How to install iOS 18 on iPhone now

Recently announced, the iOS 18 will be the next update for Apple smartphones. The novelty will make the devices even more customizable and will also mark the arrival of Apple Intelligence, Apple's artificial intelligence platform. If you have one iPhone (from SE 2nd generation) and want to test these new features before their official launch, see this tutorial on how to install iOS 18!

What's new in iOS 18

The new iOS not only brings those dozens of cool new features, but it will also introduce the Apple Intelligence, which according to the company, will be available later this year for the iPhones 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and newer. New features include a home screen and Control Center more customizable, the ability to demand authorization for specific apps, a messaging app more expressive and a photo app fully renovated.

Above you will find a summary of everything seen in the WWDC 2024, but if you want you can also check it in detail all the news of iOS 18 in this complete article.

iPhones compatible with iOS 18

According to Apple, the iOS 18 will work on the devices listed below. If your iPhone model is on the list, as soon as the update is released, in September 2024, you will be able to enjoy all the news. Check out:

• iPhone 15
• 15 iPhone Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14
• 14 iPhone Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13
• 13 iPhone Mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• 12 iPhone Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (second generation or later)

Bug alert

Although the iOS 18 developer beta is available for free download, it is important to understand some points before installing. The first betas like this are intended for developers to test their apps on new versions of iOS. This process also allows developers identify and report bugs, helping Apple improve the software before its official release to the public. That's one of the main reasons to reconsider downloading the iOS 18 developer beta on your device — the bugs.

Software errors or others failures can make your phone unstable. Some of your favorite applications may not work properly, and even if they do, there is a possibility that unexpected crashes. Your phone's overall performance may suffer, and the developer beta may slow down your device, drain the battery faster than usual, or even cause it to overheat. But if you don't want to wait the next few months until the official release of the update, below we have the complete tutorial on how to download the new iOS 18!

Tutorial

Before downloading iOS 18 Beta, you need to register briefly on the website Apple Developer. Access the website and click Account, at the top right corner.

A login will be required. Enter your Apple ID (login and password to access your Apple account);

A screen with warnings about your Apple ID and privacy will appear. Once aware, click Continue;

A message will then appear asking if the computer you are using is trustworthy to remember your login details. We do not recommend that you click Trust, if you are not doing this on your personal computer. In this case you can click Not now to continue (or Trust, if it is on a secure device);

And finally, you can check Apple's contract on Apple Developer membership. After science, mark the square box and check “Yes“, if you wanted to receive news and updates about Apple Developers, or in “No” to decline. Finish by clicking Submit.

Ready! When you see the screen below, you already have your active registration and with the account eligible for update your iPhone to iOS 18 Beta.

Now let's go step by step, on the iPhone, about how to update iPhone to iOS 18 Beta:

Step 1: open the app Settings;

Step 2: Scroll down a little and select the option General;

Step 3: Now choose Software update;

Step 4: Due to the previous link on the Apple Developer site, the option Beta Updates will be available. It will appear, by default, disabled. Select it;

Step 5: The available update options will appear on the next screen, and in this case, the iOS 18 Developer Beta will also be displayed. Choose it;

Step 6: The next screen will display how much memory this update requires and also the installation options: immediate or scheduled for later. To finish, just click Update now to proceed with the iOS 18 download.

And you, what did you think of the tutorial? Are you already going to test the new iOS 18? Tell us Comment!

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