Written By Divya
How To Install iOS 26 Public Beta: Check Quick Steps
IPhone users can try out the iOS 26 public beta ahead of the official release next month. Here is how to install the update now.
Published By: Divya | Published: Aug 13, 2025, 03:56 PM (IST)
Ahead of the official rollout as the stable version, Apple has already made it available for all iPhone users to download the iOS 26 public beta. If you are excited to get the taste of all the new features, the new gaming app, and the complete design makeover of your iPhone with iOS 26, then going forward with the public beta is not a bad idea. 
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If you are wondering how to download the iOS 26 Public Beta, then here are the quick steps for you. From eligible devices to the steps to download the iOS 26 Public beta — know all the information here. Also Read: How to move from iPhone to Android using Apple’s new iOS 26.3 tool: Quick steps
iOS 26 Support Devices
Not all iPhones are eligible to receive the iOS 26 update. That means, before downloading the beta version, you will have to check if your device is still eligible for the latest update. Here is the list: Also Read: Apple Music will soon help you find concerts happening near you
- iPhone 16 Series
- iPhone 15 Series
- iPhone 14 Series
- iPhone 13 Series
- iPhone 12 Series
- iPhone 11 Series
- iPhone SE 2nd Gen and iPhone SE 3rd Gen
How To Download iOS 26 Public Beta Version
Once you check the eligibility, all you have to do is follow these steps to install the iOS 26 Public Beta on your iPhone:
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- First of all, you will need to visit beta.apple.com to install the iOS 26 Public beta version.
- Also, keep in mind that you must log in with your Apple ID and enrol your iPhone for the beta programme.
- Open the Settings App on your iPhone and then visit the Software Update option.
- Tap on the Beta Updates and tap the iOS 26 Public Beta.
- Once you tap that, you just need to tap Download and Install in the Software Update section.
But before you jump into excitement and go ahead to download the iOS 26 Public Beta version, know that the update may still have some glitches or bugs. Hence, if you can wait until the stable release of iOS 26, then you should.
