad go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates.
Step 3. On the Beta Updates page select iOS 18 Public Beta option and return to the previous screen.
Note: In case you don’t see iOS 18 Public Beta option restart your device and try again.
That’s it, simply download the iOS 18 Public Beta on your device and enjoy the latest iOS 18 features before the fall public release.
