How to install the iOS 26 public beta in 3 steps

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How to install the iOS 26 public beta in 3 steps

The first public beta of iOS 26 is now available for testing, allowing iPhone users everywhere to experience Apple's latest features.

Apple is scheduled to release the official stable version of iOS 26 to all iPhone users later this year.

Installing the iOS 26 public beta is very easy and straight forward, and takes only three steps, according to a report by 9TO5Mac.

To install the iOS 26 public beta, follow these steps:

First, go to Apple's Beta Software website and sign in using your Apple ID.

Next, go to the Settings app on your iPhone, tap "General," then tap "Software Update."

After this step, tap "Beta Updates" and select "iOS 26 Public Beta."

Wait a few minutes, and you'll see an option to download and install the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone.

Should you install this beta?

The answer to this question largely depends on the user's tolerance for bugs. In its current form, the iOS 26 public beta is relatively stable with no significant issues, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

Users who install the beta will undoubtedly experience app crashes, strange and annoying issues, and their phone's battery life may deteriorate more than usual.

Apple stated that the iOS 26 beta may contain bugs or reliability issues and may not perform as efficiently as the officially released stable version for all users.

It encouraged users who install the beta to report any issues they encounter. It stated that users should restore the previous official version of the operating system before requesting assistance from AppleCare support.