Apple recently released the iOS 14 developer beta, and it’s already creating a buzz among developers. The new update comes with a range of new features and improvements that could change the way you develop apps on your iPhone. In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps to install iOS 14 developer beta on your iPhone, including how to back up your data and restore it after the installation is complete.

Why Install iOS 14 Developer Beta?

There are several reasons why you might want to install iOS 14 developer beta on your iPhone:

• Test your apps on the new features: The latest update comes with a range of new features that could affect how your app works. By testing your app on the developer beta, you can ensure it works seamlessly on the new version of iOS.
• Get access to the latest tools and APIs: The developer beta also includes access to the latest tools and APIs, which could help you develop more advanced and sophisticated apps.
• Join the community: By installing the developer beta, you’ll be part of a community of developers who are testing and experimenting with the new update. This could lead to valuable insights and collaborations that could help you improve your app development skills.
  

  Prerequisites

  Before you start the installation process, there are a few things you need to know:

• You must have an Apple Developer account and be registered as a developer on your iPhone. To register, go to Apple Developer, sign in with your Apple ID, and follow the instructions to register as a developer.
• You must have a backup of your data before you start the installation process. This is important because the installation process will erase all data on your iPhone, so you’ll need to restore your data from the backup after the installation is complete.
• Your iPhone must be compatible with iOS 14 developer beta. To check if your iPhone model is not listed, it’s not compatible with iOS 14 developer beta.
  

  Installing iOS 14 Developer Beta

  Now that you’ve met the prerequisites, let’s take you through the steps to install iOS 14 developer beta on your iPhone:

  1. Go to the App Store app on your iPhone and tap on the “Update” button next to Xcode. If Xcode is already installed, you may need to wait for it to download and install automatically.
  2. Once Xcode is installed, open it up and go to the “Xcode” menu at the top of the screen. Click on “Preferences” and then click on the “Locations” tab.
  3. In the “Command Line Tools” section, make sure that the correct version of the command line tools is selected. This will depend on your iPhone model and the version of iOS you’re currently running. You can find out which version of the command line tools to select by going to Apple Support and following the instructions to download the latest version of Xcode.
  4. Once you’ve selected the correct version of the command line tools, close the Preferences window and go back to the “Xcode” menu. Click on “Developer” and then click on “Download” next to “iOS 14 Developer Beta”.
  5. Wait for the download to complete. This could take several minutes depending on your internet connection speed. Once the download is complete, tap on “Install” to begin the installation process.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install iOS 14 developer beta. You may need to enter your Apple ID and password to authenticate the installation.
  7. Wait for the installation to complete. This could take several minutes depending on your iPhone model and the version of iOS you’re currently running.