iOS 26 Beta 7 Update Out: Check Compatible iPhones, Steps To Download On Your Device

Apple usually releases multiple beta builds for its software before rolling out the final stable update. The same is the case with iOS 26, which will see its stable release in September alongside the iPhone 17 series. Ahead of the final update, Apple has released the iOS 26 beta 7 update – which brings several feature upgrades for compatible iPhones. Also Read: iOS 27 Leaks: Apple Prepares Two Big Upgrades For Next Year

The latest iOS 26 beta 7 update addresses several bug fixes. Beta updates like these are a chance for developers and early adopters to test out the upcoming features before the stable release rolls out for the general public. If you are eager to try out the new Liquid Glass UI, along with other software tweaks, on your iPhone ahead of the final update, here’s how you can do it. Also Read: Apple May Soon Let iPhone Users Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants, But There’s A Catch

How to Download and Install iOS 26 Beta 7

1. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure to create a backup of your iPhone data on the iCloud.
2. Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
3. Head to the “General” menu and then tap on “Software Update”.
4. Now, tap on “Download and Install”.
5. The iOS 26 Beta 7 update will automatically download and install on your iPhone.

Once downloaded, your device will reboot to apply the update. Also Read: How iOS 26 Helps You Stop Spam Calls: 7 Things To Know

iOS 26 Compatible iPhones

• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation and above)

iOS 26 Release Date

Apple unveiled the iOS 26 update during the WWDC 25 (Worldwide Developers Conference) on June 9, 2025. Since then, the company has released several developer and public beta versions of the update. Apple is expected to roll out the final iOS 26 update during its September event, where the company will unveil the iPhone 17 series.