Apple presented iOS 18 at the WWDC 2024 event. With it, hundreds of new features are coming to your iPhone. From the long-awaited Apple Intelligence to the long-awaited design changes. If you want be among the first to have iOS 18 on your iPhone and don’t wait until September, we’ll tell you how.
Things to keep in mind while installing iOS 18 beta
We start with the basics. What does a beta version mean? When an operating system is released, it goes through different stages. The last of these is the official release of the software, which usually takes place in September. Before reaching this date, iOS 18 goes through different test versions. These are called betas. So throughout the summer we will see a beta 1 of iOS 18, a beta 2, a beta 3… About every two weeks Apple is launching a new version adding new features, and above all, correcting errors noted in the previous beta of iOS 18.
Surely you can’t wait to install iOS 18, however, we have to tell you that As this is not a final version, you may encounter some “issues”. I put it in quotes because it’s a beta version. It must contain bugs for users to discover so that Apple can improve the operating system for the final version.
- iPhone performance will be lower
- Some apps may not work
- Battery life will be reduced
- iPhone may get hotter than usual
- You might experience your iPhone restarting unexpectedly
These are the most common mistakes you need to take into account. Also, if you want Going back from iOS 18 to iOS 17 is not an easy task. You will need a computer and completely erase the iPhone. Additionally, you will have to restart it from scratch, without saving. Later you can log in with your iCloud account and get everything back, but like I said, you will not be able to return with a backup as such made from iOS 18.
Difference between iOS 18 Public and Developer Beta
Many doubts still arise regarding these two concepts. Apple has released the iOS 18 beta for developers. The public beta will launch throughout July. What does it mean? A developer beta version is available for download as soon as Apple announces it. A public beta, in essence, is the same version of the software and the same beta as the developer.
The difference is that Apple usually releases it a few days or weeks after the developer version is released, to ensure that there are no serious errors. SO, There is no operating system difference between a public beta and a developer beta. It’s the same operating system, the difference is just in when it’s released to the public.
How to install iOS 18 beta on your iPhone
With that clarified, we get to work. Currently it is only possible to install the developer beta. Don’t worry, you don’t have to pay anything for this. Installing the iOS beta is very simple.
- First you need to go to Developer.apple.com/ios
- Then go to the button Download and log in with your Apple ID
- Once done, accept the terms and conditions if this is your first time installing an Apple beta.
- All you have to do is go there Settings > General > Software Update and select iOS 18 Developer Beta
Steps to install iOS 18 beta
Download it, install it and enjoy it. In a beta version it is very important to update the iPhone, so pay attention to software updates which will arrive approximately every two weeks. At Applesfera we will keep you informed whenever there is a new beta version of iOS 18.
What will happen in September when the iOS 18 betas end?
Apple will launch a final beta version called RC or Release Candidate. It will launch on the same day as the iPhone 16 Keynote and will be the same version that will publicly reach millions of people. For what As soon as iOS 18 RC is released, install it. This way you will have the final version a week before. To get out of the beta cycle if you do not wish to continue beyond SeptemberGo to Settings > General > Software Update and under Beta Updates, select No. Now is the time to install iOS 18 beta on your iPhone and enjoy it of this wonderful adventure of trying iOS 18 before anyone else on iPhone.
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