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How to Download and Install Newest iOS Beta Version in iPhone

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

Apple has released iOS 18 beta on 16th September, which brings a host of exciting new features and improvements, including enhanced privacy controls, new app functionalities, and system optimizations. So, it is possible to download and install newest iOS beta on your iPhone, such as iOS 18 beta? Yes, you can get iOS 18 developer/public beta easily with the following methods.

download and install iOS 18 beta

Preparations before Upgrading iPhone to iOS 18 beta

  • 1. As the iOS 18 beta version is not stable and with small bugs, it is highly recommended to back up your iPhone data before you get the iOS updated.
  • 2. Your iPhone should support iOS 17. In other words, your iPhone models should be one of them: iPhone SE second generation or later, iPhone XS/11/12/13/14 series.
  • 3. You need to have either an active Apple Developer account for the developer beta or enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program for the public beta.

Method 1: Upgrade iPhone to Newest iOS 18 Beta with iOS Repair Genius

This is the simplest way to download and install iOS 18 newest version on your iPhone: with iSunshare iOS Repair Genius, which is the professional iOS upgrader and downgrader to upgrade/downgrade the iOS to any signed firmware for your iPhone. Besides, it will not require you sign into any Apple account for getting the iOS 18 beta version.

Step 1: Download and install the software on your Windows PC. Then launch it and choose iOS Upgrade/Downgrade option.

select iOS Upgrade/Downgrade

Step 2: Select Upgrade iOS option to continue.

select upgrade iOS

Step 3: Connect the iPhone to your computer and Tap Trust on the iPhone if your iPhone has never connect to this computer. Then, click Next on the software bottom corner.

click Next

Step 4: Minutes later, you can find the current version of your iOS version. And then you can click the Firmware Version box to choose the beta version for your iPhone. Then click the Download button to get it.

click Download to get newest iOS beta

Step 5: Now, you can click the Start button to install the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone. And when you get the successful message, your iPhone will restart and all data is on.

click start

Method 2: Download and Install iOS 18 Beta with a Developer Account

Apple allows develops to install beta version of latest iOS to develop apps that make use of the latest features of Apple platforms and check the compatibility of their apps. So, if you have a developer account, you can download and install iOS 18 beta easily.

Step 1: Open Developer app on your iPhone screen and then tap Account. After that, choose Sign in on the top. Then you can sign in with the Apple ID account which is used in your iPhone. Meanwhile, you need to agree the Apple Developer Agreement.

click start

Step 2: Return to the iPhone home screen, tap Settings> General > Software Update. Then you can find Beta Updates option is displayed.

access beta updates in iPhone

Step 3: Tap Beta Updates and choose iOS 18 Developer Beta. After that, tap the Back icon on the top left corner.

choose iOS 18 developer beta

Step 4: Now, the newest iOS beta version is shown. You can directly tap Update Now button to get the iOS 18 beta installed on your iPhone if you have created a backup of your iPhone before.

click Update Now

Method 3: Join in Apple Beta Software Program to Get iOS 18 Beta

If you want to upgrade iOS without developer account, you can try to join in Apple Beta Software Program to enroll your software to access the betas and experience the latest features. But during the process, you might encounter Two-Factor Authentication.

Step 1: Tap Safari on your iPhone and then visit beta.apple.com. Then scroll down and tap Sign up option. Yes, you need to enter the Apple ID and password to sign in to the Apple Beta Software Program.

sign up Apple Beta Software Program

Step 2: After you successfully sign in, read the agreements and then tap Agree on the bottom. In no time, you will see the Public Beta Guide. On the Get Started part, tap enroll your iOS device. Then tap Open Beta Updates button.

head to Open Beta Updates

Step 3: Now, you can choose iOS 18 Public Beta. After that, click the Back icon on the top left corner and you can see iOS 18 Public Beta is shown on the screen. You can tap Update Now to install the beta if everything in the iPhone has a backup.

update iOS 18 Public beta

Conclusions

It is easy to install iOS 18 beta version on your iPhone to experience the new features. Both three ways can help you to try iOS newest beta versions. iSunshare iOS Repair Genius is the easiest way which can help to get the newest iOS within clicks.

But what if you do not like the new iOS 18 and want to return to your previous iOS 17 version? How can you do? Don’t worry, iSunshare iOS Repair Genius can help you to downgrade the iOS version to a previous one.