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How to set up the iOS 18 public beta

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How to set up the iOS 18 public beta

Setting Up iOS 18 Public Beta

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following requirements:

  • A Mac running macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) or later
  • An Apple Developer account with access to the iOS 18 public beta
  • At least 20GB of available storage space on your iPhone or iPad

Step 1: Back up Your Devices

Before installing the public beta, it’s important to back up all of your data on your iPhone or iPad. This will ensure that you can restore your device if anything goes wrong during the installation process. You can back up your devices using iCloud or iTunes.

Step 2: Install the iOS 18 Public Beta Profile

  1. Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and tap on “Profile.”
  3. Tap on the “Install” button next to the “iOS 18 Beta” profile.
  4. Enter your passcode when prompted, then wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 3: Install the iOS 18 Public Beta

Setting Up iOS 18 Public Beta

Once you’ve installed the profile, you can now install the actual beta update. Here’s how:

  1. Go back to the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and tap on “General.”
  3. Tap on “Software Update.”
  4. Wait for the update to download, then tap on “Install.”
  5. Enter your passcode when prompted, then wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 4: Configure Your Devices

After installing the iOS 18 public beta, you’ll need to configure your devices to use the new version of the operating system. Here’s how:

  1. Go back to the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and tap on “General.”
  3. Tap on “Identify Yourself as an Apple Developer.”
  4. Enter your email address, then choose the developer account you want to use.
  5. Tap on “Trust.”
  6. Tap on “Developer Mode” on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 5: Start Testing Your Apps

Now that your devices are set up with the iOS 18 public beta, you can start testing your apps. To do this, simply build and run your app on a simulator or physical device running the new version of the operating system. You can also use Xcode’s debugging tools to test your app in real-time.

Summary

Setting up the iOS 18 public beta may seem daunting for those who are not familiar with the process, but it doesn’t have to be. By following these simple steps, you can get your devices set up and start testing your apps right away.