A significant change for the current generation of iPhones is the release of the iOS 18 update. The update introduces a lot of new features to improve the user experience and make it more entertaining, on top of the exclusive Apple Intelligence package for the iPhone 15 Pro models. When designing iOS 18, it seems that Apple was influenced by Google’s Android platform.
There are many features in the new operating system to explore, including an extremely customized home screen, enhanced intelligent AI suggestions, and upgraded first-party Apple apps. All iPhone users will have to wait until Fall 2024 for the stable release of the AI-infused iOS, according to the revelation made at WWDC 2024.
In simpler terms, the next-generation iPhone 16 series will be the first to receive the new iOS 18 update before it becomes available for previous devices.
Even though there isn’t much of a wait, iPhone users are excited to try out the most recent version. Thankfully, there is a risk-filled method to obtain iOS 18 early.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Joining the Apple Beta program and registering your iPhone for the upgrade is the only method to get iOS 18 on your device early.
Take note that the iOS Public Beta is likely to be unstable and full of bugs, even if you might be ready to take a chance. The incomplete version may seriously impair the performance of your device, especially important apps related to banking, shopping, transit, and online payments.
Therefore, unless you have a backup device, we advise against using the iOS 18 Beta.
If you’re still with us, you’re willing to take any chance or put up with any small inconvenience in order to use iOS 18. Until the stable release in September, follow this guide to upgrade your iPhone.
The iOS 18 Update Download Process
Here are the instructions to download and install iOS 18 if you feel comfortable installing a beta version of the operating system:
- Go to the https://beta.apple.com/ and log in using your Apple ID.
- To get started on your smartphone, click the iOS 18 tab after logging in, then scroll down.
- When you click the link, the Settings app’s Beta updates area will open. You have the option to select between “iOS 17 Beta updates” and “iOS 18 Beta updates” here. Select the latter.
- The “iOS 18 Beta 1” upgrade package will be sent to you. For the installation process to get started, click Download and Install.
- Wait for the update to install. iOS 18 will boot up when your iPhone restarts automatically.
iOS 18 Compatibility for Existing iPhone Devices
With the iOS 17 upgrade, Apple has kept all iPhone models compatible. As a result, the beta version will be compatible with the following devices:
– iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
– iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
– iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
– iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
– iPhone SE 3rd Gen
– iPhone SE 2nd Gen
